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chapter 24 : terrace romance

- Author's pov :

“Dad , did you get any information out of her?” Devaansh sat in his father's study , wanting to know what happened with the maid.

“I fired her,” his dad replied.

“What?” Devaansh shot back in disbelief. “She’ll run aw-”

“I know dev. She eventually has to run away and hide but at the end she has no option but to contact him” Sudesh eased his son's tense face, stating a potential reason

“don't worry , I have my eyes on her 24/7…. Besides, we don't need her here anymore. She will be a trouble for Devika” Sudesh softly patted his shoulder, knowing he'll understand.

With a calculative pause , Devaansh started again “Dad, I also want to ask something?” he hesitated, readjusting in his place , his hands fumbling over his lap.

Sudesh noticed his nervousness and prompted him to continue.

“I want to learn about your other business” Devaansh declared, determination and hesitation lingered in his demeanour.

“My other business?” Sudesh questioned, confused with his puzzled words.

Devaansh sighed before making his words clear “Dad, I want to learn this mafia business”

Sudesh’s eyes widened , surprised with the sudden declaration. The first time his son asked to learn from him and he was in a dilemma whether to grant his wish or not.

If possible he would have given him his whole knowledge but the business he was talking about so casually wasn't a child's play.

“Do you even know the slightest thing about Mafia business, dev?” Sudesh asked , uncertainty laced his voice.

“Yes and I knew you won't let me work with you in this business but first hear me out” he straightened his back and then started in a firm , determined voice “First I'll learn from you about how to handle weapons…. I know it's illegal but that's something you do as well so you can't deny me here”

“Secondly, there should be someone beside you who knows about how to handle all this stuff and I'll never allow Rishi for this. His line of business is totally different from us dad”

Sudesh sighed , nodding his head momentarily, understanding his point of view while keeping his own perspective in line.

“There are 15 days left in your wedding and 15 days for your training after that neither you nor I'll talk about this” he declared after a long pause, thinking and calculating the situation in his head.

“I am personally going to train you each night after 12. Starting tomorrow be at the warehouse on time” Sudesh's firm tone resonated in the silent atmosphere.

Devaansh had a satisfying smirk on his face as he glanced at his father with many emotions swirling within him.

Devaansh was about to leave when another question was thrown his way.

“Are you going back after the wedding?” A hollow feeling started creeping in Sudesh's chest.

“I have to, there's no other choice” dev replied half heartedly, his tone stating that there was no other option. He had left his business in his secretary's hand for more than a month now.

Although Arjun, his secretary, is trustworthy and his best man, the owner’s presence is necessary.

“and you're learning all this stuff for her right?” A knowing smile appeared on Sudesh's face, understanding the meaning behind his son's sudden declaration a moment ago.