Beyond You

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"So how is my little girl?" Asked shawn, Zoey's father.

"For God sake dad, I am not a little girl any more. I am 15. Cut me some slack and stop treating me like a kid" said Zoey annoyed.

Shawn chuckled and kissed her forehead. This gesture of affection calms her down as she smiled

" You will always be my little angel" said Shawn

"Dad I want something" Zoey said a little hesitant

"Sure, just say it ,I will bring it for you" Shawn assured.

"My friend is hosting a party at her farmhouse , so can I ...."

"No nightouts baby" Shawn declared

Zoey become all gloomy and ran to her room immediately.

Shawn was way too protective about her daughter. He never let her go anywhere alone. Especially after the suspicious death of her mother he was extremely cautious about her security.

It pissed off Zoey to be brought up in such sheltered environment. It leads to her rebellious nature and now she was adamant on doing what she is told not to.

Shawn sighs in defeat and followed Zoey to get room and find her on bed sitting with angry expressions

"You know it's not safe princess just tell me any other thing you want to have,ok we can host a party for all your friends is that ok now" Shawn tried mollify her.

"That's not fair dad you always do that you never allowed me to go anywhere all my friends do anything they want" Zoey whined

"You can do that too but at least get up a little"

Zoey glared at Shawn

"I have been listening to this for so long at least find a new line"

Zoey pouted. Shawn chuckled as he put his hand on her head and stroke her hair lovingly

"I am just worried about you zoe, okay now you are getting late for school, come on have your breakfast, virat will be here any minute to pick you up" Shawn informed.

Zoey's mood lift up to a cheerful one hearing virat's name, which was big relief to her father. Shawn knews well how to divert the topic and Virat was his best option.

They both went to main hall to found virat already there. Virat is the only person Shawn trust Zoey with. He has observed them and he knew Virat is perfect for her daughter.

He was mature unlike other teens of her age being careless , reckless and aggressive. He was understanding, calm and responsible and moreover he was all grown up in front of his eyes . He was like his own child. What else does a father wants in a man for her daughter. Zoey and Virat also were on good terms and really enjoy each other's company and Shawn truly like Virat for Zoey.

Virat got up as soon as he saw the father daughter duo coming. He greets Shawn.

" Let's eat something quickly aren't you getting late" Shawn announced taking his seat. Zoey and Virat also got seated too. Table was already set. Zoey start examining each dish.

As soon as a maid served her omlette she shouted at her

" I don't eat eggs don't you know"

Everyone's attention was on her. Virat didn't like her this arrogant behaviour. He was a down to earth person according to him even if she is her maid she shouldn't raise her voice on elders.

" And what is all this nothing is that I like"

Zoey continued, she was venting her father's anger on poor maid as she was again not allowed to attend her friend's party and now like always she has to make an excuse as she can't really tell them that her dad didn't allow her to come.

They will trade her for being a kid to ask everything from her dad.

" She is new here beta. She just joined yesterday. Cool down. Just tell her what you want." Shawn said to Zoey then asked the maid to make all the breakfast to Zoey's liking tomorrow onwards."

" I am late , I will eat in school cafeteria , come on virat let's go" Zoey told

"At least let him have his meal" Shawn asked

" He will eat with me only" Zoey declared and with this Zoey got up head outside toward the car grabbing virat's bag dragging him along.

"Take care of her" Shawn murmured making sure not to be heard by Zoey.

Virat nodded as he was pulled by her. Shawn has asked virat to look after Zoey during school hours. And Virat accepted gladly. Shawn was always restless he just can't take chance with her safety.

........ PRESENT........

The golden rays of sun emerged from the sky giving a new life to world. Birds dancing, crazily all around the garden. Mild fragrance of flowers mixed with the cool morning breeze make the environment calming and serene.

Zoey was still in bed going through another nightmare. Stirring in her sleep, Sweat beads on her forehead she was breathing heavily. she jolt up from her sleep. Her eyes open wide, creases appears on her forehead. She sat there for a while as calms her racing heart. As she was about to get up the door of her bedroom opened, Yash and crystal came in.

Yash gave a cocky smile and greeted

"Good morning beautiful."

"Good morning littlle bean" Zoey replied

Yash frowned hearing that"don't call me that, i am a big man now" Yash said gesturing with hands on big.

Zoey chuckled and asked" you got up so early"

"Oh yeah, actually I am an early riser you know. I have school to attend and after all I have to take over my dad's business too so I have so responsibility" Yash informed to which Crystal raised her eyebrows placing her hands on her waist she said

"Early riser, really you know what aunt Zoey, mom has has been trying to wake him up for an hour he got up just fifteen minutes ago. How we even manage to get him ready in time only we know that."

"Do you really have to spoil my image everywhere I work so hard on it" Yash retorted

"Ok ok now aren't you getting late for school" Zoey interrupted

"Well I am actually running out of time and you know how punctual I am so now I will take my leave I just came to remind you of your promise last night"

"I remember that we will go when you came back from school"

"Done " Yash chirped and ran away.

"Good bye masi see you " crystal smiled.

zoey kissed her cheeks and crystal also went out.

zoey got into the bathroom, do her business and head downstairs toward the dining hall. the hall was simple yet elegant. with a twelve seater dining table in the middle, chandilier , whole hall decorated in a sky blue and orange theme looks royal.

as zoey approached in she saw Vikrant already seated at head chair dressed in a business suit.

"good morning Mr.Singh" said zoey

"good morning princess" vikrant smiled

"don't call me that" Zoey seethed

at that very moment virat enters and took his seat beside vikrant

"good morning zoe" virat greeted with a happy smile. got to see her face in the morning made his day

" good morning" zoey replied unintrested as she took her seat.

altough virat was hurt by her ignorance but he didnt say anything, after all today he was going to confront her and clear everything for once and all.

Maids came and start placing the breakfast. there was juice, eggs, sandwiches, muesli etc. it was english breakfast

The servant starts serving with vikrant

"No need help Zoey I am waiting for Ana" vikrant informed

Zoey look at vikrant and the maid came to Zoey.

"Where is she" Zoey inquired

" She went to drop kids at school" vikrant informed

"Don't you have drivers in your house or she start working as you driver too" Zoey chuckled

" Here we go" virat mutters

"It's not like that actually..." Vikrant was telling her when Ana enters and completed his sentence" "I like to do their work, I want to be a part of their life instead of leaving them to servants"

"Wow" Zoey exclaimed

The maid served her with juice, scrambled eggs and toast. Looking at that virat spoke out

" Zoe dont like eggs just remove it" virat ask the maid

"It's alright I will eat" Zoey replied

"But as far as I know you didn't like it's smell you never ate eggs" to which Zoey chuckled and said

" You don't know me anymore virat, now I am not picky about anything, I eat whatever I got , I can even starve for a week " Zoey told while digging into her plate.

Ana gestured made to leave and start serving vikrant herself.

"What causes such drastic changes" virat questioned

"Time, time teaches everything, my dad called me princess and he was my king, he died , my king died now the princess have to learn to survive without luxuries" Zoey said looking at vikrant with sad tone as she remember her deceased father.

Vikrant understand her sign was toward him. He was ashamed he just looked down.

Virat's heart clenched in pain seeing sadness in her eyes. All he want was to took away all her pain.

"Zoe..." Before virat could say anything Zoey cut him off

"You don't need to feel sorry for me"

Zoey look at Ana "I guess you like to be part of his life too or didn't give up on your job as maid" Zoey said sarcastically

Ana paused at her place. Vikrant closed his eyes and said "she is not a maid here (he opened his eyes look Zoey straight in the eyes) she is the owner of this house"

Zoey raised her eyebrows in astonishment and vikrant answered her unasked question " she is the owner of this house, not only this house but everything that i own as my wife she has equal rights on it" vikrant exclaimed.

" I see, so half of your shares plus her own shares so right now she is the one with most of the companys shares so dont you think that chair belongs to your wife" zoey asked

everyone looked at her with stunned expressions. no know one knows how to react

virat was a bit offended by this. he really respected Anamika but no one take the place of Vikrant. he consider him as his own brother and he witnessed him struggling to the position he is right now sitting at.

"what are you saying zoey, dont just say anything " virat spoke up

"she is right Virat Ana you should sit here" Virat accepted what zoey said and offered his seat to Ana. he was regretting everything he did and was ready to redeem for his mistakes. he was willing to even give up on his position to make everything normal.

Ana on the other hand could not form a word in the whole situation. she didnt want to take his position . she has no such intentions if she wanted to she couldn't handle the responsibility of running the company.

neither she has any experience nor she was ever intrested in the business stuffs. she only attends the business meeting ocassionally as she is a major share holder.

"No I dont want to, zoey be reasonable i cant handle this position, i know you are angry, you are hurt we can sit and talk about it calmly" Ana somehow managed to speak

"its okay Ana if this is what she wants,if by doing this she feels good then i am willing to give up " Vikrant declared

"their is no need of it bro" Virat said instantly

zoey got up from her chair "You guys carry on your family drama, I have some work to do so See You" zoey said in a bored tone and left. eeveryone was standing in their places as silence engulfed the whole surrounding. Virat was looking at the retreating figure of zoey when he suddenly announced " I will not be attending office today" and leave after zoey. Ana too went to her room and Vikrant with slow steps headed outside.

she got into her car and started to drive to an unknown destination all she need right now is to empty her head of those bickering thoughts.

how could Di live with him after everything. how could she forgive him just like this and enjoying her life with such man. whatever he did with her, with me she still didn't leave him why? why? why?

why is he so important for her that she even not ready to take his position. how can she love him. ahhh the Shares did she just give in because of the hefty amount he offered. No she cant be so low then what,why is she living with him after being abused , he hit her infront of my very own eyes and here she was serving her food, i am geting mad

her mind was full of unasked questions, she was in a haze thinking all about that happened earlier when she suddenly notice a car approaching towards her from opposite side. she instantly turns the steering to the side and pulls the break. she stopped with a abrupt jerk avoiding the clash in

the nick of time. her eyes were wide open as she realize what has just happened. her heart was beating erratically. she inhale a long breathe, rest her head on headrest and closed her eyes in an attempt to calm her down. when she heard a knock on her window. she snap her eyes toward the source of sound startled and found Virat banging at her window glass with worrried expressions.

Virat was following her closely. she was driving quite fast. He was really angry at her for her weird and disrespectful behaviour toward Vikrant. He has decided to confront her for all she said a day ago and here she created another scene. he was trailing her when he saw a car coming toward her , apparantly it seems that they will collide causing a fatal accident. in that very moment all his anger evaporated and replaced by fear, fear to lose her forever that he didnt even want to think of. his heart stops for a second, his breath was like knocked off of his chest, his body gets cold as he thought he was about to witness something devastating. the next moment zoey turn left and so did Virat. He too halt with a jerk. he paused in his place gripping the stearing tightly he exhaled a long breath he was holding so far. His breathing was still irregular he quickly step down the car and move toward the Zoey's car and start banging on her window. all he wanted at this point was to make sure that she was all safe and sound.

Zoey opened her door and get out too.

"Were you stalking me?" she asked raising her eyebrows.

Virat hugged her tightly as if making sure that she can never leave him. Zoey too closed her eyes leaning in to his warmth. she so much wanted this comfort. a lone tear escaped her eye as she came back to the reality. she quickly wiped her tears and pull away from virat.

"what??" Zoey blurted

virat's racing heart was now a little calm

making sure she suffered no injury he sighed in relief. and anger resurfaced but instead of reacting hastily he composed himself and tried to talk.

"you are coming with me, we need to talk about a lot of things, let's just clear everything" virat declared authoritvely.

and surprisingly Zoey agreed "fine, let's finish it for once and for all" said Zoey and went toward his car "ask someone to get my car home" saying she sat in.

virat's was now feeling a little scared hearing the word finish he never wanted to end the things between them and he need to talk it out. this is the time. he took out his phone and call his friend adarsh to take her car. then he got into the driver seat and they went away. it's time to take the decision. Either virat's love will prevail or Zoey's traumatic past which induced hatred in her against all men eat away this relationship .