Chapter 6

After Abhay left his cabin, there was nothing on his mind but his wife. He couldn't help but think that she had evil plans for his brother, intending to ensnare him in her malevolent schemes.

Abhay was unwilling to risk his brother's life in this way, and his anger surged. He hastily put on his coat, grabbed his car keys, and abruptly left his office.

As he strode out, he exuded an air of palpable intensity, and it didn't escape the notice of everyone in the office that something was amiss with their boss.

Abhay also noticed Siddharth's anger but chose to overlook it, understanding that anger was a frequent occurrence for him, almost a part of his daily routine.

Once inside his car, Siddharth wasted no time and sped away on his journey back home.

Upon arriving at the house, he hurriedly made his way towards Raha, fully intending to vent his anger on her.

To his surprise, he discovered her working in the kitchen. Strangely, his anger heightened upon seeing her, as she appeared extraordinarily beautiful and innocent. At that moment, he believed it was her allure and innocence that had ensnared him, further fueling his anger.

Raha, noticing his presence, became visibly nervous, as he seemed like a menacing figure before her. He grasped her hand, causing her anxiety to escalate rapidly, and her eyes welled up with tears.

He forcefully dragged her into his room, and despite her attempts to free herself, his grip was far stronger than her entire strength could contend with.

Upon reaching the room, he pulled her in front of him, but unfortunately, she lost her balance and fell to the ground. Siddharth gazed at her, her eyes brimming with tears.

"It's your place, damn it," Siddharth shouted at her.

She was in no condition to respond.

Siddharth continued, "Did you think that after our marriage, I would give you the status of my wife? "Never!" Did you think I would be ensnared by your beauty? "Never!" You are the ugliest person in my life."

"You are nothing but a burden in my life," Siddharth declared vehemently.

"You have completely disrupted my life since you entered it, you gold digger. I detest you. I absolutely hate you."fuvking bitch.

Raha was rendered speechless by his words, her confidence shattered. She felt a profound hurt from his harsh comments. Despite her silence and tolerance of his verbal abuse, he continued to berate her. She was left feeling utterly broken.

Siddharth went to his cupboard and retrieved something. When he returned to Raha, he hurled the contents at her, which turned out to be cash and some of his cards.

"Take them all, you're only after my money, so here it is. And stay away from my brother," Siddharth said angrily.

Raha was shocked, as he was referring to Abhay, with whom she had a deep and beautiful bond. She felt more comfortable around Abhay than she did with Siddharth.

"I know all your sinister intentions, so stop interfering in my brother's life... stop seducing him," Siddharth accused.

Raha was taken aback by this accusation, as she had a genuinely close and innocent relationship with Abhay, and now her husband was tarnishing her character by insinuating that she was trying to seduce him.

"Take all this money and don't ever dare to approach my brother," Siddharth said in anger before storming out of the room.

Raha's Pov___

I've never spoken back to him; I've always followed his commands. I continue to prepare his meals, knowing full well he won't eat them. I've never expected anything from him. Yet, he always finds a reason to berate me.

It's only been two days since our marriage, and I've already endured a barrage of scoldings. I can't bear this any longer; I need to leave him.

Abhay, the one in this grand house who used to talk to me and show me some respect, is far kinder than his own brother. But now, he's casting doubts on my character, suggesting I tried to seduce his brother. I would never even entertain such thoughts in my worst nightmares.

I've had enough. I understand it's a forced marriage, but he only thinks about himself, never considering how deeply his hurtful words affect me.

I rose from the floor, gathered the money he had thrown in my face, understanding the value of money, and placed it along with the cards in the cupboard.

I then went to my wardrobe, picked out my clothes, and packed them all in a bag. Sitting down, I contemplated where to go. That's when I remembered my friend Samira. I dialed her number and asked,

"Can I stay at your home for tonight?" I asked with hope in my voice.

"Yes, why not?" she replied, which brought me immense relief.

I ended the call and double-checked to ensure Siddharth was not at home. I knew he typically left the house after scolding me, which he had already done.

Satisfied that he was gone, I left the house.

End pov___

In the evening, Abhay completed his work, packed up everything, and hopped into his car, heading towards his home. He was eager to return because home didn't feel lonely with Raha around. He cherished her company and truly loved it.

Midway, he made a stop to buy some chocolates, assuming she would appreciate them, as most girls did. At a nearby store, he also picked up the second series of "Tangled," thinking it would be enjoyable to watch together.

After some time, he arrived at the house. His first instinct was to visit the kitchen, as he assumed Raha would be preparing dinner. However, to his surprise, she was nowhere to be found.

Abhay proceeded upstairs to her room. He knocked on the door, but there was no response. After a few moments of

knocking without any answer, he decided to enter the room. Inside, he found that the room was empty. Growing increasingly concerned, he began to call out her name repeatedly, but there was still no response.

Growing increasingly concerned about Raha's absence, Abhay retrieved his phone with the intention of calling her. However, he soon realized that he didn't have her phone number. With no other options available, he reluctantly dialed Siddharth's number.

While Siddharth was engrossed in his laptop work, his attention was diverted by the ringing of his phone. He glanced at the caller ID and noticed it was Abhay calling. Picking up the call, he was about to speak when Abhay immediately asked,

"Give me Raha's number."

Siddharth sighed and recollected the warning he had issued to Raha earlier in the afternoon, telling her to stay away from his brother. He found it exasperating that Abhay was now requesting her number.

"Why?" Siddharth inquired.

"Please, just give me her number," Abhay responded with visible frustration.

Siddharth probed further, "What happened? You sound very worried."

"Raha is not at home. She's gone, and she didn't tell anyone where she was going. She's unfamiliar with this place," Abhay explained,

Making Siddharth nervous. He realized that he had shouted at her earlier, and now she was missing. Concern for her welled up within him because he understood her innocence. Moreover, he couldn't deny her captivating beauty, and he didn't want anyone to set their sights on her.

"Damm it, are you even listening, Siddharth? Give me her number!" Abhay's frustration boiled over as he shouted.

Siddharth responded, "I don't even have her number."

Because he never taken any interest in her. He hadn't shown any interest in her, let alone taken the time to acquire her contact information.

"She's your wife, and you don't even know her number. Well, it's not like you've accepted her as your wife anyway," Abhay retorted, ending the call with a sense of disappointment.

For the first time, Siddharth witnessed his younger brother's anger directed at him, which only fueled his own frustration. However, his deep concern for Raha remained a top priority. With this in mind, he left the office and began searching for her everywhere, especially near her college and their house.

Meanwhile, Abhay recalled that Raha worked in a cafe. Without wasting any time, he hurried to the cafe, hoping to find Raha there. Upon his arrival, he rushed inside, scanning the establishment for any sign of her. Eventually, he made his way to the counter and noticed a girl working there.

"Miss," Abhay called out to the girl behind the counter.

She approached him, asking, "Yes, sir, what would you like to order?"

Abhay replied, "Actually, I'm here for a different reason.

" The girl inquired, "What?"

"Do you know Raha?" Abhay asked, struggling to remember her last name because he wasn't familiar with it.

The girl responded, "Oh, that little girl,"

and picked up her phone to show him some pictures of Raha. "Is she the one you're asking about?" she confirmed.

Abhay excitedly said, "Yes, yes!"

The girl then questioned, who are you to her?"

"I'm her brother-in-law," Abhay explained. "She's gone missing, and I'm very worried about her. Please, could you give me her phone number? It would be a great favor to me. Please, miss."

"Is she married?" the girl inquired.

Abhay responded, "I'll explain everything, but for now, please give me her number." The tension in his voice was palpable, and the girl decided to provide him with the number.

Abhay took the number from her and expressed his gratitude. Before leaving, he retrieved his wallet and handed the girl 30, 000 rupees as a token of appreciation for her assistance. The girl was taken aback, realizing the generosity of this stranger, and wondered why raha was working at a modest cafe under such circumstances.

Abhay swiftly exited the cafe and dialed Raha's number. Meanwhile, Raha was at her friend's apartment, and when a stranger's number appeared on her phone, she picked up. She had a firm conviction that it couldn't be Siddharth calling, as she believed he wouldn't even care if something happened to her.

"Hello, Raha," Abhay's voice reached Raha's ears.

"Who is this?" Raha questioned.

"It's me, Abhay," he replied.

Raha asked, "You... and how did you get my number?"

Abhay explained, "I got your number at the cafe where you work. A girl there gave it to me."

Raha replied, "But why did you need it?"

Abhay brushed off the question, saying, "Never mind that. Where are you right now? I've been worried sick about you. I've been searching for you like a fool. Why didn't you let me know before leaving?"

"Sorry, but I don't have your number," Raha admitted.

Abhay persisted, "Never mind that. Just tell me where you are right now, and I'll come to pick you up."

Raha hesitated, remembering the heated argument with Siddharth earlier in the day. She knew that if she returned with Abhay, Siddharth would likely start another drama.

"I... I don't want to come back there," Raha finally said.

Abhay questioned, "But why not?"

Raha replied, "I don't want to be an unwelcome presence, and I think there are some people who don't like me there."

Abhay began to realize that Siddharth might have been the reason she left their house, and he felt a surge of concern for Raha's well-being.

"Alright, tell me where you are right now. Tomorrow, I'll pick you up, and then we'll find an apartment for you," Abhay declared, surprising Raha.

"Why? I can manage it by myself," Raha protested.

Abhay insisted, "Don't argue, Raha. I don't want anyone to be responsible for you, not even your friend."

Raha attempted to continue, but Abhay interjected, "Just send me your location, or I'll come to get you right now."

With that, Abhay abruptly ended the call, his anger at his brother simmering. He was deeply frustrated with Siddharth for his treatment of Raha. Abhay started his car and began driving back to their home, determined to address the situation.

As Abhay returned home and headed toward his room, he was interrupted by Siddharth's inquisitive words. He halted and turned to face his brother.

"Where is she?" Siddharth asked.

Abhay responded in a cold tone, "Like you care."

Siddharth insisted, "None of your concern. Tell me where she is right now."

Abhay firmly declared, "I won't."

Siddharth raised his voice, asserting, "Don't forget, I'm her husband, not you. I have every right to know where she is."

"Please, don't feign concern for her," Abhay retorted.

Siddharth countered, "You have no say in how I should behave towards her."

Abhay decided to leave and replied, "Leave it."

Siddharth, growing increasingly agitated, warned, "Abhay, I'm angry enough. Don't push me further."

Abhay halted and asserted, "You've already hurt her enough, but not anymore."

Before Siddharth could finish his sentence, Abhay continued, "I know you all too well. You entered this marriage just to seek revenge on Sana, to prove that you can be happy without her. But in this vindictive game of yours, you've robbed Raha of all her happiness. She's just 18, not equipped to stand up to your cruelty, but from now on, I'll take care of her. I don't need you, and neither does she. You never wanted to see her face, right? Well, you won't...."

And also she deserves better…BETTER than YOU.."Abhay left the statement hanging, shocking Siddharth with his words.

Siddharth, already fuming from Abhay's words, retorted, "Deserve better BETTER than me... really?!... fuck!!

He exclaimed in an angry tone.