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I sincerely apologize for the delay in updating the story. I truly appreciate your patience, understanding, and the continued support you have shown throughout this journey.

I was reading all your comments and concerns and really I was overwhelmed...

Sometimes circumstances require a little more time, but I promise I haven't forgotten this story or the characters you have grown attached to. Thank you for waiting and staying with me. I'll do my best to bring you the next update ASAP...

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KARTHIK'S POV

The first thing I felt was a throbbing headache. With great difficulty, I tried to open my eyes, but it felt as if someone had glued my eyelids shut.

Slowly, my brain began to process the events that had led me to this moment.

As reality gradually settled in, I forced my eyes open, only to close them immediately because of the harsh light. Giving myself some time to adjust to the intensity, I blinked several times to clear my vision and remove the blurriness.

I focused my attention on my surroundings and found Kayal tied to a chair, her mouth gagged with a piece of cloth. What gave me a little relief was seeing that she was conscious. She was looking in my direction, trying to say something, while tears streamed down from her dull, frightened eyes.

All I wanted to do was get up from this fucking chair and reach her, but only then did I realize that I was tied to the chair as well.

"Well, well... look who's woken up from dreamland..." I heard a mocking voice coming from behind me.

"Abishek, what the fucking game are you playing? Stop this shit and remove the rope." My voice hardened.

"My goodness, Karthik... If I were in your place, I would watch what I was saying, because you're not in a position to give me fucking ORDERS. So, mind your words and your tone" he barked like a maniac.

He moved towards Kayal and leaned on her chair from the behind and facing me he said," You know what, you wouldn't be in this situation if you haven't entered in Kayal and my life.

Everything was going well as I planned and smooth until you, idiot decided to interfere.

This desperate bitch was all over me thinking I'd love and fill her life with flowers and hearts without knowing all I wanted to get a taste from her tight pu**y since no one wanted to date a fat cow.

After my rejection, I thought she'd be heartbroken and desperate so I can take the advantage of her distressed situation and make her to get into my bed so I can f*ck her to the oblivion so I could put the full stop to obsession of her body.

But you...you sick bastard ruined my every plan and changed EVERYTHING..." saying he kicked the table which was near him.

Kayal gasped hearing the sound and flinched.

" Atleast I would have gone silently if I had fu*ked her but the incidents what happened afterwards increased my obsession on her and when you bastard kept your hand on me for hurting her and threatened me on my business I changed my plan.

My whole damn plan...

Then and there I vowed to ruin your life and wanted to watch you suffering, so I can play with my toy...
That's why I tempered the wires of your car but you, damn the lucky bastard escaped the sh*t and started to strolling hand in hand like Romeo and Juliet, right in front of my eyes, and the sight of it burned deep within me.

You, Romeo and Juliet finally made me a stalker and I too started to follow you guys like your shadow because I wanted to keep on tabs on your life."

Holy s*it...

My accident and the police officer's statement..

The car following us recently...

And the odd feeling like someone always watching me...

Now only it made sense...

All these time I used to think it might be Siddarth.

Leaning towards me, he asked, "Do you know what, Karthik? One day, I was at your house. I walked through your door and into your bedroom, where I saw you two lovebirds sleeping peacefully, holding on to each other as if nothing in the world could ever separate you.

You know, I was burning inside like coal, watching that scene. It ignited my fury and desperation.

At that moment, I realised that I did not only need Kayal's body. It was not just a desire for one night, but a longing to have her completely, only for myself...

All her love, her soul, and her body...

TO BE MINE...

and that's why I thought to eliminate you from our life."

I was fuming with anger listening to hhs sickening words. My body started to shake and my breathe turned into heavy...

When I looked at Kayal, she was dumbstruck, her face turning pale with shock.

" You f*cking sick bastard, do you understand what the sh*t you were doing... shut the fu*k up and stay away from her. I will kil* you if you tried to lay your fingertips on her in bad intention."

While talking to him, I tried to break the rope bindings, diverting his attention. I knew, for some reason, that he was far more dangerous than I had thought. I needed to act wisely and immediately before he could cause any harm.

I Flexed my wrists outward from the bind and tried to create small gaps, I tucked thumbs inward gradually tried to pull my hand free while he was blabbering mindlessly.

He actually underestimated me and that gave me a chance.

While he was drown on his miserable narration of his sick stories, without giving a second him to react, I leant forwarded hard, tipped the chair over and smashed the chair down before I stood up fast.

He caught by surprise due to my sudden action and before he could try anything foolishly I shoved him away and when he rushed and tried to grab me, I twisted free before he could tighten his hold.

Every second felt desperate as we traded punches and struggled for control, crashing into already aged furniture.

Since he wasn't a trained one and already his mind was not in a stable condition, I used the circumstances against him and was abled to tackle him technically.

I spotted an opening and struck with all my strength. He staggered, his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed unconscious. I stood there, breathing hard, listening for any sign that he might get back up.

When I was sure he wasn't getting conscious any time soon I immediately tied him down with the same ropes which he used to tie me.

Securing the binds I reached for Kayal and her eyes were already drooping so I immediately removed her gag and tried gave her more space to grab the air.

" Kayal....Kayal... Look at me...." I tried to wake her up patting her cheeks but her face completely slack. Her eyelids stayed shut, moments before had vanished. Only the slow rise and fall of her breathing showed that she was still alive and in my arms.

Without any second thought I lifted her body in bridal style and I got out from the room and then from his building.

Shortly, I was able to get her to the hospital with the help of an elderly couple who gave us a lift after seeing my situation and Kayal's condition. They happened to be driving along that route when I was standing in the middle of nowhere like a madman, begging every passing vehicle to stop and offer us a ride.

All I could do was clasp my hands together, tears streaming down my face, and beg, "Please, my wife really needs help. Could you please give us a lift to the nearest hospital? I would be very grateful."

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Kayal was immediately admitted to the ICU, and doctors and nurses were rushing in and out, seemingly unaware of my existence.

More than an hour had already passed, and I was clueless about what had happened to my wife.

My hope in my once hopeless life.

That elderly couple also chose to stay by my side, understanding how restless I was. They continuously comforted me with words of encouragement and hope.

I had spent my entire life overlooking God. I didn't have all the answers, but for the first time, I wanted to seek Him and thank Him for sending help in the form of this elderly couple.

They even took the responsibility of calling my sister and informing her about our situation, while I used the hospital landline to call Ryan, explain what had happened, and tell him what he needed to do next.

Kavya stayed by my side even before I could fully process what was happening. Until now, I still haven't spoken to her about everything that happened. Understanding my state of mind, she quietly gave me the space I needed.

It felt like ages before the doctor in charge of Kayal finally stepped out of the examination room, holding a file with a calm expression. The moment I saw the doctor, I stood up immediately, searching their face for answers.

"Doctor, how is she? Is she okay? What happened to her" I asked anxiously.

I was really scared after everything my wife had been through from this morning.

The doctor gave a reassuring smile. "She's stable now. She was frightened and fainted because of a combination of exhaustion, dehydration and changes happening in her body. but her injuries are not life-threatening. She's responding well to treatment, We've checked her thoroughly, and her condition is getting better."

I closed my eyes, overwhelmed with relief. "Thank you, doctor. Thank you very much... Can I see her?"

"You can" the doctor replied "But there's something important you should know." I was confused.

"During our examination, we discovered that your wife is pregnant...."

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