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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

'Will you just stop... My God I swear being in love with you is the becoming the hardest thing I have even done in my life and that says a lot because I worked for a very high maintenance Raman while I was pursuing my Masters Degree...'' Said Romi causing Mihika to look at him

'What... What did you say...'' She said looking at him

'I love you too, now stop acting crazy and talk to me... Because do not get me wrong I am pissed as hell at you but the only way we resolve this is if we talk. Also we didn't break up we had a fight, completely different things...'' Said Romi as he looked at her

'You fight and have disagreements when you are in a relationship, that is what happens. You however do not just quit when things get tough, that is not how it works... Also that nanny of yours is...'' Romi began

'She is not my nanny...'' Said Mihika

'Yeah whatever you say, she is scary as hell and I imagine we need to convince her somehow that we are play otherwise she might go crazy...'' Said Romi and Mihika chuckled

'Ohhh... You remember how to smile now...'' Said Romi shaking his head as he sat down and she followed suit

'You comparing her to me hurt me...It was an assumption you made that hurt my feelings'' Mihika began

'Oh you mean like you taking for granted the fact that I would just sit and wait while you went out doing whatever without informing me. That kind of hurtful insinuation ...'' Said Romi looking at her

'I sort of had no choice cut me some slack'' Said Mihika

'Well I was upset, cut me some slack...'' Said Romi

'Ishu and Priya didn't get this much slack...'' Said Mihika

'I am not dating them I am dating you...'' Said Romi

'Oh... I didn't think we were dating...'' Said Mihika

'Don't even play like that... You think I would go above and beyond for just anyone... I swear you make me so mad sometimes and what is infuriating is that you don't even see it...'' He began but she cut him off

'I am sorry... ' She said and he kept quiet and looked at her

'I honest to God had no choice and I wish I could tell you the circumstances under which we left but I sort of can't. I am literally contracted not to talk about it. I swear I am never doing that again'' She added

'Somehow I doubt that...'' Said Romi

'Please... Why won't you believe me...'' Said Mihika

'Because I am learning that, with you no matter what, those girls in there are always going to come before anything else in your life. Even if it is at the expense of your own happiness ...Am not sure I can handle that, being the other person in your life after them'' Said Romi

'So what are you saying...'' She said

'Honestly... I don't even know...'' Said Romi sitting back as he looked at her and they were back to square one

Back inside Pratik clearly wanted to talk to Priya but the whole thing was just awkward because they all were just sitting there in awkward silence each not knowing what to say.

'Okay this is silly... Ishu call Mark... I have stuff to do...'' Said Priya

'I actually agree... I have to get back home to my children plus I have a business meeting...'' Said Raman

'Let me get my phone...'' Said Ishita as she leaned in

'Are you ever going to talk to me'' Said Pratik causing Ishita to look up

'This is not the place for this...'' Said Priya

'Okay so where...'' Said Pratik

'Pratik, please...'' Priya said who just wanted to end the whole conversation

'Okay now you guys have me curious, what the hell happened'' Said Ishita

'Ishu come on ...'' Said Raman

'What... ' Said Ishita turning to Priya

'What did you do?'' She added

'Why are you assuming that I did something wrong'' Said Priya

'Priya... Come on... What could he possibly do that could have...'' Ishita began but Priya cut her off

'He slept with someone...'' She said

'What...'' Said Ishita

'Pratik...You fool...'' Said Raman under his breath

'Okay So...'' Said Ishita causing Raman to turn and look at her like she was mad

'That is what I thought until I found out who it was'' Said Priya

'Who was it...'' Said Ishita but Priya just looked at her and then at Raman and she put two and two together

'Oh... Ohh... Well that was a dick move...'' Said Ishita looking at Pratik

'Hang on... A few minutes ago it was fine...'' Said Raman

'It could have been because technically they were not a thing. So if he had a fling then maybe you work around that. But it wasn't...'' Said Ishita and Raman just shook his head out of confusion

'I swear it didn't mean anything...'' Said Pratik

'See what am dealing with'' Said Priya as she turned to Ishita

'Oh Pratik that is such bullshit...'' Said Ishita and Pratik looked at her

'Okay clearly you all know something I don't...'' Said Raman

'He is in denial and that is the annoying bit of it...'' Said Priya

'Denial about what...'' Said Raman

'Okay you know what, you are right. This so isn't the place...'' Said Ishita as she took her phone out and dialed

'Priya come on...'' Said Pratik who was in disbelief but Priya didn't answer him

Back outside, even that conversation didn't seem like it was going anywhere. Mihika knew what she wanted; she was just not very good at going after that. Romi knew what he wanted, he was just certain he may never be content with just a little bit and he wanted it all.

The problem was, in fact with all these girls was when things got too real for them, they flipped and left and that was something he wasn't sure he wanted to go through again.

'So what now...'' Said Mihika as she sat next to him

'I don't know Mihika, what do you want...'' Said Romi as he turned to look at her but before she could answer she noticed something

'Abhishek...?'' She said

'What...'' Said Romi confused

'Abhi is here...'' She said standing up as she walked back inside

'Ishu... Ishu ...'' She said causing Ishita to turn and look at her

'What is it...'' Said Ishita

'Abhishek is here...'' She said

'Why...'' Said Ishita and Mihika shrugged

'WAIT... Abhishek... Abhishek ...'' Said Priya

'Yeah...'' Said Mihika

'Okay... You guys need to leave...'' Said Ishita

'Why...'' Said Raman

'Didn't you say you needed to get back to the kids or something...'' Said Ishita evading

'Right... You are still hiding things from me... What happened to, I won't do it again...'' Said Raman

'That is...'' Said Ishita but before she could finish, Bebe came in

'You guys need to leave... Now ...'' Said Bebe

Normally Raman would flip out and walk away but the little he had learnt about her he had come to know that she never acted without thinking something through completely and where she was concerned, nothing happened by mistake.

'Ishita... Is everything okay...'' Said Raman

'Raman, I need for you to trust me... Please...'' Ishita pleaded taking his hand as she walked him out into the living room

'This is ridiculous...'' Said Raman as he walked out with Romi and Pratik not so far behind

'Oh well... You guys had a dinner date and I wasn't invited... I feel neglected...'' Said Abhishek as he walked to where they were

'What are you doing here?'' Said Ishita

'Is that a way to great your little brother... Come on Ishu Didi...'' He said as he chuckled knowing that he something that pissed Ishita off

'Oh well, well, well... If it isn't the prettiest girl I know...'' He said as he walked to where Priya was

'I swear I have missed you... One of these days you should come to the club. So much fun, you are missing out...'' He said as he leaned into her but she stepped away

Pratik who was finding it very hard to contain himself flinched his hand into a fist as he tried to move forward but Mihika who knew this was going to get out of hand came in standing in front of him as she said

'So... What do you want Abhi...''

'Oh what's up uptight stingy steppy...'' Said Abhishek

'What do you want Abhishek...'' Said Mihika standing her ground

'Oh... I can see you have grown a pair... Who is the guy now?'' Said Abhishek walking to where she was but she kept quiet

'Abhishek... You are not allowed here... I suggest...'' Said Ishita but Abhishek ignored her his attention still on Mihika

'Is Suraj here... I mean... He was...'' He said before he began mimicking her

'The love of my life... Please do not hurt him...'' He continued and Ishita cut him off

'You have just about 5 minutes to tell me what it is you are doing here or...'' Said Ishita

'Oh what... Ishu please... All these people are afraid of you mostly because you pay them to be here, Am not... I have as much right to be here as you do...'' Said Abhishek

'Actually you don't... And it would be wise for you not to push me...'' Said Ishita her demeanor completely changing

'Whatever... Who are you'' He said pointing at Raman

'Abhi... You are home...'' Said Raina who was just walking into t he house

'Yeeah... And apparently I missed a lot...'' Said Abhishek

'Mr. Bhalla...'' Said Raina as she noticed Raman

'Oh... OH HO... He is the Bhalla... As in Raman Bhalla ...'' Said Abhishek looking at Raman

'Mr. Bhalla was leaving...'' Said Ishita turning to Raman

'Sir, I will discuss with you the reminder of that project tomorrow... Or better, I will get Suraj on it... Thank you'' Said Ishita as she turned to Raman extending her hand

'Uhh... Thank you Mam ...'' Said Raman playing along although completely confused

'I guess we'll take our leave...'' Said Romi as he turned to Mihika

'Unless there is something else left for you to tell me...'' And Mihika knowing where the conversation was going said

'No... That will be all for now...'' She said disheartened

'I will show you out...'' Said Bebe as she led them out and they left

'Excuse me... Your two are Bhallas, Right...'' Said Abhishek

'Yes... Why...'' Said Romi

'Ahh nothing... I would only say, tell Rinky I usually collect...'' Said Abhishek

'Meaning...'' Said Romi

'Ah she will understand...'' He said turning around and ignoring their questions as he said

'Ishu... Ishu... Tell me what have I missed... I haven't seen you in close to what 6 years...''

'I swear you are like a plague... Annoyingly irritating as well...'' Said Ishita

'Whoaaa... hohohoh... Wow...Pissed much... What did lover boy do for you to be so formal'' Said Abhishek chuckling

'What... What is funny?'' Said Raina

'I have to commend her acting skills... Seriously yours are better than anyone in this house and that says a lot because there is a lot of acting going on around here...'' Said Abhishek

'Meaning what...'' Said Raina

'Do your own recon mom... That is not my job... I just came here to take what is mine...'' He said turning to Ishita

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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

Meanwhile back outside, Romi was not completely content with what he had heard. He was now really worried for his sister and he began realizing that the conversation he had had with her earlier was a bit more serious than he thought. He took his phone out and began dialing Rinky's number.

Bebe who had walked them outside could tell they were all completely confused about what had just happened and they needed answers. Raman turned and looked at her asking

'What is going on and how does he know my sister'' He said

'Honestly I have no idea how he knows your sister and I would strongly advise you tell her to stay away from him. He is the rotten apple around... Trust me you do not want that around your family...'' Said Bebe

'Why is everyone in this family so damn vague. Can't you just get straight to the point...'' Said Raman frustrated as he turned to Romi

'Is she picking...'' He added

'No... It is going straight to voice mail...'' Said Romi as he tried again wishing for a different outcome

'What is going on...'' He asked Bebe again

'I am not a liberty to say...'' She answered

'This is a load of crap...'' Said Romi

'I know believe me and I also understand your frustration but that is how Ishita works. And I sort of work for her so I am obligated not to say a thing and do exactly what she wants...She has this theory that is not only ridiculous but also complete bullshit but what can I do, she believes it'' Said Bebe

'Well is she in trouble of some sort...'' Said Raman

'She is always in trouble. She has been in trouble since she came out of hiding and...'' Bebe began but he cut her off

'I know that but...'' Said Raman

'Great then you should understand... What she loves, she protects jealously...'' Said Bebe

'I still do not understand why she won't tell me...'' Said Raman

'I don't get that either... She has this notion that she has to protect everyone at the expense of her piece of mind. She has always had this misconception that only she can take care of the few people she loves, I blame her mother for that... But you have to trust she doesn't always mean to hurt anyone... Especially you ...'' Said Bebe as she turned and looked at Romi and Pratik

'That goes for you two as far as the other girls are concerned...''

'I doubt that...'' Said Pratik

'Okay stop feeling sorry for yourself, you want her show her that you do. That is all...I mean screwing around didn't help but... You have one thing most people don't where Priya is concerned... You have Ishu in your corner... Use that...'' Said Bebe

'Romi anything...'' Said Raman

'No...She still isn't picking up...'' Said Romi

'Okay we need to get out of here I am officially worried...'' Said Raman and Pratik turned getting into the car with Romi and Raman did as well but Bebe grabbed his hand and pulled him back

'Listen... I have not said anything where those two are concerned because well, I know for a fact they will be alright. Plus, they don't have a lot to lose. You on the other hand ...'' She said

'What are you talking about'' Said Raman

'Ishu... I know you love her...'' Bebe began

'I never said that...'' Raman said

'Bullshit... I am not a child and unlike Ishita I can see through the nonsense. I know you are in love with her that is why you always have the need to hold on even when you know you probably shouldn't...'' Said Bebe and Raman kept quiet

'You are in love with her and that is great. I more than anyone I am happy for her, God knows that girl deserves something good in her life other than stressing and work. But you have a lot to worry about because she comes with a lot of baggage. Loving her isn't enough; you have to be ready to risk everything else if you are to love a Shergill... The question will be, is she worth it...'' Said Bebe

'I am confused... Are you asking me to stay away from her or be with her? I don't follow...'' Said Raman

'I am telling you of the reality, what you do with that information, Is up to you...'' Said Bebe as she turned to leave

'Also before I forget... Tell your sister to stay away from Abhishek... He is very big trouble...'' she added before she turned and walked back inside

Back inside, Abhishek was stirring thing up inside that was causing everyone to be on edge especially Ishita.

'Oh come on Abhishek tell me...'' Said Raina clearly just trying to irritate Ishita

'That isn't why I came... I wanted to see Ishu...'' Said Abhishek

'Okay, I will bite... Why...'' Said Ishita

'Well... I came for my cut...'' Said Abhishek

'When you say cut... What do you mean exactly...'' Said Ishita scoffing as she looked at him

'Well... I am your baby brother remember...'' Said Abhishek

'Uhh No... You are Mihika's brother not mine and the last time I checked I don't owe you shit...'' Said Ishita

'Ohh come on not this again. You really need to stop blaming the fact that Dad stepped out on your mother. That wasn't my fault... All I am asking for is a share of what is rightfully mine that is all. Abhi got his, Mihika is clearly getting hers, even Priya the-wanna be Shergill is here getting hers. I mean it is only fair'' Said Abhishek

''Uhh ha...'' Scoffed Ishita

'Fair... Are you high right now...? What in God's name gave you the idea that you deserve anything from me? Listen to this cockroach... I swear I am beginning to think you and this one are clinically insane...'' She added looking at Raina

'Don't insult me...'' Said Abhishek

'Or What...'' Said Ishita

'Look I have not come to argue just give me what is mine.'' Said Abhishek

'Which is what exactly?'' Said Ishita

'My cut... Mom left...'' Said Abhishek but Ishita cut him off

'Don't dare make reference to my mother Abhishek or I swear to god this will be your last night of freedom...'' Said Ishita

'Abhi... Calm down...'' Said Raina

'And even if for argument's sake mom had indeed left you something, I would have made it my life's mission to make sure you never get it...'' Said Ishita

'Okay am done with games am serious... I am an Iyer and I deserve Shares in Iyer Tech...'' He began but Ishita threw her head back laughing

'Wait... It has been what... How old are you 23, it has been 23 years and your mom is still going with that story...''Said Ishita as she turned to Raina

'Really... My dad still genuinely believes that this thing is actually his...'' Said Ishita

'Okay enough...'' Said Raina

'What does that mean?'' Said Abhishek

'Nothing... she just wants to get a raise out of you...'' Said Raina

'Please any of us can do that in our sleep...'' Said Priya

'No... No... He wanted to talk and now I am so in the mood...'' Said Ishita as she turned to him

'Let us get some facts aligned first shall we. Okay I am 24 years old, Meaning I would have had to be a year old or a little over that in order for her to have been pregnant with you...'' Said Ishita

'Yeah So...'' Said Abhishek

'Ishita this isn't the time...'' Said Raina panicking

'Well I am in the mood...'' Said Ishita

'What is going on...'' Said Mr. Iyer who was just coming in with Abhishek

'Ahh, great you are here. We are trailing down memory lane, come on join in. You are going to love this...'' Said Ishita as she turned

'See... In order for your mother to have been pregnant she had to have been in Brussels somehow because my mom had moved us there for one of the Shergill business that they were expanding. We spent three years there, therefore your mother had to have been there with us at the same time...'' Said Ishita

'Ishu...'' Priya said

'No... No... It was bound to come out anyway... You see my father here has never really been a good dad nor a good husband. Mom was a meal ticket where he was concerned...At least that is how I see it'' Said Ishita

'That is not true...'' Said Mr. Iyer

'Yeah whatever... Now when I researched a bit, because I wanted to understand how someone can be so heartless and callous, and demonic to have gotten away with something so wrong and I realized, you mother actually met my father there... They met in Brussels, had a one night stand and...Well actually 6 years later it became a full blown affair'' Ishita continued

'Wait... She was still married to my dad then...'' Said Abhimanyu

'I know right...'' Said Ishita completely disregarding the cries of Raina

'Ishita please...'' Raina pleaded

'No... No... Let us share... This way we will know who deserves what and you don't... ' Said Ishita standing up

'You see Dad here wanted a son which is crazy I mean in this day and age who still believes that a boy is everything? I mean he married an heiress; someone who inherited a fortune from her father how sardonic was that... I can take your money but I will need a male child too inherit '' she added teary

'Ishu...'' a disheartened Mr. Iyer began but Ishita ignored him

'After me, my mom being her ambitious self, refused to have another child, she had her tubes tied after an episode, and you know the unforgivable abortion...'' Said Ishita as she looked at her father whose head dropped in shame when she said that

That was the reason that affair with Raina began, he wouldn't forgive Anjali for that and refused to understand her as well and that was the genesis of their problems that eventually led to this.

'When Raina showed up with you, 6 years old, at this very same house, my dad, he took a liking. I mean here was a woman who he had been reminiscing about all those years especially since he and my mom were not doing so well. She showed up with everything he had wanted that my mom had neglected to give him; she had had a son for him. And to top it all off my mom was a bit sickly and that had taken a toll on them, couple that with being the busy woman she was and that made it worse. So Raina here was a welcome distraction...'' She added

'Why are you telling me this? I don't care about your parents' love story...'' Said Abhishek

'True but see to understand this, you need to know a bit about the past. You see the problem with this fact is that my dear father here believed whatever she said at face value, always has...'' Said Ishita as she turned and looked at her father tears welling in her eyes

'Ishita stop it... Come on Abhi let us...'' Said Raina

'No... I wanna hear this...'' Abhimanyu refused

'He never questioned that and took it as it came. He couldn't leave my mom, I mean she was Anjali Shergill, she had everything he wanted financially while Raina here gave him everything else...'' Said Ishita

'Ishu that is not why I stayed...'' Said Mr. Iyer but it fell on deaf ears

'Still don't see how this concerns me...'' Said Abhishek

'Well... Have you ever seen your birth certificate?'' Said Ishita

'Excuse me...'' Said Abhishek

'No really... These are things you should know and have...'' Said Ishita

'What is she talking about?'' Said Abhimanyu who knew this story all too well or so he thought

Raina had instilled a lot of hate into these kids and Abhimanyu who was the apple of her eye always did what his mother said. She was his life and he would go to the end of the world for her. The problem was his hate for Ishita and everything Shergill related came from the fact that he hated Ishita's mother on the basis of this story. So if it changed in anyway, Raina was screwed. Abhimanyu had to still believe that the Shergills were the devil.

'See I wanted to find evidence to show the courts that this asshole had been cheating on my mother longer than he claimed and that he wasn't fit to take care of me and the care of my mother's assets be given to Uncle Kapoor. I was 14; I didn't understand what I was doing. I mean I was angry, it had been barely a year since my mother had passed and he was bringing another woman into this house. I was angry so I did what I do best...I hacked everything I could '' Said Ishita as she turned to Raina

'Do you tell the rest or should I...'' She added

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