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Chapter Sixty-Six

'Okay fine... I am sorry... I just wanted... Thought we make this fair. If in fact you have no feelings for me whatsoever I will leave... But you have to prove that to me and yourself...'' Said Shagun

'Your point being...'' Said Raman

'I asked your grandfather and mother to let me live here for 4 months...'' She began but he cut her off

Okay stop... You may need these four months to get over me but I don't...'' Said Raman

'Raman stop being difficult...'' Said Santosh

'Really Mom... That is so rich coming from you. You hounded Mihir's mom up to the point she died because Dad had a fling and the woman did not even leave in the same city as you. Now you want her to leave with my ex-girlfriend in the same house? Seriously'' Said Raman

'That is not the same thing...'' Said Santosh in disbelief

'How so... Because Ishita's child isn't mine but Mihir was dad's ... Or is it because in this case, Ishita is you since she is the wife'' Said Raman

'How can you comfortably talk to me like that'' Said Santosh hurt

'Mom I stopped caring about you and your feelings a while ago... I do not care...'' Said Raman turning to Ishita and grabbing her hand

'Come on... I am going to take you somewhere more pleasant than this...'' He said and together they tried to walk out but Shagun stood in his way teary

'What changed... Why her... I don't understand...'' She said

'Even if I tell you, you won't understand let alone believe me...'' He said

'Try me...'' She said

'Two hours...'' He said

'What...'' Said Shagun

'My feelings changed in two hours... In a weird twisted way, I kind of hated her then became curious about her, then felt sorry for her, then I started to admire how strong she is, and that led to a kiss next thing I know... You don't bother me anymore...'' He said

'Don't be cheesy just say things that make sense...'' Said Shagun

'Okay fine to put it simply... She is probably the most frustrating, most annoying, most secretive human being I have ever met and do not get me started on her sleeping behaviors Oh My God...'' He said

'What...'' Santosh said

'But even with all that, I like her, I like hanging out with her, I like being with her. Her kid Aditya, I swear he is the sweetest thing you will ever meet. How on earth she managed to raise him to turn out like that against everything is a mystery to me... She just simply...'' Said Raman looking at her as if holding his tongue

'Simply what...'' She said

He looked at Shagun for a moment then back to Ishita almost as if he wanted her to know that what he was saying he meant

'Fascinates me...'' He said

'Am sorry what...'' Said Shagun

'Are your marbles working right? Said Santosh

'You and I have known each other for so long and owe each other a little bit of courtesy and truth...'' Said Raman as he turned and looked at her: Her eyes were welling up with tears and he could tell she was hurting

'I am pretty sure you have way more important things to do in your life Shagun than care about me. I am a text book asshole. I have not treated you well in a very long time and you know that. Any other person would have broken up with me by now but the fact that your still here hounding and following me around makes me think you do not love me either and are just using me'' He said

'Excuse me...'' Said Shagun taken back

'The thing is though... I am tired of being used. At some point I need to take back my life and start living... Find something that you want to do and live your life the way you want. Love, the way you want to be loved.'' He said

Ishita looked up at him not believing he was still the Raman she knew. This was a side of him she did not even know he had. She could easily tell, this was the first honest conversation they had had in a long time.

'A woman should always have self-respect and pride and not just lose yourself like you do here especially for a man as less deserving as me...'' He said

'Aren't you being a little too much ...'' Said Shagun

'I am sure I am but I do not know any way of getting you out of my life except making you hate me...'' He said and she calmed down and looked at him

'I loved you once, maybe my ego aside a part of me still does love you...'' He said

'Then we can make it work...'' Said Shagun as she walked to where was

The whole conversation was so uncomfortable for Ishita and she just wanted to leave because she had new problems creeping up that she had to sort out. She tried to get herself out of Raman's hold but he would not let go of her hand. And as she struggled to try and stand up, he suddenly said

'As much this was not planned or wanted. I still married her. She deserves a little respect and my ex-girlfriend popping up unannounced all the time in my bedroom is not a okay. She doesn't even trust me and this is why... Won't even call me by my name and that for some reason beginning to bother me...''

'Seriously...'' Said Shagun worried

Yes, she loved Raman once but that had not been the case lately and deep down she knew it. It was sort of out of habit that she cried for him and begged and wanted to be with him that she had grown accustomed to it not to mention, she was raised to believe Raman was her end game no matter what.

The teenage love they both shared at one point disappeared that night of the accident. She was raised to understand that no matter what she was meant to be a Mrs. Bhalla and she lived her life that way. Raman being the way he was never really helped either. When she treated him like crap, disrespected him, cheated he always came back, every single time until Ishita Iyer popped up.

'I worry about her, I hate that people around me treat her less than a human being just because she married me...'' Said Raman

'You are speaking gibberish right now...'' Said Santosh

'My own mother thinks treating another woman's child the way she does is okay. I am no less of a pig if I just stand by and let it happen. She deserved better...'' Said Raman

'So are you saying you're falling for her...'' Said Shagun tearfully

Ishita heard that and her heart sunk to her knees for a number of reasons that made her worry even more. She did not want to be greedy but deep down she hoped he would say yes because then at least she could hold on to that to survive. Raman just turned and looked at her for a second or so more before he said

'Honestly I do not know...'' And like that curtains had been drawn.

Shagun broke down and grabbed her bag and walked out of that house heavy hearted because it for the first time had finally sunk in that Raman, the man who was always there had moved on, even though he did not know it yet

'Sir...'' Ishita called and he turned to look at her

'Are you okay'' She added worried

'Hmmm...'' He said but Ishita leaned forward gently putting her hand on his face as she wiped his tears and that was the first time he had realized he was crying

'Oh... This is not very manly or sexy at all...'' He said finally letting go of her hand

'I apologize but I am going to have to postpone our talk for later...'' He added

'No...'' Said Ishita and Raman looked at her

'I mean we can postpone the talk but don't leave just yet...'' She said

'Why...'' he asked

'Don't you want to know what happened to the lady outside the bar...'' She said

Raman looked at her, frowned a bit trying to remember and if finally dawned on him about the story of a lady and Aditya. His lips suddenly turned up and he found himself laughing

'Really... Now you want to tell me...'' He said

'Well it seemed like a good time to complete said story...'' She said and Raman shaking his head said

'I swear you are really weird...''

'So, what did she say...'' He added taking the bait and Santosh watched in disbelief

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Chapter Sixty-Seven

'What the hell have you... What do you think you are doing? What is happening'' Santosh began but she suddenly felt an arm pull her away

'Leave her alone...'' Said Raman

'Raman... You seriously...'' She began but Raman cut her off

'Mom... Let the threats start tomorrow please... Seriously ...Please just leave'' He said turning to his mother

'Are you talking to me like that... Because of her ... HER'' Said Santosh

'Can we at least be civil with each other...'' He said before turning to Ishita

'Can you walk...'' He asked

Yeah why?'' She asked

'We are leaving...'' He said taking her hand and together they walked out leaving a dumbfounded Santosh behind.

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Raman had pretty much dragged her to the car and off they drove. They had been going around for a while and on one seemed to be in the mood to talk. They had issues to discuss, she needed to convince him to stay home and not move and she knew because of what just happened before they left, it was going to be very difficult to do.

After a couple of hours driving around, he made up his mind and he took her to the hotel she was working at sure that was the one place not even his mother could easily get access to him. He walked passed reception with Ishita behind him not sure how she was supposed to act of behave.

She let him lead and stayed two steps back following him around like she was just any other employee. She was afraid of what people might think but he had other ideas. Once they got to the elevators he turned around and asked

'What are you doing''

'Uhm... I will get the next one Sir...'' She said, and he shook his head before he took a step back, took her hand and together they walked into the elevators

She was uncomfortable, he knew it, but he was done caring about how she felt. Keeping her safe was all he cared about, and the sooner people knew that she was his wife the better it was

'Are you alright...'' He asked once they walked into the private presidential suite causing her to turn and look at him

'Yes, I am...'' She asked

'Can I get you something...'' He asked

'No... Uhh... I mean I am fine thank you...'' She said

'How... You never got to eat while we were still at the mansion how are you fine'' He said, but she just looked at him

'I am ordering food...'' He said calling room service

'Can I ask you something...'' He said and she turned to him

'You can't say I can't tell you...'' He added

'Okay...'' She said

'Who is Ruhi...'' He asked

'What...'' She said shocked

'Ruhi... Who is she...'' He asked

'Why... How... Why...'' She said

'It is a name that keeps on popping up. I would investigate and try and figure out who she is but I do not want to do things behind your back anymore so that is why I am asking...'' He said

'If I tell you can you keep it a secret...'' She said

'Hhmmm...'' He said

'She is my sister... I mean Aditya's sister... His twin to be exact...'' Said Ishita teary

'Where is she...'' He said

'I do not know... You grandfa...'' She said hesitating not sure whether this was something she should be telling him

'It that why my grandfather is blackmailing you...'' He asked, and she looked up at him

'You talk a lot when you are drunk'' he said

'Oh My God... Did I say or do anything I should not have? Did I act out of character...? Did something happen... Did I do something to you... Oh My God... Next time if you think I am acting weird, I need you to knock me out... Seriously figure out a way to put me to sleep... I don't care how... You can drug me or...'' She started mumbling

'Okay... Okay... Chill out a second... You did not do anything out of the ordinary...'' He lied

'Really...'' She said

He looked at her for and he knew she was petrified. Knowing better than to scare her even more he said

'You get chatty when your drunk... And very touchy too... You almost stripped me naked...''

'What...'' She said her cheeks suddenly becoming rosy

'Yeah... You are a woman with a very high Libido I tell you. You are just lucky I am a gentleman...'' He said jokingly

'Oh... Oh... I am sorry...'' She said looking away causing him to smile

'It is okay, you are very fun to hang around when you are yourself...'' He said

'So... Ruhi... Does Dadaji have him...'' He added

'No... But he says he knows who does... ' Said Ishita

'So, what does he need for you to do for him to get her back...'' He said but she just looked at him and tears began filling her eyes

'Ahh... Marry me...'' Said Raman and Ishita started to cry

'I am so sorry... If there was any other way I would have said no but I am all she has...'' Said Ishita

'What does he gain from you marrying me...'' Said Raman

Ishita sat their contemplating as to whether she should continue keeping this a secret from him. He was probably the only person who had been truthful to her. He never hid the fact that he did not like her at times, nor did he hide the fact that he was using her at times, he did everything in his power to protect her even when she asked him not to. He always took care of them especially Aditya in more ways than she asked. She was struggling and was running out of places to run to for help. He was it.

'Iyer Estate... 'She said before sighing like a weight was slowly lifting

'What...'' Said Raman

'My inheritance... My father and Mr. Arora knew each other... They were friends, close friends... Everything the Arora's have is mine, my family's...'' Said Ishita

'I do not understand...'' he lied

'My father was a computer genius, but he was horrible on the business side. He was a bit shy and was not very good at socializing so that is how Arora comes in. He was the face my father was the brain. They were the dynamic duo. My father having been raised by a single parent always wanted to do something that would honor his father. Arora understanding what my father went through allowed that the business be named Iyer Corp. He loved my father and my father loved him, like a brother. It was amazing, they made a lot of money and it worked for a while until...'' She said

'Until what...'' Said Raman

Chapter Sixty-Eight

'Well is there anything really that screws up relationships between men other than women and money... My father met my mother... She was a bubbly and charming and the opposite of my father but somehow, he managed to grab her attention and they fell in love. Dad soon after married mom and well, they had me and Nikita...'' She said, and Raman sat down next to her listening

'Suddenly that dynamic duo had turned into a trio and nobody knew how to handle that. Dad soon after got mom into the business and that is when mom discovered Arora was stealing from dad and had been doing it for years...Everything my father had done, all those codes, the patents were always in the Arora Name. It seemed like Arora was the owner of the tech and not my dad. She hated the fact that my father's good nature was being taken advantage of. Dad always thought there would not be an Iyer Corp without Arora and Arora never let him forget it...'' She said chuckling

'Mom always said dad was like another child and she had three because he would always do things that were out there. When we went out to play in the rain or get dirty from playing in the mud or got into trouble for not cleaning... Nine out of ten he was always there with us getting into trouble...''She said, and Raman smiled

'You must really miss him...'' Said Ishita

'Yeah... I do... Mom died early so I do not have a long memory with her. I have fragments. Dad... I remember like he was here...'' She said as tears flowed down her face

'Anyway... Before mom died... Dad had been working on something, mom had gotten patents for him because she did not want him to be taken advantage of. Arora was not happy and that is how the fall out started. He took my father's Company, renamed it Arora Industries... Left Dad in debt... ' Said Ishita

'Oh My God...'' Said Raman

'Soon after that Mom died ... Dad never really recovered but the algorithm he had created he kept working on it for years and had finally made a break through and was about to make it back, that is how he met...'' She kept quiet and looked at Raman

'Met who...'' He asked but she would not say

'Who did your father met...'' Pushed Raman

'Why did you lie?'' She suddenly asked

'Lie about what...'' Said Raman taken back

'The accident why did you lie...'' She asked again

'I did not lie...'' Said Raman

Ishita looked at him for a second maybe more before she suddenly stood up and began walking away

'Where... Where are you going?'' He asked

'Bathroom...'' She said and disappeared to the bathroom

After the escapades of the night before Raman knew there was no way she trusted him. A part of her wanted to but the other part of her did not. She must have gone through so much in her life for her to turn out the way she had.

FLASH BACK: THE NIGHT BEFORE

'Hey... Slow down... ' Said Raman as he took the bottle of alcohol from her hand, but she brushed his hand away

'I just had so little...'' She said slurring her tongue

'You... Ishita... Come on... Give me that...'' He said but she instead stood up, running to the bed while chugging down whiskey

'What is happening right now...'' Said Raman as he followed her

'Come down...'' He said but she refused

He walked up to the bed grabbed her hand and, in a bid, to get her to come down she slipped and hither head hard on the headboard of the bed causing her to pass out.

'Ishita... Ishita...'' He called her, but she was not responding

He began to panic thinking he had hurt her badly when suddenly she sat up and began holding her head.

'Are... Are you alright... Should we go to the hospital...? Why wouldn't you get down like I asked...'' Said Raman panicking

'Ishita... Ishita... Hey...'' He said as he tried to grab her hand

'Oh, shut the f**k up...'' She yelled causing Raman to step back completely surprised

'Ohhh... Finally, she lets me out... Stupid girl...'' she said

'Are you okay...'' Said Raman and Ishita looked up at him

'Who the f**k, are you?'' She said

'That is, it I am calling the doctor...'' He said, and she chuckled saying

''Holy shit your Raman Kumar Bhalla... Oh My God did she really come... I mean no way... You and she are married...'' She said, and Raman frowned a bit not sure how to respond to that crazy

'Well about damn time she listened...'' She said before she came down from the bed and walked to where Raman was

'Ishita... Are you feeling okay...'' He asked worried

'Oh, Excuse my manners... I am Nikita, but you can call me Nicky...'' She said extending her hand

Raman looked at her not sure how to respond to what he was hearing.

'Are you sure you are okay...'' He asked again

'Save for this killer ass headache, Yeah, I am...'' She said smiling but he was not convinced

He put two fingers in front of her and asked

'How many fingers am I holding up...''

'This is ridiculous...'' She said

'Ishita just answer...'' He said

'You keep on calling me Ishita, it is starting to piss me off. I told you I am Nikita... That stupid girl cannot do anything right Seriously...'' She said shaking her head as she stood up and started walking around

'This is seriously gorgeous... Do you live here...'' She said but he just continued looking at her at a loss of words

'Ehheee... Handsome... Snap out of it...'' Said Ishita snapping her fingers at him

'I am so confused right now...'' Said Raman as he ran his hand through his hair

'What were you two doing before I came...'' She asked

'What...'' Said Raman

'What were you two doing?'' She asked again

'Drinking...'' He said

'Alcohol...?'' She asked surprised

'Yeah...'' He said

'Ohhh... She almost never drinks... She is a light weight... But that does not explain why I am here though... She has managed to keep me at bay for months now... Stupid bitch...'' She said

Raman looked at Ishita and in all honesty he was starting to get freaked out. She was acting out o character and talking all sorts of things that did not make any sense. Plus, this Ishita, who was staring out his window was different from the one who walked in. She had a confidence about her, she did not stutter when she spoke, and her general aura was different. It was almost as if he was in the woman with a completely different woman from the one who walked in

'Don't over think. You won't understand...'' She said

'What do you mean?'' Said Raman

'I do not have all night. We have a lot to talk about... Have a seat'' She said and almost as if on cue Raman left the bed and walked to the couch siting down

'First things first... Look at me'' She said causing Raman to look at her

'When you see these eyes... That is how you tell us apart...'' She added

'I... WHAT...'' He said

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Chapter Sixty-Nine

'Ishita and I... Remember these eyes... that is how you tell us a part...'' She said again

'What are you talking about?'' He said confused

'She and I are not the same people... She is weak and pathetic... No way she is anything like me...'' She said

'Why are you talking about yourself as if it isn't you...'' He said

'Like I said, I am me, she is her... We are not the same person...'' She said

'If you do as I say... We can get rid of her and you and I can get to know each other better, like it was meant to be...'' She added

'What does that mean?'' Said Raman and she, ignoring him, said

'She only ever really let me out on of two occasions. When she gets extremely pissed, like crazy pissed that she can't take it. She lets me out. And two, when Aditya is hurt or threatened in some way...'' She said, and Raman frowning said

'You really think you're not you...''

'Oh My God you are starting to piss me off. I am not Ishita... Nikita... Please remember me. Why do you have a habit of forgetting me?'' She said

'What does that even mean?'' He said but she refused to answer instead said

'I made sure you and I get married. And we did... The next few months are going to be fun especially for you and me but for that to happen, we need to get rid of her...''

'Rid of whom'' He said

'ISHITA... What the f**k dude are you retarded'' She said, and Raman taken back said

'Excuse me...''

'Look... I... I mean we... She and I have a million people who want to kill us. I can't have that. If she dies, because she has the body, I die too, you see how this all pans out... So, I need for us to work together get rid of those assholes and make sure I am safe.'' She said

This version of her was very chatty and he figured maybe he try and get something out of her to understand why she was in his life and what she wanted exactly

'Who is trying to kill you?'' He asked

'Well for starters, your ugly ass grandfather... No offence...'' She said

'Why would he want to kill you?'' He asked

'He stole from Ishita's father, but something went wrong, and he only got half of that algorithm. The other half... He thinks she has it...'' She said

'What algorithm...'' Said Raman

'It as an A.I System that was developed to avoid casualties on roads. You would have a system that would sort of take over if it sensed whether you were in danger of having or causing an accident. Many of these are available but this one was ground breaking and it worked. Your grandfather sort of got in touch with her father in a bid to start something together. Ishita's father had the brain, your family had the pockets for it...'' She said

'Artificial Intelligence? But my family does not...'' He began but she cut him off

'Deal in computer software... Yeah, I know but you have a couple of contracts with the Indian Government. Ever wondered what you do for them or you seriously believe you just supply them with food stuffs...'' She said, and Raman just looked at her

'Wow... Your more stupid than you look...'' She said

'Stop insulting me...'' He Said

'Oh... Touched an ego... Apologies...'' She said

'I am... What does... How do the Aroras...'' He began

'Oh, that back stabbing son of a bitch is the one who stole it. The problem was he stole half of it... Your grandfather thinks Iyer left the other half with Ishita... Which is true, but the poor thing has no idea where it is.'' She said

'And you do...'' He said

'Of course, I have it here...'' She said pointing at her head

'Everything Ishita forgot after the accident... I remember like it was yesterday... That code is in here... Locked away and I can give it to you if you help me get rid of her and your grandfather oh, and get Ruhi back...'' She said

'Who is Ruhi...'' He asked

'Aditya's Twin... Most adorable thing you will ever meet. I am not sure where she is, but your grandfather is hiding her somewhere and I must find her. Ruhi and Aditya are the only two things that Ishita has that I want... And you of course... For now,'' She said smiling

'But...'' Raman started but She cut him off

'Which reminds me, Do Not Under Any Circumstances Fall for her if you do I swear I will kill you. I do not like to share...'' She said

'Didn't you say you and she share a body'' He said sarcastically

''That is why I am asking you to help me get rid of her...'' She said

'And how is that possible...'' He said out of curiosity

'Oh, we kill her...'' She said completely blunt and unfazed by Raman's reaction

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'Raman... Sir... Raman...'' Ishita called him startling him out of his stance

'Are you alright...'' She asked

'What... yeah... I am... Yes... I am okay...'' He said

'I have been calling you for a while now. Are you sure everything is alright'' She asked

'Yeah... Sorry...'' He said

'So now what...'' She said

'I wanted to may be take you to see a doctor...'' He said

'Why...'' She asked

'You bumped your head pretty hard last night...'' He said

Ohh... That is why I have a bump... I was wondering what happened...'' she said

'Your serious right now?'' He said, and she looked at him frowning

'Right your you and she is... Right... I am not used to this...'' He said

'Did something happen last night... Did I do something last night that I should not have'' She asked again

'No... Chill out...'' He said

'Any way I wanted...'' He began but before he could complete Romi and Mihir walked in

'I heard you ran away from home. Mom is flipping...'' Said Mihir

'More like freaking out...'' Said Romi as he made it to where they were

'Hey Ishu...'' He said

'Hello...'' She said

'Always polite...'' Said Romi sitting down

'Hey...'' Mihir

'Hello...'' She said but never looked at him

'Where is my son...'' Said Raman and Ishita turned looking at him shocked

'Oh don't be too surprised. Ever since he announced your marriage, he says really weird stuff like that'' Said Romi

'Why is that weird? She is my wife isn't she...'' He said and Romi chuckled saying

'Righhttt...''

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