Since yesterday, she had secluded herself within the confines of her room, seeking solace in isolation. Reema bi, with concern etched on her face, brought her lunch and sat across from her, patiently waiting until she finished each morsel. Despite her lack of appetite, she reluctantly consumed a small portion as she had to take her medicine. Reema bi handed her the pills, which she swallowed with a gulp. She settled herself on the couch by the window, her gaze lost in the outside world. Just as Reema bi was about to collect the dishes and leave the room, her phone unexpectedly rang, interrupting the silence.She answered the call, but her expression quickly shifted to one of concern as she listened to the voice on the other end. "What?" she exclaimed, her voice laced with worry. Shanaya, sensing the tension, rose from the couch and approached her, eager to know the cause of her distress. “Don't worry, I will take care of her,” Reema bi replied and dropped the call. "What happened, R
Once they were gone, he stepped out of his car and walked inside the police station. The officer, giving him a knowing nod and led him to the cell where Rajeev was being held. He entered the cell as the officer stepped aside, allowing them to talk alone. Inside the dimly lit cell, the air was heavy with tension. The flickering fluorescent lights cast eerie shadows on the cold, grey walls. Rajeev sat on a narrow, metal bunk, his face etched with weariness. The weight of the world seemed to rest upon his shoulders. The air felt heavy with unspoken truths and unanswered questions. Outside the cell, the station buzzed with activity. Officers hurriedly went about their duties, their voices blending into a symphony of urgency. Rajeev turned to see him standing inside the cell, face to face. The air crackled with tension, creating an atmosphere charged with anticipation. The smirk on Avyaansh's face only served to further agitate Rajeev's anger, causing him to grit his teeth in frustrat
At night; Shanaya stepped out of the bathroom, freshly showered, she slipped into her cozy pyjamas and wrapped a towel around her damp hair. She was indulge in checking her phone, when suddenly she got startled by a loud thud emanating from downstairs. With a furrowed brow she removed the towel from her hair, placing her phone on the bed she cautiously made her way out of her room, her curiosity picked up by the unsettling sound. As Shanaya descended the stairs, she found nothing amiss. The kitchen was bathed in dim light, with the staff having retired to their quarters there were no signs of anything wrong. She made her way to the kitchen, feeling parched, and poured herself a refreshing glass of chilled water all the while oblivious of the heated gaze following her every moves. As she gulped down the water, a sense of contentment washed over her, prompting a satisfied sigh to escape her lips. After keeping the glass back on the rack, she made her way out of the kitchen, only to
Next morning; As she drifted in the realm of dreams, she stirred, her fingers curling tightly around the soft sheets. Shifting restlessly, she turned to find solace on the other side of the bed. A contented moan escaped her lips as she sought the comforting warmth. With a gentle nudge, she nestled closer until her face was fully pressed against his chest. The steady rhythm of his heartbeat provided a soothing lullaby, cocooning her in a sense of security and warmth. As she shifted in her sleep, a huge weight encircled her waist, disturbing her peaceful slumber. With a gentle groan, she again turned to the other side, her back facing him, expressing her discontent in soft whimpers that mingled with the hushed whispers of her dreams. She felt something wet on her shoulder, followed by a gentle lick that roused her from her slumber. As she furrowed her brow in her sleep, a flicker of confusion crossed her face. Slowly, her eyes fluttered open, struggling to adjust to the unfamiliar c
As he stood in the kitchen, carefully flipping the omelet, his phone chimed with a message. He unlocked his phone and saw that Natasha had messaged him. "Rajeev is awake now. The surgery went successful, and he's out of danger." His face twisted into a sinister smirk as he read the text. A malicious glint danced in his eyes. With a devious satisfaction, he kept his phone aside and focused on the work in hand, relishing in the thought of the chaos he had caused. As he finished up in the kitchen, he headed to another room to get dressed. He couldn't help but chuckle to himself, finding her act of locking herself in the room rather childish. A smirk played on his lips as he thought about how she believed it would keep him out. He knew that if he wanted to, he could easily enter with the help of spare keys. It amused him to think of her futile attempt to keep him at bay. He walked into the kitchen, all dressed and ready to go out. With a sense of purpose, he started setting the food on t
Avyaansh's intense gaze pierced through her, his teeth clenched tightly in a menacing manner. Shanaya's heart pounded so forcefully in her chest that she feared it might burst out of her rib cage. Avyaansh's demeanor resembled that of a predator, ready to pounce on his prey, while Shanaya felt like a helpless deer caught in the blinding glare of headlights. Every cautious step she took backwards only seemed to fuel his menacing advance, intensifying her sense of dread. She couldn't shake the feeling that she was trapped in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. His words, filled with a mix of surprise and accusation, cut through the air like a knife. "You were running away from me?" The tension between them was palpable. “Again,” he voice dropped dangerously. Shanaya could only imagine what would come next. Avyaansh swiftly grabbed hold of her forearm, preventing her from making her escape. With a forceful spin, he turned her around, causing her to collide with his chest. The impact left
Next morning; She groggily opened her heavy eyelids, her vision blurred and hazy. It took a moment for her drowsy mind to register her surroundings. The morning sunlight gently streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow in the room. As her gaze slowly focused, she noticed a change in her clothing, and a mix of confusion and frustration washed over her. She clenched fists and heaved deep breaths in anger, realizing that it must have been Avyaansh who had taken the initiative to change her clothes while she was passed out and the irony was she was not wearing innerwear, only his loose tee and shorts. She was still lost in her thoughts when a knock resonated through the door. “Ma'am,” she heard the maid's voice calling out before entering. “You're awake. Let me help you in using the bathroom,” the middle-aged woman offered kindly, extending a helping hand. As she stood up with the maid's support, she couldn't help but inquire, “W–Where is your sir?” “He wasn't here when I arri
The room was surrounded by darkness, the sound of her hiccups and whimpering were resonating in the eerie silence of the room. The sound of his shoes echoed in the room as he entered the basement. His gaze wandered around the room and stopped on her shivering figure. The air was heavy with an eerie silence broken by her small whimpers. Drawing her knees closer to her chest, she was sitting in one corner of the basement, in dread. She was claustrophobic and he was well aware of that. He couldn't help but notice the fear etched on her face. She looks so delicate, so scared. If he would be the old version of Avyaansh, he would have enjoyed her frightened state but this Avyaansh is completely different from the old one. And the reason is, She. She changed him. She wavered his heart with the warmth of love. Her face can be seen in the limited light of the room. In her panic, she didn't notice his presence while he was keenly observing her. His brows frowned when his eyes fell on the nai
“I started working as your nanny when you were just five years old. You were a timid child, hesitant to warm up to strangers. However, it didn't take long for me to encourage you, and soon you began to form a bond with me. There came a time when I had to leave my job to look after my brother when he fell ill. But when I received the call saying you fell sick and missing me, I rushed back to you without hesitation. Since then, I've been living here with you. All this time, I believed your mother had passed away, as I had been told. Not once did I suspect that you weren't his real daughter.” Reema Bi said the last part with a frown, sitting on the bed, gently stroking Shanaya's hair as she lay with her head in her lap.“Even I didn't imagine in my worst nightmare of him being a murderer of my parents and pretending to be a father figure all these years,” she sniffed and the tremble in her body didn't go unnoticed by Reema bi who felt a tug in her heart. “He showed so much love and care l
The commotion from outside echoed through the opulent halls as Ryan dashed inside, the guards followed closely behind him with weapons, cladded in a black suits with earpieces on ears, their faces set in grim determination.The guards stood behind Avyaansh, waiting for his command to spring into action. Reluctantly, he broke the embrace that held him captive against his will. Standing beside Shanaya, he intertwined his fingers with hers and ordered the guards. “Take him to my warehouse and call the doctor to treat his wounds. He should be healed enough to take my wrath. He souldn't just die so easily,”He glanced at Shanaya from the corner of his eye, but she remained impassive, even after hearing his plans for Rajeev, she didn't show any reaction which he was expecting. Deep down, she had accepted the truth and recognized the real monster. Rajeev was no longer her concern. How Avyaansh chose to make him pay was not her business anymore.Everyone around her had only fed her lies—wheth
While they were standing aiming their guns against each other. There was a commotion at the entrance that drew Rajeev's attention and he went alert. Avyaansh smirked looking at Rajeev's blanched face losing its colors. Ryan has already surrounded the mansion with their guards. Outside, the armed men surged forward like a dark tide, their movements swift and calculated. They spread out around the mansion, a well-coordinated assault aimed at dismantling Rajeev's defenses. The guards, once confident in their numbers, now found themselves outmatched, falling one by one to the relentless onslaught. The sharp crack of gunfire punctuated the air, mingling with the shouts of men caught in the throes of battle. Each confrontation was brutal and swift; the sound of bodies hitting the ground echoed through the mansion. Neil, battered and bruised, slowly rose from the ground, the metallic taste of blood lingering on his lips. He wiped the crimson streak from his mouth with a shaky hand. With ea
Shanaya's world shattered in an instant. The foundation of her reality crumbled beneath her feet. She felt a surge of anger and confusion, mixed with a deep sense of grief. How could the person she thought was her father turned out to be the devil? The weight of the truth settled upon her like a ton of bricks, and she felt as if the ground beneath her was crumbling. Her mind raced, trying to process the implications of what she had just learned. The once familiar and safe image of her father had been shattered, replaced by a dark and sinister reality.Shanaya's tears swelled, blurring her vision, she found herself engulfed in a sea of emotions - a tumultuous mix of anger, confusion, and heartbreak. The room seemed to constrict around her, suffocating her with its oppressive weight, making it hard to breathe. Her legs trembled as she approached the man holding a gun in his hand. Avyaansh stood facing Rajeev, who ominously aimed a gun at him. Shanaya, despite her trembling legs, walke
Flashback;Harsh was returning with his family from their delightful vacation in Switzerland. As they emerged from the airport, his chauffeur was already waiting with the sleek car. He gently held little Shanaya in his arms, her eyelids heavy with sleep. Taking the keys, he dismissed the driver and settled into the driver's seat. The car glided away as the night drew closer. "Mumma, I wan ish cleam,"(I want ice cream) three-year-old Shanaya uttered in her adorable, gibberish voice, Her big, expressive brown eyes gazed out of the window. "Darling, you already had two ice creams before the flight; it's not good for you, you might catch a cold," her mother gently told her, causing Shanaya to pout and glance at her dad with her big brown eyes as if bribing her father. Seated on her mother's lap, Shanaya looked up at Harsh as he was driving the car, focusing on the road. "Daddy, I wann ish cleam," Shanaya insisted, tugging at her father's shirt. "Alright, sweetheart, we'll be there in no
"And now, it's your turn," Rajeev uttered as he retrieved a gun from the inner pocket of his coat, aiming it directly at Avyaansh. ”Wait,” Neil's voice echoed sharply in the living room, cutting through the tense air like a knife as he approached them, passing by Avyaansh, and positioning himself next to Rajeev, his eyes fixed on Avyaansh who knelt before them. "Why the rush, Dad?" Neil's words carried a mix of anger and frustration, his gaze piercing into Avyaansh. "I still have unfinished business with him, a debt to settle. He held me captive in that fucking warehouse, giving me endless torment, relentless beatings," Neil's recount of the ordeal was laced with bitterness.As Neil spoke, Avyaansh met his gaze with a smug expression, a silent taunt that seemed to convey a message of 'you deserve far worse.' The sight fueled Neil's anger, his frustration bubbling over as he strode purposefully towards Avyaansh, delivering a powerful blow to his jaw. Avyaansh's head snapped to the side
Avyaansh was driving his car when Ryan's call came in. Swiftly plugging his ear pods, he answered, "Yes Ryan," his attention divided between the conversation and the road ahead. "Your assumptions were spot on. He had strategically placed his dogs around your mansion," Ryan's voice relayed over the phone. Just two days prior, he had touched down in India, setting the stage for what lay ahead.“Shanaya is en route to Singhania house. You handle the rest. I'll be at the mansion in fifteen minutes,” he ordered over the phone. Ryan replied in agreement before ending the call, shifting his focus back to the task of driving.As he arrived at the mansion, a truck of guards stationed outside the grand estate immediately caught his attention. Several men, armed with rifles, stood vigilantly at the entrance and scattered around the porch, their stern expressions painting a picture of seriousness and tension. As he glanced at the cluster of men, a smirk played on his lips, exuding an air of confi
It was pitch-black outside while he was inside the gym room of his penthouse. The stillness of the room was broken by the rhythmic thuds of his fists against the punching bag, echoing through the darkness. It was like he was battling his inner demons under the cover of night. With each punch, he unleashed a torrent of pent-up frustration and anger. Sweat poured down his face, drenching his brow. His eyes blazed like fiery embers, fueled by the intensity of his rage. The force of his blows reverberated through the punching bag, causing it to shake violently. It was as if her words had ignited a fire within him, consuming his every thought. “How could you, Avyaansh? How could you stoop so low? My father, the man I've known my entire life, is not capable of such a heinous act. I don't believe in your false accusations, even if I am dying”. He was so consumed by his rage that he wasn't even concerned about his bleeding knuckles. He ripped off his gloves with his teeth and unleashed his b
The car was zooming down the empty road, moving swiftly in the dark night. The cool breeze brushed against her face, soft and gentle. She sat quietly, staring out the window, lost in her thoughts. He was driving, stealing glances at her every now and then. They hadn't said a word to each other for the past half an hour. Her shallow breaths were the only sound in the car. His phone suddenly beeped with a notification. He swiftly grabbed his phone and saw Ryan's name flashing on the screen. Bringing the car to a stop at the end of the bridge, he turned his head towards her. She remained still, her gaze fixed on the window. "Let's go down the bridge, there's a beautiful lake nearby. We can spend some time there," he suggested, unbuckling his seatbelt. Before he could assist her, she took the initiative and opened her car door, stepping out. He let out a sigh and followed suit, joining her by her side. “Shanaya, won't you talk to me,” He asked, sitting on the bonnet of his car while she