*Neville Pov*
“What do you mean by what will we do about it? We are not going and that’s it. I can’t stay at any crowded place at all, with all the suffocation.” I heard my darling step mom commenting and darling is nothing but sarcasm.
“But, Jennifer! He is my cousin and we can’t skip his son’s marriage right?” I heard my Dad’s voice making me roll my eyes and immediately walked near to the dining table.
“Good morning!” I said before dropping myself in a chair before switching on some song in my ipod to escape these people’s talks.
“Nev!” I heard a shout and removed my earphones to see both of them looking at me.
“What is it?” I asked frowning.
“My relative is going to get married.” Dad stated.
“So?” I asked him raising my eyebrow.
“It is in India.” He continued not giving any heed to my words.
“And?” I asked disturbing him not caring as he doesn’t seem to be doing the same.
“And the bride is your Mom’s daughter.” Hearing his reply I couldn’t say a single word but just sat in stillness.
I glanced at my step mom to see her smirking at me, which actually brought me out of my shock.
“So what? It is not like we are ever going to India. You both hate the place and I never know the place.” I said, shrugging, but inside it is squeezing me so much.
“We are going to India?” I heard a shrill voice and turned to see Kate walking near to the table with a horror look.
“No, darling!” her Mom said, assuring her.
“We need not go, Kate.” Dad said smiling at her.
What a happy family? There is one happy family in a similar way in India. And who is not within these both? The one and only me.
Wow! How lucky am I! I thought, shaking my head and stood up to leave the house before I had to see another happiest moment of the happiest family.
Why did I react shock hearing about my Mom? Why wouldn’t I? I mean the person who said she will call regularly and meet me in the middle did something quite opposite.
She did call within a month, but just to say that she can’t call me again or even meet me forever as her new would-be husband will not accept.
And here my Dad just got married hearing her wedding news to his already one month girlfriend who turned out to be a typical step mom.
Why are you wasting time thinking about all these people, Nev? They are happy and you should be happy finding it for yourself.
“Hello?” I mumbled lifting the call.
“Is something wrong?” I heard a familiar voice making me smile.
“No! Just as usual things. Where are you, Nicole?” I asked, getting inside my car.
“I will reach near your office and meet you before leaving.” She replied and I hung up before starting the car.
Every day it is the same routine. I mean I am twenty four and is just working in some company. It is not a small job, of course with my luck, but still there is something missing.
“Hey! So, take this bag and keep it with you. I don’t want all these things and thanks for helping me, Nev.” Nic rushed passing the bag.
“I will kill you if you behave like I am doing some huge thing. You just go and enjoy your new job, but even let me know about the new city and your place.” I said warning her.
“Sure!” she said, kissing my cheek and walked away.
I sighed and walked inside, nodding at the watchman and the receptionist wishing me and got inside the elevator.
“Hey babe!” I heard the words when I stepped into my floor and before I could say a word lips got pressed to mine.
I kissed him back before moving away saying, “Hey to yourself and this greeting.”
“What can I say? I am just amazing.” John said winking at me before circling my waist and pulled me to him.
“Not here! Everyone will pass by this.” I said, pushing him away and walked towards my cabin.
After a few minutes I heard a knock and I called the person who turned out to be John itself.
“May I come in, madam?” he asked grinning.
“Sure!” I replied, smiling back.
“So, no one is here and how about an office quickie?” he asked raising his eyebrow.
“Nope! This fantasy of yours will never be fulfilled. And I will have to work here even in future.” I said rolling my eyes.
“Ok! Let’s go to my flat today.” He offered and I nodded smiling.
“Great! Expect to be amazed.” He said, moving towards the door.
“I am already, but just take this file and check out the details.” I said, giving him a file which he took nodding.
“Ok, madam!” he said grumbling.
“Don’t worry! Here is the only place you have to say madam.” I said to which he laughed and left the cabin.
John is great! I mean way greater than my before two boyfriends who just turned out to be jerks though.
We have been dating for the past one year, which is huge for me and he doesn’t have any ego problem that he is working under me.
I grinned before started working on the new architecture which seems to be on the verge of ending.
“I missed you!” he mumbled the moment we walked inside his flat.
“We just had a date last weekend.” I said between our kisses.
“Well, but I still missed you.” He whispered and tugged my shirt while I started helping him.
“Sure you did.” I joked pushing him again and he groaned shaking his head.
“Just accept it, Nev.” He said smiling and pulled me to him again before we both fell on his couch itself.
“What are you thinking?” he asked playing with my hair after our love making.
“I am thinking, maybe it is time for you to meet my Dad.” I replied and he immediately stilled.
“Are you sure?” he asked, raising his eyebrow.
“Yes! I will tell him about you on this weekend.” I replied closing my eyes smiling.
Well, at least the world of mine with friends and boyfriend is great and this is enough for me. Let the sweetest families have their sweetest moments for themselves.
*Neville Pov*"Sis, I need your car." I glanced up from my laptop to see her walking inside my room and settling on the bed."Did you got your license?" I asked continuing to do my work."Yes! I just go it last week and I am not a kid anymore. I am eighteen." she replied rolling her eyes."Here! I don't want a scratch either on car or on you. If it is then I will talk Dad out of buying you a new one until one year." I warned her."He is my Dad too and we will see whose words he will hear." she said smirking."Just be careful at least about your self." I said shaking my head."Thank you, Big sis." she said grinning and rushed out of the room.I am really her big sister! I thought frowning and then felt why am I not that close to her at all.Oh! I remember that my step-mom didn't want my influence on her daughter's I don't have any manners.What manners should I have presented when he suddenly brought her home saying she is my new mom and she is already pregnant?And the timing was just
*Neville Pov*“Perfect!” I mumbled after throwing my bag into the car I have parked under my window yesterday night.“Now, have to wait for the show.” I muttered and settled on the bed glancing at the clock.“Hello!” I said, lifting the call and waited for the message.“Thanks for everything, Sir.” I said, hanging up and took a deep breath.After half an hour, I heard a car entering the parking lot. I smirked and started counting the seconds and heard my name being shouted within ten seconds.I stood and walked outside my room before climbing down the stairs and reached the living area where my Dad and Jennifer along with Kate and John staring at me.“This is it!” I whispered to myself.“What is it?” I asked, staring at them with a blank expression and folded my arms.“You removed me from my job.” John shouted, making everyone else flinch.“Did I now?” I asked, frowning and then shook my head.“What reason did I gave?” I asked innocently.“That I am not efficient.” He replied, glaring
*Neville Pov*Everyone moved away from the door hearing the sound and turned back to see the reason for it while I too glanced inside to see who made such a noise.Why these three are not moving? I thought, frowning when I couldn’t see a thing inside the house.“Move!” I said, pushing myself between them and with a lot of effort stepped before them.“I am not used to suspense.” I said when they gave shock sounds.I placed the bag on the floor before looking at the whole inside of the house and then my eyes fell on some woman standing a little near to us with some utensils on the ground before her legs.Narrowing my eyes, I stared at the woman who is looking back at me with shock covering her face.I gasped before taking a step back realizing she is my Mom. Am I sure? I thought and then nodded to myself because she definitely is.Except the Saree she is covered with and the long hair instead of short, everything is same as per the photo I hid in my room.“Mom!” I whispered and she step
*Neville Pov*I groaned walking all around the room another time before sitting on the small bed present in the room.There is no air conditioner and then the room is too small along with the bed. There is so much dust too.And to top of all these, I am hungry. I rubbed my stomach and stood up immediately. I am their guest and I can just ask them without suffering the hunger while sitting here.“Anybody here?” I asked climbing down the stairs and then looked around until I smelt something from one side of the house.“This is kitchen?” I asked myself before walking towards that direction.“I am hungry and I need something to eat.” I said entering the kitchen only to stop in my tracks looking at my Mom near the stove.“This early?” I heard a voice and turned to see Kalyani Aunty coming inside the kitchen from another door and I can see some trees from that door.“Yeah! I even skipped breakfast thinking I would eat something Indian reaching here.” I replied shrugging and walked towards t
*Neville Pov*“What is it, Step-Aunt?” I asked her frowning when she stood before the main door folding her arms herself.“You said a bad word to me and I need you to leave this house right now.” She stated glaring at me.“What happened, Kalyani?” we heard an old voice and turned to see the same old man I saw shouting while walking towards the road.“Your grand daughter just insulted me, Uncle.” Aunt replied and I stared at the person in shock before realizing he is my grandfather.“She is not my granddaughter.” He said, coughing and walked back into his small house after staring at me with so much anger which actually surprised me.I sighed, knowing well I don’t have any patience to go and bear his indifference when I don’t even know him. And he doesn’t know me to hate me like this.“See? He was fine with his daughter in a normal way until you came to this house. Now, he will stay away from his daughter because they again can think now about the mistake your Mom did.” She said shaki
*Neville Pov*“Bhabhi! What are you doing here?” I frowned in my sleep hearing the words and half opened my eyes whether there is really my step-aunt in the room or am I dreaming about her.God! Please don’t let it be a dream. I mean, how can I dream about her? I thought and felt twisting inside my stomach.“I just want to look at her properly, Kalyani.” I heard a small voice and stilled without releasing a breath.Mom! I thought immediately knowing well that voice belongs to her. She wants to see me properly? I thought and felt happy.“You know you can’t be near her. You promised your Dad and Bhai that you will never have contact with her.” Aunt said and I immediately wished I can get up right this moment.Then I would cover that Aunt with my blanket and roll her in it before leaving her at some place and then I may be able to be with Mom.“I… know! But…” Mom started saying and was again stopped by someone who is not a surprise here.This Aunt is the main villain in my story and I ca
*Neville Pov*“Why are you coming with us?” Lakshmi asked the moment we walked out of the house.“Because I want to.” I replied, shrugging and left her hand but not his.“She wants to meet Dileep alone and that too alone. But our family will not accept for it so it seems like I am being with them, but I will be a little far from them.” Yash explained.“I know about that. I actually understood with her eye signal to you.” I said, assuring him.“Then why are you coming with us? Now I have to introduce you to him and miss a few minutes of our meeting.” Lakshmi said glaring at me.“We both too need some alone moments right, even know we just returned to the house I can’t get enough of him.” I said staring at Lakshmi while Yash still in his face.I burst out laughing, staring at their both faces and we finally reached the park with the both of them completely silent.“Dileep!” Lakshmi shouted and rushed towards him as that guy is standing leaning on a tree.“How are you, Lakshmi?” he asked
*Yash Pov*“The house is so pleasant after she left. It was such a headache with her always talking and she doesn’t even have respect for any elder.” Mom started the moment we all are having our dinner.“Didn’t we thought that her father will do something while deciding this marriage? Well, now we can see what he planned to do.” She added.“I will talk to Dileep’s parents tomorrow.” Uncle said, glancing at Lakshmi, who is still sad and just stopped crying.“Before that we should talk to Ben, so that he will not do anything of he did this.” Dad suggested to which Uncle nodded slowly.“We will do it in the first place and then talk to Dileep’s parents.” Uncle decided and they all finished dinner before leaving while Revu just sat at her place.“Are you ok, Revu?” I asked, sitting beside her.“I shouldn’t have slapped at her, but what she did was wrong right? It is wrong of her to follow her father’s words like that.” She replied and started crying.“How do you know that she did as per h