The next day, I dressed up and went to practice. When I got there, I changed into another dress and joined the others. After some time into the practice, Mr. Roy stopped us.“You are not getting the steps right,” he complained referring to me.Was the trainer simply trying to spite me or something? I have never had complaints about my dance steps before but this time?“I’m sorry!” I apologized.The practice began once again and the same thing happened. Mr. Roy got pissed off and dismissed us for the day.The following day, I went to practice but was a little bit late. Mr. Roy scolded me for being late and I apologized.“It seems like Mr. Roy doesn’t like you, he doesn’t use to blame like this,” said one of the trainees to me.“I did nothing wrong to him, right? Why would he not like me? Anyways, he has to get used to me around ‘cause I’m not going anywhere,” I assured in self-assurance.The act of scolding me continued. I’m a dancer, an excellent one at that. I hate it when people cri

I was given three months' leave from work just to take care of my baby. I was still building my career. I love my baby to want to spend the remaining years looking after her, but I can’t. I got to continue building my career, so I will be able to support Sidd when the need arises. I was happy Chandni wasn’t bugging us yet. I knew how Kiara would spend most of the nights walking around the living room to calm Krishna down. That child of hers is a thorn in every parent's flesh. He can cry for the universe. The pains of labor, now the pains of consoling a wailing baby that can’t speak what they want. And that Ranveer, I hardly see him with Kiara whenever the baby wails. When I tried asking Kiara where her husband was, she would tell me he is very much tired, office works, and the rest, and she doesn’t want to bug him. Sidd should better not try that with me. I was scared though. If Chandni starts crying at night, will I be the only one to console her? Will Sidd not help out at all? Why

I left for work on Wednesday, my boss wasn’t taking my calls. I reached to the office, I went to meet my boss.“Good morning, ma’am,” I saluted as she permitted me to come in.“Good morning, Rani, have a seat, please,” she politely welcomed me. I took a seat opposite her.“I’m sorry for the delay, ma’am, my baby…”“I understand, Rani. I know how troubling it is to deal with a newborn baby. I’m a mother too, remember?” My boss said.“…Thanks for your understanding, ma’am. My baby felt sick, I had to watch over her. When I tried reaching you, too many things happened.”“No problem. But I’m afraid to say, your position has been given to someone else.”“What? But I thought you said no problem. What went wrong then?” I queried.Losing my job? My world is shattered. Getting a new job for a woman with a three months old baby is a hard task. I can’t work in Sidd’s company, all positions are taken. Neither can I in Ranveer’s firm.“Calm down, Rani

Mrs. Singh reached downstairs to meet Sidd’s mother. “Anushka?” she called and Sidd’s mother looked her way. She sat down with her. “Why would you watch something go wrong in your daughter-in-law’s life without doing anything?” Mrs. Singh questioned calmly, trying hard to hide her anger.“What are you talking about? Whose life?” Mrs. Arora asked, confused.“It’s Kiara’s. Your son is cheating on my daughter and he said it’s normal. Does their father cheat on you?”“Calm down, Amber, it hasn’t gotten to that. I never knew, no one told me anything about it.”“Now you know, and I want you to take it up with your son. No one dares hurt my daughter of their free will. I’m certain when Sunia faces such tribulation you will know what I am saying,” Mrs. Singh said and stood up to leave.“Don’t be angry, Amber. I will take it up with him, please,” Mrs. Arora stated and Mrs. Singh left. “Oh, God! Who taught Ranveer to do that?” Mrs. Arora lamented.I was in my room when Sidd’s mom came al

On that faithful day, Kiara headed cheerfully to Ranveer’s office. She didn’t bother to knock, she just opened the door and entered, wanting to surprise him. Her heart dropped. Ranveer didn’t even notice her as he was busy caressing his secretary. She shut her eyes closed and opened them again to face reality. Tears streamed down her cheeks. She rushed out of the office. Immediately she left, Pankti jerked up from Ranveer, panting. She let out a sharp exhale.“Oh, God, that was crazy, boss,” she gasped.“I know. You can go back to work now, I will let you know if we will be acting more,” Ranveer said.“More?” she chuckled.“I will pay you.”She shook her head and walked away.Their next act was the hotel. Kiara was driving home from the store where she went to get groceries when she saw Ranveer coming out of a hotel with Pankti. Kiara pulled over, watching them laugh wholeheartedly. Ranveer opened the car door for Pankti and she entered after hugging hi