SHORT AFFAIRS

Chapter-5 FIRE AND ICE

Characters

Mohit Raina as Ayush Khanna

He is a big name in business world. Mostly stays calm. Loves her maa the most. He lives with her mother in apartment. Didn't father get along with father and stepmother. Care and love for younger sister-Tanya. Heart broken.

Sonarika as Nitika Chaudhary

Among the top business women. Runs fashion boutique called Nitt fashion. Hurt by love. Attitude. Sarcastic. Know how to give back.
Other characters-

Kajol Srivastava as Tanya
Romil as Ajay (Rupali's son)
Rakshanda as Rupali Khanna(stepmother of Ayush)
Kamya panjabi as Aditi Khanna
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Warning-
There will be use of cuss words.
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Lying on Hospital bed,with a small bandage on head and leg fracture, Nitika Chaudhary was waiting for someone special to visit. Standing to her right was a girl in her early 20's with a sacred look. Nitika was 26 year old who owns her own fashion boutique. She among the top businessman or say woman. Today,after having a dinner with some friends, a car ran into her when she was waiting at the parking, fortunately she wasn't hurt much.
She look at the culprit standing right to her. She know her very well. So did the girl who asked for her forgiveness. Nitika know she didn't harm her intentionally,but someone close to her did hurt her emotionally that was worst than physical pain. Though she forgive her but can't let the opportunity go. For moment she kept her emotions side and thought practically, smirk looking at her and said to herself in a lower tone,"waiting for you mr Khanna".

"Tanu are you ok, did you got hurt?" A 29 year old man came running into the ward and asked the girl. Tanu urf tanya cried and hug his brother,who in return Console her and said don't worry i will handle everything.

Nitika heard and saw everything, he saw the man who was her everything a year ago and then gave her the biggest pain. She calmed herself and in a soft yet sarcastic tone said- really mr Khanna.
For a moment Ayush was shocked hearing the voice he loved a year back. He turns and saw a familiar face. He was quite for a moment then regain himself and apologise for the miss happening even gave her get well soon wishes like a stranger. He even said the he will pay her hospital bill. Nitika sniffed and give a bad ass smile and said Hey myself Nitika Chaudhary.. i am sure you have heard about me. I own one of the biggest fashion brand. This sums up that I don't need you fuckin money.. Mr Ayush Khanna.
Tanya was surprised with the way Nitika talk with her brother. It's her brother Ayush who mostly raise his voice and show people their place.
Keeping a straight face, he again apologise and said he didn't mean in that way Miss Chaudhary, and was just trying to help you.
Meanwhile Tanya's mother and Ayush's stepmother came and give a hug to her daughter ignoring other. She pacified her that she will handle what so ever it is. "I don't think so" again it was Nitika giving shock to one more family member. "Ahh- it's you again harming my kids and for money. Right?"
Nitika gritted her teeth and was ready to give her a reply but was stopped by Ayush who said to tanya to go home,he will handle the rest.

After sometime and some rest doctors allow Nitika to go home. Nitika was burning fire after encounter that old lady again. She and her son Ajay is the damn reason for her misunderstanding with Ayush. She can't let her go again like this. Moreover, doesn't matter how much hate Ayush and Nitika show each other,they still love each other. She saw Ayush was still standing with doctor enquiring about her fracture. She took out her phone and called her lawyer to meet him and file an fir for her accident.
That gain Ayush's attention who tried to talk with her. "See, It was a mistake,I heard about your fracture.. I am literally sorry for that. Please try to understand Tanya is just 21, it will affect her badly. Don't file any case." Ayush said sternly.
Is it a request or an order? She asked.
"Fine I will not file any case on her if..if you are ready to pay."
For an instance he didn't say anything, yes I told you I will pay the bill and other damage.
Damage is way beyond your thinking,she said to no one in particular. He heard her, closed his eyes and emotions but said nothing.
"Get ready to get married mr Ayush Khanna" she said this time clear and loud but not looking at him.
He was baffled,and react as is he heard something wrong. After some gap Nitika said-
"We are getting married... Today".
What the hell..just cut the crap, i am not going to marry you he gritted his teeth.
Fine hire a lawyer,I am sure you can, but I make sure your sister is behind the bars. Driving without license, causing an accident. Allow me leave now. Nitika said with coolness and a smile.
Ayush asked in the same manner..why..why are you doing this. I thought you never wanted to see me. Now all of sudden marriage. I mean big change.
Yes people change,so does their decision. Now.. you answer me..are you interested in meeting a lawyer or pandit. Nitika snigger.
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Everyone was pacifying scared and crying Tanya in khanna house(Ayush's father house). Aditi also came as soon as she got news. "Don't very Tanu,big deal, everyday accidents happen." Ajay said in very careless tone.
Aditi was worried for tanya no doubt but didn't support Ajay at all. His mother, Rupali, at the moment wanted his son to shut up because she know that girl is back.
Meanwhile, the maid inform others about arrival of Ayush. They all sighed in relief. But it did not last long. A face reappears in their life after a year. Ayush was carrying Nitika in his arms as her leg was fractured but what shocked them was that both were wearing garlands and had a Tilak on their forehead. Indeed they were looking like newlywed.
Their mouth were hung low. "What the fuck..you again" Ajay came out of shock and react. Rupali gritted bloody bit- before she can say Nitika interrupt "Noo that's not how you welcome the new bride. Say hello"

Ayush was standing on the terrace. He was tired of the drama that happen today. He loved her always but didn't think that they will be back like this. He was forced to say yes still he want this marriage to work. Nitika was in her new room thinking about past.

*Flashback*
Ayush and Nitika met each other in a common client party. They found their other half in each other. Nitika,then, was a common not High shot in the business world but Ayush was already a big name. They started seeing each other outside the business parties. Nitika met Ayush's family, and they liked her and it was a yes for their relationship.
On their roka ceremony, Rupali and Ajay came to Nitika was was getting ready. She welcome them in her room. Rupali said in valon but authoritative tone no formalities, i will be direct to the point dear. You are going good in the corporate world but since you will be married i guess you should make my son Ajay as a partner. In that way, you can handle the you work and marriage. Nitika was speechless. She got confused how to react. Gulping a little she said, i think i can very well handle my work and my marriage,you don't worry about it.
"Oh please we know you are getting married to him for money. You aren't even half of what he owns. And i am taking half of half and soon you will be wife of a millionaire. I guess it's a fair deal." Ajay barked making her blood boil. Leave, before I throw you out,better you leave, Nitika almost yell. They leave but gave her a warning. Roka Ceremony was completed.
In front Ayush they showed her in bad light, though he didn't trust them. But Ayush over hear the conversation in which Nitika was showing Rupali and Ajay their place. Ayush was accompanied with his father who also look very distasteful about her. Later Ayush have words with Nitika about that event. He wanted her to apologize whereas she declined. The argument grew and eventually their relationship ends.
*Flashback ends*

Nitika take a heavy sigh and think Ayush is upset but once he will know the truth he will accept me. Deep inside he do loves me. Her thought was disturbed by Aditi who brought warm turmeric milk for her. She happily take from her. She knows she can trust on aditi. Aditi ask about her health, then said when i saw you first you were my Ayush's happiness,his everything. I don't know what went wrong but don't hurt him.
Nitika listen everything quietly after aditi's concern for her son is not at all wrong. She just hummed.
After few days, Nitika was recovering and was able to walk. Rupali visit Nitika to warn her. So you came back, but i throw you out the way i did before. Rupali said in a dangerous way. Nitika smiled and said that was earlier but now it's different. We will see, remember how i made Ayush hate you. Poor lad he saw what i wanted him to see plus his father being with him was cherry on top. Ajay will show your right place and Ayush will disown you, and will hate you like he never does. "I don't think so Mrs Rupali khanna, yell Ayush emerging from his closest. Rupali was taken back. Ayush continued "this time i will not be fooled,this time you will pay,this time I will not leave my love". Rupali stood dumbfound. He take Nitika's hand kiss her and pick her up like a bride and left for his apartment.
We will trust each other and listen to each other more. They both promised and joined their head when they settled in car.
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