इंतज़ार: वो भूली दास्तां - Chapter 2
Royals Bundela<br />
Group of Industries Office<br />
New York (USA)<br />
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It was 10 AM... all employees had arrived and the entire building was in a frenzy, as if an inspection team was about to arrive. Everyone was rushing to finish their work. They were all focused on completing their work with 100% effort.<br />
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Groups of workers were gathered around several tables. These were the ones whose work was almost complete. There was a joyous expression on everyone's face. The company's stock prices had been soaring for the past few days. This was clearly a good sign, but the real trouble for the office staff was the boss's stern and aggressive nature, due to which an army-like rule was being followed throughout the office. There was no room for error. No one wanted to upset the boss with their work and cause the entire office to lose out on the substantial bonus they were to receive for this success. Because of this, the entire office was working like a team. Employees were helping those who hadn't finished their work.<br />
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Just then, a gleaming black Audi stopped in front of the office.<br />
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As the car stopped in front of the office, the guard quickly opened the door, and a young man of about twenty-four emerged from the car. Over six feet tall, with a muscular build, a slightly grown beard, and a face etched with the world's hardships. From head to toe, he was dressed in an all-black ensemble. The only exceptions were a gleaming Rado limited edition watch with a gold chain on his wrist and a gold pen studded with diamonds, which also had an "R" inscribed on it, attached to his black suit.<br />
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The young man glanced at the ten-story building in front of him and walked straight into the office gate. The driver took the car to the personal parking.<br />
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To reach the office, the young man used the personal elevator. As he entered the elevator, he placed his hand on the scanner and pressed the button for the tenth floor.<br />
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This is Mr. Vikram Singh Bundela.<br />
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After losing his parents in a road accident at the age of seven, Vikram took his first step into the business world at the tender age of sixteen.<br />
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Currently, his only surviving family member is his grandmother; the rest of his family died in a road accident. While the entire world considers this road accident an accident or a curse, Vikram believes it was a meticulously planned conspiracy, not an accident or a curse.<br />
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However, as time passed, certain shadows began to trouble Vikram. Mostly, Vikram had nightmares, but he was still not ready to accept these things at all. Suppressing the fears in his mind, Vikram wore a mask of seriousness on his face. He didn't want to be afraid; rather, he believed in intimidating people with his personality.<br />
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When this accident happened to Vikram at the age of nine, his father's cousin, Samarth Singh, and a loyal associate, Pushkar Singh, stepped forward and took full responsibility for Royals Bundela. They groomed Vikram to be capable of bearing the entire burden of the Royals Bundela empire when the time came. Vikram also left no stone unturned in proving himself.<br />
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After 3-4 years of hard work, at the young age of 20, he had already made it to the list of the world's most successful businessmen. In the subsequent 5 years, he had worked so hard that his company is now one of the top five companies in the world. From mining to construction, from hotel chains and shopping malls to entertainment and gaming, his company had established a strong foothold in the world market.<br />
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He had been on his world tour for the past week, during which he had overtaken about 4 companies and signed good business contracts with several companies, which would greatly benefit the entire Bundela Group of Industries. Because of this, their company's shares had surged so rapidly in the market that they had even surpassed the company that had held the top position for the last 20 years.<br />
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This personal elevator only worked with his scanning. No one else was permitted to use this elevator. Whether you call it a good or bad habit, he didn't like to share his personal elevator with anyone.<br />
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Their office is on the tenth floor. The elevator stopped directly at the tenth floor. As the door opened, his secretary, Miss Sophia, twenty-one years old, was standing right in front of the door.<br />
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"Good morning, Sir," Sophia greeted him with a bow. In response, Vikram slightly nodded his head and started to move forward.<br />
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"How is everything else going on here in the office, Miss Sophia?" Vikram asked Sophia.<br />
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"Everything is going great, Sir. Congratulations, our company has become one of the top companies in the world. All the employees are very excited about this and want to congratulate you," Sophia said quickly.<br />
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Mr. Bundela did not deem it necessary to respond to their congratulations and quickly moved towards his cabin. Sophia hurried behind him, catching up to discuss today's schedule. Reaching the cabin door, Mr. Bundela looked at Sophia, a clear indication that Vikram wanted a strong black coffee. Sophia understood his unspoken request and nodded quickly, saying, "Okay, Sir, I'll bring it."<br />
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Sophia quickly stepped out.<br />
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Vikram opened his cabin door. His cabin, in a white and black combination, was as clean and decorated as glass. The interior decoration and furnishings of his cabin reflected Vikram's taste. Vikram let out a deep sigh and took his first step inside. Just then, he felt something under his feet that fell as he stumbled over it.<br />
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Vikram looked down in surprise. Lying overturned on the floor was a small, pot-shaped golden urn. Vikram, in anger, wanted to call Sophia, but suddenly he felt as if he had seen this golden urn before. As Vikram was trying to recall the golden urn by concentrating on his mind, the sight that unfolded before his eyes sent shivers down his spine.<br />
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Hundreds of small and large snakes and scorpions emerged from the urn and were crawling all over his cabin. An unknown fear gripped Vikram once again. He wanted to scream and shout, but his voice was choked within him. Vikram broke out in a sweat out of fear.<br />
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Arjun wanted to turn back and exit his cabin, but surprisingly, in his very first step, he had reached the exact center of his cabin, and snakes and scorpions surrounded him from all sides. They were all moving towards Vikram. As Vikram tried to move out to escape, a snake coiled around his legs. Vikram slammed his foot hard on the ground, but it was no use; instead, the snake tightened its grip on his legs even more. After that, many snakes began to climb all over his body. Vikram's condition worsened with fear. Just then, a snake flew through the air towards him and passed right by his ear. Vikram jerked aside and immediately turned to look back.<br />
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It seemed as if a voice was echoing in the air near his ears.<br />
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"You are awaited...."<br />
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Vikram felt a tremendous jolt. Just then, someone placed a hand on his shoulder.