Saajna

18

Rudra's POV

"Ok"

I sighed as I shut the on going call.

Bloody idiots.

I didn't choose politics just because it's filled with these idiots who like to put their noses in other people business but it seems like politics have choosen me and it's hell bent on making my life more tough than it already is.

This business hasn't even started yet and it already is making me lose my calm. And to top it all of I didn't know Karan has familiar relations with Shivam.

That bloody bastard.

I don't know for how long I can keep my sanity intact while being questioned by politicians and partners about my association with Shivam.

I don't necessarily tolerate other people dictating my life. I like to be on my own term. But it's been a problem lately with many that they don't understand this simple concept.

I should have checked Karan's background

The brother of my lovely wife and his choices has already started to get on my nerves.

I can already feel an headache forming

Pocketing the phone I ran my hand through my hair. This fucking party is getting too much. I just wanna take Anika home and sleep with her in my arms. Maybe pleasure her a lil bit.

I smirked at the thought as my eyes scan the parameters for my beautiful wife.

She is still not here? What is she doing upstairs?

I already send Shristi to kept her company, the thought of leaving her alone when she was so stressed didn't sit well with me. I know my sister would prove to be an interesting company and distract Anika's over thinking mind.

The call took almost half an hour but I still can't find her. I thought she would have came down here till now.

Deciding to check upon her myself I went to follow the same route to the place I left her.

"Bhai sa" I turned as the rushed call reached my ears.

"Aapne Shristi ko dekha? Mai kab se dhundh raha hu. Call bhi nahi receive kar rahi. " Anirrudh asked as he waved his phone in front of my face.

"Yeah. I sent her upstairs." Informing him, I turned back to the route I was following previously, before being interrupted.

"Kyun?" My younger brother asked again as he follows me.

"Anika uper hai" I answered. I could see that he did not like it, by the way his eyes widen and he stride to match my steps.

"Bhai, you know it's not safe." He exclaimed before continuing "All the security is outside due to the party and you know which type of people are in here"

His words left dread in the bottom pits of my heart. I know he was right and the need to see them safe overpowers as I speed up my pace on the stairs, Anirrudh soon followed.

The guilt and fear started taking its roots and continue to grow more and more as I climb the stairs.

Silence greeted us both upon arrival. The deadly silence was there when I left previously too but in my hurry I didn't notice it. But the dreadful chillness was now making its presence known, goosebumps rising on my skin made sure to cement my growing fear.

"Where are they" Annirudh asked me , the panic I am feeling can be clearly seen on his face.

"Come" I said patting his shoulders to reassure him or I, I don't know. We moved together to search the place I left my wife but even after going through the whole corridor I couldn't find her.

"Rooms me check kar" Ordering Annirudh, I moved to check the rooms myself. He soon followed, cursing each time he failed to find them before moving to next door with hopes.

The ground beneath me started to slip when I fail to find two of the most important people of my life.

"Bhai sa" His voice was filled with terror. Fear so deep, it clutched my heart and squeezed it painfully upon reaching my ears.

He didn't say a word when I looked at him with questioning eyes. He didn't need to. Even without uttering a single word he let me know I failed.

I failed to protect. Protect the two, I swore I would never let harm approach in the way.

I failed as a brother. Even without looking at the condition of my princess I know I would never be able to look her in the eyes.

I failed as a husband. As a partner who promised his beloved protection, who promised her family her wellbeing in front of the 'agni' while taking 'pheras'.

I failed as I approach the scene which crushed my heart so hard a choked sob left my lips.

The room was dark, the only source of light was of the corridor, it streamed past my being to reaches the half naked bloody mess of my sister on the bed, her hands bound against the head board, feets stretched apart by ropes tied around the ankles and the 2 poster of the bed, her eyes blindfolded, mouth parted, breathing shallow.

She was alive, barely but alive.

And then my gaze collided with the unconscious figure of my wife.  Bound on the couch as blood gushed from her head.

I stare and stare not able to move.

At that moment even my feets were unable to decide where to lead me. To care for my baby sister or to take my love in my arms and cry.

And how can one decide, at that moment how can one choose, choose between the two of most important individuals of one's life.

My little sister, whom I have been taking care of since she was born OR my beloved wife to whom I swear to care for till she died.

I wanted to tore my body in half and go look for them.

My delima break when Annirudh moved past me towards Shristi, as he released her of her confinement he called out.

"Bhai call the ambulance"

I did just that. And I turned my back towards the horrific scene which is going to hunt me for the rest of my life accompanied by guilt. Guilt for not being able to save them, guilt of turning my back on them but what else can I do.

I am a coward who cannot see them in the condition they are in. The pain I felt while looking at them was too much, so beyond as it hurt my entire body, my whole being and my soul.

I dialed Badal's number after the ambulance. Him being one of my most trusted guard I know I can relay on him. I wiped my eyes roughly when the moisture in my orbs was not letting me see my phone clearly.

" Stop the bloody party right this instance. Clear the hall and throw those bastards out. I don't want a single person present in this building when the ambulance arrived. And send my and Anika's family to our respective homes safely. "

Enjoy!