The elevator doors where closing so I immediately put my hands between them. The doors opened again and when I was entering I saw the same beautiful brown eyes looking at me. They held surprise. I looked at them to see some kind of ominous yearning in them but all I could see was innocence. But the things I heard about her was different. But why do I feel like they were wrong?

She turned her face to the other side. I stood next to her and doors closed. I looked at her but she was not looking at me. For some reason I didn’t like her avoiding me. I wanted to see that brown eyes. That rosy cheeks and pink lips were all I could think after our not so good encounter.

That tears falling down from her eyes when she left my office was troubling me the whole day. I felt relieved when I saw her smiling face giving instructions to the workers for the arrangements taking place in the convention centre in afternoon. She was smart. She was managing everything so professionally. Then why did they say she is a gold digger? How much ever I think of it I couldn’t picture her like selfish person.

She was still not looking at me. I wanted to see her beautiful face and hear her sweet voice. “Still thinking of ways to save your father?” I asked. She looked at me as I expected. There was an annoying look in her face, I don’t understand why but it seems that I like teasing her.

“You know, you should rest your brain. There is no way to save him from me. And you are not a match for me.” I said with a teasing tone.

I could sense the anger in her. She looked really pissed. . “Well, you don’t know that until I try. And you are just a board member. The majority of the shares are still with my dad. So don’t keep your hope high. Do you think that I will back off by seeing your all action hero act? Fine, I agree I was indeed surprised. But I’m not scared of you. Will see who wins.” She said with an equal teasing tone.

Truthfully I was a bit surprised by her tone. I frowned and was about to say something but then the elevator door opened. She immediately went out of the elevator.

“Ok then, see you tomorrow Mr. Aryan. Have a good evening.” She said with a smile and left to the parking lot.

I walked behind her. She was about to reach her car, I had this craving to see her face one more time.

I don’t know myself why did I say this next. “It’s Vedant.” I said loudly. She was a little away from me. She stopped on her tracks for a second then turned around to see me. She had a questioning look on her face.

I suppose that was such a blunder, but I maintained my poster and said. “Vedant. My name. But I prefer you call me Ved.” Wow! Did I just say that? Her surprised and confused face gave me the answer. I instantly looked away and walked to my car. I got inside the car and drove off immediately.

Uff!! What is this woman doing to me? I feel myself different when I’m around her. She is making me feel something I didn’t feel in a long time. She is his daughter, the one who ripped apart my family, our happiness. But why am I feeling attracted to her? Out of all these women on earth why am I feel the pull towards her? No, I should stop this. She can’t come between me and my revenge.

Thinking that I drove to my new apartment I brought here, in the new city.

I opened the door and entered into the apartment. I switched on the lights. The apartment was arranged in black and white theme. I walked into the apartment and sat on the big comfy white sofa in the hall. I took off my coat and tie and rested my head on the sofa.

What should I do? Mr. Varma is in coma. I can’t let him go that easily right. I opened my eyes and sat up straight and called Mr. Takur. “Mr. Takur I need all information about Mr. Varma’s medical condition. Get the details as soon as possible. And find the best doctor who can make him wake up.” I said and ended the call.

I looked at the photo frame sitting on the side table. It was a picture from Siddharth’s 15th birthday. I, dad and Sid were hugging each other. Dad was smiling widely. I never thought that will be the last day I see him smiling that happily.

I feel wetness on my cheeks. He was my best friend, my mentor, my dad. And he is not there anymore. Just six months before his death I started working with him. He was very happy to have me with him. He wanted to take the company to new heights. He wanted me and Sid to be with him for all things he planned. But everything vanished on that night. Everything that was dear to me was taken away from me.

After his death I was so lost, I was scared. I didn’t know what to do. But Sid needed me. The company needed me. So I put on this brave mask on me to survive. Sid doesn’t know why dad took that drastic step. He is still angry at him for doing this to us. But he loves him. He never asked me what happened. He never questioned me in my decisions. But he was always there for me whenever I needed him. It was not only because we love each other but also that was dad’s last wish.

“Always watch each other’s back.” That was his last words to us before his eyes were closed for ever. And we do keep his word. And I will not allow that scum bag to escape to death. He will pay for his sins.