Ruhana learns that she’s pregnant and she also learns that Vineet has gone through physical and sexual abuse. She thinks of giving him a chance as he’s gone through the pain that he’s given her and has given to the girls in the past. All that Ruhana wants is to let him realise his bad deeds and help him become a gentleman.

She never wanted to be prey to a beast. She only wanted a nice job but her fate had other plans. She only wanted some accommodation but that decision of staying in his house ruined her life. She’s now pregnant and she hates the man to whom the child belongs. She’s crying but knowing his reality, she wants to give him a chance.

*****
The same night, her decision is proven wrong when Vineet again tries to molest her, forcing himself upon her. She manages to hit on his groin letting his grip lose on herself and then slaps him multiple times. She shouts at him and slaps him until he falls unconscious. She then leaves the house with Jyoti.

*****
They run away and stopped nearby Rainbow Hotel.  Ruhana is out of breath and Jyoti gets a water bottle for her. She drinks up the water and then Jyoti looks at her.

“What are we going to do now?” Jyoti asks, clueless about the happenings.

“We will figure it out, Jyoti. Don’t worry. He will not reach us. Things will be fine now.” Ruhana says.

“We don’t have much money. How will we manage?” Jyoti is clueless.

“I have some money. We can take a room for 2 days in a hotel. And until then I will figure out what I can do?” Ruhana says while looking at Jyoti.

Jyoti is perplexed but agrees with her. They enter Hotel Rainbow, and Ruhana books a room and they get the key. Ruhana makes the payment as well and books the room for two days. Taking the keys, Jyoti and Ruhana move into the room. They lock the door of the room and they sit on the bed, taking a deep breath. Jyoti fills the glasses with water and gives one to Ruhana. They drink the water and sit still at the moment. Jyoti looks at her.

“I never thought that we will be out of that hell.” Jyoti says softly.

“We ought to, Jyoti. Because he’s not worth the explanation. I thought that he might change, but he won’t. And…” Ruhana says softly and keeps her hand on her belly.

“And this ….iska toh koi dosh hain hi nahi. I can’t kill it. And it won’t have any relation with that beast.” Ruhana says hatefully.

“I know, Main khush hoon ki tumne ye faisla liya. Lekin ab hume kaam ki zaroorat hain.”Jyoti says worriedly.

“It’s okay, Jyoti. We will find out something. I will call my friend tomorrow. For now, we must rest.” Ruhana says in concern.

Jyoti nods in agreement and they lie down to sleep. It’s silent and it is healing and soothing. The ladies look at each other and smile. Today, they are going to have a good night’s sleep.

*****
The next morning, Ruhana wakes up and takes a deep breath. She freshens up and is feeling a little light. She looks at Jyoti and she’s still asleep. She finds some marks on her belly and hands, which she didn’t notice earlier. Maybe, she’s been his prey too. She feels pained but she knows that they are safe now and from now on, they will live together.

She orders breakfast and picks up her phone. She finds a known number in the chat list and she smiles. The very name brings joy to her. She immediately calls the number and a deep, masculine voice falls in her ears.

“Where have you been, Ruhana? I’ve been looking for you for so many days.”

“I needed your help. And you’re lost somewhere!”

“Tumne toh kaha tha ki main hamesha available rahungi, aur tum hi gayab ho!”

“Kavinn! Relax! I will tell you everything. But for now, can you meet me in Hotel Rainbow?” Ruhana smiles after listening to him.

“Hotel Rainbow? All well?” Kavin counter-questions her.

“I will tell you, Kavin. Please come up! Abhi ek tum hi meri madad kar sakte ho!” Ruhana says over the phone.

“Thanks, Kavin! Please come soon.” Ruhana says softly and cuts the call.

In the meantime, Jyoti wakes up and asks Ruhana what she’s up to. Ruhana tells her that her friend is coming to meet them. Jyoti seems a little disturbed but Ruhana comforts her. They didn’t have any clothes, and Ruhana didn’t have time to pick clothes, so she just picked up her phone and wallet and ran out of the house and so did Jyoti.

Since Ruhana knew that there’s a mall nearby, they freshen up and go to the nearby mall and purchased a dress each. Ruhana is sure that Kavin will surely bring help to her.

After that, they take chances to take shower and dress up. Meanwhile, Ruhana’s phone rings and it’s Kavin. She tells him her room number and asks him to meet her in the hotel room.

A little while later, Kavin knocks the door and Ruhana opens the door. The two of them are meeting after a long time. He pulls her in a hug and suddenly, she whines, as Kavin’s hand touch her hand where she’s already hurt. Kavin is astonished. He could see some marks on her hand and on her forehead too.

“Ruhana, is everything alright?” He asks, he’s panicked at the moment.

“That’s a long story, Kavin. Aur main us baare mein baat bhi nahi karna chahti. Lekin main tumse madad chahti hoon.” Ruhana says.

“Ruu, I have been looking for you since three months. I went to your home, wo building hi badal gayi. Secretary said that you left the house. Aakhir thi kahan tum?” Kavin asks.

“Bas ye samajh lo, kisi tarah apni jaan bachakar aayi hoon. Ye meri dost hain. Aur hume tumhari madad chahiye.” Ruhana says.

“Okay, you come home with me. I need someone like you for my business. I wanted to talk to you, but now, you’re doing it already.” Kavin says, stating that she will work with him.

Ruhana is surprised. He nods and tells her that he’s started his own fashion company and he wants her to manage it with him. This will be their joint company. He also adds, that she and Jyoti can stay with him in his house until Ruhana arranges for her own home. Ruhana smiles and thanks Kavin. She then turns to Jyoti and asks her to go home with Kavin.

“Where are you going?” Kavin asks.

“I have urgent work to do. Kisi ko uski aukaat dikhaani hain. Tum Jyoti ko ghar le jaao. Main aati hoon.” Ruhana says.

*****

The trio leave the hotel and Ruhana takes an auto towards Khanna Associates– Vineet’s office. Ruhana is astonished to find that there are a few reporters outside the office and also, there’s some sort of checking going on in the office. It’s been almost three months that Ruhana entered the office. The receptionist runs to her.

“Ruhana, please in reporters ko jaane ko bolo. They feel that our company is doing wrong things.” the lady says.

“Jab boss hi itna gira hua hain toh company mein gadbad toh hogi hi. “ Ruhana says hatefully.

“What are you saying? You work here, Ruhana.” Sana, her friend says.

“No, I was forced by your boss! He’s a beast in the face of the gentleman.” Ruhana says, attracting the media towards herself.

She gets to know that the police think that Vineet is doing some illegal business behind the name and fame of Khanna Industries. Taking the opportunity, she leaks a video to the media, which she made last night. Yep, she recorded a video when Vineet tried to kiss her forcefully. She did it in such a way that her face was not visible in the video and she gave the statement that Vineet has molested and raped many girls before her, and has done the same to her many times in last five months.

Everyone in the office are shocked to hear it but they can’t do anything against her as she has proof. As one of the reporters asks for her statement, she speaks against Vineet and tells everything that happened with her.

“I wish, no other girl gets to face it. Please keep up your courage. And Mr Vineet Khanna, you’re finished. Now you will regret to your acts. Arsh se farsh pe giroge ab tum.” She says and takes her to leave.

*****

The news spread like fire and all of Vineet’s clients cancelled their deals. His shares broke and he suffered a huge loss. His habit of using women for sexual pleasure has brought him to the floor. He’s angry, but there’s nothing to be done. His Personal Secretary tries to calm her, but he scolds her.

“You could have stopped her. Why did you let her do that?” He shouted.

“She was not in a mood to listen. I didn’t know it will happen!” The girl replies scaredly.

“Huh! No one can finish me! Galti Ruhana ne ki hain lekin sazaa ab tumhe milegi.” Vineet says, as he holds the girl’s wrist tightly and drags her to his room.

Ah! He’s never changing and the beast inside him will never let him change.

*****
Ruhana reaches Kavin’s home and finds questions in his eyes. She tells him all that has happened to her– job, accommodation change – Vineet’s behaviour and now her pregnancy. As they watch the news, Ruhana has a content smile on her face.

“Finally, he’s got what he deserved.” She says.

“But, this could be risky. You could have told me.” Kavin says, he’s concerned about his friend.

“Kavin, until you’re there, I’ll be alright.” Ruhana says and he embraces her in his arms.

*****
Time passes by. It’s Ruhana’s eighth month. Seven months have passed by. She’s started working with Kavin and has purchased her own house. Jyoti lives with her and takes care of Ruhana. They both do things together—especially cooking the food.

It’s a fine day, Ruhana is at the office while Jyoti promised to bring food for both Kavin and Ruhana. She’s on her way to the office when she spots someone outside the office premises. He looks simple but is still not sober. He’s Vineet, maybe, he wants to talk to the owner.

Jyoti ignores him and enters the office. She enters the cabin which is both Kavin and Ruhana’s joint cabin. She keeps the bag on the couch and tells Ruhana that she saw Vineet outside the office. That’s when Kavin tells that Vineet has filled some tender and has come for the same.

Ruhana rages and tells Kavin that they will not deal with him. He’s the one she never wants to see. Okay, maybe, it’s his child in her womb, but she hates him to the core. Also, she tells Kavin that she wants to meet Vineet.

A little while later, Vineet enters the cabin. He might have fallen to the ground, but he’s still egoistic and beast of a man. He’s shocked to see Ruhana in front of him and walks towards her in anger. But Kavin comes in between stopping him, holding his hand.

“You’re in my office, so behave, Mr Khanna.” Kavin rolls his eyes at him.

“She’d do the same to you, that she did to me.” Vineet says angrily.

“I’ll manage, but as far as I know, she’s not like you.” Kavin says firmly.

“Mr Khanna, I am not like you. I’ve gone through so much pain, but I won’t do it to others, Vineet. But you won’t understand it. You’re one egoistic man. Tumhari jo haalat hain, uske baad bhi tum nahi sudhre. Itne mahine ho gayem fir bhi muh utha ke aa gaye.” Ruhana says coldly.

“You can leave, hume tumse koi deal nahi karni.” Saying so, she tears the tender papers and throws it on Vineet’s face.

Vineet is gazing at her when she asks him to leave.

“Tumhare ghoorne se sach nahi badlega. Aur na hi tumhe koi sachchai pata chalegi. Tum jaise insaan ka chehra bhi main nahi dekhna chahti. Security?” Ruhana says coldly.

Two men came in and pushed Vineet out of the office. At the same time, Ruhana feels a little yet intense pain. She looks at Jyoti and Kavin who take her to the hospital. The doctor takes Ruhana into the operation theatre. Already there are complications in her pregnancy and maybe, she will have a premature baby.

Kavin completes the formalities and is waiting patiently. Two hours later, the doctor comes out of the operation theatre and informs them that Ruhana has given birth to a daughter. Kavin and Jyoti smile at the moment and the doctor allows them to meet her as they shift her into a normal ward.

*****
Kavin gets some prescribed medicines from the chemist and enters the ward, where her finds Ruhana sitting on the bed holding her newborn in her arms. She smiles at Kavin and thanks him for his help.

“That was righteous at the moment. You don’t need anyone though, but you know that I’m always there.” Kavin smiles.

“Yeah! But thanks, Kavin. If it hadn’t been you, I’d not be able to do all of this.” Ruhana smiles weakly.

“Make this little girl as strong as you are.” Kavin says, as he strokes the newborn’s head.

“She’ll be my replica, Kavin. She’s Raina — Raina Mehra. Whatever it was, she’s pure and she’s my part. And she’ll be stronger than I was.” Ruhana says, her eyes are teary but her heart is full.

That night, Kavin decides to throw a party. They reach Ruhana’s home where Kavin treats the ladies to his feast. While Ruhana adores her little one —- all set to make her a Beauty with courage, passion and Love.

Ruhana has finally overcome her past and is happy with her daughter, Raina — living a happy life.

****THE END****

Ruhana overcomes her fear and is now one strong, independent woman. That's how I think it should have been.

Thank you to everyone who has read this and kindly leave the comments about how you like the story.

See you in the next one, soon.

-RuVineet ❤️