Bitchy Sister-in-law
1289 Words
I was in my cabin working on all the former project that needs to be closed. I do need to form an alliance with few companies for maintenance and support work. Once this British project is done, I want my company to work on its own project. Till now I maintained it as a service based company but from now I want to turn into a product based company. The other companies of Mehta’s will be giving me the quarterly profit ledger. I should go through that as well. Dad and uncle keep tracks of other companies but we have recruited suitable CEO’s for those companies and I personally wanted to lead this company.
I have been working on this from few months now, my legal team would be taking care of this. Our legal team is nothing but Mehta law firm. We have made abundant progress in that area too. Uncle takes care of that firm as he is a lawyer.
I heard my phone ring, I looked at the caller name but it was from another country. I do have friends from other countries but I have all their numbers. It couldn’t be my brother either I do have his number.
I picked up the call thinking maybe it might be from some client.
“Hello” I kept my voice steady.
“Hi Varun” I grit my teeth when I heard the voice.
Why the f**k is she calling me?
“What do you want?” I said harshly.
I don’t want to hear her awful voice but some part of me is scared that something might have happened to my brother. Even though he hates me, he is still my brother.
“I called to ask how you are doing Varun. I’m your sister-in-law after all” her snide remark made my skin scrawl.
I hate her with passion. She’s a manipulative witch and I’m being modest while describing her. My brother for some reason is head over heels for her, I’m waiting for the day he comes back home after getting his heartbroken when they break up. I know it’s harsh but trust me he is better off without her.
“Cut your s**t, tell me what happened? Is Suraj alright?” I asked addressing my brother.
“Oh, he’s on cloud nine actually” I could actually hear her smirk. Why was he so happy? Did he get a promotion or something?
“And why is that?” I don’t know why I’m continuing this conversation.
“I told you Varun, I warned you but you didn’t listen. Now I’ll be back there with him and claim my place as the queen on Mehta’s kingdom like I actually deserve” her words literally gave me chills.
What has she planned now?
Is Suraj alright? Is he sick?
“God dammit Palak, f*****g tell me what happened?” I yelled getting frustrated by her twisted words.
“Hey, don’t curse. I don’t want my baby to listen” her words turned my blood cold.
No!
That can’t be it.
“Yes Varun, I’m pregnant with your brother’s child” came her voice, she sounded victorious.
I sat there silently as my ear rang.
This is a nightmare. I’m having a nightmare.
That had to be it.
“You were so sure I couldn’t manipulate him into coming back but you underestimated me Varun. I’ll see you soon brother-in-law. Let my father-in-law know about the good news, of course this is his first grandchild” Her evil voice rang and she hung up.
I sat there numb not knowing what to do.
I was sure my brother would see her true colors and dump her sorry ass and come back to us.
I never thought about this as she hated kids, she is like one of those high maintenance girls who hate to put their body through so much change for a baby. I don’t think she would even take care of that baby as a mother should.
Should I be happy that I’m going to be an uncle?
Why am I not happy then?
Why a prominent part of me thinks that either she is lying about the baby or the kid is not my brother’s?
I wouldn’t be surprised if she had cheated on him there. She cheated on him here when she was dating him. For god sake, she made a pass on me even after they started dating.
I suddenly felt this room was closing up on me and I’m claustrophobic so I got out of my cabin. Ignoring Carla, I walked to the elevator. I didn’t even realize I have pressed button to an elevator which is not private. I got in as soon as it opened. I need some air and space. This is too much.
I got in and pressed parking lot button.
How the hell can she be this manipulative? Even if she is actually pregnant with a kid, she’s bringing that poor kid into this world just for pure selfish reason. I know my brother will love that kid to the moon and back and same goes with dad and I but she will make the worst mother. I can bet my life on it.
Dad!
I don’t know what I will tell him.
Will he be happy or freak out like I’m doing right now?
God dammit Palak!
My phone started ringing that was in my hand. I saw the caller id. It was the same number that she called with.
What does she want now? She just ended the call. Why the hell can’t she leave me the hell alone.
Gritting my teeth, I looked at my phone. Getting irritated and angry at it, I smashed it to the ground.
This awful device is what connects her to me and makes my life a hell.
“Varun” I heard a girl yell and turned around to see Akshara standing there leaning to the elevator wall hiding herself from the piece of metal.
Shit!
How can I lose my s**t? What if she got hurt?
But do I care right now? I should talk to dad. I can’t let her hurt my brother more than she already has. If this is one of her filthy game, then I have to put an end to it.
I turned back, not in a mood to talk to her and held my head. I’m already getting a headache.
“Are you okay sir?” I felt Akshara standing beside me.
For some weird f****d up reason, I acknowledged the fact that she calls me sir when she is scared or flustered. When she is normal, she calls me Varun.
Seriously Varun, is this important right now?
“Yes, get back to your work” I said stuffing my hand inside the pant pockets. My voice came out harsher then I intended.
“Okay sir” I heard her timid voice and soon elevator opened at food court floor. She walked out keeping her head low and I actually felt bad for being rude.
Should I apologize?
You have other better things to do right now Varun. Like telling your dad about this mess.
Cursing, I got out of the elevator and bee lined to my car.
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