###Chapter 28

Chapter 28


I served Aditi while he surfed the net with his phone.

He enjoys while I always serve him like some maid.

I stirred his hot choco and left it as he drank from it then bit from his bread I had prepared with some garnished eggs.

When I was done serving, I sat down to have my meal, next to Janvi....as usual.

"Um..." I cleared my throat gaining attention.

"I would love to go visit my Mother... today" I notified.

"Oh dear.. that's so thoughtful." Granny sighed and I smiled.

"Sana... you should make sure Anthoniagoes with great gifts. We need to prove to our In-laws that their daughter is in great hands" Mr. Samrat spoke up.

"Okay" Mother In-law gave in.

Finally! I will get to see my Mother.
It's been two weeks now and I miss her alot.

2pm....

I smiled at my reflection.
My sky blue glittery saree and expensive ornaments suited me well.

My wedding chain was still around my neck.
I picked up the vermilion box and opened it taking out a pinch quantity then applied it unto my hair parting then closed the box keeping it aside then grabbed my blue purse and headed out.

A jeep with my driver and escort was what I used to get to my desired destination.

I had lots of wrapped gifts for Mother and Father from my In-laws.

Sooner, the jeep rolled into the premises and I had a smrink on.

"Time to give Step-mother a shocker"I muttered.

Writer POV

A worker was busy fixing Abba's nails as she sipped some juice while Nathasha was unto her phone when they heard the shoe steps of a lady then looked up to see Anthonia!....

They were both stunned as they stared at the girl before their eyes.

She really was Anthonia... But how?.

She looked ever young and totally beautiful.
The looks on Abba's face and that of Nathasha was totally priceless.

Anthoniasmrinked at them .

"Hello Step-mother.... Hello...Nathasha.." Anthoniagrinned and they were dumbstruck.

Anthonia POV

I cat walked slowly towards the center of the sitting room.

"Ahh..." I exclaimed spreading my arms apart.

"Feels so good to be home!" I sighed with a wide smile then glanced between Step-Mum and Nathasha.

"Hm.. can see no one is excited to see me probably cause they are stunned"I said with a visible tune of sarcasm.

Where's Mum?...

"Mum!"I called heading for the stairs giving them the time to recover from their shock.

I got into Mother's room happily.
"Mother am back!"I announced but got greeted by silence.

Huh?

"Mother?" I called checking alover for her but couldn't find her.

Hm...

I left the room and headed downstairs.

"Where's my Mother?" I demanded staring at them as they exchanged looks and scoffed.

I suddenly heard a faint sizzling sound and gave Step-mother and Nathasha glances then headed for the kitchen.

The sight I saw was shocking!

"Mum!?" I let out an ear piercing shriek.
She was cooking! Alone!

My eyes dilated in shock as she stared back at me.

She... she's... cooking?!.

I clenched my jaws storming to the cooking gas and I turned it off.

"What is this Mother?!" I demanded and I could tell she was stunned to see me.

"Come with" I said taking her hand as I led her out of the kitchen back to the sitting room as Step-mother and Nathasha got up on our entrance.

Jeet was also there.

"What's going on here!?" I demanded glaring at Step-mother who arched a brow.

"What is it Anthonia?" She asked tenderly making me feel irritated.

"Don't act as if you are not aware!" I snapped with rising anger.

"Shaan!" I called on the family chef who soon appeared.

"Namaste madam" He greeted as I scoffed.

"Why did you leave the kitchen for my Mum!?" I demanded.

"Anthonia?" We all heard a call and looked to see Father.

Tch..
Ion have his time...yet.

"Tell me Shaan!" I snapped.

"What's happening here?!" Father demanded and I scoffed facing him.

"Father...how could you?" I sighed with a pained expression.

"You know too well my Mum can't handle heat and that's why she needs someone with her in her kitchen but what did you do? You kept quiet thereby turning my Mother to a slave! Am barely two weeks out of this house for crying out loud!" I rasped as my eyes felt hot and Mum held my arm.

"Please Anthonia.." She muttered.

Father had a confused look on.
"What is she saying Shaan?" He asked.
"Is it true?".

Shaan gulped glancing at Step-mother who I noticed glared at him.

"Yes master." He gave in with a bow .

"It's true. For two weeks now, Madam didn't let me do the dishes cause she told me my Mistress would love to always do the cooking. I thought everyone was aware" Shaan replied bowing.

There was short silence.
"Is it true Abba?" Dad snapped.

"N- No.." she stuttered.

"Speak well woman!" He roared.

"It's true." She gave in and I scoffed stunned.

"How dare you Abba!? We all know Sriti has an allergy to heat and that's why we hired Shann. How dare you try change the rules!? You are just my second wife!" Father snapped and Step-mother quickly looked at him in awe.

Whoa!
I noticed a tear escape her eye right before she stormed up the stairs.

Nathasha and Jeet gave Mother and I hard glares before going after their Mother.

"Sriti..." Father sighed pulling Mother to himself.

"You didn't tell me about this.. why?" He groaned to my surprise.

"Am sorry about this " he apologized and hugged Mother tightly.

Sriti POV

Oh..
How I missed this hug ..
Although,am surprised at his act, I still had to live the moment.

I held unto him tightly till a slight cough interrupted us and we disengaged.

Anthonia POV

The moment felt so beautiful.

"Anthonia.." Father called and I smiled bending to touch his feet.

"Father.."
"Bless you my child." He patted my back and I got up.

"How are your in-laws?" Father asked.

"They are all fine. They actually gave me gifts for you and the family." I replied and placed a short call to my escorts who soon came in with numerous gift items.

Step-Mom didn't come down again.
Better...

Mother and I went up to her room.
She was brimful with smiles.

We both sat on her bed as she held my hands caressing them.

"Oh Anthonia.. you look so great. The Singh's are a really great family. I feel blessed to know you're been treated well." Mum sighed as a slight tear escaped her eye and I reached slowly wiping it off.

"Mother, you need not to cry nor worry. My in-laws are the best so is my sister in-law, Janvi. She is totally the best." I jisted and she had a wide smile on.

"Oh my dear. " She exclaimed pulling me into a hug that I've missed alot.



Nathasha POV

I clenched my fists as I listened to Step-Mom and Anthonia's discussion.

Aargh!
I ought to be the one in the position where she is.

All the money and gold ought to be mine.!

I wish I never made Father get Anthoniamarried to him!

I wish I saw his face before the wedding.