Mumbai,Maharashtra

" Anjali.... Anjali get up" A lady's Incensed voice filled the entire room.

She threw a glass full of water on Anjali's face harshly.

" Get up and complete all the household chores fast. " She said strictly before leaving the room. Anjali looked at herself in pain. She was totally drenched. Everyday she wakes like this no love, no care just pain.

" When will this torture end ? " She questioned her fate as a lone tear escaped her eyes. She wiped them immediately and headed towards Bathroom.

Anjali got ready and started cleaning the whole house. She washed the dirty dishes, cleaned the rooms and washed all the clothes. After finishing work she headed back to her room to rest.

"Hey...where are you going clean this too." Minakshi said coldly handing her a bucket full of dirty clothes.

" Aunty i can't my hands are paining."

" What ?...... I think nowadays your mouth is working too much....do this otherwise you will get no food remember." Minakshi said harshly. Anjali looked at her direction helplessly.

" Oye...come here " Anjali heard someone calling, she turned around and saw Sunaina. She walked towards sunaina who was lying on the sofa tiredly.

Anjali looked at her in shock. It was 5 in the morning and sunaina was all dressed in a partywear. Anjali understood that she again came home after partying all night.

" Di what are you doing? If maami saw you like this then she will surely scold you. Pls get up fast-" Anjali said in panick

" Shhh..... you talk so much... everytime blah blah..." Sunaina imitated her making fun of her.

Anjali couldn't say anything.

" Remove my shoes." Sunaina ordered her.

"But-"

"Do what I say......" Sunaina shouted at her angrily.

Anjali silently did as she said.

After sometime sunaina went to her room. Anjali remained stood in the middle of house in complete silence.

Why is all this happening to her only?Does she deserve all this ?

Anjali went to the terrace after finishing the remaining work.

She opened her phone whose screen was totally cracked and it was hardly working properly, but for her this phone was really precious. She wore her earphones and played a song. Anjali felt herself getting lost in the moment.

She saw the sun rising casting a bright glow in the sky. Her hairs flew with rhythm of the winds making it even more peaceful. This is the best part of her day. Just sitting in silence for a few minutes can heal her wounds.She can't stay sad for a longtime....Eventually she becomes happy.She does not have control on what is already written in her fate but being happy is in her hands.

She closed her eyes listening to the song. His calm and gentle voice gave her an immense amount of peace. Her shoulders dropped,she relaxed her body calming herself. She imagined herself standing infront of kabir and listening to him singing.

His eyes, his hairs, his voice, his everything feels attractive to her. He is so good-looking. Anjali has heard girls fainting in concert just by seeing him singing that much handsome he is. She saw in the internet recently about his visit to London.

It has been 3 years since she last saw him in real. Yes, you heard right Anjali has saw him in real life.

Kabir Singh Shekhawat, whom the world considers a big star today, behind whom girls are turning mad day by day was before known as a Good-looking rich Guy who always used to rank top in exams and competitions. A very confident personality who is today known for his voice and buisness.

Anjali came out of her thoughts when she heard someone entering the terrace.

" Ramu kaka ? What are you doing here so early in the morning? " Anjali asked him in confusion. He was holding big carpets on his hands.

She was shocked to see him here. He is one of the servent of Shekhawat family.

" Anjali don't you know Kabir Sahab is now going to come regularly for Riyaz( music practice). " Ramu kaka said. Anjali looked at him in shock. She felt her ears ringing.

"Yes... you are hearing right after 3 years he is coming back again.....now you can see him as long as you want, noone will stop you." Ramu kaka said laughing. Only he knows about Anjali's feeling towards kabir. Noone knows about this except Ramu kaka.

"Kaka when he is coming ?" Anjali asked him impatiently.

"The usual time." Ramu kaka said and left smiling.

Anjali looked at his direction and jumped in happiness. Finally she is going to see him...a new version of him....a new version of kabir Singh Shekhawat.

"Usual timing means 6:30 am Saturday and Sunday. " Anjali said in happiness.

She remembers each and everything about those days before 3 years when he used to come. Anjali looked at her watch, its 6:25am means he must be coming.

Usually he comes late....

Anjali was deep in her thoughts when she heard horns of car back to back. Immediately She leaned of the terrace railing and saw a black luxurious car entering the narrow road. It was heading towards their house.

Anjali waited desperately to see his one sight impatiently. She leaned more on the railing but unfortunately couldn't see him. She ran downstairs and saw a bunch of students sitting on the carpet infront of a harmonium. They were more teenagers and adults. Anjali usually avoid going infront of them but this time she can't wait as she desperately want to see kabir.

She hide behind the stairs when she saw him entering their house.

" Please come...." Ramakant said

Anjali heard her Uncle and Aunt welcoming him respectfully.

Anjali's Uncle is a music teacher. He has trained Kabir in music. Impressed by this Shekhawat family pay him 2 lakhs monthly. This is the reason why uncle and Aunty behave like this infront of him.

Sometimes Anjali finds it weird seeing her Uncle behaving like this but she doesn't say anything.

Anjali eyes then fell on her aunty who signalled her to come inside the kitchen.

She walked towards the kitchen and saw her Aunt preparing some food.

" Aunty....you called ? "

" Oh yes...hold this and come." Minakshi handed her a plate of breakfast.

As soon as she heard Aunt saying this, Anjali eyes widened in shock, her palms turned sweaty....she breathed heavily.

Kabir has never seen Anjali and probably now he is going to see her. Anjali felt a sudden urge to look at herself in the mirror once.

God....why...i wonder how I am even looking right now .

Anjali became too much conscious about herself at that moment. She felt anxious, her heart started pounding in extreme nervousness.

" Hello....where are you lost?....Come fast."Minakshi said shaking her shoulders slightly.

Anjali took heavy steps while coming out of the kitchen. She felt her hands shaking too much. Sweat appeared on her head. She gulped hard trying to suppress her nervousness.

What will he think of me ? Am i even beautiful?

She kept thinking

Anjali saw Sunaina sitting just beside Kabir. Her dress was extremely small showing her thighs and legs. They were sitting close to eachother. Somewhere Anjali didn't like this at all. Anjali's heart clenched at the sight. She saw kabir talking to sunaina with a smile this made Anjali restless. She couldn't tolerate all this at all. Yes Anjali was behaving possessive.

How can she watch kabir her first love this close to a girl.

" Anjali keep it over there. " Minakshi said softly.

Anjali kept the tray on the table and stood at a distance. She kept her head low unable to face kabir and his family. If she look at him even once then surely she is going to faint in excitement.

" Mr Awasthi we didn't know you had 2 daughters." Dharam Singh Shekhawat said in confusion.

" Ahh no...she is-" Ramakant was about to say something when

" No she is our Maid ." Minakshi said eyeing her husband.

As soon as Anjali heard this her heart crumbled in pain. She didn't even expected her Aunt to address her like that. Anjali stared at Minakshi silently as tears formed in her eyes.

" Please have it..." Anjali saw Minakshi serving them food.

She took few steps back and walked away. She ran upstairs towards her room in full speed. Tears were making her vision hazy.

Anjali went inside her room and locked it. She cried out in pain.

This is too much....too much....she can't handle this anymore.

" Why ?.....why you did this ? Can't you see me happy. " Anjali questioned God

" Why always me.....how much I have to suffer ?" She kept crying hiding her face

She never thought that she would meet kabir like this oneday. She clearly felt his gaze on her while Minakshi addressed her as Maid.

She felt so much humiliated.

"Atleast not infront of him". She whispered sadly.

Anjali kept sitting like that for 2 hours. She looked at her watch....she has to get ready for college.

Anjali was about to get up when she heard her phone ringing.

" Krish...." She picked the call.

" Hello Anjali come fast I am outside your house. " Krish said in his usual happy tone.

As soon as Anjali heard his voice she felt relaxed it was like she forgot all her sorrows.

"Okay coming but....."

" I know...i know park your bike away from home otherwise if maami and mamaji saw us together then they might think something else about us . " Krish imitated Anjali.

Anjali brust out laughing at his actions.

She came out of the house and saw Krish playing with childrens. He was talking something with them and laughing.

Anjali felt curious to know about it.

" Anjali sister came......" Childrens ran towards her and took her into a bone crushing hug. Anjali laughed hard while hugging them back.

She felt happy....maybe these children will only remember her if someday she would go missing . This thing made her feel loved for the first time.

She smiled out loud at that moment....how nice it is to spend time with right people. She really needs someone like them in her life who would love and respect her.

Krish pov

I saw children's running towards her and hugging her tightly. She was smiling at them.

Her smile was so beautiful...it was really doing something to me. I felt my heart beat getting faster. Without thinking anything further I pulled out my phone from the pocket and clicked her pictures

She smiles like this whenever she is with childrens and truly her smile appears so beautiful and charming to me.

I kept staring at her in admiration. I wish I could cup her face and look into her eyes deeply. I want to tell her how beautiful and precious she is. I came near her.....she was still smiling.

I felt a sudden urge to hold her hands. But I can't....i don't want to make her feel uncomfortable. She might not like it.

" Okay bye....bye. " Anjali bid them with a smile.

Suddenly She held my wrist and Started pulling me. I felt an extreme level of happiness. My heart started beating crazily. A bright smile covered my lips. I didn't expected her to hold me like this .

Krish looked at their entangled hands in joy. Is she also feeling the same for me ?

He wondered

" Tell me.... what were you talking with them ? " Anjali said keeping her hands on her waist. She was looking serious.

Krish looked at her in nervousness.

He wasn't paying attention to her words.....his whole attention was at her face. How can someone look this beautiful in simple clothes with absolutely no makeup. He thought while staring at her.

" Hello kabir.....I am talking to you." Anjali said shaking him.

" Ohh....yes...What were you saying ? " Krish said scratching his neck .

" Were you making fun of me infront of those children ?" Anjali asked him coldly.

"What...no..never...I..I can never think of making fun of you....not even in my dreams. " Krish blabbered, making sure she doesn't get any wrong idea.

" Okay...calm down...I was just kidding. Why are you turning so serious ? " Anjali asked him in concern.

Krish looked at her in shock.

" No nothing like that..... anyway you are like my buddy how can I hear something bad about you. " Krish said pulling her nose playfully.

" You..." Anjali ran behind him in anger.

Krish was running away while laughing at her grumpy face. She was looking red like tomato. Anjali looked at him angrily.

After sometime krish stopped near a field.

" Okay okay sorry....." He said falling on the ground tiredly.

Anjali also did the same. They both were lying on grass while breathing heavily.

" wow the sky looks so beautiful." Anjali said admiring the sky.

Krish and Anjali both layed like that for few minutes. They admired the beauty of sky, birds and nature. Suddenly krish got up and faced Anjali.

"Anjali stand up...." Krish said coldly. She got up hearing this tone from him. He always talks to her softly but today his voice is appearing so cold and hard.

" Krish are you okay ? " Anjali asked him

Krish doesn't take anything seriously, no matter what the situation maybe he always had a smile on his face. Anjali has never seen such a nice and helpful guy ever.

He didn't say anything. Krish took something out his pocket and tied it around Anjali's hand.

" Happy friendship day Anjali." He said with his Charming smile.Anjali looked at him for sometime in daze.

"Anjali...." Krish said shaking her shoulders slightly.

" Yes.... Thank you Krish....I am really sorry i totally forgot-" Anjali said feeling guilty.

"It's ok Anjali This is nothing compared to what you have given me." Krish said holding the chain around his neck.

Anjali have gifted him that chain from her savings. It was a chain of deity Ganesh. She looked at him with a smile.

"You know Anjali how much i like this....it's really precious to me." Krish said looking at her. Anjali has never saw him without that chain since the day she gave him. she felt glad.

After sometime they headed towards their college. They talked a lot about random things while coming.

"Krish see you later..."

With that both of them departed towards their respective classes.

While going Anjali bumped into someone. She looked above and suddenly her expression changed into serious.

"Oh look who's here." Tavish said while checking her from head to toe. He was looking at her in a dirty manner. Anjali didn't like that at all. His friends were too laughing at her. Anjali didn't pay attention to them at all and was about to move forward when she felt someone pulling her hand.

"Why so hurry ?....Spent sometime with us." Tavish said smirking. As soon as those words came out of his mouth a hard punch landed on his face. Anjali looked up and saw Krish beside her who was fuming with rage.

"What did you say ? " Krish said furiously holding his collar .

"Krish stop...." Anjali said pulling him . She was scared to see him like that. He was looking so scary...his whole face was turned red out of anger. Students started gathering around them. They were whispering many things. Anjali looked around in tension.

" I think krish likes Anjali." One of the students said suspiciously.

"Yes i also think the same.... didn't you see how mad kabir got when tavish looked at Anjali like that. " Other students whispered.

Anjali felt humiliated.

She looked around and saw everyone's eyes on her. They were staring at her hatefully and saying many things.

"Look she trapped Krish also.....God knows how many guys she is going to trap..... bloody attention seeker." Naira said bitterly.

Anjali couldn't hear more,She felt numb. She stared at the ground in silence. Tears started forming in her eyes.

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