Dhruv's POV

"Tell me everything about her. I want to know: why did she say that she had stayed in the orphanage? Why did she say that the accident spoiled everything? Everything. I want to know everything. I want to know about the accident about which Sachi was talking. When did it happen? How? Who died in that accident?" Aarav asked impatiently.

"The accident took place when she was six years old, which is 17 years ago. She, along with her parents, came to visit us. My parents had gone to pick them up from the airport. While coming towards the palace, they realized that their car breaks had failed. Sachi was made to jump out of the car to save her by our parents. Before our parents could react further, the car fell from the cliff." I explained the scenario to him. But all my wounds got opened once again. I just tried to calm myself. The pain that I was feeling at this moment was unbearable.

"Why did she say that she had stayed in that orphanage? How can that be possible?" He asked me.

"We thought that everyone in that car died that day. We didn't know that she was alive. She was traumatized by her parents deaths and wasn't saying anything. She was taken to the orphanage by the people, as they thought her to be an orphan. She stayed there, and after three years, we found her as we went to visit the orphanage. We were so happy when we came to know that she was alive." I said, and Aarav was just staring at me. By just listening to this story, you feel so shocked, but I was there when we first met her after such a long separation. I can never forget how she looked. Her skinny body, pale face, and eyes showed fear. 

"Why were you so calm and asking her whether she wanted to punish them or not? How can you be so calm even after knowing that they killed your parents?" I asked him.

"You think I am calm; I am all ready to kill them, but only she has the right to punish them. We lost our parents, but we were living in this nice palace with all the luxury and security. You know, we can't even imagine what she has gone through. She always smiles, trying her best not to let people know how she is feeling. That accident and the after-events have clearly left a lot of scars on her heart, which have still not healed." I said. I'm trying very hard not to remember all of the unpleasant incidents.

"Say clearly. Don't try to hide anything. I want to know everything." He said it in frustration. 

"She was taken to the orphanage, but because of her trauma, she didn't speak to any of the kids there. Only Rohit was able to break the shell that she made around herself. Thinking of her as a naive girl who has no friends or anyone, the male caretaker thought to take advantage of her. But Rohit saved her. The caretaker was sent to jail." I explained, and Aarav looked like somebody had shaken his soul. We experienced her changes. It was so difficult for all of us to see her in such a miserable state.

"How did you come to know about all this? I am sure Sachi or Rohit must not have said it to you." He asked me. How would I not know about her suffering? She flinched the moment I tried to hug her. Her scared look has haunted me till now. No matter how much I try to forget it, it will always be my nightmare.

"The caretaker narrated everything that happened in the three years to Nanu, and he told me." I told him, excluding the matter of how Dadu took care of the caretaker.

"You meet Rohit. Right? You must have seen how close they both are and must have wondered why they are so close. They aren't just good friends. For Rohit, Sachi is his first family, and for Sachi, Rohit is above everyone else. After that incident, many families came to adopt Rohit, as he was a fair, smart, and witty kid, but just so that Sachi remains safe, he has refused to go with any of those. When we got to know that she was alive, we went to bring her here, but she refused, saying that she wouldn't come with us as Rohit would be left alone in the orphanage. After some time, a nice family came and adopted Rohit, and she came with us." I have always been very grateful to Rohit for protecting her. I looked at Aarav, who had a sour expression on his face.

"There is no need to be jealous of him. They both share pure friendship, nothing more. We had asked them to marry each other, but they refused, saying that they were just best friends." I said. Enough of this idiot wasting everyone's time! Let's ask him directly.
"Let me ask you directly. Do you plan to give Sachi a divorce and marry someone else?" I asked him firmly.
"I have not decided about it." He said it in a low voice. When are you going to decide after getting married the second time? This man is more stupid than my two brothers. Looking at his face at this moment irks me.
"You are getting married in a few days. Make a decision soon. Don't end up raising both the girl's hopes because of your stupidity." I said. Trust me, brother-in-law, you don't wish for me to deal with this matter. If you delay any further, you will only left with regret.

"Let me tell you that I didn't say this all to you because I got scared of your warnings. You are in my palace, my one word, and you would be thrown out of the palace. I said everything to you because I know you care about her, and knowing about her would give you a clear idea whether to make her a part of your life or not." I said it sternly. Don't forget who I am. I am tolerating your behavior because of my sister. He just gave me a look and left. Stupid fellow.

I tried to do some work to divert my mind, but nothing worked. A few minutes later, I realized that I was zoning. I didn't get any work done. My thoughts kept drifting back to the accident. That accident made our lives miserable. I don't want any of my siblings to know that it was pre-planned. Sachi had such a strong reaction. I am worried that both Karan and Kabir will have an even stronger response after learning the truth. My mood was damp. I feel weak, as if all my strength has left my body.

There was a numb feeling within me. This feeling was one of the reasons that my rage was still under control. I should not be here, or everyone would notice my abnormal behavior. I might not be able to answer their questions. I went out and drove my car towards my office. I asked my assistant to clear my schedule and vacant the office. I need to be alone right now.

I entered my cabin and tried to calm myself, but nothing was working. Neither me walking around nor me taking deep breath. The flashes of the past were running through my mind. My rage was increasing with each passing second. I smashed the vase on the floor and felt some relief. I scattered the files on my desk on the floor. I grabbed the chair and threw it towards the wall. After smashing almost every breakable object and making my cabin a mess, I was still feeling uneasy. I took the bottle of alcohol and started gulping it down. It was helping me feel numb, and I was able to control my rage. But the pain was still there. The sadness cannot be described in words. I finished drinking one bottle and smashed it on the ground. I took another bottle and continued drinking it, waiting for me to get drunk and doze off.

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