With you Forever

CHAPTER - 33

Aditi's Pov

Ishita had now became a biggest obstacle in my way. Her absence made me more close to Uncle Rudra. I was totally on my plan, then her sudden change in attitude shook the base of my entire plan.

Uncle Rudra's last night conversation rang in my mind. He had already persuade his daughter to come back to his mansion. Not in the earth, I was going to recieve the same respect there, once Ishita will come back. She will be his only daughter and I will always be his niece. And then there would be a full stop to the things I was doing taking Uncle Rudra's advantage.

No... I won't let this happen ever. I had pretend all this year, to be a loving, caring daughter in front of Uncle Rudra. I tried to catch his attention to replace Ishita in his business. But that old man had to ruin everything. I never got it. What did he get by being insulted everytime from his own daughter when she rudely ignored all his love and care without giving a single glance to all his pleadings. His love for Ishita made me jealous. I knew that I could never replace it. But what I can acquire is his property and I was entirely focused into that.

I definitely had no plan. I had to accept Ishita in Verma mansion. I for sure can't oppose Uncle Rudra. That old man was too hard to play. But I would make sure to turn the game on my side.

Yeah, that was it.

The air inside this room was already polluted with the hush-whispers of praising that were directed towards Ishita. And for me it was unbearable.

Clicking both my heels on the white marble, I made my way towards outside, parting the crowd that was so eager to admire Ishita. It was so hard for me to breath the inside air.

I came outside and exhale a breath of relaxation. Finally, free from that torture. Everything was a torture for me, when it didn't count in my favour.

What a bad day! First Uncle Rudra persuaded his stubborn princess to come back to the mansion and now the whole office is chanting her name as if she had earned an olympic medal for them. Stupid people. Stupid Day.

But the day was still not end. It was only a little more than the half of the day that has passed. And the other half was definitely going to be mine.

When, I was about to move towards my cabin, a familiar face came into my view. Well, a few days back, this face was so unfamiliar for me. But, now I got my interest on him. After all I had to take interest in everything and everyone, that came under Ishita Vermas' consideration.

And now, the matter... Sorry, the man of interest was Aahan Choudhry.

Just a mere employee! My subconscious mocked.

Definitely not. He is the love-interest of our mighty Ishita Verma. Now what if she is still unaware of this. Her this dumb behavior towards feelings had always lend me an upper hand. First with Uncle Rudra and now with - Aahan Choudhry.

Without a second thought, I moved towards him. He was sitting on the waiting area. His hands were locked with each other and head was over the hands. Someone was being tensed here for nothing. Well he must have no idea about his overprotective immediate boss, who is fighting for him inside the conference hall. Now he doesn't need to know that, does he?

Definitely not. Because that would make my plan easier.

I reached near him. "Hello. You look tensed?" I spoke in way more politeness. He looked up and eyed me in confusion. I smiled and said, "Aah... You must be confused. Sorry, I didn't introduce myself. Aditi Ray. I work here as a HR manager."

"Hello, Mam. Sorry, I haven't noticed you ever." He immediately stood up in respect. Now... Thar hit the bull's eye. He never noticed me! Maybe he had lost his eyesight.

"Please, be easy. I usually work from my cabin. It's okay if you don't know me." I said, trying to hide my anger. How easily he said that he doesn't know me. Aahan Choudhry! I promise you. I will make sure that you will never forget who Aditi Ray is.

"Oh. I am Aahan..." He stopped, as I showed him my palm.

"Aahan Choudhry, joined a month back and has already a huge base of fan following." I cut him in the middle. Mockery was clearly evident in my voice and I could see him frowning at my words. "I mean, you are the first one to stand against Abhay Basu. And see today so many innocents got the justice they deserved."

I chose my words carefully. After all it was words only, that could make a castle out of sand, and break the bricks into particles.

"I did nothing. If someone fight, it was Ishu... I meant Miss Ishita - our department head." He replied, while I was surprised. So they were on nickname term. And this man here is not a dumb as per Ishita. He was aware of she fighting for him inside.

"Not bad. You have a good choice of nicknames." I said, rather taunted, while he mistook it and blushed as a new bride. And here I earned another point. "Well, I forgot to congratulate you. You are hired again and this time with a promotion. Good luck." I said, forwarding my hands towards him.

He looked surprised. Well done, Aditi. Ishita missed her favourite employee's surprised face. The inner me was laughing, while I covered it with a tight lipped smile.

"Thank you, Mam." He replied, shaking his hand with me and I smiled. How shy he was to even look at me. He kept shaking my hand, as my gaze pierced his shy look. He was very much aware of my observation and that made her more nervous to even leave my hand.

Well, over the years, I had known one thing for sure, beauty, money and power were nothing if not showed off. And it was finally time to play my card, with the first one to grab the latter two.

"Pleasure is all mine." I replied with an extra wide smile and pulled my hand out of his grip. He was startled at first and then looked down, probably in embarrassment. I turned around to go, but before that leaned a little towards him and whispered, "Aditi will be sounds better from you. Or maybe you can choose some sweet nicknames for me."

And when I winked, his expression was noteworthy. However, I didn't turn again and kept walking towards my cabin.

And, then it was just another normal day for me. I was not in a mood to go to office lobby and hear everyone praising my cousin's potential to be a good boss. She definitely had earned people's empathy here, being an angel who stood for her staff member.

Whole day, I chose to stay in my cabin and dig in the information related to the recent person of my interest - Aahan Choudhry.

Well, there was no need of digging out anything. Being the social butterfly, he had a public i********: ID, where he had already revealed everything about him - from his favorite movie to place, nothing was hidden. As I kept scrolling down his news feed, I found him more interesting.

He had two friends and good background too. I recognised one of his friends too- Kamal Kashyap. From the photos, their close bond of friendship was clearly evident. So Mr. Choudhry had a good contact with business tycoons. Good! And moreover, there was the biggest plus point, he was undeniably handsome and now another popular guy in the office.

And over everything, the main reason I wanted him to be mine was, someone else wanted him.

Yes, I had clearly read Ishita's feelings in her eyes.

She was one heck of a confused soul and I was sure that she must be wondering with her newly experienced feeling.

And soon, she will discover that these feelings of hers had a name and it was love. She will realise that she loves Aahan. But, before that I will snatch this happiness from her. She will yearn to be loved, like she had been from years.

As the thought hovered over my mind, I laughed inside, imagining a broken Ishita going mad for not getting her love. Yeah, I was that much confident that she will get mad if she won't get Aahan. Because I had witnessed that glint inside her eyes. It was love... Pure love.

People blame love without any reason. It was really a beautiful feeling... And you will understand my words, if you will witness its effect on Ishita.

The girl who had build a thick cell around herself, was now screaming for attention of the board members, just because it was her love at risk. Isn't it beautiful?

Then I hate anything that is beautiful. I hate my mother. I hate my father. I hate that beautiful house of ours. And that's why I never had regrets of their destruction.

Rather that I am happy over here. In Verma mansion, there was no taint of beauty. Everyone had their own share of sadness, suppressing under the material luxuries.

And, I enjoyed it.

I loved it.

That's why I want Ishita to stay out of it.

Now, I won't allow her to experience the beautiful love. I won't allow her to ever make this mansion hers.

Because she will add life to that mansion again. She will sprinkle happiness in Uncle Verma's life.

Moreover, she will snatch everything from me.

Thus, I have to make sure that she won't remain in a state to demand for her rights, to cause other's happiness.

Call me a psycho, I don't have any problem.

Because I had declared first, I am not an angel, neither life is a fairytale.

To be continued...