After College…
Rihana was about to leave for the café, as it was time for her shift.
Nisha said, "Rihana, if you don't mind, can I come with you to the café today?"
Rihana, a little surprised, replied, "Sure, but what will you do at the café?"
Smiling, Nisha said, "I really don't feel like going home today. It's better to spend time with you than be elsewhere."
Rihana nodded, "Okay, but I'll be working there for six hours. Won't you get bored?"
Nisha laughed, "No, I'll complete my assignment."
"Alright then, let's go. I don't have a problem," Rihana said with a smile.
A little while later, both of them reached the café. As soon as they got there, Rihana started her work, and Nisha ordered some snacks and began working on her assignment.
**After some time…**
Some college boys entered the café, making quite a bit of noise.
Nisha's attention shifted to them as they sat at the table next to hers.
As soon as they sat, a new male waiter came over to take their order. One of the boys said, "Where's Cutie? Call her. She knows what we want."
Hearing this, the new waiter got a little nervous, "Sir, I'm new here. It's my first day, so could you please clarify who you're referring to?"
"Just tell your owner to send 'Cutie.' They know exactly who we're talking about," the boy ordered.
The waiter nodded and went straight to the owner.
"Ma'am, those guys aren't giving me their order. They said some 'Cutie' will take it."
"Okay, go inside. I'll handle it," the owner replied.
The waiter nodded and went back inside.
After he left, the owner called Rihana.
"Rihana, those regular guys are here. Please go take their order."
Rihana nodded and went outside.
The boys lit up as soon as they saw her.
"Cutie! Where were you? Made us wait so long," one of them said.
Rihana laughed, "Sorry, I was a bit busy. What will you have today?"
"The usual," one of them said with a smile.
Rihana nodded and went inside to place the order.
After bringing their order, she sat with them for a bit. The boys flirted playfully with her, but Rihana never felt uncomfortable with it.
Watching the boys flirt with Rihana, Nisha smiled.
**Six hours later…**
Rihana's shift ended. As soon as it was over, Nisha and Rihana left for home.
Nisha first dropped Rihana off at her place and then went to her own home.
**Goa**
**8 AM…**
Adhiraj got ready for the office. After having a quick breakfast, he left for work with Ranvijay.
After some time, their car stopped in front of "Rathore Enterprises."
As soon as Adhiraj stepped into the office, silence fell all around. The staff greeted him with bowed heads, but Adhiraj didn't respond. He completely ignored everyone.
He walked through the hall and took his private lift straight to the top floor where his cabin was.
A little while later, Ranvijay came into the cabin with some files.
"Adhiraj, these are the new contract files. I've checked them. You should take a look too."
Adhiraj nodded, took the files from him, checked them quickly, and handed them back.
As soon as the work was done, Ranvijay left. Adhiraj got back to his work.
While working, he lost track of time. It was already 7 PM when Virudh walked in and sat across from him.
"Remember, there's a meeting with the mafia today?" he asked.
"I remember. Just finishing up a little work, then we'll go," Adhiraj replied.
"Alright, I'll wait downstairs," Virudh said as he got up from the chair.
Adhiraj nodded.
A little later, after finishing his work, Adhiraj left the office.
He met Vikram downstairs, and both of them got into the car and left.
The meeting was scheduled in a club.
After half an hour, they reached the location, accompanied by their full security team.
**Before Adhiraj and Viruddh could reach there, the Italian mafia had already arrived at the secret hideout with his guards.**
The tension in the atmosphere was palpable. Dressed in a black suit, the mafia's face showed no emotion, but his eyes held a dangerous silence.
Adhiraj walked slowly toward him and sat on the royal chair in front of him with a regal attitude. His cold and sharp voice sliced through the air of the room.
**"What do you want?"**
The Italian mafia replied in a serious tone,
**"A boy... who is currently in India. Bring him to me. In return, I'll give you 5 billion rupees. But make sure... not a single scratch on him. I want him in perfect condition."**
Without blinking, Adhiraj stared into his eyes and replied,
**"Alright... but you'll have to pay upfront."**
The mafia signaled to his assistant with his eyes. The assistant brought a heavy briefcase and placed it on the table. Then the mafia pushed it toward Adhiraj himself.
Viruddh stepped forward and opened the briefcase. Inside were glittering gold biscuits. He examined each one carefully and then nodded at Adhiraj.
**"All are real."**
Adhiraj stood up from the chair and said in a cold tone,
**"The boy will soon be with you."**
Saying this, he walked out.
Viruddh followed, carrying the briefcase, and got into the car.
They drove toward the Rathore Mansion.
There was silence in the car for a while. Then Viruddh asked softly,
**"Adhiraj, don't you think that mafia guy is paying a bit *too* much for that boy? What's so special about him?"**
Looking out of the window, Adhiraj replied,
**"Must be something... not our concern. Our job is to complete the deal and take the money."**
Viruddh nodded in agreement,
**"Right... we're only in it for the money."**
**Dehradun…**
Rihana and Nisha walked out of a café. The cold breeze hit their faces. Nisha dropped Rihana off at her house and then left for her own place.
When Rihana reached home, she noticed that all the lights were off. A look of surprise crossed her face. She *never* kept the lights off. She was terrified of the dark… even in the afternoon, she kept the lights on.
She quickly turned on her mobile torch and moved inside nervously.
As she walked toward the living room, she felt like someone was behind her. Her heart started pounding. She slowly turned around—and saw a dark shadowy figure standing there.
Rihana's soul trembled. The shadow moved slowly toward her. She kept backing away in fear—until she hit the wall. There was nowhere else to go.
The shadow was now very close to her.
In a trembling voice, Rihana asked,
**"W-Who are you?"**
The shadow didn't answer—just kept staring at her.
Suddenly, all the lights turned on.
The shadow's face became visible.
**"Aniket..."** Rihana's eyes widened.
**"Yes love… your Aniket is back."**
**"What are you doing here at this hour?"**
Aniket smiled,
**"I felt like seeing you... you changed your number and didn't even tell me. Did you really think I wouldn't be able to find you?"**
**"What do you want? Why won't you just leave me alone? I don't even want to see your face anymore!"** – Rihana snapped.
**"You couldn't live without me before, and now this coldness? You know how much I love you!"**
**"Love? That was love?"** – Rihana shouted.
**"While we were in a relationship, you were cheating on me with someone else! I loved you more than life, and you betrayed me!"**
**"And what about you? Even in the relationship, you wouldn't let me come close—not even a kiss. You kept saying you weren't comfortable. How long was I supposed to wait?"**
**"I told you clearly—I wasn't ready, and you shouldn't expect that from me. But you just wanted a physical relationship."**
**"None of this matters now, Aniket. It's all over. Now… leave!"**
An unsettling madness flickered in Aniket's eyes.
**"How can I leave just like that… I'll take what I came for."**
He grabbed Rihana's waist and pulled her toward him, trying to forcefully kiss her.
Rihana struggled hard to free herself, but Aniket's grip was strong.
Finally, in a fit of rage, Rihana kneed him hard in the stomach. Aniket collapsed in pain.
Taking the chance, Rihana ran toward the bathroom and locked herself inside. Her breath was ragged… she was crying, trembling in fear.
Outside, lying on the floor, Aniket fumed with even more rage.
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