DARKER SIDE : The Lost

Chapter 6

"Are you sure these are not fairy tales?" asked Rahul.

"These are not fairy tales, okay!" screamed Alcinder madly.

Rahul was totally out of his mind. He had no idea whether he wanted to believe it or not. But anyway, he got some fan theories about that place. So he decided to return to his house. But suddenly his phone rang, and he saw that he was in Alcinder's place when Divya called.

"Hello. What's the matter?" asked Rahul.

"Rahul, please return home, it's urgent!"

"Hello, what's the matter?" screamed Rahul in his fear. But the call ended.

"What's it?" asked Alcinder surprisingly.

"I don't know! But it's something important!"

Rahul went outside, he was not sure where he was.

"Close your eyes. I will get you to that road," said Alcinder.

Rahul closed his eyes. When he opened his eyes, he was on the road where he went unconscious. Alcinder was not with him.

"It's not the time to think about that man," murmured Rahul and took the bike which was lying on the road and drove to his house.

Rahul was really panicked. The way Dhanya spoke to him made him more nervous. He drove fast towards his destination. After a half-hour, he reached his home. Many people were gathered around his house and there were police too. This made him more nervous. Everyone gathered over there began staring at Rahul as if they found a dead man alive. Rahul ran into his house to see Dhanya. She was in the bedroom lying in the bed crying out loudly, "Where are you, my dear."

"What's the matter?" asked Rahul with nervousness.

"Dakshina and grandpa are missing!" cried Dhanya.

Dakshina is the daughter of Rahul.

In the midst of the chaos, Rahul's heart raced as he took in the scene before him. Dhanya's tear-streaked face and trembling voice conveyed a desperation that struck him to the core. The realization that his daughter and grandfather were missing hit him like a punch to the gut. As he stood there, surrounded by concerned faces and the presence of the police, the weight of the situation bore down on him.

His mind raced, a whirlwind of emotions tearing through his thoughts. Guilt for not being there when his family needed him, fear for the safety of his daughter and grandfather, and an overwhelming sense of helplessness engulfed him. He exchanged worried glances with Dhanya, their unspoken connection reflecting their shared anxiety.

Amidst the sea of faces, his eyes caught the gaze of Divya, her expression mirroring his concern. The urgency of her call now made sense, and he knew he had to gather his wits and take charge. With shaky determination, Rahul turned to the police officers, his voice quivering but resolute. "We need to find them. We can't waste a moment."

As the search for Dakshina and his grandfather began, Rahul's every step felt heavy, laden with the weight of his love and the unspoken fear of the unknown. The memories of his interactions with his daughter flashed before his eyes – her laughter, her innocent questions, the warmth of her embrace. He clenched his fists, trying to suppress the rising panic threatening to overwhelm him.

Throughout the frantic search, Rahul's thoughts oscillated between desperation and the determination to bring his family back safely. Every corner of the house, every familiar street, now seemed to hold secrets and potential dangers. His internal turmoil was a battle he fought silently, a struggle between holding onto hope and confronting the possibility of the worst outcome.

In the midst of the turmoil, a realization hit him – the stories Alcinder had told him, the fantastical adventures that once seemed distant from reality, were now taking on a new meaning. Could there be a connection? Could there be something more to the tales than he had initially dismissed? The uncertainty gnawed at him, adding another layer to his already tangled emotions.

As the hours passed and the search continued, Rahul's weariness grew, both physically and emotionally. He held onto the memories of his daughter, the bond they shared, and the promise to keep her safe. The chapter of his novel had taken an unexpected turn, one that delved deep into the human experience of vulnerability, love, and the resilience to face the unknown. With each passing moment, Rahul's strength and determination were put to the test, his character forged in the crucible of uncertainty.