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An injured friend in the past is the bitterest of foes.

Jhilmil's pov

The irony of life is: It is the most complicated when it's the least expected.
My life was never anything fairytale, like I read in my story books.

I always have had grudges against God, that he snatched my parents from me when I was little. But I came to terms with that when I was adopted by my maasi who gave me immense selfless love and care. Nonetheless, Life always threw challenges in our ways but we fought our ways.

But sometimes, we have to fight our battles all alone.

But right now, my condition is no less than ironic, that the absence of a certain someone showed me the value of his Presence. It took me experience Tortures, to understand his Care and concerns.

Yes, I am thinking about My Devil!
My? - yes mine!

I know i am stupid...i acted like a five year old... But what to do...i couldn't see the underlaying danger when I acted in a haste to get rid of him. I don't even know why I was that desperate to leave that place. I know I betrayed him...he must be hating me by now...but still I want him to come and take me away with him. There is this, "something special" in his intimidating persona that gives me hope that he will never let me go. And I am crossing my fingers on that!

Looking into pitch dark...hands tied and the constant physical abuse...i now know the value of being cared...and may be being the center of concern for someone!

And at this time of hour I am hoping against all my hopes that He would come looking for me.
I know the aftermath consequences would be nothing nice but I know I would find my safety.

Last few days, provided me enough time to understand my relationship with him. He was not nice or considerate enough but he never crossed his lines except for a few times.
But these guys, who have kidnapped me...they are dangerous and emotionless.
Can't believe I was tricked by my so called chirpy Friend.
Yes, the person behind my kidnapping is none other than "Shikha".

When I just started to think I know people... I can trust them... They disappointed me in ways I never thought they ever could.

To say that I was shocked to see her malicious side would be an understatement. All this while, She was a fox under the skin of a friend.
Apparently, She and her Psycho partner want some kind of revenge from Raghuvendra.
I tried to convince them that I may not be their best bait to control the Beast but all I got in return was slaps and kicks. They kept me captive without any proper food the only thing I am thankful that none of them tried to do something horrible to me as a woman....especially that Psycho Guy who keeps on slapping me for his satisfaction. Can't believe I am tolerating this torture from last three days....and Raghuvendra is nowhere to be seen.

Flashback:

A groan left from my mouth when I tried to open my eyes. I found myself in an unfamiliar stinky room...the only source of light was the flickering lamp hanging above my head. The room or more like A dungeon seemed old and there was no window just a small ventilator. My hands were tied to the chair and my throat was dry. I tried to speak but my tounge seemed stuck against the roof of my mouth. Nothing meaningful came except for the hoarse sound of my throat and my fast breaths. The past series of events began to replay and I panicked to realise that was kidnapped by those Goons and I was betrayed by my friend. I tried to free myself with whatever strength I had but I was weak.
I don't know for how long they had kept me captive.

My breath hitched when I heard creaking sound and heavy foot steps....may be someone was coming. My senses were alert. Then I heard her voice -

Tsk...Tsk...look who's awake Brother!

My head spin when I heard the word Brother! Who's her Brother! Why is he here?

Oh! The Rose Beauty is wakey-wakey! - said a masculine voice

I adjusted my eyes to look at the people. Shikha was standing with a tall man in his early 30s who looked dangerous. Was he, her Brother?

Bhai, I think we should give her some food, it's been 24 hrs. Afterall, she has to be alive till that bastard reaches us. - spoke Shikha

Shikha why are you doing this? This is a mistake! Please let me go! - I pleaded

Shut up! - roared the guy

Who are you? Why have you kept me captive? Look, if you want money, then I am penniless! - I said almost crying

Who said we want money, Bitch! ....we have enough of that for next seven generations. - Shikha shouted

Her hatred filled voice shook me...i could only wishpered...What do you want then? - I asked puzzled

REVENGE! - That weird man said in a very evil way

What? Why me? What did I do to you? I don't
even know you...and for Shikha...i thought I found a friend in her....but I guess I was stupid to believe her fake innocence. - I asked a little shocked

Shut up! Before I smack your beautiful once again! You Bitch! I was never your friend...i loathed you....since I came to know about your existence in that Bastard's life.! - she yelled

Why so much hatred...why so much scheming...why put up such an act...if you loathed me...i never asked you to be my friend. - I asked feeling hurt
And Who are you referring as a Bastard?What is that to do with me!

Ahahhahahahha.....Gosh! You amuse me little girl...you really are that naive! You still don't understand, do you? You are A Bait for that Bastard!
That son of A bitch, Raghuvendra Singh Rathore! - said that man in a mocking way

I was shocked to hear That Devil's name! Wait! Did he just say something like B**** for my mom!
He has a Death wish!

What the Hell! Don't you dare utter a bad word for my mom! - I shouted in anger

Eh! So, we got A little Kitten in here! Interesting! - he again mocked me rolling his eyes

Just tell me who are you and why do you want to avenge my Husband? - I asked frustrated

Ah! Where are my manners? So, pretty lady, I am Harshad Malhotra, and this is my sister Shikha Malhotra.
To cut the story short, let me tell you, your coward husband, has to pay for his sins he committed in past. The so called Mafia King, killed my father...my entire family...in order to take over the Mafia world which is rightfully my place. He Killed my father, right in front of my eyes.! I could not do anything at that time...i was helpless...although, he thought that he massacred my entire family....i escaped from a secret door...with my baby sister. We roamed on streets day and night...empty stomach...we had no place to go...he snatched my innocence...he made us beg. My baby sister once a princess, lived like an orphan! - he said gritting his teeth

I was shocked to know about their past!

He went in daze and began again - From that day onwards, the one and only aim of my life is to destroy Raghuvendra. I washed cars, served in Dhabas...my sister...you know...sweeped the houses. Soon, I came in contact with some rowdies and I joined them. And the rest is history!
That guy deserves to rot in hell...and I, myself will prepare his death bed. I tried to kill him many times...that Car accident....that Blast...all was planted by me. But he escaped. It was then, you came in picture. I came to know that the life of that Bastard lives within you!

So, I started following you...what better ways to destroy him than snatching His own Love! I wanted him to beg in front of me!

So, to trap him...i created this whole set up....my sister had to act like an innocent naive girl to befriend you. And believe you me, you are much dumber than I thought. - added he laughing like a mad man

I didn't know how to react to this! He thinks that Beast loves me, the irony is he just lusts over me!

Listen, Harshad, Shikha...i know what happened with you two is very unfortunate and cruel but...revenge is not the way to peace. And I am not the right person to crack him.
And any ways, he will not come for me! I am not that important to him! - I tried to put some brains in them

Shikha yelled - That you leave it to us...He has to come! He has no other way...we will make him plead...why don't you do us a favor bitch!

Before I could understand, she slapped me real hard and I tasted my blood.
I heard a click sound and then she said -

let's see if he can fight for his lovely wife or no!

Shikha, he will never come...he doesn't love me! Let me go please! I will not tell anybody about anything....Please! - I cried

Enough! I thought you were out of energy...But here you are lecturing us...you seem fit and fine... Bhai, no food for her...our work is done... Let's leave and wait for that Bastard! - she said

After that, Harshad injected something on my arm....and things got blurry... I tried to protest but...nothing...and again darkness engulfed me!

Flashback ends.

It has been three days since then...and am loosing hopes....i let out A breath...wishpering - Raghuvendra!

It is for the first time, I am saying his name...and it is creating a foreign emotion within me. I don't know if I should be happy or sad for this changed emotion.
All I care is, Whether he would come for me?
Or, Has he already given upon me?
Am I this important to him that he would risk his life?

Does he Love me enough????

Or am I going to die here, in this dungeon!?!

Oh! Raghuvendra! Come Soon!

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