I was never addicted to anything,

Until I saw you..

~Uknown_Girl

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Continued..

' Sister-in-law, save me '

' Please!'

Alan looked at the pale looking sick girl on sitting on hospital bed, her face scruched in disgust looking at the badly sliced apples by him, in comparison to his brother his apples were most undesirable by her non-existent appetite. She was already full and was afraid of killing her with embarassing case like over eating apples.

Alan who was on verge of mental breakdown continued to rapidly cut the fruits looking at his mother's stern face time to time. He could hear the audible chuckles of his Secretary who did nothing to hide how she was enjoying seeing him in pain. Why women are so heartless in his life? I want justice.. so cruel.. shit! I need justice to survive this dangerous world..

"Are you only going to cut.. Alan? Feed them to the sweet girl as well.." Alan gulped hearing his mother's chirpy voice and dared to steal a look on his stiff standing brother on side, the ice cold glare he was receiving from him was already bad enough to give chills down his whole back. Then he looked at his overly excited mother.

How did I struck into this kind of terrifying situation automatically?

He couldn't fight his stubborn mother nor his terrifying brother. Now what can he do except pray to all his good angels for his safety in future.

While the blonde haired man was busy contemplating his choices to survive his eyes landed on his Secretary. Who was no longer laughing but was standing dumbly with lost puppy face. His eyes quickly lit up with a plan. So he called for his beautiful Secretary's attention nicely "Ahem! Secretary Tanuja..?"

Tina whose whole focus was on observing Andres Angelo and his dummy friend was instantly was broken, her expressios turned sour hearing her Boss' infrauting voice. He has no work and always wants to bully me. How free a man can be in his life? She complained in her heart before turning back to look at him with bored expressions.

"

Yes Sir."

Alan who wanted to quickly fled away from the scene pushed back the bag of apples standing up from his chair. His voice came out in urgency, for first time he was really really serious about his work other than his food. "Let's leave. I just remembered having a very important meeting in 20 minutes with new clients. Mom..I am leaving.."

But before he could move a inch Tina's fake innocent voice stopped him. She opened her phone and showed him his schedule "No need to rush Mr. Angelo. I have your schedule here and has checked it already. Due to your photoshoot scheduled for today, Miss Cook has pushed back your meetings for today." Tina wasn't done. Her lips curved up in a smile as she showed him the time " and moreover Sir, this is way past office hours."

Tina Sharma 1, Alan Angelo 0

Alan was speechless.

He opened his mouth and closed it again but couldn't come with a reply. But he couldn't give up.

"Okay, Then, let's go complete the photoshoot. I'm read--" He was cut off in middle earning a whack on back of his head from Madam Joana. 'Ouch, my sexy hairs.. mum' he cried out in pain.

Madam Joana didn't care about his whinning son anymore. After his impossible elder son was mysteriously settled in his life, her sole focus was on her childish second son, who still acted like a small baby and comparing womens with food.

"ALAN KAI ANGELO, sit back this instant or I'll disown you." Madam Joana growled completely angry with his uncaring behaviour "Look at the poor girl sick in hospital and you- you mannerless child.. still want to drag her to studio and complete your GODDAM PHOTOSHOOT!!.."

Then another embarassing smack was delivered on his head 'Ow..Momm.. no my sexy hairs.. not her.. ah.. no..' ,messing up his already messed up styled hairs.

".. how heartless.. *smack* *ow no..my hairs* .. how will she photoshoot today huh! *Smack* Don't you remember your next shoot with her.."

Andres who was watching the drama playing in front of him appeared unfazed by the duo. It was almost everyday he was beaten by their mother. After he got over his little jealous side and thought clearly how his little brother was innocent in this case he decided to step over. However busybody he was still his number one supporter in his life.

"Mom" Andres voice was thick with unsaid warning halting Madam Joana from acting irrationally again. Before the Big Brother protecting machine got activated again she quickly stepped back accepting her deafeat.

She was proud of her sons. Unlike other siblings, they were both different in their actions and personality but they always had their backs, which was why they were here and this successful in their lives. Supporting & protecting eachother unconditionally.

Smiling widely she looked at Andres innocently "Yes Son?"

"Cease this." His single powerful word and Madam Joana quickly converted herself into most loving non violent good mother. Moving forward she lovingly patted Alan's hairs straightening it in presentable look.

On sides both Saanvi & Tina were stunned: Is she a real life Fox? 😱

Alan who was about to beaten to death in presence of audience was embarrassed. His face turned unbelievably red seeing the look on his Secretary. And not to forget.. his sister-in-law. Hiding his uneasiness he played with his watch avoiding everyone's eyes.

"Ali baby.." lovingly Madam Joana called for his second son again, dripping honey from her voice sending chills down Alan's spine, and he was on alert mode instantly.

"Uh.. yes..mom." woman are scary witches.

"My sweet child, sit back and cut back the apples. See the poor girl is hungry and sick. Let your brother rest hmm.?"

Saanvi couldn't watch anymore. Her appetite was already full with all the t.v serial real life drama playing in front of her. Instead of Saas- bahu tortures it was opposite, Ma-beta tortures. Her eyes met Tina's twinkling ones and she decided to intervene.

Coughing slightly Saanvi spoke hesitantly "Actually..I don't like eating apples." She tried directly looking inside Madam Joana's hopeful blue eyes. It wasn't easy.

" And.. I'm not hungry anymore."

She was right. Madam Joana's face fell in disappointment.

Alan was suddenly overjoyed. He will celebrate his happiness by eating his Secretary's cooked food. Thinking about it he called for his Secretary again " Then Let's leave Secretary Tanuja. We have very important work to attend."

Tina shuddered feeling the weight of important in his voice. Last time he said important & dumped her into his office kitchen to cook him food. She stood rooted to her place. "I'm sorry Sir, but the day is almost over. My friend is staying in hospital and I'm staying here with her..to take care of her. I cannot leave her here alone."

Alan was instantly anxious. Subconsciously his grey eyes flickered to meet his brother's cold grey ones and then he saw him giving her a slight nod of approval.

Relived he casually agreed without any protest " As you wish Miss Sharma. I'm leaving. I'm not a free man. See you on Monday."

His brother staying with Sister-in-law could be really suspicious for others. So it was fair he didn't stay with her tonight. But he forget the devil has his own ways to make everything possible.

Alan gave his mother a look before moving" Mom, Kevin is waiting for you to leave. You need to rest like the doctor advised. Let's go back home."

Madam Joana wanted to sulk completely unhappy with the results. Her plans failed miserably. But on bright side, she can try her luck on their photoshoot together for her clothes. They can come close then and there.

She patted the sick girl on her head, and after bidding her goodbye, and she will come again to meet her, she stopped in front of Andres.

"You should go back and rest too son. Don't overwork yourself always. Sleep well and eat healthy. Or visit your old mother sometimes.."

Andres face softened. He nodded and listened her silently.

Madam Joana smiled at his obedient face. He was a good child from heart. A little unresponsive but calm. Unlike his second son who is a chatterbox & act like a gossip girl but cute.

Andres could feel his wife's stare at him the whole time. After leaving his mother out of the door he walked towards her directly. Her big brown eyes widened seeing him getting closer to her.

Andres ignored Tina who eyes went wide as saucers watching the Andres Angelo

giving a lingering kiss on Saanvi' forehead and whispering something in her ears leaving a read tomato faced girl. Who failed to hide her blush, suddenly coughing and then turning back he left.

Saanvi could hear sound of her racing heartbeat in her ears. His husky voice, his warm breath.. his touch.. especially his words left her dazzled and daydreaming.

'You told me twice you found the apples tasty. Now you don't like them, love.'

'I'll miss you'

She was caught by him again.

He will miss me?!

If he will give her apples she will definitely eat apples her whole life.

Is that even making any sense?

You are getting crazy Saanvi Roy. Get a tight grip on your falling heart, else..

Saanvi suddenly felt a shadow falling above her face and she was met with hovering petite body of the dark haired girl who grinned at her showing off her teeths. Hands folded in front of her chest Tina stared down at her bestfriend in intimidating pose.

"So, my innocent bestie are you really that innocent?"

Saanvi winced hearing the sarcasm dropping from Tina's voice. She couldn't defend herself now. Can she? Or not a chance she could put all blame on Tina again?

"Ah, I don't know what you are talking about?"

"Really now? Saanvi Roy, spill the truth or there would be consequences. Grave consequences.. act like a good little friend & tell me what's going on?" Tina gritted her teeths. If she denied again, swear to Mahadev she would break her teeths for real, sick or not... I don't care.

Saanvi was suddenly afraid. The dark look on Tina made her more nervous as she started fidgeting with her fingers nervously. She was about to open her mouth when---

🎵🎵Kamariya

Hila de..Hila de..Hila de.. 🎵🎵

🎵🎵Nazariya.

Mila le..Mila le..Mila le

-- her phone started ringing loudly inside the empty room.

Tina winced quickly covering her ears in irritation, as she yelled "Wtf!! Quickly Change this ridiculous ringtone Saanvi."

Saanvi for the first time was thankful for her lazy antics. Wow, she really love this ringing tone of her. Feeling giddy she reached for her phone which was beside her. Her phone screen lit up with the only name she wasn't expecting to call her in coming future. She was shocked, staring at the screen feeling her chest constricted with pain.

Molina calling..

When Saanvi didn't move, nor her phone stopped ringing Tina leaned behind her back to get a look at her phone"Who is calling?"

Her throat getting heavy including her voice Saanvi's voice came out heavy as she continued staring at her phone screen "Mo-olina.. My-y "

****

Meanwhile, back to Stark's Boutique, Rebecca's Office

Rebecca scrolled through digital fashion news in her tab while waiting for her Secretary to fetch the coward man from his own stupid car. He can't even hide without her noticing him. Her eyes caught the old scandal of some young model ' ' found with some oldie director inside a hotel room in intimidating position. She bit her lips thinking about her next step & decided to dig through Aditi's background. Going through her contacts she sent a message to someone.

'I want details of Aditi Chauhan, the scandalous model of the month. Help me contact her indirectly.. she is perfect for our plan.'

~Rebecca Stark

A knock outside her door alerted her and without asking for permission she watched smiling as the man dressed in his tight jeans and shirt enter inside giving her a lopsided grin. Jack Daniels, was a charming attractive man & the only man who can melt the ice Princess in puddles with just his presence.

"I cannot hide from you. Can I?" He wiggled his eyebrows earning a small smile on Rebecca's face. No one but only he can make her smile with his words.

"I am not Rebecca Stark for nothing, Jack." She retorted back in challenge.

Jack sighed helplessly feeling contented with her presence. Like everytime she was once again looking so damn gorgeous getting more and more stunning day by day. She was so beautiful.

Rebecca waited for him to drop on one of the chair in front of her before she went serious, clasping her fingers together she leaned forward on table in between them. "So listen, I had no intention to blow your cover everytime and catch you.. but-- " Her voice dropped as she continued "--Paul Stark is planning to plant a mole between Angelo's."

Jack tensed, his smile dropped. His eyes pierced Rebecca as he spoke carefully "and what it has to do with me, love? He is not my big fan you know"

Rebecca chuckled softly" Who knows this better than me my sweet charming Jack." Her voice dropped icely, her eyes lost its shine "He thinks your unworthy.. incapable.. hasn't earned anything other than working behind your brother.."

".. useless.. time wasting human..a bastard.. I am aware of all the allegations Rebecca. What's the catch?" Jack asked straightforward.

".. catch? This is his foolishness he is not aware of you succeeding gradually Jack and.. " Rebecca's eyes sparkled menacingly ".. the reason you are close to none other the tormentor himself, Legendary CEO Andres Angelo.."

"Rebecca" Jack reacted quickly, his voice raised in warning.

".. You cannot hide anything from me Jack.." Rebecca looked satisfied with his reaction "..so, I will come straight to main topic.. I want you to become that mole. The mole between Angelo Corporation.. the bridge to reach them"

"You know I don't work for Paul right? And what will I get in return huh!" Jack scoffed disgusted.

Rebecca chuckled. Swiftly she got up from her seat showing off her drool worthy body in her tight dress to the man. His eyes darkened with desire giving her enough confidence to reach him. It was the first time she was about to make a move on her beloved Jack even after completely aware of his feelings for her. She stopped in front of her and straight sat back on his lap. Her fingers hooked below his jaw and she pulled him forward for a heart clenching deep kiss which he returned willingly.

After what felt like hours, she finally broke the kiss, her nose touching his. Her fingers traced his eyebrows as she whispered seductively "Not for Paul, my love, you will work for me." Her fingers stopped at his lips and she grinned watching his eyes dropping down to her lips

"In return you will get me."

****

Back to Hospital room,

Restless, Saanvi continued to turn over her bed. It was big and spacious but her mind was struck somewhere more like on someone. Was it true your one choice in life and you will bear it's consequences in future. Your one mistake and the drama come with it will continue forever.

"You have come back home, Saanvi."

Her sister's voice was constantly echoing inside her head creating a massive headache. She couldn't close her eyes, not lie still. Guilt was eating her whole body gradually. After trying for few more seconds Saanvi sat up on her bed pushing away the covers. Her face was lined with expressions of anxious and fear. Fear for her sister.

"Ahh!!" She groaned tugging her hairs frustrated.

If only..she didn't run away..

Her brown eyes filled with unushered tears looking at Tina. She was sleeping on the sofa at the end of room, sprawled all it. Completely wrapped tightly in her blanket she continued to breath through her mouth. She rightway denied sleeping beside her with her habit of sleeping alone and instead took the sofa as her bed.

Saanvi rubbed the back of her hand above her eyes to stop spilling her tears, with heavy heart she got down from the bed and without making any noise walked towards the door to leave. The four walls were suffocating her. She needed to breath and think calmly.

The hall was empty with lights on. She didn't want to see anyone and was thankful as it was already past midnight. Aimlessly the girl took turns wandering inside it. The smell of fresh disinfectant was clear in the air tickling her nose. She wasn't sure where she was going until she stumbled on someone. A card fell on the ground. Mumbling a sorry Saanvi bent on the ground and picked up the card. Flipping it she saw the photo of young of young woman in formal suit, smiling lightly. Sydney Hall. She read the name printed on it.

"It's mine." A hoarse voice came from in front of her, before another hand came into her view pulling the card out of her own hand. Looking up Saanvi was horrified with her looks. Messy tangled brown hairs, bloodshot puffy eyes with stains of blood spots splurted on her clothes. Her steps were dull and weak as she got up and started walking away.

Saanvi wasn't sure but she reacted quickly running after her and pulling her arm stopping her.

Meeting her eyes she stumbled upon her words "I.. uh.. do.. do you know the way back to outside.."

The girl looked at her tiredly and nodded without saying anything and turned back to continue walking.

Unsure Saanvi quietly followed behind her. She was relieved when the exit came in front of her. The weather was not that bad, little windy not enough to freeze her skin. After following the girl for sometime she entered the empty garden with green surrounding the hospital building.

Without exchanging anymore words, Both the womens took their own seats on different benches side by side. No one spoke again. No words and pleasentries were exchanged. Lost in their own pains they leaned back on their seats feeling the soft ticking feeling of blowing soothing winds on their bare skin calming their weary nerves. The moon shined brightly above the sky completely different from their own choatic lives.

Not far away, hidden under the darkest shade of the tree stood a tall man in his loosened formal suit. His dark grey eyes focused solely to the lone sitting figure of his dearest wife. His face darkened hearing her muffled audible.

"Deliver her a blanket." Voice sharper than edge of knife he ordered his bodyguard standing beside him. His heart clenched painfully feeling her raw emotions. If he could just go and comfort her right now.

***

Next day,