"Are the girls ready to be exported?" Rudra asks his PA as tonight 50 virgin girls will be sent to the American Mafia as per the deal.

"Yes everyone is ready. The doctor has done their re-checkup to confirm that they're indeed virgins." The PA replies before giving a file to Rudra who starts checking the reports of the girls.

Just as he is going to give back the file to his PA, his phone starts ringing. He looks at the caller ID to see that it's the head of the American Mafia who is calling. So, without wasting time he receives the call.

"Good afternoon, Mr. William." Rudra says on the call.

"Cut all this crap Mr. Khanna. Just tell me if the girls are really virgins or not. I don't want to gift any impure girl to my business partners. So, you better tell me the truth." Mr. William aka the boss of the American Mafia remarks with a voice filled with authority.

"You have my word, Mr. William. All of them are pure and virgin. The doctor has done their check-up again and if you want I can send you the reports right now." Rudra replies gritting his teeth because he doesn't like when someone orders him around. But he can't lose this deal and that's the only reason he is letting that old man talk to him so rudely.

"I don't believe any reports because they're just a piece of paper and they can be forged anytime. I believe in seeing the result on my own. So, after the girls reach here I will test them myself and if I find out that any of them are not virgins then you'll be finished." Saying this Mr. William cuts the call before Rudra can reply.

"Ughhhhhhhh!!" Rudra screams in anger before smashing his phone on the floor in anger.

"What does that motherfucker think of himself? Haa? Does he take me for a little boy who won't be able to do anything? Just because I have signed a deal with him he can't treat me like a piece of trash." Rudra shouts pulling his hair in frustration.

"What happened, Sir?" His PA asks getting perplexed on what happened suddenly to change his boss's mood this drastically.

"Nothing!" Rudra snaps in response.

"Just leave me alone." He orders his PA who immediately scurries away.

Rudra takes a few deep breaths and calms down. Because he knows he has to think rationally if he wants to continue the deal. This is the first step to get himself close to the throne of Indian Mafia which is now occupied by Shivansh.

"Because of you Shivansh Singh Rathore, I had to leave this country. I had to lose my respect in the eyes of my own family. But now I am back to take my revenge from you. Inch by inch I will snatch everything from you." Rudra says looking out of the window of his cabin before his eyes fall on the huge photo frame that he has installed in his office a few days ago.

He walks towards the photo frame and run his fingers all over the picture which make him aroused just imagining the person in the photo. He licks the photo frame as if he is really tasting the smooth, soft skin of the person while touching his member which has become rock-hard.

"Can you see what you're doing to me, beautiful?" He asks looking at the picture while rubbing his clothed member more.

"From the moment I saw your photographs I have gotten obsessed with you. I have been jerking myself off so many times just looking at your picture. Then just think what will I do when you'll be under me? Moaning, screaming my name while begging me to fuck you senselessly. Soon very soon you'll be mine, only mine." He says before kissing the photo.

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In the Rathore Palace, everyone is preparing a small house party to celebrate Jivika's birthday. As today is Saturday so that means everyone is free tomorrow without worrying about any work to be done.

Although Jivika tried to make her family understand that there is no need for any birthday celebration. But no one has listened to her and now she is being locked in her room by none other than her bestie Ritika. However, she has her partner with her in the room to give her company.

"Hulkkkkkk..." Jivika lets out dramatically while Hulk looks at his favorite person uninterested knowing well that she is just trying to lure him into her plan of opening the door.

"Oh so now you are not interested in me. Fine, I will find myself another Hulk." Jivika remarks which gains her the attention she has been trying to get.

Hulk starts barking loudly to show his protest while Jivika giggles in response. She then grabs Hulk by the back of his neck and starts scratching his jaw while his meaty tongue hangs out in happiness.

"Hulk, I want to go out of this room. I want to see what they're planning for me." Jivika complains to her furry partner who has his head lying on her lap. As if he is understanding what Jivika is saying, Hulk starts whining while licking Jivika's right hand.

That's when both hear the sound of the door opening and Ritika walks inside holding a paper bag in her hands. But neither Jivika nor Hulk pays her any attention to show her that they're really angry.

"Are you both done with your drama? Or should I give you a little more time?" Ritika asks standing in front of the bed where Jivika and Hulk are sulking together.

"We are not doing any drama. Both of us are just angry with you. Right, Hulk?" Jivika asks winking at the giant dog who looks at Ritika and barks in response.

"Hulk, you know Eklavya is crying in his room saying that you have left him alone." Ritika says making a sad face and instantly Hulk runs out of the room to console his first friend.

"You're a cheater." Jivika remarks glaring at her best friend who chuckles.

"What can you expect from an advocate like me, Jivi? Come on now get up and change into this saree. Taiji has sent it for you." Ritika says giving the bag to Jivika who looks at it with confusion.

"But why a new saree again? I have so many sarees that I haven't worn yet. Seriously I don't understand these things here." Jivika grumbles under her breath while Ritika laughs seeing the annoying expression on her best friend's face.

"You can ask this to your mother-in-law. Now go and quickly change into it. Then I will be doing your makeup." Ritika replies.

After 10 minutes Jivika walks out of the closet wearing the purple color saree. The color matches so well with her body complexion that Ritika can't help but round her hands over Jivika's head to take off any evil eyes.

"I really don't get it sometimes." Jivika says after sitting in front of the vanity.

"What is it, my curious Jivi?" Ritika asks while curling Jivika's long hair.

"How come you believe in evil eyes when you're an advocate yourself? I mean you're so modern to believe all these things." Jivika replies wearing matching bangles with her saree.

"Being a modern person doesn't mean that I don't respect my roots. Yes, I don't believe in the baseless old talks or rituals. But I do believe in destiny and how it is connected with our lives. Many times this destiny gives us a signal to understand what's going to happen next in our life. But being too modern, we completely decline it saying that this is too dramatic or serial-coded." Ritika replies smiling at Jivika through the mirror.

"You know I admire you a lot. Not because of you being my best friend, but because of your thinking. Actually, everyone in this family is so different from each other yet everyone's thinking is so vast. In our village, we are taught to be quiet as we are girls but here, I have learned to express myself. Even I didn't know the real me which I am getting to see for the first time and believe me I don't regret the change in me. I love this newfound Jivika who isn't scared to face her problems. Yes, I have fear in myself that all of this is a beautiful dream that one day I will wake up and will see that everything has vanished from my sight." Jivika says looking at the box of vermilion in her palm.

"Everything is real, Jivi. You're living in reality and no one will be able to snatch this from you. But always remember one thing, you are your own master so don't let others decide for you. Take your own decisions in which your heart and brain both support you. People say that we should listen to our heart in place of our brain but I will say listen to both and then make a decision. Because only then you'll get the perfect result that you're looking for." Ritika replies while Jivika nods her head in response.

"Now let's go and enjoy the evening with everyone." Saying this Ritika holds out her hand for her best friend with a dramatic bow making Jivika giggle in happiness.

Both of them walk into the garden where the party is arranged. Seeing the arrangements Jivika grins ear to ear while everyone clap for the birthday girl. Although it's not the exact day of her birth, but they're celebrating this day as her new birth.

Meanwhile, Shivansh is completely smitten by his Rani Sahiba as he can't move his eyes from her. He has always loved whenever Jivika wears saree and every time his wife can take his breath away with her natural beauty.

"Our daughter is looking like a real-life Princess." Aaradhya remarks kissing Jivika on her forehead.

"Thank you, Maa. I really liked the saree." Jivika replies smiling at her mother.

"You're welcome, Jivu. Now come and see what we have cooked for you." Aaradhya says but before she can take Jivika anywhere Pratap stands in front of them.

"Jivu will go with me and see the gift I have arranged for her." Pratap remarks patting Jivika on her head lovingly.

"But Papa, you didn't need to get me anything." Jivika says but her father-in-law glares at her playfully.

"This is the first time I am celebrating my daughter's birthday so I couldn't get her any gift, haa? Now be a good girl and let's go." Pratap replies but again before he can take Jivika with him Geetanjali stops them.

"If it's your first time celebrating your daughter's first birthday, then it's my first time too. Also, I am more special than you as I am her Bua Maa. So, she will see my gift first." Geetanjali remarks but again before anyone of them can say anything Adwait holds Jivika's hand.

"Oh hello, she is my little sister first so technically I have the first right to show her my gift. So, Jivu you listen to your big brother and come with me." Just like this one by one all the family members start arguing with each other about whose gift Jivika will see first.

Only Shivansh and Kavyansh are standing a little away from their chaotic family members as both prefer peace over everything. But now they're also laughing seeing the cute fight that is going on in front of them.

"I have never seen any of them fighting like this for anything before." Shivansh says controlling his laugh.

"It's not their fault that your wife has become everyone's favourite." Kavyansh replies while Shivansh nods his head.

"Indeed she is everyone's favourite, including me." Shivansh says looking at his Rani Sahiba who is now sitting on a chair while others are still arguing.

"So when are you confessing your feelings to her?" Shivansh heads turns towards his older brother in a second out of shock. Because he doesn't know how his brother has got to know about his feelings towards his Rani Sahiba.

"How do you know? I mean about what I feel for Jivika." Shivansh asks coming out of shock.

"Have you forgotten that I am a writer? Not only that, your facial expressions tell what's going on in your mind whenever Jivika comes in front of you. You literally forget everyone else and give your full focus on what she needs or what will make her happy. I hope now you understand how much of a lovesick puppy you have become." Kavyansh replies while smiling mischievously at his younger brother who rolls his eyes in response.

"I am not a lovesick puppy. That Hulk is the lovesick puppy, always roaming around my wife." Shivansh grumbles making Kavyansh to chuckle.

"Seriously Shivansh? You're being jealous of an animal." By saying this Kavyansh starts laughing loudly which catches others' attention who turn around to look at the brothers.

"Now what happened to you?" Aaradhya asks Kavyansh.

"Maa, this son of yours is jealous of Hulk." Kavyansh replies between his laughter and after hearing him everyone starts laughing except Jivika and Eklavya, the confused duo.

"Shivansh Bhaiya, why are you jealous of Hulk?" Eklavya asks.

"Because Hulk spends most of his time with Jivika." Kavyansh replies.

"So what? Everyone keeps busy with their work so only Hulk is left alone to keep me company. I don't see why Shiv will be jealous of my baby Hulk." Jivika remarks while Hulk barks in agreement giving a stink-eye look to Shivansh who glares at the giant dog.

"Rani Sahiba, I will tell you everything in our room. Now come and cut the cake. Then we will play a lot of games which are planned by Ritika and Eklavya." Shivansh answers and thankfully it gets Jivika's full attention because she is excited to play games.

Adwait lights up the candles on the cake which is made by Radhika. Ritika then hands the knife to Jivika who requests everyone to stand beside her as she wants to cut cake with everyone in her family. Even the helpers of the palace are present in the garden to celebrate their Rani Sa's birthday.

While Jivika cuts the cake everyone sings the birthday song for her. She then feeds cake to everyone and in return everyone showers her with different types of gifts. Jivika feels so overwhelmed that she starts crying. But no one from the family feels bad seeing her crying because they know that's how she likes to show her emotions. She now has all the rights to show her real feelings which she had to hide because of her so-called grandma and aunt.

People may call her a crybaby as she cries most of the time. But they don't know how it feels to get everything after having nothing. Many people in the world suffer alone without having any hope of getting out of their abusive family. So many people who are still suffering in the name of family traditions or family respect. Not everyone is lucky like Jivika whi has got a second chance in life, in marriage.

She has endured more than a person in her age can understand but that has made her mature enough to blend well with her surroundings. At first she used to doubt her luck but with time she has learned to accept her new reality. The reality where she has got a family where everyone loves her without any selfish motive. The reality where she has got a grandpa after suffering in the hands of her biological grandma. The reality where she has got three mothers after not having her own biological mother since birth. The reality where she has got two fathers after losing her biological father. The reality where she has got two big brothers and one younger brother who adores her. The reality where she has got a sister like best friend who saved her  from the hell known as her family home. The reality where she has got a furry companion who loves her too much. And lastly the reality where she has got a husband who's care and support is enough for her to fight against any trouble coming in her way.

"Aur bhi rona hain aapko?" Shivansh asks wiping Jivika's tears with the pad of his thumbs while kissing her on the forehead.

(Do you want to cry more?)

"Main rona nahi chahti par yaha sab itne achche se mera birthday cekebrate kar rahe hain to mujhse raha nahi gaya." Jivika replies sniffling a little while everyone cooes at her cuteness.

(I didn't want to cry but everyone here is celebrating my birthday so well that I couldn't control myself.)

"Hum sabko pata hain yeh baat. Tab hi to aapko kisine nahi roka. Par ab aur nahi rona hain. Dekhiye aapko rota hua dekhkar Hulk bhi rone lag gaya hain." Shivansh says while pointing towards Hulk who is literally whimpering to show his sadness.

(We all know that and that's why we didn't stop you. But now no more crying. Look, by seeing you crying Hulk is crying too.)

"Awe Hulk, don't cry please. See I am not crying anymore." By saying this Jivika wipes her face with the handkerchief given by Shivansh.

Suddenly, Ritika's phone starts ringing which grabs everyone's attention. She excuses herself and walks a little away from there before receiving the call. After sometime she comes back and standa beside Adwait.

"Khanna's shipment is ready to be exported." Ritika informs Adwait who nods his head in response.

"Now, we just have to wait for a few weeks to see the results of your plan." Adwait replies sarcastically making Ritika to pinch him in the arm with her long nails.