Behind the Fall
It had been six hours since the doctors had been with Riyana
Sohan's eyes didn't leave the glass
"Papa have some water a bit please" Lilith (Mhaira) said
He shook his head
He sniffed his nose
Khushi ran in breathing heavily
Nihal saw her
"What's wrong?" he said
As she kept making signs fast
"Calm down I can't understand you love" Nihal said
She began looking around for something to write on
They watched her
She saw a piece of coal and took it
Then she dragged Sohan and Nikolai to a wall
"What happened dear?" Sohan said wiping his tears
As she began writing on the wall fast
They watched her
She made an "Ah" sound and tapped the wall as they read
Someone pushed mother down
I saw them and overheard the conversation
The girl kicked her down the stairs
Sohan's eyes got wider
"Tell me who pushed my Ria?" Sohan said
"Baba she can't" Nihal said holding Khushi's shoulders
Nikolai took Nihal's phone
"There is an app my aunt Amanat uses She can't speak too but anything she types it says it out loud" Nikolai said
"Here" he said showing him
Nihal quickly downloaded it and set it up on her phone too
"Mr Sohan?" the doctor said
"Yes please h…how my Ria?" Sohan said
"She lost a lot of blood and her Blood Pressure shot up at 250/130 That's extremely dangerous It weakens her kidney function and her body generally so we gave her some medication and injections She's under observation for 28 hours She will be awake soon Here is her diet plans exercise and also enough rest No working for her and monitor her BP also monthly check ups" the doctor said
"Thank you" Sohan said
He folded his hands
The doctor nodded
Sohan looked through the glass window at his wife
"Don't worry brother She will be fine" Desmond said
Sohan cried in his brother's arms
Nikolai went back home
"How is she Nick?" Mr William said
As he told them
"I saw her holding this list" he said
As they read it
"50 sets of gold jewelries 30 silvers and 70 set well designed with diamonds rubies from the bride mother to the groom family" Zhanna read out loud
"What The actual Fuck!" Addison said
"Boss this is dowry" Vishal said
"I hope that lady hasn't done anything stupid" Mrs Francesca said
"I…I don't want this wedding to get canceled They will take her from me again I…I…i…i…i can't bear that mom" Nikolai said
"Calm down Nothing like that will happen We get your girls Nick" she said hugging her
"Don't worry brother The wedding will happen" Arina said
"Oi asshole stop crying It doesn't suit you and we will get your girls back" Kieran said
Nikolai hugged his mother tightly
It was morning
Sohan and the children all slept in the hospital cabin as Riyana slowly opened her eyes
She blinked slowly
Her head was bandaged
Sohan held her hand
She gently pulled away and rubbed his hair
His eyes opened
"Baby?" he whispered
She smiled at him
He kissed her hands
"Hi my love" she said weakly
He cried
She wiped his tears
"Oh no Today is Ardas and Gift Exchange" she whispered
"No working for you The doctor said your BP is 250/130 That's fucking high You almost scared me again If anything happens to you again I will kill myself to be with you Anywhere you are I will be by your side forever till eternity even in the afterlife" Sohan said
"Shhhhhh my love" she said
She hugged him more
"I love you so much Sohan" Riyana said
"I love you very much Riyana" Sohan said
They kissed
Nikolai got dressed
Khushi walked in holding her phone
"Hi" Arina said
She waved
"Hey Khushi Did you download the app?" Nikolai said
She nodded
She typed on her phone
Then held it
The AI voice spoke
It was a lady who kicked Mother downstairs
She was with an older woman
The same woman who came 15 days before the wedding when we came to India
The voice said
"They came before we even came to India?" Yulian said
She nodded
"Then what happened when they came?" Ethan said
As she typed fast again and played it
"The three women insulted Mother and threw the list on her face Before we came to Russia they called her and told her about a list and said since she wasn't a housewife she was working she couldn't provide everything on the list When Mother was in the kitchen they came and gave her another list It made her angry because she sold all her savings to get everything on the list The girl who pushed her said they would take everything she got on the list and call off the wedding then she would marry you Mother slapped her and she followed her in anger then kicked her downstairs The older woman stood there She didn't stop her and then they ran away" the AI voice said
They all became stunned
"Kirat that bitch is going to pay!!!!" Meghan said
"Calm down" Nikolai said
"Everybody's gonna pay" he said
As they left for the hospital
Lilith (Mhaira) and the boys hugged their mother crying
"Granny!" the toddler waddled in climbing the bed and hugging her
"Hi guys" she said
"No sicky Granny" Ivaan said hugging her
"I'm fine loves See I can still hug my grandbabies tight" she said hugging them and making them giggle
Sohan stood
Khushi walked in swearing
"Woah" Aarav said
She began typing fast on her phone and played it
"It was that girl The one with Daya who kicked Mother downstairs" the AI voice said
"Kirat?" Lily (Mihu) said
She nodded
Something inside Sohan and his daughter snapped
Lilith (Mhaira) took her phone
"Boss?" Amelia said
"Get the girls and my daggers Someone cry" she said
"Yes Boss" Amelia said
The call ended
A nurse came in
"Sir Mrs Riyana discharge papers and also her diet chart and check ups plans and her medications" she said
"Thank you" he said
Aniket took it
He read it with Nishi
"We have this in the pharmacy" Nishi said
"Doctor Ken can check her monthly" Clara said
They spoke together
Karim Zafraan and Aarav looked at their wives proudly
"Boss!" The Nocturne Matriarch said as they bowed
Lily (Mihu) wore a black shirt and black pants
"Let go" she said
"Mhaira be careful and be back on time for the ceremony my child!" Riyana said
"Shhhh stop yelling now" Sohan said dressing her up
"No work for you" he said again
She kissed him
Meanwhile Surinder was arranging gifts for the ceremony later
Daya and Kirat were talking
"Nobody saw me" she said
"I lost the list I hope she kept it or else" Daya said
Nikolai walked in
"Ah Kaal how is Mrs Riyana now Is she awake?" Surinder said
"Yeah she is and also Where are those two—" he said
"OYE WHERE THAT OLD HAG AND THAT UGLY WITCH!" Lilith (Mhaira) said
"Uh oh" Nathan said as he walked in holding a stick
"Baby?" Nikolai said
"Where are they!?" she said
"Kirat came down"
"Get her!" she said again
As Selena marched toward her
Kirat began to run upstairs
Daphne jumped from the floor
She moved like a cat
She got up without stairs
"Hi!" she said
As she kicked Kirat and grabbed her by the hair taking her down
"Kick her from those stairs exactly how she kicked Mother" Lily (Mihu) said
"What!?" the family said
"She kicked Mrs Riyana?" Pratap said
Daphne kicked Kirat down the stairs making her roll down the stairs
Kirat screamed as she fell onto Lilith (Mhaira)'s feet
"You bitch!" she said
Lily kicked her face
"Damn…" Balraj said with an intense grip
She lifted Kirat off the floor by her neck
She strangled and suffocated her with one hand
"Boss!" The Nocturne Matriarch bowed along with The Dominant Apex too
"DON'T EVER TOUCH MY MUMMA AGAIN or else I will have your head and play with it DO YOU UNDERSTAND!?" she said
Kirat nodded with fear
As she threw her against the wall
Kirat breathed heavily and coughed
Nikolai pulled his tiny woman close
"Calm down my tigress You look so hot when you're in boss mode" Nikolai said teasing her
"Hump!" she pouted and left with the group
"Sassy ass" he said with a laugh
5:07pm
It was time for the Ardas and Royal Gift Exchange
( In a Sikh royal wedding prayers are offered seeking blessings for the couple and both families and The families exchange heirloom jewelry ceremonial weapons textiles artwork and other prestigious gifts )
Lilith (Mhaira) sat as Vajrakali handed her 40 sets of jewelries
As more gifts came she received Navratna jewelry set Diamond jhumkas Diamond mangalsutra Gold mangalsutra Platinum mangalsutra Diamond nose ring Diamond kamarbandh Gold kamarbandh Temple gold waist belt Diamond anklets Gold anklets Platinum anklets Pearl anklets Diamond toe rings Gold toe rings Platinum toe rings Royal red Banarasi silk saree Deep crimson Kanjeevaram saree Burgundy Zari silk saree Emerald green Banarasi saree Royal purple Kanjeevaram saree Fuchsia pink silk saree Rani pink Banarasi saree Wine-colored velvet saree Champagne gold silk saree Antique gold tissue saree Rose gold organza saree Plum silk saree Maroon Paithani saree Magenta Patola saree Sapphire blue Banarasi saree Peacock blue silk saree Ivory Kanjeevaram saree Pearl white Banarasi saree Black-and-gold designer saree Ruby red designer saree Designer bridal lehenga Burgundy velvet lehenga Royal purple lehenga Emerald green lehenga Fuchsia pink lehenga Champagne gold lehenga Rose gold lehenga Plum and antique gold lehenga Maroon and gold lehenga Ruby and crimson lehenga Emerald and gold lehenga Sapphire and silver lehenga Ivory and gold lehenga Blush pink couture lehenga Wine and champagne lehenga Magenta and antique gold lehenga Peacock blue and gold lehenga Deep plum velvet lehenga Royal navy blue lehenga Burgundy and rose-gold lehenga Noise-canceling headphones Swarovski crystal décor Mughal artwork Rajasthani artwork Luxury tea set Designer sunglasses 50 Luxury luggage set Custom bridal shoes Designer perfume collection Luxury perfume for the bride
"You both here are keys to the villas" Sakashi said
As Lilith (Mhaira) held the keys
She read
"Honeymoon penthouse Mauritius private villa Lake Como villa stay Bali private villa Dubai luxury honeymoon Luxury Maldives villa stay"
"I can't aunt" she said
"Oh hush sweetheart Besides You need to give Mil here more sisters and brothers Right Cutie pie!?" Sakashi said
"Yws!" Mila said clapping
"Thank you bratty aunty" Nikolai said with a grin
"Lilith you better make me an uncle soon okay girl?" Wiktor said
Lily (Mihu) rubbed her forehead
"Here are new keys to your cars I got them delivered to Russia and Don't You dare Use a Bike to school again" Nihal said
"She use a what to school?" Mr Kaedon said
"Sir she ride a bicycle to the most high class university in Russia" Nino said
"Excuse ME!?" the Muards said
"I'm just an ordinary scholarship student" Lilith (Mhaira) said
"Sohan y…you dare allow such despicable act in our bloodline?" Mr Kaedon said
"It's not bad I use an RV so not bad Dad" Desmond said
"A high level one not bike!?" he said
"Mimi here is your own keys to your mini cars!" Nihal said
She gasped
As he stepped aside and saw a big child-size G-Wagon Benz Lamborghini
"Wawwwwww!!!" Mila said
"Mil first vrooms!" she said
"Tank oo fun unca!!!!" she said as she grinned at her parents
Nikolai grinned
She remembered when her Dada used to drive back from work with speed
She loved it
"Come let vrooms!!!" Mila said
As Sana Hania Mattie Ella Anna and Olga with Yelane got into the G-Wagon
"She doesn't know how to drive" Lily (Mihu) said
As the car started
Mila screamed as she began to drive
"What the hell!?" Ethan said
"YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!" they said
As Nikolai grinned
"Now she got that from Nick" Kieran said
She looked at Nikolai
"You've been speeding back home after work huh?" she said
"Maybe my love" he said
She rolled her eyes
Nikolai got his own gifts
He got A grand collection of luxurious groom gifts featuring bespoke designer sherwanis in ivory gold burgundy emerald royal purple and deep navy hand embroidered silk and velvet bandhgala suits premium Punjabi kurta pajama sets handcrafted Kashmiri shawls designer watches diamond studded cufflinks gold cufflinks platinum wedding bands personalized signet rings luxury leather shoes embroidered Punjabi juttis Italian leather briefcases designer sunglasses premium perfumes gold tie pins diamond brooches luxury wallets custom tailored suits royal turbans jeweled kalgis silk pocket squares handcrafted belts premium grooming sets high end watches diamond bracelets gold chains platinum bracelets premium headphones flagship smartphones luxury laptops personalized jewelry boxes crystal decanters engraved silverware premium fountain pens rare collectible watches custom embroidered robes luxury bathrobes designer jackets cashmere scarves silk pajamas luxury slippers designer cologne collections bespoke wedding outfits custom family crest accessories royal walking canes handcrafted jewelry boxes luxury automobile accessories chauffeur service luxury car detailing packages investment gold coins premium office accessories personalized office sets luxury coffee machines premium speakers smartwatches and a magnificent bespoke royal groom gift collection designed to make him feel like a true Maharaj
As they went to the temple and took blessings and prayed for their marriage
Nikolai sat at night in his bedroom
Tomorrow was his wedding day
He checked his hand
Her name had darkened on his palm
"Me and you forever my dearest More surprises to come" he said
As he placed his hand on his chest
And slept off
Today was 16th July
The wedding day
And their wedding anniversary
Lilith (Mahira) was asleep as the girls came in
"Good Morning Bride IT'S YOUR WEDDING DAY!!!!!" they said
As Nino and Gloria threw the flowers up
Lily (Mihu) smiled in her sleep
"Come on You got to get ready!" Gloria said
She whined in her sleep
"5 more minutes" she said
As Cassia threw the blanket off
And Yamini Alara Miori grabbed her leg
"Hey!" Lilith (Mhaira) said
They dragged her off the bed
"Let go Have breakfast Got to feed the bride first!" Ramona said
As they dragged her out.