Annika was reading the script of her film When her Assistant informed her that Mrs. Mittali Raichand wanted to meet her
First Annika wanted to deny but later she agreed because She wanted to know why for the last many days She was trying to meet her
When Mrs. Raichand entered her vanity. First She congratulated Annika for winning Paris fashion week and for signing her first film
" The World "
She told her that she was not expecting from Annika that She will be Able to Win Paris fashion week
When She got to know that Annika is the Winner then She got really
Shocked.
She said ...I Underestimated
you. Annika did not feel from her voice that She is really happy for her and congratulating her, Even She felt that she is taunting her or trying to flatter her
But Annika was not a bit interested in her flattery. So She ignored it and directly asked her the reason for her coming there
She told her
I do not have very much time for you so it will be better if Mrs. Raichand will tell me as soon as possible why she and her husband Mr. Arnav Raichand has been trying to approach me for the last three weeks
First Mittali Raichand hesitated but later she told her that She wanted to meet her because She wanted to talk to her about past things
When Annika heard this She immediately refused her
But I am not interested to talk to you about it and anything else
Mrs. Raichand
I know You don't want to talk to me
Because you are upset with me
due to the things Which happened in the past. But Whatever had to happen is done. It can't be changed
That time I and Arnav fall in
love ...Interrupted by Annika
Do you come here to tell me
about your Sweet love story Mrs.
Raichand ?
Asked Annika sharply
No..No It's not like that
Mittali Raichand tried to explain her
Then What Mrs. Mittali Raichand ?
If you have nothing to say then
You can go. Please do not waste my time
Annika made herself clear in front
Of Mittali Raichand
Annika did not like her not a bit, because this Woman is the real reason of her Mother's suffering
She can never forgive this Woman and nor her so called biological father
Mr. Arnav Raichand, They both together hurt her mother
Beta I know Whatever happened in the past was absolutely wrong
But It was over. Now you think about the present and focus on it
I know You are a good girl, So you will try to understand me
I do not want you to interfere in our
life ever, Arnav, Mallika and I are the perfect Family. We are happy with
each other
So I want you to not
spoil our happiness by revealing anything connected to the past Infront of Mallika
Mallika is my only daughter
I love her a lot and She also loves and respects Arnav and me. If She will know that you are her step sister
and Nikita Jaiswal was Arnav's Ex Wife and I am the Woman due to Which Nikita divorced Arnav
then She will take me wrong and
hate me. I can't tolerate her hate at any
cost
I can't see my family breaking due to a past Incident. Nor can I see my daughter suffer. She is my daughter and I care the most about her feelings.
Mrs. Mittali Raichand said all of this in a row
Is this enough or something else left to say Mrs. Raichand ?
Annika asked her
Yes one more thing, My Husband Arnav wants to give you the share in our Family property. I want you to deny him. You cannot take it
Because you are not our family
You can never be
I agree that you are my Husband's Biological daughter but it does not mean that you have the right in our Family property. Today If Arnav is a Successful Businessman then It's
Whole credit goes to one and only
My Father
My Father helped Arnav Financially in the past. That's Why Arnav was able to set up his business and became a successful businessman.
If today we are Rich then It's Reason is my father and me. If I would not have married Arnav in the past then Arnav could not be Rich ever. So Technically I and My Daughter is the Real owner of the whole Raichand's property
And I cannot see that Arnav will give Rights in our property to anyone other than our Daughter Mallika
Not even you. You have no right in it. I cannot stop Arnav
But I can stop you. So I request you to say Arnav, that you don't want our property and you are not interested in it. I hope you will understand
My point of view "
Mittali said to Annika
Do you Really think that I am interested in your property ?
And If Mr. Arnav Raichand will give me the share in the property then I will accept it ?
Asked Annika
" Why Wouldn't you ? Of course You will. In this World Every one is thirsty for Money, luxury and power
You are also not an exception ! "
Mrs. Mittali Raichand said this without any hesitation
Annika shook her head and
replied
You know What Mrs. Raichand
When I First met you at the Engagement party of Mallika and Advaay I thought you were a Noble lady with High Principles and values Just like My Mom
But today you proved me absolutely wrong
Today In My Eyes you are Just a Home Wrecker nothing else
A few minutes ago the way you talked to me After that You have lost all respect in my eyes
So from now on, Never ever try to talk to me. Because I am not a bit interested in your family
Wealth and power. I do not care about it. Money doesn't matter for me but Values are
So Be Happy with your so-called husband and family. I have nothing to do with you all
Annika told her in a sharp voice
Oh please Annika, Don't show me that you have no desire for money
Power and wealth. I know you are a middle class girl so definitely you Need money. That's Why After so many years you suddenly appeared and told Arnav that you are his Biological daughter. Because You want to demand your share in his Property. And he like a fool easily got ready to give you a share
I can easily understand your
intention. But I am not a fool Who will let you Rob My Husband's property
And will do nothing
Ok fine, You got One Million Right as a winner of Paris Fashion Week ? Then I am giving you 10 Million for saying no to my Husband, For not accepting the property, and for not telling anything to Mallika related to the
past "
Said Mittali and signed the cheque of 10 Million
She gave the cheque to Annika
and said
" Keep it. This money is too much for you. Much more than Your Worth and
thinking "
Annika took the cheque in her hand,
She tore it and threw it away
Which made Mittali shocked
What have you done ?
Shouted Mittali
Don't you dare to shout at me
I will not tolerate it !
Annika warned her
Who needs your Money ?
I am capable of earning money as much as I want
Like you I am not dependent on my father and Husband for Money and my needs nor my mother was
My Mother was a Self dependent woman Who always gave preferences to her values
So am I
We have an Identity of our own
Which we created through our own hard work. What about you ?
Before your marriage you were Just a daughter and now you are Just a wife nothing else
Annika said to her
Look You ...Mittali tried to say something but interrupted by Annika
I am not done yet !
Annika reminded her
I have Already given you enough time to speak. Now It's my turn
And I don't like to get disturbed
When I am speaking
So listen clearly..
Your Identity is Nothing more than a selfish Woman who backstabbed her best friend. You seduced her husband behind her back
and had an extramarital affair with him
This is your real Identity !
And you know well What society thinks about a woman like you
" Now you are crossing your limit
Annika "
Said Mittali
No I didn't. You had crossed your limit many years ago. And My Mom was so kind that she did not sue you and let you go easily
Annika told her
I really wonder What Will Mallika think When She would know your truth
I believe She will not be as proud of you as I do on My Mom
I Proud on my Mom because She belongs from the Richest family of
Paris. Much much more Richer than you. But still she never compromises with her self respect and values
You know what Annika I came here to make a deal with you. For keeping your mouth shut I was giving you a good price. But you rejected it
And I Am sure you would regret it in the future
You did not do the right thing by talking to me like this. For this you will pay
I will make sure that Mallika would soon break all the relations with you
and you would be left with nothing
If I want then I can destroy your career easily. So don't fly high
Mittali Raichand threatened Annika
And One more thing I never regretted for betraying Nikita. I agree She was my Best friend and I loved her but not more than I loved Arnav. I loved Arnav like crazy and today When he is my husband then I am satisfied "
Mittali said to Annika
When Annika heard this her expressions turned cold. In the past
If Mittali got successful in cheating
Her Mom Nikita then it doesn't mean that In the Present she will still allow her to bully her and mock her mom
Just because I am easy going, It doesn't mean you can talk to me
Casually. Just because My Mom
left her family for the sake of Mr. Arnav Raichand then It doesn't mean She was not the Daughter of
Jaiswal family and I am no longer
a member of Jaiswal family
If I want then I can make Your entire family bank corrupt without lifting my finger. So don't you dare to threaten me. Did you understand that Mrs. Mittali Raichand ?
Annika warned her and Mittali's face turned pale. She knows that Her family has no comparison with
Jaiswal's ..Jaiswal's are the Richest family of Paris and the second richest family of the world
And one more thing Somewhere you did good for my mother by having an affair with Mr. Raichand Just because of you My Mom realized that Mr. Arnav Raichand was a cheater and My Nanu and her family was always right about him
He does not deserve my Mom
A person like Arnav Raichand only deserves a selfish woman like you. You both are the same cunning and selfish. That's Why you are  perfect for each other. Be Happy with your so called husband
Annika said with the sarcasm
And yes I am not afraid of you
Nor with your threats. I will see What will you do against me
All the Best !
Now you can go, I don't want to insult you more. Because My Mom always taught me to respect Elders
So please go and don't try to meet me ever in the future because you are not welcome !
Annika told her in clear words
While Mittali left the vanity with angry expressions
Annika did not want to make things difficult for her but she wanted to teach her a lesson. How dare she threaten her
Annika knew there were many people
in the world Who are hostile towards her, But She forced herself to not care about What others thought. She only cared about her loved ones
At Shivika's castle
After returning home, Annika was still looking upset. Whenever She thinks about her mother and the betrayal which her mother got by her best friend and husband she feels bad for her
In the past those people hurt her mother for their selfishness and now they are trying to hurt her in the same way, Never ever She will let any of them win in their intentions. She thought and went to get shower
In the evening When Shivaay returned home He saw Annika was
Sitting in their room and
going through the scripts of different photo shoots like there was no tomorrow
He knew that nowadays She is busy in many projects, When Annika noticed Shivaay's presence, A sweet smile appeared on her face. After seeing him all the easiness in her heart cleared. She threw the scripts on one side and stood up from the sofa to help him in taking off his coat
He caressed her face with his thumb and asked her in his deep voice
What happened ?
You seem tired. You had a hectic day right ?
His gaze was focused upon her
You Already know the answer
She replied while placing her hands around his neck. While his hands were wrapped around her waist
She focused her gaze on his captivating blue eyes, Which seems attractive to her. She thought Indeed he was born with the Most beautiful pair of eyes. Which changes
color everytime
The way you are looking at me
Are you inviting me to kiss you ?
to love you ? Or ...."
He asked While She immediately placed her hand on his lips to stop him from speaking Further
She blushed and he bowed his head down to place his lips on her, He kissed her softly, Annika closed her eyes and wrapped her arm around
him, She could feel his calm
breaths
She only feels comfortable in his arms , His arms are her real home. No matter How much she is upset or tired but as soon as she is in his arms She forgets everything else
He was her real treasure. She felt lucky to have him in her life
She never wants to lose him
When She thought that once She hurt him under the influence of Sara and almost lost him, That time She was really sad
Don't know How and When, but she loves this man deeply
She decided that She will not let
Does anyone come between both of them or not She is going to allow anyone to hurt her again
She was going to keep what belonged to her tightly in the palms of her
hand
She wrapped her arms around him more tightly and returned his passionate kisses allowing her tongue to become intertwined with his
He pressed her against the wall
as he trapped her between his arms
His kisses became even more passionate. Annika's face blushed
red as her arms gripped onto his waist
The two continued to be loving
While not stepping over the line
Until Annika received the call from security to receive a delivery
Shivaay straightened out Annika's clothes and hairs before saying
You go and check, I am going to take the shower
Annika kissed his cheek
and said
Ok, I am going to tell the cook
to set the table before checking the delivery
After that Annika went downstairs While Shivaay went to take the shower
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End of the chapter
Precap - Same as previous