PART5- SECRETS AND BONDS

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**Shrishti's POV**

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**Shrishti's POV**

I stood frozen, my eyes locked on Rajwardhan Rathod. His presence was overwhelming, his aura of power and danger unmistakable. The air seemed to thicken around us, and I struggled to keep my composure.

"Why do you want to talk about Alexei?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

Rajwardhan's gaze was intense. "Let's just say, I have my reasons. But for now, I need you to be careful."

"Careful of what?" I asked, confusion and fear mixing in my mind.

He took a step closer, his voice dropping to a low, almost intimate tone. "Just be cautious about who you trust. Not everyone is what they seem."

Before I could ask more, he turned and left the studio, leaving me with more questions than answers. My mind raced, trying to process what had just happened. Why would Rajwardhan Rathod, a man of such power and mystery, be concerned about Alexei and me?

As I locked up the studio and walked home, I decided to call Akash Bhosle, my best friend. Akash and I had known each other since we were kids. He was like a brother to me, always there to support and protect me. I needed to talk to someone I trusted completely.

"Hey, Shre," Akash's familiar voice greeted me on the phone. "What's up?"

"Akash, can you come over? I really need to talk," I said, my voice trembling slightly.

"Of course, Shre. I'll be there in ten minutes," he replied without hesitation.

True to his word, Akash arrived quickly, his concerned expression a comfort. We settled on my couch, and I recounted the strange encounter with Rajwardhan Rathod. Akash listened intently, his brows furrowing as I spoke.

"That's... intense," he said finally. "Why would someone like Rajwardhan Rathod be interested in you and Alexei?"

"I don't know," I admitted. "But he seemed genuinely concerned. And it's not just about Alexei. He made it sound like I should be careful in general."

Akash's eyes softened. "Shre, you know I'll always be here for you. If anything feels off, you come to me, okay?"

I nodded, feeling a wave of gratitude. "Thanks, Akash. I don't know what I'd do without you."

"We're family, Shre," he said, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. "We've been through so much together. We'll get through this too."

I leaned into his embrace, drawing strength from our bond. Akash had always been my rock, especially after my mother's death. His unwavering support had helped me navigate the darkest times of my life.

 His unwavering support had helped me navigate the darkest times of my life

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