Tainted Love by Maniah (i love reading TXT) 📖

In the meantime, Indrani Sehgal stepped out of her car, she came without any guard and knocked on the door of Vani. 

She waited for some time and finally, the door opened. A girl wearing a blue Kurti ( long top) and white palazzo (loose pants) with a blue dupatta( scarf) opened the door. 

"You are?" Vani asked the woman standing at her door, wearing a neatly plated cotton Saree. Her hair was short while her face held sharp features with aristocratic vibes. 

"Indrani Sehgal, Mrityunjay's mother." She introduced herself and Vani wanted to shut the door to her face.

Vani's eyes searched for her goons but she was alone, she didn't fear anyone because now Mrityunjay must protect her from all these people. She had signed the deal with the devil itself to keep her son and herself safe. 

"Please come back in the presence of Mrityunjay…" She tried but her gaze went to Mrs Bhalla who was standing at the corner and looking at her house with interest. With no other option left Vani opened the door tor, Indrani Sehgal. 

Indrani Sehgal fisted her hands tightly in anger when Vani told her to come back later but then before she could tell her who was standing in front of her. Vani opened the door for her and Indrani Sehgal nodded curtly.

"You should learn some manners, especially when you are going to marry my son," Indrani muttered, crossing her hands to her chest, looking at Vani from head to toe. 

No doubt the girl was beautiful, but She was not looking for a bride, she wanted to assess Vani whether she would be a hurdle in her way or not. Who was Vani, a friend or a foe?

"If you came here to give me a blank cheque to leave my son like Mr Sehgal's grandmother then please leave. My son is not for sale and I am not interested in talking with anyone from the Sehgal family without Mr Sehgal's presence." Vani told her.

Indrani uncrossed her hands and looked at her stunned, "Gayatri Sehgal, came here and  offered you money to leave my grandson?" She asked shocked to the core over Gayatri's doing.

Vani frowned, not understanding why the woman came here for "Yes." She answered sharply.

"And you declined her offer. Right!"

Vani shook her head "Any mother would have done the same. You can't put a price on a mother's love for her child…" 

Indrani Sehgal nodded, her fear of this girl being someone like Lavanya washed away. Not a Foe but not a friend either. "Where is my Grandson?" She asked Vani. Before Vani could answer her, the door of her house burst open and a very angry Mrityunjay Sehgal entered inside. 

Vani searched for Granth but he was not with Mrityunjay, in fear she asked "Where is my son, Mr Sehgal?"  

Indrani Sehgal frowned at Vani's formal way of addressing Mrityunjay. She smiled inwardly, the girl was not a threat to her. Her presence would not interfere in her revenge. She would accept her in Mritunjay's life, Indrani Sehgal decided.

"He is fine and with his friend, I have sent bodyguards there to keep an eye on his surroundings." He replied Vani but his gaze was settled on Indrani Sehgal. 

"What are you doing here, Mother?" He asked her. 

Indrani Sehgal chuckled, "It was really difficult to stop myself when I got to know that I have a grandson and my son didn't even tell me about it," She told Mrityunjay, meeting his gaze head-on.  

Mrityunjay raised his finger, "Mother, don't try my patience today," Mrityunjay muttered. Vani was shocked to hear the harshness in his voice.  What kind of relationship do they share? 

"Mrityunjay, See who you are talking to? I am your mother." She scolded him but there was a waver in her voice, she was scared of his anger.

Mrityunjay growled, he went close to her and looked into her eyes, "You know I don't like it when someone is interfering in my life, This is personal and has nothing to do with you, so please…"

"Enough, Mrityunjay! This is not personal. That woman came here and tried to buy my grandson. This is not a small issue. I won't tolerate her interference in my family anymore. She has snatched my pride, my reputation, everything from me in the past 25 years. I won't stand and let her snatch my family's peace anymore." 

Mrityunjay squeezed her eyes shut, he was somehow controlling himself to not burst out in anger, "Mother, please leave from here." His Voice was on the verge of losing control. His body was shaking in uncontrollable fury.

Indrani Sehgal sighed and stepped closer to Mrityunjay, she put her hand on his arm "Son, please try to understand. I have nothing except for you, you are my only hope in this. Gayatri Sehgal is not someone to be taken lightly. She tried to bribe Vani…" 

"I handled her, she would think twice before interfering in my matters again. I know when to snatch the carpet of respect under someone's feet, Mother. If she still tries to mess with me. Then let her, I will show her the face of Mrityunjay Sehgal, she never thinks of seeing."

Indrani's eyes shined in happiness, Mrityunjay was ready to go against Gayatri Sehgal for Vani and his son. Indrani Sehgal turned towards Vani, it was the most joyous day of her life. As if she had found a treasure in the desert. She went to Vani and held her hand softly, "Welcome to my family, Vani."

Vani was stunned hearing Indrani Sehgal. She was not sure if she should trust her. Only time will tell if she was someone to be believed or not but for now, she only nodded.

"Mother, I think you should leave from here now. We are going to Mumbai tomorrow, Jay will inform you about everything. The news that I am married and have a child will be in the media soon…" 

Indrani Sehgal smiled, "I will take care of everything, son. I can't wait to meet my grandson." She then turned to Vani "when are you getting married?" She asked them both. 

Vani sighed but didn't reply, "Tomorrow morning, mother." Mrityunjay answered and Indrani Sehgal nodded her head in agreement and finally, left her house with a happy face.