Chapter 52 - Pain?

Roaming around the corridors with no thoughts and emotions, clad in her favourite black joggers and blue tee, her hair in a messy bun and her ears covered with earphones, Shanaya took the stairs and ascended to the second floor.

It was almost midnight and, the temperature was not high. The decorated lights were blinking and, the Mansion was bathing in it, the trees were swaying and, the moon was enjoying the cool wind and the view of dancing trees and plants.

The Mansion was the same and, yet it appeared to be different. It was not in it's usual, with no murmurs and footsteps.

Sitting on the stairs, with her face toward the hall of the Mansion, Shanaya smiled with the ironical expressions. She could not accept Avni had just gone to her new home, leaving her family behind..

The adieu was the most torturous things she had ever witnessed and felt. She had heard about the pain of the parents of the bride after marrying her, but she felt, it for the first time when she saw Rathore couples crying and hugging Avni.

She too cried when she hugged Avni to console her and to say indirectly to her" Do not worry dee, I will take care of them."

Everyone cried except Vihaan, Vansh and Saaransh who remain standing at one of the corners and come forward only when Avni asked for them. None of them utters a single word, just hugged Avni and told her to be happy and tension free.

They all ȧssured her they are just a call away.

They did not cry when Avni sat down in the car, or when she cried like a madwoman, but they support her physically and emotionally. They hugged her and, the silence of theirs was enough to reveal everything they had in their heart.

They were feeling the same pain as everyone, but they just could not show it, they were the brothers of the bride, and they were supposed to be strong.

Taking her earphone out, she stood and was about to go back to her room when her footsteps took her forward and, she found herself in front of Vihaan's room. Standing with nothing particular in mind, she saw the back of Vihaan's muscular and built body in his white tee, his head hung down, looking, at something.

She guessed he was looking at his phone when she saw his hand reaching toward his face and, she knew what he did with them.

Vihaan Singh Rathore was crying in the memory of her sister in secret.

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"Is it necessary for you to go?" sitting on the breakfast table, Shanaya asked Saaransh.

They were the only one to be on the table and, all other members present in the mansion were deep in sleep.

"I do not want to but, I have some important cases back in Mumbai" looking at Shanaya with an expression full of sadness and apology, Saaransh answered her.

"Hmm, I can understand" with a whisper, Shanaya looked at him and smiled.

She was going to stay for two days on Avni and Mrs Rathore's request, but she had no idea Saaransh would not stay, for longer.

Living in Rathore Mansion without Avni seemed awkward to her even but, she was thankful because of Vansh. Riya had a flight, at night and, Saaransh too had a flight in the evening, leaving her alone with Vansh.

"So, what about you?" done with the breakfast, Saaransh turned his attention solely to her.

Playing with her hair and then with fingers, Shana glanced around to nowhere particular and spoke:" Nothing much, going to look for a decent apartment for myself and then will see with whom to deal."

"You have not signed any deal yet?"

"Nopes, I have 2-3 deals in my hand right now."

"Including Rathore's ?"

Stopping playing with her fingers, Shanaya looked at Saaransh and, her eyes said things she could not speak.

Leaning toward her but maintaining an appropriate distance, Saaransh spoke warmly" Shana, I, think you should do it. Think about your profession and trust me, you, won't get such a deal. Think about your employees. They too will get benefit from this deal. I know you will understand me being a businesswoman."

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The day passed in a hurry and, it was the time for the Mansion to spend its time with midnight.

Lying on the bed with eyes closed, in her nightdress, Shana was tossing and turning, as if she was in pain or a problem.

"Ughh" she sighs when she felt the pain unbearable and laid back. She had no idea whether she should be grateful for her periods to come on time, or to curse for coming back!

She was relieved they have not happened a day earlier. Otherwise, it would have caused a problem. It was a hectic but beautiful day and, she did not want to have any problem or mood swings.

Laying on her bed, she opened her eyes when she could not tolerate the pain. Her lower portion was aching and, her back was stiff with the pain. Her legs were in restless position and, she felt them burning.

"Great! It's not just abdomen pain this time, but leg and back too" cursing in frustration, her mood already changing, she stood from her bed, take out the hot water bottle from her cupboard and moved toward the kitchen with great difficulties.

Still clutching her abdomen, she put the water for boiling and put the gas burner at high temperature and sat down on the kitchen's floor waiting. She felt instant relief sitting in that position and, she stood up again to change the temperature of the gas burner from hight to low so that she can sit in the relieving position for long.

Sitting on the floor while clutching her abdomen, she supported her head with the cupboard, closed her eyes and did not remember when she dozes off.

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