Chapter 5: Disaster in air

''I want to tell you something..'' Khushi come forward and stood straight in front of her. After a plain silence, she finally decided to reveal the most bitter truth of her life.

''Aunty..I cannot marry Rishab..'' She announced straightforwardly. Ground slipped from her feet hearing Khushi's words.

''Have you lost your mind. This is not time for your jokes. Go and get ready..''

''I am damn serious..'' She doubtfully glance at her.

''What is your new drama khushi..'' Old lady was annoyed.

''Please calm down, Aunty..I will make her understand..'' Kaira try to handle the situation. But khushi didn't seem to listen. Everything is slipping away. She was clueless what has happen to her suddenly when both are so much in love from past 3 years.

''Aunty, I know what you are feeling right now but I am sorry to say that I cannot marry your son..''

''Khushi enough is enough! Everyone waiting for bride in alter..Rishab already arrive..Why you doing this to my son?'' She shouted, demanding answer of her query but in return she got her silence.

How she tell her what nasty game fate played with her. Neither she tell her truth nor she remain silent. Why Devimaiyya, why you do this to me? Where were you when that animal tainted my virginity..Why you failed to protect your child? Every pore of her body was screaming death.

''Take me to you..I don't want to live in this cruel world where only monsters exists..'' She was dying every single second remembering the night she spend with that cruel beast. Her mind was too much stressed and since that incident she wasn't able to breathe properly.

''Kaira, make her ready within 5 minutes..I don't have much time to waste on her..'' She commanded sternly and turn to leave.

''Aunty I will not marry him why don't you understand..'' Rishab's mother stop in her track and turn to grabbed her shoulder aggressively.

''You filthy girl! Because of Rishab I agreed for your alliance and here you are showing your tantrum. You can't say no to him. He love you very much and for my son's happiness I can do anything even if I need to make him marry a murderer or cheater I don't care. You cannot broke his heart AGAIN..'' Khushi closed her eyes bearing her words. The tag of being a cheater was clenching her heart.

''Aunty please calm down. You cannot humiliate khushi like this..'' Kaira pull her hand off from hurting khushi.

''So what do you expect from me..She have shown her real place by rejecting my son. I always thought what magic this girl created on Rishab that he go against his parents wishes just to be with her..''

''You are right. I am not liable for him anymore..'' Khushi spoke slowly with her eyes reflecting numerous pain. While kaira touched her shoulder supporting her continuously, giving her assurance glances. Against all odds, there is some solace within her heart as she have a true friend who always stood for her in every thick and thin. Everyone left her side but kaira always remain by her side and support her in every problems she faced till now.

''Stop your non sense, khushi..I would not tolerate this shit anymore..''

''Please don't force me to be with him. He deserve much better girl, not me..''

''Shut your bloody tongue..It's a matter of my family reputation, you won't deny to marry him. I cannot disgrace our name in the society for a cheap characterless girl like you. You should be grateful my son choose you ignoring all your mistakes you committed in the past otherwise no man will marry a girl after what you have done. There are million girls ready to be with him but to my bad luck, my son cannot see anything other than you..''

''Then why are you wasting your time in convincing me..go and make your son marry to a girl of your type..'' Khushi snapped loosing her control. She cannot bear any more humiliation. Every now and then someone point a finger on her character. Is it was her fault that her fiancee sold her body to her biggest enemy?

''Is ladki ki itni himmat mujhse jaban lada rahi..'' (This girl have so much dare to argue with me)

Furiously, she raised her hand to gave a tight slap. Khushi close her eyes to receive the pain but before it did reach her cheeks, it been held by opposite person.

''Who gave you right to hurt my love..'' Khushi open her eyes and saw the lady's hand been gripped by Rishab.

''Rishab beta, this cheap girl gone completely mad..she is rejecting you..'' She snarled shooting daggers at her.

''Stop it mom! I will not tolerate a single word against her..'' Rishab shot back with the same rage she was showing.

''You are defending her but unfortunately she don't even care about you and your feelings..'' His eyes were fixed at her but Khushi look away.

''I deserve it...'' She was getting frustrated by his stupidity.

''She made you blind in her love. Open your eyes and see her real face..she is taking advantage of you..''

''No mom it was me who took advantage of her love..She is very pure..'' Khushi closed her eyes to bear the burden of his words.

Pure and me? She laughed bitterly. A strange type of darkness consume her.

''When you got to know what horrifying deeds I have done with this innocent soul you will also hate me..'' Summoning all the remaining strength, he decided to reveal the entire truth.

''Last night i send khushi to-'' He was going to open up the inner storm of her but a voice from behind interrupt him.

''What is going on here..'' Payal made a sudden entry and found the disturbed look of everyone.

''What happen Bhai? Is everything okay?'' There was a pin drop silence from all ends. The look on their faces was looking like some serious discussion was taking place. Definitely something is happening that doesn't seems normal to her. Her eyes shifted to gaze at khushi.

''Bhabhi, Why you are not ready till yet..Panditji is saying only 1 hour left for Muharat..'' She exclaimed getting highly worried.

''Can you guys excuse us..i want to talk to Khushi privately..'' He requested without removing his gaze from her. His mother gave a angry glare to her and went out cursing her. Once everyone take the leave, Rishab close the door and walk toward her. Her back was facing him.

''I will not force you to marry me. After what I have done with you I can imagine how much difficult it was for you to forgive me..I will take this as a punishment for making you go through all this. It will be only your decision to choose your path and I promise no one will say a word to you..'' Khushi turned to look at him with tears brimming down her cheeks.

''You are free to go away from my life..'' He said with choked emotions. Her silence said it all. He don't need any confirmation. Although it pained him a lot but for her happiness, he is ready to sacrifice anything. Even if it cost for loosing her, he will bear it. Controlling his hidden emotions, he speak up with heaviness in his voice.

''I will make all your arrangement to shift at a place far away from this city, specially from Asr. He will never able to reach you. You will be safe there. You can trust me in that..''

''Rishab..'' She couldn't hold the burden anymore and directly ran into his arms. She try to say something but words weren't slipped from her mouth due to heaviness in her heart.

''Its okay khushi..You don't need to say anything..'' He broke the hug and careless her hairs and wipe her tears.

''Keep smiling and take care of yourself. I love you and will always love you till my last breathe..'' She felt touched by his words. Remembering Arnav cruel behavior, her blood boiling. Both are so different from each other.

At one side there is Arnav. That person who didn't let any stone upturned to make her life miserable. He snatched every single happiness from her life which she adore mostly and other side there is Rishab, he always love her without any expectation in return. He is ready to sacrifice all his happiness just to bring a small smile on her face. Without elders nod, he go against to his parents to marry her. Now she begin to realize why her mother wanted her to married to Rishab at first place. He loved her so much, even ready to accept me even by knowing my purity already been taken by someone else. How could she insult his love by disapproving him. She would defiantly fulfill her mother last wish. With that thought, she look back into his eyes.

''I think we should go down and announce about calling off of this wedding..'' He get hold of her hand and guide her out of the room but she stopped him in the midway.

''I am ready to give you one chance..''

''What..'' He couldn't believe his ears.

''You heard it right..i am ready to marry you..'' His eyes sparkled in joy. Without any second delay, he took her into his embrace.

''Thank you so much for forgiving me, khushi. You have really a big heart. I will never broke your trust. You have no idea how happy I'm getting your approval..I love you baby..'' He let's go of her and lean down to kiss her lips but khushi already raked her hand stopping him.

''Please Rishab don't come near me..''

''What happen khushi..?''

''Before taking seven vows of marriage, I want to tell you something..''

''Haan bolo..''

''Every man desire a girl who would love him senselessly. Although we would live like a husband and wife but we can never be a normal couple. I can never able to..[Paused] Rishab that man literally killed my soul and after facing all this I will never able to satisfy you in bed..I am not ready for physical intimacy because 3 years ago he..''

''Shh.. You didn't need to say anything else. I do respect your feelings, the pain you went through in past. No girl deserve this kind of life you faced, because of that monster. Your presence in my life is more than enough to spend rest of our lives happily and I promise I won't do anything that cause you hurt in any way in our married life ahead..'' She feel touched by his assuring words..'' Without saying a word further, she grabbed her wedding attire and marched toward the washroom with a broad smile on her face.

After facing so much hardship, something good is going to happen with her. Hopefully everything goes well after this moment and she able to get back her lost happiness from this new relationship.

''I will be waiting for my bride downstairs..'' He said lovingly and shut the door from outside before moving out.

~~~

Aman get shocked seeing the much calm face of his chief. Asr's eyes were fixed at his laptop. On top of that, a dangerous type of smile were playing on his lips which he never witness before.

''Are you okay?''

''Absolutely..''

''But..''

''We have meeting right today..?'' He couldn't make head or tail of the situation. How could he behave so normally like nothing had happen. He have seen him so broken few hours before and now? What had happened in those few hours that he was looking so fresh and happening. May be khushi's death news reached to him. He was making up his own assumptions but then it click him. How this is possible, it has still time for that. Then what is the reason behind his calm behavior? Did he lost his memory or hit his head somewhere? He mumbled in his heart.

''I want every details of today's presentation within an hour..got it..''

''Asr, today is khushi's wedding..''

''So?'' Arnav was munching sandwich and switch on the Bluetooth to made a call.

''How could you let this marriage to occur. I mean that bit**..''

''Mind your language, Aman..'' He eyed him.

''I am sorry Asr but that girl haven't done anything good that i would give her respect. Did you forget what she has done with you?'' Arnav didn't respond to his query and marched toward his study room taking his laptop. Aman sighed for not getting any feedback from his end except his silence.

''You can make fool to everyone but I know from inside you are dying every moment without HER..'' His mobile beep brought his attention back to present. An evil smile creep on his lips seeing the message.

''Breathe some last few moment of your life, khushi gupta. Very soon you are going to meet your late parents in a hell..''

~~~

''Bhabhi did you need any help?'' Payal knock the door while khushi was busy in wearing her ear rings with her eyes fixed at the wall clock.

''No wait I will be coming in 5 minutes..''

''Okay..''

''Devimaiyya keep your blessings on us..I am going to start my new life with Rishab..I know he did many mistakes which are unforgivable but don't know why my mind wanted to give him one last chance for the sake of my mother..'' Khushi gaped feeling light. Her heart was beating violently which did not seems normal. She turn to look around but there is no one. She brushed those unusual thought out from her mind and sit in front of mirror to wear her accessories. Her hairs were tied in a loose bun and she wore her necklace and mang-tikka. Once done, she got up in the search of dupatta when her mobile rang.

''Hello sexy bride..'' His mocking voice reached her ears. Her demeanor changed to serious one.

''You! How dare you call me!!!!!''She was going to shut the call but his next word stop her.

''What to do, your fruity scent is still lingering in my body. After having you in my bed, I feel a sudden desire to make you mine once again..'' His voice was deep and intimidated.

''What say..ready to spend another night with me..''

''Shut up you bast***..'' His shameful words was making her hell mad.

''You will come to me..'' He press each and every word huskily.

''Never..''

''Yes sweetheart. You will come to my arms in your own accord and plead me to make love to you.'' He challenged her with new determination.

''How dare you..'' She greeted her teeth.

''Chill honey! How many times I need to remind your anger is injurious for your health. Anyways i call you only to congratulate you for your wedding..I must say you are looking deadly hot in my favorite red color deep neck blouse..it is giving me open invitation to claim you right there..'' Her eyes popped out in astonishment. Khushi covered herself with dupatta instantly.

''I already seen you in and out don't feel shy baby. This time I will take you slow and smug the pink lipstick of yours in such a way you won't be able to speak for many days..'' She get stunned. How does he know what color lipstick I m wearing..'' She look here and there to check him but couldn't comprehend anything.

''You are spying at me!'' He laughed wickedly.

''Don't use your empty head and enjoy your married life with your useless Rishab. His acting skills quite impressed me. What a mind blow acting he did to convince you. Hats off to him. I must say he should try his acting talent in Bollywood rather than wasting it on faking his love for you..''

''Not a word against my Rishab..'' He crock his eyebrow.

''Woah..My beautiful lady is in so much love for another man!'' He laughed.

''I am not yours and can never be yours. Did you understand..'' Her eyes flickered around to find him.

''Don't miss me so much otherwise I will directly land in your bedroom to..''

''What do you want from me..For god sake stop torturing me..You got what you want now go to hell..'' She roared.

''Of-course darling! I will go to hell but you know you will get bored here without me so I am thinking to take you with me. You would be a good company to gave me entertainment in hell and then i able to torture you even more without any disturbance..''

''Cut your crap and spare me..''

''Did it happen you ask something and I deny you. You want freedom I will give you but at the end you have to come to me..'' He smirked evilly with an absolute confidence.

''Never!'' She yelled. ''I would die but will never allow you to ruin my life again..''

''Refusal, hatred, denial. This is all I get from you and I like it because it evoke monster in me..'' She clenched her fist and jaw raggedly. Even she don't know why she is tolerating his craps. She wanted to disconnect the call but his every word adding fuel to her burns.

''Keep your hairs open..You look stunning in that..'' He said shocking her further.

''How did he know what I m doing and wearing?'' Why every-time he shock her by showing animistic side of his? She wondered flabbergasted and began monitoring the entire place keenly. While Arnav was enjoying her tensed filled expression with his leg crossed across his bed. That's when her eyes landed on a small CCTV camera fitted in a corner in a flower pot.

Till now she didn't realize he was keeping an eye on her by observing her every movement through his laptop. This man is so dangerous and unpredictable. He could go to any extend to harm her. If he can fit camera in Rishab's house without anyone acknowledgement then she can imagine what he will do in future.

''You bloody monster..How dare you fit camera in my bedroom! Don't you have any shame..'' Khushi spat with so much hatred and went to broke his camera when suddenly a sharp pain shot on her head making her completely numb to the surrounding.

He get astonished viewing the unconscious khushi laying in a ground. His eyes then spot a tall man behind her with a rod in his hand. His face was covered with mask. He lifted her up on his shoulder and jumped from the window taking her away from his sight.

''Who is another villian in our love-hate relationship. Interesting very very interesting..'' He take back his seat arrogantly and close his eyes. There is no sign of worry on his face.

''Its so sad khushi..You are kidnapped from your own wedding and no one there to help you..'' He wondered sympathetically.

His body get tensed as the terror filled voice again started to torture him.

''PLEASE SAVE ME! I NEED YOU..YOUR DOLL NEED YOU BADLY..YOU ARE MY ONLY HOPE..'' Some corner of his heart was not at rest.

Even with close eyes, her words keep haunting him and those EYES. There is so much pain in them. Immediately he open his eyes and jerk up in a sudden to have a look around.

He began pacing in his vacant room left and right restlessly. This feeling grew worse.

''Khushi gupta! I wish you will burn in hell like the way you burn me every single second of my life..'' He punch his hand on the mirror to punish himself for building a soft corner for her. He slipped the drink in one go and threw the glass on the floor.

~~~

Slowly, khushi open her eyes. Her head was throbbing with pain. She grew nervous scanning her eyes in a dark place.

''Where I am..'' She cannot able to see anything properly. She bite her lips to control the panic that was bubbling up. She was sitting in a chair with her hands and legs tied with it.

She try to struggle to freed herself but nothing is working. By now she would be Rishab's bride but again destiny betray her, snatching shattered piece of left over things remaining. She needed to leave this place as soon as possible. Rishab would be waiting for her in alter. What he will be thinking by not seeing him there? No I can't broke his trust again. She need to get back before anyone found out she was missing. With determination, she was trying her best to remove the steel grip of knot from her hands .

''Devimaiyya please help me!'' She took a deep breathe and continue moving her hand to get rid of it. But in return it was causing her pain and bruising her soft skin.

''Don't panic khushi. All problems will be solved once I get from this place..'' She try to assure herself and took deep breathe to calm her heart. She froze on her place hearing some footsteps coming nearer and nearer. There was a man standing few inches away while his face wasn't visible to her due to the darkness revolving all around.

''Who are you? Why you bring me here..'' Upon getting no answer from his side, she began shouting for help looking here and there. She gulped when he began advancing toward her.

''Please leave me..today is my marriage everyone is waiting for me..You want money I will give you..'' She said showing her jewelry to him.

''I don't want your money..I want your life..'' Saying this, he took out a sharp knife and started to walk close to her. Terror overpower her senses. She shout, scream, yell but there is no mercy for her.

''No please no..don't kill me..'' Her eyes didn't rest on him. It passed everywhere while scanning the place to find a way out. She was trembling and tremor was passing through her.

''Koi hain bachaoo!!!!!!'' He raised his hand to hit the girl with a sharp object when a sudden kick landed on his gut from her hips. He fell down on the ground making him hissed in horrible pain.

''Bit**..'' He try to got up but again fell down due to terrible pain. On the other hand, khushi anyhow managed to open one knob through her teeth followed by other.

''Devimaya shakti dena..Devimaiya shakti dena..'' (Gave me strength..gave me strength)

She free her hands and went lower to untie her legs. Throwing the robe away in some corner, she got up from the chair and raised her foot to ran away. One hard push and she fell on the ground hitting her head. She winced and turn her head and saw the same man struggling to walk past her. She drag herself back while a man took a step ahead and started limping forward toward her.

''You dare to hit me..now see what a brutal death I will give you..'' Loosing his patience, the tall man gripped her hairs and slap her hard on her cheeks making her fell on the ground again, hurting the same spot. Her lips started bleeding. But she is not a girl to give up so easily. She is a fighter. And she need to stay alive not for herself but to punish that monster who is the reason of her all miseries and pain. She cursed Arnav Singh Raizada under her breathe and kicked the goon on his stomach. By taking Arnav's name she got some unknown courage which she never get in any ways. Probably her hatred for him was so strong to face everyone easily.

Turning her head, she saw the man was trying to reach her. Now her body was cold with terror and she remain firm to fight back. Gaining courage, she rose up from her position and try to run away as fast as possible as she could. She was out of breathe now and look around the dark road of street to find any vehicle. She not even know where she was heading. How she will get away from this place she have no idea. Tension and panic travel her whole body.

~~~

A sudden roar burst in the entire premise. Guest already crowded the entire place and started gossiping about the bride as the news of her running away from alter spread like a virus.

''I have already told you that girl were only using you for her own advantage..she never wanted to marry you..'' Ignoring his mother words, Rishab was pacing and began trying her number all tensed and panic.

''There is no use to call her..she ran away disgracing us..''

''Please mom..'' He is not in a proper state to hear anything. Right now he was tensed about khushi safety. Where she went without informing him?

''You still have a hope she will come back and marry you..Khushi ran away accept the truth and move on..''

''No! I know her. She cannot do this to me..She herself told me she wanted to marry me..'' He said faithfully.

''It was entirely my mistake..i shouldn't let her stay alone..'' He remember Arnav Singh Raizada words for not letting her to marry him. He greeted his teeth. That mean he eloped her?

~~~

Grabbing her injured head, khushi turned to the right side and started running to the narrow streets of jungle. She have no idea where she was leading. She need to get rid of this place as soon as possible before that kidnapper catch her again. Out of breathe, she decided to rest for few moments near the edge of a tree. Her hopeless eyes filled with new hope looking at the flash light coming from other side. Hurriedly got up and turn to move toward the other end to show her hand when someone pull her to other side and stabbed the knife on her arms.

She wanted to scream due to horrible pain shooting her veins but a man grip her mouth making her completely numb. Her muscle clenched. Tears was rolling down due to enormous pain. Loss of blood making her dizzy and paralyzed.

''Maa..'' She blink her eyes two three times and saw the tall man carried the sharp object to again twist on her body.

Is this the dead end of her life? She is slowly escaping from this hell. Darkness was absorbing her senses. If the price of those mistakes is death, then she is ready to embrace it.

To be continued!

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