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Originally posted by: Rakshu_K
When will you update?? It's one month already.. Please Update fast...
Sorry, new chapter up now.
Chapter 9 - RATHORE GROUP ISSUES A STATEMENT
Around an hour after reaching Rathore Mansion, Imlie felt a little dizzy. She was about to fall when Aryan jumped to stop her from falling.
"Are you ok, Imlie?" Aryan looked at her with concerned eyes.
"Yes, It may be just low BP. I have it sometimes. Can I please get a glass of water?"
" Sure child. Sunaina, please get a glass of water" Narmada instructed her house help while she herself helped Imlie sit on the couch.
" Let me call the doctor" Aryan quickly took his phone and dialed his family doctor Joshi's number.
" I am alright Aryan Sir"
"He will be here in 25-30 mins. Try taking some rest until then" Aryan looked at Imlie seeking confirmation.
"Sure, I will rest"
Dr. Joshi came and checked Imlie.
" It seems the dizziness may be due to exertion or stress. If it happens again, we need to do some blood work else we are good. Just take rest and drink plenty of fluids"
After some rest, dinner and conversation with Narmada, Imlie felt a lot better. Arpita had also joined them for 30 mins in between and tried to calm Imlie by making her understand that they will work on the situation for both Aryan and Imlie equally and she need not get worried at all. The only thing Imlie wasn’t aware of was that it was Aryan who had told her mom and sister to be with Imlie and try to calm her. He was well aware what anxiety could do to her and wanted to take no chance. He couldn’t excuse himself as his involvement was greatly needed and he knew his family could handle it very well. What Aryan wasn’t aware of was Narmada and Arpita would have still spoken to Imlie the same way irrespective. They both liked Imlie from the very moment they saw her and seeing Aryan care about a girl in this way was new to them but they didn’t want to make him awkward. They probably understood that Imlie meant more than a casual friend to Aryan but it was too early for him to realize this unexplored feeling. After Aryan’s father’s sudden demise, Narmada’s kids meant everything to her and she didn’t want to force her kids on anything as she knew they were mature enough to make their own life decisions. She was always there for them when they needed her but it's their life and they get to make their decisions. She was clear on that.
Imlie entered the room at the asked time and joined the discussion.
“Let’s have a quick look at the pictures that the news channel is flashing” assistant lawyer started the projection.
It was a pic outside the hotel, one in the flight with Imlie’s head on Aryan’s shoulder and one at the arrival gate at Delhi airport. Imlie was shocked to see the flight picture, she didn’t even realize when her head took his shoulder’s support while she napped. She was a little embarrassed too. Aryan looked at his mom and instantly knew she understood.
“Before we start the discussion on this, let me tell you that it was because of a crash that we couldn’t make it to the airport at the scheduled time and missed our flight. Nothing on purpose. These morons have blown things out of proportion” Aryan said in his usual angry businessman tone which was new to Imlie but not to others.
“ We understand Mr. Aryan but the outside world won’t. We have to be very careful. This situation can blow even more” his lawyer said.
“ What do you mean?” Aryan looked straight in his eyes.
“ I mean in today’s social media world, it takes minutes to spread any kind of news- real or fake. I tried to find how you were clicked in the flight as that is private and a little unusual. It seems that a flight attendant who recognized you had clicked your picture that time casually but when the news of your relationship broke in the news channel, she called the news channel and sold them the picture at a good cost”
“ I can’t believe this, this is so terrible” Arpita said this time.
“ We have to be very careful, it is indeed a sensitive issue now” Anand said, keeping a hand on Aryan’s shoulder.
“ We have different options here. I will tell them all. You decide how you want it and we can work ahead likewise. I want to alert that some options may not be in Imlie’s favor”
“Then delete those options already” Aryan was losing patience.
“Hear me out please”
“ Option 1 - We release a statement explaining the original sequence of events and leave it there”
“ Option 2- We draft a response in our favor”
“ Option 1 please, I don’t want to create a web of lies” Aryan hated this situation like anything.
“ If we work on option 1 - if things go as expected, we are good. If not, there are two worst and terrible scenarios that may follow and we need to know:
A) Imlie is an intern and trying to charm her rich boss #golddigger
B) Aryan is trying to harass his intern and taking undue advantage of her #metoo
They both sound terrible, I know. If we go by Option 2 we can issue a statement saying you both have been very good friends for a long time and had some plans with friends that evening. It also justifies the pictures to some extent and #justfriends #friendslikefamily are widely acceptable these days. The missing flight due to an accident and staying back may sound like excuses trust me if we don’t add the personal relationship front here. I leave the decision up to you”
“ Personal and Professional relationship you mean” Arpita sounded a little convinced.
“ And it happens all the time. After professional hours, what an individual does in his/her personal time is no one’s business, right” Anand added.
“ And that’s true also right? You guys are friends too” Narmada added, looking at them both.
“ It’s not unusual for two friends to work in the same organization. I understand you are very senior in hierarchy but still not a rare event. It may come in later discussions that you may have influenced the hiring decision for Imlie but we can manage that. Not a big deal, we know how to take care of that”
“ I didn’t influence any decision. I wasn’t even aware that Imlie will be joining Bhaskar Times until I saw her in office”
“ And I wasn’t aware Aryan owns I mean is CEO at Bhaskar Times”
“Well again, don’t bother. We don’t have to handle that aspect for now. It can be easily managed later. It’s no big deal. We just have to issue a statement regarding the pictures being circulated” the lawyer said while making notes.
“ How about we don’t issue any explanation? I am not answerable to anyone for what I do outside the office, right? These kinds of rumors need not be entertained anyways” Aryan wanted to explore all options.
“Well, we can of course do that but it may lead to some discomfort to you both like more gossip and discussions on this matter or the press following you guys trying to click more pictures or capture more information. If we let them know casually that you guys are just friends, they may be interested for a while but then won’t be too bothered about this friend's story. It is only because of the professional relationship involved here- the boss-employee thing, I suggest we issue some explanation. Had it been your personal life only, we wouldn’t have bothered to reply to any news. Like always, the decision is up to you”
“Ok, I am good as long as it doesn’t have any adverse effect on Rathore group and either of us. Does that sound good to you, Imlie?” Aryan said, looking at Imlie. He didn’t want to take any decision related to her without her consent.
“ Yes, it sounds good to me”
“ Ok then, my team and me will work on this for next couple of hours and should have it ready by early morning”
“ Sounds good. I think all others can go and rest now. It’s been a long day for you. I will be here for some more time as the law team may need more information”
“ I will stay back with you Aryan. I anyway had to discuss a few more things related to work” Anand knew Aryan was stressed.
“ Imlie, as you have informed your hostel authorities that you will be out today, you stay with us. Sunaina, our helper, will take you to the guest room” Arpita said, keeping a hand on Imlie’s shoulder.
“ Thank you, I will manage” Imlie wasn’t sure if it was a good plan to stay back at someone’s house she met a few hours back. Aryan of course she knew but not really well enough to stay at his place.
“ No dear, how can you go alone at this time? Aryan, you tell your friend” Narmada said looking at Aryan and then Imlie again.
“ Yes, Imlie. Stay back. It’s late for you to leave now. Be comfortable- use the guest room. I will be here until morning in the conference room, feel free to let us know if you need anything, make yourself comfortable” Aryan tried to comfort Imlie who was feeling a little awkward.
“Ok, thanks!”
Sunaina took Imlie to the guest room. It was bigger than 5 rooms combined in her hostel. Beautiful furniture, beautiful paintings and now had a beautiful guest staying !!
Imlie was hell tired and she couldn’t think of anything anymore. She wanted to call her parents and tell them about her whereabouts but then realized it was too late to call them. She will tell them everything in the morning. Imlie fell asleep almost immediately after that.
Next morning around 8 am, Rathore group tweeted - "Rathore group discourages the socialization of personal pictures of our CEO Mr. Aryan Singh Rathore and his friend who also happens to be colleagues. No personal interviews and questions will be entertained"
“ I will leave now, I am getting late” Imlie was a little relieved after knowing the issue was taken care of. She didn’t know much about such situations but trusted Aryan would have handled it in the best possible way.
“ Have breakfast, Imlie” Narmada had already started liking and taking care of Imlie subconsciously.
“ I am not hungry yet, I will have it in the office. Thanks for checking Ma’am”
Imlie left after that for her hostel. She met Arya in the hallway and pulled her to come with her to the room.
“ I am sorry Arya, I wasn’t able to tell you earlier. There was a problem”
“ Well, you didn’t tell me a lot other things too, Imlie”
Imlie looked surprised. Arya was mad at her.
“ Why are you looking at me like that? Don’t you know what I am talking about '' Arya was a true friend but currently was mad at Imlie for not sharing the truth of her relationship with Aryan.
“ It’s a long story, Arya. Trust me, not in my wildest dreams I saw things shaping this way”
“ I still want you to tell me everything. What are these news channels showing? Is that true?”
“ No, it’s not. I missed my flight due to a crash on the way to airport and had to stay back as there were no late night flights available”
“Ok, now what? How about the temple picture floating for the last half hr?”
“Temple? What?”
“ See this” Arya showed the picture to Imlie on her phone.
It was a picture of Aryan with Imlie in background. While both weren’t talking or facing or even next to each other, the picture was circulating on social media. Imlie was shocked. Someone had zoomed in an old picture of Aryan which had Imlie in the background. She had no clue a picture like that existed.
“That’s from Khushi’s wedding. It’s old”
“Oh ok, but it’s trending now as #secretlyengaged #templeengagement” Arya didn’t need any explanation from Imlie but was worried about her.
“ I need to call Aryan. I mean Aryan Sir”
“ Want me to do something?” Arya looked at confused Imlie and didn’t know how to help her friend.
“ Call my parents and tell them not to panic. I am not sure if they have seen this but if they have, please tell them the complete situation and try to calm them down. Tell them I will call them ASAP. You have the contact number, right?”
“ Yes, I do”
“ Thanks so much, Arya” Imlie kept her handbag on the table and called Aryan.
“ Aryan Sir, did you check the news?”
“ Yes, my lawyer called me around half hr back and informed me. I wanted to call you but have been in a conference with his team. This is so pathetic…I am going to sue this news channel. You don’t worry, we will now handle this legally. The team is already drafting a letter to sue them. This is enough, they can’t spread rumors about the most important events in our life like this. I am really sorry about it Imlie but no one of us saw this new picture coming in. It seems everyone wants to participate in hot news and share whatever remote they have regarding it. I am very sorry. Just don’t worry too much. I got this, I will manage. You just talk to your family. They are the ones that matter, not the crowd. I will call you back in sometime again after I finish this”
Imlie called her family immediately and learnt that few of her neighbors and relatives had come to her parents house after seeing the news. She couldn’t talk to her mother much but told her not to believe any rumors and she understood. She always has had a wonderful relationship with her parents and they trusted her completely.
Rohan messaged her that she need not come to office today and take some rest. He also didn’t want her to face any awkward glances at-least until the issue was taken care of. While he was also shocked to know about the friendship between Imlie and Aryan, he understood why they wouldn’t have disclosed the same in office. He admired Aryan and knew he was an honest and professional person. His position demanded some wraps and he needed to do that.
Imlie was sad how things had transformed in the last 24 hours and how she couldn’t even go to the office for work which was her passion. She knew she had no option but to let things get settled. She so hoped she hadn’t missed the flight that day. She did some research on an assignment she was working on in office. She couldn’t concentrate at all. She went outside to take a walk. One reporter who was waiting for this moment quickly reached Imlie trying to get an update.
“ Here in the camera you see Imlie - The famous business tycoon Aryan Singh Rathore’s rumored girlfriend or fiancée? We aren’t sure. Let’s ask her”
Imlie was so unprepared for this moment. She tried to turn around and walk away but the reporter followed her and kept the camera on her.
“ Don’t run away Imlie. Tell us the truth. Are you secretly engaged to Mr. Rathore? Did you spend some alone time with him in the hotel in Mumbai? Have you started staying in Rathore Mansion already?”
Imlie got tears in her eyes. She couldn’t speak at all. She requested the reporter to stop recording her but he wasn’t bothered, all he cared for was the breaking news.
“ Is there any reason you are keeping your engagement under wraps? Is the Rathore family not accepting your relationship? What are your plans to convince the Rathore family? When do you plan to get married? Are you giving an heir to Rathore family? Tell us. Are you expecting his child?”
Imlie was shocked hearing these questions. She ran back as quickly as she could towards her hostel.
The reporter seemed to be freelancer who tried to grab some headlines. He uploaded the recording soon after on social media as “ First look of Aryan Singh Rathore’s fiancée- Imlie”
The video started circulating like fire. The response was mixed. While some have an earful to the reporter for chasing a woman and his questions, another set started discussing the scenarios due to which they may have not disclosed their engagement. Surprisingly, there were around 11% people who started criticizing their relationship stating it is ethically and morally wrong and bad-mouthed Imlie more than Aryan. Even around 6% believed the pregnancy rumor and started guessing the month and expected due date. While the reporter achieved much more views than he expected on his video, Imlie was shattered thinking how she will face the world now. She and her career were ruined at such an early age.
Her Mom called her and told her not to panic at all and that they trusted her completely. They had already left for her hostel and should be there by late afternoon. She told her not to go anywhere outside her room and to tell Arya to help her with anything she may need. She didn't let anyone, even the hostel girls, look down upon Imlie hearing the news.
Aryan threw his phone away hearing this crazy news and left the office immediately. He knew now was too much for Imlie to handle alone. Without giving a second thought, he rushed towards her hostel. Before rushing he told his secretary where he was going and told her to manage any necessary permissions he may need to meet Imlie. As he reached there, he was allowed to meet Imlie in her room as the secretary had requested the same knowing the sensitivity of the situation. The warden also allowed and escorted Aryan to her room knowing Imlie was one of the best students in her hostel. She had a personal attachment with Imlie, she liked her loving and caring nature towards everyone in the hostel. The staff at the hostel loved her.
Imlie was shocked to see Aryan. She broke down. Aryan ran to her to stop her from falling. She looked at him but couldn’t say anything. She was embarrassed and didn’t know how to face anyone.
“ These people I don’t know why they are doing this? What did I do that they are doing to me? I didn’t do anything” she barely spoke these lines before she fainted.
Aryan clenched his fists. He couldn’t see her like this. He didn’t know why but he couldn’t. He carried her in his arms and rushed her to hospital in his car. He knew she was terribly stressed and may not have eaten anything since morning.
Anand and his manager reached the hospital as well sometime. Imlie’s parents also reached the hospital in an hour along with Arya.
The news reporters were in no mood to call it a day and reported Aryan getting Imlie to hospital and confirmed that pregnancy rumors may indeed be true.
Imlie got up and hugged her Mom. She cried like a baby. Aryan also entered the room after knowing from the nurse that Imlie had gotten up. He wanted to do anything in the world to stop the tears falling from his friend’s eyes.
He walked out and met Anand and his manager who told him that they have issued a notice and FIR against the news channel and the reporter who covered Imlie outside her hostel. Aryan’s lawyer and his team were waiting for further instructions for them. Narmada and Arpita also reached the hospital.
Imlie was given some sleep inducing medication to allow her body some rest. She also had blood work done.
"The visiting hours are over. Only two people are allowed to stay with the patient overnight in her room" Nursed informed them late evening.
"Meethi Massi and I will stay," Arya said looking at Aryan and Anand.
"I wanted to stay Arya" Aryan said almost instantly and everyone started looking at him.
Arpita, Narmada and Anand knew how much Aryan hated to be at the hospital and left no stone unturned to avoid it. Him volunteering to stay overnight was indeed a big deal.
Meethi also looked at Aryan trying to understand his reasoning to stay but didn't say anything. She didn't want to make any assumptions without talking to Imlie.
Everyone left in the next half hour.
" Aunty, I can stay awake for sometime. I suggest you take some rest"Aryan was aware that Imlie's mom had travelled that afternoon to town and must be stressed and tired.
" That's okay dear. I won't be able to unless I see my daughter up and smiling again"
" Don't worry Aunty, I am here and will call you in case she gets up. Please rest at least for a couple of hours. She will be fine, don't worry"
" Ok, I will be in the adjoining room. Please call me if you need anything or she gets up" Aryan had Imlie stay in the VIP suite at the hospital.
After Meethi left, Aryan looked at Imlie. He felt sad looking at her. He revisited all the moments they had spent together and how cheerful she was when he met her. He cursed himself as if didn't force her to talk to him that day, they wouldn't have missed the flight and all this wouldn't have happened. Stress was never good for her, he knew.
He was lost in his thoughts and how and why all these unexpected things happened in their life. He sat on the couch in the room and started reading a business magazine that was kept there. He also texted his assistant that he will be OOO tomorrow and to cancel all his meetings. He then checked his emails on his phone and didn't realize when he fell asleep until the nurse knocked on the door early in the morning. He also had a long day afterall.
UP NEXT: IMLIE'S REPORTS ARE OUT AND SHE HAD ABNORMAL HEART RHYTHMS DETECTED
Originally posted by: Sonamrajput
When will u update next
An update in every 4-5 days and sometimes sooner 😊
Life’s been busy lately but I will do my best 👍
Thanks dear…Be my guide, I am new to writing in FF section 😀
I just visited to write that you can follow the story on FF section too as I posted there as well…I am not sure how do I share the link here though.
Dear Readers,
The story is now available in FF section too 🥳
If you guys search “ Ishq Wala Love 💕” in FF section, you will be able to find it. If you need updates when a new chapter is posted, please add to your library.
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