No two strangers meet by accident.

They are meant to cross paths

For a Reason.

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"No. He is still searching for his wife."

lan quickly cut off the call without waiting for Charles reply and ran towards his angry brother closing his palms around his elbow , clinging to him for his dear life. The Devil was activated again.

"Bro, You are back!"

Andres fierce gaze snapped to his elbow which were being crushed by his little brother's trembling tight hold. He breathed heavily trying to control burning anger inside him.

Alan was instantly tempted to run away. Oh .. my hands..my eyes burning... Brother calm down..

"Bro, Please calm down!! I am scared... Don't get stirred okay.. Sister-in-law is safe. I promise. He was just bluffing.."

"Any new news?"

Hearing his terrifying cold voice near his face along with his glaring dark menacing gaze, the blonde man jumped away from him creating atleast one hand distance before he decides to attack him and break his bones after giving him not his desired answer.

"You-- don't have to worry about anything. That old man is still chasing after your last trail and got nothing against Sister-in-law... Hehe ... He wanted me to give him informations. That's it." Alan chuckled nervously tugging his tie" Jeremy will keep you updated. Is that alright?"

"Mm." Andres looked half satisfied, his face getting less fierce than before. "Tight her security."

"Whatever you want brother." Alan nodded earnestly. That was close! (٥↼_↼)

Dumping the bag which was in his hand on nearby small table which Alan has by now successfully turned into a messy dustbin with open packets of snacks everywhere Andres sat in the in front of it closing his eyes while resting his head down on the support. His wife's flushed red face appeared in front of his instantly calming him down.

Alan looked at the table and got into work cleaning everything out of it before Andres opens his eyes again and spots the mess. Afterall the food wasn't his, he rummaged through his brother's kitchen cabinets and found the workers has put new stock of tasty snacks there; so first thing he did was to drive straight to Andres' place, steal snacks and lazily watch the tv show while waiting for his brother to come his home.

If he knew I stole his food, again?

He collected the wrappers hurriedly, half empty packets and rushed to dump everything on dustbin before running back to Andres.

He found his brother standing up and going upstairs towards the study room to which he followed behind him quietly.

"Brother"

"Yes." Andres set up his laptop on the study table before meeting his eyes.

"I came to pass you file for Sanders deal."

"Hm." Andres gave him a curt nod and gestured him to pass the file.

"Goodnight." He closed the door behind him and quickly run down the stairs and out before getting inside his car to drive to his own house which was beside his brother's residence.

If his brother didn't barge that time he could have withdraw more money from Charles Angelo's deeper pockets. Instead ,that greedy old man mentioned sister-in-law at wrong timing.

Acting like everything is alright was not easy for him with a so-called father on their tails, who never played role of becoming one from the start in their lifes. He was disappointed with the greedy path his father chose in the beginning but with time he accepted the truth his mother never deserved such a shitty selfish man to be around. He was contented.

Alan rubbed his head regretfully. If brother was one more minute late, he would have squeezed Charles' pockets again for completing his non-existent car collection and donate them to his mother's social work.

Keep your friends closer, your enemies even closer.

Meanwhile,

Olivia's mood worsened when she heard Alan's last words, throwing a disgusted look towards Charles she walked out

not before calling 'him and Alan Incompetent duo of father and son'.

***

Next day,

At Tina's Apartment,

*sound of Door opening slightly*

Saanvi peeked outside the door of her room.

Left..

Clear.

Right..

Clear.

Straight ...

No Tina. Clear.

Relieved she pushed the black sunglasses above her nose covering her eyes, clutching her purse she quietly walked towards the kitchen. After stealing a fruit she decided to quickly fled before she was caught by her bestfriend early in the morning running away.

For some reason, She was feeling guilty facing Tina and not tell her anything going in her life when she is the person who helped her first when she was abondened at London's airport broken hearted.

But . .I don't want to share anything with anyone.

Call her selfish.. she even ate the two box of cookies alone locked safely inside her room without sharing it with Tina either.

Oh! I am so mean.

Kya Mai ek buri ladki hu? (Am I a bad girl?)

Saanvi felt bad and good at the same time about her decision.

If she had a choice she would never dare to appear in front of Andres Angelo again. Her face would always burn profusely thinking deeply about kissing him ...

Saanvi unlocked the door and was about to go out when she froze at the doorstep, hearing the familiar feminine voice behind her.

"Where are you going this early?"

Saanvi smiled sheeplessly at Tina and was thankful for hiding her eyes with sunglasses as she was unable to meet Tina's eyes.

"I've to report to work early today. I'll see you later..tata"

"Wh-- atleast have your breakf--"

Slamming the door shut she practically ran away ignoring Tina's call for food.

Bach gyi (saved)

Saanvi patted her chest and continued to walk down the road , deciding to roam aimlessly and explore to kill time using GPS in her phone.

She breathed the fresh morning air contented.

Meanwhile,

Madam Joana was out, leaning on back seat of her car enjoying the view of different shops opening on roadsides. The place was tourist attraction which contained many different style clothing, accessories shops. She was still thinking about the material she could use for her new gown design and the way of of sewing it. And suddenly she saw a girl hanging the board of a small shop in the corner near a tree.

She could see the maniquens wearing a old design frock, the glistening stones caught her attention.

"Stop the car." She quickly commanded the driver.

Madam Joana hastily opened her car door, eyes struck to the dress she was about to get down from the car when she suddenly screamed in pain. Her ankle twisted and she sit back on her car seat wincing. The bodyguard and driver in front quickly got down from the car coming around to their Madam.

"Are you okay Madam? " Bodyguard asked getting worried looking at her clutching her left ankle in her hands.

"What happened Madam? I will fetch the first aid box quickly." The driver went back inside the car running.

Madam Joana ignored the two, crying in pain.

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My leg.. I haven't even became a beautiful grandma..

I am so young to use wheelchairs..

My sons still needs me to feed them with spoons .. Please God save me.

Oh Jesus! I haven't even met my daughter-in-law ..!? She will think I am already an old Goat..

She looked up hearing her bodyguard suddenly standing in front of her getting in his protective mode, stopping someone from approaching her. From the soft voice she could make out it of a young girl.

"Um.. I have it. The ma'am there can use it to heal her ankle before the condition worsened. "

"Kevin move aside." Madam Joana ordered her bodyguard curious, but felt him getting tense, so she raised her voice "NOW"

Kevin contemplated and finally moved aside craning his neck down to glare blankly at the girl was half of his sturdy giant size.

Purposely, he crossed his arms together which bulged showing off his muscles. With eyes fixed on the unknown girl's every step shaking his sideways in approval.

Madam Joana saw a cute young girl walking with dark curly shoulder length hairs which bounced with her every movement walking towards her hesitated, while she was dressed in simple blue jeans, white crop top with a light pink coat. Her pink lips pressed together in a straight line, fingers curled around her light green sling purse.

Madam Joana eyed at her Bodyguard in disappoval "Kevin, stop glaring the poor girl."

But no use, Kevin's face hardened and the glare intensified. He really took after my eldest son.

"Kevin! Do you want me to call your 5year old daughter and show her how scary you look right now?"

This caught the bodyguard's attention. He uncrossed his arms immediately, his face getting soften tiny bit and she almost laughed the way the girl looked back her gratefully.

"So what can I do- Ah!! "She rubbed her ankle screaming in pain. The driver hasn't returned with first aid box yet.

"Excuse me Ma'am You can use this bandage to wrap around your ankle for now."

She watched as the girl showed her an elastic bandage.

"Oh! You are life safer darling, quickly Come here." She ushered the girl who was blocked again by none other than her Bodyguard.

"Kevin."

"Let me check this thing once Madam."

"Ok. But don't scare the girl.. or--"

The bodyguard didn't reply and took the bandage from the girl before deeply checking it from outside to inside and gave a curt nod. "It's unharmed"

Madam Joana almost cried in pain. What should I do with this overprotective hulk? Where did my son even found him?

"Come here.. " She gave the girl small painful smile.

Hesitated the girl finally moved closer to her as she scruched to the ground on level of her ankle before gently taking it in her hands examining it a bit before with soothing motion moving her fingers around using the pressure from her fingertips lightly.

Kevin who was alamared was about to intervene but was quickly stopped by Madam Joana's hands in middle and her stern glare.

Surprisingly the girl knew all the right spots to touch and instantly her pain was getting lesser and she could breath relieved. After wrapping the bandage carefully around her ankle she stood up looking at her work for one last time she looked up meeting Madam Joana's blue eyes which were filled with gratitude and admiration.

"Ma'am You should avoid wearing heels until your ankle is healed properly and consult a doctor. "

She noticed how her voice came out more thicker and different. She caught her foreign english accent and made a conclusion.

"I will take my leave now. Hav--"

"No!" Madam Joana quickly held her wrist shaking her head.

The girl gave her innocent confused expressions.

"Ah! I want to say Thankyou darling..hehe..."

The girl gave her a small smile in return "Your welcome Ma'am."

"Ah! Wait" Madam Joana never left her grip on her hand, a crazy idea strucking her mind as her eyes snapped up and down her figure scaring the girl along with ,her Bodyguard who was aware of that looks of her. Oh ho! The Crazy Madam is back again.

Madam Joana's blue eyes sparkled with humor and she decided then and there.

Perfect!

Fresh breath of air..

Nothing high heels cannot correct..

Hiding her evil smile she turned her face softer, fluttering her eyelashes her voice turned into one of the honey flavour

"So are your free right now, love?"

The girl was taken about the change in her attitude but replied cautiously "um.. no.. actually I'm heading straight to my work. I am.. late..so"

She nodded excited for hidden reasons,"That's wonderful darling, and.. Where do you work? "

She ignored how the girl was getting uncomfortable and continued to wait for her answer.

"Just the name of your workplace is fine too." She asked sweet dripping from her overly excited voice which cringed the girl inside.

"Angelo corporation" The girl replied meekly.

Madam Joana broke into a fit of happy chuckle. This was more easier than she thought.

"One last question love, So what's your name was again? I didn't hear it the first time."

"But I never--" The girl paused "I should leave Ma'am I am getting late."

"Just your name. Pretty Please.."

The girl gulped looking at her hopeful eyes and answered defeated.

"Saanvi. Saanvi Roy."

And that was indeed the last question before Madam Joana turned her shining eyes towards the frozen driver and bodyguard smiling wider than Cheshire cat.

"Kidnap the girl and settle her beside me on back seat."

The mens: *jaw dropped*

Saanvi: ʕಠ_ಠʔ??

Nevertheless however crazy their Madam was , they compiled to her order. Blocking the way of the terrified girl and stuffing her inside the car ignoring her screams for help setting her beside Madam Joana who was looking excited.

She was feeling suddenly inspired because of the girl and wanted to repay for her help. She wasn't the woman who keep gratitude from others and felt obliged to return their favours. Unfortunately, maybe that's how she caught her ex husband's eyes in her younger days.

"Stop moving dear, or I will have to lock you into a castle with large pillars."

Madam Joana carelessly remarked before getting comfortable on her seat.

She ignored the scared girl beside her who went silent all of a sudden curling into the farthest corner near the locked door of the car.

She would assure the girl later that, she is safe and only kidnapped for a day. She would understand. Right?

**

At Angelo corporation Building No. 3,

Conference hall,

Assistant Robert was standing erect beside Andres , who was busy talking to the foreign investors on online conference in his laptop.

A knock came from outside the closed door pulling the Assistant's attention and he quietly walked towards it without making any noise while Andres continued his meeting. He walked faster when the knock outside started getting louder and the icy glare which was suddenly directed behind his back.

Opening the door he was met with the sight of panting Bodyguard, Ben which was odd.

"What happened??" Assistant Robert looked at him in alert. He was quick to pick up the serious situation by the looks of the man. Beads of sweats forming on his forehead.

"Lady boss"

"Come in" Assistant Robert opened the door wide for him to enter.

Ben took long strides towards his Big Boss who looked up hearing the heavy footsteps of a man approaching him.

"Big Boss, Lady Boss is Kidnapped"

The words were enough for Andres to dismiss the meeting and pass it to his Assistant who apologized for the inconvenience and asked to reschedule it for another time.

"Speak" Andres spoke.

Ben met his hard icy gaze and spilled the situation to him without beating around the bush. He was aware of the sudden drop of air inside the room after he was finished which scared the Assistant behind him brutally.

" We couldn't see their faces but Security Chief Jeremy is getting the information of the car. Max and Dennis is chasing behind it."

Andres face visibly darkened fiercely. His grey eyes turned muderous glaring at his Bodyguard. He could feel his chest getting constricted with the thought of getting his wife hurt and instantly his whole body was escalated into the strange feeling of panick. His emotions was all over the place he quickly turned his back to the two mens present with him.

"2 minutes. If something happens to her.." His fist clenched together, a sudden urge to squeeze their necks overwhelmed his mind " stop that car for going anywhere and do not take any actions."

"Okay Boss." Ben understood the life threat behind his controlled voice and spoke to the mens chasing after the running car and sent Jeremy a two words message.

[2 minutes]

Which was enough signal for Jeremy who hurriedly typed on keyboard to gather informations.

Meanwhile,

Out of nowhere a very low profile dark blue car suddenly stopped in front of the Madam Joana's car , the driver was faster to put on the break and they were saved from crashing to it, jerking the peoples inside forward.

"Are they crazy? Who gave them licence to drive?" Madam Joana yelled angrily.

Kevin became alert in his place pulling out a gun. "No one get down from the car. We'll wait till someone come outside on their own from inside it."

"Hmm.." She was unhappy but agreed " I'll make a call then."

Madam Joana dialled a number but it went answered. She has no option but to call someone more powerful than her favourite Assistant. He could get angry but she will take a chance.

Everyone waited, but neither the car moved , and nor anyone came out of it. The black tinted glass made impossible to look for the person sitting on driver's seat.

Back to The conference hall,

The room was becoming suffocating with flames of anger oozing out of their Boss who was painfully silent his posture tense. Suddenly the ringing of his phone broke everyone out of their silent misery.

Andres eyed the caller ID. He wanted to ignore this call but something inside him made him pick up the call stubbornly.

"Mom Yes" His Voice coming more colder than he anticipated.

Madam Joana who was on other side of line gripped her heart in shock and horror. Oh my heart.. who's that speaking? Have I given birth to some kind of cold monster?

"Mom?"

She almost dropped her phone as her heart picked up in pace. It's nothing. Just my son. I can do this.