Trigger warning with some mature content ⚠️
Everyone's attention focused on Vaani's absence and panic spread.
"Do something! I want my daughter back. Find Neel and ask him where he has taken her," Uma could not contain her anguish and cried out desperately. Dhananjay, trying his best to soothe Uma, attempted to calm her down.
"Auntie, we will find Vaani soon. Please don't cry," Samaria assured her.
Uma, overwhelmed by fear and desperation, turned her accusing gaze towards Adhvik. "You took her with you. Now tell me, where is my daughter? You're Neel's brother, you must have had a hand in this." she accused him.
"Yes! Ever since I broke off the marriage proposal between my daughter and Neel, he has gone mad. Tell me, where is Neel? You're helping him, aren't you?" Dhananjay yelled, pointing an accusatory finger at Adhvik.
"Uncle! Auntie! Please, don't lash out at him. Vaani loves Adhvik, and he is the one who is protecting her from Neel. Don't accuse him," Samaria intervened.
Adhvik, realizing the weight of the situation, gently reached out, taking Uma's trembling hand in his. With a calm yet resolute tone, he assured her, "Trust me, Auntie. I will search every corner of this earth to find Vaani and bring her back to you."
"I went to the police station, but they said they can't file an FIR until the person has been missing for more than 24 hours," Sameer informed.
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On the other side,
~an unknown place~
"Leave me, leave me! Please, let me go!" Vaani cried out, her voice filled with fear. Blindfolded and unable to see, she felt completely alone in a place where there seemed to be no one. The room echoed with her sobs and yells.
Listening intently, she relied on her senses to observe her surroundings. Suddenly, she heard footsteps approaching and the sound of a door being opened.
The footsteps drew closer until they stopped near her, where she sat on the floor.
"W-who are you? Please, let me go. Please," Vaani pleaded, her voice trembling.
Then, she felt a sensual touch on her arm, a touch that sent shivers down her spine. The person pulled her closer, his fingers gently brushing her face, tucking strands of hair behind her ear.
Vaani's breath hitched in her throat as she squirmed, trying to free herself from his grip. "Don't touch meee!"
But the person only pulled her even closer, his finger now caressing her lips. "Calm down, darling! I can touch you. After all, I'm your fiancé," he whispered in a husky voice near her ear.
Her body froze as she tried to process his words. She recognized that voice. "Neel..." she whispered.
But no reply was received.
"Neel, leave meee!" she yelled, her voice filled with desperation.
He removed her blindfold, and now they were face-to-face. "Neel, release me. You are doing wrong. You made a mistake by kidnapping me. You still have a chance to make things right by setting me free. Please," she pleaded, frantically trying to untie the rope that bound her hands.
But Neel kept his hand on her cheek, refusing to let go, which only heightened her frustration. She jerked her face away. "I said, leave!"
Neel's eyes were fixated on her, and her attempts to free herself seemed to amuse him. It was Vaani felt even more unsettled and out of control.
"I haven't even held you tightly yet, Vaani. Why do you always give me a hard time? You know I love you, and I don't want to be tough on you," he said, leaning closer to her face, his hands now resting on her waist.
He touched her waist sensually. But his touch was only making her feel disgusted and repulsive instead of nerve-wracking.
"Neel, don't come any closer to me. I belong to Adhvik. Your actions are making me extremely uncomfortable," she said firmly, trying to assert her loyalty.
Neel looked at her hands and smiled, saying, "It's a good thing your hands are tied, or else you might have pushed me by now."
"Can you make me love you through these actions? It's only making me hate you more. You are just making my hate grow. Please, Neel, don't do this to me," she pleaded, tears forming in the corners.
"I tried my best to win your love, but all my efforts were ruined when you fell in love with my younger brother. I even pleaded with your father for you, but he didn't listen and slapped me. It's all because of you... you told him everything and ruined everything. I was just a few steps away from having you," he explained.
"But not anymore. I can't stay away from you now. Tonight, I will make you mine, and you can't stop me," he continued, releasing the rope from her hands.
His last words filled Vaani with terror, sending shivers down her spine. She immediately tried to move away and create distance, but he held onto her waist tightly. He nuzzled his head into her neck and began planting wet, unwanted kisses on her neck.
Fear consumed her, and she desperately tried to pull away. "Neel... please, don't do this...please Neel...I'm begging...," she pleaded, her face filled with horror.
She struggled with all her might, pushing against him, but his strength was overpowering. "No... please..." she cried out, her voice shaking with fear.
Neel's hands roamed over her back, then her arms, and finally her waist. He slipped his hand under her top and began gently rubbing her waist while kissing her. He was touching her sensually.
Mustering all her courage, she pushed him away, her heart pounding in her chest. His eyes, already darkened with desire and rage, grew even more intense.
He despised being pushed.
He quickly grabbed both of her hands and pinned her against the wall. "Ahhh..." she winced. He then pressed his head against her neck, showering it with kisses, bites, and rough nibbles.
"Ahhh....ahh...Neel....it hurts.....ahh...leave me..." Vaani cried out in pain.
His gaze then shifted to her desirable lips, his desire was clear. He leaned in, eager to taste their sweetness.
But before his lips could meet hers, she stomped her foot onto his, causing him to yelp in sudden pain. Seizing the chance, she swiftly turned and headed towards the door, only to discover it was locked.
Panic surged through her as she pounded on the door, pleading for it to open.
As she spun around, she saw Neel advancing towards her.
With a quick scan of the room, her eyes fell upon a fruit basket nearby, housing a glimmering knife. Without a second thought, she seized the knife, brandishing it in front of him, a mixture of fear and determination in her eyes.
"Stay away from me....or else..," she threatened, her hand shuddering with fear.
Neel noticed her hand trembling and chuckled, "Or else? What are you going to do, darling? I know you can't kill me. You can't even hold the knife properly."
Saying this he took a step closer, her voice trembled as she threatened, "Stop... if you take even one step towards me, I swear I will kill myself," and she placed the knife against her throat.
His expression turned to horror, his eyes widening in shock. "No... don't do that. I promise I won't come near you, but please, don't do that. I can't imagine my life without you. If something were to happen to you, I would be devastated. You are my life, Vaani."
He quickly retreated, urging Vaani to put the knife down. "Please, put the knife down now. I won't come any closer to you. I'm begging you, put it down," he said desperately.
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After some time,
Neel came over, holding a plate of food, and walked towards Vaani while keeping his distance since she had threatened to harm herself if he touched her again.
"Eat dinner, Vaani," he said calmly.
"I know you must have mixed something in it. Maybe sleeping pills. I can't trust you anymore after what you tried to do to me. You tried to molest me. Just go away!" she said, anger burning in her eyes.
His face twisted with frustration as he responded, "I didn't try to do anything wrong. You belong to me... I have the right to touch you, to kiss you, to do anything I want. It was love, Vaani. I was just expressing my love."
Hearing his psycho words, her eyes turned red with fury, "What you did was without my consent. That is not love! You don't understand what love is, you bastard."
"Oh really? So, did Adhvik give you a different definition of love, huh?" Neel said sarcastically.
"Don't compare Adhvik with yourself. I was with Adhvik last night, and he respected my boundaries. He treated me with love and respect, unlike you. He understood the importance of consent and didn't try to force himself on me.
He is not like you... you treat me like an object without any feelings. Adhvik showed me what a healthy, loving relationship looks like. He didn't try to possess me or manipulate me. He treated me as an equal, with kindness and understanding. What you call love is actually a toxic relationship.
I am not your property, Neel. I am a human being with my own thoughts and feelings. I have the right to choose who I want to be with, and it's not you. It is Adhvik. I love him. I ONLY love him.
You don't deserve anyone. Today... you have lost the last piece of respect in my eyes. I hate you... I hate you with every fiber of my being," Vaani ranted at him.
"So, he touched you?" Neel's eyes grew darker, and anger started to consume him. Amidst all the ranting he noticed only this part. WHAT A PSYCHO
Seeing the anger in his eyes, her grip on her knife tightened as she sensed his next move. She was about to raise her knife, but he snatched it from her in an instant and threw it far away.
Fear gripped Vaani as she tried to run, but he held her tightly, not letting her escape.
"Answer me," he demanded.
"Neel..." she stammered.
"You let him touch you but won't let me do the same," he said, gripping her arms tightly. His breath was furious, brushing against her lips.
He leaned in to kiss her forcefully, but she turned her face away. In anger, he forcefully grabbed her hair to stop her from turning away, and his hand started to move uncomfortably on her waist. Their lips were mere inches apart when a loud sound on the door startled them. Someone had broken in.
It was Adhvik, clenching his fists. He swiftly grabbed Neel's collar and slapped him. He kicked him, causing Neel to fall to the floor, and then proceeded to deliver punches to his face. The blows were so powerful that made Neel covered in blood.
"I'll beat you to hell. You've crossed all your limits tonight," Adhvik said in pure anger.
"Adhvik, stop!!!" Kasturi intervened, preventing Adhvik from further attacking Neel, as he was already losing consciousness.
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Vaani returned home, completely numb and silent. She didn't speak to anyone during the entire journey. Dhananjay, filled with anger, didn't allow Adhvik to talk to Vaani. He asked Adhvik to leave and give her some time, unaware that Vaani actually wants him by her side and that Adhvik is the only one who can comfort her.
"Vaani, you're safe now. We will leave this city and go to Hyderabad. Neel has been making your life miserable, and I can't tolerate it anymore," Dhananjay said, gently patting her head.
Vaani remained silent, not giving any response.
"Let's change the topic," Uma said, holding a plate of food. She sat beside Vaani and encouraged her to eat.
Vaani shook her head and quietly walked into her room. She felt so numb and couldn't find the words to express herself. Neel had terrified her, and now she no longer felt safe...no longer felt safe even in her own house.
Upon seeing her daughter leave, Uma couldn't hold back her tears any longer. She had been holding them in for so long. It's heartbreaking for any mother to see her child in such sadness and facing such problems.
Samaria took the plate and followed Vaani into her room. "Oh, come on, baby! Eat something, na. You know if you don't eat, I'll finish your food because it looks so tasty."
Vaani shook her head.
"You know, I actually stole one of your necklaces to wear on a blind date," Samaria said, trying to get Vaani to say something.
"And when I got to the cafe to meet my date, he was waiting for me with roses...omg...pink roses. But, you know, he turned out to be a total nerd and started talking about science and history...so boring for a blind date," Samaria continued, but Vaani still didn't respond.
"Then he ate all the meal he ordered and made me pay for it," Samaria added, hoping for a reaction from Vaani, but there was none.
"Vaani!?" Samaria exclaimed, touching her shoulder. However, Vaani became terrified and instinctively jerked her hand away.
Seeing Vaani's reaction, Samaria felt like crying. It was the first time she had ever wanted to cry. She realized that she finally understood the reason behind Vaani's recent actions. Samaria stood up and walked out of the room to make a call to Adhvik.
Adhvik, who had been anxiously pacing on the terrace, thinking about Vaani, answered the call.
"Vaani is so terrified. She is not talking, and she seems so numb. She won't eat anything. You know, when I touched her shoulder, she got scared and jerked away. I think she really needs you. Please come. I'm opening the terrace door."
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"Go silently before anyone catches you. Her room door is unlocked," Samaria whispered, and Adhvik nodded.
He entered her room and quietly locked the door behind him. He saw her sitting on the couch, staring at the ceiling. He sat beside her at a distance, trying to grab her attention.
"I'm so hungry...let's eat," Adhvik suggested, but she just shook her head.
His heart sank seeing her so numb and sad. He slowly reached out to hold her hand, but she got frightened and pulled her hand away.
"Please don't shut me out like this. Your silence is killing me. Talk to me, please. Don't be afraid of anyone...I'm here for you."
Tears welled up in her eyes, and she scooted closer to him. "I...I...am...feeling....disgusted....he...he...touched me inappropriately," she said, pouring out everything that had happened.
She narrated everything that happened in the past few hours to her. "If...If...you had not come at the right time... he would have..." she said, but Adhvik cut her off as he was not able to hear this.
"I'm so sorry, Vaani. I should have been there on time. I failed to protect you. I'm sorry," Adhvik said, wrapping his arms around her. "I won't let this happen again. He will never come near you. I promise."
She cried uncontrollably as tears streamed down her face like a waterfall. He tenderly wiped away her tears, pleading, "Please, stop crying. It breaks my heart to see you in such pain. Let's focus on the happier moments and leave behind the hurtful memories," he pleaded, his voice filled with genuine concern.
She embraced him tightly, seeking refuge in his arms. Her tears gradually subsided as she buried her head in the soft fabric of his jacket. In a trembling voice, she whispered, "I...I...want...you...Adu," she stammered. "...please...touch...me where he touched me... I want to...forget everything...make me yours tonight...."
Adhvik was gonna say something, but before he could, she begged, "Please...adu..." not giving him a chance to say anything else.
Hearing her words and moved by her vulnerability, he gently released her from the embrace, his fingertips grazing against her cheek. He slowly leaned in and dipped his head in the crook of her neck nuzzling into her, inhaling her sandalwood fragrance deeply.
"You smell so intoxicating, Vaani," he whispered near her ear before planting tender kisses all over her neck, which sent shivers down her spine.
Her eyes closed as she felt a tingling sensation throughout her body, leaving her breathless. With his each touch, she felt a surge of warmth and a renewed sense of hope, as if the weight of the world was slowly lifting off her shoulders.
He removed his jacket and threw it somewhere on the floor, allowing the heat between them to intensify. She timidly traced her fingers along the defined contours of his biceps, a small and shy smile appearing on her face.
"Do you want me to go further?" he asked, lifting her chin to make her look into his eyes. She could feel that LOVE and CONCERN had transformed into LUST and DESIRE.
She gulped looking at his desire filled eyes.
Her cheeks flushed, and she shyly nodded, permitting him to proceed. He effortlessly carried her in his arms like a feather or a cherished treasure and placed her on the bed.
As he hovered over her, he ensured not to put all his weight on her, maintaining a delicate balance. He pressed his lips on hers and started kissing her passionately. Their lips met in a passionate embrace, a fusion of longing and tenderness. His hand caressed her neck, his touch sending electric waves of pleasure through her body.
Slowly, he pulled her top down to her shoulders, trailing soft kisses along her collarbone, his nose was trailing along the neck sometimes peppering the kisses. Soon his kisses changed into wet kisses. He was literally sucking her neck.
"Umm..." she moaned, as he discovered her sensitive spot, gently kissing there and leaving a lingering sensation....
Listening to her moans, he bit her sensitive spot...
"Umm....adu...." she moaned loudly, feeling the pain and pleasure at the same time, caressing his hair tightly.
Her moans of pleasure fueled his desires, making it hard for him to control himself. "Don't moan my name like this... I will lose my control over myself...they are evoking the Beelzebub inside me," he whispered, rubbing the spot where he just bit.
He dipped his head to the opposite side of her neck and began to plant wet kisses, nipping her and giving her love bites as his fervor grew with each kiss.
He slowly pulled out of her neck and gave her a quick glance as it was his responsibility to see if she was comfortable or not. She had her eyes closed and was breathing heavily through her mouth. His masculine hormones shoot through the roof when he feels her heaving breasts contacting his chest.
Vaani slowly opened her eyes and looked at him, as he was already staring at her. She blushed and looked down, feeling shy under his piercing gaze. She was blushing like a mess.
He held her chin with his forefinger, making her look into his eyes, and kissed her forehead.
"See how you're making me lose control," he said in a husky voice. She smiled, closing her eyes as she felt him getting closer to her.
"I'm liking it..." she whispered, giving him a shy smile. Her cheek turned a beetroot shade of red.
He smiled softly and kissed the corner of her lips...then he pressed his lips against hers. He was savoring her lower lip while she was savoring his upper lip. He sucked it, nibbled it, and enveloped her in pleasure. He took her breath away. He was biting her lips as if they were cherries, not so hard as to cause it to drip blood.
He put his hand around her waist and squeezed it, making her gasp escape from her mouth and enter his tongue into her mouth. He soon dominated the kiss and was devouring every corner of her mouth with his tongue. His tongue explored every crevice in her lips. He took a taste of her saliva by sucking her tongue.
She tapped his shoulder feeling the need to breathe and he left her after giving a long suck. They caught their breath, and she was panting heavily.
Shifting his focus, he turned his attention to her lower body, planting tender kisses near her cleavage and trailing down to her navel. He attached his lower body to hers and her eyes widened sensing his erection down there. His gentle touch caressed her waist, sending delightful tingles through her body. He traced circles around her navel, leaving her with a pleasurable tickle.
He kissed everywhere on her neck and waist, making her moan with pleasure.
"Ummm....aduu...." she moaned, feeling his touch, and her moans fueled his desires, making him lose control. She clutched the bed sheet, trying to suppress her moans.
She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer as she planted a tender kiss on his chin. In that intimate moment, tears formed in her eyes, reflecting the depth of her emotions. As they locked eyes, a mixture of desire and vulnerability passed between them.
"I think we should stop before things escalate further," he said, his voice filled with concern.
"I... I trust you...you don't need to control...i want you....adu...," Vaani said, her words interrupted by her emotions.
He cupped her face lovingly, "You're saying this because you're sad... but you may regret it in the morning. We should not do that before we are married," he explained, pressing a tender kiss on her forehead.
"But..." she tried to speak, but he silenced her by placing his index finger on her lips.
"That's not the only reason, my angel, but we are at your house, and anyone can wake up from your moaning. I know this is your first time and it hurts so much that you will not be able to bear... take your time. And...I didn't bring con--- leave it...," he explained, pressing one more tender kiss on her forehead as she closed her eyes.
"I'm going to take a shower," he said, feeling the need to regain control over his emotions and especially hormones.
"Stupid hormones!"
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He tore a small piece of chapati and dipped it in the gravy, blowing on it as it was too hot for Vaani's mouth to handle.
"Um AA (open your mouth)," he exclaimed, placing the morsel in front of her mouth.
"I don't have an appetite," she said in her usual tone.
"You have to eat, I won the bet and now it's my call," he said, not giving her a chance to refuse.
She hesitated, gently pushing his hand away. "No...first you should eat, Adu. I know you must not have eaten anything because of me," she said, her voice filled with concern.
He couldn't help but smile at her thoughtfulness. He gave in and took a bite of the morsel, before reaching out with his hand again. With each morsel, he fed Vaani with an endearing tenderness, as if his love were infused in every bite.
"What are you thinking?" he asked, pulling her closer into his arms.
"I was actually wondering why you always go take a shower after kissing me," she replied innocently, her voice tinged with genuine curiosity.
"If I tell you, you won't be able to look into my eyes," he said, gently tucking away a stray hair that was obstructing his view of her beautiful face.
Her cheeks turned as red as a tomato.
"Why are you blushing so much now? Are you imagining something?" he teased, his words filled with affection.
"Adu...." she said whiningly. "Don't tease me too much, or I won't marry you," she pouted.
"Oh, I'm sorry, my angry bird," he cooed, making her laugh. "You know... I'm going to formally ask for your hand in marriage from your dad, even though he already knows about our relationship. I just hope he agrees after this incident."
"He will, Adu," she reassured him with a smile.
"What if he says no," he asked in worry.
"Then I will elope with you," she said jokingly, unaware that he was serious. He was DEAD SERIOUS.
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