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**Aniket, seething with anger, stormed toward the bathroom and started banging on the door loudly.**
"Listen, Rihana! If you think hiding like this will save you today, then you're highly mistaken. I'm not leaving here without answers today!"
Saying this, Aniket began banging the door even harder.
Inside, Rihana was curled up in a corner, terrified. Her breathing was heavy, her face drenched in sweat, and her entire body was trembling.
She knew Aniket very well — if he sets his mind on something, he doesn't rest until he gets it.
Her mobile phone was left outside, so she couldn't even ask anyone for help.
Because of Aniket's continuous banging, the door was weakening. One or two more strong pushes and it might break down.
Rihana kept praying silently, "Please, God, save me today..."
And perhaps, God heard her.
**Suddenly, Aniket's phone rang.**
Annoyed, he pulled it out of his pocket and looked at the screen — it was his mom calling.
He immediately answered, "Yes, Mom, tell me…"
"Where are you, Aniket?"
"Mom, just had some urgent work outside. I'm on my way back."
"Fine. Come home first. We'll talk more when you're here."
"Yes, Mom."
After cutting the call, Aniket looked at the bathroom door and muttered—
"You got lucky today, Rihana… but next time, you won't escape."
And then he left…
**After Aniket left, Rihana collapsed onto the floor.**
Tears streamed down her face. She was badly shaken, clutching her knees, sobbing silently.
She couldn't tell anyone — Aniket belonged to the most powerful family in Shimla.
And she definitely couldn't tell Nisha.
If she did, Nisha would instantly confront Aniket, which would only make things worse.
Nisha didn't have support in her own family, and she'd be blamed for everything.
So, Rihana decided to stay silent.
**Meanwhile, when Nisha reached home, she heard voices in the living room.**
As she entered, she saw Varun and his entire family sitting there.
Scared of her father, Nisha reluctantly greeted everyone with a namaste.
Varun's father, Balwant, said—
"Where were you, dear? College ended long ago."
"Uncle, exams are coming up… so I stayed back to study in the library.
"That's great to hear. So dedicated to your studies. Come, sit with us."
Nisha nodded and sat nearby.
**Yugveer, Nisha's father, spoke—**
"Nisha, Balwant and his family have come to finalize your engagement with Varun.
We want the engagement to happen soon. The priest is here with us. Panditji, please check the earliest auspicious date."
The priest checked their horoscopes and said—
"The closest auspicious date is one week from now. After that, the next one is six months away."
Balwant said—
"We can't wait six months. One week later is perfect. What do you think, Mr. Yugveer?"
"Yes, one week later sounds good. I also want to get this done quickly.
**Just then, Aniket arrived.**
He greeted everyone and sat down.
Balwant said—
"Alright, we should start preparations. Varun and Nisha, you two can decide the theme and other details. We elders might not be able to match your style."
Varun laughed and said—
"Don't worry, I've already planned everything — the theme, the songs we'll dance to, even our outfits are finalized."
**Aniket thought to himself—**
"Wow! What a guy, Varun! The marriage hasn't even happened yet, and he's already controlling everything.
And this foolish girl didn't even question him. Serves her right — she deserves this kind of guy."
Varun took out his tablet and started showing everything to Nisha.
Nisha was extremely tired but still listened quietly to everything Varun was saying.
After about two hours, everyone finally dispersed and Varun left with his family.
**After Varun left, everyone went to their rooms.**
Nisha was starving. She went to the kitchen but couldn't find much to eat.
There was a packet of noodles — so she made that.
**While she was eating, Aniket came in.**
"Congratulations, sister! You're getting engaged..."
Nisha didn't say anything.
Aniket continued—
"Wait a minute, can I borrow your phone? Mine's not working, and I need to send an urgent email."
Without suspecting anything, Nisha handed over her phone.
Aniket searched for *Rihana's* number and forwarded it to himself.
Once done, he handed the phone back to Nisha.
**A devilish smile appeared on Aniket's face.**
"Sweet Rihana… you're so naïve. Your dear friend Nisha is the reason half your problems exist.
And I take full advantage of her foolishness..."
Nisha finished her food and went to her room.
She was so exhausted that she fell asleep almost instantly.
**Aniket, seething with anger, stormed toward the bathroom and started banging on the door loudly.**
"Listen, Rihana! If you think hiding like this will save you today, then you're highly mistaken. I'm not leaving here without answers today!"
Saying this, Aniket began banging the door even harder.
Inside, Rihana was curled up in a corner, terrified. Her breathing was heavy, her face drenched in sweat, and her entire body was trembling.
She knew Aniket very well — if he sets his mind on something, he doesn't rest until he gets it.
Her mobile phone was left outside, so she couldn't even ask anyone for help.
Because of Aniket's continuous banging, the door was weakening. One or two more strong pushes and it might break down.
Rihana kept praying silently, "Please, God, save me today..."
And perhaps, God heard her.
**Suddenly, Aniket's phone rang.**
Annoyed, he pulled it out of his pocket and looked at the screen — it was his mom calling.
He immediately answered, "Yes, Mom, tell me…"
"Where are you, Aniket?"
"Mom, just had some urgent work outside. I'm on my way back."
"Fine. Come home first. We'll talk more when you're here."
"Yes, Mom."
After cutting the call, Aniket looked at the bathroom door and muttered—
"You got lucky today, Rihana… but next time, you won't escape."
And then he left…
**After Aniket left, Rihana collapsed onto the floor.**
Tears streamed down her face. She was badly shaken, clutching her knees, sobbing silently.
She couldn't tell anyone — Aniket belonged to the most powerful family in Shimla.
And she definitely couldn't tell Nisha.
If she did, Nisha would instantly confront Aniket, which would only make things worse.
Nisha didn't have support in her own family, and she'd be blamed for everything.
So, Rihana decided to stay silent.
**Meanwhile, when Nisha reached home, she heard voices in the living room.**
As she entered, she saw Varun and his entire family sitting there.
Scared of her father, Nisha reluctantly greeted everyone with a namaste.
Varun's father, Balwant, said—
"Where were you, dear? College ended long ago."
"Uncle, exams are coming up… so I stayed back to study in the library."
"That's great to hear. So dedicated to your studies. Come, sit with us."
Nisha nodded and sat nearby.
**Yugveer, Nisha's father, spoke—**
"Nisha, Balwant and his family have come to finalize your engagement with Varun.
We want the engagement to happen soon. The priest is here with us. Panditji, please check the earliest auspicious date."
The priest checked their horoscopes and said—
"The closest auspicious date is one week from now. After that, the next one is six months away."
Balwant said—
"We can't wait six months. One week later is perfect. What do you think, Mr. Yugveer?"
"Yes, one week later sounds good. I also want to get this done quickly."
**Just then, Aniket arrived.**
He greeted everyone and sat down.
Balwant said—
"Alright, we should start preparations. Varun and Nisha, you two can decide the theme and other details. We elders might not be able to match your style."
Varun laughed and said—
"Don't worry, I've already planned everything — the theme, the songs we'll dance to, even our outfits are finalized."
**Aniket thought to himself—**
"Wow! What a guy, Varun! The marriage hasn't even happened yet, and he's already controlling everything.
And this foolish girl didn't even question him. Serves her right — she deserves this kind of guy."
Varun took out his tablet and started showing everything to Nisha.
Nisha was extremely tired but still listened quietly to everything Varun was saying.
After about two hours, everyone finally dispersed and Varun left with his family.
**After Varun left, everyone went to their rooms.**
Nisha was starving. She went to the kitchen but couldn't find much to eat.
There was a packet of noodles — so she made that.
**While she was eating, Aniket came in.**
"Congratulations, sister! You're getting engaged..."
Nisha didn't say anything.
Aniket continued—
"Wait a minute, can I borrow your phone? Mine's not working, and I need to send an urgent email."
Without suspecting anything, Nisha handed over her phone.
Aniket searched for *Rihana's* number and forwarded it to himself.
Once done, he handed the phone back to Nisha.
**A devilish smile appeared on Aniket's face.**
"Sweet Rihana… you're so naïve. Your dear friend Nisha is the reason half your problems exist.
And I take full advantage of her foolishness..."
Nisha finished her food and went to her room.
She was so exhausted that she fell asleep almost instantly.
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