I eyed Aarav and recalled the day when Myra revealed everything.

I wiped his tears with my thumb and asked "kaise bahar aaoge iss narak se Aarav? Myra nahi aane degi tumhe"

"Ye toh tay hai Hema.. main ab koi performance nahi karunga! Agar Aarav ko azad hona hai toh Rocco ko marna padega" He said leaving me in state of shock

"What?? No.. Aarav nahi.." I understood what he meant.

"Aur koi rasta nahi hai hema.. Siddharth ko azaadi mili sirf apni jaan gawake.. Myra zinda rahi aise hi tumhe zinda rehna hai toh mujhe marna hi hoga.. Main tumhe nahi kho sakta" He said as again tears began to run down his cheeks.

"No.. Aarav no.." she shouted

He hugged me tightly "I am sorry hema.. I am sorry" I tried to free myself but he didn't let me part away from him. I stopped protesting and wrapped my arms around him "nahi Aarav, please! Hum.. Myra ko samjhayenge na.."

"Nahi hema.. Wo apne pati ko nahi bacha paayi toh mujhe kaise jaane degi? I am sorry" He again apologized and parted the hug. He walked out of the room with tears in his eyes. I shouted "Aarav listen..." but he can't let anyone harm me so he just left the building.

I run behind him but he had sat inside the cab and departed. I took another and followed him but his cab disappeared. I knew he had gone to the club so I asked the driver to take me to the club. I was getting nervous, my heartbeat was horsing.

Within an hour, I reached the club. The guard stopped me from entering and he asked "Mam do you have the paas?"

"No.. Myra! She knows me.." I explained but he refused to let me enter. I sighed deeply, I saw the board it had the title "Rocco's Sensual Act" Housefull. I sighed deeply, I needed the pass to enter inside. I moved to the street and saw a few groups of people approaching the club. I collided with one of them and stole the pass. "I am so sorry" I apologized

"It's okay Darling we all are excited for him," she said winking at me and I smiled fakely at her. I rushed to the club and showed the man at the entrance the pass. He lets me in and I saw the club crowded as it was his stripping Act. They were desperately waiting for him but he wasn't performing there were other escorts performing.

"We want Rocco! We want Rocco" the woman cheered.

I rushed upstairs and marched inside "Aarav kahan hai?" I shouted

"Ye toh tum bataogi kaha hai Rocco?" Myra questioned

John shouted "Myra this girl..."

"Let me speak John! Go and handle the crowd" Myra yelled at him and John walked away.

Myra crossed her arms across her chest "Hema.. Aarav ko phone karo usse kaho abhi yaha aaye"

I called him but his phone was switched off, Myra dialed his other phone but it was switched off. Myra looked and the crowd was getting hyper, another stripper performed but they began to throw glasses and bottles toward him.

Hemadri shouted "wo nahi aayega Myra! Usne mujhse promise kiya tha wo ye sab chod dega.."

"Jayega kahan hema? John use pakadke yahi le aayega.. Uska passport hai mere paas" She replied

I warned her "main aur Aarav ek hoke rakhenge.. Lagalo tum apni puri power.." I said and left the club.

I moved to my hotel and asked for my room keys from the reception. The girl passed me the key with a note. I looked at her bewildered, she smiles at me. I opened the note "Come to this address and take public transport"

I immediately rushed out of the hotel, moved to the bus stop, and boarded the bus. I got down in 12 stops and then took the subway to the final destination. I walked down the lane and then took the cab. After half an hour the cab halted at a farmhouse in the countryside.

I paid him and rushed into the farmhouse. I rang the doorbell and a beautiful lady in her mid-30s opened the door. She smiles at me "You must be his beautiful love come in" she said

I was amazed at how does she know me. I had never met her before, I got inside and she asked me to follow her. I obeyed and she led me to a room. "he is waiting for you"

I rushed inside and found him standing near the window. I run to him and hugged him from behind. He turned around and looked at me with a smile "tumse kiya wada maine nibhaya ab koi show nahi koi client nahi sirf tum"

"lekin tum yahan? ye aurat kaun hai?" I questioned him.

"meri client hai.. jab tumse alag hua tha na toh isne mujhe apne liye bulaya tha lekin main bahut toot gaya tha toh isne mujhe sambhala tha madad bhi karna chahti thi meri lekin main nahi chahta tha iske pati ko kuch pata chale aur iska ghar toot jaaye" he explained

I smiled at him "toh ab kya hua?" I asked

"kismat wapas tumhe mere paas le aayi hai hemadri I want to be with you" He said with moist eyes.

"Myra ke aadmi tumhe har jagah dundh rahe hai.. yahan bhi aa gaye toh?" I asked with fear.

"yahan nahi aa payenge Hema.. John mere sab clients ko phone karke puchega aur ise bhi karega lekin yeh kuch nahi batayegi and wo log aise client ki privacy invaid nahi kar sakte toh yahi sabse safe jagah hai mere chupne ki" Aarav said.

I smiled "chalo tumhare clients mei se koi toh aisa hai jo sach pyaar ko samajhta hai.."

He shook his head positively. "lekin mujhe nahi samajh aa raha hai.. kaise iss narak se bahar niklun" he said sadly.

Just then she knocked on the door "Rocco I am going to the hospital for some surgeries if you need anything just ask the servant"

"Thanks," he said and she left from there.

I sat down on the bed with him and tried to think of something. A smile appears on my face "Aarav tumhe yahi chupe rehna hoga ek mahine tak"

He looked at me "maltab?" he asked in confusion

"You are missing... na tum apne ghar miloge na kahi main pareshan hoke police complaint karungi lekin tumhara job profile aisa hai ki John wo hone hi nahi dega... mujhpe bhi nazar rakhenge.. par kabhi tum tak nahi pahuch paayenge jabtak tum khud bahar nahi aaoge" I explained

Aarav thought for a moment. "main ek mahine baad khud unke saamne aaunga and John mujhe sabke saamne goli marega jaisa steve ke saath kiya tha" he said anxiously.

I cupped his face "Calm down.. main tumhe kuch nahi hone dungi I have the plan you trust me right?"

"khudse zyada" he said

"sirf ek mahina phir main aur tum saath honge I promise" I said with a smile on my face.

"thik hai.. jab tum kahogi main unke saamne aaunga hotel ki uss staff ko message dena wo meri bahut achi dost hai trustworthy hai" Aarav agreed.

I took a deep breath. I waited for his client "Lauren" to return. In an hour she returned and I discussed with her something.

'Lauren he is my love can you do this for us? he had satisfied you many times.. when you were in pain he was your support.. please?" I pleaded with her folding my hands in front of her.

She places my hand down "I will help you and Rocco"

She takes out a phone and gave it to me "It's a private number so no one traces it we will speak about this"

I agreed I looked at him and he smiled at me. I walked out of the farmhouse and headed to my hotel. I smirked, "Myra now I will show you the real game!"

As per the plan, I began to search for him in the places but couldn't find him anywhere. It has been two days since he disappeared, I went to the police station and filed a missing complaint. However, he refused to file it as Myra's Dad was a powerful influence.

A tear escapes from my eyes with his sudden disappearance. I turned on the television and there was news

"Rocco! The male stripper missing"

"Where is Rocco?? We are live with club staff.."

"He was such a gentleman.. Everyone woman in the club just wanted him..."

"This is shocking! First Steve and now Rocco suddenly disappeared! It's a shame"

I read the newspaper article and it had all headlines about Rocco's disappearance. Everything was happening as per my plan. They contracted each and every client of his, and on a personal basis, their loyal police officer was investigating the matter.

I recalled something, I opened my laptop and searched for the old newspapers. The exact headlines were printed when Steven (Siddharth) was dead. A smile appears on my face "Myra.. now Rocco will die and I will have my Aarav with me completely"

It has been a month and there was no sign of him. My hopes were shattered, the club's henchman kept their eye on me as they were certain Aarav would definitely come to meet me and they could easily get hold of him.

The other phone rang, I picked up "Yes Lauren"

"Miss Honey I am ready for the surgery the arrangements have been made" she spoke in the code language.

"I will be there for the surgery tomorrow," I said

"Speak to my nurse for the details" she spoke and passed the phone to Aarav.

I heard him after a long time, I said "Only one day of pain then everything will be over"

"I love you" he confessed.

"I love you more," I said with teary eyes.

"Listen.. if surgery is unsuccessful move on.." he said with his eyes moist.

I skipped a beat hearing his words "I will see you after surgery! We will be together" I replied

He ended the call. As per the plan, he went near to the city where they could easily locate him. They grabbed him and took him to the club. I had been desperately waiting for Myra's call.

After an hour, My phone rang and it was from Myra. I immediately picked it up and I heard a scream a fear passed down my spine. "Aarav" I shouted

"See him before he dies! At the club" Myra replied and ended the call.

I called Lauren and said "Leave the parcel in reception"

I rushed out of the room and headed to the reception. The girl passed me a parcel. I booked a cab and asked him to take me to the club. I opened the parcel and took out the syringe from it. I placed it inside my jeans pocket carefully and took a deep breath.

Within half an hour I reached the club and tried to enter inside but the guard stopped me.

"Mam the club is closed! Please come after 10" he said

I pushed him aside and entered inside. I was shocked to see the scenario in front of my eyes. He was tied to the pole on the stage naked and John was hitting him with his whip which was leaving painful marks on his body. Everyone was watching the horrible sight silently, nobody dared to stop that bastard. My heart shattered into a million pieces seeing this, this is punishment for everyone who goes against them.

I rushed towards him but the henchman grabbed me tightly.

"Leave him you bastards" I shouted

Myra was sitting on the chair holding a gun in her hand. She smiled "Leave her.." she commanded

Within a second they left my arms and I rushed towards him. I opened up his ropes and his head dropped on my shoulder. Tears escaped down my eyes, I tapped his cheek "Aarav.. Aarav ankhein kholo please"

He lightly opened his eyes, his vision was blurred and after a few minutes, he looked at him with shock. "Hema.. tum yahan kyun aayi? Jao yahan se.." he said in a painful tone.

"Nahi jaungi kahi main..." I said adamantly.

Myra smiles seeing us "Aww.. such a cute couple! But it is time to say the last goodbye.." she interrupted.

I shot a deadly glare at her "Myra! Tum aise kaise kar sakti ho? Zara bhi insaniyat nahi hai tum mein?" I yelled

"Siddharth ke jaane ke baad meri insaniyat bhi marr gayi samjhi tum! And I was waiting for this day for years.. Isne club ke rules tode... iski wajah se mere Dad ki reputation kharab hui.. Iss club ki popularity kum ho gayi! I can't bear losses.. Aur iss club ka ek hi rule hai satisfy fancy of everyone or die" she said with a smirk on her face

I eyed her "Don't do this Myra! Tumne apna pyaar khoya aur ab tum wahi mere saath kar rahi ho Siddharth khush hoga ye sab dekhkar haan?" I questioned her

"Myra main ab club ke liye kaam nahi karunga.." Aarav said remaining determined at his decision.

"Meeting over Hemadri Kashyap! But wait.. Before I kill him I want you two to share your last kiss.. Come on do it" she said pointing the gun at him.

I looked at him and tears escaped from my eyes. I cupped his face and he closed his eyes for a moment. He again looked at me and I lightly shook my head indicating everything would happen according to our plan. Fear was there in his eyes of losing me forever.

Myra made a face "Oh God! Kitna emotional ho rahe hai.. Where is that passion now haan? Anyway enough of my time was wasted.. John kill him" She hands over the gun.

John held the gun and Myra pulled me away. I jerked her hand "Myra..." I shouted

"Stop yelling Hema.. tumhare chillane se mera irada badal nahi jayega.. Escorts don't get love! Wo sirf desires pure karne ke liye hote hai" Myra said

I turned at him and John fired a gunshot at him, my eyes became wide. He dropped back on the floor with blood oozing out from his chest. I got on my knees as he was lying motionless in front of my eyes. The memories with him flashed in front of my eyes. I looked down and cried helplessly. I got the chance and I injected him covering myself my hugging him.

"Throw his body into the river and clean my floor" Myra shouted

I glanced at her "no.. maar diya na tumne ise.. lekin iski family hun main samjhi tum hamare hindu riti riwaas se antim sanskar hoga iska"

"what is she saying?" John asked

"she wants to perform his final rights" one of the stripper translated.

"please Myra.." I requested her.

Myra looked at me and smiled "Aww.. aakhiri khwaish tumne iske marne ke baad mangi.. ab Myra itni bhi cruel nahi hai jao leke jao need help?"

Myra signaled John, and a few people carried him out and placed him into the cab. Lauren had bought that driver by paying him double the amount so Myra was unable that she herself was helping me escape with Aarav. A policeman stopped the bike of that henchman who had been following us.

"please faster!! Take us to the cemetery" I shouted

I pressed Aarav's chest and had tears in my eyes. Why didn't the injection work? I still can't feel his breath. Did he actually die? no God can't be so cruel to me. I cupped his face "Aarav aankhein kholo please.. hum haar nahi sakte hai nahi haar sakte"

Within 15 minutes we reached the cemetery. I opened the gate and Lauren's man helped me carry him inside. I signaled the guard and he stopped the henchman from getting inside.

"you are not allowed to enter as you are not family wait outside," the guard said

The henchman remained waiting outside.

Lauren had already done all the preparation for the surgery. She was present there with her assistants, she told me to wait outside but I refused.

She placed the oxygen mask on his face and began to operate on him. He was still motionless and this worried me. Did I make a mistake? I folded my hands and closed my eyes praying hard to God to save him.

The man came in and said "Myra is there.."

I looked towards Aarav and Lauren had taken out the bullet from his heart. I moved with him and headed to the cemetery ground. Myra entered and saw a pyre burning which she assumed to be of Aarav's. She walked to me and said "I am sorry Hemadri par club ke rules hai aur ab shayad tumhe samajh aayega main kis dard se guzri hun"

"jo pyaar karte hai na dusron ka pyaar cheente nahi hai Myra!" I said

Myra wore her glasses "Have a good life and do not meet me again!"

"Aarav toh ab raha nahi toh uska passport rakhke kya karogi tum? mujhe mere Aarav ki har ek cheez wapas chahiye" I shouted at her.

Myra thought for a moment "You are right! I have it with me.. ab yahi toh yaadein hai tumhare paas uski"

She took out the passport from her bag and handed it to me. She glanced at the pyre and walked out.

I looked at his passport and closed my eyes for a moment. I rushed back to the area where he was being treated.

Lauren stepped out and I looked up at her with hope. She smiles "You did a great job, Hemadri.. that injection saved him"

I got on my knees and cried loudly. Finally, I will have him with me. I got up and ran to him. I grabbed his hand, he was still unconscious. I remained standing next to him holding his hand waiting for him to open his eyes and find me next to him.

The guard came in and informed me that the henchman was still waiting outside. I kissed his forehead and moved to the priest. He handed me an empty kalash "madad karne ke liye sukhriya"

I paid him but he refused "ek jaan bachi hai yahan... bhagwaan tumhe aur tumhare pati ko khush rakhe hamesha" he blessed me and I smiled at this blessing.

I walked out and took a cab to the hotel. I checked out immediately and headed toward the airport. I went inside and a lady wearing the same clothes as me was waiting. I gave her the ticket which was to India. I then left the airport from another door.

I headed back to the farmhouse. I rushed to the room and saw him opening his eyes. I sat down beside him and he looked at me blankly. Tears slipped down his eyes and I wiped them with my fingers. He tried to sit up and I helped him. "Aaram se.."

He touched his chest which was covered in a white bandage. He hugged me tightly "ek pal ke liye mujhe laga main tumhe tumhe dekh nahi paunga dubara"

"aise kaise? abhi toh humhe bahut saari jagah romance karna hai.. bina tumhare calls disturbance ke" I said with a light smile.

He parted the hug and smiled "Shaadi karogi mujhse?"

"nahi.." I refused

"kyun? ab toh main escort bhi nahi hun.." he said cutely

"I expected a better proposal," I said winking at him.

He pulled me closer and said "agar goli nahi lagi hoti toh zaroor karta official proposal ke liye kuch pal intezar karna hoga tumhe.. par abhi batao shaadi karogi?"

"haa" I said yes.

Lauren knocked on the door, I looked at her. She entered inside and said "All the arrangements had been done. You are free to leave the country and I promise no one will know about you two"

.....

Myra smiled hearing us.  She pointed gun towards his temper and he closed his eyes.

❤❤ Epilogue will be posted soon.