Chapter 6

6.

A R S H

"Yes! We need a celebrity face for that so start looking for it!" saying I cut the call while opening the door. Darkness hit my cornea. It's 1 am and of course everyone is sleeping like dead humans.

I closed the door behind me and made my way upstairs like always I came home late because of overwork!

Turning on my room's light, I started taking off my blazer. Like every other day, nobody waited for me. I gazed at my mom's picture "Mom I missed the way you used to wait for me!".

Changing into my night suits, I took my phone to text my new secretary. "Tomorrow we have to go somewhere so come early! Don't be late!" *send*

Tomorrow! Tomorrow is October 10th again! My mom's death anniversary! It's been years since she left this world but still I miss her the same!

Of course losing someone special is always an indescribable pain that cuts deep into hearts. It feels like a part of you is missing, leaving a void that can never be filled.

Remembering about my best moments with her always hit me hard! As always the waves of sadness crash over me, making it hard to breathe at times. It's like a rollercoaster of emotions, from overwhelming grief to moments of acceptance.

Sometimes you may find yourself questioning everything, wishing for more time, and longing for their presence. But amidst the pain, there's also a glimmer of hope, knowing that their love and memories will forever live on in your heart.

"I love you mom! And I miss you so much!"

My bundle of thoughts broke after hearing the notification sound of my phone. It was from my secretary. She simply replied to me with "Okay!".

I read the name which I saved on her number "Miss. Nira" but it would look better if I saved it with "Miss clumsy"! Oh god really today she made me sigh in a huge number.

Seeing her working experience, the way she talks, It feels like she is very new in this field but in her CV I saw she worked as a secretary before!

But the fact is she gave me someone's vibe! But who? Though I didn't notice her properly, but she has voluminous bouncy curly hair that cascades down her shoulders. Her complexion is a rich, deep shade of dark skin tone. And to top it off, she rocks a pair of trendy glasses that gives her the perfect look!

Without thinking more, I laid on bed while plugging my earphones to listen to my favourite voice aka of course Kia's! Her voice is enough to give me free therapy. While listening to her I went into my dreamland!

Next morning

While standing in front of the mirror, holding a hairbrush in one hand and a hairdryer in the other. With a focused expression, I started carefully styling my hair, making sure every strand is in place.

For me I don't care about other things that much but first my hair has to look perfect.

It takes time but also I have an important meeting today, but the main thing is my mom really loves when my hair looks good! As I am going to visit her, so her Arsh should look good!

Adjusting and fixing until it satisfies me with the final look. It's like a little self-care moment, where I am putting in the effort to look his best. And finally I am done with my hair!

Suddenly I heard a light knock on my door, turning my headI found my clumsy secretary! "Good morning sir!" She greeted me with her deep voice and bowed.

"Morning," I coldly replied. "Sir, should I bring your breakfast?" she politely asked. "No need! I don't have an appetite to eat!". Hearing me, a lil furrow touched her forehead and she was about to say something but stopped herself for some reason.

"Mr. Ivan, your flower bouquet arrived!" We both turned our heads after hearing the new voice. One of the maids came with the flower bouquet I ordered!

White tulips! My mom's favourite flower! "Miss. Nira take the bouquet!" I said while wearing my blazer. She quickly obeyed my words and took the bouquet! I took a last glance at the mirror "Let's go!" and headed out!

I was about to sit at the back but remembered about my dearest secretary's horrible driving! Thank god that day luckily me and my Range Rover were saved!

Before sitting, I noticed that Nira can't open her door as the flower bouquet is actually very big and if she tries harder she might drop it. I went near her and opened the door for her, she looked at me for a second "Thank you sir!" she said quietly and sat inside.

Sitting inside, I plugged my seatbelt and again noticed that she didn't wear it. I think I should have bought a medium size bouquet. But she must wear the seat belt for safety.

I went near her and pulled her seatbelt and plugged it while looking at the otherside as I didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable. But I feel her staring at me and wait, why does she stop breathing? Whatever. I backed off and made our way to the graveyard.

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I put the flower bouquet in front of her grave. "Hey mom! I am here!" tears rolled down from my eyes. "Your handsome babyboy is here mom!" she used to call me ❝Handsome babyboy❞ since I was little.

"How are you? Did you miss me? You know what I miss you every second! Mom, there are so many things I have to say to you!" I touched her grave, again tears brimmed from my eyes.

I talked with her for a while, told her everything I wanted to say to her! I whipped my tears, after taking a last glance at my mom's grave, I made my way back to my car.

I found there Nira, she standing against the car as she must be waiting for me to come back. I was about to approach her but one car stopped in front of me and after knowing who the car owner was, my blood boiled!

He got down from the car and as always behind him there were four men. One of his men was holding a rose bouquet.

Seeing it, I bitterly chuckled. Does this man even know that my mom used to have an allergy with roses? And she never likes roses? Huh! How will he!

Before he could go inside, I stood in front of him. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" I asked while gritting my teeth. "Why? Can't I even visit my wife?" he replied.

I laughed "Mr. Ivan, now you remember you have a wife? Or wait, where is the media?" I looked here and there. "They must be here right and that's why you came here to show fake affection to my mom!" I shouted.

"Arsh! At least respect me for once! I am your dad!". "Didn't I tell you again and again that my dad also died the same day when my mom died!" he glared at me.

"And you can't go inside! You have no right to go inside!" I warned him. The air crackles with tension between us, my eyes filled with a mix of sorrow and anger.

"Look Arsh! We never got divorce so she is still my wife! So as my wife I have the right to visit her!". I laughed like a psychopath.

" Oh wow now you remember about

"rights" ? Very funny Mr. Ivan! Now with your rights, leave from HERE!" I shouted again.

"Mr. Arsh please don't make things complicated! Let sir go inside" Mr. Ivan's manager said. "Did I ask you?" I gared hard. "Yes Arsh! Don't forget that there are still a few things on my hands! So you better remember!" saying he pushed me and went inside.

My grib got tighter and breathed hisses. I closed my eyes for a second to control my anger. "Miss Nira get in the car!" I said to her who witnessed the whole thing with a very confused gaze and which still didn't leave.

She followed my words and quickly got on.

Exhaling a long breath, I started driving. But the speed is rising every second. I can feel Nira's eyes on me and she is panicking.

"Sir please drive slowly!" Although I didn't listen to her, at the same time I didn't want to scare her. But again at the same time I can't control my anger.

My car stopped after reaching the Ivan industry! I opened the door and went inside with fast steps leaving Nira there.

I entered the elevator and pressed on the terrace. "Sir!" I heard Nira calling me out but I already pressed the elevator door to close.

Viewing the open sky in front, I exhaled a long breath. Ugh my head is burning. Why did he came there today! I don't care about anything, he lost all his rights that day when he lied to me! Because of that one lie so many lives suffered! I hate him! I hate him so much! I will never forgive him for his deeds!

I couldn't control anymore and was about to punch the wall but before I could do it someone held my arm. I moved my gaze and it locked with my secretary Nira?

"Sir stop it! Stop it please! Stop hurting yourself!". "Miss. Nira leave me alone! Get out of here! It's none of your business!" I harshly said. Thinking she will also leave like everyone but she didn't?

"NO SIR! I won't leave and yes it's my business too!" she directly looked into my eyes. I slightly furrowed. Till now no one has been this brave to talk me back and disobey me!

"I can understand sir there must be so many things happening with you but it doesn't mean you will also hurt yourself like others do to you!".

" Sir, in one person's life so many unexpected things happened! We can't control them because they are not in our hands! But it doesn't mean we will stop living, it doesn't mean we will hurt our-self! No sir it's not! Sir just love yourself for once and I am sure you will feel the difference. Not for others, love yourself for you! And at least think about your mom, she will never want you to see like this!"

She finished and looked at me to answer but without answering her I started recoiling her each and every word! She is right! For who I am hurting myself! There was never my fault!

But today the way she said those things to me, someone should have said those things to me a long time ago! But I never get that someone. She talks just like my mom! I can feel her words just like my mom's.

I sat down but suddenly heard Kia's song "Feeling". I looked up and saw Nira who was playing the song. I closed my eyes while leaning against the wall, just to rest my mind! 10 minutes later, I finally opened my eyes.

" So sir if you listen to me and stop I will ummm" she started talking again but stopped in the middle to think something.

"I will give you Kia Marshall's fan meeting tickets!" she smiled. Excuse me? What? Is she using my fanboy weapon to calm me down?.

"Her fan meeting tickets got sold out a long time ago! How will you get it?" I coldly asked. "Oh dude- oops I mean sir!". Wait, did she just dude me right now? Wtf

"I already have tickets! My cousin works at Kia Marshall's music company and she got me it for free!.

Okay cousins are useful too? Then why are my cousins are so...ugh never mind! How to buy this kind of cousin? " But the most important question is why will you give your ticket!" my suspicious eyes hit her!

She thinks for a moment "Umm actually sir that day I have to go to the hospital for my uncle so can't go and that's why I am giving it to you!". " Anything serious?" I asked.

"No no sir! It's just an important medical checkup!". "So you will really give it to me?"

"Yes sir!" she replied with a soft smile.

WHAT???? SO FINALLY I AM GOING TO MEET MY KIKI??? Seriously I want to scream so bad but I can't as she is here! I can't believe it on my own!

I tried hard but ended up slightly smiling or I say blushing. Yes you guys heard right! Coldly Arsh Ivan is blushing and as always the reason is Kia. Only she can make me blush!

"Sir, are you smiling?" Nira asked while being excited. Oh shit! I loudly cleared my throat and stood on my feet. "No I was not" I replied with a cold voice.

"Let's go home!" saying I start walking. "But sir you have an important meeting!" Nira said while walking behind me. "Call Boby and tell him to put this meeting after 6 pm!" she nodded lightly.

I started driving home but seeing my wrong turn, Nira's face filled with questions. As I exactly choose the opposite road of The Ivan house. Don't worry I am kidnapping you!

Yes I am going home but not to that hell where my so-called dad lives. Right now I really need to calm my mind so I don't want to go to that hell to increase temper more!

The gate opened wide and Nira pecked through the window! Her eyes stopped at the nameplate "Arsh Ivan"! Coz yes this is my house! Where I visit sometimes just to keep my mind fresh!

This bungalow I built a long time ago but still can move here because my grandmother who has been in coma for 4 years and still she is! I promised her that without her I won't leave that house! And I can't break my promise as after my mom she also means the world to me! When my mom died she was the only person who comforted me! Now she is also fighting with her life because of a major brain stock!

I parked the car and came out, Nira did the same. Still she is busy looking around. I moved forward to go inside and she followed me.

After going inside, I threw my blazer on the couch and said "Cook something for lunch!" and was about to leave but getting no answer from her, I stopped and looked at her.

Finally she turned her gaze to me from the house, she must be thinking how many houses do I have! "Umm....Sir I-I don't know how to cook!" she said with a nervous smile.

I furrowed her smile! I try to remember. It was so similar to someone else's smile! Wait Kia????.......

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