Chapter 62 - Birthday boy

Seeing her tired reflection in the dressing table mirror, wearing her favourite red colour full-sleeved shirt with sleeves not folded up which was not her style, and brown cargo, hair tied up in her usual bun, Shanaya leaned toward it, keeping her hands on the dressing table. She traced her neck with the help of her left hand and noticed the bruises fading.

Feeling relieved, she stood back and folding her left sleeves three times she observes the bruises fading there too. It had been four days since the incident and, she had acted pretty bad.

But, she was glad two-three days more and, she would not have to hide her skin anymore. Just the thought of hiding her skin due to someone made her feel angry and, she swore to herself she was going to teach the bastard a lesson he would never forget.

She wanted to act normal, but considering her feelings, her turned-up emotions, she knew everyone was suspecting her, but she was glad no one had asked her again the question" Are you okay?".

She was hating herself for being a bitch, but she could not just tell them what exactly happened, and she hated lying to her loved ones, so she simply prefered ignoring the questions for which she had no answer.

She had no stopped going to the office or attending the presentation and meetings, but she was clever enough to be as far as possible from Aniket. She would always be with someone whenever she would feel Aniket coming to her and, she was finding it hard to stop the feeling of hitting the creepy hard in his mouth whenever she would saw him smirking or hell, even saw him..

The name and the memories bought a bitter taste, and she felt disgusted."It's okay. You can, do it, everything is gonna be fine."

Motivating herself, she makes herself feel better, which was becoming a hard task for her, and hurriedly unfolded the sleeves to their original place and buŧŧoned them up at wrist when she heard footsteps approaching her.

She was back to her chair in Vansh's room when she heard a knock and Avni walked in her black top and jeans. She had been staying in Rathore's mansion for the last four days and, like always, Vansh had given her his room.

Thinking of Vansh made her feel angry at herself and loathing at herself for shouting at her best friend! She was grateful to him for so many things, but she just could not be back to her usual self, for it she needed to do something and, she was going to do it.

"Hey" smiling at her, Avni walked inside the room and sat down on the edge of the bed. She saw Shanaya arranging her sleeves, but ignoring it for the fulfilment of her 'master' plan, she, spoke:" Umm, Vihaan's bday is coming."

"Ofcourse" Shanaya spoke to herself as if it was not a piece of new information for her, but looking at Avni in her 'trying to be normal' tone, she whispered "Ohh".

Clearing her throat, not giving much of her feelings toward Avni's brother in front of Avni herself, she speaks further" So, any surprises or parties?"

Waving her hand, Avni spoke immediately"Oh no no, Vihaan does not celebrate his birthday" and continued" He just hang out with all of us."

Shanaya was momentarily surprised to hear the information, for she never thought Vihaan would be the guy who does not like parties or celebrations. When she had read his date of birth on google while surfing about him, she had thought of a big party arranged for him by Rathore's.

Yes, she had been keeping track on every news of Vihaan, the girls he dated, the companies he made a deal with, the awards he got and so on. For her, it was not stalking, as she was not doing anything that would hurt Vihaan.

Processing the information, she heard Avni saying" Well, I am organising a small party at his office, and just you, Saaransh, Vansh and of course the bday boy, received the invitation."

Shanaya was going to reject when she heard Avni scolding" I won't take a 'no' as an answer, Shana! " and saw her turning her head from her in anger.

Thinking for a minute, realizing she has to stop hurting people she loves just because of some creepy person, Shanaya closed her eyes.

Opening them after a second, she stood up to move toward Avni and hugging her meanwhile feeling Avni's reluctance, She hugged her with more strength and spoke in her usual tone with a real smile" I will be cominggg, now stop fusing my sweetheart".

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Replying to the birthday wishes by his closed ones, Vihaan kept the phone back on his desk and laid back on his chair, his neck supported by it. Hell, he was tired!

He had a busy day, meeting with four different company's CEO, attending a charity event, and finalising the 'master' plan.

Standing up, he removed his black coat, loosened the tie and unbuttoning the top two buŧŧon of his white shirt he sat down back on the chair, meanwhile, folding his sleeves up to his forearm.

Getting comfortable in the chair, he closed his eyes and, he was about to doze off while rubbing his forehead, when the door of the office opened and, Avni entered squealing" She accepted it! She is coming!!".

It was almost seven in the evening and, all the employees had gone back to their home, leaving Vihaan alone. He was not a frankly and pleasing boss, and knowing him very well, no, one had requested him to cut a cake or to do something else.

Only Erina, his PA, had wished him from the staff side and after making him cut the cake one of his employees had baked for Vihaan, she had not disturbed him for the birthday.

That was the reason he was Vihaan's PA, she knew him, well.

"When are others coming?" speaking in his sleepy voice, Vihaan closed his eyes again.

"I talked to Vansh and, he said he would be with Shanaya around nine. Saaransh too will be here till that time, even though he said he might have to retire early because of the case he is stuck upon."

"And, he says I am the workaholic one" sarcasm in his voice, he opened his eyes and standing up to move toward the sofa, he spoke to Avni while lying down on it and closing his eyes" Wake me up at nine, it's going to be a long night."

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