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
"Why are you taking me here?" Zoya asked while looking around. It seemed that the people who visited the restaurant looked natty. A luxury rooftop restaurant at the top of a Mumbai high-rise building. The views presented were no less stunning."Talking about serious things, especially about the future, of course I don't choose random places," said Sunil, pulling a chair for Zoya.“Why can we get a seat straight away? Don't you have to make a reservation first?”“I did it earlier after you called. Coincidentally there was an empty one. And I also happen to know the manager. He's my friend!""Oh, I see!" Zoya answered. A waiter wearing a bow tie came and greeted them.He smiled and immediately served them both.“I also happen to not have eaten. So, we will have dinner here!”Sunil immediately opened the menu book and ordered his food."Do you have any special orders?""No! I'll just go with you!”The waiter took their order and left.“We got the wrong costume! I should be dressed form
Even though she played her role well, her heart was tormented. She has to do it for the next three weeks!This turned out to be unpleasant. Not her real character, but what else should she do besides pretending?Praveen, why do you take time to take me away from all this? Why not now?Zoya muttered to herself.“Sunil! Let us go home!" asked Zoya while Sunil was still having fun taking her around town after leaving the restaurant.“It's not too late! Look, there are still lots of vehicles on the road, right? So are the people enjoying the evening.”Zoya glanced at her watch. It's past eleven o'clock. The atmosphere still looked busy because it was the weekend.“I just want to go home! We'll still meet tomorrow, right?""Okay, then But actually I still want to take you around!”"What for? Just wasting your time and gas! There's still tomorrow!” Zoya said."No problem! Being with you is more important, Zoya!”"Don't keep teasing me, Sunil!""Gosh! I'm not teasing you! I'm just expressing
Meanwhile, far away in Mumbai, Sunil Chakraborty still could not accept the reality of what had happened.He was angry, but did not know how to vent his anger. Why did all this come to light?This must be the result of Roohan's failure, the man he had assigned to eliminate Praveen. If only he had succeeded, it would have been a different story. That man would have rotted at the bottom of the river!He had paid Roohan. He had to take responsibility for this failure! He should not deny it like that day, at least he should get his reward!Sunil still felt his chest burning with emotion. He would teach Roohan a lesson!He immediately left the house. But his steps stopped when Amaneesh stopped him."Where are you going?""I have some business to finish!""No! You stay home for now! Let me take care of everything!""No, Dad!" said Sunil, ignoring his father's words. He continued walking towards his car and soon the car was out of the garage.Amaneesh was furious, but could not do anything.
The afternoon was approaching.The Balinese bridal make-up artist had finished dressing Zoya. She seemed satisfied with her work.“It’s done. You can look in the mirror now!” said her with a smile.Zoya turned her body slowly to face the large mirror not far from her and was immediately stunned.Is that really her?She looked very different wearing a typical Balinese bridal kebaya in maroon and decorated with gold thread embroidery. Her head was decorated with a majestic floral metal crown that was also gold in color. Both of her wrists wore gold color bracelets. Prada songket cloth with a color that matched the kebaya she was wearing further enhanced her appearance.The make-up on her face was not striking so that her beautiful face looked even more beautiful.She stared at her reflection in the mirror for a long time, not expecting it to be herself.However, she had a little difficulty moving her head because the crown was quite heavy, around three kg.She convinced herself that she
The Balinese woman looked so graceful in the traditional dress. She wore a short white kebaya with a silver Prada cloth with a floral motif.Her black hair was pulled up into a bun. She was around mid-thirties and spoke fluent English.“So you two will be married with Balinese customs and rituals?”“Yes, of course. I have longed to marry with Balinese rituals. It just so happens that India and Bali have similarities,” Zoya explained.She smiled and looked at the two of them alternately. There was a sense of amazement in her eyes. The girl looked beautiful and the man was so handsome. They both looked so harmonious, especially later when they wear Balinese traditional clothes. Of course it would be even more charming.She had served quite a lot of clients who were about to get married, and most of them were Westerners, but this time she met a unique client from India.Judging from their appearance, they were not from just anyone. If not the upper class, then they must be public figures
Zoya and Praveen had landed in Bali three hours ago and now they had checked in at a resort in the Seminyak region. Zoya had made a reservation before so they didn't have to bother booking a hotel.Praveen didn't expect to go this far. This was the first time in his life he saw the outside world directly. It never even crossed his mind to be on this island of the gods. Not for leisure pursuit but to get married!No! He didn't feel tired after a long journey, in fact when he set foot in Ngurah Rai Airport his chest was still beating fast. Since leaving India, he felt like he entered a new world.Uncertain? Alienated? No! He didn't feel lost as long as Zoya was by his side. She gave him energy and determination so strong that he was a man who could overcome all obstacles.He had passed the biggest obstacle perfectly, taking away the lover he loved so much to escape from the one-sided match made by her parents.Coming out of the airport he was already fascinated by the pleasant atmospher
“What’s wrong? What are you guys talking about in there?” Sunil asked curiously.Stupid kid!If there were no other people around, Amaneesh would have slapped him. But he held back his anger so as not to raise further suspicion.“Come on, go home! I want to talk to you at home!”“Just tell me here now. I want to know!” Sunil said curiously.Amaneesh shook his head. He saw several of his subordinates standing looking at him in surprise.“You guys go back to the office now! We’ll talk later!”His subordinates took a respectful position,“Yes, sir!” said them.Sunil couldn’t accept it, he just walked briskly into Narendra’s room and opened the door,“What are you talking about with my father, Mr. Narendra?!” he asked loudly.Narendra was sitting on the sofa realizing the mistake he had made. Seeing Sunil act like that, his disgust surfaced again, he really didn’t want to see the young man’s face again.“Just ask your father! From now on I don’t want to see anymore! Get out of my room now
Rajesh Kumar was cheered. He quickly got up and half ran out to his car. In less than half an hour he was at the cafe that Narendra usually visited.Apparently Rajesh had arrived first. Narendra was not there yet. He immediately took a seat in the corner of the cafe and ordered a drink.Not long, finally Narendra appeared alone. He entered with brisk steps and sat across from Rajesh.“How are you, sir! Long time no see!” he said, starting the conversation.Narendra ignored him and went straight to the point.“Why did you tell me this now? Why?”“Because this is the best time to reveal everything!”“No! It’s too late!”“Not for me!”“Where did you get that evidence?” asked Narendra.Rajesh then explained in as much detail as possible.Narendra Prasadh listened with an angry expression. How could a police officer do something bad to get his personal desires and the police officer was… his future son-in-law? Truly, he had been deceived!“Your daughter has found a suitable man as her life
Two investigators came to see Mr. Amaneesh that night. They brought very important news.“We have checked the immigration data at the airport and got the names we are looking for, Sir! It turns out that Miss Zoya and Praveen Jayachandran took a flight abroad. They managed to escape to Singapore!” said a police officer named Sukhdev excitedly. His other colleague nodded in agreement.“That’s right! They left at 4:10 in the morning, and this data has been matched with the airline passenger manifest!”“They fled abroad?” said Amaneesh as if in disbelief. He did not know whether this was good or bad news because if this was true, their pursuit would be more difficult unless they asked for help from Interpol.But was it possible, considering that they were not criminals or perpetrators of crimes that harmed the country?Nothing is impossible. He could have used his authority as the Mumbai police chief.“What else did you get?”“That’s it. I think this is a very important clue, so I reporte
There were no significant results of the investigation even though Amaneesh had ordered many of his personnel. Some were ordered to Dharavi, some to modeling agencies, and advertising agencies and more to guard the borders.But none of them yielded results.Towards evening, Mrs. Fateema was even more shocked to see Sunil and his men arrive at her house. They interrogated her again, even though previously in Doorna she had been visited by the police asking about Praveen's whereabouts. Of course she did not know where he was. Since Zoya's identity was revealed, he had never been there again. What shocked her the most how Sunil knew where she lives?"Don't try to hide something from me, Mrs. Fateema!" said Sunil intimidatingly."Why would I hide him whereabouts, Sir! I have no idea at all. Since Ashita, I mean... Miss Zoya is no longer in Doorna, he has also never come again! Especially since he started to become famous!"“You don’t know where he lives?”“I don’t know exactly! But he sa
The wedding ceremony that was planned to take place this morning really ended in a mess, even though the hotel had made good preparations. The hall had been neatly arranged, both the stage and the arrangement of chairs and tables for the guests. Decorations full of flowers were already available. So was the catering.But all that was in vain because the bride ran away.Approaching 10 o'clock, the hall was actually quiet. Guests who did not know and had already come were not allowed to enter the building. The hotel was closed to guests.Of course, many guests were shocked, not expecting the party to be canceled. Not a few were disappointed because they had already come.In connection with being closed, Narendra's family could not hide their shame.This was the first time in his life he felt humiliated, not by someone else, but by his own child.Was there a wrong decision that made his daughter choose to run away rather than follow his wishes?But what was wrong? Isn't it his duty as a