33| Queenpawn?
The Devil always protects his angel
Wearing a baby pink colour frock, Six year old little Tara is rushing here and there in the garden of Jindal mansion, her giggling sounds are filling the surrounding when a voice crackles from behind "Princess stop, aapko chot lag jayegi"
Without stopping, she tilts her head slightly to look at arsh who has just returned from his boxing practice. And now he's running behind her, intentionally not close to her so that she doesn't get hurt.
"Tara won't stop, first catch Her" she flashes the gap between her front two teeth and increases her speed, while arsh chuckles slightly at her cuteness and stubbornness, he runs after her slowly.
"Bro, catch me" she giggles, without looking backside, her whole focus is on that arsh can't catch her anyway. Suddenly her feet get a twist but before she can fall, someone holds her tightly, her eyes snags on arsh who is holding her carefully.
"Cheating cheating, you cheated Bro" She snaps, throwing her little legs and hands when arsh lifts her and heads inside the mansion as he murmurs "You can punish me for that, princess"
Just then an idea clicks in her mind, she starts crying and pretending that she got hurt badly, to get everyone's attention.
"My knees are hurting" She rasps and keeps her hands on her stomach, while knowing her tactics very well, arsh also pretends "Oh Is it hurting too much?"
"Infinity much, Bro" she sobs, rubbing her eyes and trying hard to get some fake tears in them. Arsh sits her on the sofa and bends on his knees in front of her, he starts caressing her knee gently.
"Sir, Is everything alright?" Carla, the head maid asks with concern, walking towards them.
"What happened, arsh?" Diva Jindal, their mother reaches them while dhairya isn't there at this time.
"Momma, it's hurting so much" Tara screams dramatically and diva rushes towards her and asks impulsively "What happened, baby? How did you get hurt?"
Diva stares back at Tara's nanny Aba who is also standing there, she snaps at her with anger "What were you doing? You-"
Arsh hinders her in a composed voice "Relax mom, I'll handle" He turns towards Tara, caressing her knee the same way as he asks "Where is it hurting, princess?"
"Here" still sobbing, she keeps her hands on her stomach instantly while diva's eyes narrow at her and arsh smiles as he murmurs "But you were just saying that your knee is hurting, weren't you?"
Tara looks at him with confusion, but as soon as she realises, she mumbles "You are a cheater, Bro-"
[PRESENT]
"Tara, where are you lost?" Hazel's voice brings her out of her world and she glances at her who is coming towards Her with a tray of drinks in her hands as she continues "You are playing wrong notes" She sits on the other sofa, keeping the tray on the table.
Tara is in her studio, holding the guitar, she was practicing for her upcoming Event when her thoughts drowned into some past memories. Her eyes get moist for a moment but she immediately hides it, keeping the guitar side as she mumbles "Actually I was trying to create new notes"
"Oh" hazel recognises "Okay let's take a break, have this drink"
"I can't drink" she retorts instantly "I- I mean I don't drink, you know that already"
"I know, and I'm fully aware of the consequences when you drink too, that's why I brought juice for you" Hazel smiles, but just when she forwards her hand to offer her the glass, her phone rings and she sees that it's her boyfriend Ryan's call.
"You go and pick the call, I'll manage" Tara passes her an assuring smile, mirroring hazel's own as she says "Thanks" and makes her way out.
Sighing, she takes a few moments to calm herself and finally picks one glass, unaware that it isn't juice, instead it's the hard whiskey hazel brought for herself.
The whiskey is odourless so she drinks the whole glass in one go, though it burns the back of her throat.
Both the drinks had the same colour and the whiskey she drank didn't have any strong taste so she didn't realise.
Trying to divert her attention, she lifts the guitar again but can't focus on the right strings and rhythm as she's now feeling uneasy and strange.
She rubs her chest but it doesn't help as intoxication starts hovering her mind, her vision goes slightly blurry as the drink was too strong for her to handle.
She rubs her eyes for a minute and stands up, her steps falter as she makes her way ahead to get some fresh air.
Here Aayansh stops the car in front of her studio, he gets out of the car and with desperate steps, he walks inside to look for her with his demeanor cold.
As he reaches near her recording room, before he can even step in, the sound of her sobbing freezes him for a second.
He heads forward, only to find her sitting on the floor and crying like a child.
Seeing her condition, it doesn't take him more than a second to sense that she's drunk.
The muscle in his jaw pulsates and his fists clenches as he sees the empty glass on the table with another drink.
Tara lingers her head up to him and as she tries to stand up, she stumbles but before she can fall, Aayansh holds her carefully while she clutches his shirt tightly in her hands and closes her eyes on the fear of falling.
Aayansh's eyes are fixed at her pale face, his face turns serious but he doesn't react- Not at this moment.
She opens her eyes slowly when he's still holding her, a smile tugs on her lips as she mouths "You have come?" She wraps her arms around his neck.
Aayansh glances around, there's no one here and he knows she wasn't alone. He makes her stand properly, keeping her close and she mutters under her breath "A- Aayansh, I'm not fe- feeling well" Her face dulls up and she hides it in his chest, her body is heat up with intoxication.
He wraps his one arm around her securely and after a minute, detaching and taking her face in his palms, he looks at her face carefully and hiding the resentment in the back of his brain, he asks "Who gave you this drink, Jaan? Tell me"
His voice and expressions, both are impatient while Tara moves her head with uneasiness, her vision tunnels and a slight pout forms over her lips.
She pauses, her eyes are now pinned to his face while he's seizing her in his arms comfortably, her movements slow as if she's trying to figure out something.
All of a sudden, she lifts herself on her tiptoes, managing to reach up to his face and pecking his lips, she whispers uneasily "um.. I- I Love you so much.
He freezes after hearing these words from her, his hard eyes scanning both restlessness and the feelings popping out in intoxication on her face.
She cuddles him, resting her chin on his chest, she looks at his face, her lashes fluttering adorably with both uneasiness and the weight of feelings she was holding or trying to hide.
Her voice is shaky and slow as she continues "You know, a-aayansh, I was just seventeen when I first heard your name from my brother, and.. and that you do wro..wrong things, you kill people for your own good. I can't tell how much I hated you after knowing all this."
Him who was hearing her calmly, he cups her cheek in his hand and with a serious voice, he says "We'll talk about it later, you are not in the condition to discuss all this."
"No, listen to me first" She wheezes, "Please" her eyes start getting moist while his gaze softens as he caresses her neck, she continues to speak her heart out.
"I hated you with all my heart" she murmurs "Just because you don't care about anyone else but yourself, you kill innocent p-people and you ruin many lives for your own good.
I thought you kid.. kidnapped me just because you wanted to use me ag- against my bro, or-or I'm your physical desire, your possession, but then you confessed that you love me.
I was very happy, but scared too, cause nothing was normal bet- between us. "
"I never p-pushed you away cause you.. you were the first man ever who ca- came this close to me, and.. and the way I feel with you, I've never felt with an- anyone else, You make me feel everything I never felt before, and I hate you for that" A few drops of tears Wiggles down her eyes freely.
"I-" He keeps his finger on her lips after noticing the restlessness in her trembling voice, wiping her tears with his thumb, he places a soft kiss on her forehead and she calms down as he says "Your every feeling, whether it's hate or love, is meant to be mine, cause you are mine."
Here she's trying to grab his words, intoxication is clouding both her senses and actions. Prioritising her condition and ignoring everything, he lifts her and makes their way out while she starts throwing her legs and hands in his arms.
"P- put me down, you.. you never listen to me" she cries out, throwing fragile punches on his chest while he remains unaffected.
"Leave me, you are a psycho" she snaps, trying to get rid of him, struggling like a child in his arms.
He keeps staring at her crimson turned face, especially her nose and cheeks, she's looking so cute and adorable like this and seeing her like this, a devilish smirk curls over his lips.
"And?" He pecks her lips, while she's still busy in her actions.
"And.. and you are a monster" she murmurs without looking at him, her soft voice is barely audible as he carries her forward.
"And?" He bites the tip of her nose and she sighs, then slowly after thinking for a moment of what to answer, she shrugs with confusion "And- an.. and you are mine."
His smirk deepens after hearing her answer as he says "Exclusively yours"
Saying this, he captures her lips in a gentle yet needy kiss as he's not able to control himself anymore after seeing her like this. She clutches his shirt in her hands tightly and her eyes shut close by themselves as he is kissing her deeply while she's trying to kiss him back.
Their lips are still joint as they reach the car out, holding her close, he opens the door of the passenger seat and sits her inside.
She is still grabbing his shirt in her hands as he bites on her bottom lip, when she tries to move up, he pulls away and whispers near her lips "You are a good wife, aren't you? "
She looks at him, an innocent smile curls her lips as she answers "I am"
He cups her face in his hands and says "Then don't move from here, hm?"
"But I want to sit on your lap" Nagging like a child, She cuddles him after closing her eyes as she gets up a little. He shakes his head slightly on her childish acts, Kissing her hair, he lifts her up from the passenger seat as it is and sits on the driving seat after settling her up on his lap.
She remains clinging to him while his one arm is wrapping around her securely, with other he starts the car. After around ten minutes of travelling, She's still blabbering while his focus is on both her and the road ahead.
She starts rubbing her nose and making patterns on his chest, unaware what dangerous effect her actions are doing to him. Aayansh takes a deep breath, rubbing his neck for a minute and giving a slight glance to her, In a deep and hoarse voice, he warns "Stop it, wife"
She pulls out her face, a playful smile making its way on her lips, in a low and seductive voice, she whispers in his ear "Are you feeling something, husband?"
He stops the car in an open cliff area at the same moment, leaning on her face completely and pressing her against him, their nose touching with each other as he tugs her hair behind her ear and husks "Don't start something which you can't handle" He bites her cheek and her face scrunches up with irritation.
"You always bite me" her nose wrinkles "I will also bite" she bites on his neck just to hurt him, a sigh leaves her mouth after feeling the hardness of his muscles against her teeth, but this doesn't stop her.
She bites again on his neck, trying hard to make him feel the pain while he stays unaffected. An oblique grin working on his face as he whispers in her ear "You can do much more than just biting, I won't mind."
"You are so hard" she sighs, continuing her actions.
"I'm always hard for you, baby" He smirks, and Giving up, she pulls out her face and glares back at him with a mix of irritation and tiredness while his hand moves to her inner thigh inside her skirt. She rests her head on his shoulder and murmurs in a low voice "I'm hungry"
Aayansh pauses, kissing her left cheek, he heads out of the car with her in his arms and makes her sit on the bonnet, He takes out the fresh food packs kept in the car's boot.
It's already midnight and they are in an open beautiful cliff area, no one is here from far and the peace and darkness around is so soothing.
They both feed the food to each other and Tara is still in no mood to leave this place, giggling on her own, she looks at Aayansh who is coming towards her from the boot's side, checking something in his phone with his expressions severe and she stands up from the bonnet.
Keeping the phone aside, He reaches her and she holds his hand with both her hands as she mumbles "Ayan, I want to stay here some more time, please please please" a slight pout forming over her lips and her voice is thin and convincing.
His eyes roving throughout her with intensity, moonlight cascading over her, her hair dancing across her face with the wind and she's looking at him with puppy eyes.
"Wifey you are so cute" He pecks her lips and for this brief moment, her heart starts palpitating in her chest slowly. He takes off his jacket and covers her shoulders with it so that she doesn't catch the cold.
Aayansh's intense and desperate gaze is glued to her face as she moves close to him. Kissing and then taking her hand in his, He turns Tara and makes her back press against his chest gently, his both hands are on her stomach as he kisses her shoulder from behind.
They stare at the moon, her eyes glistening with the comfort she's feeling in his embrace while his eyes are lacking any emotion.
"I Love you" She murmurs, her voice still a little shaky.
"I know that" He kisses her earlobe and her eyes narrow as she rasps "But y-you don't e-even feel the need to react, you never show that you.
. you love me, you don't need me." her eyes gleaming with moisture which is not only the effect of intoxication, but also the feelings she's not able to handle.
He turns her towards him, maintaining the eye contact as he leans on her face just enough to bind the intensity of this moment, his voice intentful and deep and gaze filled with passion as he shrugs "You aren't my need, you are my compulsion" He moves his finger over her face in a carnal way and his voice turns darker "And this compulsion is the deadliest thing ever to exist"
She sighs, clearly not in the state to understand what he said and in a sleepy voice, she hugs him and rasps "I want to- to love you with everything I have, I- I want to be yours in every way. Then you, me, your family, my.. my family and our baby, everything will be per-perfect."
His face softens a bit as he wraps his arms around her waist, they stay in the same position for a few moments and he leans on her only to find her already asleep but her blabbering is still on as she is rubbing her nose on his chest while he's staring at her as if she's the only thing that matters.
He lifts her carefully and walks to the car. Settling her up on him and making sure not to disturb her peaceful slumber, he holds her firmly and starts the car.
???
Everyone is sitting in the dining hall, having their breakfast while Rivaan is lost somewhere when Meera Oberoi, his aunt asks with concern "Are you okay, Rivaan, Jab se tum wapas aaye ho tumne kisi se theek se baat bhi nahi ki?"
"I'm fine Bua" He forces a smile towards her while Anika and Aaryan exchange a glance and Aaryan murmurs "Rivaan you are joining the industry from today only, Rithvik will guide you further" Rithvik, Aaryan's younger brother nods his head slightly.
"By the way Rivaan Bhai, How is Aayansh Bhai? don't he remember us? And bhabhi, we haven't even seen her" Riva, Meera and Rithvik's one of the twin daughters asks, her voice tinged with excitement.
"Wo apni maa ko bhool gaya to kisi aur ko kyun hi yaad karega, focus on your breakfast quietly" Anika snaps, shaking her head in a mocking way.
"Aayansh kitna aur kya bhoola hai, ye sabko pata hai bhabhi, aap apni fikr kijiye" Rithvik says, his voice lacking any softness while anika's mouth snaps shut.
"And one more thing, both this palace and oberoi Industries belong to Aayansh, he can make us beg in front of him anytime, I hope you'll remember this thing"
"Don't cross your limits, Rithvik, you are talking to my wife" Aaryan growls, staring at him with furious gaze.
"Stating facts isn't crossing limits" He turns towards Rivaan "Rivaan, come to my study room, I'll guide you with the company's structure" he stands up and makes his way out from here.
While Aaryan also gets up furiously and makes his way to his room, followed by Anika. Massaging his temple, he sits on the sofa and opens his laptop when anika mutters under her breath "He wasn't wrong Aaryan, I'm scared now"
"No need to think much, Mera beta hai wo, kuch nahi karega" he says, his eyes are still fixed on the laptop's screen.
"Aapka beta hai lekin aapki tarah nahi hai wo bilkul, Aayansh kya hai aur usne aapko ab tak zinda kyun chhodha hai ye ham dono jaante hain, what if he finds her-"
"Shut up, I'm already stressed" He rages out on her and she retorts back "This won't help, Aaryan, Raaz sirf tab tak chhupe rehte hain jab tak unhe kureda na jaaye, aur is palace ke to har kone mein kai raaz qaid hain"
Hearing this, Aaryan's expressions change in an instant, a different kind of fear and vulnerability takes over his mind.
Here Rivaan enters Oberoi Industries and everyone greets him decently, as he reaches his cabin, someone grabs his arm and pins him against the glass door and without any amazement, he stares at the girl in front of him.
She's wearing a yellow kurti with jeans, her hair is falling free over her back and she's so beautiful.
Her name is Kainaat Sharma, age twenty four years.
"Do you have something called manners?" He says, narrowing his eyes at her.
"yes just like you have a lot, achhi khaasi jawaan girl friend ko chhodkar 4 saal se New York mein pade the, do you even think of me?" She blabbers, tightening her hold over his shoulders.
"Tsk tsk, how innocent you are cherry, you should ask who else did I think about other than you" He pecks her lips as he turns and pins her against the same wall, "And your answer is, Tumhare alawa na maine kisi ke baare mein socha hai na sochunga"
"Eww, stop throwing your cringe dialogues now, they won't work in front of me" she rasps, shooting a deadly glance at him and he shakes his head.
"Kiss me until I go breathless" she whimpers, pulling him closer and leaving him shocked for a minute.
"What?"
"Kaan New York mein hi chhodh ke aaye ho kya?" She taunts and a smirk appears on his face as he whispers "As you wish, cherry" Saying this, he grabs her neck and smashes his lips on hers.
???
"Still involving Bruno's family was too much, isn't it son?" Romano mutters, dropping his gaze from aayansh who is sitting in front of him, his voice lacing concern and bewilderment.
Aayansh's eyes snap back to him, his demeanor unaffected and cold as he says "He involved my wife in his personal rivalry first, I just gave a perfect end to what he started, and I will certainly repeat it in a worse way if this happens again"
Romano flinches, his head hunching as he knows Aayansh since childhood but still he's a mystery to him. Drowning with a mix of fear and shock, he asks again "So you will kill innocent people for her?"
"I will kill anyone a thousand times for her" he tilts his head slightly, his gaze severe and hard as he continues "Doesn't matter if they're innocent, raising an eye on her is enough" He presses the cigar between his lips.
Completely baffled with his words, a slight frown of fear forms over romano's face and pausing for a few seconds, he murmurs "We mafias are not meant to let anyone affect us to this extent, but it seems you have finally developed a weakness, sig?ore"
"Correct yourself chief" A flick of his dangerous gaze and savage curl to his lips "She definitely can make me weak, but she's not my weakness, My woman is my backbone."
Romano's mouth snaps shut, while exhaling the smoke of his cigar in air, Aayansh continues "And we aren't here to discuss all this."
"You are right" Taking a deep breath, he frowns "If I'm not wrong, then you have all those seven diamonds, the true power symbol of this Mafia legacy?"
"Of course" Aayansh leans on his chair, his expressions severe and firm as he crushes the cigar in the ashtray "I very well know how to keep and snatch my things from others"
A slight confusion crosses Romano's face, but he doesn't drag the thing and says "But they'll be there in this party, in Everyone's sight and we both know what having those diamonds in this mafia world mean, are you sure-"
Without sparing a glance at him, Aayansh cuts him off "Surety is the after thought, major focus is who gets what, and I will decide that" An evil grin working on his lips and his words are carrying a rigidity, a determination like something big is going to happen.
???
Feeling her head heavy, Tara opens her eyes slowly and her gaze falls on the ceiling directly as she realises she's in their room. The Doctor has already checked her assured that she's fine.
She glances around, as always Aayansh isn't here and sighing, she gets up and makes her way out to look for him.
Walking through the corridor, her steps freezes near his gym area as he's talking on call.
Without making any sound, she steps inside and looks at him who is doing push ups on his single arm, wearing nothing but a pair of black shorts, his messy hair is scattered on his forehead and a Bluetooth is connected to his ear, his back is towards her.
"He'll be there cause I want him to be there" He says and disconnects the call, his voice cold and straight.
Her gaze is still sticking to this sight as he's looking so Hot like this and she's feeling multiple things at the same time, above that she's aware of their last night conversation which is making it difficult for her to face him.
"Stop drooling, wife, otherwise I'll lose my control and you are surely not ready to handle that" He whimpers in the same Position and she shakes her head, walking towards him as she questions "How did you know that I was here?"
"Mere liye Tumhari khushboo kaafi hai tumhari har aahat ko mehsoos karne ke liye" He says as she reaches him and he orders "Lay down"
"What?" She asks with confusion.
"You heard that, right?" He says without looking at her. Sighing, she lays down near him and he gently pulls her under him in the push up position itself, her eyes go wide slightly as he says "Now stay still under me like a good wife"
His eyes are gawking at her with desperation and yearning and her small frame is hidden under him completely.
A devilish smirk appears on his face as he notices that She is deliberately not making eye contact with him due to her confession last night.
"You remember you confessed something last night, right" He shrugs and she starts looking here and there with nervousness.
"What? I-I don't remember anything" she bites out.
He husks in her ear "Don't worry, I'm here to remind you of everything" He detaches slightly while she's staring at him with amazement.
"Aayan-" Before she can start uttering, he leans down with the push up and pecks her lips, making her eyes more wide.
"You-" He pecks her lips again.
"Yes wife me, your husband" He repeats his actions with every push up.
Sighing, she gives up and stops her worthless efforts and after a while, he lifts her up by grabbing her waist with his single arm and she wraps her legs around his torso as he carries her forward.
"You won't go anywhere today?" She asks in a dull voice, resting her head on his shoulder.
"No, Aaj ka poora din meri wife ke naam" He answers "And we have to attend an important party tonight"
"Party?" She pulls away slightly and glares back at his face.
"Hmm" He takes her off as they reach the bathroom, his voice turns serious yet cold "This party is going to be very special for you"
His words heightens her confusion but when she opens her mouth to say something, he cuts her off dryly "You'll know everything, Now Freshen up"
???
Standing in front of the grand mirror, Tara gives a slow perusal to her look.
She's wearing a red sheer overlay gown, encrusted with numerous fine diamonds and a red net, adorning her bare shoulders.
Her hair falling free on her left shoulder and light make up over her face with light diamond earrings are enhancing the look.
A slight smile makes its way on her lips as she's looking so beautiful effortlessly, but at the same time her mind is racing in anticipation.
"Ma'am, sir is waiting for you outside" Annie, the head maid's slow voice reaches her who is standing at the door with her head bow, she nods her head slightly in response.
Using the lift, as she heads out of the penthouse, her eyes fall on Aayansh who is doing something on his phone, leaning against his car.
He's wearing a black suit which perfectly fits his muscular body, his hair settled and an expensive watch around his wrist is completing the look.
The dark aura surrounding him is so irresistible as he's looking devilishly handsome.
Biting her lips slowly, she walks to him and without lifting his head up to her, he says in a hard voice "Stop it, wife"
Her steps freeze near him as she asks with confusion "What?"
He lifts his eyes, staring at her as he murmurs "Stop biting your lips, you are distracting me"
Her eyes narrow at him as she continues with her actions "My lips my wish"
"Wrong" He grabs her wrist and pins her against the car slowly "your lips my wish, only I have the right to bite them"
Keeping his hands on both sides of her, he hovers over her and biting her bottom lip, he slowly suckles on it while her hands make their way to his shoulders and she grabs the fabric in her fists.
After a few minutes, he pulls away and caressing her bottom lip, she snaps at him "You know what, you are insane"
Opening the car's door and looking at her, he says with a slight grin "And you are the reason behind my insanity, Amour"
She doesn't say anything and sits inside the car, he sits beside her and the driver starts the car.
They directly reach the venue which is a large hall, the party's theme is black and red. Red- the colour of blood and black- indication of darkness. Strange uneasiness and fear starts clouding Tara's mind even when they haven't entered inside.
Aayansh wraps one hand around her waist to bring her comfort and they make their way ahead.
As they enter inside, everyone's attention diverts towards them effortlessly but no one dares to lift their eyes up to them, while Tara is looking around with curiosity.
The lightning is dim here strangely, men are dressed in black while women in red, decoration is all as per the theme and it's looking like a normal party.
But many things here are yet to explode, there aren't any masks on anyone's face but they are definitely hiding their real faces behind these normal smiles.
"Welcome king and queen" A man dressed decently addresses them without lifting his head. Taking Tara with him, Aayansh heads forward, his demeanor is cold and sharp eyes roving throughout as if searching for someone.
While a man and woman in their thirties are standing near the cocktail corner, their faces dripping evilness as this woman whose name is Isabella, she takes a sip of her drink and says "It is confirmed that diamonds are here only, as king and queen are here"
"A Aa" That man whose name is Asad Khan, he corrects her "King and his pawn are here, king is just using her" a wicked smile curling his lips as he hits a puff of cigarette.
"How can you say this, khan?" Isabella cocks her brows at him and Asad glances back at her as he answers "You'll know within a while"
Wearing a black tuxedo, arsh enters the party hall and the same man who welcomed Aayansh Tara, he greets him "Welcome, capo"
Arsh's one hand tugging inside his pocket as he gives a sharp glance around, his gaze searching for someone. Aariv and luca are also here, Aariv came here as a staff member, hiding his real identity while luca is with arsh.
"Boss, do you really think he'll come here?" Luca asks, keeping his face straight and firm.
"He is already here, Luca" arsh mutters, his gaze sticking to a man in his mid fifties, who is walking towards one side. He's looking decent and normal like other mafias here, but his eyes are indicating a completely different story. "Tarun Jindal, he had to be here for those diamonds"
Luca follows arsh's gaze and his eyes snap wide as he looks at that man. A young woman is also with him, wearing a revealing red bodycon dress whose name is Saisha Malhotra. They act normal like others, while arsh's attention is still on every minor to major events taking place here.
"Boss, princess" luca mutters all of a sudden and arsh's attention diverts to him, his eyes are now pinning to Tara who is with Aayansh.
"Why has he brought princess here?" Luca whimpers, his voice tinged with amazement.
"He's just playing luca, using my Tara between all this" arsh's jaw and fists clenches, his eyes are now sparking with rage. "Where are the diamonds?"
"They are safe, boss" luca assures but he doesn't react to this.
Here, as Aayansh's eyes fall on Tarun whose eyes are now pinned to Tara, an evil smirk curls his lips as he notices his changed demeanor.
"Where are the diamonds, king?" A firm voice crackles and Aayansh looks at Orson Amell who is a known name in the mafia world.
With his two fingers, Aayansh indicates something to Asher and within a few minutes, everyone's attention freezes at centre where a big glass box is kept and inside it, the world's most precious five of seven diamonds are present.
Isabella, Asad, Tarun, saisha and everyone's eyes are fixed at the box.
The greed in their gazes is evident as having these diamonds means having almost the world, which everyone wants.
"There's no chance of betrayal between us, khan, right?" Isabella asks, a suspicion coating her voice.
"You never know bella, you, I and many here want the same thing, so trust has no scope here, especially at this moment." Asad murmurs with a wicked smile.
"But these are only five, where are the other two?" Orson asks with confusion.
"Patience Amell, patience" Aayansh says in a cold voice "All the seven diamonds are here, and they'll be in front of your eyes within a while."
Agreeing, they diverts their attention back in enjoying the party while Tara is still looking around, she's with Aayansh but as her eyes fall on one side, her heart slows down for a moment.
Arsh is standing there, his back is towards her but it's enough for her to recognise him while here arsh is indicating something to Aariv through a mini bluetooth, his eyes are glued to tarun and saisha.
Her mind starts racing, seeing her brother in front of him after a long time, her emotions tangle with some unheard fears but as she takes a step towards him, Aayansh holds her hand and pulls her towards him, her back touching his chest as he whispers in her ear "So desperate to meet your brother?"
"Aayansh, leave me" she snaps, trying to push him away but her efforts are worthless as always.
Suddenly, all the lights of the party hall turns off, leaving everyone stunned with shock and chaos ensues as it's done deliberately. Tara panics, holding his hand tightly as she bites out "what is happening, Aayansh?"
"Relax" He holds her close "Tum par ek kharonch bhi nahi aane dunga mai"
Arsh gets alert, his eyes roaming throughout and this time, not for anyone, but to look for Tara as he moves ahead in this darkness.