Firstly I apologise for posting this chapter very late. I am currently caught up with my studies. Since I am giving entrance exams for universities, I am little busy. I am truly sorry for being late.

And secondly, this is the longest chapter I have ever written in my life. I thought that it will be probably 5000+ words but it has exactly 7400+ words excluding my rants. Take enough times coz it's very very very long. 🥲🤌

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SUMEDH

After the performance was over, all the performers were called on the stage including Mallika's team. As a guest of honour, I shared a small speech on my dancing journey which had been unpredictable and eventful to be exact. After that, I was escorted from the big stage to the V.I.P seats reserved for special guests. I took a seat beside Siddharth who gave me a thumps up and grinned. After some more speeches and other essential lectures, all the teams were called on the stage with their guide. As the time slowly came to declare the names of winning team, I gripped my seat tightly, my heart thudding against my chest rapidly. It was Mallika's dream and I wanted her to win this competition. Not because she was the love of my life but because she deserved to win. I had seen her performance. She had put so much efforts to make this performance graceful and best which she did for sure.

Now I wanted her to lift the trophy in her hands and accomplish her dream. I wanted her to win this competition badly. With the racing heart, I kept praying and hoping for her to win. I was not really believer of God but today, I wanted to believe the God for giving my angel the triumph she deserved.

With the moments passing slowly, I inhaled and exhaled airs trying to calm down my palpitating heart. Siddharth glanced at me sqeezing my hand.

"I am sure, she will get what she deserves. She is God's child." He assured with a nod making me shake my head. Avneet's situation was same as she was squirming in her seat impatiently wanting her best friend to win the trophy.

"And the ultimate star of Premier League of Dance Competition is the one and only Florida Art and artist Association."

The crowd sitting below the stage erupted into loud cheers and applause and blinding cameras flashed on the stage as the photographers took hundreds of photos of the champions.

I stood up from my seat and clapped loudly hooting and cheering for my wife as she broke down into happy tears on stage grinning at the audiances. The pure trace of ecstacy and fulfilment was clearly visible on her face. Her eyes were gleaming with pride while she took the trophy along with her other team members. She couldn't help but grasp the new anticipation of reaching the goal through releasing her all sentiments by crying and laughing. The next moment, she handed the trophy to some of her team members before her eyes landed on me. I gave a thumbs up in her direction winking at her.

My eyes shone with pride as she slowly descended down the stairs of the stage, a broad smile on her face. She had that kind of satisfaction written over her. The pure joy of achieving something after struggling with all the battles and pain during the entire journey was indescribable.She rushed towards me still panting after her dance performance, not bothering about all the cameras capturing her movements and lights flashing in her direction.I grinned at her as she directly leaped into me hugging me in her tight embrace. As an instinct reaction, I braught her closer by putting my arms around her hips gently lifting her while she wrapped her both legs around my hips. A smile curved in my lips as her sweet intoxicating scrent filled my senses. I rubbed my thumbs on her back feeling her fumbling against my chest.

"I did it, Sumedh. I did it." She panted, her breath rapidly fanning over my nape as she snuggled face closer to my neck.

"I am so proud of you, Angel." I whispered leaning towards her ear. She lifted her head from my neck to focus on my eyes, a grin plastered on her face.

"Kiss me." She whispered.I tilted my head back before wasting no time in latching my mouth with her. Her sweet, pouty and rosy lips molded with mine in a perfect sync completely taking away my breath. I couldn't fanthom about how much perfect it seemed to just taste her sweet nectar. Her tantalising scent with her body fully pressed on mine braught me euphoric sensations. I was aware of the attention we were drawing from the audiences and everyone present in hall right now including my family. The hushed whispers and talks were heard from others probably because a contestant was almost making out with the guest of honour. Well, they didn't know that she was my wife and she had every right to do anything with me unlike others. None of that mattered for this moment.

It was a moment of pure joy. The joy of her achieving her dream. The joy after getting rid of all the pain and troubles.

****

"Sumedh put me down, right now." She whined while I carried her on my shoulder to the makeup room. She was hanging on my shoulder and putting her all attempts to wriggle out of my grip. Ignoring her cute antics, I chuckled at her lame attempts of throwing several punches on my back.

"Come on, I can walk. I am not some baby." She groaned stopping her movements completely.

"Yes you are." I replied and carefully put her down from my shoulder quickly coiling my hands around her hips pulling her flush against me.

"You are crazy." She said wrapping her arms around my neck.

"I am. Amn't I ?" I smirked in response bending towards her level. She pouted at me before placing her lips against mine. Her hands tugged my hair pulling my head more closer to her. She nibbled on my lip earning a moan from me. My hands roamed all over her back sqeezing her flesh through the fabric. I deepened the kiss using my tounge to collide with hers. My warm tounge tasted every cravice of her mouth leaving nothing behind.

"Ahhh ! Gross! Can you guys refrain yourselves from presenting a free porn show right now?"

We quickly parted away making my face fall in scowl. I turned around to see a tall blonde standing just a few feets away from us with her hands crossed against her chest.

"Lisaaaaa" My eyes widened when Mallika called out her name loudly. Lisa's eyes sparkled with joy as both girls ran to hug each other tightly.

"My girl! You totally killed it. I am absolutely in awe with your performance. You are gonna be a star one day. I am so damn proud of you." The girl named Lisa shouted after pulling back from the hug.

"Congratulations! Babe! You totally deserve it! You rocked it." She beamed at her grinning at her.

"Thanks a lot Lisa." Mallika responded smiling widely and they both jumped up and down before twirling together. All the while,I kept noticing their childish and silly antics. As much as silly it sounded, it was so wonderful to see my girl so happy. Finally after their happy dance, they stopped and came towards me.

"Here, meet my new best friend Lisa. Lisa, this is Sumedh my husband." Mallika introduced me to her. Lisa lifted her eyebrows at me before shaking her head.

"Yeah, I know. I have seen him in the club. Hey, it's Lisa here." She forwarded her hand to me. Girl had attitude.

"Yeah, I know. My wife just told me. You don't need to repeat again." I replied before accepting her handshake. It earned a nudge of elbow and glare from Mallika.

"Are you trying to be rude with me, Mr. Oh so handsome asshole ?" I scowled in response of her caustic tone.

"Come on guys. You are my husband and friend. I expect you to behave well with each other instead of ripping off your heads with your eyes itself." Mallika stopped our glaring competition with her stern voice.

"And you" She pointed at me. "Don't dare to behave rudely with her or try to disrespect her at any cost."

"Fine" I huffed at her throwing an annoying glance in Lisa's direction.

"Anyways, you guys talk. I am going to change my costume."

"Ok" Lisa shook her head before walking outside the room.

"Follow me, asshole." I rolled my eyes at her haughty command.

"Looks like I need to have some serious talks with your husband, Rose. I hope that you won't mind." Mallika laughed in response before shouting a "no" in response.

I immediately pulled her closer pulling her in another kiss.

"Come on, go now." She pushed me pulling away from me. She smiled mischievously before pushing me out of the room and closing the door on my face.

***

"What do you want to talk?" I asked when I stepped out in the hall with Lisa trailing behind me.

"Don't give me the attitude. Stop being so obnoxious jerk." She stumped on her feet letting out a frustrated huff before coming to stand infront of me.

"Oh! Stop calling me names. You don't know who I am." I pointed at her throwing the same glare back.

"Trsut me, I know about you. I know who you are and what you do. I know the history of yours and Rose. I am aware about everything. And let me tell you one thing. I don't care about who you are and I am not afraid of your empty threats. So just drop the attitude and come to the point." She defended, her tone authoritive. I was taken aback by her fearless and confident attitude. I must admit that she was indeed a beauty with brain.

"Fine. But what do you want to talk to me? We have just met few minutes ago." I groaned.

"Actually I have so many things to say but for now I want to go with the first and most important thing." She raised her eyebrows crossing her hands against her chest.

"Speak up." I shook my head blinking my eyes twice.

"Look, you may not like me but I am very close friend of Rose as in Mallika. Though it's been just a year of our friendship, we have grown pretty close. She trusts me and that's why she has opened up to me about everything. I was there to witness her breaking down every single moment, her heart yearning to be with you and regretting over her bad actions. Trust me, it was never easy for her. She never inteded to hurt anyone but somehow the consequences and situation made her to pick a choice.

She was living like a zombie those initial days. I have observed her in worst situations. She has suffered a lot and mostly she still blames herself for everything. Yes, I know that you guys have lost the unborn child and I am sorry for your loss but prevent yourself from putting the blame on her completely because what I have learnt is that she loves you a lot. No matter what, you are and will be her first priority forever. And,she can do anything for you. Anything means anything."

She paused to look up at me. All the while my brain was bringing a lot of painful and amazing memories together,I could feel the overwhelming feeling on my chest. What she had said was completely correct.

"Anybody in your situation would have blamed her. In fact I am admitting that she should not have taken the risk with the baby. It's her fault. But just don't let her blame herself because whether you accept or not, she has done everything just for you at the end. She loves you clearly a lot which is why I am suggesting you to always look after her and be there with her in every stage of life. Trust me, getting someone like her is no less than a rare blessing. Don't ever try to hurt her. You both deserve a wonderful married life. I mean it." She smiled at me after speaking what she had intended to speak out.

"Thanks Lisa and I am sorry for misunderstanding you as well. You indeed are a great friend of her. Thanks for being there for her when she was facing the tough situations of her life. Thanks for helping her to come out of her shallow walls and making her smile. I will be always grateful." I genuinely thanked her offering her a polite smile.

"It's OK. She was very dear to me. She matters a lot and it was my responsibility as her friend as well as human to make sure she is doing all right. I have done it and now it's your turn." She stated looking into my eyes. Her eyes spoke full sincerity and seriousness but lethal understone had me surprised to see how much fearless she was. Her tone held a warning as if I was bound to keep Mallika safe and happy.

"Yeah OK, I have got it. You seem quite dangerous and I am not going to take any chance against you." I jokingly said waving my hands in the air.

"Good for you." She giggled and we both made our way to where rest of my family was sitting. As we neared our room, a loud female shreik was heard.

"I think, it's Avneet." I said looking at Lisa.

"Yeah, it seems so." She shook her head in approval. "Let's go."

We hurriedly sprinted inside the V.I.P room to find Avneet sprawled on the lap of Siddharth, my father and grandmother rubbing their plams from both side and talking things to her. She was unconscious.

"Oh no! She is pregnant.Where are the freaking doctors?" Lisa yelled quickly rushing towards her. My eyes widened in realisation as I cursed out loud.

"You heard her. Where are those fucking doctors?" I asked frantically digging my hand inside my pocket searching for my phone.

"Sumedh, stop yelling for now. She is in critical situation and we have informed the organisers and they are sending the doctors very soon." Dad groaned in annoyance before standing up.

"Sid, pick her up and we need to take her in the hospital right now." Siddharth nodded at me before picking her up in his arms.

"No, firstly we need to talk to the doctor. They are coming. Before rushing into any conclusion, we firstly have to be confirmed about what has exactly happened to her" Lisa interrupted.

"I am not understanding how it can be possible. She is around 8 months pregnant. She has not completed 9 months yet. I am worried about her." Mrs. Singh tariled off, her brows creasing in concern.

Siddharth placed Avneet on a nearby couch. I was going to say something when I was halted by the sound of slamming door as a group of dancers came in the room.

"Mr. Spencer, something happened. It's serious." One of them exclaimed catching my attention. They all looked concerned and stressed about something.

"Can you guys just get out of here right now? We have much more serious problems to deal right now." I mentioned firmly glaring at them.

"We are sorry Mr. Spencer but we have another problem in our hands as well." Another girl from their team responded.

"What?" I asked impatiently.

"Mr. Spencer, Rose is missing. We have looked for her in every corner of the hall but she is nowhere to be found." My eyes narrowed as I heard her statement.

"What do you mean by you haven't found her? I and Riccardo were there when she went to the makeup room for changing her costumes. Where would she go now?" Lisa sauntered across the room to stand in front of the group.

"We don't know anything. We were planning for a celebration party and we planned to invite Rose over the club. When we went to talk to her, we didn't find her in the makeup room. We have tried to look for her everywhere but we haven't found any trace of her. Since Mr. Spencer seems to know her, we have come here because of having an expectation of her to be here. But she was not here as well." That girl explained. I grimaced slightly and ran my hand through my hairs.

"Where can she go right now?" I lifted my arm to message my temple.

"Exactly God knows what has happened to my granddaughter. Where can she go right now? Is she fine? I don't know why I am sensing something wrong. I hope that she must be OK." Mrs. Singh rambled out apprehensively rocking herself while her breath became shallow. I hurriedly rushed towards her side holding her by her shoulder.

"Look Grandma, I promise that I won't let anything happen to your granddaughter. I will bring her back safe and secure. Just trust me on it." I cupped her cheeks giving her a reassuring squeeze on both of her shoulders.

"Sumedh, I know you will do. Just bring her back." Her eyes pooled with tears. I gave a curt nod in her direction.

"Sid Dad and everyone, take Avneet to the hospital right now instead of waiting for those fucking doctors to come. She needs an immediate treatment. Just do what I am saying." I threw a stern and warning through my eyes and blew out my cheeks letting out a sharp breath.

"Sure. Make sure to keep Mallika safe. If you need any help, give me call and I will be there." Siddharth shook his head.

"Ok, I am going to search for her." I stated before marching lut of the room.

"I will come with you." Lisa yelled before she came to match my footsteps.

"Okay " I responded and we both made our way to my car. I wanted to refuse her but seeing her determination, I didn't bother anymore.

***

"Where the fuck is she? She is not answering the phone calls either." Lisa cursed after some minutes of searching her and getting no clue of her.

"Lisa, calm down. We need to keep patience." I focused on driving car alongside keeping eyes on everywhere. Suddenly, my phone beeped with a sound. Hoping it to be Mallika, I put the call on speaker without bothering to check the caller I'd.

"Hello Riccardo, it's Jevika." Disappointment washed through me as another voice spoke from opposite side. I grumbled to myself in anger before releasing some air.

"What the fuck do you want right now Jevika ? I am busy." I knew that I shouldn't taken out my anger on her when she was not the one to be held responsible for the current situation.

"Look, I have something important things to tell you right now. It's that I have seen..

Before she could complete her sentence, I threw a hand in air huffing out loud air.

"Shut up. I have much important stuffs to do right now rather than listening to your fake bullshit. So just for God sake, hang up the call and stop trying to interrupt me in my buisness." I shouted which earned a nudge of elbow from Lisa who glared at me for being rude with her. She snatched the phone from my hand making me scowl at her.

"Hey, it's Lisa, one of Mallika's friend.Pardon for such inhuman behaviour on behalf of Riccardo." I rolled my eyes at her.

"It's OK. He is like that. Anyways, I need to inform you that I have seen Mallika in Florida. I think that someone has kidnapped her."

"What! Who has kidnapped Rose?" Lisa asked darting her eyes to meet with my equal anxious eyes.

"Yeah, I am in Florida for my buisness trip. I just saw Mallika in a car and she was held captive by someone. She was unconscious and was with a man." She replied.

"Jevika, can you tell me how did he look like?" I asked.

"No, I haven't been able to see his face. Only Mallika's face was visible through the window seat and I am following the car right now." My eyes glinted with expectations hearing her words.

"That's great. Keep a track of the car, Jevika. Be careful and make sure to keep yourself hidden.And send us the location right now. We are reaching there as soon as possible." Lisa mentioned as a smile spread out on her lips.

"Yeah sure, I am sending the location right now." She replied and cut the call. I heaved a sigh of relief instantly after getting a clue about her whereabouts now.

***

MALLIKA

I blinked my eyes to open feeling a heavy pressure on my eyelids. I squinted my eyes again to adjust with brightness. My eyes trailed around the room before all the memories soon clicked in my brain. I felt a sticky fluid substance on my forhead and cheeks. As I went to lift my arm, I found myself tied with a chair. Groaning in annoyance, I winced feeling the ache of deep cut on the corner of my forhead and the liquid was my blood.

"So you are awake now." I stilled, my back stiff as I heard the familiar voice of my uncle. I lifted my head to meet his eyes who were gazing at me. He looked like some predator, ready to pounce on me in a moment. He stood there still in his oh-so charming form even after getting so much beatings from Sumedh's men. Though his shirt was torn and his face had cuts, he still managed to possess the authoritive aura around him. The pride shone in his eyes even after losing everything. His eyes held pure resentment and darkness. Looking at him, I could easily differentiate between the man whom I used to adore just like my parents and the man who wouldn't hesitate to take anyone's life in a moment for quenching his thirst of money and power.

"How did you escape from Sumedh's guards?" I asked lifting my eyebrows.

"Actually it's not the important question currently. Let me remind you that you are now my leverage and what I am going to do with you." He said, his voice deep and calm.

"Leverage!" I mocked. "Do you seriously think that you are going to get out of it easily after the stunt you have pulled?" I let out a bitter laugh.

"Then let me also remind you one thing that whatever you are planning right now is never going to be successful because you and I both know that Sumedh will haunt you down very soon and will give you the taste of your own medicine." I spat out with a smirk.

He looked agitated for a moment before his expression transformed into a smirk and his eyes filled with amusement.

"I am not so fool. I know the consequences I am going to face after taking the risk of bringing you here. I have no legit interest in any property or money to be honest. For now, all I want is revenge. Revenge for ruining my all hopes and my wishes. Revenge for ruining the plans I have settled from the very beginning to fulfil my ulterior motives." His eyes flashed with fury and resentment as he spoke venomously glaring at me.

"You deserve every ounce of punishment you have got. You have betrayed all of us. You have murdered my parents, you have killed Sumedh's father and seized their company and the list goes on. You have destroyed each and every living being including your own blood just to get some power and money. You are a narcissistic and acquisitive jerk who doesn't value anyone but himself." I retorted in high tone, my eyes blazing fire just like him.

"Don't give me the attitude, young lady. Don't forget I am your uncle."

"Uncle! My foot!" I sarcastically said. "Come to the straight point. Why have you abducted me ? What do you want from me ? Last time I checked, you have nothing left anymore and you are not going to get anything but more distress by trapping me against my will. Sumedh will make sure to make you rot in hell if you try to do anything." I added.

"I am aware about what is going to happen after this. But I will be at least satisfied after making sure to take my revenge by hurting you on this spot. I can't believe that you guys have made me stoop so low that I am thinking to kill you, my own niece." I scoffed at him in his words.

"Believe me or not, I actually loved you and cared for you as my niece. Since I have no family, I truly wanted to keep you happy and content. I raised you willingly providing you everything you wanted. I have provided you all the essentials, luxuries and comforts. But what did you give me in return ? You destroyed me by plotting with your so-called Spencer, the ultimate son of a bitch. If you would have listened to me and done what I wanted, you could have been living a perfect fantasy life." I couldn't believe how he could be such a lier and manipulative person at the same time.

"If you truly have cared for me even little bit, I wouldn't be staying in this place on the first hand. And talking about living a perfect fantasy life, the life I was living before was full of lies and schemes. I was walking on the path made of lies, I was feeding on tray of fake affections and I was consistently having false hopes and dreams. I used to be very lunatic back then blindly trusting on every tricks and deceiving words you fed me. But now I know how much tough the reality is and how much delusional my life was then. I know that now I am living a life full of danger, miseries, sufferings and troubles but I am not being misled with lies like my previous life. If living a full fantasy life means bunches of sweet lies and fake concern then I am better living a life full of pain with bitter truths. I am better in bed full of thorns with roses rather than bed of roses." I spoke as I gritted my teeth in anger.

"I must say that you have grown up pretty well talking with your uncle like that. I might care for you but the love I had for you and my family is nothing compared to my love for wealth, power and ownership. I can do anything to get what I demand. And since you ruined all the chances of getting my desired traits, I am going to make you regret for it, you desperate bitch." He glared as he dug out a blade from his pocket. My eyes were focing themselves not to tear up in this moment after seeing my own uncle all ready to hurt me in any possible way.

"You wanna kill me. Easy, done. Do it right now. Show me how much devious, cynical and vindictive you can get." I yelled out loudly wriggling to be free from the tight grasp of ropes.

"You!" He screamed before coming towards me gritting his teeth.

"Bitch! You are gonna die!" He exclaimed and the next moment, I cried out loud as pain shot through my hand when he slashed my wrist with his blade.

"See what you get by trying to be all defensive!" My eyes turned glossy when I saw the horrible situation of my wrist which was now red with blood.

"This is what you deserve, bitch after ruining my life. I loathe you." He furiously stated and ran the blade on my another arm cutting the flesh making me scream in agony.

"Do you think that I am gonna go easy on you? I am not gonna kill you so easily. I will kill you slowly by hurting every inch of your limbs making sure that you are a lifeless yet living human." His eyes were filled with so much distaste while he gripped my cheeks with his hand. My tears kept flowing through my eyes making me feel the lack of air.

"No,no,no,no" I kept repeating with my eyes glazing with waters. He showed me no mercy and took another step to bend on my level. He lifted his hand to slap on my cheek making me whimper more.

"Keep begging, my dear niece." He let out an evil laugh in reponse before taking my hand in his and throwing the blade on my skin again. I scremed in pain, my eyes trailing over my bloody hands.

"Jerk!" I shouted while he slapped on my other cheek. I wailed because he fisted my hair pulling my head from back. The pain was unbearable because specially the wounds were deep. It felt as if my entire body was burning with miserable ache everywhere. I struggled under his grip still being tied with the ropes and kept throwing my free legs in the air.

"You Asshole!" My eyes shot up hearing loud, cold and husky voice and I looked up through my bit hazy vision to find Sumedh along with Lisa rushing in my direction.

"How dare you to touch what's mine!" My lips immediately tugged upto a smile when I saw him hastening his speed to reach me. He looked menacingly at my uncle who had now stopped harassing me and stood up to face my raging husband. His jaw clenched and his expression hardened as he took in the sight of me.

"Bastard! How can you be such a monster to take your anger on your own niece?" He grabbed the collar of my uncle pushing him to collide with the walls.

"She is no one to me. The moment she decided to betray me after everything I have done for her, she has become the most despicable and insufferable person in my life with whom I desire nothing to do except for making her living life hell." He spat out with so much hatred. The moment he said those vile words against me, Sumedh punched him on his face throwing a flying kick in his stomach.

"Rose!"

"Mallika!"

I turned to find Lisa and Jevika coming towards me. They quickly helped to untie me and make me stand on my feet. Inspite of having so many wounds, I was thankful to stand up properly instead of limping right now. In fact I was confused about how and what Jevika was doing here. But I needed to focus on the ongoing commotion rather than my wandering mind.

"You ok ?" Jevika asked to which I nodded.

"You have so much wounds. You need to go hospital." Lisa mumbled examining the wounds of my arms.

"No, it's fine." I shook my head and faced Sumedh who was mercilessly beating Luca who was not trying to defend himself for even a bit.

"You wanna kill me? Do it. I don't give a fuck. Do you know why ?" He let out a bitter chuckle, his mouth smeared with red blood. Sumedh stopped and looked at him with confusion just like me.

"I pity you, poor boy." He smiled like some sadistic criminal staring at him and then his eyes travelled to meet mine before he averted his gaze to Sumedh again.

"I don't need your pity, you asshole" Sumedh seethed with anger. I knotted my eyebrows hearing him, my heart pounding against my ribcage.

"You do,my boy because you still don't know the entire truth about how your mother died and what was her last wish"

Sumedh momentarily froze on the spot before he grabbed his collar hollering him up on his height and his fist collided with my uncle's face. I fell sick with everything happening now. It was horrible to witness how the man whom I loved was beating the man whom I used to claim to respect like my own gurdian once.

"Let me finish." He said while coughing blood as he lifted himself from the ground. He had scratches which was visible due to his torn shirt.

"When Silar made sure to worship the pure divine taste of your mother, she was still alive. Let's say that she was a fighter." My stomach twisted as I heard such disgusting words from my own uncle and tears burned my vision. Sumedh's fist curled and his lips pressed in thin line. He was trying hold back his emotions.

"Yes, I visited her because she was alive even after being raped by Silas. She was conscious too and guess what I did?" I clenched my fists hearing such cynical words about Sumedh's mother from him. I looked at Sumedh who seemed to be in immense grief which indicated that he was probably remembering his late mother and the horrible day of his life.

"She looked into my eyes and claimed that she knew the truth of me. She threatened me to throw me into jail for killing your father. I must say, she was very fearless even after such mental and physical assault on her. But it was her fault to choose the wrong time. Without any thought, I grabbed her hair shutting her mouth." I could feel my body burning in raw anger as I heard his words. Sumedh was no more reacting, his eyes and face full of sorrow.

"She still begged me to save her. Do you know why?" He snarled at his own question. Sumedh looked defeated as if he was not himself anymore.

"She wanted to live because of you and your step father Ralph. She wanted to live for you because you had no one in your life. She even begged me not to take her away from her only son. But I didn't spare her. I didn't give a damn about her. I killed her. I made sure to finish the task which Silas left unfinished."

It took me a moment to register his words. I could feel the amount of loathe and wrath against him crossing all the boundaries. I couldn't believe that my own uncle whom I used to admire because how he had been a father figure to me sacrificing his own happiness, had killed so many lives. How could someone be so much cruel to kill without any remorse? Let's not mention how he had killed my parents as well and made me orphan. He was such a treacherous disguised as an angel fallen from heaven. Now he was trying to manipulate Sumedh into his trap making him trap in emtional turmoil so that he could take advantage of this situation. No, I would never let this happen.

"Can you imagine how selfless she was? As I said, she is a fighter. She was indeed a strong and beautiful woman. And let me tell you that you are a lot like her." Sumedh gazed at him, his eyes watering.

"Don't you think that you should be where your dear mother is? The eternal peace?" My eyes widened hearing his words and I clenched my jaw throwing daggers at him.

"You sick bastard!" Before I knew, I charged towards my uncle ignoring all the pain in my body. I didn't know for that moment what possessed me. All I could see was red. He killed a wife of husband and mother of an innocent child. I pounced on him and we directly landed on the floor rolling as he faught against me. I threw punches on his face and circled my hand around his throat pressing his face to the floor.

I grabbed the knife from his pocket when he tried to snatch it away from me, his cold eyes meeting mine. For the first time in my life, I noticed the fear and hopelessness flashing in his eyes begging for me not to take any step. All the good and bad memories rushed infront me reminding me of what I was going to do. But it didn't stop me from taking any action. Ignoring the nagging sensation and physical pain, I did what I should do for my loved ones.

"You are dead, Uncle" I yelled and in a blink of eye , I sliced the knife running on his neck. The blood flew up in the air and a few drops landed on my face.

"You don't deserve to live." I muttered under my breath, my breath hitching with the pain in my own body and my eyes filling with tears.

"Mal..lika, no.." He shuttered during his heavy breathing.

"Yes, you don't deserve any love or sympathy after taking so many lives for your greed. You only deserve worse than the hell." I shouted out loud and lifted the knife directly aiming at his stomach. With all my power, I stabbed him on his stomach. The loud sound of his anguish grunt broke out in the room.

I blinked my eyes several times as the realisation of my actions just came upon me. My breath was uneven and my heart was loudly pumping. My eyes travelled to the limp and lifeless body under me lying there with no soul in his body making it as the reminder of how I had killed someone. I had killed my own uncle.
I was frozen on the spot with the emotions heightening my senses. My insides were churning and I could feel a huge ache of raw emotions flowing through my body.

***

THIRD PERSON

Gasps of shock and horror escaped from Lisa and Jevika's mouth and Sumedh who was in daze seemed to come back in straight position taking in the sight. He snapped his head to find the frozen Mallika straddling her uncle who lied lifeless on the ground.

He immediately rushed to her side pulling her to sit on his lap. Mallika who was trembling and breathing rapidly clutched onto his neck.

"I killed my own uncle. I am murderer." She whimpered as sobs escaped from her.

"I killed someone." She shuddered as she stared at her bloody hands.

"No, no, you are not a murderer. You saved my life. You did it for me" Sumedh pulled her on his chest hugging her. She hiccuped between her cries as the warmth of him englufed her.

"No,I killed him." She kept shouting buring her face on his chest and gripping his shirt as tight as possible.

"I am terrible." Screams left from her mouth while Sumedh roamed his hand on her back trying to calm her down. Her body shook with her cries and sobs. Mallika looked up to meet her eyes with Sumedh. He cupped her cheeks brushing away her tears.

"You are not terrible. You are a saviour. You saved me from his hands. You saved yourself from him. You have given justice to your parents and my parents as well. You have given justice to all the members of your family and my family who have suffered due to that bastard's betrayal. You have given justice to yourself. You have given justice to your own parents who were innocent. You have given justice to me. You have given justice to my mother and father. Violence might not be the option but some people are born who deserve nothing but violence. They themselves determine their fate by their actions. Your uncle has gotten his Karma and you, his own niece has given it to him. He deserves it. If he has done any worst, he has done with you. He has betrayed you and lied you days after days. He deserves it, Mallika."

Her sobs had stopped after hearing him. Her glossy eyes were fixed on him gazing into his trying to decipher his words.

"You can never be terrible. You are my angel. A maleficent angel who can destroy and build everything with her kindness and purity. You are my maleficent love who has destroyed the old broody Sumedh and changed me into a perfect man. You are my MALIFICENT LOVE. I love you." He whispered before resting his forhead against her.

"I love you, Sumedh. You are my maleficent love as well. Your love has raised me to be strong and you have made me see the reality of my love. Your love has destroyed the old Mallika who used to live in fantasy with so much dreams and made me see how a person has to build her own fantasy with all the complications. You are my MALEFICENT LOVE." She stated with a small smile spreading on her lips. Her eyes were teary and she was physically and emotionally in pain. But he had managed to make her feel secure like always.

Putting her hand on his shoulder, Sumedh helped her to stand up slowly holding her by her waist. Lisa and Jevika who had witnessed everything from the beginning were speechless. Lisa came forward and instantly hugged Mallika making sure not to hurt her.

"Rose, don't dare to go for any guilt-trip. You have done enough damage to yourself. I didn't know the hidden lioness behind you. You are such strong girl. You have done what that sick asshole deserved after everything he has put on you. Anybody in your place couldn't have done what you have done today. You have saved Sumedh. You have given justice to the poor souls who have suffered because of him. You are my strong girl. I am so proud of you." Lisa mumbled with a huge grin on her after she pulled away from her.

"Thanks Lisa. I am proud of having a friend like you." Mallika tried to grin back.

"Mallika " Mallika turned to face Jevika. She had a strong distaste for Jevika but still was grateful that she had come to save her in her disastrous situation.

"Mallika, I know that I have tried to chase behind Sumedh after knowing that you are his wife. I thought that I loved him. Yes, I did indeed. My method of loving him was different but I truly loved and cared for him. I was trying to hold back something which was never mine from the beginning. He never loved me when we were in relationship too. Somewhere it was my own fault that I couldn't make him happy. That's why when I saw him with you, I was jealous and pulled such wrong stunts in envy. But now, I have realized my mistakes. I was so jealous that I didn't notice how I was acting like clingy bitch. Now I have understood how much wrong I was. I have found my true love who has made me realise the things I have done. And I am truly apologising for all the horrible things I have done. I am sorry."

Jevika said with sincerity and regret. Mallika shook her head and gave her a faint smile.

"It's OK. Thanks for sorting out all the difference. I hope we could do better in future."

"Sure." Saying this, Jevika gave her a side hug.

"Well, if Jevika didn't inform us that she has seen Luca with you then I could have never found you." Sumedh stated with concern in his voice.

"Yes, it would have never been easy to find Mallika. Something might happen to her in fact. So we are very grateful, Jevika. Thanks for helping us." Lisa gave her polite smile.

"It's fine." Jevika dismissed their words with a wave.

"Mallika, now we need to take you hospital first. You are bleeding so much. We have wasted enough times. Now, let's go to the hospital. Avneet is going to conceive today." Sumedh let out a small grin before placing his hands under her legs.

"That's a great news. I am so excited. We are going to be god parents of that child." She excitedly said while he picked her in his arms.

"Yes we are." He smiled at her and carried her to the car in bridal style. Lisa followed and took the driver seat while they sat on the back seat.

Once the car started moving, Sumedh pulled her closer to his chest pressing a kiss on her forhead.

"You are bleeding, Angel." He whispered worriedly examining her wounds while taking her hand in his.

"Don't worry." She shook her head with a smile.

"I love you, Mr. Mafia." She mumbled looking into his eyes.

"I love you too, Angel." He mumbled back and placed his lips on her.

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And yes, this is the last chapter of all your and my favourite MALEFICENT LOVE. Only the epilogue and a bonus chapter are left. Then I will be officially done with the story.

I hope that you have liked this chapter. I couldn't give much better ending than this, right? I hope that you all have enjoyed reading the story. It was indeed a roller coaster from the beginning. Thanks for all the votes and comments. And special gratitude to those who have stuck with me since the beginning.

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