CHAPTER 12
Mehek was panting heavily. She had a hard time to control her emotions before Karuna and Dolly. She wanted to speak to Shaurya immediately, that too in person. Once she reached his office building, she rushed to his cabin. Shaurya saw her storming into his room. She was still in jeans and Tshirt but had taken off her false beard and turban. Any fool could easily recognize her. He pulled her aside angrily, "What are doing here? Where is your disguise?". She didn't answer him and shrugged away from his hold. "Are you getting married to Nikki?", she asked without beating around the bush. He chose to ignore her query and walked briskly dragging her along. He pushed her into an isolated room and summoned his guard over intercom. "Shaurya, I need your answer. If you wanted her then why did you play with me?", she asked again. "I don't have time for this", he was agitated and glanced his watch repeatedly. She grabbed his collar and shook him. "How could you do this to me?", she cried out loud. "Enough", he pushed her away, "Not another word, if you want to live", he warned her. "I am not going to keep quiet. I will let everyone know about your true colors. You will pay for for it , Ba****d", she tried to exit the room. He pushed her back and slapped her hard. Mehek fell down clutching her cheek, tears spilled from her eyes. His face softened at her condition but before he could react, a man opened the room and came in. "Andrew, keep her in our safe house and stay with her there until I order. Don't breath a word to anyone, I mean ANYONE", Shaurya ordered to him. Mehek's eyes widened in shock. She realised he was planning to imprison and probably dispose her later . She moved to attack Shaurya but Andrew restrained her. "Ma'am, please co-operate", he requested. Shaurya got a call and picked it up with frustration. But he changed his tone once he started to speak, "Ofcourse, Baby... We are meeting for lunch... I will meet you in a minute ". Mehek tried to yell but her mouth was covered by Andrew. "... Bye. Love you too Nikki", he cut the call and spoke to Andrew, "I can't stay. Nikki is in my cabin. I have to go. Mehek should never come before anyone. Take care of it. Wait for instructions", he commanded and dashed out without giving another glance to Mehek.
Mehek woke up to find herself on a soft bed. She was in a small bedroom with low ceiling. She couldn't remember anything after she was pushed into the dark SUV. Andrew, Shaurya's body guard had sprayed something on her as she struggled to get out of it. Her head pounded and felt sick. She walked to the attached bathroom to throw up. She fell on the floor defeated and pondered on her life. She was fool to belief that Shaurya was in love with her. She was a mere toy that will be discarded after he had his share of fun. She never even once suspected him eventhough he never broke up with Nikki or told his mother about their marriage. 'Their marriage', she laughed mocking herself. It just a sham. A drama which he played to perfection to fool her. He never had any intention to give her rights of a wife or start a family with her. She was just a source of pleasure for him. She despised herself for falling for a vile man. 'History repeats itself', an inner voice taunted her.Despite learning from her mother's plight, she couldn't save herself. She was weeping bitterly when the door opened and a man entered with some food and water. "What are you going to do with me?", she asked in despair. "We are waiting for orders from Boss", he smirked. "What are you expecting from HIM?", she was furious to even take Shaurya's name. "Probably to murder you", he looked at her wickedly, "But if you agree, then we can indulge in some fun before you leave this world. Just two of us or maybe I can add my friends too". Mehek trembled in fear as he left her alone.
Somewhere far away. Two men met secretly. "What shall we do with her?", one of them asked. "Kill her", latter said. "But she may have not seen anything. Shouldn't we interrogate her?". he asked. "I cannot take any risk", other one was adamant. "Poor girl. If fate was merciful, she would have had it all - family, love and riches", first one sympathized. "I agree. She is collateral damage", he sighed. "My men will be given orders. They will do the needful to make it appear clean, without any loose ends. Better to avoid any more collateral damages", other spoke and he was glared by the latter. "Don't look at me. Her blood is on you and you alone.", he said strongly, "Meet you at Roka ceremony". He walked away pulling out his mobile and barked into it, "Finish her".
Her reverie was broken by loud thud on the door. Two men entered her room. "Sorry, Baby. Orders are orders. Nothing personal but we need to do this", he mocked her. She tried to run but they caught her and threw her on bed. One of them held her hands away while other ripped open her shirt. She resisted with full forced and kicked him. He cursed and slapped her twice. Finally he punched her on face. Mehek was losing her conscious. She felt helpless as his breath fanned on her chest and filthy hands were on her jeans zipper. Soon darkness engulfed her and she wished never to wake up.
"Shaurie", his mother came to him while he dressed up for function, "Saurabh is missing from afternoon. He had sent the packages in car and told driver that he had some urgent work to attend". "Don't worry, Ma. He will be fine", he consoled her. "What's going on?", Harish came in. "You are looking good, Son", he complimented Shaurya and turned to Karuna, "May I know why my queen is upset?". Karuna blushed and Shaurya smirked. "Ma is worried about Saurabh. He is not back home yet", he informed. Harish rolled his eyes. He never paid any attention to household staff and probably never knew any except for Awara. "He is not a child", Harish told her. "I pray that no harm befalls on him", Karuna was anxious. "Once Roka is over, I will go out and look for him", Shaurya promised her. "Here your servant boy is missing and in office Shaurya's body guard Andrew is missing", Harish pointed out. Shaurya pitched in, "Actually I have send him away to take care of an urgent work". "He is supposed to guard you. What else could be more precious that his job", Harish admonished. "My task was equally important", he defended. Shaurya's phone rang and he picked it up. "Hello Rajeev. Where are you? I hope to see you in me roka ceremony", he spoke cheerfully. Harish & Karuna smiled and left him alone. Rajeev spoke from other side, "Got it. You are not alone. So just listen to me. Something unplanned happened and I have admit Mehek in a hospital. Don't panic or you may raise suspicion. She is fine. I just talked to Doctor and he agreed to shift her. She is under sedation now. Please come as soon as possible after the ceremony".
Rajeev gazed at the sleeping figure on hospital bed. Mehek's eyes flickered and her fingers moved. "It's okay. You are safe now", Rajeev told her and patted her hand. He prayed Shaurya will arrive soon and they can shift Mehek to a safer place. Andrew sat in the corner with his hand supported in sling. He felt guilty and ashamed as he was unable to fulfill duty entrusted by Shaurya. On his way to safe house, he was ambushed. They wounded him and took away Mehek. Luckily he could contact Rajeev. He found Andrew and gave him medical care. From that moment onward they were all frantically searching for Mehek.
Mehek got up and sat on the bed. She felt better though still numb. She could remember hearing gun shots while those miscreants were trying to violate her. There were thrown away from her and bashed. She recognized Andrew while he approached her. He had averted his gaze and covered her bare chest with his coat. "Rajeev Sir, take her away. I will manage these guys", he addressed to the latter man. She felt being lifted from bed and carried away, before she fainted. They may have admitted her to a hospital. Her head pained and she touched to realise wound on her forehead. Physical pain was lesser compared to her mental agony. It hurt her that Shaurya was still not beside her. She cursed herself for expecting benevolence from him. She felt ashamed and betrayed. Her skin crawled recalling humiliation she suffered under her captors. She stood before the mirror and scanned herself. The hospital gown was lose enough to reveal many wounds-bites, slaps and nail marks on her body. She felt terrible. Few days back, she felt the same when she found that she had lost herself to Shaurya. He took advantage of her and snatched away her innocence. But she still remained gullible and let him exploit her further, in the name of love. Those men tried to violate her forcefully while Shaurya had cunningly used her for his pleasure. She felt extremely low and depressed. She walked to the widow, looked out to enjoy the view. She climbed up and stood on the window pane. She looked down where every object beneath appeared to be tiny. Her fall will be fatal if she chose to jump. "Mehek, don't", she recognized Shaurya's voice but didn't turn. She bravely took a step forward to end her pain and shame.
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