Vivian was born and raised at England, she was born into an aristocrat family, her family always valued freedom, and personal choice, they always felt tradition is just a shackles, for them, old practice and rules are just old and outdated, she was raised as free bird and was given freedom, Vivian has she grew, always made decision for her, from place to study till her job, she had made all her decision. There was only guidance and help from her family, she was given many freedom, even though she was born with silver spoons, she preferred independence and achieve something on her own hard work. She was very brave, and decisive in her life, she was always surrounded by many supportive friends and family, to help in her making a good choice and decision. For her the tradition and rules are just something she didn't feel needed, for her all that was nothing. her decision always made on pro and con only, for her freedom is the most important.
Raj, was born into a value and tradition held family, his family his lead by the eldest or the most strongest, it was ruled in alpha male style, as such, Raj, family was held by his dad, a very strong willed person, and almost hold a dictatorship style in the family, due to his own upbringing, for his dad nothing is more important then the tradition and value, if it was violated no one soul is spared regardless who it was. Raj as he grew hated this, and was always in need to break free from his clutches, he always opposed and was against his dad, who he always saw as monster, in the way he treated his other family members, especially his mom and sister, due to his outburst and opposite view, Raj has been beaten and even send to study away from home, he basically grew in hostel, and only return for vacation, his childhood, till teenager, he has been more in the hostel then home, his only solace are is mom, sister and the butler. As he grew, he has made decision to ensure he hurt his dad in any way he can, he was full of bitter and resentment, Raj hatred always projected at hostel, he always preferred to be alone, many at his own place afraid to talk with him since afraid of his behavior also many knew student knew who his father was and afraid of it also. To escape all this, Raj, went to England, against his dad wish, almost immediately he was cut off from the will, which gave him the freedom he needed. in his life Raj, felt so free, he started to open up, make friend, he had locked up all that hatred and resentment which build inside him.
Raj stayed and studied in England, for 8 years, he worked in a small café, there while he studied, Raj was at beginning was helped by his friend and few people, slowly he has found his foot and living happily with his life, for he was finally felt free, made some friend, who isn't afraid of him, he slowly changed from a guy full of resentment, to cheerful and happy. At this time, Vivian met Raj, there was some attraction between them, for Vivian, saw Raj as a free person living his life in his own accord, and there is nothing holding him back, but he hasn't strayed or made bad choices, for Raj, he felt Vivian is someone who embody what he desired, freedom and strength, she isn't shackled by tradition, even when she has come such aristocrat family. They were in love soon, and Raj didn’t tell who he really was to Vivian, since he felt, it was past, only thing that has made them to being in love was the way they both cherished the freedom and how they loved each other, since for Raj, Vivian is filling up a big void, while Vivian saw, Raj as a responsible and a person who respected her freedom. They were married, Raj did send the wedding invitation to his mom and sister, but no on attended, he was totally broken, yet with Vivian, it slowly healed and started to have a lovely life, in this life, came Sarah, she was like a perfect gift for their live.
As said, past has way to come back, and as such, Raj, past come to haunt him after almost 12 years, Sarah was 13 years old, his home butler, John came to England, to meet Raj, and he was happy seeing Raj, and his family here, he was so happy seeing how much Raj has made for himself, and he was shocked, when they didn’t know anything about his past, worse he felt Sarah thought her father was an orphan.. The butler was visibly looked sad and his face was full of sadness, hearing all this, he was burden by all this, for few days, John told Sarah and Vivian, all about Raj family and how much they miss him, and how much he missed in his life.. Yet Raj, didn’t realize that, for he was very happy seeing him, a person he almost considered, father, since he almost raised him, from child, he didn't realize Vivian and Sarah are learning about his past.
Vivian was shocked, learning true past of Raj, she was literally sad and angry, for Raj hiding such big past of him from her, after almost 12 years, there was a fight between them, for hiding all this, she felt cheated and left out. At night, he finally told her, about his sad past life, and how much he enjoys life here with her, and Sarah, as Raj explained, Vivian can see tears in his eyes, an she knew how much it has hurt him, the past life he has no plan to return to his homeland, since there was only pain and suffer there, unlike Vivian, he’s life was in pain and anger, he felt alive only when around Sarah and Vivian, he was literally crying on her laps.. Vivian understood his problem and she try to be supportive for his decision, but she felt bad, as he has missed so many things, and how much he love his mom and sister, she felt he need to confront all this and heal him.. The next day, Raj was angry at John, as soon as they met, there was loud outburst and verbal fight, Vivian and Sarah was visibly shocked seeing this violent side of Raj. John, just stood still, till Raj has ended the verbal abuse, slowly he lifted his head, and there was tears, Raj was shocked, since this tears has meaning for something else.
Raj, cooled himself, and finally looked at John, the old man was still had some tears, Raj just looked at him and asked him reason for his tears, and the news shook Raj to core. John revealed so many news to Raj, since he has left, the house has became gloom, mom and sister was very sad of it, for his dad he was still stubborn and believed you will return, but years passed you haven't, for that your dad is very proud. So many problem have raised up in the mansion, your mom has lost her voice, she hasn't spoken to anyone for years, worse was your sister was in love with someone and she has made choice to walk away from everything like Raj did, she even called the police and authorized people to ensure she can walk away from the mansion safely, she choose to humiliate the family name and crest so she can safely leave the house with her lover. Raj felt worse, knowing his father, he felt her sister choose the best option, yet a cold sweat was running down his cheek. as John continued, Raj father was so livid and angry that she was doing this all, the alpha male in him was really shattered, and in time his roar and control of the mansion left him. He was almost in despair after Raj left, since he was considered to be the heir of the place, that he became almost reclusive and heretic, he blamed himself for all that has happened, he rarely left his room for few days in years.
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However her sister was very adamant and refused to budge from the decision, the police and authoritative figure advice your father and left out of respect for family name, but the rumor was spread like wildfire. Raj father become very angry of all this, that his old self came back, he was determined to show his real power and authority, he was certain to show he was the alpha male of this family, and he will do all to protect the family name. due to your sister and father clash, there was many blood shed due to this, so many places destroyed, they were bent on showing who will survive and succeed and in the end there was nothing for to destroy except each other, on one fateful night, your sister left home, and she has disappeared from everyone eyes, your father was finally lost.. Raj was on knees, crying, blaming himself, for he was there, he might have hanged the outcome. Slowly Raj regained his composure, for Vivian she felt a bad taste in her mouth, slowly she went and hold Raj.
As Vivian was hugging Raj, John asked Raj and his family to come to the mansion, to be the new master there, and give new changes for the place, since the mansion has become lonely, his father has moved to a small home near the city to manage business there, he prefers solitude, and also Raj’s mother also has stopped talking after his sister disappearance. The old guy has become so fragile and powerless, for he felt all he has uphold has been destroyed by your sister, since then he has literally lost interest in all, he just keeping the business alive so his last heir can come continue the business. Raj was in conflict, he was so much stressed, he cannot think of anything, he still hated his dad, but there was hanging question of his sister whereabout and also his mother, he felt they need his help, yet this isn't decision for him to take alone.
For almost a week, John stayed with Raj, after so many discussion, they agreed to go back, since he felt the need help his family, while Vivian felt Raj need to find closure in his life to move on, and Raj also felt responsible for all that have happened. After almost a month, Raj and his family moved back to his homeland, for Vivian she was shocked she didn't come prepare for any of this, the mansion was large and magnificent, yet slightly felt creepy and lonely, another thing she felt weird was how Raj was respected and revered by everyone around him, for few month they were so happy and having so much fun, Sarah was so happy with being surround by the nature and so many people. Sarah was given a room where her sister lived once. Slowly Raj changed from his old self into a highly confidence person, he even start to enjoy hunting, he was slowly started to behave more authoritative and confident. For Vivian, it took almost few month to adopt since it was new place and the mansion was like a maze, she took few month to get used to it. since coming here, Sarah has become more mature and active, the new place was giving so many changes for them.
After few more months, Vivian almost felt isolated in this big mansion, she had people to cater her needs, yet she felt there is so much restraint on her, from way she used to call Raj and behave with him also needed changes, which she hated, worse was her clothing, appearance and manners also needed to be changed, she felt so much angry and sad, since this is what made her hate tradition and all, yet here in this mansion, many people around her giving her advice for her changes, and why is it necessary for it. She hated all this, since it was not herself, but it looked like someone, all this changes in so little time was making her sick and angry, worse was as she looked at mirror it was someone else. Raj wasn’t noticing the pain or suffering Vivian was having, Raj was so busy trying to help his mom, trying to find his sister and also looking after the business, he was basically in charge of all. After a year, there was a visit from father in law, he was an imposing figure, he didn't look sick or sad, he was more full of himself and proud and literally looked disgusted of Vivian, her mother in law, on the other side looked so sad and sulking, it was as if life is sipping away from her every second, she felt pity of her.
Raj was getting more arrogant and proud, as he has returned, the people around him changed and the respect and fear people gave have made him feel empowered, he was still trying to cope his guilt, this mixture of emotion, made him lose sense of all around him. he was very proud and tired trying to help his mom and find his sister, when his father made sudden visit with his mom, all his repressed emotion and memory came rushing back, he was very angry with his father, he was so angry at his father, yet after a talk with his father, he felt pity on him, and also there was sudden realization, all his anger and hatred was due to he hasn’t received approval of his dad, or respect. Raj felt need to change this and focus on making all acknowledge him for who he is, and make all admit him as the new owner of the mansion. in his quest for acknowledgement, Raj has lost the real him, and start to change into what his father hoped for, an alpha male.
The mansion slowly changed from a beautiful place into this prison, where all soul are trapped inside their own problem and issues, and only thing coming out is anger and argument, this was done in front of all, Vivian, was hating herself, she just want to go back, but she felt couldn't leave Sarah, and hopefully Raj will follow. For Raj, he wants Vivian to be a dutiful wife and the queen of mansion, so she can see how much better life is for both of them, and it will also help Sarah in the future. This pain and anger can be sensed by all, John tried to help them soothe it out, but it wasn't happening. only time the mansion was quiet and they both on same page is when something happened to Sarah, she was the only thread holding them together and their senses, yet slowly the rift felt so big, that they both decided to head for divorce. This moment, Sarah started to fall sick, and finally lost her sight, the pain just got bigger and sadder, the divorce and fight has stopped in the mansion, but the resentment and pain was still there, since both have not changed back they just holding it back for their daughter to get better.