"Papa.........papa.......pa" Abhimaan was calling Shivansh Singh Rathore, who are reading newspaper. But not getting any response, Abhimaan peeked into the newspaper to witness Shivansh Singh Rathore's dilemma.

'25 YEARS OF TOGETHERNESS' was the heading of an article with a picture of a couple the so called power couple of the aristocratic society. Elegantly posed Shipra Raj and her second husband Jai Singh Shekhawat's picture.

If the picture along article was piercing Shivansh's heart then it created ruckus in Abhimaan's mind. Looking at his mother so happy and at same time his father melancholic has always disturbed his mind.

Not saying anything he left from their. He has always kept himself distanced from his father who also at a point neglected Abhimaan because of Shipra.

"Meera go and get ready. Thodi der mein photographers aate hi honge" Amrita Devi said

(Meera go and get ready. Within few minutes the photographers will be reaching)

"Ji dadi"

(Okay dadi)

The time has come to include Meera in the family photograph so Rathores are getting ready for a family photoshoot.

AT ABHIMAAN'S CLOSET

Meera was wearing her earings when Abhimaan barged inside. Meera smiled looking at Abhimaan from the mirror. Abhimaan didn't reciprocate the smile instead he picked his suit and went to change.

After 15 minutes Abhimaan came out of the closet completely ready for his office.

"Maan, aap inn kapdon mein tayar kyu huye? We are having a photoshoot in few minutes right?"

(Maan, why did you get ready wearing these clothes? We are having a photoshoot in few minutes right?)

Abhimaan didn't bother to reply and continued adjusting his cufflinks.

"Aap office jaa rahe hai?"

(You are going to the office?)

Abhimaan continued to remain mute. Applying his perfume Abhimaan turned to leave, when Meera held his wrist in an attempt to stop him from going.

Abhimaan glanced at their hands and spoke "tumse thoda ache se baat kar liya that doesn't mean ki tumhari har baat sununga..........don't ever think you have an upper hand Meera"

(Just because i talked with you sweetly doesn't mean am gonna hear your every useless rant.......don't ever think you have an upper hand Meera)

Saying so Abhimaan left, leaving behind a confused Meera. 'achanak kya ho jata hai inhe.......Aab kya kiya meine?' Meera mumbled.

('what happened to him suddenly? ........now what I did?')

Changing her attire Meera went downstairs. She didn't want to spoil Rathores' mood who were eager for photoshoot.

Meera smiled and said to everyone "woh inke office mein kuch kaam aa gya toh inhe jana pada...........why don't you people continue, hum baad mein kabhi utha lenge"

(He had to leave as some urgent work came up unexpectedly.......why don't you people continue, we will have shoot some other day)

"Par bhabi ma apke aur bhai ke bina......" Sanyukta hesitated

( But bhabi ma without you and bhai how can we........)

"Sanyu you are looking ethereal, go and get clicked" Meera assured

After lunch Meera was sitting in the lawn. Sticked to her phone, dialling continuously to one number, Abhimaan's number.

"Nhi utha raha na" Rajveer said smirking

(He isn't picking and he won't pick)

"Nhi umm aamm aah I think meetings wagera mein busy honge" Meera argued

(No actually amm ahh i think he might be busy with meetings)

"Meetings......ofcourse" Rajveer huffed

Meera smiled awkwardly.

"Meera, listen you don't have to hide anything....... Bachpan se janta hun Abhimaan ko.......woh inn sab romantic, family time wale cheezon se durr rehna pasand karta hai, leave him........let's go for holi shopping" Rajveer said

(..............i know him since childhood......he is like this only, he likes to stay far away from romance, family..... leave him, let's go for Holi shopping)

Meera was in dilemma whether to go shopping with Rajveer or not. Should she ask Abhimaan once.

"Don't worry Meera I have talked with Abhimaan about it" hearing this,

Meera nodded and left with Rajveer.

AT ABHIMAAN'S OFFICE

"Sir, as per the investigation Araav Shekhawat is the one backing Bijal in his nuisances" Abhimaan's secretary Ved informed him

Abhimaan gestured Ved to continue

"Sir, Araav Shekhawat ke construction business mein jab bhi koi hindrances ata hai woh via Bijal apne success tak pahunch ta hai............tender ke time dara dhamka kar deal claim karna ho ya construction ke liye jagah khali karna ho all these works are done by Bijal for Araav Shekhawat "

(Sir, whenever Araav Shekhawat will face any hindrance in his construction business then he will use Bijal, via whom he will gain success......even during the time of tender filing he by using fear and force will claim the deal.......all his these kind of works are done by Bijal)

Abhimaan is the mightiest in business empire. He has zero to no rivalries in business cause no one could compete the shrewd business mind of Abhimaan. But again it was Araav Shekhawat who was his biggest rivalry in personal life. The one who got Abhimaan's share of motherly love and affection.

"Whatever Bijal does, he easily escapes cause of Mr. Shekhawat's influence on people. He has immense support from Araav and hence is not afraid of any consequences" Ved concluded

Abhimaan has already decided what he has to do. He will make everyone bow down in defeat, he pledged.

Along with Uday and Dev, Abhimaan thought to pay a visit to the village which was victim of Bijal's heinous activities. Touring around the village and collecting all informations he was returning back home.

"Ved, arrange a meeting with CM" Abhimaan ordered his secretary.

Abhimaan was looking out when his gaze stucked on a particular face and a smile appeared but unfortunately the smile faded as soon as his orbs landed on the man beside his woman.

Clenching his teeth Abhimaan gazed at both Meera and Rajveer who were laughing at certain silly jokes cracked by Rajveer, while purchasing colors for Holi.

AT EVENING

Abhimaan returned home. While going through the stairs his eyes fell on Rudrani Devi who was lost in her thoughts. Approaching her, Abhimaan asked " bua sa kya baat hai?"

(What is the matter aunt?)

Rudrani Devi turned her attention towards Abhimaan. Smiling sweetly she patted the place beside her. When Abhimaan took his seat, she said "beta jo bhai sa ke sath hua.......mein nhi chahti ki wo kisi aur ke sath ho.......Aaj tak bhai sa uss baat se ubhar nhi paye hain. Aaj bhi unke mann mein uss baat ki bitterness hai. Mein bilkul nhi chahti ki tu bhaisa ke raste chale aur unhi ki tarah ghayal ho"

(Dear , whatever happened with brother.....i don't want that to take place in anybody's life......Even if bhai sa doesn't say anything, i know that even today he has not overcome the bitter mishaps yet. I just don't want you to follow his steps and land yourself in the same trouble)

Abhimaan could clearly understand that Rudrani Devi was talking about his mother, also she is hinting towards Meera and Abhimaan's relations.

"Bua sa mein dhyan rakhunga......aap chinta na karen" Abhimaan assured

(Aunt i will take care of this...... you don't take stress)

"Abhimaan you have your father's love life as an example. You have eye witnessed the torture he went through. Mein nhi chahti ki tu sab jante hua apne hathon apna destruction likhe....................... relation sour hona is better than life getting bitter-sour.........Meera ko apne control mein rakhna...... umar ki baat hai mann kahin bhi beh jata hai" Rudrani Devi patted Abhimaan's shoulder and left for her room.

(Abhimaan you have your father's love life as an example. You have eye witnessed the torture he went through. People learn from the mistakes of others , but they don't repeat them,

I just don't want you to repeat his mistake knowingly....... don't bring trouble upon yourself unnecessarily.......... relationship turning sour is better than life turning bitter-sour........try to keep Meera under your control......it's all about her sweet flowery age, you know mind fluctuates attracting many bees......and when those bees will sting, it will pain you the most)

Abhimaan went into his room. He searched the whole chamber but couldn't find Meera.

He went on searching for Meera and found her playing chess with Rajveer. He could hear Meera's giggling and could see Rajveer muttering something in her ear.

Abhimaan's eyes were focused on Meera and Rajveer but he was thinking about his father-mother's relationship.

He was ragging. His mind was a mess.

"Hukum, yeh invitation aya hai" a maid bowed down in respect, handing over the invitation she went away.

(Master, we got this invitation card)

Abhimaan opened the envelope and found an invitation from his mother, to join the celebration of her 25th anniversary with her second husband.

After reading the invitation card, he just glanced at Meera and Rajveer who were absorbed in merry-making.

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