Durga Prasad sat down with the entire family for breakfast next morning. He called everyone's attention to himself.
"I made a decision last night. I am going to resign from the company as the CMD and Sanskar will be taking over. I have already spoken to all the board of directors; they agree with my decision" he announced
There were widely varying reactions around the table hearing this. From joy on the face of Uttara, Sujata and Ram, also because the battle seem to have ended, to confused expressions on the faces of Ragini, Parineeta, Adarsh, Swara, who was now looking wildly between her husband and Bade Papa unclear if this was really it, to worry etched on the face of Annapurna and anger on Laksh's face. The only two people calm in this entire episode where Sanskar and Durga Prasad.
"Sanskar! What did you do?" Laksh screamed charging towards Sanskar.
"Laksh!" Durga Prasad bellowed to reign in his son
"Papa, you cannot give into him! I cannot let him do this to us!" Laksh exclaimed
"No one can make me do anything, Laksh. I make my decisions and I have made this one" Durga Prasad said sternly, reprimanding Laksh with his look
"I cannot see this happen!" Laksh wasn't to be calmed down
"Then do not come to the boardroom. I will be putting in my resignation from the role and transferring my control to Sanskar, today. I wanted this to only be in the presence of the family, which is why I had spoken to the board beforehand." Durga Prasad stated.
Laksh stormed off. Ragini following behind him worried.
"May be you should have broken the news a bit more gently" Annapurna added tentatively, stopping from adding anything further when he gave her a stern look.
Durga Prasad was in the boardroom, assuming his usual throne, while Ram Prasad, Adarsh and Sanskar took their own seats as well. Laksh was missing from the room. Mr Das was standing next to Durga Prasad.
"Are all the necessary papers ready?" Durga Prasad asked Mr Das. Mr Das nodded and handed them over. "Very well. You can leave now Mr Das"
Mr Das was about to leave with Laksh stormed into the boardroom, banging the doors open. He went towards Durga Prasad "Dad! You cannot do this!" He blurted angrily.
Swara was putting some of Sanskar's clothes away in the wardrobe when Ragini came running to her. She was scared and almost losing it
"Swara! Laksh!"
"Ragini, what happened? Calm down. Wait let me get some water for you" Swara offered, trying to get some for her water.
Ragini stopped her, shaking her head "There is no time for it. Laksh. He...he was really angry after the announcement. He...he"
"What happened Ragini? Tell me, tell me now!" Swara said getting really worried
"He left for the meeting. He .....he is really angry and he has a .....a gun with him!" Ragini blurted crying
Swara's eyes widened hearing this, she rushed out of the room "Sanskar!". Ragini followed her out.
"Laksh. We have spoke about this before. Nothing you say will change my mind" Durga Prasad explained firmly.
Laksh was beyond frustrated now. "You!" he said screaming and going towards Sanskar "You have caused all this. You want to destroy Papa. I know you have forced him to do this. I am not going to spare you"
"Don't be childish Laksh" Sanskar replied annoyed
"Childish! Childish! Do I look childish to you! Well this is not childish!" He shouted pulling a gun out and pointing it at Sanskar.
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Enemy Within
Mistério / SuspenseA game is about to begin. A game of strategy...drenched in revenge. Every game has players. Even those willing to do anything to stay in the game. What happens when you have to play the game against those who are your own, and they start playing it...
