Arya's POV

"I will be there Maa," I told and requested the driver to turn the car, who completely neglected it like he didn't even hear me.

"Why aren't you listening to my command," I asked in a slightly raised tone and he replied in a shaken voice.

"We got the order to take you directly to Raichand Villa, young lady."

I felt my head throbbing with his words and asked, "Who told you?"

"Neil Sir."

He replied and I held my head with my palm, I knew Neil wouldn't have done it by his choice but I needed to meet my family.

Maa didn't even tell me what happened just asked me to come home and was crying so much, I wondered what would have happened.

She usually doesn't do things like this and trouble me, there would be major reason behind her tears.

"I am ordering you to turn the Car to my parent's home," I said in a serious tone, knowing very well that he wouldn't listen to my request.

He scaredly stared at me through the rearview mirror and I again said in a stern voice.

"Would you disobey Your Sarkar's wife?"

His eyes widened in horror and he shook his head before turning the car and pulling it on the way to my parents' home.

I sighed, using my husband's name has never been my cup of tea but sometimes situation makes me do it.

In a few minutes, we reached and I carefully got out of the car only to see people gathered around my paternal house and a man shouting so loudly taking my Baba's name.

"Abhoy Babu, tomar kache taka chhilo na tahole tomar meyekẏe keno bie dile? Humm?"

(Abhoy Babu if you didn't have money why did you marry off your daughter...huh?)

I pushed the crowd aside and saw my mother and father standing there with bowed heads and Ramona Di sitting on the stairs with tear-stained eyes.

"If you can't pay back me money I will seal the house," That scary man shouted, harshly pulling my father's arm and I rushed towards them before standing in between that man and my father.

"Can't you talk without touching and disrespecting him," I yelled at him just to see him disgustingly eyeing me up and down.

He gave me a dirty smile, making me scrunch my nose in disgust but his next action made me stumble back in fear, he fucking tried to touch my baby bump.

"Aru..."

But before I could fall on my butt my father handled me by holding my arms.

That dirty creature laughed and said with a shitty smile, "Both daughters of yours are pretty Abhoy Babu."

Baba came forward and said with a joint hand, "Leave Dujoy...I would return your money to you with interest... don't create a scene here and humiliate my daughters."

"What scene old man you didn't return my money so I came here to inform you but I have a good exchange offer.... give me your THIS daughter for tonight."

He pointed towards me eyeing my baby bump and disgust crawled all over my body, my veins burned in anger and I moved forward.

"What did you say repeat it?" I yelled at him and he opened his mouth to say something but before that, I removed my flat slipper and slapped hard on his cheek.

Not once but three times with more intensity than before.

I held his hand and handed that slipper to him, "Now Fuck Off you Bastard and I will return all your money with double interest but After that don't show this rotten face."

He moved toward me with ragging eyes but a huge wall stood in between us blocking my view completely.

I realized it wasn't a wall but someone's familiar broad back and that raspy voice told me who he was.

"Didn't you hear My Sister in law's words, She told you TO FUCK OFF MORRON OR Do you truly want to drag Raichand here, You know it won't take seconds for you to beg on your knees."

Tanishq said showing his middle finger to the man and making me chuckle behind him.

When I peeked to see that dumbo I didn't expect fear on that garbage's face But what stunned me more was his next words.

"I am sorry Madam I-

"Fuck The hell out of here," Tanishq shouted at him and he immediately walked from there.

After that, the crowd too emptied the premises of my parent's house and I playfully hit on his shoulder making him turn to look at me.

"What are you doing here?" I asked with a raised eyebrow and he answered showing his tooth, "Came to check on my buddy."

I stared at him continuously knowing very well he was lying and he replied, "Neil Bhai sent me here."

I rolled my eyes hearing his words, I wasn't a kid that these people were always behind me, though internally I was scared of Badi Dadi Sasuma just as a kid.

I opened my mouth but Maa's voice pulled me back, "Are you fine, Mishri (Sweet)?"

She worriedly checked my arms and I answered with a side hug, "I am fine Maa."

"Take her inside or did you plan to keep her out of the house?" Baba said and Maa gestured for me to walk, while Tanishq followed us.

We sat in the living room and I noticed Ramona Di was silent all the time while Tanishq was doing something on his phone with an evil smile.

I didn't understand why she was here when she had her husband's house to take care of.

I turned towards Maa, who was continuously asking me about Baby and How my pregnancy was going and I answered her.

"I am fine Maa....So is this lil one."

She deliberately avoided the topic of the Raichand family nor did she inquire about Krunal and my relationship.

My parents were always against it and after marrying Sarkar the restriction I got from Raichand's just fuelled their anger more.

Krunal never treated them as in-laws, nor did he act like son in law, his work was everything to him so I can't force my parents to accept him, just because he treats me as his wife.

Whom to tell? In these three years, he never had been at my parent's house for milliseconds too.

"How are you Di?" I asked carefully adjusting myself on the Sofa feeling terrible back pain.

With my growing belly, the pain in my back is also worsening, I doubt if I am pregnant with one baby or the twins because of this horrific pain.

She didn't say anything and got up to leave ignoring me completely.

"Are you still angry with me?"

She stopped and turned to look at me making me lower my eyes instantly with the accusations her stare held and I heard her voice.

"Your lowered eyes tell everything, try to ask yourself, Mrs Krunal Raichand."

I bit my lower lip hearing the way she addressed me and said looking at her, "Di I just wanted...to...I... didn't mean to hurt-

"But you did...just to marry a billionaire Arya Raichand you hurt me ..You are selfish...and you know that selfishness cost me my whole life-

"Ramona...How You Are Talking With Your Baby Sister?" Maa shouted at her but she continued.

"I am not finished yet Maa...And You listen this selfishness is going to sink you so badly...As an elder sister, I would never want it to happen but what you sow shall you reap....congratulation for baby...but please don't come to me with that pathetic sympathy of yours..your face irritates me... don't you get tired of showing your gratefulness."

I kept there sitting with tears in my eyes hearing her hurtful words but my tongue was too heavy to respond to those allegations.

"And One more thing, I don't care how much money your CM Husband holds but if you respect me a 1% too, Don't show off it by meddling in my matter, I will sell myself to earn but I don't need that stained money-

"Ramona," Maa slapped her hearing her disgusting words and I turned to look at Tanishq hoping he didn't mind her words and to my relaxation, he was sitting with a stoic face.

"Are you out of your mind? And why are you blaming her?" Maa shouted pulling her arms.

Baba who was silently listening to everything came forward and stood blocking her behind his back.

"Now you would abuse your married daughter, Ramya?" He raised his voice at Maa who sighed with tears and sat on the couch.

I tried to know what they were hiding from me because I very well got the idea there was something they were hiding but after her outburst, I was sure about it.

"What happened Maa?"

"Don't ask her I will answer to you," Baba said and I stared at him to see anger in his eyes.

"Her husband sent her back because we didn't become able to fulfil their demands....and not only her but I too think that you are responsible for her condition Arya."

'Do I am responsible for my sister's destruction?'

I felt land slipping out of my legs and I gasped trying to pull the air in my lungs, my body froze and I knew I was again getting a panic attack.

His words rang in my head breaking apart my heart so brutally that I felt someone deliberately stabbing it with a knife.

"Bhabhi..." I heard Tanishq's voice, and someone shaking me violently but until then everything felt so lifeless.

Author's POV

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The sun settled down and the moon took over his duty weather was clear with chill air flowing freely and stars were shining proudly in the sky.

The Museum, where the stage was set for the historic oath-taking ceremony created an atmosphere formal yet joyous to the supporters of the new Cheaf ministers of state.

The crowd was buzzing with excitement and anticipation, as they stared at the new leader of the state who was a young handsome man speaking the aura same as his father, Ishan Raichand, who once ruled the country with his extravagant presence.

He waved to them with a constant fake smile as always with no traces of fakeness looking in it, his handsome face adorned with an aura that pulled every attention at him, leaving no choice of negligence and he began his speech.

"My fellow citizens,

Today, I, KRUNAL RAICHAND stand before you with a sense of gratitude and humility, as I take the oath of office as the chief minister of this great state. I thank you for your trust and confidence in me, and I pledge to serve you with honesty, integrity, and dedication."

He paused for seconds and pulled a huge smile on his thin lips continuing further,

"I also thank the governor for administering the oath, and the leaders of the coalition parties for their support and cooperation. I assure you that we will work together as a team, to fulfil the aspirations and expectations of the people.

We are living in challenging times, where we face many issues and problems, such as poverty, unemployment, corruption, violence, and environmental degradation. We need to tackle these issues with courage, vision, and innovation. We need to create a state that is prosperous, peaceful, and progressive. A state that is inclusive, equitable, and respectful of diversity. A state that is proud of its culture, heritage, and identity.

To achieve this, we need the participation and contribution of every citizen. We need to work as one, with a common goal and a common destiny. We need to uphold the values of democracy, secularism, and social justice. We need to respect the constitution, the law, and the institutions of our state and nation.

I appeal to you to join me in this mission and to support me with your suggestions, feedback, and constructive criticism. Together, we can make this state a model for the rest of the country, and a beacon of hope for the world.

Thank you."

He finished and a strong loud applause from the public, and cheers filled the auditorium.

Celebrating the victory of the mighty but his brain was in another world.

It wasn't his destination he very well knew his aims were higher than this and he wouldn't stop until he reached his goal dodging every riddle out of his way, doesn't matter what sacrifice it demanded.

He got down off the stage with calculating steps making the other leaders stand before him with his extracurricular aura.

He walked shaking hands with leaders and that's when his eyes met those evory ones who were filled with longing for him and just beside her was a man who didn't care to stand in his respect.

Not he would stand and he knew it very well.

She immediately forwarded her hand not before wiping it on her neatly cleaned white cotton saree.

"Bade Arso ke baad mulaquat Hui hai Sarkar, Jaise Aakhon ko sukun ka dariyan mil gaya ho, Badhayi ho!!" She said the second part so hushedly that he and only she could listen to it.

(After many years, there has been a meeting, O ruler, as if the river of tranquillity has been found for the eyes, Congratulations!!)

A smile was illuminating her beautiful features making her shine out, even in that simple saree she wasn't looking any less than Apsara.

She waited for him to shake his hand with her but what he did left her mourning.

He joined his hand and said with a smile, "Dhanyavad Neharika Ji, Haar jeet to chalti rahti hai, aasha karte hai Aapke Pati thik hai."

(Thank you, Neharika Ji. Victories and failure are a part of life; I hope your husband is doing well.)

She opened her lips to say something but Aadarsh came near him and handed his phone making her stop at the moment.

A huge smile broke on his lips making her curious to know the reason, "Hasi kafi gehri hai Sarkar, koi khas lag raha hai."

She deliberately taunted making him smirk and he answered straight forward, "Hamari Sherni....hamara matlab Patni."

(My Lioness...... I mean wife)

Her smile faded and his smile widened more...just then Sher Baba came near his ear and said something wiping every emotion out of his face.