Everyone left the conference room. Kumud was gathering all the documents left on the table, she switched off the lights and shut the door behind her.
"You took a lot of time to come," Saras said.
She nearly panicked," So, how does it matter to you?"
"I was just asking and by the way, please wear a matching outfit to my..."
"Who do you think you are Mr Vyas? I'm not your wife or your personal assistant."
Saying that, she walked a few steps further.
Saras did not know why he was doing all this, he had the strong urge to bring back a smile on her face.
"You are no fun Miss Desai," Saras said.
"You think that I'm boring, I'll show you tonight who is fun.." Kumud snapped back at him. She so hated this man, she had settled well but now she felt that everything would come to an end, she decided that she would find another job, she couldn't be working for the same company as the Vyas.
"I'll be waiting," he stated before shutting the door leading to his room. She did not realize how time flew when she was with him.
Kumud walked quickly to her room and slammed the door shut, why was Saras tryingto be friendly with her? Was it possible that it was Aryan's plan to get the property? She would have happily given them the property but she wanted to respect Vidya Chatur's last wish, there must have been a reason why he did that.
She put her thoughts aside and grabbing her towel, she went for a shower.
Meanwhile Saras had informed Aryan about the partnership.
"Hey congrats bhaiya, you've worked really hard."
"Aryan, how could I let you work? You just got married."
"You see that's why you are the best." Aryan hugged Saras.
"Well Aryan, I wanted to ask you something, hope you won't mind."
"Of course not, and why are you hesitating so much to tell me anything these days?"
"What happened between you and Kumud, I mean I know that it's your personal matter but..."
Saras stopped talking as he heard a sniff, and he saw Aryan into tears.
"What do I say bhaiya, I had gone to see her after her dad's funeral and she was...she was..."
"She was what, Aryan?"
"She was telling someone on the phone that she'll take all the money and..all those dirty talks." Aryan said as he turned and put some more glycerin in his eyes.
"I can't believe it," Saras said as he sat down on a chair.
"I couldn't believe it too bhaiya but then I confronted her and I told her that I would marry her ignoring everything but she didn't listen to me, Kumud told me that she loved me only for my money and ran away."
"Aryan, are you sure? Because I was at her place and I didn't see you there?"
"I came there a bit later, maybe that's why..but then to save our family's honor I married Kusum."
The Party,
Saras reached there earlier and never bothered to wait for Kumud, he didn't want to believe what Aryan told him but when he thought again, why would his brother would lie to him? Maybe that's why Kumud was avoiding everyone, maybe she was wrong.
Aryan and Kusum too were at the party as Aryan was the C.E.O. He related the whole story how Saras had confronted him.
"Aryan, what will we do now?"
"We'll sit and watch everything over some caramel popcorn."
"Huh?"
"Oh God, Kusum, we'll have to think of something before she ruins us."
Suddenly everything became quiet, Saras saw everyone looking at the entrance of the ball room. He saw Kumud standing there looking as beautiful as ever.
Aryan too who was thinking of a plan gazed at her.
Kumud felt embarrassed, she had never worn such a dress before but she had no other fancy clothes. This was gifted by one of her best friends.
"I'm glad that you came Kumud." Said Mr Singhania as he proceeded towards her. Everyone who had been staring at her went back to their activities.
"I had to come sir, after all, it's a new start for our company."
"Of course, enjoy the party, while you're here." He said and went back to his colleagues.
"Kusum, I ve thought of something," Aryan said and bent down to whisper something in her ears.
"You're a genius," Kusum kissed his cheek. Kumud whose gaze fell on them just wished that she died.
Aami Daakini
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