The next day, Sidd got ready and went to Rai diamond trading company. After the meeting with the board members, Radhika requested him to out with her as usual. They went to the beach, roaming around, chatting, laughing, and having fun. Taking pictures together with him was a pleasing accomplishment for her. After a few hours, Sidd dropped Radhika home. I was in my room when Sidd visited. He came close and sat down beside me on the bed. “Hi! What’s up?” he asked. I just glanced at him without a word. I was partially angry with him. “What’s wrong? You don’t look cheerful,” he added. “Why should I look cheerful when you haven’t been taking my calls since morning? You have changed, you know,” I stated, a bit upset. “Uh-oh! I’m sorry,” he apologized. “I was in a meeting with Radhika’s board members. From there I had to go out with her. I’m sorry,” he expounded. “And why would you go out with her?” “She requested me to and I couldn’t refuse her, I’m sorry, okay?” he apologized holding
One day, Kiara followed Rani up with her car to Radhika’s house. Rani didn’t notice she was trailing her. She drove inside while Kiara pulled over on the street to wait. Some minutes later, Rani drove out and Kiara drove in. She alighted from her car and walked to the door. She pressed the doorbell button to notify her presence and Radhika opened up.“Wow, look who we have here. Kiara Singh, her sister’s keeper. What do I owe this surprise visit, Kiara?” Radhika stated with a sneer.“I’m not here to exchange words with you, Radhika. I just want you to tell me exactly what you want from my sister and her boyfriend,” Kiara demanded. “I know of your cunning and deceptive character, and how many relationships you have ruined in college. So, tell me, Radhika. Are you planning the same with Rani?”“Bravo,” Radhika clapped her hands, laughing. “Kiara Singh, I thought you were wise but now I know how dumb you are. What do you take me for? A fool? Tut tut! You are desperate but Radhika Rai
The next day, I paid Radhika a surprise visit. I opened the door and went inside. Upon entering the living room, I heard voices from the kitchen. It was Radhika and her friend, Soni. They were both chatting about Sidd. I thought I had a friend but what I heard shocked me to the core.“Of course, girlfriend, Sidd is super cute, caring, and simply amazing. He is the most handsome guy I have ever seen,” Radhika praised cheerfully.“But he has a girlfriend, right? What are you going to do about her?” Soni asked.“You don’t have to worry about her, she’s already in the past,” Radhika set forth.At that moment, I decided to walk in and the two were astounded to see me.“Hey, Rani! You didn’t tell me you were coming,” Radhika stated cheerfully and tried to embrace me.“Don’t touch me!” I flinched. “How could you? I thought you were a friend and I trusted you. I should have listened to Kiara when she said you were a no good person,” I poured out. I felt like crying then. For heaven’s sa
The following week was my birthday party and I invited some friends and family members. I bet Sidd had invited Radhika, she was present too. I, dressed up in my lovely boho chic white flared gown with a gold tint and stepped down the staircase glamorously with all eyes on me. Sidd gazed at me with more affection. I stepped down the last staircase with Sidd still gazing at me.“Hey!” I smiled.“You are dazzling, sweetheart,” Sidd complimented.“Thanks a lot,” I appreciated not letting off my smile. “Come, on,” I commented holding his hand and we went into the gathering.Relatives and friends were simply happy to see me as their praises kept on blowing up my mind. I received plenty of gifts from almost everyone present except for my whole right boyfriend. Though I received lots of gifts that lay in a pile on the floor, still I knew one more special gift was missing. I didn’t mind asking Sidd at first, maybe his gift is going to be in a whole different way. I introduced him to my rel
The following morning, Sidd called and when I took my phone to answer the call, I remembered Radhika’s condition and dropped the phone. He kept on calling and I ignored him in tears.My mom soon came into my room with a glass of warm milk.“Rani, dear, what happened to you yesterday?” My mom asked tenderly as she handed the glass of milk to me.“Nothing happened, Mom. I’m okay. I just need some rest, that’s all,” I responded with a faked-up smile.“Are you sure, dear?”“Don’t worry, Mom, I’m fine,” I assured and my mom sighed.Later in the day, Sidd came to visit me. He knocked severally but I refused to open the door. Since the door wasn’t locked, he opened it and came inside. He met me seated on the bed simply staring at the door.“Hey, Rani, what’s up with you?” he asked coming to sit beside me.“Have you lost it, Sidd? Why would you barge in on me like that?” I rebuked coldly. Deep down I was bitter, I will never talk to Sidd in such a manner.“I’m sorry, I have been knoc
The following morning, Radhika visited the Arora family. She joined them in having breakfast and at that moment, Kiara believed she was behind everything. Sidd wasn’t at the dining table, he was in his room, seated on his bed, looking depressed.Radhika went to Sidd’s room after breakfast. She knocked but he didn’t respond. She opened the door and went inside. She met him in a gloomy state. She walked closer and sat down beside him.“Sidd, what are you doing to yourself?” she began. “Come on, it’s not the end of life, she’s not worth it, okay?” Radhika declared. Sidd just stared into space without saying anything. “Sidd, are you listening to me at all?” she asked and he rested his head on her shoulder.“I love her so much, Radhika, I can’t survive without her,” he sobbed.“I can understand your feelings, but it’s obvious she never loved you. I’m always here for you, okay?” she consoled, running her hand through his hair.Later on, Sidd’s mom was in her room staring into space whe
Two days later, I was in my room when Radhika called.“Hey, lover girl, how are you doing?” Radhika began sarcastically.“What more do you want, Radhika?” I queried.“I just wanted to know how you are doing, I mean no harm,” she said rather in a mockery tone. “Anyways, I want you to do something for me. Soni, my bestie is having her birthday party tomorrow and I want you to dance for her,” Radhika said.“I can’t do all your bidding, okay? Haven’t you achieved enough?” I asked upset.“I have achieved nothing yet, darling, I just want Sidd to see you as the cheap slut that you are. Either you do what I want or watch him be criticized by society.”“What have I ever done to you? Why are you punishing me this way?” I asked sadly.“I will text you the address, dress gorgeously, okay?” Radhika stated and hung up.I love dancing but certainly not this way. I’m never a stage dancer. What can I do? I got to follow Radhika’s rules.The following day, I was at the birthday party. I bet R
The following day in the hospital, Sidd sat sadly looking at me. I was still unconscious then.“Come on, Rani, you are taking too long to wake up,” Sidd lamented impatiently. “You have to open your eyes now, I want to see your beautiful smile, I want to hear your voice, Rani, come back to me already, please,” Sidd continued and at that moment, he sighted my finger move. “Rani?” he called out and I opened my eyes. “How are you feeling now, Rani?” he asked curiously with excitement.“Who are you?” I queried forcing myself to sit up on the bed.“You don’t remember me?” Sidd asked rather scared or surprised.“Does that hurt?” I uttered smiling.“You do remember me, right?”“Um, I will think about it.”“Come on.“I can’t ever forget you, Sidd,” I smiled.“Thank God! I’m super glad to have you back. I love you so much. No, not so much but in extreme,” Sidd expressed and we both smiled. I was discharged later on.A few days later, I and my