There was a huge silence in Sherawat mansion as it's almost midnight and everyone was having a good sleep except Siya. She was sitting on the balcony with a cup of hot chocolate and thinking about the moment where she saw Raghav and Adrakansh together.

Flashback:-

“Raghav jii…” Siya saw Raghav and Adrakansh were talking about something serious as their expressions were so sincerely blank.

She walked towards them, Adrakansh saw her coming to them even Raghav also gave her side-glance and pretended like he doesn't know if she is coming or not.

“Raghav jii–”

“Siya, meet Mr. Raghav Rajput, we both are doing a project together and Mr.Rajput meet my wife Siya Adrakansh Singh Sherawat, I know that you’v met her before but a formal intro won't harm, right wifey?” Adrakansh looked at Siya and Raghav who had stolen a glance at each other but nobody had said anything.

Adrakansh was just observing both expressions who just pass a smile to each other.

“So, have you had your lunch, Raghav jii?”

“MR. RAJPUT, Siya. It's Mr. Rajput for you as he is your and a business associate for your husband,” Adrakansh emphasized on first words and made her feel embarrassed.

“Yeah, I..I mean Mr. Rajput, have you had your lunch?” She murmured and felt heat on her ears and cheeks because she was feeling so ashamed while Raghav was just keenly noticing Adrakansh's activities.

“Siya…” She heard Malini's voice, she excused herself and went to her.

At present:-

Siya was just waiting for Adrakansh who had left with Advitya and she didn't get any chance to talk to him. She was sitting on the couch which was placed just near the wall.

She put the empty mug of hot chocolate on the coffee table and curled herself in the shawl which she had taken before coming to the balcony. She rested her head on the wall and closed her eyes.

After half an hour she heard the clicking sound of the door. She kept eyes closed and was still sitting in her place.

Adrakansh entered the room and found only darkness, he looked at the bed where nothing was clearly visible as the room was too dark.

‘She must have slept till now,’

He knew that she can't sleep in the light so he didn't turn on any switch and quietly moved to the washroom without making sounds.

Siya heard his footsteps but didn't react. She was not in a mood to face him. After 15 minutes he came out with ruffling his hair from the towel and changing into his trousers and t-shirt. He moved to the bed and sitting on his side while his back facing her side he turned on the lamp and put his phone on charge.

Then he got up and put his towel on the recliner and turned off the lamp. He still didn't notice the other side of the bed. He went under the blanket and realized that only his side was pressing from his wait while there was no action on the other side.

He turned on the lamp and saw that Siya was not there in her place and an unknown fear crawled inside his mind.

He threw the comforter on the bed and got up to leave it out when he saw a reflection in the balcony which was so clear because of the moon light. He went to the balcony and opened the slide door.

He saw Siya on the couch sleeping in an uncomfortable posture. She didn't even know when she slept here. He went near her, he caressed her hair and removed a few strands from her face. He realized that the weather was too chilly so, without wasting time he picked her up in his arms and took her inside.

He placed her on the bed and went back to close the door of the balcony. He sat beside her and covered her properly with the quilt. He laid to his place while encasing her in his arms. He inhaled her fragrance of a mixture of Sandalwood and rose which was buttery, comforting and sensual.

He entangled his fingers in her hair and massaged her scalp. Doing this he also dozed off to sleep.

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In the morning at Advitya's room, he was wearing his shoes and talking to someone from the Bluetooth earphone which was attached to ear. Aayti came out with her handbag but without stopping or passing him a glance she went out.

He heard her footsteps so he looked at that side but she was gone. He continued his talk and after cutting the call, he picked her blazer from the bed and went out.

When Advitya went to the dining  room he saw everyone except Uday.

Siya and Aayti were serving while Dhani, Adrakansh, Malini and Avyaan were eating. Avyaan always made Dhani eat with him no matter what. He is the most stubborn person in this house. So, Malini also didn't say anything to him.

“Good morning, everyone….” Advitya pulled his chair and sat with greeting to others.

“Good morning, Advitya tonight you and Aayti are going to the TBA Charity function as you know that this is very important for our family's reputation and we never miss this. Last time Adrakansh and Siya went there. Now I want you and Aayti to go as it will be your first public appearance with Aayti…”  Malini stated and waited for a reply.

Advitya looked at Aayti who was also looking at him but as soon as she found him looking at her she moved her eyes to Malini.

He shook his head and opened his mouth to say something but then he heard her.

“Mom, I can't go as I have to submit at least 10 drafts till tomorrow and next week my new book will be published. So, I have to make some arrangements, even though I had to leave early today and I am already late, so I should leave now and I will be late today.” Aayti mumbled and looked down at the floor.

“But it's important so you and Advitya are going. I have booked a beauty artist who will be here by evening,”

“Mom, even if I can't go, I have very important clients to attend to today so, I will be late also and Aayti is also busy today, we'll go next time…” Advitya assured and put his hand on hers.

“Okay then Adrakansh and Siya will go as I can't send Avyaan and his wife because if she goes then we'll have to face embarrassment. It's better that people don't know that Avyaan is married and I want nobody to know about their marriage and hide this news from the media as much as possible.” Malini spat and looked at Dhani who narrowed her eyes to her.

“I think someone forgot that I am sitting here only, I heard somewhere that people do back bitching but you're doing front bitching. Then from next time I will also be bitching everything about you on your face as the new daughter-in-law learns everything from their mother-in-law…” Dhani jeered and got up from her and went out taking her bag without giving time to anyone to speak.

Everyone was so stunned by her words, Malini was also shocked as she was not used to this kind of replies.

“Bhabhi, I think hum hi hamari saas ko hum hai sidhe mil Gaye Hai warna yeh Wali toh toop Hai…” Aayti whispered near Siya's ear who nodded her head unknowingly as she was still in shock by Dhani's reply.

Malini was glaring at Avyaan who was bewildered and his eyes were still fixed at the door. He smiled sideways.

“Wow, what a unique bomb piece she is…”  He appreciates her as he totally forgot that whom she has replied is his mother who was looking at him like she will eat him raw.

He was totally unaware of this fact and dug into his favorite poha which was made by Siya. He looked up to praise Siya when he felt that everyone was looking at him except Adrakansh who was fully focused on his breakfast. Then he looked at Malini who was gritting her teeth.

Before she could say anything Avyaan got up from his place in a hurry and picked his coat.

“Otay, byew Bhabhi poha waa too tood…” He showed Siya his thumb and ran outside.
(Okay, bye Bhabhi poha was too good)

“She is a bomb but the bomb who will burn our whole family but I won't let this happen. I need to do something for her,” Malini was burning in anger, seeing her eyes and her face. Anyone can be scared as her anger was too dangerous for anyone's health.

Siya was too scared to say anything so she put one hand on Adrakansh's shoulder who was observing her and she indicated him.
to keep Malini calm.

Adrakansh put his one hand on Malini's hand, she looked at him while he was having calm expressions.

“Mom, forget about them and have your breakfast,” He said politely and she also didn't say anything and had her breakfast.

After she went to her room Siya and Aayti also had their breakfast.

“Come, Siya I'll drop you…” Adrakansh said while wearing his watch, Advitya was sitting in the living room and doing something on his i-pad, he was also waiting for Aayti.

“No, today me and Aayti will go together. She has insisted that I go with her, so you can go,” Siya said and zip her handbag after putting in all the essentials.

Meanwhile Aayti also came out from the kitchen with two bottles in her hand. She gave one to Siya and kept one in her bag.

“Hmm, be on time in the evening, ” Seeing Aayti, Adrakansh didn't say much and went out. Siya nodded while noticing all his activities. She so wanted to talk to him but didn't get the chance.

“Okay, Siya I am also leaving…” Advitya said while looking at Aayti who was not looking at him a bit.

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“Hmmm Aarav this is so tasty yar…” Dhani praised while eating the big slice of pizza.

“Yes, it will be tasty for you as it's a free treat…” Aarav rolled his eyes.

“You know that good food always makes me happy, and you've got a good job so it was compulsory for you to give me this treat,” She said and picked the last bite of pizza.

“BTW does your husband know that you’re with me?” He asked and cleaned the corner of her lips with a tissue.

“Aree don't worry he won't get to know. Okay tell me does he ever know that I used to come to your home just to meet you?” She took the last bite and wiped her hands with a tissue.

“Still Dhani it's not good to lie to him…” He tries to make her understand.

“First thing he is nothing to me except a forced husband who tried to kill my parents. Second, I don't care about what he feels or thinks.” She stated and her face expression has changed into a bitter one.

“That means you don't feel anything for him?”

“No the hell I am living with him so that he won't harm my family that's all and I just do small hugs and all so that he could see how involved I am with him and he doesn't doubt me…” She shrugged while Aarav was so shocked to hear her. He knows that she was not happy with him but her feelings for him were bitter than the poison.

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Siya was cleaning her desk when she felt someone's presence behind her. She turned and saw the person who was revolving in her mind since last night.

“Raghav jii….” She whispered, he smiled and sat on the couch which was placed neatly in her cabin.

“You here? Something serious?” She kept the book in the cabinet and went to him.

“Why can't I come here?” He opened the button of his blazer and made himself comfortable on the couch.

“No, I mean you don't visit here often so that's why I asked,” She took a seat on the other couch and looked at him.

“Yeah actually, Shaurya and I came here to check on Kiya and some clients of mine are coming here to adopt a child so I thought that I should meet him personally.” He shrugged, she nodded.

“BTW I am sorry for yesterday.” He apologized and made her confused.

“Why are you saying sorry Raghav jii?” She asked and was observing his expressions.

“I think I should have told you before coming to Sherawat mansion,” The silence was the only thing which could be seen on her face.

“And why do you think this?” She was just too confused about what to say.

“Because I saw that you were so shocked and upset seeing me there…” His expressions were clearly expressing that he was not happy with her behavior.

Siya was also shocked hearing that she didn't react much to his presence because she was sure that it's not appropriate to react.

“Nothing like that Raghav jii, I don't know why you feel that but I was just thinking about something else that's why maybe you felt that.” She made an excuse and looked here and there while he nodded and was understanding her situation too.

“Hello, Chiya…” They heard a jolly voice and looked at that side they saw Saurav who came inside with a ball.

“Hello, Saurav and don’t call me that it’s only my kids right to call me CHIYA DIDI…” She pouted, he pinched her nose.

“I will call you Chiya….Chiya and Chiya only…” He teased her and sat beside Raghav.

“Whatever btw, how are you and how's uncle and aunty?” She asked.

“We all are fine. Chiya, why don’t you try to make bhai ready for marriage so that I can also get a bhabhi.” As soon as Saurav said this Raghav glared at him and Siya smiled.

“Not again, Saurav…” He said in a warning tone.

“Why not bhai and marriage should not be delayed so much that more henna should be applied on the boy's hair than on the girl's hands and bhai you’ve crossed all the bridges of the age…” He whined and she chuckled.

“Ohh really how old he is?” She teased Raghav showing how curious she is knowing his age.

“He is 29 but next month he will turn 30 and if he doesn't marry before his birthday mom and dad will not let him be in peace and Chiya I am  also waiting for his marriage so that the paths will open for me,” Saurav smiled cheekily, Raghav hit on his head and got up from his place.

“Hmm so you both discuss this. I am going to take a class. Kids must be waiting…” He went out ignoring them.

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Aayti was sitting in her cabin and writing constantly for 5 hours. She didn't even go for lunch. All she knows is to complete her work.
The hard work she does for this company is just nothing in front of the hard work she did in the past just to enter this company.

Her father was totally against her doing work but still she was hell bent to follow her passion so she started writing on different apps who bought her novels in a good amount and she even got calls from big publishing companies. That time her father realized how good she can be for his company.

She heard her cabin’s door was opening so she looked at that side and found the person whom she hates.

“What are you doing here, Ryan?” She asked him while he rolled his eyes.

“I am not here to disturb you, its dad gave me some papers for you to sign…” He said and forwarded the papers in front of her.

“What kind of papers is that?” She took the papers and started reading them.

“This is what you want, it's an agreement which you've signed with dad that after your marriage he will name this company in your name.” He said and peek inside to check if she's really reading it or not.

“Really? Oh my god…” She just read the name on the paper which was written in bold letters ‘AGREEMENT’.

“Yeah you just need to sign here…” Ryan showed her the corner where she needed to sign without any second thought she signed happily.

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“Okay, kids, so tell me two weeks' names which start with the letter ‘T’....”

“Today and Tomorrow,” The laughing noise echoed in the whole class room and Raghav pressed his temple. From the last 15 minutes he was trying his hardest to teach him but these notorious kids were totally giving him a hard time.

“Okay, so I am giving you two sentences. Join them together and the one who will join it correctly will give him or her a chocolate.
I was cycling. I saw a dead body….” He tries to give them coed by offering them chocolates.

“Aree it's so easy bhaiya but I am telling this because I know this not because you're playing the game of corruption with us. So, the answer is I saw a dead body cycling to school.” A kid replied and to his reply Raghav was fully clean bowled this time he just did not hear the laugh of kids but along with this he heard Siya and Saurav who were laughing like manic.

“I hope now you understand why the previous teachers had left these munchkins. BTW today is their game period not the study period, Raghav jii…” Siya informed them and the kids ran outside with Saurav.

“So, why didn't you tell me this before?” Raghav asked and narrowed his eyes to her.

“Aree, when did you give me the chance to speak?” She murmured and copied him while narrowing her eyes too.

“Who will play football?” Saurav shouted and kids jumped in excitement while Siya was also excited seeing the kids happy.

“Why are you getting excited? It's not like you can play.”

“Do you think I cannot play?” She widened her eyes and asked with shock.

“Yes, ofcourse…” He shrugged and shoved his hands in his pants pocket.

“Then you should definitely play a match with me,” She challenged him and he smirked but nodded his head.

“Okay then but what will the winner get?” He asked and gave her a challenging look.

“Whatever he or she wants,” She tucked her saree in the corner of her petticoat and moved to the ground.

She took the football from Saurav and looked at Raghav who was walking towards her. He also removed his blazer and folded his sleeves. He gave his watch to Saurav who was much more excited than them.

A boy came with a football and tossed it in the air as soon as the football touched the ground Siya started to strike the ball with her foot but as she was about to do the goal Raghav came and took the ball from her and kicked the ball in his goal.

“Ooohhhhh….” Everyone shouted and Raghav smirked this time Siya was hell bent to put the ball in the football goal post.

“Ohhh Chiya didi, Chiya didi, Chiya didi…” Everyone was cheering with the pom-pom in their hands and looking very cute.

“Chiya, Raghav bhaiya…Chiya, Raghav bhaiya…” Saurav was also cheering but both of them he also had pink pom-poms in his hand.

“Saurav bhaiya, it didn't suit you and you're not a kid anymore,” Harshad said and Saurav passed him a dangerous look.

“Don't love your job Harshad jii?” He passed him a threatened look and shut his mouth.

“Yippee hurray….” Soon Siya also kicked the ball in the goal post and jumped in excitement not even her but everyone was jumping and enjoying their match but the match stopped when they heard a voice.

“Mr. and Mrs.Rajput,” Everyone stopped at their place and turned and they saw two people, a man who was in his early 30's with a woman who was in her late 20's.

“Ohh Mr and Mrs.Jaiswal, how are you?” Raghav went forward and shook his hand with him.

“We're good.” Mr.Jaiswal replied and looked at Siya who was frozen in her place, Raghav noticed his gaze over Siya.

“Meet Siya, Harshad jii and Reema jii, they're the ones who look after this NGO…” Raghav introduced everyone and they passed the smile to them while Sourav threw his pom-pom to a kid who gave him glare.

“Ohh hello it's nice to meet you all and now finally we get the chance to meet Mrs.Rajput,” Mrs.Rajput said but before anyone could reply to her Saurav came forward and initiated the conversation.

“Ohh how are you Mr and Mrs.Jaiswal? I hope you didn't find any difficulties finding our NGO,” He came forward and shook his hand to them.

“No no nothing like this Saurav. So, these are the kids…” The lady asked and looked at the kids who were looking at them only.

“Yeah, if you want you can meet them,” Harshad said, Reema was also standing with him.

“Yeah we surely like to meet them BTW you both were looking cute while playing football. I must say that you both compliment each other….” Mr.Jaiswal said and went with Harshad, Reema and his wife who was looking excited to meet the kids.

“Please, don't mind them, Siya,” Raghav whispered to Siya who passed him a small smile and nodded her head.

Then they went behind everyone and helped them to mingle with all the kids. They even take them to Kiya who was making puzzles with her friends.

After an hour they decided to leave, Siya and Raghav went to see off them.

“I hope you like the kids….” Siya gushed and looked at the couple who nodded their heads.

“Hmm we like all the kids and we have decided that we would like to adopt that pretty girl Kiya,” Mrs.Jaiswal spoke and they smiled.

“Ohh wow that's a great decision and trust me she is a very cute girl.” Raghav smiled while Mrs.Jaiswal nodded his head in agreement.
They all reached the exit door near their car.

“Yeah we like her alot and now I want you to complete all the formalities as soon as possible.” Mr.Jaiswal insisted and joined his hands, Raghav held his hand and nodded head.

“Sure, Mr.Jaiswal you don't have to do this even I would love to see a bright future for these kids,” He assured them.

“So, hopefully we will meet soon Mr and Mr.Rajput…” Mrs.Jaiswal said and sat in the car they went away. Then Siya and Raghav heard a voice which was full of teasing.

“Ohoo Mr and Mrs.Rajput huh…” They turned and saw the kids and Saurav with a teasing look. Raghav and Siya looked at each other and ran behind them.

“Are you leaving Siya?” Raghav asked when he saw her with her hand bag.

“Yeah actually I have some important work today,” She replied, he nodded and she left.

He saw her going out of the NGO's door and his eyes. He sighed but only he knows that he can't stop her because he doesn't have any rights to stop her.

Today he just wished that Mr.Jaiswal's words were true but he knows that he can't fight with destiny.
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