Praveen had arrived at Doorna. School just ended. He could see children filling the narrow street in front of the building. There were those who going home on their own with their peers, but more were picked up by their parents. And that made the street even narrower.Praveen tried to get past them, trying to sneak into Doorna looking for Ashita. The four teachers stood at the door. Praveen was relieved the girl he was about to meet was there."Ashita!" he called. Zoya turned her head. She seemed a little surprised that Praveen had come unannounced. And she felt that his arrival was not the right time, because soon she would have a meeting with Mrs. Fateema to discuss school preparations to welcome officials from the social service."Prav? You are here?" she asked. He did not answer immediately. He gave smiled to the other teachers while nodding his head, especially to Mrs. Fateema who was standing not far from Zoya."Is my arrival disturbing you, Ashita?" asked Praveen seeing Zoya's
Praven was semi conscious. He drooped limply in the passenger seat flanked by the two men. Rajesh Kumar himself was driving.The three of them silenced each other after taking the action. The two people were thugs that Rajesh paid.When Rajesh saw Praveen earlier, he immediately called Anil, but Anil did not want to be involved especially to harm Praveen. Anil refused what was ordered to him. That was not in accordance with the initial agreement just to oversee Zoya. The other day he actually could not bear to bring Praven Maharastra Nature Park. But Rajesh urged him so that he unwillingly carried out the order.Rajesh was forced to contact someone else. It's easy for him to find a hitman. Moreover, lured by tempting reward. Which of Dharavi thugs not interested in easy work like this? Just look at the photo, wait and ambush. Done.The SUV continued to go away from Dharavi. The men in it, especially Rajesh Kumar, did not know that there was a car following them.Anil stalking them wi
Praveen stayed motionless. He fainted after being beaten repeatedly by Rajesh Kumar. He couldn't fight back because his hands were tied, and the two thugs were holding him. After beating him badly, they left him, lying on the side of the road.There's no one around. It was completely deserted. And it's like Praveen was about to die.His hand was broken. Rajesh beated him in the face. He was unconscious for a long time, more than half an hour before he regained consciousness.When he woke up, he felt unspeakable pain in his hands, face and stomach. He wanted to scream but his voice was so weak.He tried to get up, but the pain was so strong. With his left hand he touched his nose. Instantly his palms were covered in thick blood. His spit also tasted salty.He tried to sit up again, his eyes was bleary. He tried to endure all the pain, and finally he fell down again.The face of the man who hit him was clearly visible. Nothing wrong, he was the driver of a luxury car that he broke the m
Zoya was just laying down on the bed. She was exhausted all day working on budget allocation planning for Doorna's renovation. Mrs. Fateema handed over the task to her, made a cost estimation and adjusted it according to the existing budget. She was also asked to look for contractors, procure learning support materials and so on. It's as if it all fell on her. She did not refuse the task at all, in fact she gladly doing so. She wanted this to be over quickly.Her work increased further by writing drama scripts and training children to welcome the arrival of social service officials. And she finished the manuscript this afternoon.She didn't think about anything else, just wanted to rest so that tomorrow she would be fresh again.Just ten minutes into sleep, she was startled by the sound of her phone. There's a number coming in. With heavy eyes she looked at the screen of her phone. It was from an unknown number.She put his phone back down and continued sleeping. There was no desire t
All the way to the hospital, Zoya didn't say anything. She was thinking. Why could Praveen be persecuted by people? Was he in trouble with someone out there? Did he have enemies?There's no way he'd become a victim of persecution by strangers. Or maybe someone was jealous because he had the opportunity to become a model and movie star? Wasn't it that not everyone who was lucky get that opportunity?The closer to the hospital, she got more and more restless. She prayed that Praveen wasn't too bad. It would be a pity for him if he lost the good opportunity he has just received.The taxi was speeding towards the outskirts of Mumbai. The road was getting quieter so Anil was getting more and more free to drive the car. He also didn't talk much or asking questions. He was afraid of saying wrong that made Zoya suspicious. He chose to remain silent the whole way.Thirty minutes later the taxi arrived at a hospital on the outskirts of Mumbai. Zoya immediately jumped out when the taxi just stop
"Anil, you can go home now! Here's the taxi fare. The rest is for you!" Ashita said.Anil looked at a thousand rupee note Zoya shoved him."This is too much! I can't take it.""Just take it! It's because you were willing to bring me here.""I can't take it. You are in trouble because your boyfriend had an accident, of course you also need money for his treatment." Anil refused politely."Don't think about me! You already take me here at night, even though you're not feeling well. You can buy medicine with that money," Zoya said.Anil finally accepted the money. He was just making small talk. He knew a thousand rupees meant nothing to that girl. After all she was a rich girl. From the beginning he already knew her true identity. He knew everything. He just pretended not to know anything."How is his condition, Ashita? Is he all right?""He's not fine Anil! His face is bruised and his shoulder dislocated. He will have surgery tomorrow," Ashita replied. Her voice was clearly shaking."Go
“Tell me who hit you, Prav?”Praven shook his head."There is no point. What is important, you will not leave me. I'm ready to take the risk even if it costs my life. You're not going to change, are you? Won't leave me?”"No! I will not leave you, Prav. Together we will face this!” Zoya said stroking Praveen's head gently."But this still cannot be allowed. This is already a criminal act. Harassing people, prison punishment. Now, tell me, who told you to stay away from me?”"What will you do with him?"“Respond with an appropriate act!”"I don't want you to do that. Tell him to stop threatening me, because it's pointless.""Who is it?" Zoya demanded."Your driver when we first met."Zoya's eyes widened.“Uncle Rajesh?” she almost screamed. So, this was the action of Uncle Rajesh, her father's confidant?Why did he commit this heinous deed? What right did he have to rule her life? Zoya was completely in disbelief. Her brain thought fast. Suddenly she shuddered, there was no way Rajesh
"Why isn't here? I'll be going with your father to the Factory in a minute, so I don't have time. Why didn't you call me first?" he asked."I don't care what you and my dad are doing. My business with you is also very urgent!” Zoya said coldly.For some reason after knowing him for decades, Zoya suddenly hates him. She had never been so cold and curt towards him before.Their relationship was very good. Zoya already considered him like her own uncle. His dedication and loyalty to the Narendra Prasadh family was also unquestionable. But today, Zoya was so fed up with him, wanted to confront him for what he did to Praveen. Because of him, the man she loved laying helpless in the hospital."Do you have any problems in Dharavi, miss Zoya?" asked Rajesh, still respectful. She didn't know whether he already knew what she will talk about. He was behaving as usual. He controlled himself well."No! I only have trouble with you, Uncle!" said Zoya. Rajesh's eyes widened with raised eyebrows."H
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
Sunil still stared at Zoya with an uncertain look in his eyes. His intuition said otherwise. The girl still had a secret that she kept tightly.Sunil was sure that Zoya knew where Praveen was. They were still in touch until now.Even though their wedding day was getting closer, he felt that something was going to happen.He had to make sure that it didn't happen. He had to find that man right now!"I have to meet him, Zoya!" said Sunil.The beautiful girl frowned, but said nothing."Help me find him!" he said in a deep, commanding voice.Zoya took a deep breath."I told you, since I was kidnapped, we've only been in touch by phone, only a few times. I don't know where he is now. All I know is that he lives in Dharavi. Isn't it clear what I said?""I know you're lying!""I don't know how to convince you anymore! Rather than keep talking, I'd rather go home! I don't want us to fight, Sunil! I don't want to spoil my mood before our wedding day. That's much more important than finding him