The Monster King

Chapter 36

Reyansh was breathing heavily. Something was bothering him, an instinct nagging at the edge of his consciousness, but he couldn't figure out what it was. He sensed that something was happening behind his back, a hidden undercurrent he could feel but not see. The room felt stifling, the air thick with tension, and his mind raced with unsettling thoughts. Shadows seemed to move in the corners of his vision, feeding his unease. Every fibre of his being told him that there was more to the situation than met the eye, but the pieces of the puzzle remained just out of reach. He knew he had to stay alert and dig deeper to uncover the truth.

The wedding ceremonies were set to begin the day after tomorrow, with guests arriving shortly thereafter. Reyansh knew he needed to stay vigilant.

His mind was racing with thoughts of Kiara. Her sudden calm behaviour had started to haunt him, an eerie contrast to the usual chaos surrounding her. Something fishy was happening, something he couldn't pinpoint, but he sensed a misalignment in the usual order of things. The arrival of Sumarnika and Deviyan only added to the confusion, making everything even more convoluted. Their presence seemed to stir up hidden tensions and unspoken secrets, amplifying his sense of unease. The once-familiar environment now felt alien and deceptive. Every interaction, every glance, seemed loaded with hidden meaning.

The upcoming wedding ceremonies added another layer of urgency. With the influx of guests and the chaotic energy that events like these bring, Reyansh knew he had to stay vigilant. There was no room for error, no time to second-guess his instincts. He had to uncover what was really happening before it was too late, and before the web of deceit tightened around him completely.

"Are you sure we can do this without getting caught?" Damika asked, worry lines etched deeply into her forehead. The plan they had concocted was fraught with risk, and the consequences of failure were dire.

"Oh, come on," Jeevanta replied with a wicked smile. "This isn't my first time. I've got plenty of experience in this department. Removing obstacles from my path is practically a specialty of mine."

"But can't we find another way?" Damika pleaded; her voice tinged with desperation. "There's no need to kill that girl just to get what we want."

Jeevanta's smile widened, her eyes glinting with malevolence. "That bitch is like a needle pricking my skin. The only way to get what we want is to remove her completely, root and all, not just leave her hanging around."

Damika's heart pounded in her chest as she weighed Jeevanta's words. "But murder... it's too extreme. We could find a way to discredit her or drive her away without resorting to killing."

Jeevanta shook her head, her expression hardening. "Discrediting her might not be enough. She's too resilient, too well-connected. If we don't take decisive action, she'll find a way to bounce back and ruin everything. Trust me, Damika, this is the only way."

The room fell silent as Damika contemplated the gravity of what they were about to do. Jeevanta's confidence was unnerving, but she couldn't deny the logic in her ruthless plan. The stakes were high, and hesitation could lead to their own downfall.

"Alright," Damika finally said, her voice barely above a whisper. "If this is the only way, then we have to be meticulous. No mistakes."

Jeevanta's smile returned, more sinister than before. "Don't worry, I've already thought of everything. We just need to stick to the plan, and soon enough, she'll be out of our way for good."

As they finalized the details of their dark plot, Damika couldn't shake the feeling of impending doom. She knew they were crossing a line from which there would be no return, but Jeevanta's determination left her with little choice. The die was cast, and all they could do now was move forward and hope their actions wouldn't come back to haunt them.