Chapter 33 - Lies

The Hall of the Rathore Mansion was not in usual. Instead of being silent, it was full of helpers, moving here and there, fulfilling some requests and obeying some orders. In the middle of the Hall, seated on the couch were Mr and Mrs Rathore's.

Standing on the top of the stair that led to the first floor, Vansh descend down, meanwhile eating an apple and touched the feet of four of them to get the blessing of "Long live" in return.

Sitting on the armrest of the couch of his aunt, Mrs Shakti, Vansh enquired with puzzled expressions " What's the chaos?"

"The one waking up at 10 in the morning won't be able to understand it." hearing the sarcasm from his Dad, Vansh laughed and answered him "Dad, come on. I promised uncle and Bro to join them in the office after a month.. Can't I live freely for this month?"

"Your uncle and Bro are the reason behind your laziness" not stopping his complaints, Vansh's dad, Mr Surya kept on saying.

"Cool down Surya. He is a child, let him live freely" and, Vansh passed a cheesy smile at his Uncle, Mr Shiv, after hearing him say.

Leaning a little more on his aunt, Vansh looked at the list in her hand and asked "Guestlist?"

When he saw her aunt nodding, he scanned the list and asked with confusion" Who is Riya? I do not think I know her."

Mrs Shakti spoke to answer him "She is Shanaya's friend, but, Avni too know her. Avni asked me to invite her."

"Ohh, by the way, where are others?" scanning the area to find no one of his group present in the hall, Vansh questioned.

"Saaransh has gone to Mumbai for some emergency case, Avni is sleeping, Shanaya has gone somewhere, and you know were Vihaan would be."

"What you mean by Shanaya has gone somewhere? She must have told you where she was going." puzzled by Shanaya's behaviour, Vansh did not know what he was asking.

Vansh looked at Mrs shakti, who, had turned her gaze to him and saw mischief in her eyes. Before she could think more, he explained to her at a fast pace" You are thinking wrong. I am just worried about her as She is new to Delhi." and standing up, he moved toward the stairs to ascend and pull out the phone from his pocket to dial her number.

"I won't allow it" denying Shanaya's request, Vihaan took a sip from his coffee and instruct Erina, who had entered his office some time ago "Erina, vacant a room, spacious enough, for her to work without any issue and, hideous enough to let her work in peace. She will be here at night, so make sure to inform the Watchman to allow her. Make all the necessary arrangements."

Trying to listen to his orders as patiently she can, she was getting angrier with the passing time on his refusal to accept his request and spoke up when he finished giving orders" Why won't you allow it? I can't work under someone."

Dismissing Erina immediately, Vihaan did not utter a word till he saw Erina closing the office door behind her. Once done, he looked angrily at Shanaya and spoke in a dangerous tone" Do not dare to question me in front of my employees. Understand?"

Scoffing in disbelief, Shanaya stood up angrily when her phone rang, breaking the tense environment. Looking directly in his eyes, Shanaya picked up the phone and answered: "Yes, Vanshu."

Without withdrawing her gaze, her anger-filled eyes penetrating deep inside Vihaan, she listened to Vansh and answered him back" Do not worry about me. I just had some work and, you were sleeping, so could not tell you."

She listened to Vansh, again and, avert her gaze from Vihaan to look at her watch and answered Vansh back" I have some other work too. I have to meet someone else after this meeting. I will be late."

She answered him for the last time" ya, see you in the evening" before ending the call and moved toward the office door.

But, she was stopped by the same voice she did not wish to hear any more"Who are you meeting?"

Without looking back at him, replying him in the worst possible rude tone" I do not share my business matters with just anyone", she opened the door and exit, without looking at the fuming Vihaan.

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