UNGRATEFUL ❤

1. The Verdict And Character Assassination

️London ( 2012)

Misty pov

'Please Riahh..' I whimpered, refusing to release her hand.

' Can't you understand !! I can't live without my son.' I yelled on the top of my voice, taking Riah by shock as she never witnessed me as anything but a docile mother.

' Misty... look I am a public lawyer, and I really can't help when your own son refused to be with you.' She tried to pry my hands off her. By now we had gathered quite a lot of crowd in her office, who were curious as to why a poor girl with tattered attire is shouting on state's known Advocate and public worker, Riah Reubok who apparently worked for women rights and justice.

" No matter what others say, I refuse to understand how after conceiving and upbringing him for 7 years, I suddenly lose all rights on my own kid.

Ray.....What does he know!!! Nothing.

I can't lose him to someone who discarded even the thought of having a child years ago." I yelled loudly.

"I will give all my savings, all my money and even my life Riah.

I will be your slave for life, but please help me get my son!!'

I bend on my knees and held her legs.

I didn't know what else will it take for one to have mercy. I had no other option, no one wanted to help me. Everyone stepped back and I know the reason.

'Guards!! Please help.. get this crazy woman away from me'

Two bulky man from outside the office rushed inside.

'Please don't do this Riah! You promised me.' My voice was strained due to constant justification at court and media, because of Ray's statement.

She held my shoulders and raised me up so that we were face to face.

"What can I do when your own son refuses to stay with you huh?

I completely understand him Misty.

Who would want to stay with a mother like you!!

His father can give him everything, every luxury that you can never afford in million years." She was reflecting my poor status like a mirror and snickered in a taunting voice.

" Oh come on Misty..face it...You are a waitress who lives her life on tips for serving people.

Could you provide him with all the luxuries that Mr. Reuben can ?

Plus your own son! He hates you and himself told everyone how you abuse him.

Now what can I do huh?

Throw this thing out and never ever let her in.'

She instructed them all the while sanitizing her hands .

Was she the same person who consoled me once?

Wherever you go...people say truth holds the ultimate power.

But as sarcastic as it sounds the same people sell their consciousness, humanity and the so called truth for Money.

My own son said that I never loved him.

He portrayed me as a bad abusive mother.

Is it because I failed to give him the life he wanted .

I sat by roadside after being thrown by the guards and looked down at my broken shoes.

Long before had the insole tore apart leaving me to feel the rough surface of outsole. I worked day and night so that my Ray can have good food and get him to study in reputed school, one were I once studied. In all this years the only money that I spent on myself was for sanitary, essential clothes and cheap food two times a day.

My tears were seeping down into my tshirt as I hugged myself tightly. I know he will get everything there with his father, I know I wont be able to provide him with luxurious life.

Am I being selfish to want my child with me?

Has all my love got faded by his father's shiny car?

God knows I never raised my hand on him. I could never get mad on my Ray. But now I am tagged as the worst mother in this world.

Media are showing me as a child abuser.

Does an abused beaten up kid doesn't look like my little Ray?

The answer is No.

They didn't even showed medical reports at court.

All of them were sold.

I felt shade of person of me and two shiny boots that I recognised immediately and felt remorseful for having no energy to get on my foots and run miles away from him.

He haunched down before me, that I could smell his expensive perfume.

' I told you that day that I will win my son and see today he is with me willingly.

The reason I am here is not for Bragging my success but to tell you an important news.

You see! I dont want him to have anything related to you. Not even the third class name given by you.'

He spat in his rough cold voice. I never understood his hate for me, not that he ever liked me.

I met his eyes only to see him smirking at me.

For him I was only the daughter of their family butler

'Tomorrow I am going to get his name changed officially to Lucius Reuben" I swatted his hands which held my cheeks softly

He stood once again and looked down at me with disgust.

' Never dare try to meet my son or else I will make sure that you regret every single breath you take.'

He left for his car and only then that I saw my own child staring at me with no expression on his face.

He was wearing cute blue tee with black trousers. His baby blue eyes were blank like he was looking at a stranger.

Once Aron got seated inside he raised Ray on his lap and that's when he turned his face away from me stuffing his face in his father's chest.

The noise of tyres brought me back to action.

I rushed to the car, but just when I was going to touch the glass it jerked ahead towards its destination.

'Ray!! Please Ray....' I ran behind the car like a madwoman ignoring all the traffic and honks.

Only when I fell down that I realised being in the middle of fast running vehicles and cursing drivers. But I couldn't stop myself from getting hit by van that sent me in air and depth of unconsciousness. 

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Misty

Waking up in a public clinic and treatment from charity funds like an orphan was not something, she wished for anyone.

After getting conscious after 8 days, she got to know that nobody on her contact list responded to their calls.

Because of extensive publication of her case and slamming of her character on national media, even the hospital employees gave her judgemental look.

Nine years back she had the same feeling, when she fainted in her father's arm only to be left at a nursing home pregnant and abandoned. She was accused without trial.

She declined to accept charity and paid from her savings.

Afterall, it was not like she has to take care of someone.

She was going out of clinic when she heard his voice She didn't like me. She always scolded me. The reporter asked him if his mother had ever hit him. A part of her that was breathing died as she heard his soft yes.

Media was filled with broadcasting of how Business Mogul The Aron Reuben, finally got Heir for his Empire.

There was no more tears to shed. She was not surprised to find her house owner outside, looking at her with disgust. "You have till tomorrow. No need to show your face, just get lost" She nodded her head and went inside.

She had nothing of her in this house then a bag full of clothes and certificates. Everything else was meant for someone who left her. Could she breath here for another day? Absolutely No.

She took the coldest bath of her life, shedding all her past. Leaving each responsibility she got bound to. She wore her clothes, secured her items and booked ticket for Houston.

Dialing Lorraine Bright was not easy for her." I knew you would call one day, just didn't knew it will take 10 years." She had no idea why she called Lorraine of all.

She was a celebrity pianist at that time, who was impressed by Misty to the point that she offered her lifetime support on education if she joined her association. She declined at that time because of her brother Jared, for whom Lorraine was just a bad influence because of her lifestyle.

" I.." she didn't know what to say. " Just send me your flight details, my assistant will pick you up." Her warm tone made her realise that, how long it had been since someone spoke to her so politely." Thank you" she whispered.

She didn't even look around, as she left the place as it was, leaving all the memories that she created with her son.

His first smile.

His first word.

His first crawl.

His first walk.

She was happy for him though. Now he would have nice life.

He left her like others.

Her flight was in another 7 hours. So she went to the local park and sat on the bench. " What a shame" a person she once called her brother, was standing in front of her." I told you to abort that devils pawn " he hissed again.

William loved his friend immensely.

But his one coward act led to her destruction and when he tried to own up to his mistakes, her promise left him guilty for life.

"Let's go." He held her hand and tried to make her stand.

" I am leaving " she told him. For a moment he couldn't recognise, it was her voice. The one which was so lively, now sounded so mechanical.

He hugged her tight, as if to save her from all the demons in her life." I am sorry.. I am sorry." He cried helplessly on his stubborn sister. After some time he heard her broken voice " I never hurt him" he couldn't believe how a child can do this to his mother.

They sat there for 3 hours watching kids play. William was not ready to let her leave his arms. " I will call you and you have to promise me that you will take care of yourself. " He was somewhat relieved to know that she was going to Miss Bright.

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Gallantia Tower

Rick watched Aron's expression as he was told that Misty declined charity fund for her treatment. Even though she was admitted in a small clinic her treatment was done by top professionals. Aron lost his sleep, standing by her bed hoping for her to wake up. His heart ached to see her in that condition and it was him who was responsible for her state.

Rick gave a bitter smile, silently mocking him for digging his own grave. He wanted to beat sense into his bestfriends thick skull, so that he could see the damage that he did.

He wanted Aron to realise his mistakes before he crosses the limit beyond which no apology and grieving will exonerate of his deeds. He left immediately as it was hard for him not to lash out.

Aron made his way upstairs where his mom and sister were showering Lucius with toys and gifts.

He recalled the day when he was frustrated by drunk Misty's silly talks. That day they came to the conclusion of naming their son Lucius and daughter Arabella.

And look what she named him...Ray!

Did she forgot the names they decided??

Lucius ran to his dad " Look dad, grandmaa and Aunt bought me soo many toys" he showed him excitedly.

Though Aron was smiling, his eyes were sad. He couldn't wipe the image of heartbroken Misty from his mind when she saw the TV news that he deliberately asked the manager to play. It was like the final shot. But the look in her eyes made him want to go back in time and stop it all.

He carried his son in his arms "It's time for your bed" He kissed his cheeks. Leila was so happy to see her Son smile. It had been ages. But as a mother she could see his sadness too.

She turned her face to the opposite as Aron met her gaze. Even if she loved her son, she couldn't forget that he destroyed someone's life and now snatched a kid from his mother.

She was a mother herself and she knew no matter how much Lucius may enjoy everything, he would want his mother eventually. He would realise his mother's suffering and sacrifices, that he became Ungrateful of.

Nioma held her mother's hand " Look mom, how happy Aron is and Lucius also loves this place a lot. Now everything is right." She felt rage towards her own blood. Where did she go wrong. All she remember was teaching her kids good things.

She immediately snatched her hands away and hissed " You remember once I told you a story titled karma? The happiness that you are making is result of some innocent person's agony" she raised her hand shutting Nioma's voice

"and mind it my dear daughter, as a mother I might not reveal your truth, but the day will come where you would pay dearly for your deeds." She didn't stay there anymore.

Aron saw Niomi's face turning pale as his mother spoke something to her.

His mother stopped talking to him and his sister since the day, she got to know what they did to Misty. No matter how much he begged, she didn't understand the his reasons. It was only after meeting Lucius for the first time,that she had a smile on her face after 8 years.

He gently tucked Lucius in his bed and went down to his office room. Even though Lucius was complete replica of his father, his eyes were stark blue like his mother. Whenever he looked in his eyes, it felt like looking into her eyes. Innocent and beautiful.

He dialled his investigator " Get me detail of Misty Milton. Her each and every action" he was going to make her beg.

Even though it was him who threw her, but she could have told him about his son.

Yes, it was him only who wanted her to abort.

And what was wrong in that?

She was just too young to be mother.

But old enough for your torture and betrayal! His consciousness asked him.

Here he was searched for her day and night, only to find her hiding along with his Heir. God knew what she was thinking.

His son who was supposed to live in riches, was living in a tacky place.

He would have done anything to keep her with him pregnant or not. But she had to run away!

But now he will teach her, what it means to cross Aron Reuben.

He would capture her forever in his claws.

How was she able to take care of his son, being malnourished herself. He was burning with anger, getting to know that Lucius was bullied because of being poor. She didn't even have time to know what was going on with his life.

He vowed to make sure that she accept her defeat and be at his mercy.

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