That night...
V. V. Aditya Palace,
Beautiful electric lights burns side by side in that two-storey large luxury house. There is no doubt that it will be Aditya's palace where three big luxury cars stood in front of the house.
Adthiya's family sat around the big dining table to have dinner. Two months later, Shakuntala Devi decided to cook a delicious food for her eldest son Vidarth. She cooked his favorite food by herself without the help of the servants.
Vidharth finished eating without saying anything. While Vikram was eating slowly noticing Vidharth from time to time. Shakuntala Devi handed a cup of almond milk to Vidharth who was sitting in front the TV.
Vidharth didn't even look at his mother.
"Vidharth... How about you? Long time no see... Why are you punishing us with your silence? Is it our fault to think about your marriage?" said his mother slowly.
Vidharth didn't say anything and remained silent.
Using this chance his mother continued, "see here... Do you like this girl? Tell me. She looks beautiful and belongs to respectful family" Vikram and his father came closer. Vidharth looked at the photo in her hand, Vidarth replied heartlessly "Ah... yeah... she looks good. hmm... If you like her so much then pair her with your younger son Vikram" His mother looked dumbfounded.
"How can you say these words Vidharth? Are we heartless to complete Vikram's marriage before you? The Lord has given everything in life except peace. I think he may forget..." his mother said in a sad tone makes Vikram upset.
Vidharth didn't reply.
"I have no doubt that my two sons are the rockstars of business but... I have the desire to see the heirs of my two sons?"said Aditya Sundar.
"Oh... marriage! heir! I hate... this is why I am not coming to India. I have informed you about this thousand times" He broke the cup in his hand and entered his room without even had a next glance.
Vikram looked at his parents withered face and said, "Let go dad. Don't worry. I would definitely talk about this to bro when he was stable and would try to change his mind. You both don't talk about marriage for a while. Let him marry whenever he likes. You Be patient till then"
"When will he come to his senses and he got married? Hmm... Does he think of you a little bit? Isn't your life behind his life? What good did he do to have a brother like you?" said his father genuinely.
"Dad, My marriage is only after my brother's marriage even if it took year... I have no regrets about this. Don't worry! Couldn't a princess have been born for him? Everything will change when she enter in his life. Also, When the perfect time comes, everything will be fine, Mom"Vikram reassured his parents and moved away.
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Vidharth's actions were as if nothing had happened in the last night. He was ready to leave the office as the principle of "My work my dreams" He took the newspaper and plop down in the cushion chair in the living room.
Did he know how much his parents and sibling would have been hurt by his words?
Vikram came down and had his breakfast. He bid bye to his parents and entered into his car. He didn't even mind Vidharth.
Seeing Vikram entering inside the car, Vidharth took long steps to reach him. "Shi... Do you have the Shivanand construction contract form?" asked Vidharth.
"Yes!" Vikram said casually.
"Bi... Bring it to the company today at eleven o'clock. Let me sign it and send it today"
"It's a little hard for me to come today" Vikram replied and left. Vidharth knows that Vikram is not the one to say this. Vidharth turned his gaze in the direction of Vikram's car "Ouch..." He also left.
It is an important contract form to be sent that involves an investment worth crores of rupees. It is confidential and should be kept secret so that only Vikram or Vidharth can handle it.
At Vidharth's office that day, Ahana stood outside waiting for Vidharth to get a signature.
Vidharth had a glance at her through the glass and he nod her to enter in. She gave the form saying, "Sir, this form is for your Mumbai trade conference" She waited for his signature. He analyse the copy from top to bottom says, "Uh... what's your name?" He asked looking at the form.
"Ahana!" That's all she said and Vidharth wrote her name on the form, signed it below and then handed it to her for her signature. She didn't even expected in her dreams because this conference is only for business tycoons.
she mumbled "Sir..."
"Hmm..." he examined her with his eyes and said strictly "You are going to attend the Mumbai Business Conference! You can leave"
She came out with the signed copy.
"Ravita, I need to go to the conference. I don't know anything about this. Besides, My mother is so scared to leave me to Mumbai. Sir wrote my name without asking anything. What shall I do now?" She shared with her friend Ravita.
"Really? Vidharth sir's decicion can't be changed" said Ravita.
"Hmm" she nodded.
Ahana wasn't interested. She called Shiva after a while. "Congratulations Ahana!" He replied at once he picked up the phone.
Ahana couldn't understand anything. "For what?"
"I got the information regarding your attendance on the Mumbai meeting. I have just booked an air ticket for you along with us" he said cheerfully.
"Oh Shiva! I'am not interested. Do something about it as I have no experience before" said her.
"Ahana, This is a wonderful opportunity. Glad you got it even in the presence of Vidharth sir. I will help you to prepare for the meeting."
"Can't you send someone else replacing me?" She asked with great hesitation.
"
No chance... What's wrong with you?"
"Hmm, Mom would get scare" she opened up.
"Ha ha... Unbelievable! You are a strong woman. This is a good opportunity to showcase your talent. Don't ever miss it.
Shall I talk to your mom?"
"No Shiva. I will handle it" she said and ended the call.
***
Vidharth, who knew Vikram well, went to him to buy the contract form in person, regardless of the time Vikram didn't reach his office.
Vikram noticed when Vidarth's car entered the entrance of Vikram's company. Vikram was waiting for his brother's arrival with a small smile.
Within a few minutes, Vidharth arrived at Vikram's room and Vikram turned his attention to the laptop as if he knew nothing.
"Hmm .... Hmm," Vidharth said clearing his throat several times and trying to divert Vikram's attention to his side but failed. (All he has to do is come inside. Why does the lion stand outside and roar?)
"V... Vikram," he raised his voice losing his temper. Vikram rolled his eyes and said, "Come inside brother, Why are you standing there?"
"I don't have time to sit down and talk... Take the contract form"
"Hmm..." Vikram awoke and entered the small black glass protected room where the copies of the Confidential were found. Vidharth followed him. Vikram took out the contract form in a few seconds and handed it to him.
"Vicky..." Dhruv entered the confidential room casually without any permission. Vidharth, who had received the form from Vikram, turned back hearing the voice of Dhruv. Vidharth gave a stare and Dhruv stopped there.
Vidharth turned his head towards Vikram and yelled, "K... Keep the ...person in their place! Don't you understand it? How many times I need to tell?"
"Brother......." Vikram raised his voice and Dhruv stood dumbfounded.
"So... sorry Vidharth bro... sorry Vikram. It is confidential room right? I came casually. I am sorry" said Dhruv and moved out.
Vikram warned, "Brother, tell me anything but you don't have any rights to talk about him"
"Oh... oh... you... he has become that much important right? hmm... Mark my words Vikram, One day he may turn against you, then you will understand until then lift him in your head"
Vidarth said biting his teeth.
"Ha... ha... Dhruv against me? It won't happen as long as we are alive" Vikram streched each word seriously.
"Hmm... let's see how long this friendship lasts" Vidharth hurried to the nearby elevator.
Vikram came out at once Vidharth left searching Dhruv. He felt Dhruv would be broken and came out thinking how to fix him. Dhruv was standing out looking at the sky. Dhruv didn't left thinking that his friend Vikram would be broken if he left.
Vikram called Dhruv standing at his back "Dhruv..."
"Vicky... tell me" Dhruv turned to look straight at him.
"I apologize you behalf of my brother... I'm sorry Dhruv" said Vikram
Dhruv replied, "He has all the rights Vicky. He is our brother right? We knew that Vidharth bro has strict company rules."
"Hmm... that's right but you have equal rights as me... I feel sorry... I can feel the pain looking at your eyes. You get hurt right?" Vikram said sadly looking at Dhruv.
"Aww! Vicky leave it. I am okay... Well, let me tell you the news "said Dhruv and they moved towards the cabin.
"Hmm... tell me"
"Vicky, I am coming to Mumbai along with you and then stay there for a week for regular sports training" he said.
"Hmm... Good! Isn't that day Vaishali's birthday?" (The same day of attending the trade conference in Mumbai)
"Okay Vicky... I'm coming" The two talked for a while and then Dhruv left.
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To be continued...
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