Ken was racking his brain thinking of how to solve the problems in the company. His phone rang, it was an unknown number. He answered it.
' Ken Khurana this is Brandon Sawyer. Let's meet up. I will send you the address, be there in an hour.'
The call disconnected before he could say anything. He clenched his fists. He hated being ordered but he knew he didn't have any choice.
An hour later,
' No more icecream Arianna, eat Salad.' Tyler says.
' No!! Salad is no fun. I want to eat pizza and icecream.' Arianna replies.
' You have to eat healthy, you are already putting up weight.' Blake says.
' How dare you? I spend four hours each day at our gym, so I can eat as much as I want. Worst come to worse, I have to work out an extra hour.' Arianna replies.
' Still, you need strength and too much junk food will make your skin greasy.' Dylan says.
' You can say what you want, I won't lift a finger to eat salad. Humph!' Arianna replies pouting.
' Alright, I will feed you. If you don't eat I will tell the Young Master and he'll force you to eat and he might even cut short your TV time.' Brandon says.
' You all are bullying me! I thought Big brother loved me the most. Nobody really loves me.' Arianna says pouting.
' Stop sulking. Big brother still loves you the most, how can little sister run a company without energy. Eat.' Brandon replies.
' Since you are begging me, ah.' Arianna says opening her mouth wide.
Brandon feeds her the vegetables while the others laugh at Arianna.
' Ken Khurana you are here? Why are you standing there? Come in.' Dylan says as he spots Ken standing at the door.
Ken nods and walk in.
Of course she moved on. Her life is as blissful as it used to be. Who is the Young Master they keep talking about? Was he that boy's father? Was Arianna going to be his Stepmom? Several thoughts flashed through Ken's head.
The group regain their formal expression.
' What did you want to talk about?' Ken ask.
' About last night's incident.' Arianna replies.
' Last night, It's not what you think.' Ken says.
' We know. We did our investigations and we have reason to believe that someone is using us as a way to get to you. We were both victims of last night's circumstances.' Arianna replies.
' To get to me?' Ken was confused. Who would benefit from his downfall?
' I will show you some photos, tell me who you recognize and if you have any beef with them.' Tyler says as he brings out photos of Arthur, Skyler, Raymond and Fred.
Ken looked at the photos.
' I don't know these two. I have seen this one a few times and he does look familiar but I don't think we have had any interactions. I know Raymond James and there are controversies between our families but Raymond cannot harm me.' Ken says.
' And why are you so sure?' Dylan asks.
' He was my childhood friend. We might have some differences but Raymond is not evil.' Ken replies.
Arianna was shocked. Ken and Raymond were childhood friends? So the childhood friend Raymond had talked about was Ken Khurana.
' What caused the differences between the two of you?' Brandon asks.
' The James are under the impression that we have an involvement in the death of Aunt Sophia.' Ken replies.
' Who is Sophia?' Tyler asks.
' Raymond's mother.' Ken replies.
' Thank you for cooperating with us. We will compensate you for your losses and we will help you to improve the plans we exposed and you will not be summoned to court. But your system will remain hacked as we suspect your company may have a traitor. We won't reveal any information about your company we'll just fabricate some things. You might have to bear internal rebuke but it is necessary in order for us to find the mastermind. I hope you understand.' Blake says .
' We'll be leaving now. Take care of yourself. That person may try to harm you.' Arianna says to Ken.
' Arianna we need to go and check out the ring and its owner.' Dylan says.
' Let's go.' Arianna replies.
The five of them leave. Ken is left in the room thinking about the whole issue.
He knew very well that Raymond James would never try to hurt him. He had seen it with his own eyes.
It was on Daniel's ( Ken's elder brother) funeral, Ken was the last to leave the venue. When he got to his car, he realised he had dropped his wallet. He returned to get it but he saw that someone was there. It was Raymond.
'... families are at war but I would never have imagined that you would leave us so early. I didn't even get to see your baby's face. I still don't like you Khuranas, Infact I hate you all. But why is my heart aching to see you like this? Ken must feel bad now, he lost his mom, now you too have left him. You disappointed me big brother. But I pray you find peace.' Raymond says. He wiped his tears and kept the flower behind the tomb.
Ken hid from sight and every year he would always find flowers behind the tomb.
He settled his thoughts and walked out.
He was passing a school when he recognised a familiar voice. He looked to see a little boy with blonde hair and blue eyes that made him feel he was staring at himself.
' Don't you dare say anything about my mom!' Arian says.
' Why shouldn't I? My mummy told me that a woman without the child's father is bad.' The other kid says.
Ken steps out..
' Matthew my darling son.' An overdressed woman walked over to the boy..
' Mummy. This is that bad woman's son.' Matthew says pointing at Arian.
Ken couldn't understand how people were so close minded. But then he reprimanded himself, he also had the same thoughts as this woman. If last night incident didn't happen he would have remained with the impression that Arianna had...
Nevermind that, this boy seemed to be very important to Arianna. Important that she was willing to risk her reputation to keep him.
He got down from the car and walked over to Arian.
' Son.' He says.
Arian turned to Ken. Did he find out the truth? What was he doing here?
' Son, Mother is busy I'll take you home.' Ken says.
Who cares what he's thinking? Let me take advantage of him and give my mother face and shut this ugly woman up. Arian thought.
' Okay, dad let's go home.' Arian replies and holds Ken hand.
The woman is stunned. The man in front of her looked about 6.4ft. And his blue eyes was like a bottomless sea.
' Are you really his father?' The woman ask.
' Yes. What is your name?' Ken asks.
' Margaret Huffington.' The woman replies.
Ken walks away hand in hand with Arian.
Ken smiled subconsciously, this boy had a magical touch. It made him feel lighter.
' Thank you.' Arian says.
' In the future you should refrain from arguing with other kids. People always talk.' Ken advises.
' I don't promise anything but I will think about it if you buy me a triple scoop icecream.' Arian says.
' No! That's too much sugar.' Ken replies.
' So what? At home they will fill my plate with vegetables and soup. Can you bear to see an innocent children like me be deprived of a basic necessity?' Arian says.
' No means no!' Ken replies.
I have to do something fast, I can't let go of this golden opportunity. Yes I should try the same trick I normally use on Mom. Arian thought.
' Please dad. I want icecream please.' Arian says as he hugs Ken's leg.
Ken freezes. Why did it feel so good to hear the child say that?
' Fine let's get icecream.' Ken says.
' Yay! Let's both have icecream.' Arian cheered.
' Hmm.' Ken replies.
Hehe! The good old trick never fails. Arian thought happily.
At the icecream stall,
' What would you like to have?' The man says.
' Chocolate icecream, no sprinkles.' Ken and Arian chorus.
They both look at each other.
' Like father like son. I will get them for you.'
Few minutes later.
A man dressed in an expensive suit was seated next to a boy in uniform. Both were hold icecream cones. The man wipes icecream residue from the boy's mouth with his handkerchief.
This was the scene Arianna met.
Her heart skipped a thousand beats.
One was cute and the other was hot.
Arian spots Arianna staring at them in shock.
' Mom! I didn't buy the icecream of my own accord. He kept insisting so I had to give in.' Arian says. He gulps the last if his icecream and runs to Arianna and hugs her leg.
' Mom, are you upset with baby? Please don't be mad. I just had a little. Please Mom.' Arian says staring at Arianna with his big blue eyes.
' How can I stay upset with you when you act like this? I think I am spoiling you too much.' Arianna replies pinching his cheek.
' It's not a bad thing. Who else can spoil me like you? After all Mom loves Baby the most.' Arian replies.
' Thank you.' Arianna says to Ken.
' Hmm.' He replies.
' We'll be going now. See you next time.' Arianna replies.
' Bye!' Arian says.
' Bye.' Ken replies.