To Relive my Expired Love...A Sajan FF Chap19 Pg75 - Page 46

Chap 18

Gunjan's POV

I stared my reflection in the mirror as fresh tears rolled down my cheeks. I quietly wiped my tears and cursed my fate for the umpteenth time. I touched my red cheeks as the pain came back. I couldn't believe that Samrat slapped me…that too on my own birthday. Birthday..? He would not even remember that today is my birthday.

I gulped hard as our memories came back. He promised me that he will never hurt me…that he will never leave me. But he did…He left me in the midway. I closed my eyes wishing that If I could erode that night from my life. Tears started forming in my eyes as I struggled not to cry.

I closed my eyes for few seconds but my trance broke as my cell rang. I sighed and picked up the phone. It was Mayank.

' Hey Gunjan, how are you..?' Mayank spoke as soon as I picked the cell.

' I am fine. So, why did you called up…?' I spoke, trying to sound casual.

' Are you crying Gunjan…?' He spoke as his tone became uneven. I gulped hard.

' Did Samrat said something to you..? Gunjan, tell me what did he did..? I swear, If had done something then I will not leave that r*****…' He spoke after a pause of few seconds.

' No Mayank, I am not crying. And Samrat, he didn't did anything.' Somehow words came out of my mouth.

' Fine. But If he did anything then do tell me. Okay..?' He said. I sighed in relief.

' Yeah. Mayank, I've a lot of work to do. I will call you later. ' I spoke and ended the call.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. His face flashed across my mind as I shivered a bit. I could still feel his teeth sinking in shoulders…his hands all over my body. My fingers formed a fist as disgust took over me. I couldn't believe that I used to love person like him.

It was all his fault but I was forced to pay for it. I can never forget the humiliation I faced during these 5 years. And Samrat Shergill you will pay for it. I have seen to which extent you can stoop. Now it's your turn to see how low I can stoop. I splashed water on my face and tried to calm my nerves down. I glanced at my watch. It was the Time to work.

I stared at my laptop screen and continued to thrust my fingers on the letters. I yawned and continued typing. I glanced at the clock and sighed. It had been 3 hours since I have been typing. Oh God, Dadi Maa would be waiting for me. I glanced at the paper kept beside me and sighed. There were only few lines left to type. Make it fast Gunjan. You have to reach home on time. I groaned as my fingers started hurting very badly. Just then, the knob of the door twisted and AB came in.

' So, Is everything alright..? You look a little tired.' AB spoke smiling. I smiled back and nodded.

' Work. Work. Work. There is a lot of work for me to do.' I spoke as slapped my palm on my forehead. He laughed.

' Don't overestimate yourself Gunjan. Just relax.' He spoke and smiled faintly.

' I wish If I could relax.' I commented as started typing again.

' And yeah Gunjan, I came to tell you something. I aand Samrat are not going to come to office this weekend, that is, Oct 14 and Oct 15. And you have to manage all things by yourself. But Anjali will be here…If you will need someone's help then you can go to Anjali.' He said while I was busy typing. But as soon as I heard Samrat's name my head shot up.

' Hmm…Why Sir..?' I asked, avoiding any eye-contact

' Actually, we am going to Noida for some business related work.' AB spoke, his voice depicting his content and excitement.

' You know what, this weekend will decide the future of Samrat and this company.' I glanced at AB, trying to understand the meaning of his words.

' I didn't understood the meaning of your words Sir.' I spoke as AB smiled and continued.

' Oct 15 is a very BIG day for Samrat as the tender of the Mohali Project would be distributed on Oct 15 . You can know Gunjan, 28 companies are fighting for this tender. If Samrat grabs this tender then he will be huge. His carrier will get on new heights. This tender is very important for both Samrat and our company. Samrat has worked very hard on this tender for the past 6 months. I am sure that his hard work will be appreciated. Samrat had waited for 6 months for this meeting and now it is happening. To get this project is Samrat's dream. I hope his dream doesn't get shattered. Fingers crossed.' He spoke, his tone even and focused.

I kept typing but I could feel AB staring at me. He let out a sigh.

' Gunjan, leave it. You can do this tomorrow. And it's already nine. You should get going now.' AB spoke, glancing at the clock.

' But there are only few left to type-' I twisted my tongue so as to complete my sentence but AB cut me in between.

' No If's and But's Gunjan. You need to shut this right now.' He spoke as he snatched my laptop. I smiled.

' Fine.' I said, accepting my defeat. I started putting my things in my bag and glanced at the clock. My smile vanished abruptly and my expressions changed all of sudden. Oh God, it's nine thirty. How would I be going home..? I will not get a auto at this time.

' What happened Gunjan..? Is everything alright…?' AB asked. I faked a smile.

' Actually AB, it's already nine thirty and at this time I will not get any cab or auto.' I spoke, massaging my forehead with my fingers. How will I get home…?

' If you don't mind then I can drop you home. ' He said, as moved towards me.

' Thanks Sir. That will be very humble of you.' I spoke.

' So we should get going.' AB spoke and we moved out of my cabin. The whole office was empty. I realized that it was very late. We walked out of the office. I sat in the car while AB was about to start the car when something came crashing into my mind. My Bracelet..!! I had left my bracelet in my cabin.

' AB, actually, I have left my bracelet in my cabin..' I spoke, my tone hesitant. He smiled.

AB glanced at his watch. ' You can get it tomorrow Gunjan. It's too late now.'

' It was only take five minutes Sir. It was my Mom's bracelet and I don't want to lose it.' I spoke, praying that AB agrees and he did.

' Okay but make it fast.' He said with an usual smiling face. I smiled back.

I opened the car's door and rushed to my cabin. I reached my cabin and switched on the lights. I walked to my table and started searching for my bracelet. But it was nowhere to be seen. I again searched it in my bag but in vain. Oh God, where have I kept it..? And suddenly, it caught me. Maybe I have dropped it in Samrat's cabin. I hurried to Samrat's cabin. As soon as I entered his cabin a chill ran down my spine. I ran my eyes on the floor. Maybe I have dropped it somewhere here only when he slapped me. And that never-ending pain came crashing back. I felt as if someone had pierced my heart with a knife. Somehow, I took control of myself and started searching in all possible places.

And finally, I found my bracelet. I turned and started to walk to the exit but the other second I stumbled and found myself on the floor. I let out a cry.

' Ouch..!!' I squealed in pain. My bracelet has fallen from my hand before I fell down. I stood up with great difficulty and walked back to pick up my bracelet. I bent to pick my bracelet when something caught my eye. I saw an opened drawer in which a black-coloured file was kept.

'Highly confidential. Should not be opened without permission..' I picked the file and read the words engraved on it. Out of curiosity, I opened it. It was the same file which Samrat and AB has to present in the meeting. But why he had kept it so carelessly..? Samrat can never change. He was careless, he is careless and will be careless for all his life. I kept the file in the drawer and was about to go when an plan fell into my brain. I stared at the file for a long moment. ' This is not right.' My conscious warned me continuously. ' And what Samrat did to you..was that right..?' my heart provoked me. And the horrible memories of that night flashed in my mind.

' Yes, this was right. Bure logon ke saath bura hi karna chahiye…Aur waise bhi main yaha Samrat ko sabak sikhane hi aayi thi..' I thought as I picked up the file and rushed to the computer beside me. I switched it on and scanned all the pages. My conscious kept reminding me that I was doing wrong but I ignored it. For all that Samrat did to me and other girls, there was an urgent need to teach him a lesson. And I will teach him a lesson for what he did. To get the Mohali tender was his dream…so now you will get to know how does it feel when your dream gets broken. Samrat Shergill, you destroyed me 5 years back and now it' s your turn to pay back for all your sins.

As far as I knew, Samrat had invested a huge amount of money in this project. If he doesn't get this project, he will suffer from a huge loss.

I clicked the print option when my bloody phone rang. It was AB. I picked up my cell after thinking a good excuse.

' Gunjan, did you found your bracelet..?' He asked impatiently.

' Err…Yess…I found it. I was just coming down.' I spoke, trying to keep my voice usual.

' Okay then. Come fast Gunjan. I am waiting.' He said and disconnected the call.

' Oh C'mon. Make it fast you silly machine.' I cursed the poor machine twice. And finally all the papers came out. I took out the plug of the computer in hurry and rushed out of Samrat's cabin. I ran to AB's car who was waiting for me impatiently. He started the car pushed the gear.

' I am sorry. I just took a little too long to come back. Actually there was too dark upstairs so I couldn't make it on time.' I said with a smile. I was sweating badly after what I did.

' It's fine Gunjan. But these papers…?' AB spoke glancing at the papers suspiciously. I quivered slightly at his suspicion. I quickly hid the in my bag and then replied.

' They are the same papers which I had to type today. I thought that I will type them at home today. So I bought them with me.' I said, trying to sound non-chalant. I took out my hanky and wiped off my sweat. I was hell nervous.

What if AB got to know about this…? I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

' Gunjan, be calm. Just Relax. You have not done anything wrong. Remember what Samrat did to you. If he doesn't think that what he did was wrong then what you did is also not wrong. If Samrat doesn't regret his deed then why are you regretting…? You have done absolutely right. That was the only way to teach Samrat a lesson. If it has to be this way then let it be this way...'

I snapped open my eyes as I felt my body moving forward with a jerk. My home had arrived. I thanked AB while he replied me with a genuine smile. I sensed a little nervousness on AB's face. But I ignored it. And this were I did another biggest mistake of my life. I took steps towards my home when AB called me.

' Heyy Gunjan, I just forgot to tell you something.' He said walking towards me. I looked him in bewilderment.

' Err…Gunjan, you have to sign these papers.' AB said, forwarding me some papers. I glanced at them.

' They are for what exactly…?' I asked glancing at him.

' Umm…nothing particular. Every new employ has to sign them. Just a mere formality.' AB said non-chalantly.

' Okay.' I gave a brief reply. While taking that papers my beg fell down. The papers I stole from Samrat's office were visible partially. I picked up my bag and smiled nervously. Nervousness overcame me. I just wanted to go as soon as possible. AB handed me a pen. Without reading, I just quickly signed them.

' Thanks Sir.' I said faintly followed by a sleek smile. Then something hit me hard. How does AB know that I live here…? I didn't told him my address.

' Excuse Sir.' I said. AB turned and stared me in bewilderment.

' Yes.' He spoke, staring me.

' Sir, how do you know that I live here..?' I asked in suspicion. Colour drained from AB's face.

' Err..I…Actually I had read your address in your biodata that you gave while you applied for this job..' He said in a weak voice. I smiled.

He too smiled and sat in the car and zoomed off. I sighed. I took the papers out from my bag and stared at them for a long moment.

Samrat Shergill, now you will get to taste your own medicine. After so many years, today I really feel like smiling. I experienced an unusual happiness blooming inside me. I had never thought that Taking revenge can be so soothing.

Till now, I used to regret the fact that I used to love you and now you will.

I pressed the bell and waited for a few moments. Dadi Maa didn't opened the door. I pushed the door slightly. It was opened.

SURPRISE…!!

I took a step back in surprise. Mayank was leaning on the table, smiling. Dadi Maa walked to me and ran her hand affectionately on my forehead.

' Happy Birt--' But before Dadi Maa could finish her sentence a loud shriek interrupted in.

' NAHHINNN…!!' I glanced at the source where the loud shriek came from. And what I saw made me smile. Aadi was running towards me screaming his lungs out.

' Sabse pehle main wish karunga..' he spoke in his childish voice. I picked him in my arms.

' Happy Birthday Mamma..' He spoke, planting a kiss upon my cheek. I smiled.

' Thank you Beta.' I spoke, caressing his face affectionately.

' Happy Birthday Beta. May god give you all happiness you deserve.' Dadi spoke, smiling.

' Where's Mayank Dadi Maa..?' I asked her, running my eyes throughout the hall. He appeared from the kitchen with a box in his hand.

' I am here Gunjan.' He spoke, as he kept the box on the table.

' Mamma, we have brought your favourite chocolate cake.' Aadi said, beaming with happiness.

' Chocolate Cake…!!' I shrieked my lungs out.

' Thankyou SO much Mayank…!! I was really yearning to eat chocolate cake from so many days…' I said as I pounced over the cake. I opened the box.

'Have patience Gunjan.' Mayank spoke, smirking. I blew the candles off and fed Aadi, Dadi Maa and Mayank. I took a big piece of feed myself when Mayank snatched the piece of cake.

' Kitna khaogi..? Aage hi bedsheet ki tarah spread ho gayi ho…You are so much fat Gunjan.' Mayank taunted me and gulped the piece of cake down his throat. I stood there with my mouth opened in perfect 'O'.

' That's so rude Mayank.' I spoke, frowning at his comment. Maynk and Aadi bursted into fits of laughter. Daadi Maa too smiled.

' Go Gunjan, check yourself in mirror. You fatty.' Mayank taunted again and started laughing more hard.

' Whatever.' I said non-chalantly, leaning on the table. I stared at the laughing faces of Mayank, Aadi and Dadi Maa for a long moment. My birthday could have not been much better than this. I walked on the balcony and stared at the picture in front of me.

Now they were the only family I have. I stared at them lovingly. I sighed. God, I have suffered a lot. And now all I want is happiness. I glanced at Aadi who was eating cake. I smiled.

A sudden nervousness overcame me as I thought of Aadi. What If someday Samrat got to know about Aadi…? What If he snatched Aadi from me…? I glanced at Aadi when Mayank came and carried Aadi in his arms. Aadi giggled. No, Samrat can't snatch my child from me. And Mayank would also be there with me. I glanced at Mayank. He has done so much for me. He was the one who made me stand on my feet again after all that.

I stared deep into the dark sky trying to figure what was store in the future.

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Guys, I am sorry for such a short and late update but I am busy with some things. I will try to update early next time.I have wrote this update in just 5 minutes only and I have not checked it for any errors.If there are any errors please let me know.