Zoya ignored the knock on her bedroom door. Instead, she tried to cover her ears with a pillow. But a few seconds later it made difficult for her to breathe. Her chest became tight. She put the pillow aside. And the sound at the door was still heard.“Zoya, open the door!” She heard her mother calling. The middle-aged woman was still full of hope, her daughter was willing to open the bedroom door."Come on! I want to talk to you!”Zoya still ignored her.Narendra approached his wife and said,"Let her alone! It's useless to beg because she doesn't intend to open the door!""But I have to talk to her!""Later when she calms down!" said Narendra leaving.Mrs. Pratyusha finally stopped knocking on the door. She seemed to take a deep breath and follow her husband from behind."Then, I'll just talk to you!""What do you want to talk about?" asked Narendra as he sat on a chair in the living room. The man looked fresher because he had just finished showering."Is it true that you met Mr. Ama
“Ashita, is there anyone around you?”"No! I'm in my room. Everyone have slept already. There's no way I'm calling you around them!”"Good! Now listen to me! I spoke to Rajesh earlier. He will help us. Yes, we both have to leave India and get married abroad. But I don't know where! The most important thing is out of their reach and we can get married there. Do you agree?”“Of course I do! Instead of marrying Sunil, I choose to live with you! I am willing to leave everything behind, give up all my rights in Vishaya. In fact, I would be willing if my father crossed me out of the family register!" Zoya said seriously."For your sake, I would also give up my chance if I was chosen to be the ambassador of a famous clothing brand, Ashita! We start everything from zero! The important thing is that we can be together!"“No, Prav! We're not starting from zero! Even though I don't get anything, I can still work at another company. I have a diploma, I have skills. Meanwhile you can do business.
The next morning.Zoya awake when her phone vibrated. The gadget was still beside her until the phone woke her up.Before she had time to rub her eyes, she glanced at the phone screen. Sunil's name was seen on the screen. What's the matter with him calling so early in the morning?The phone kept vibrating. Zoya longed to turn it off and continuing her disturbed sleep. Why got up in a hurry if there was nothing to do?But she remembered her conversation with Praveen last night. She grabbed the phone and accepted the call.“Yeah, hello!” she said in a slightly hoarse voice."Good morning sweetheart!" Sunil said affectionately.Zoya almost disconnected it, sick of hearing his advances.“What's up? Why did you call me so early?” Zoya asked a little curtly."It's past nine o'clock! Did you just wake up?”"Good grief! nine o'clock? I don't know! I fell asleep!"“Why are you just waking up at this time? Did you stay up late?”"No! I couldn't sleep last night!”“Are you thinking about someth
Zoya immediately left the man and went back into her room, took her cell phone and called her father.“Dad, where are you?” Zoya asked when connected."What is it? Are you already wake up?” asked Narendra casually.“There is a man named Balaa in the living room. He claimed to be my new bodyguard. I don't need bodyguards in my own house!”"It does not matter! I have assigned him to look after you. If you going out, you will definitely need an escort!"“I'm not going out! And I don't want to go anywhere!”"Are you sure?"“I don't need anything or anyone out there! I just want to be at home! The only thing I want is to start working immediately! Didn't you promise me a job?”"So, you want to work already?""I've been ready since yesterday. But you always put it off! To my regret, you apparently had other plan for me! This is not fair!"“That's because I really care about you, want to give you the best! You have to understand that!"“Dad, I want to talk to you again about my marriage to
Twenty minutes later.Zoya had arrived in front of a boutique. Not a luxury one, but a women's clothing and equipment shop for the middle class.She parked her car carefully so that her car didn't rub against other cars."Are you going shopping at that boutique, Miss?""Yes! Just wait in the car. I won't be long.”“It doesn't matter! It's my job!"Zoya smiled faintly. She immediately got out of the car and stepped into the boutique.Balaa just sat and watched from inside the car.The boutique does not look luxurious and is not aimed at the upper class. From the outside it looks like an ordinary clothes shop. The entrance is flanked by two glass showcases containing several mannequins displaying the latest fashions.Balaa thought again, why would a rich person of Zoya's caliber shop there? From the car she drives, it's clear that it's not suitable. She should have shopped in a more elite place.He pushed the thought away realizing It's nothing to do with him. His job was only to guard
“What are you waiting for if an eligible man comes to propose to you? For you to know! You are a very lucky girl! You were born in a rich family. You have completed your education in the best school in the world. An important position is waiting for you when you graduate. And now, you are being proposed to by a police officer whose father also happens to be the number one person in the Mumbai police. Isn't that so fun? Remember, Zoya! Not many girls in India are as lucky as you. You are one of them!” said Narendra enthusiastically.Zoya didn't want to argue with her father. What he said was true. She's a lucky girl. But in fact she felt something else.In fact, she felt that her life was flat, she felt shackled because she could not determine her own path in life. Living in the shadow of the family, especially under the power of his own father.She wants to make her own decisions, especially in choosing a life partner.After getting to know Praveen, her views changed. She saw somethin
“I will marry Sunil on the 28th, Prav! What should I do?" Zoya typed a message on her cell phone and immediately sent it to Praveen.At that time Praveen had just finished dinner.Seeing the incoming message, he quickly called back."Prav…!” Zoya's voice was heard on the other end, so low and a little depressed, when the phone connected.“I just read your message!”"What do you think? My wedding with Sunil is just days away!”"Don't worry, just follow what they want. I swear I will come to rescue you in time!'"What if it fails?"“We've made plans, haven't we? Will not fail! The most important thing, there is no suspicion from the people around you."“I'm still worried, Prav!”“There's nothing to worry about! Rajesh will help us to escape!”“I'm still not so sure!”“You have to be sure, Zoya! Just follow their game! Never do anything to make them suspicious!”Zoya still not really sure whether this plan would work. If Praveen is late to pick her up when the blessing procession takes p
Zoya was doubtful when she wanted to call Sunil. Why did she call first? Wouldn't it be better to wait for Sunil to call first? Sunil will definitely call again,No, she had to tell Sunil that she was willing to become his wife.Finally, she dialed Sunil's number and a few seconds later it was immediately connected. As expected, Sunil was happy to receive the call.“Uh, yes, what’s up honey?” he said affectionately.On the other end, Zoya snickered. Feeling sick of those words.“I think we need to meet and talk!”"Now?" Sunil was so enthusiastic."No! When are you free?”“I always have time for you!”"You're not on duty?""I can arrange everything!""How about tomorrow?*“It's okay now.”"It's late! How about tomorrow?"“If we can do it now, what's the problem? I can pick you up. We'll talk outside! Whatever, where it is!”"You already know what I want to talk about?" "Of course. About our future, right?” said him.He sounded so sure. Of course he was sure. He had received blessings
Ten minutes later, Danishka was fast asleep. Zoya immediately got up from the bed and stared at her sister for a while to make sure the sleeping pill really worked.She looked like a sleeping beauty. So Beautiful.Zoya was stunned. Her guilt surfaced again. How cruel she was to do that for her own sister. But she had to do this.She patted Danishka’s shoulder. She was silent and unresponsive."I'm sorry, Danishka!" she said once again with regret.She got up from the bed to the balcony and opened the door. Outside she called Praveen."Prav, I'll be down in a minute, wait on the balcony!" she said in a trembling voice."Is your sister asleep? Is everything okay?""Of course! I've given her sleeping pills! Everything is according to the plan.""Okay, I'll wait for you! I'm ready too!" "I'll be down in five minutes!" Zoya turned off her phone. She then rushed into the closet and took the bag she had prepared. Before she carried the bag, she took out a roll of rope and when she was abou
It was almost midnight when Zoya was finally able to go to her room.“Aren’t you tired, Danishka?” Zoya asked her sister.Danishka shook her head. Her face looked cheerful.“I won’t just let this party pass me by! You’re so lucky, Sis! Dad threw a party this big for you!” said her sister.“What’s lucky? Being mated suddenly is lucky?”“Your mate is your ex, right? You’ve both dated before?”“Actually, I didn’t intend to get married! But never mind! After all, everyone gets married eventually, right?” said Zoya, not wanting to prolong her conversation with her sister.What is clear is that she is now in her room and carrying out her next plan.But no! She had to wait for Danishka to sleep first. If she didn’t sleep, Zoya had prepared an alternative scenario.But honestly, she didn’t have the heart to give Danishka sleeping pills.But what if there was no other way?Zoya went to the bathroom to freshen up and call Praveen.While in the bathroom, she immediately took out her phone and ty
“They’re coming! You should stay in your room! Don’t go anywhere!” Rajesh said over the phone.Rajesh was still in the cafe across from the hotel monitoring the situation.As he watched Narendra’s family group enter the hotel, he swallowed his saliva and felt a bitter sensation in his throat.He cursed his fate for no longer being a part of Narendra’s family. Ten years of devoting himself to Narendra and being his confidant, did not end his life well. Instead he ended up as a loser.It was so easy for Narendra to dump him.Just because of Sunil Chakraborty.But he did not regret it because now he had the chance to get back at him.He would embarrass Narendra and Sunil. He swore that the wedding party would end in vain.He would help the bride run away with another man. A man Narendra hated.He never imagined that he would end up in a reverse position like this. He still remembered how Narendra ordered him to get rid of Praveen. With the power he had, he beat the young man until he alm
“They’re coming! You should stay in your room! Don’t go anywhere!” Rajesh said over the phone.Rajesh was still in the cafe across from the hotel monitoring the situation.As he watched Narendra’s family group enter the hotel, he swallowed his saliva and felt a bitter sensation in his throat.He cursed his fate for no longer being a part of Narendra’s family. Ten years of devoting himself to Narendra and being his confidant, did not end his life well. Instead he ended up as a loser.It was so easy for Narendra to dump him.Just because of Sunil Chakraborty.But he did not regret it because now he had the chance to get back at him.He would embarrass Narendra and Sunil. He swore that the wedding party would end in vain.He would help the bride run away with another man. A man Narendra hated.He never imagined that he would end up in a reverse position like this. He still remembered how Narendra ordered him to get rid of Praveen. With the power he had, he beat the young man until he alm
Praveen was back in the hotel room when Narendra Prasadh's family troupe arrived. Two luxury cars entered the hotel grounds in a convoy and stopped in front of the entrance. Not far behind were five more SUVs carrying employees and servants.Narendra Prasadh was in the first car. He got out of the car after the hotel staff opened the car door for him.He appeared to be wearing traditional clothing instead of a suit, and that did not diminish his authority as a wealthy businessman.His wife, Pratyusha Beniwal followed after him. She also appeared to be wearing a saree with gold ornaments. Precious stone jewelry in the form of a necklace and bracelet added to the luxury of her appearance. Truly extraordinary. Then followed by her youngest son Rahul.Before entering, the graceful woman stood for a moment waiting for the next car. The sedan carrying Zoya and her sister Danishka.The hotel staff also swiftly opened the car door for Zoya. She got out of the car carefully while fixing her sa
That morning at Amaneesh Chakraborty's residence, there was also a lot of activity.They would perform Ganesh puja, a ritual to ask the god for blessings.The procession will be held this afternoon. Many of Mr. Amaneesh's extended family had also attended.The joy radiated from the face of the Mumbai Police Chief. Of course, this was a happy day because his proud son, Sunil Chakraborty, was getting married.As a father, he could imagine how lucky Sunil was. Having a good career in the police force and also having a beautiful wife who was the daughter of a rich man in Mumbai.It felt like a dream.All preparations had been done well by a third party. They just went through it. Everything went smoothly according to expectations.Sunil should have also been very happy that day. But it was as if something was bothering him, and it was visible on his face. He was not completely happy because of one problem that had not been resolved until now.He should have been able to overcome Praveen a
Praveen was still lying in bed that morning. Even though the hotel room was so comfortable, he had not been able to sleep at all since last night.This was a very decisive moment in his life, preparing himself to carry out the plan he had made as best he could.He had thought about it down to the smallest detail so that this plan would succeed. There should be no gaps or opportunities for him to fail.If he failed, he could end up in prison.Taking away the prospective bride who is none other than the daughter of a prominent conglomerate and the prospective daughter-in-law of the number one person in the Mumbai police?It would definitely create a scene and become national news. More sensational than the kidnapping that Zoya experienced before!If he failed, his face would adorn the front pages of newspapers and even television, not as an actor or model, but as a criminal. The career he had built with great difficulty would end tragically.No, that couldn't happen!He immediately got
It was late afternoon when they returned from Dharavi, but nothing happened. Praveen's room was empty just like when Sunil visited earlier. There was no sign of him coming here. Nothing had changed at all.It was just that Zoya felt a different atmosphere when she saw the room. There was a longing that enveloped her, imagining when she and Praveen were alone in the room.She remembered the time she slept over during the heavy rain that caused flooding due to the moonson. Even though the lights were out and it was raining outside, she felt at peace in Praveen's arms all night. The man really took good care of her.There were indeed many memories in Dharavi. If not with Sunil, she would have gone to school to meet the teachers there, Mrs. Fateema and her two other friends, Harshida and Shanti. Or if necessary she would go to her rented house.Had everything remained the same or changed? She really didn't know."Where have you been? Why are you home at this hour?" Mrs. Pratyusha asked wh
A surprise for Zoya, but not for Sunil as they headed to the AMA office. A large billboard on the side of the road caught the attention of passersby.An advertising billboard starring Praveen. Apparently the advertisement had spread to several strategic places.Zoya was happy to see the billboard. She wanted to take out her cellphone and take a picture of it as memorials. But she didn't because didn't want to offend the man beside her. She didn't say a word, even trying to divert attention by pretending not to see it."Damn it! I don't want to see that billboard!" said Sunil."Isn't he the person you want to meet now?""Right, but not with his poster!""Okay! Just look away!" said Zoya indifferently. She tried not to look at the billboard as if it wasn't important.Sunil's gut feeling told him that she deliberately pretended unwilling to see the billboard. He was sure, deep down in her heart, she was happy to see it. It made Sunil even more annoyed.If only he could find him, he woul