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Gauri's pov-

He is such a shithead and just because of him I have so much anger that it is released on my employees. I thought of telling him that I remember him not much but still a little, but this move of his has just made me rethink my decision and I again got right. That there should only be a professional relation between us and nothing else.

I don't know why I am getting so restless thinking about him with that girl. I went to see him because I wanted to discuss something related to the contract and also wanted to re-introduce myself. But I never thought he would be such a person. I should be within my boundaries and I should not at all think about him in the first place only. Thank goodness I got to know this side of him early. Now I will be more careful and maintain distance with him.

I came back to reality where I was in a conference room with the meeting going on and realized I have been distracted which has never ever happened. I groaned internally, I need a drink as soon as possible. I looked down at the file kept in front of me on the table. An employee was explaining the designs and I saw them. Why can't they understand it is such a major thing to work with Regal Ventures and they are taking it so lightly. 

I can't let my hard work go in vain because of someone who is not serious in their work. The lights went on and I told that person to work again because I can't show these designs to them as they are too basic and even a child can draw them. I want the designs to show our creativity and mindset. With that I concluded the meeting and went towards my cabin. My assistant, Shruti was following me telling me about my schedules.

I have to shift tomorrow to the Regal Ventures and after sitting on my chair, I started my work on my computer along with telling Shruti what all needs to be done in my absence here as I don't know how much time it will take me there. She nodded yes and went away. Shruti Gupta, you can say someone who is not my friend but still is. I met her in college, she was sitting alone in a corner minding her own business. I approached her and I instantly knew that she would help me in building my company in the long run.

I offered her a much higher position but she declined for reasons I don't know and said that no one will be able to tolerate my anger except her so she is the best for this position, my assistant and now I can say I totally agree with her.

I focused back on my work and like that I forgot to take lunch but as I said I am literally dependent on Shruti, she brought me the lunch and I assured her I will eat. By the time I completed sending an email, I got a call. Looking at it, I frowned, it was the principal of the school where Aarna goes to.

I picked and she told me to come to the school. I sighed and looked towards the box of lunch, looking like I had to eat it during the drive. I quickly packed my bag and lunch box and made my way towards the car. I told the driver to take me to the school.

We reached there in twenty minutes and I went towards the principal's office, but I saw Aarna standing outside with head down and hands joined in the front. I sat on my knees to see her clearly keeping my bag aside. My heart broke into a million pieces seeing her tear stained cheeks and seeing me, her eyes again got glossy. It is not the right time, but she looks damn cute with those puffed red cheeks and eyes of innocence. A smile was threatening to break but I controlled myself and wiped her face.

I picked her up and made her sit on the bench and myself on my knees in front of her. I stroked her hair and wiped her face. And then I looked closely at her left cheek, it was red. Did someone slap her? Thinking about it only made me angry enough. "What happened, baby?" I asked calmly.

She didn't say anything, I waited for her, "You will scwal me" (You will scold me), she said with a pout on her face. Before I could say, a peon of the school came to me and said that the principal was expecting me. I nodded at him and stood up. But before I could take any step further, I felt a tug on my hand.

I looked down and smiled at her, "I will not." I just said that and encouraged her to come with me. We entered the office and it was like any principal office would be. A big table, a comfortable chair in the middle. At the back of the chair and towards the left were the trophies, medals and shields which indicate the school has won many competitions. On the right side was a bookshelf and the whole floor was covered with red carpet. Also two plants were kept at each side of the door. It was a nice ambience.

Principal mam saw me and indicated to me to take a seat. I wished her and signed Aarna to also do the same. I completely forgot the existence of two other people amidst looking at the room. A girl of the same age of Aarna might be her classmate since she was wearing the uniform and a lady who has a scowl on her face which I turned to see back and it was directed at my Aarna. I frowned, how dare she. But I controlled myself and looked towards the principal to explain what the hell was going on.

She sighed and started speaking, keeping her both arms on the table and slightly leaning, "Miss Anand, I am sorry to make you come without giving any prior notice, but we got a complaint for Aarna. Meet Mrs. Singh, her daughter Anaya. She is in the same class as Aarna. According to her, she has been bullied by Aarna. She takes her new things forcefully, pushes her in the ground and does not let her make friends because she has told other girls that Anaya is bad does not deserve to be her friend and also others"

"Did you ask her classmates or teachers if that is true.?" I spoke calmly but inside I was burning with rage. I know my Aarna, she cannot be like that. She is the most perfect child one can ask for and I believe it is all bullshit.

But before the principal could say, the lady beside me started speaking or I should say screaming, "What is there to ask them and are you saying that my daughter is lying. I told you mam I wanted to talk to her father, I know in this type of matters mother's will only say that their daughter was not wrong." The last line she said turned towards the principal. I can see how tired she looks dealing with this irritating lady. Aarna's hold on my hand also tightened and I assured her by tightening my hold in turn.

"If you are saying that, then maybe in place of you, your husband should be here because you are doing the same thing you have just said. And Mam I am just asking because without any evidence you can't say based on some words by a girl of merely five years. I am requesting you to kindly take actions wisely."

"Are you saying my daughter is lying? How can you be so cheap and disgusting? I am telling you that your girl is wrong and here you are trying to put blame on the victim. Women like you are the reason men cheat, that is why she doesn't have a father figure. A tight slap from him and you would know your place. But..."

I was controlling but it's enough now and it will be of no use to talk with a woman who finds herself so inferior. I turned completely towards the principal and asked her to take us to the class and then ask other students and teachers if something like what the bitch's daughter is saying happened.

She agreed seeing the silence of mine and we all proceeded towards the class. Once reaching there she asked the teacher who was there and some other students. All the time Aarna was behind me holding my hand and her other hand was clutching my pants. I can clearly see her scared of seeing other students. I frowned, not knowing the reason. I have to have a talk with her.

We didn't listen to anything as we were outside the class and the principal was going to every seat to know. After listening she came back and told us to come with her. We were again in her office and this time she was looking kind of guilty, reason, still unknown.

"Miss Anand, I first of all apologize for what all happened in the school and it was happening just under my nose."

I was now literally so confused as to why she is apologizing to me now but before I can ask the reason, the bitch started screaming. Because of her my ears are going to suffer and I am going to be deaf for sure. "Why are you saying sorry to her? It should be me, right. Can't you understand my daughter has suffered so much and you are taking their sides."

"Mrs. Singh, it is not your daughter who is the victim, it is the other way around. I am warning you last time, this is a school and students come here to study, so please do not shout next time otherwise I have to take strict actions."

"Mam, what do you mean by she is not the victim. Can you please explain everything clearly?" I asked, clueless to all and the lady was now looking like she would burst anytime.

"Miss Anand, it seems your daughter is the one who is being bullied the whole time and the reason behind all this is Anaya. According to other students, Anaya told them to not be friends with her as she doesn't have a father. And who doesn't have a father is a bad influence and that before she asks us to do her work we all can be together and make her work for us. Basically she was bullied by them. She was told to do their homework and other stuff like filling their bottles and much more. Teachers were not aware of this since Anaya told her that it will be bad for her if she told anyone and that no one will become her friend after."

I am shocked, sad, angry all at the same time. I looked towards my baby to see her head down and crying silently. I was speechless. But before I can take it all in she again said, "And Mrs. Singh I will be going to take strict actions towards Anaya. If you still do not believe what I said, you can go to her class and ask or better you can ask her why she did this?"

We all then looked towards her and her mother started asking her if it was true and she said yes. I was bewildered listening to her. Basically she did this because she was jealous that Aarna was getting the whole attention of her since she topped the class and was very helpful to others which made them like her more. Like a mother, like a daughter.

In all this, the principal told me that I can decide the punishment for her. I was silently looking towards Anaya and after thinking for a few minutes, "It will be better if you take appropriate actions not only for her but also for her parents. And I would like to cancel my daughter's admission from here. Kindly speed up the process, that's all I ask for."

Principal tried to make me change my decision but I was stubborn. "Mam, it is not like I can ignore all this. I am just trying to protect my daughter. Those children are innocent and can be moulded by others anyway and they have been. It's just if my child goes back, then those memories will haunt her and I do not want it to happen. I trusted Aarna and I trusted this school for her but sadly it didn't exceed my expectations. The best you can do now is to agree with my decision."

She didn't argue further and after completing the process and taking the required documents we went towards our car. All the time, neither I said anything nor Aarna did. As the car started moving she tugged my sleeves and made a grabby hands. I made her sit in my lap and caressed her hair. She put her head on my chest and I knew we needed to talk.

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