Part 47 | Bad Blood

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NAIRA

The warehouse smelled of rust and ashes.

The sunlight peering in, through the broken glass window forced me to squint my eyes open. I found myself on a dirty pale green couch, my head throbbing in ache as I stood up gingerly.

I scanned my surroundings..

The vastness of what looked like a old abandoned warehouse was intimidating. The iron pillars holding the roof were rusted and The walls covered in cracked paint and plaster.

Flickering tubelight hung from tin roofed ceiling. The dirty wooden floor revealed the lack of human existence. It looked like the place never had any guests in the past years. Uninhibited.

For How long have I been sleeping?

" 15 hours. " Came a male metallic voice making me gasp.

Six gigantic tattooed men stood in their designated position, just like in Hollywood films. Dressed in black outfits that hugged their bulk biceps and armed with guns.

Stone faced like the concept of expressions never existed in their life.

Do these people ever laugh?

There are other important doubts you need to seek answers for, girl!

15 hours meant I didn't return home for the night. And my heart sank at the thought of my man.

Kartik.

God, He must be so worried.

" Looks who's awake! " Came a voice I despised.

Taking a couple of steps, Raghav reached me. His fingers trailed from my arm to my cheek.

Instantly I pushed him with an appreciable force, " Stay the f**k away from me. " I roared.

The next momen, I was held by one of his gigantic men, my hands locked behind my back making me whimper. He marched towards me furiously and on reflex my eyes shut to brace the blow of his anger. I was prepared because I know what he is capable of.

Don't be surprised when I say Raghav can get physical with women.

He is no gentleman.

Sound of a hard slap resonated across the room.

That's definitely gonna leave behind a mark.

My hands were no longer bound.

I expected a stinging pain but there was none. Confused I looked around to see Raghav holding a bodyguard by his collar.

" One more time you dare lay a finger on what's mine and you'll not live to see another sunrise. Do you understand!! " He screamed on his face with a thrust, making me shudder at the intensity of his anger.

" Yes, Sir. "

I gaped at him in horror. Did He just hit one of his men for touching me! who does that!?

An obsessive psychopath.

This side of him I have never seen before. He was behind me from the start but when did he become so obsessive?

I took a step back when he approached me, only to trip and fall back on the couch.

Raghav leaned in, trapping me between the couch and his body. Cupping my chin, his index finger ran across my lower lip. " Cursing doesn't suit this mouth, so I recommend you put that sweet lips of yours to other use, babygirl. "

Standing on my feet, I shoved his hands roughly. " Don't. touch. me."

In a split second, Raghav twisted my arm behind my back. I sucked in a whimper, I can't show him my pain. He chuckled darkly.

" You look even sexier when you act feisty, babygirl. "

Will it ache if I punch his nose for calling me that!

My breath ragged when he dipped his face on my shoulder, inhaling the fragrance of my shampooed hair.

" Gosh! You smell so good. " He whispered in my ears. I turned my face in disgust.

I wiggled like my skin burnt under his touch. My back was pushed more into his body, as he tightened his hold.

" I missed you, Naira. " His lips slightly grazed my earlobe as he muttered in a husky tone.

" Can't say the same."

A groan escaped his mouth when I punched his abs with my elbow.

Raghav released me with a forceful thrust making me land on the ground, quite hard.

He grabbed my chin harshly, " I'm trying to be gentle with you, Don't make it hard for me! "

The place suddenly fell dead quiet and he let me go when the sound of heavy footsteps became prominent

And I saw him. Face to face! The man who had remorselessly killed my parents, snatched them away from me.

" Good to see you Naira Basu, or should I say Mrs. Naira Oberoi. "

Vinay Malhotra.

" Aren't you elated to meet your Uncle?"

I seethed in anger. " Uncle!? You are a murderer!! You killed them. "

A wingback chair was brought in and placed right in front of me as Vinay took his seat.

" I had to ! " he uttered in a calm authoritative tone.

" Why? My dad loved you like his own brother. " I exclaimed at his emotionless soul.

" He was too naive and gullible for a businessman. He didn't deserve any of them. "

And it dawned upon me. " So this was it. " I muttered lowly, " you murdered him because you couldn't have what he had? Just out of jealousy!

What a coward! " I spat.

" Remember who you are talking to, young lady. " he threatened.

I let out a loud chuckle, " who am I talking about to? A coward who couldn't fight like a man and chose to backstab his brother. "

" Enough! " Mr. Malhotra's loud roar made me flinch.

" It was my right!! I am the first born but Your dad had it all.

That pampered prince didn't know the spelling of Pain and I grew up in hell. The man who's supposedly my father f***ed up and couldn't take responsibility for his actions. So who's the coward here!" He said referring to my grandfather.

" He loved my mother, promised to marry her but when he knew about her pregnancy, his family denied stating it would be a stain on the family's reputation. And your grandfather didn't have the courage to go against his family or the society. So He disowned my mother and married an Elite girl. My mom committed Suicide when I was three, leaving me alone with nothing but her tear stained diary. "

I was silent processing his words. I had never seen my grandparents and knew little about them. And this part of the story I was totally unaware of. All I knew was Mr. Malhotra is my dad's stepbrother and nothing more.

" He did offer me a home and your grandmother.... " His face broke into a soft smile. " That women was kind enough to love me like her son. I am grateful to have her as my stepmom. If not for her, people wouldn't have acknowledged me as a part of the family. "

Raghav pressed his father's shoulder, trying to provide some comfort to his distressed soul.

Anger of betrayal skated on his face. " I craved for my dad's love but he never accepted me. On the other hand, my stepbrother was offered everything at his feet, without even asking!

He got everything meant for me. The business, the property, the fame, family everything ! "

I sucked in a breath

" I worked everyday to match his expectations, to be the best so that someday he will accept me as his son wholeheartedly. But No, I always remained as his Illegitimate child.

The old man saw me as nothing but a bloody disgrace!

What did I do to deserve the shame? Was it too much to ask, just a 10 percent of the attention and love he showed my stepbrother? "

His voice was laced with pain, " I had a father on papers, but never had a dad."

And I realised how tormented his soul was. All the while I had pictured Mr. Malhotra as a sadist but little did I know there lives a broken man within the sadist.

My words came out rather gentle than the anger I intended to express." Why would you frame an innocent person for your sins? Dad has nothing to do with you. " He looked at me like I asked the silliest question on the planet.

" I didn't plan on framing

Mr. Oberoi. He was just present in the right place at the right time." He grinned, a evil grin.

" What! "

" I'm a businessman sweetheart. I make the best use of situations.... And people. " A sinister smile creeped on his lips.

" you are insane! " I said horrified as the devil within him resurfaced.

" Oh Dear, You haven't seen my insanity yet. " My breath hitched,

" Stay awake to see your father in law getting arrested. "

" No please! " I pleaded.

" I made a simple sketch to get what I deserved, but it got complicated because of, one your dad's unexpected will and two... Your lover! "

" Husband " I hissed.

A frustrated groan left Raghav's lips.

" Had you married me instead of running away, this could have ended good. But don't worry, Soon I'll make the ending right. Just like I desire, sweetheart."

" In your dreams, Raghav. " I snapped.

" Just wait and watch. "

I closed my eyes taking in a deep breath.

Vinay rose on his feet, shoving his hand inside his pant pockets. " I know it isn't fair to Mr. Oberoi but then What I had gone through my entire childhood wasn't fair either. "

He exhaled with a dark chuckle, shaking his head, " Darling, this world isn't known for being right and just. It is dark and wicked. This ain't a place for virtuous. A man of virtue has to either succumb to it's darkness or chose death. "

Without any tint of remorse in his voice he said," I did love my brother. But I had to get rid of him! "

" You are a Monster !! " I screamed, my eyes pooled with tears threatening to fall.

" Well atleast now you know, Monsters are real. And they look like real people."

" What is it that you want? " My question was met with a much simpler answer.

Vinay Malhotra wanted what belonged to him rightfully. It wasn't about the money or land, it was about the ownership, power and rights.

He took over my dad's company but still he was only the acting CEO. In paper's it's still not his.

But it didn't stop there.

" Your husband shouldn't have interfered in my business but now that he did, Don't you think he has to repay for his imprudent act. He'd give me a hard time last week. "

A day after our picture was released in the daily, ruckus occured in Mr. Malhotra's office when news of his illegal drug factories came to light and they was shut down by the government with immediate effect. It was a hard blow that Vinay didn't foresee.

Of course It didn't take him much time to find out the man behind this. Even I wasn't expecting such a move from Kartik. Guess That explains why Mr. Malhotra is infuriated at my husband.

I don't know what he meant by repay but I'm pretty sure he is planning something heinous.

" Whatever it is, deal with me. Don't involve my family in this..... Please ! "

" It's too late, sweetheart " I shook my head.

No this can't happen.

If Dad gets arrested..... God! My family will be heartbroken, the business will be ruined and

Kartik ..... He will be devastated.

" Actually No, there's still a Chance. " He smirked looking at me.

" How about we have a little chat with your husband. "

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" Pain Changes people.

It forces even the innocent,

to Lie. "

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