Gayatri Pov “ Mom.” Raaghav came running to my room. Worry was etched on his face. He was breathless as if he was running. His usual playfulness was replaced by stress and tension.“ Raghav, what happened? Why do you look tense and stressed out? Is everything fine? Please be quick. My heartbeat is accelerating.” He started narrating everything.“ Come ma, only you can calm him. He is not himself.” Raghav almost dragged me to the room.When I reached there Aarav was helping Yash. Raghav was right, his usual happy face was replaced by stress and nervousness.“ What happened?” I couldn't hide the uneasiness that my heart was feeling. It was reflected in my voice.“ Nothing, I am fine. Don't stress yourself. Else you will have wrinkles on your face and I don't want my wife to get old. She still looks so young and beautiful that I have to keep a watch on her. Didn't you hear the saying A slip of a moment can result in an accident? " " I don't want any mishaps in my life.” A blush endorsed
Jai pov"Who was it, Dad?" Dad didn't respond immediately instead his phone slipped from his hand and fell on the bed his head slumped to one side. His eyes were red and glassy. He looked dejected." I never knew my past would haunt me like this. Because of m,e my granddaughter is in danger. Before we could ask anything else his phone started ringing again. Immediately he picked up the call"What do you want? Leave Kavya out of all this. She is innocent. Your rivalry is with me, why are you involving her?" Dad spoke in a high-pitch "She is your granddaughter, you will do anything for her. Send your elder son to fetch his daughter. He should come all alone with no bodyguards following him. If a single mistake on your end it will cost you your son and granddaughter. I want you to feel the same pain as I have felt years back." His loud voice reverberated through the speaker of the phone."What are you instilling in me? I haven't done anything. instead I." Before Dad could speak further
Jai Pov After planning everything I went to meet Anaira who was currently in Ma’s room. Upon entering the room my heart shattered into a million pieces. Seeing red and puffy eyes, pain engulfed me. Her face was stained with tears stating that she did not stop crying. Her knees were tucked in her chest and her face was held on the knees. Ma was patting her back in an attempt to soothe her. On seeing me entering the room, Ma got up and left, giving us much-needed privacy.“ I will be outside if you need me.” She whispered while going out. “ Angel, please don't cry. Your tears are making me weak. I need you to be strong. Please. I promise you that I will not let any harm befall on Kavya.” I pulled her in my embrace. Her sobs turned into howls.“ Cry as much as you want now. After this, I will make sure that not a single drop of tear falls from your eyes. Only happy tears are allowed.” Slowly she started calming down. I handed her a glass of water which she gulped down.“ Jaan, why do
Jai Pov There my daughter stood upon a stool with her hands bound at the back. A transparent structure just like a shower panel surrounded her. Water was slowly filling the tank. I tried to yank my hand from one of his men but instead his hold tightened. Horror filled my body. I can not stand there and see my daughter die. Tears of helplessness filled my eyes. My heart was bleeding. I have never laid a finger on her. Here she was bound and fighting for her life. I was praying to the heavens above that Arjun reaches on time. " What do you want now? You asked for me and I am here. Now leave my daughter as you had promised to Dad that you would leave kavya once I arrive. It is time to fulfill your promise." He started laughing hysterically. Something didn't feel right. “ Who said I would abide by the rules? Anyway, I negotiated my rules . It is up to me , if I want I will release your daughter. If not then she will die here .” He was looking like an angry lion who would pounce at his
Jai Pov Before I could understand anything the bullet went grazing Ranjeet’s ear . I turned to find Arjun standing at the door. He jumped from there and stood near Ranjeet with a gun on his forehead.“ I told you bro that I would be on time. See I am here .” Arjun shouted from where he stood.“ Arjun save Kavya . Water is increasing at a fast pace.” I stood there helplessly. I felt the ropes loosen up as if someone was deliberately opening it. Upon turning I found dad was the one opening my ropes.“ Go and save my granddaughter.” With the speed of light, I ran and turned off the knob . The water hasn't stopped fully but the speed has decreased. A feeling of relief washed over me. The problem was to bring Kavya out of the box . If I break it then water would gush out and will engulf everything that comes in its way.“ Ha ha ha. It is good to see you helpless. The water in the tank will not stop. Only its speed can be adjusted. You can't break the glass, so how will you save your dear d
Jai Pov As soon as I pulled Kavya out, water started gushing out. Since the three of us were at a high point we were safe for some time but Ranjeet was at a low point and water was already above his waist. Dad took Kavya from me and signalled me to help him. I refused but he glared. His glare was intense. He has never given me that look. “ He is your father.” He whispered yelled. That was enough for me to obey him. I can never address him as my father so I just called him by his name. I was thinking of how to pull him when my eyes landed on the rope pieces that I had thrown while rescuing Kavya. I threw it towards him.“ Ranjeet hold the end of the rope and we will pull you else you would drown.”“ No Jai, I don't want you to save me. This is my penance for my doings. You all should start moving out. The level of the water is rising. There is a door towards your left side. You will find stairs. Keep descending the stairs and you will be out of here in no time. I am sorry for everyt
I couldn't bear to see Jai going into the den of death but I couldn't even stop him else Kavya’s life would be in danger. I can't choose between the two. The father and daughter duo is very precious to me. The wave of pain surged through my veins. My heart was bleeding. I couldn't control myself and ran towards Jai shouting his name.“ Jai, please listen to me. Jai. take me with you.” Tears were streaming from my eyes. All of a sudden I felt a hand on my wrist and a force that was not letting me move forward. I turned and was surprised to see the person.“ What are you doing? Do you even realize what would be the outcome of your actions?” Gayatri Aunty was looking at me with anger. Her eyes were red and puffy. Her face had tear stains. I think even she was crying and she was scolding me. “ Aunty Jai. He is deliberately entering a life-and-death situation. How can I sit still when he is adamant about entering the lion’s cave? I love him.” Fresh tears made their way. Aunty came near
Jai Pov Kavya was being examined in the ER by a team of doctors. I felt a hand on my shoulder. He patted and when I acknowledged his presence, he spoke.“ Everything will be fine. Kavya is a brave girl, she will come out with flying colours.” I nodded and shifted my attention to the entrance. I bent my head a little to have better access to the door but I was disappointed. Why didn't she come? She knew I needed her at such a crucial time. Is it that she is tired of the drama in my life? I had promised to keep her happy but there is a limit to everything. I was lost in my thoughts when uncle pressed my palms with a little force.“ I haven't informed Anaira. I have called Reema and told her to break the news to Anaira in a subtle way. She will arrive as soon as she comes to know that you are back. I know her. Don't worry son everything will be fine. Have faith in God. Do you want to have some tea or coffee?” At that exact moment, Arjun came with a tray having three cups of coffee. He h