Sam opened the door and was greeted with few of their personal family bodyguards standing there, one of the oldest man wearing modest suit approached him. It was shirik his step father's personal secretary Sage
"Sir. We came to escort you to your father." Kirti who was standing right behind his back saw how nervous Sam looked he gently held his hand and squeezed it in reassurance.
Sam looked at him and smiled nervously, he knew that it was more like an order that you better be obedient and go back to him. Sam nodded his head at the older man and followed behind. After few seconds they sat in the VIP lobby with varities of dishes though he doubted he could swallow one bite in the tense atmosphere.
Shirik looked at the two youngsters sitting across him both of their heads were down. To be honest he was man of few words, he did not inherit the bubble personality of his father instead the cold and ruthless mother although he appeared cold and distant barely talked to anyone but that doesn't mean he did not care about his family.
He indeed had commination issues or simply put he cannot find topic to talk and as be grew old it was more harder to communicate with the young generation who were ahead of their years with completely different childhood than his , but it didn't matter anymore as long as he could be there in time of need as long as he could protect them as long as he was alive he wanted this family to stay togather.
He looked at Sam who was sweating profusely as he kept scratching his nail into his palm in nervousness. "Did you see the news?" Sam nodded timidly not raising his eyes to look at the person in front of him , he simply didn't want to see how dangerous and terrifying his step father looked.
Kirti saw him like this for the first time which made him concerned even though he knew that family matters shouldn't be interfered in even though he knew that he shouldn't speak back when someone older was talking he simply couldn't sit still when his love looked like he was having the panic attack of his life.
"Sir. It is my fault please do not blame him i-"
"Do you love my son?"
Kirti was taken aback by the sudden question as well as Sam his eyes going wide in shock but before he could say anything he heard Kirti reply firmly without any trace of hesitation "Yes. I do."
Shirik narrowed his eyes sharply at Kirti, Sam was always a little behind in knowledge of heart as well as book's , he wouldn't let some rich brat play with his little cub , no one has the right "very well then prove it." Kirti was a bit confused for a second but in the next moment he understood what the older man meant by his words.
"Get married."
Sam was horrified he wanted to say something "father i-" but before he could say anything that sharp glare pinned him on spot making him shut up and sit down. He really didn't know what his father was trying to do here but either way there is no chance that Kirti would agree to this sudden marriage thing after all these matters cannot be forced or rushed.
Moreover there was no way Kirti would want to marry someone who hasn't even agreed to date him officially sure they love eachothers but love happens often in life it's not like this is some fairy tale and he was the one true love Kirti was waiting for-
"It would be my pleasure sir please allow me to take your son's hand in marriage."
Or maybe that's the case.Fu@k. this was the only thing he could repeat in his head as he sat there numb. Shirik nodded in satisfaction. "Very well we should arrange for an engagement ceremony right away when Zia returns." He was pleased to hear the determinate tone of voice from this youngster. He took this decision knowing two things. His son loved this person even if there is a possibility he was just playing with Sam which he would make sure that this kirti doesn't has a good end if he is playing with Sam. Second he can't afford to let media put his reputation to trash , he doesn't want to hear people say things that he went low as to become a kept person just because he couldn't take over the company.
They all eat in silence after that Kirti was escorted by the guards to his own car parked outside with his cousin slash caretaker Sohal standing there who looked like an excited dog with his ear perked up and tail wagging "Spill the tea." Kirti glared daggers at him but Sohal ignored him opening the door with beaming smile it seems he was having a little too much fun at someone else's expenses well too bad because the day of every dog will come! And it won't be too far when he would be the one getting the shorter end of the stick.
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In the empty lobby Shirik sat beside Sam they both did not say anything there was only an uncomfortable silence when finally Shirik couldn't bear it as he heaved a sigh "You hate me don't you?" Sam was surprised he looked up only to see that cold face contorted into a very different expression something he has never seen.Pain.
He was left in daze to be honest he really didn't know what he felt about his step father this man has indeed given him each comfort and luxury he provided his own daughter just that he was also the absent type of parents a workaholic. Most times he had indeed felt bad that he tried to steal the company which originally belonged to his own blood the real heir after all he was no ungrateful person he.
He might have been blinded by hate at that time but he was still greatful just that a series of emotions lead to that thought one of them was also for his step father to look at him when he finally acquires the company and becomes successful and capable.
To say he hate him would be half truths because he also has some love for this person, he was much older when he realised that love and hate can coexist. Shirik got up ready to leave "Just so you know I would have handed the company over to the most capable person blood ties have nothing to do with capabilities." Sam knew this.
He knew it all too well , but he was still shook to the core when he heard this from the person he wanted to hear most. He unconsciously grabbed his sleeve making Shirik stop his steps. Shirik looked back and was surprised to see the heavy tear fall of Sam. He wasn't a person who was good at comforting but right now his little cub seems to confined in him finally.
Without a second thought he hugged Sam who's mouth was open as if wanting to say something but no words came out and it was ok no words were needed. That day he cried until his eyes heart and his heart felt light , he cried until he felt that he has repented for his sin , until he could finally feel pure again until he could forgive himself and others and finally put his past down.