JAAN BAN GAYE(Replaced Bride)

CHAPTER 8 - HAVING HER BACK

Author's pov

After some time, Parth was called outside by one of the workers. He walked into the living room and what he saw made him smirk. His dadi(rekha) was sitting on the sofa in front of the Singhania family, with her signature strict and scary behavior. Her dark aura and regal posture made the couple in front of her scared as hell. While his parents  were also sitting in their respective seats with elegance holding the same attitude and grudges against the Singhania's.

Parth, with his hand in his pocket and his cold yet handsome face, approached them. He gave a dark chuckle, looking directly at them, and confidently took a seat on the single sofa as if it was made just for him. His muscular body fit perfectly, his veiny hand resting on the armrest, and his long legs crossed, making him sit like a king. It's no surprise, as he inherited all these characteristics from his dadi. However, when it comes to anger and being a workaholic, he stands alone as the only one in the family.

That's why he's Parth Deshmukh. With his dark aura, he said, "Well, well, well, look who we have here. The betrayers, the beggars, the family that knows how to exchange daughters, or should I say the infamous bankrupt Singhania family. Huh?"He reveled in their suffering, wanting them to feel the weight of humiliation. Seeing them on the streets gave him a twisted satisfaction.

Mr. Singhania looked at him, his face a mix of fake guilt and genuine fear, as he stuttered, "M-Mr. Deshmukh, we're sorry. We did it to protect your family's reputation." The entire Deshmukh family glared at them, but their attention shifted as they heard the jingling of anklets from the corner.

There stood Shanaya, her tear-filled eyes fixed on her not-so-called parents. She knew this would be the last time they would be here, but the impact they had on the innocent girl made her tremble in fear just by their presence. Bitter memories flooded her mind, making it hard to hold back the tears.

Parth's gaze shifted to the beauty standing quietly in the corner, her teary eyes captivating him. He couldn't help but remember his mother's words and what they had done to her. Anger started to rise within him, but he controlled it. He had already taken his revenge by bringing them to their knees, bankrupting them, and causing them financial crisis. He knew there was a limit to what he could do, as he had values, manners, and boundaries.

Isha, Parth's mom, looked at her daughter-in-law and immediately said, "Shanaya, come and have a seat. We've been waiting for you to com-" but she was cut off by Mrs. Singhania's carefree remark. "Mrs. Deshmukh, we know we shouldn't have replaced her, but we did it to save our reputation. And about this fool, I know she doesn't deserve to be Mr. Deshmukh's wife. You can divorce her after a few months. She's useless, nothing but a witch-"

Just then, Parth, angry like the Hulk, yelled, "ENOUGH!" It made Shanaya, who was already hurt by his mother's words, flinch badly. The couple gulped, seeing Parth filled with extreme anger. Parth walked towards Shanaya, taking long strands, held her hands, and dragged her with him. She looked at him, trying to understand what he was doing. They both paused as Parth brought her in front of the Singhania's, glaring at them with his fiery red eyes.

In a dark voice that sent shivers down the couple's spine, he spoke, "Dare say a word against her, and trust me, it won't end well for you. She is my wife, and I won't tolerate such behavior." He pointed his fingers at them and yelled even louder, "UNDERSTAND?" The Singhania's flinched and nodded their heads, looking down. "And as for her deserving to be my wife or not, let me tell you, get that right into your shitty brain that she is perfect to be my wife." He said, directly aiming his words at them, burning with anger.

Shanaya looked at Parth, and for the first time, someone stood up for her. She felt important and valued, and she was really enjoying it.Then
Parth said, "And why don't you say such words like useless and witch to your daughter Shreya who deserves rather than Shanaya. Wasn't she the one who ran away? She is the real witch here. Huhh? Isn't she? Or you're feeling ashamed as she is your own daughter and not adopted daughter because Shanaya didn't think twice before marrying me an unknown person just to save your so called reputation." It was clear that Mrs. Singhania realized that the mess they were going through was not because of Shanaya, but because of their own daughter, Shreya.