“So, you call me just to hear my voice? It’s funny!” Zoya said as if mockingly."What is wrong with it? You are my future wife! Hearing your voice make me happy!”“Listen, Sunil! We are no longer teenagers, right? There are many crucial things we should talk about. Especially with our marriage. We need preparation so that we can get through it well! I'd rather you say that than just words of endearment!""Isn't someone taking care of our wedding preparations? Why is that being discussed?”“I'm waiting for you to talk about our marriage! Where will we live? Have you thought about it?”“You don't need to worry about that, honey! I have prepared everything for a long time. I have bought a house for us!”"What?"“Actually, I'll tell you later as a surprise! But since you're asking now, I have to tell you!”"So, you have bought a house for us?""Of course! But don't imagine it as big and luxurious as yours! In my opinion, that house is representative enough for us to live in even if we ha
She was silent instead of enjoying what Sunil was doing. She held back as hard as she could not to push the man, or if necessary slap him. If that's what she did, the man would definitely become suspicious. Aren't they going to be husband and wife soon?Sunil turned out to be increasingly eager to make love to her. His hands began to feel her neck, descending slowly to the chest area.“Stop it!” Zoya said, moving her face away from Sunil.Sunil gaped. Staring at Zoya sharply. His lust disappeared instantly."Why? Don't you like it?” Sunil said, licking his lower lip. As if feeling the remaining sensation there.Zoya shook her head then put her index finger right in front of Sunil's lips."You're still the same as before. Love to steal opportunities! We just came here to see this place, right?”"You don't like what I do?" He brushed Zoya's fingers away gently.“You'd get more than that if we were married! So, hold back your desires, Sunil!”"What is the difference? We'll still be husba
When he was out of the advertising office, Praveen felt that his steps were very easy. He imagined what he could do with that much money.Not to mention the additional fee that he will receive after the fashion show.It really helps him when he escapes.He won't immediately depend on Zoya even though the girl has more money. Maybe later she will ask him to save it for business or for something more useful.But what is clear is that he will not become a parasite who depends on her for his life.Ah, why was that he thought? Even if he hasn't worked yet, why was he thinking about the money he would receive?He had to focus on work first, preparing himself for work.He had to look his best.Maybe now is the right time to get treatment at the salon!He then asked the taxi driver to take him to the salon he and Zoya had visited at that time.It was the only place he knew in this city."So, we're not going to Dharavi?" asked the taxi driver."No!" He then mentioned the name and address of th
Roohan is Sunil's henchman who abducted Praveen. He also tortured and hit him with a cricket bat.Sadistically, he and his colleagues threw him into the river.It was still clear in his mind how he and the others tied him with ropes and threw him into the river.He was sure that the man would not survive. There was no gap that would allow the man to come back to life.But why is he still alive and met at this mall? Was what he saw true?Impossible! He must be wrong. The man was not the person he killed! It must be someone else who looks like him!Roohan tried to dismiss the allegation.But why does the man look exactly the same? There cannot be two completely identical people!Still controlled by his curiosity, when he reached the bottom of the escalator, he immediately moved to the escalator going up, trying to follow both of them. He was really curious. Was his vision wrong or was the man really the same person?If what he saw was the person he killed, then a miracle had happened. H
They went to the food court on the 4th floor of the mall.Rajash looked alert, but Praveen just relaxed as if the encounter was normal. Like meeting an acquaintance.He asked Roohan to sit right in front of him. But Rajesh instead stood right behind Roohan as if he was worried that the man would run away.Roohan didn't want to run away. There was no chance he could escape if he did. If he run away, of course there would be a chase in the mall and it would cause a commotion. Mall security would not remain silent either."What's your name?" asked Praveen."No important for you to know!""I have to know your name!”“Vikram!” Roohan answered lying. For some reason, that name just crossed his mind.Praveen laughed sarcastically. As if he knew the man was lying.“I've been nice to you, but you're still lying! Please answer honestly!" he started to increase the intensity of his voice."If you don't want to answer honestly, I'll break your neck right now!" Rajesh joined in the threats. He tug
A week later.That morning Zoya tried to contact Balaa, the bodyguard assigned by her father to accompany her out of the house.“Miss Zoya? Is there anything I can help?" asked the man in surprise. He didn't expect Mr. Narendra's daughter to call him again.“Sorry to interrupt! Are you busy today? Can you please accompany me out?"“I'm at the factory, back as security chief on Mr. Narendra's orders!" Bala replied.Zoya was silent for a moment. She had refused from the start, he didn't need a bodyguard until Balaa returned to the factory.But now she needs someone to guard her. It was impossible to go alone or accompanied by others. Especially accompanied by Sunil.The only right person was Balaa.“Just for this day, Balaa! I need your help. You can tell the head of the factory that you will be assigned to accompany me!".“Where are you going?”“I have something to do! You know I can't go alone, right? Come on! Your boss will definitely not be angry. Tell him I told you to! Or, let me
Praveen walked the catwalk with great confidence. His steps also looked steady as if he had experience as a model.At the end of the stage he stopped and then turned around. People looked hysterical and cheered. But it didn't affect him. The flash lights from journalists aiming at him.He then walked to the back stage, taking turns with the other models.Zoya was completely amazed. She didn't expect him to be so skilled on stage. He didn't look awkward at all. His appearance was so different from the everyday life she was familiar with.An innocent young man from the village has now become a professional model. No one would have thought that this man some time ago was just an idli seller in the Dharavi market.Her thoughts were no longer focused on other models. She didn't care anymore. She would wait again for him to appear in the next session in a different outfit.Behind the stage, in a small tent specially designed as a fitting room was so hectic.Praveen deftly changed clothes.
“How was my performance just now?” Praveen asked Rajesh after the fashion show. They walked towards the parking lot."I don’t know! I didn't pay much attention." Rajesh took out the car keys from his trouser pocket."Why?""I'm not here to see your performance, but to ensure your safety!""So, you didn't notice me at all?"“In my eyes, all the models look the same! Besides, I met someone earlier and talked to her.”Praveen turned and looked at Rajesh sharply."Who?"“Zoya!”"What? Is she here?” Praveen was disbelieved. “How did you meet her? Did you meet on purpose?""No! I saw her by chance. She's here to see you perform!""But why didn't she tell me?"“How would I know! Just ask her! She's here with her new bodyguard!”Praveen really didn't expect Zoya to be so bold as to come here without telling him first."Isn't that risky, Rajesh?""What do you mean?""I told her not to meet me. I'm worried that someone will find out if she meets me.""You don't need to worry. She didn't meet y
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