Chapter 9: Jungle mein mangal

Khushi try to move but the pain shot through her injured arms. She tried opening her eyes but shut again because of the sunlight that was hurting her eyes. Her body was throbbing with pain and probably the pain slowly wearing off as she could sense some changes in her body. But then she could clearly recall how she had clung to Arnav last night. Unconsciously she remember he was taking her somewhere in an unknown darkness but then everything black out. She did remember what he was supposed to do with her in a jungle. Slowly she opened her eyes and found that she was in an unfamiliar surrounding, Her body felt paralyzed when she look down and found herself wrapping with sheets. All her senses went alert as soon as she realized she wasn't wearing anything. With astonishment she look at the opposite person. His presence in front of her made her feel to die again.

''What you have-..'' She try to speak but voice betray to come out from her throat. He turn around greeting her with his usual smirk and she look at him wearing his shirt.

''Good morning baby..'' He walk in and plant a peck on her cheek. She shunned himand moved back pulling her sheets closer to her chest.

''Hope you get a peaceful slumber after we..''

''No this is not true..'' She shouted shaking her head.

''Its so sad khushi...you always loose and I always won..''

''I am feeling so pity for you..why you always land up being my bed-mate..''

''The good part is that you never remember about our intimacy..'' He taunted darkly letting her to grip her fist tightened around sheets.

''You bloody animal how dare you!!!!! He laughed and took a seat beside her.

''I can dare because this is what you compel me to do..'' He said grabbing her legs which she used to kick him and her movement ceased.

''What I have done? Why you are punishing me like this..'' She asked struggling by his grip as he pull her closer. She looked into his eyes.

''Don't act as if you don't know..'' His voice turn cold and then she look where his hand moving toward her stomach. She look at him confused.

''I would never forgive you for what you have done to my-..'' His eyes splitting fire and shrugged her off.

''Even I will never forgive..you think you can escape so easily by raping me again and again..its good your parents is not alive to see this side of yours otherwise they would have died in shame again-..'' She wanted to say something more but his action shut her up. He harshly pushed her back and she fell on bed hurting her injury. He greeted his teeth. She hissed as her injury is still not fully cured.

''You have said more than your capabilities. My thinking was so right about all girls and you prove me right by cheating on me. I was so stupid to fell in love with you..'' There was a mad rage in his voice. Her eyes tear up suddenly. She clasped her arms to bear the pain.

''This is because you don't deserve anyone to love you..no women breathe in a air you live..I am sure you have done something that your ex girlfriend left you..it was all fake story Anjali made up, wasn't it?''

Enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He roared in a venom filled voice. Khushi shifted in fear but stay firm. He should be punished. She will make him pay at any cost.

He closed his eyes bearing the pain of his past. Kavya betrayal, His father begging and mother dead body came alive in front of his eyes. The pain was again fresh. His heart had been pieced and broken.

''Say again..'' He grabbed her neck finding her difficult to breathe.

''Le..v..e me..'' She try to push him through his chest and hand.

''I should have let you die on jungle..even it would be better if you become any animal meat..'' He wasn't that easy to fight him. She motion him to let her go instead his grip tighten on her neck. Monster overpower him completely. She did a grave mistake triggering his wounds.

She coughed.

''It took me few minutes to send you at place where your mother gone..'' He said glance at her face turning red. But then something stop him. He left her neck with a jerk and she fell down coughing hard.

''Then..why..you sa..v..ed me..?''

''Because death is a very easy punishment for your sins. You mercilessly burns every inch of my existence in the fire..i will not forgive you for this as long as this fire exist in my heart..'' This voice was grave. He grab her clothes and throw it on her face. She cried in pain kneeling her head closer to her chest.

''Stop your drama and cover yourself..Fortunately I haven't done anything with you last night.'' She immediately look up with shock.

''Your body disgust me!'' He paused.

'But that doesn't mean you get spared from Arnav Singh Raizada..it was just a small trailer Miss Gupta..within next 1 month What I am going to do with you was far dangerous than you ever imagine in your wildest dream..''

''You killed my ANJALI Di, my only reason of survival and for a murderer like you there is only one punishment that is death. I will made your life worst than death..'' He spoke through greeted teeth and left the room.

Her whole body trembled. His words keep reverberated in her mind. Anjali? She glance at the insane person disappearing from her sight and then her hand shivered recalling that incident.

''Yes I kill Anjali..i kill her with my own hands and I have no regret for that..'' Roughly she brushed her tears. She began to breathe harshly. Her inside were shaking.

What he would do now? Her heart lurched at the thought as she rose on her feet to look at her bridal dress.

Does she ever able to become a bride? Her inner voice asked. ''Rishab..where are you? I need you!''

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''What do you mean you don't know?'' Rishab was barking at inspector in the police station.

''Hold your tone Mr Rishab Singhania..we know our job. I will inform you whenever we get any information so be patient''

''Here my fiancee is missing for 2 days and you are telling me to be patient..'' He yelled banging his table furiously pulling everyone attention back at him.

''That Asr kidnap my bride..why don't you arrest him..''

''This is police station so keep your tone low..''

''But sir why don't you understand I am damn sure he is behind khushi's kidnapping. God knows at which condition she will be..'' He was getting tensed. Inspector look disinterested.

''Why don't you take action against him? He shouted frustrated.

''I am warning you last time if you again shouted at me I will put you behind the bar..''

''No need to do anything I will find my khushi by myself..'' Frustrated Rishab, tore the FIR sheet and walked away helplessly. After a while, inspector rang a person.

''I did as you said sir..

''Thank you inspector Bakshi..i owe you for that..''

Don't be! Asr have done a lot for my family and I am honored that i able to help you. I know Asr from many years and i know he have nothing to do with that girl's kidnapping..'' After a while, he shut the call and Aman began to think something deeply.

''I don't understand why chief saved that girl..'' He wondered and took Anjali's frame with tears in his eyes.

''I will not not leave that girl..she snatched the most precious person from me..I hate her..i bloody hate her..'' His entire body was burning with fire.

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Khushi felt a soft hand on her head. Sorrowfully, she lifted her head and glance at the old lady.

How are you feeling now? She asked out of concern. Khushi didn't reply and continue to staring her with blank expression. Her face turning pale and weary. As if she was strained with some problem in her life.

''I want to die..'' Her vision was still blurred and her legs felt heavy.

''Why you saying like that..you got such a lovely husband who cares for you so much..''

Husband? She chuckled in pain. This words didn't belong to her dictionary. She only born to become a mistress.

''Did you guys have a fight? Why you're sad beta..'' She touch her cheeks lovingly. Khushi stare into her eyes remembering her mother. The same warmth she felt which she used to felt being close to her mother.

''Do you know entire night your husband took care of you..I have seen how much he cares for you..'' Khushi went dumb folded. She keep on gazing her not able to digest her words. One time he claim to hate her and other time do things to protect her. What does he want? Her attention brought back to the lady when she securely placed her to the bed and feed her medicine.

''I am fine Aunty..can I use your phone..?''

Ofcourse why not Beta! She got up and guide her toward her landline phone kept in the small living area. Hurriedly khushi dial a number.

''Hello Rishab..please come here...hello..hello'' She try to speak holding the receiver with her both hand but couldn't be hear anything properly. Hopelessly, she dial again. Old lady does notice some tension building in her.

''I think it is dead due to signal problem..'' Her face dropped.

''Don't be sad There is PCO boot 5 Km away if you want you can inform your family from that boot..''

''Thank you Aunty..thank you so much..You have no idea how much i am grateful for you..'' She hugged her happily.

''If anyone should be thankful then it was HIM..i haven't done anything..'' She look away annoyed. She not wanted to hear his name even though he saved her life but was only for his own benefit. After some moments, Khushi escort from her house thanking her for her kindness.

''Beta wait for your husband!'' She call khushi from behind but she didn't stop. After reaching few distance, she slightly turn and saw the old lady standing near the door waving her hand. She smiled recalling the days of her childhood. It was the same way her mother used to stand at door waiting for her to come back from college. Her eyes turn mist.

''God bless you..'' Old lady uttered with her eyes continue to stare her.

''Do come again when you get time..'' Khushi nodded wiping her tears and walk away.

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She was trying to walk as fast as she could. But the pain on her right shoulder getting worst. She was out of breathe now. Her throat went dry. She decided to rest for a while near the tree. Exactly when she would be sitting she heard a scary voice of a animal. Probably it is a lion. She jerk up in fear clutching the side of her dress. Terror ruled when the voice getting nearer and nearer.

''Devimaiya raksha karna..!'' She mumbled and hurriedly grabbed a wooden stick from the side of her legs in defense. But how she will fight against a lion. A few more minutes and she were going to be hysterical for sure. Anyhow she need to reach boot. She took a deep breathe and continue to ran out from this place as early as possible. But she didn't know where she was heading. Everything look new to her. Where she would find a road? All paths looking similar. It would be better if she would ask that lady proper address instead of roaming here and there. Now if she want still she cannot go back to her place as she already crossed long distance far away from her hut.

''All the problem are going to be solved once I get rid of this jungle..everything will be back to normal, just as it should be..'' She assured herself and took a deep breathe to calm her heart that was pulsating violently against her ribs. She started to run not to get catch by any animal.

What! She exclaimed out to herself clutching her abdomen, panting for breathe. His roaring voice are very close.

''Don't panic! Don't panic! She assure herself. She walk few meters here and there trying to register if she has been in that place before. She was too focused in running away didn't notice a man standing in front of her. All she knew was she was crashed with full force with a hard body. She took her hand in air and attack the person with her wooden stick. Scared of the collision all she could do was to scream on top of her voice.

''Ahhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'' He heard her scream leaving him absolutely petrified by her behavior. Here he was beaten up and she was shouting. Instantly he taken charge of her body and pinned her. Within a second, both were behind the tree.

''Shh.. A single noise from you I will break your neck..'' He threaten in a low voice. Khushi doubt if he would kill her but she couldn't take the risk either. Finally the panic began to rise when she heard the same roaring sound of a lion coming closer. Her legs wobble, face sweating and body shivering when she saw a lion before her eyes. Arnav was make sure they were well hidden from his view. Unable to carry the weight of pressure, she snuggled to his chest. He was silent and saw her eyes widening in fear. Her mouth pressed by his hand and he used his arm to cover her waist. She didn't struggle nor push him. He balance her from falling down as he can sense she was still trembling .

She didn't want to get killed by any animal. For the first time she witness any lion live in front of her. Its better to remain in her enemy arms rather than risking her life. Arnav felt her pressing herself against him in fear. Although he hated this girl but he had no intention any lion to target them specially her. The best he could do was stay silent and let them to be undiscovered until he left.

Arnav wanted to look away but didn't. She slowly broke the hug and their eyes met. He wished there should be another person with him. He should have used his gun and get rid of this animal. But now he was trapped with a girl for whom he had having unnamed feelings from so many years. Her lips parted and Arnav wanted to forget everything she have done and make love to her just like that NIGHT. The heat began to rise and their bodies touched. Khushi close her eyes and flashes of that night came before her eyes. Once she had submitted her body to that man but it meant nothing to her. She was regretting every single moment of her life for committing that sin. Arnav open her hairs and let it to fall down her shoulder as he like. She look ethereal.

That animal disappear long time ago but they were too lost to realize it. A wind snatched the lock of her hair slapping her check. Very tenderly, he trace his finger on her cheeks and remove the lock on her face. Realization drawn upon him as soon as his mobile rang. His whole life flashed in front of his eyes. He look at her with fuming rage.

He had given his trust- a trust he was cared to bestow on anyone. This girl broke it all into numerous pieces. Arnav look into her eyes and recalled how brutally she killed his sister in front of his eyes. Angrily, he pushed her away with such a huge force making her to fell down on the ground.

''No use..'' He barked.

''What?'' She was taken aback with surprise by his sudden action and slowly got up on her position fighting with her pain.

That was the right step he started doubting females. It was only his Anjali Di who took care of him and make him a nice human. She always told him khushi is a innocent girl but she was been proved wrong. This girl have no humanity. He killed his only sister without any mistake leaving him with nothing.

''Is this a way to treat a girl..?'' Her voice hit him. His red furious eyes met hers.

''So now you are planning to get close to your enemy but sadly it is not easy to deal with Arnav Singh Raizada..''

''Excuse me! I have no interest in you. I hate a single sight of yours..why you always come making my life more miserable. It was you who try to..''

''I saved you from that animal and here you are accusing me?'' He lashed out.

''I don't need your help..From the time you came into my life, I am only surrounded with problems..''

''Good for you..'' Her mouth open in O-shaped.

''What do you mean..''

''After that I am not going to save you from anyone. I am not your savior or your bodyguard..''

''Then why you come? Go anywhere you want! I am liable to protect myself..Hamara picha chodiye...'' She join her hands

''Yah that I have seen few moments ago..'' She frowned.

''Listen you-..'' She point her finger and he took it down with the same force.

''Dimaag kharab ho gaya tha mera jo main tumhe bachane aa gaya ( It did a mistake I came to this jungle to save you)

''Because of you I am lost in this jungle and to my bad luck my mobile battery is low..''

''Don't shout at me..'' She snapped.

''Do hell with you and your damn craps. Don't you dare come behind me after that..I am not going to save you again..understood..'' She flinched and about to say something but then saw him walking away.

''Haan haan jayeye jayeye..Hum toh jaise mare ja rahe apko apne bahon mein lene ke liye..bade aye hame bachane wale..huh! (Yes yes go go..as if I'm dying to take you into my arms..)

To be continued!

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