Divya
I quickly sat on the bed and picked the call
"Hello " i said in my sleepy voice. I heard a familiar voice from the other side
"You're sleeping till now"
I looked at the clock for the time and found out that it is 8 in the morning.
"I slept late last night " i replied
"Anyways today is a family dinner and want you to come. Don't be late " she said and hung up without hearing my reply.
I can't believe it. She didn't bother to come yesterday and now she is calling me to invite me for a family dinner. Well this isn't something new. I am used to her cold behavior.
She only calls me when she need me or else she ignores me like i don't exist. For world she is my mother but for me is a stranger.
My eyes filled with tears when i recall her cold behavior towards me. She is my mother but she never treats me like her own child. I always tired to impress her but she was never happy with me. At the end i realized no matter how hard i try she will never be happy with me.
I wiped my tears and got out of the bed. Today's Sunday and i thought to wake up late but one phone call ruined my plan.
I took a long shower and wore a oversized t shirt which reached till my thighs. I dried my hair with help of a gair dryer. After that i grabbed a sandwich for the breakfast and sat on the sofa.
I watched tv for few hours but after s i got tired. I ordered Chinese for lunch since i was not in a mood to cook and plus my grocery is out of stock.
I made a note to buy some groceries tomorrow. After lunch i took a power nap since i need all the energy for my so called family dinner.
God only knows what is going to happen today!!
By 7 i was ready for the dinner. I wore a black sweater and blue ripped jeans. Since it was a family dinner i didn't bother to look pretty or wear pretty clothes. Anyways i am going to be ignored as usual.
After driving for 1 hour i finally reached my destination. I parked my car and got out of the car. I was standing infront of a beautiful mansion. My small apartment is nothing compared to my mansion but still i love it.
I walked towards the main door and ranf the doorbell.
After a couple of seconds the door opened and i was greeted by a maid.
"Who are you?" She asked rudely.
She seems new that's why she doesn't know and plus i come here very rarely.
"I am Mr and Mrs. Aggarwal's daughter " i said politely. She looked at me suspiciously but at the end she let me in.
When i walked inside the living room i found my mom sitting on the sofa with a magazine in her hand. She was sitting very elegantly. She is everything that i can only dream of.
"Good evening Mom" i greeted her.
She looked at me and i can see anger in her eyes. Why is she angry??
"What are you wearing??" She snapped at me.
'Clothes ' i really wanted to say that but i know been rebellious will not be profitable for me. So i decided to keep my mouth shut.
"Today a very important guest is coming for dinner and you're wearing this. Learn something from your sister " she shouted.
"You didn't informed me about it. I thought it's just a family dinner " i replied in a low voice.
"Stop arguing with me " she said while glaring at me. Arguing!!! For your kind information this is not arguing but justifying yourself. I was about to say something but then i heard a familiar voice.
"Mom what happened?? Why're you shouting "
I turned around and found my elder sister Diya walking towards us.
"Look at her clothes Diya" Mom said while pointing finger at me. I clenched my fist in anger.
"Give her something appropriate to wear" with this Mom walked out of the room.
"Are you ok" Diya asked me. I gave her warm smile. She is the only one who actually cares for me.
"I am fine don't worry " i replied.
"Divu i missed you so much" She said while hugging me.
"I missed you too " i replied.
"I am sorry that i wasn't able to come for your art show but i am pretty sure t was a successful" she apologized.
"How do you know it was successful " i asked her
"Don't tell me you didn't read today's newspaper " she said.
Well i am not fan of a newspaper but what does my success has to do with the newspaper. Diya clarified my doubt by saying.
"Divu you're on cover page for your amazing painting and generosity. I am so proud of you my little sister"
At least there is someone from my family who is happy for me.
"Come let me give you something to wear before Mom gets angry on you again " she said and dragged me towards her room.
After 5 mins Diya came out of her closet with a beautiful white off shoulder lace cocktail dress.
"This will look good on you" she said.
Hopefully my and Diya's size ìs almost the same. I quickly wore the dress and then Diya did my makeup and hairstyle. She tied my hair in a beautiful bun.
"So who is coming for dinner " i asked her
"I don't know " she replied
"I thought you know " i said
"Well i am not sure but i think a new busniess partner of Dad is coming " she replied. I nodded my head. I really don't know much about business.
"Come let's go " Diya said. With these we walked downstairs. When we reached the living room i saw a very handsome man sitting on the sofa. I think he is our guest.
"This is our daughter Diya and Divya " mom introduced us.
"And he is our new business partner Mr. Raghav Sinha " Dad said.
Raghav Sinha!! Why does his name sounds so familiar.
"Nice to meet you Mr. Sinha " i greeted him. A chill ran down my spine when i looked into his eyes. His eyes are so cold. And when he took my hand fir a handshake. I felt an electric current passed through my whole body.
Am i seriously attracted to him?? Oh god!! I have really lost my mind. He seems like a dangerous person then why i feel attracted to him??
After our small introduction we walked towards the dinning room for dinner. I sat beside Diya and quietly ate my dinner. Well eating food was very difficult especially when someone is staring at you continuously.
Raghav was talking with my Dad but his eyes were on me. He was observing me. I felt like a prey to him. I really want to get out of here now.
Finally the dinner came to end and i was so glad about it. After few minutes i decided to take my leave.
"Mom it's getting late so i will leave " i said in a low voice. Before mom could say anything someone else spoke
"Your younger daughter doesn't live with you " Raghav said is his husky voice. His voice was very dominating like he is commanding someone.
"You know this generation wants to be independent. Although we have such a big mansion but still she want to live alone " Mom said while sending a glare at my direction.
Independent my foot i was so tired from your taunts that i didn't had any option but move out.
"Why don't stay tonight " Mom said while holding my hand. She squeezed my hand so tightly that i can feel her nails digging in my skin. What a drama queen!!! She should get an oscar for her acting skills.
"No i have some work " i said while taking my hand back from her grip. I looked down at the red marks on my hand. I know my mother she will never hurt me physically.
I said my goodbye and walked out of the mansion. I inhale the fresh air. It was so suffocating. I felt like a bird in cage but now i am a free bird.
I changed my clothes and laid down on the bed. I am so tired. When i closed my eyes his cold grey eyes came into my mind.
Why was his eyes so cold?? Why he was looking at me like that like i am prey for him??? There were so many unanswered questions and only one person can give me the answers but i don't think i have the courage to ask.
Maybe this is the first and last time i am meeting him. With these thoughts in my mind I fell asleep. Only if i knew that this i have caught the devil's attention.
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