𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨~
"Hello? " The women spoke in a firm tone
The women who was none other than the cruel MEENA VIKRANT MALHOTRA. The wife of Vikrant malhotra and the mother of Aviraj. Her presence was enough to shook a person from head to toe and the way she carried herself even after being 56 proved why everyone wanted to be like her.
"Am I talking to Mrs Jheel malhotra"?. The voice said almost urgently.
" It's her mother in law. What is it doctor "? The women asked curiosly.
" Mam.. Umm.. The reports just came out and it's proven that.. Jheel malhotra is infertile and won't be able to get pregnant"
"What!" Meena said stunned. Her voice dripping with anger.
"Yes mam. Even we were not able to believe it and tried to somehow find and solution but we are unable to now. So l hope you stop forcing Jheel for the heir now. It's not possible. I hope you understand. ".. Just after saying these words, the man hanged up.
Meena was beyond furious. The face which was calm a few minutes ago was vanished just in an instant after the call and the news.
She stormed towards the room of Jheel.
Jheel, wrapped in an elegant blue anaarkali was sitting on her bed reading a book when suddenly she heard the voice of the women, she wanted least to see. She got up and opened the door only to see her furious MIL in front of her
Again.
"Mother.. What is it?. She asked. Her voice almost faint and scared. Head bowed down in front of her and hands in front of her nervously playing with her ring.
" The doctor called. The results are out and you know what does it say?
Jheel looked at her confused. Gulping nervously she collected her strength and spoke. "What"
"It says that YOU ARE INFERTILE!" Meena said. Her voice cutting deep through the silence.
Jheel head shot up almost instantly. Her eyes widening in fear and dread. She couldn't believe her words. What will happen now? How will she be able to give an heir now? What will be the reaction of Aviraj? All these questions were eating her up slowly.
*you had one.. ONE job to do Jheel. But you couldn't even do that can you? You always make us suffer because of you!. And because of YOU my son will have to hear taunts now!.
Just after hearing those words, Jheel eyes started pricking with tears but she tried. Tried so hard to control so that it doesn't seems like she was trying to gain sympathy and looking like a fragile fool.
Although she was used to these taunts and harsh words of Meena and others about her not able to conceive even after one year of her marriage. She still was strong enough to not let these things try to get through her heart.
But today it was different. It was as if her hopes of creating a perfect little life ahead was crumbling in front of her eyes little by little. The dreams she dreamt of her future and all breaking apart.
"Fault? You're talking about fault here? NO! it's true that it's not your fault because it's our fault that we married our Aviraj to a filthy girl like you"
"But no! I won't ever let his name taint because of you!. Now listen to me carefully. You and Aviraj will get a divorce. And you will leave from here quietly without causing any ruckus!"
Suddenly Jheel froze. Her eyes widening up and mouth ajar. She couldn't believe what she was hearing right now. After all these years of devoting her whole life to the family who gave her nothing but pain.
Not even a single day had passed where they showed her love Or talked nicely to her. Always made sure to make her feel unwanted and Underserving of their love and now that's all she gets for staying loyal for this family? A divorce? Without her consent. Without asking if she wants it or not?
How cruel can a family be? So cruel that you will leave a person who is already broken inside from her past traumas and her current life struggle and on top of that you're leaving her alone to bear this pain alone.
"No mom. A.. AVIRAJ ji will never allow this. He would not give me a divorce" . She said, her voice almost breaking.
"Oh yes he will. As soon as he gets to know that you can't even give him a heir, he will leave you and marry again to a better person than you" Meena said.
"Now pack your bags and LEAVE!"
Jheel was not able to believe her ears. What is even happening to her life. Why does every problem come clashing down her life. Why can't she be happy even for a day. Just.. Just when she thought that her life can't get any worse, she got to know that she can't get pregnant.
And a divorce?
No.
She had to meet AVIRAJ.
.
.
.
.
(At malhotra industry building. )
Jheel quickly made her way to the receptionist and asked her about AVIRAJ.
" I want to meet Aviraj.. Quickly" She said breathing heavily.
"Umm..do you have an appointment? " The receptionist said confused.
I'm- .. There it hit her. He never told anyone about her. None of them had seen her face. They didn't know who the wife of Aviraj malhotra is. Who Jheel malhotra is.
"It's urgent..please let me go and meet him. I swear I'll be quick"
"I'm sorry mam but it's out of our rules and l can't let you go in. If l do this then l might lose my job." The receptionist stated sounding sorry towards her.
"I understand it but can you please just.. Tell him my name and ask him if he wants to see me Or not. Please." Jheel started to panic now. She needs to see him somehow.
"Fine mam. I'll try." She said and started dailing his number.
There. He was standing in front of the huge window of his personal office. Looking outside of the hustle and bustle of the city. His sleeves folded and tie lose. Hair ruffled from running his hands through it.
He mind lost in the thought of his mother words he heard few minutes back. Knuckles tight and jaw clenched. As if he could just punch anybody who will trigger him now at this moment.
That was what he hated the most. His anger. His wrath.
His mother's voice ringed again and again in his ears.
She's unable to give an heir
Divorce her and marry someone else.
I'll find someone better than her.
That was the words of her words. So short yet piercing deep through his heart. But why? Isn't this what he wanted?
He never wanted to marry in the first place and that to for a fucking heir.
Suddenly he heard his phone ring and he turned his heels towards his polished leather chair. His coat hunged on its back.
"Speak"
"Good afternoon sir. A girl name JHEEL wants to see you. Should l let her in?
"Jheel" He whispered to himself. As if testing her name from his mouth for the first time. Or as if to calm his nerves down.
But then...
"Make her wait for two hours. I'm busy in some work" . His cold voice rang through the phone speaker making jheel freeze in her place.
The receptionist looked at her sadly and adviced her to sit on a bench for the time being.
I.. I don't understand. Why is Aviraj doing this? He has always given me cold shoulder and always made sure that our relationship is nothing but just a mere show in front of people.
But today's topic was important. It's important for both of our life and he couldn't even have a conversation with me?
Why?
Am l nothing to him?
I need to talk to him about this. About the divorce and about the heir. I know that he will never divorce me. He might be cruel and cold but a divorce? And that too when l need him the most. No way!
(After two hours.)
After what felt like an eternity, jheel was called into Aviraj cabin.
As she opened the door nervously, suddenly she saw a heartbreaking scene in front of her.
Aviraj was shirtless.
With a girl on his lap?
No this is not true. I.. I must be dreaming. Aviraj would never do this. He might be cold towards me but he can't cheat on me.
But how can l justify the scene in front of me.
No god please..
Why did you do this Aviraj ji.? Out of all the person l believed you the most. Now what will l do now? I already had a lot going on in my life and you made it worse Aviraj ji.
But.. I can't just blame him for everything without clarifying.
After collecting a lot of efforts, jheel entered Aviraj cabin, diverting all the attention to herself.
And then their eyes met.
One was soft and calm like petals and ocean.
And the other one was hard and cold as an ice.
The girls looked at jheel with piercing gaze. Throwing daggers at her with her eyes. She tighten her grip on Aviraj's shirt and looked at Jheel as if mocking her.
"A.. Aviraj ji". Jheel voice echoed through the quiet and cold room. The tension was palpable and none of them was willing to break the eyes connection.
Aviraj looked at the girl on his lap and said rudely.
" Out" .
"But-"
'I said fucking get out! ".
Jheel flinched because of his tone. Her heart was too weak for all this. She already suffered enough in the past to again witness this cruelty.
The girl stood up from his lap reluctantly and went towards the door not before throwing a rude look at jheel.
After the girl gone, jheel entered aviraj cabin and went to him.
"W.. What was that? Who was that girl aviraj ji? "
Aviraj looked at her. Deeply. His gaze unwavering. A softness flicker in his eyes just for millisecond before hardening again.
Just when jheel thought that he would explain himself and apologize to her. Or even give her justification.. Just then..
There it was.
His smirk.
Big and mocking
Not a single ounce of shame. Not a flicker of hesitation.
And then...
She snapped.
"Care to explain what was that girl doing on your lap? " Jheel voice almost got hard from soft and sweet. She wasn't sugar coating her words anymore
She needs answers now. Loud and clear answers.
So guys how was the chapter?..
If you like it then please make sure to comment. That will really motivate me to write further.
I'll make sure to make the chapter longer in further chapters.
Thank you. 💗
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