Anjali knocked once time to assure that no one is there but after a few minutes she didn't get any response she went towards the washroom.
" Anjali hurry, you have to go back home before midnight ", she murmured, and when she pushed the door to open what she saw made her freeze due to fear, her eyes dilated due to shock.
" I am so sorry, I didn't see anything ", Anjali turned her face to the wall due to shame.
Alex frowned and hopped out from the bathtub in his naked glory, he wrapped the towel around his torso to hide his jewelry.
" How dare you enter my room, is that any trick to seduce me?? ", Alex yelled at her. He sounds so rude and cruel that was enough for Anjali to vibrate in fear.
" I... I..... am..... so... So... Sorry ", Anjali apologize with shuttered voice.
Her shuttering made him more furious, " Turn around !! ", Alex ordered but instead of showing her face Anjali stick to the wall like a lizard.
" I said turn around otherwise don't blame me for the consequences ", Alex yelled at him.
" But!! Please wear something ", Anjali basked while sobbing. It's the first time she feels so ashamed and embarrassed because of her stupidity.
" Do you want me to undress you or turn around!!! ", Alex threatened.
" No, please!! ", Anjali turned immediately and when she saw Alex her fear increased ten times because this man is none other than the creep on that day.
Alex smirked and said, " We met again angel ".
" I should have to go ", Anjali turned to leave Alex pushed her against the wall by her hands so harshly that it bruised her skinny wrist.
" Leave me, I didn't know that you were inside. Neither it's my fault, I knocked tes but I didn't get a response so I came here please leave me ", Anjali cried.
" Didn't your mom teach you that you shouldn't have to sneak into strangers' rooms?? ", Alex scolded her harshly.
His words hurt her because her mother is still a sensitive topic to her. Fresh tears started shedding from her eyes.
" Please don't blame my mom, she is the best. It's my fault I took the wrong way to the guest room and by mistake came here ", Anjali apologized while sobbing.
For the first time in ten years, Alex's heart softened by the tears of a teenager.
He feels so guilty to be harsh on her but again he shoved the guilt away because this world isn't suitable for kind-hearted people.
" Now what did I do?? Why the hell are you crying? ", Alex clutched her arms.
" Ahhh... It hurts please let me go. I am so sorry ", Anjali sobbed.
" Did I beat you? ", Alex asked.
Anjali shook her head in no.
" Did I punish you? ", Alex again asked.
Anjali again shook her head in no.
" Then why the hell are you crying? ", Alex screamed at the poor soul that make frightened her a hundred times before.
" Please let me go!! I want to go back home. Please leave me ", Anjali cried hysterically.
" Stop crying otherwise I will lock you there forever ", Alex warned.
Due to fear, she started to stop crying.
" Be a good girl and then I will let you go angel ", Alex wiped her tears with his thumb pads.
" I will but please let me go ", Anjali asked.
" I will angel trust me ", Alex whispered in her years.
Anjali gasped due to this kind of intimacy, at the same time she is feeling scared to push that man away.
" Please let me go ", Anjali again chanted these four words like mantras.
" I will but first answer my questions ", Alex caressed her face.
" Then you will let me go?? ", Anjali asked innocently.
Alex chuckled and pinched her nose which becomes red due to crying.
" I am the man of my word ", Alex assured.
"Ok, then ask me ", Anjali said.
" What's your name? ", Alex asked, although he knew her name he hear it from her mouth.
" Anjali ", Anjali replied.
" Full name ", Alex demanded.
" I don't have a surname ", Anjali replied bluntly.
" Oh so are you orphan?? ", Alex asked while stroking her hair.
" No, it's just I wanted to be an independent woman like my mom. I wanted the world to know by my name, not by my father's surname name or my future husband's surname ( author's thoughts) ", Anjali snapped.
" Interesting !! Do you have a boyfriend?? ", Alex asked bluntly.
" It's personal, I will not answer to it ", Anjali denied.
" Fine then lock inside there ", Alex snapped calmly.
" Fine, I have one ", Anjali lied.
" You are lying !! ", Alex pinched her chin.
" How could you be so sure ? ", Anjali asked rudely.
Alex clenched his jaws and grabbed her throat, " Baby girl don't show me this bitchy attitude ", Alex warned furiously and then left her throat, Anjali coughed and cursed herself for stepping into this mess.
" Now answer me honestly, I will not be kind next time ", Alex warned.
" Do you feel for anyone or have a crush on someone ", Alex asked shamelessly.
" No..... ", Anjali shook her head due to embarrassment.
" Good, keep that one thing in your mind I don't want any male near you otherwise you will be responsible for his death understand ", Alex ordered her.
" Why should I obey you ", Anjali asked with a scared face.
Alex grinned and kissed her earlobe, " Because you are mine from the day I saw you. You only belong to me. It's better to understand it soon ".
" I want to go back ", Anjali because now she is confirming that this man is a lunatic and he could kill her if she didn't escape.
" You may!! ", Alex left her shoulders.
Anjali sighed and thanked God.
" Wait!! ", Alex broke the trance of her happiness.
" I didn't do anything now ", Anjali explained while cursing her luck.
" Your dress is drenched with wine. Go after changing it ", Alex ordered.
" No, I am ok!! I will change it at home ", Anjali excused.
" No, wait for a few minutes. Let me arrange something for you. Besides I don't you to wear these types of dresses. ", Alex said and called someone to arrange the dress for her.
" I should have to go back my friends were waiting for me to go back home ", Anjali reasoned.
" Don't worry, I will send you personally to your home ", Alex assured.
" Please don't bother me, I am ok with it ", Anjali asked.
" I am doing it for myself because you are mine baby girl. I can't let you go out like that so that again the men outside started eye fucking you ", Alex growled and dragged her outside the washroom.
He sat on the bed comfortably like a king and signaled her to sit.
When Anjali turned to sit on the couch, Alex yanked her hand and squeezed it harshly. " Who asked you to sit there? ", He gritted his teeth.
" I am so sorry, I will not. ", Anjali hissed in pain.
Alex pulled her by her hand and forcibly made her sit on his lap.
" It's your place baby girl, my lap is your seat whenever I am around you. Get used to it " Alex kissed the tears from her eyes.
" Please, sir!! It's immoral I am not that kind of girl that you think ", Anjali pleaded.
" I know, that's why I am not harsh on you ", Alex snapped and snaked his muscular arms around her neck. He pulled her closer and inhaled the sweet fruity and chocolaty scent of her scent.
" You are so beautiful!!! ", Alex mumbled and trailed his fingers in her bare back.
" Baby girl doesn't wear backless otherwise you will see the worse side of me ", Alex warned and scratched her back.
" Ouch!! It hurts!! ", Anjali hissed in pain.
" Did you get it? ", Alex asked but instead of sniffing she didn't respond to him and that infuriated Alex.
" Answer baby girl, I want an answer!! Did you get my point ? ", Alex asked again and dug his nails into her flesh.
" I..... I... Get... It... Please leave me, it hurts ", Anjali cried.
Alex stopped hurting her and cupped her cheeks, " Baby girl doesn't force me to free my beast, look what I have done, let me apply ointment on your bruised skin otherwise it will leave a scar on your beautiful skin ", Alex cooed her like she is a toddler.
Anjali got confused but at the same time, she got scared by his bipolar personality.
" Lay on your stomach I will apply ointment on it ", Alex asked.
" I am fine, no need ", Anjali replied but when she saw his eyes become dark to normal ones she immediately lay on her stomach on the bed.
" Good girl!! ", Alex said and took out the first aid kid from the cupboard.
" It will hurt a little bit, ask me to stop if you want to stop ", Alex asked and when he started applying the ointment on his bare back, Anjali hissed due to the burning sensation caused by the ointment.
" It's burning!! ", Anjali cried.
" Shhh!! It will be fine ", Alex started blowing air from his mouth to soothe her pain.
" Stop!! .... ", Anjali screamed and grabbed his hand so harshly that her nails dug into Alex's wrist and blood started oozing from his hands but he didn't budge a bit and continued applying ointment to her back while blowing air so that it will hurt less.
" It's done wait, take a rest until your dress arrives ", Alex ordered.
" Thanks !! ", Anjali asked while biting her lips, although he is the person who is the reason behind these bruises he is the also one who applied the ointment. He is far better than her so-called family.
" You shouldn't, what I did is for myself, I don't want your beautiful skin to be bruised with ugly marks ", Alex snapped rudely, although inside him the butterflies were dancing it will hurt her ego if he would show his kind side.
After a few minutes a lady came with a bag, " Sir this s the parcel you asked for ", she said.
Alex signaled her to go out, and after she left he checked the dress by himself.
" Take it and change ", Alex threw the parcel on the bed, Anjali grabbed it quickly and hopped out of the bed to change.
" Thanks, I promise that I will give it back to you the next day ", Anjali replied.
" No, need it will be useless for me, you have it", Alex said.
" Then let me pay for it ", Anjali asked.
Alex cocked his eyebrow with an amused look and asked, " Ok, so how would you like to pay ten million for this dress, by cash, check, or card? ".
Anjali's eyes widened due to shock and the parcel from her hand fall to the ground.
" So which way you would like to pay me? ", Alex smirked.
" Hehe !! I was joking ", Anjali smiled sheepishly.
" Don't worry consider it as a gift from my side ", Alex said.
" A gift worth 10 billion, isn't it too much? You shouldn't have to waste money like that. At least not on strangers ", Anjali taunted.
" Whatever!! I don't care ", Alex scuffed.
" You should care, you know can spend your 10 billion by providing food to beggars in that way you will get blessings and earn good points in the eyes of god ", Anjali suggested.
" I am not in the mood for taking your so-called lectures besides it's my money I will decide where should I spend ", Alex scolded.
" Rude!! Jerk!! Pervert ", Anjali cursed.
" Did you say something??? ", Alex asked.
" Nothing, I am going to change ", Anjali ran to the washroom and closed the door.
" Silly girl !! So innocent to survive in this cruel world ", Alex laughed.
" Anjali is careful, it's so expensive, rich people's useless choices, a total waste of money. Who cares it's their money, why did bother huh if they spend it like water", Anjali blabbered and wore the gown.
" Do you want me to come in and drag you out ", Alex knocked on the door.
" I am coming !! ", Anjali replied and instantly opened the door.
When saw her, he gave a satisfied look.
" Now can I go out?? ", Anjali asked.
" Yes but keep one thing in your mind, I don't want you to talk to any men other than me ", Alex was warned one more last time.
Anjali nodded her head in yes as she can't again piss off this psycho.
" Good girl!! ", Alex ruffled her hair.
" I should have to go, my friends would be waiting for me ", Anjali said.
" You may baby girl ", Alex said.
Anjali passed a forced smile and walk out of the room, she walk straight to Hall without turning back.
When she saw Neha and Veer she breathed in relief.
" Oh hello miss where were you all the time ", Veer taunted.
" Don't scold her, Anjali tell me did Alessandro propose to you ", Neha asked with excitement.
"No way if he did it then I will break his bones ", Veer gnashed his teeth.
" It's not like that, we just talk a little ", Anjali replied with an upset face.
" Don't like, the little talk didn't take that much time ", Neha teased.
" On the way coming back to you, someone accidentally spilled wine on my dress, so I had to go to the washroom to clean myself that's why I got late. You are just overthinking ", Anjali explained.
" Who gave you this new dress? ", Veer asked with suspicion.
" Silly, who else will give? It's Alessandro, am I right Anjali? ", Neha asked.
" Yes, he!! Gave it to me", Anjali lied.
" Tell me the truth who gave it to you, it's a unique piece designed by a famous fashion designer in Italy. It worth nearly ten billion ", Veer asked.
" Oh!! Veer you think too much, Alessandro is the brother of one of the richest businesses in the world, ten billion wouldn't make any difference in his wealth ", Neha smiled.
" But, still. I didn't feel it right ", Veer said after thinking about it deeply.
" Bro, you are right, I will give it back to him but right now please let's go home. I am not feeling good ", Anjali insisted.
" Let's go I think it's late ", Veer said and took them out of the party.
During the whole ride, Anjali was immersed in the scary thoughts of Alex. She just prayed to god that in the future she didn't want to see him even by coincidence but the poor girl didn't know that someone is hell-bent to make Anjali his.
" Appu!! Where are you lost?? ", Neha shook her body.
" Ahhh!!! Neha, I was feeling tired ", Anjali lied.
" Today sleep with me at my house, you will feel better ", Neha asked.
" But what about Anna? ", Anjali asked with fear.
" Don't be scared, at least have a peaceful sleep for one night ", Neha scolded.
" Yeah!! I badly needed a good sleep ", Anjali agreed to her point as she feels exhausted.
" Anjali!! I am telling you once again, please leave that house and stay with me in my penthouse. I promise I will not keep you with love ", Veer proposed.
" I know bro, you considered me as your little sister and I genuinely feel a sense of brotherly love for you. But I can't leave them. ", Anjali explained
" Why are you so naive, don't you feel humiliated by the way they treated you? Your father hated you and your sister Clara and her mother loath you. Appu why are you living in this hell when there is no one car who es for you except torturing you ", Veer vents his frustration. " I can't until my mom will recover, I can't. It's because of their generosity my mom is alive otherwise she would have died. For my mom I can do anything let alone bear their rude nature ", Anjali smiled painfully. " Kiss mitti ki bani ho tum Appu, the mujhe dar lagta hai Mahi tumhari archaic hi tumhe mitti main na Mila de ( by which soil are you formed, I am scared that what if you mixed in the soil due to your goodness) ", Neha said in an upset tone. " My mom always told me that god always protects their good people because they are God's loved ones. Probably God had given me something special in my fate. Just have patience and faith ", Anjali smiled. " I don't know when your good days will come but if
Anjali was still in deep scary thoughts about Alex, she still can't figure out why out of millions of people he had to be Clara's boyfriend. She thought that she will never see his face again after last night but unfortunately, now she had to bear his presence unwillingly and the worst part is she can't tell anyone because no one will believe her. After all, she is so cheap in their eyes. " Where the hell are you lost you slut!!! ", Anna pulled her elbow. Then Anjali came out of her trance, " Breakfast is ready Anna. ", Anjali replied while biting her lips nervously. Anna checked the dishes by herself and praised her cooking skills of Anjali inwardly. " Good morning mom!! ", Clara hugged Anna. " Oh!! Sweetheart why troubled yourself by coming here, I was about to send your breakfast to the room. So that you and Alex could spend more time alone ", Anna asked. " It's Alex's idea he wanted to talk to dad about us ", Clara informed and blushed. " Well I can see what's the imp
"Thank god, the cafe is closed for today, I will have plenty of time to prepare dinner ", Anjali deeply sighed. " If it is in my hands then I will add poison to the dishes for that devil, how could he try to molest me", Anjali cursed while chopping poor veggies brutally. " You bitch how dare you defame my boyfriend, you whore ", Clara yelled and chunked Anjali's hair. " I didn't do anything Clara, please leave my hair it's hurting ", Anjali cried but she didn't stop and dragged her to Hall where Anna and Stephen were waiting for her. Clara threw her on the floor like she is a kind of trash. " Mom, teach this bitch a good lesson, how dare she pull a stunt to break my relationship with Alex. Such a filthy whore ", Clara cursed. " Anna please tell her I didn't do anything!! I was not at fault ", Anjali begged. " Oh really then tell me what is it?? ", Anna showed the headlines of the news on her phone. When Anjali read it her eyes widened in shock, and fear completely cons
" Ahhmm... Ahhh... W*ter.... W*.... W*ter ", Anjali stirred her eyes and groaned in pain. Her body is aching badly and it's difficult for her even to move a finger. " My child!! You scared me ", Rose cried and kissed her forehead. " Water..... Water.... Ouch..... ", Anjali asked because her throat is aching and it feels dry. Rose poured water in glass and carefully help her to have it by her hands. " Do you want more? ", Rose asked and caressed her face. " No, I am fine ", Anjali passed a painful smile. " I am so sorry my child, I didn't came on time and you have to end up in hospital. They are such a monsters ", Rose cursed. " Aunt please, don't blame yourself or them, it's my fault. I shouldn't have to pull that stunt publically, I exaggerate on a small matter ", Anjali admitted her fault. " Oh please don't blame yourself, I knew fou can'
Rose looked at the innocent yet angelic character in front of her ,it's really hard to have a company of such a nice person. She always dreamed a daughter like Anjali but fate never gave her that happiness but still she is satisfied that at least she have Anjali and she fulfilled all her dreams by giving all her love and care to Anjali like she is her own daughter. " Your heart is made up of diamond, so pure, transparent and precious but I am afraid of the tragedies. I don't want you to end up like your mother ", Rose caressed het hairs lovingly. " Don't worry, I am strong enough to handle every pain " Anjali assured her. " Your mother was so confident like you but lo om how she end up. ", Rose courter back. " I know but still my mother bis still fighting, I know she will not give up so easily and one day she will be able to walk again " She said with hope. " Hopes are so
Alex remained calm and tried to insert the ring but it didn't, he tried it forcibly , Clara jerked her hand, " You are bruising my finger!! Insert if in another one ", she scolded. Alex feels so engaged by her word but he gulped the lump of insult just for the sake of his revenge and slid the ring in Clara's other finger. " You may kiss the bride ", the priest announced and Alex made a sour face . Clara reduces the distance between them and passed a naughty grin. Alex fisted his palm and kissed her lips, when his lips touched the lips of Clara, pure disgust crept over his body . He was feeling pukish, " Sorry babe, I am not feeling good, I want to go back to home ", Alex pushed himself away from Clara and lied. Clara passed a fake calm smile and said, " It's ok!! I can understand, you may go and wait for me until I come back after attending the guest. After we can leave them like that ", Clara excused.
" I feelsl scared!!! ", Anjali replies with horror look on her face. " Why?? Are you not feeling good!! Let's go to hospital. Don't feel scared I am with you. Nothing will be happen to you, trust me " Rose panicked. Anjali passed a faint smile and said, " Calm down I am good!! It's just something else which make me scared ", Anjali tried to calm her. " Those Grayson bastard!! I am sure that they did something but this time don't be sacred. I will fight for me ", Rose cursed and gritted her teeth. " Rose they did nothing . Please don't curse them ", Anjali frowned. " If they tried to hurt you once again then I am sure, I will fight for you, if I have to die then I will not hesitate ", Rose patted her cheeks. " Please aunt!! Don't curse then, they are my family ", Anjali pleaded " How could you be so naive?? Leave it!! It's usele
One year later..... Everything is changed, Anjali was busy in completing her studies and then her part time job. Finally the day have come when she will be completely graduated and as usual she topped in the school. " Are you excited!!! ", Rose asked to Anjali who is getting ready for his graduation ceremony. " Yeah!! Off course, but I miss Veer bro and Nega, they were my rock support and all I am is because of them. They made me believe in myself. ", Anjali sighed, it's been an year since that day. At first she love the city but very soon the absence of Neha, Veer, Ananya and her family started making her upset, even though the new school is good, all te students behaved nicely with Anjali but still she felt a strange kind of emptiness. " I know but don't worry soon we will shift back and meet them the compensate all the loss ", Rose cheered her. " Yeah!! But first I will get lots of beating from Veer and Neha with scolding as dessert, then we can think about other