Chapter 5 - Rudra and Vani

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Rudra's men were frantically trying to locate him, but there was still no news. Karan started to feel a gnawing sense of worry. Akhil and Karan were sitting together when Karan's phone rang. Karan's face fell immediately, and Akhil knew who it was. Internally, Akhil groaned, "Why am I always at the wrong place at the wrong time? Now, this man will tell me to answer the call. Oh God, please help me.

" The phone rang for a while before it finally disconnected, and both men sighed in relief.

Akhil looked at Karan. "Sir, how long will you avoid the call?Madam will be worried and keep calling.

You don't know how much she cares for Rudra Sir. We need to leave before she comes back here."

Karan stared at Akhil, his expression unreadable.

Meanwhile, Vani's shift at the hospital was over. She was unaware that Rudra had regained consciousness.

She rushed to his room and saw him lying still. Thinking he was still unconscious, Vani became anxious.

"Oh Bholenath, why hasn't he woken up yet? If something happens to him, I'll never forgive myself. Please, my Bholenath, make everything alright," Vani prayed, her eyes lingering on Rudra's handsome face. She approached him, gently caressing his head. "His family must be so worried. He needs them right now, but he's all alone here." She felt a wave of sadness wash over her. Suddenly, her phone rang, and she stepped out to answer it.

As soon as Vani left, Rudra opened his eyes and glanced toward the door with a smile

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As soon as Vani left, Rudra opened his eyes and glanced toward the door with a smile.

He had woken up when Vani entered the room but pretended to be unconscious to listen to her. Her gentle touch gave him a strange feeling he couldn't quite describe.

When Vani returned and saw Rudra awake, her heart filled with relief. "Thank God you’re conscious! You don't know how relieved I am to see you like this."

Rudra just gazed at Vani, feeling a warmth from her smile and innocent chatter. He tried to sit up, but pain shot through his wound. Vani hurried to help him, taking his hand.

Both felt a spark at the touch, leaving Rudra momentarily speechless.

Vani looked away, gently easing Rudra back down and releasing his hand. An awkward silence hung in the air.

She then reached into her bag and handed Rudra his phone. "I picked this up in the jungle. It's broken, though."

Rudra took the phone, noticing it was off and damaged from the fall.

Vani hesitated before asking, "What is your name? Who did this to you?"

"My name is Rudra," he replied, then fell silent.

Vani sensed he didn't want to talk about it and refrained from pressing further.

Rudra couldn't take his eyes off Vani, and she sat quietly. When he tried to get up again, she stopped him. "Don't strain yourself.
Here, let me help you with some water." She picked up a glass from the side table and helped him drink.

Being so close to her was intoxicating for Rudra; he wanted to hug her but held back.

"Where is your family? Call them. They must be worried about you. Use my phone if you need to," Vani suggested.

Rudra hesitated, then said, "Now I just need you." Vani didn't catch it and asked, "What did you say?"

Rudra quickly covered, "Nothing. My family is in Gujarat. I live alone here because of my job, and I don't want to worry them right now."

Vani understood but was still concerned about his condition. "You need proper care. I'll get you something to eat. You haven’t eaten since yesterday, and you can't take medicine on an empty stomach.

I'll be back soon."

After she left, Rudra thought to himself, "I know I lied to you, Vani, but I can't reveal my truth. Our worlds are so different. But now that you’ve come into my life, I won't let you go."

Back with Karan and Akhil, the phone rang again. Akhil urged, "You should answer and tell her everything."

Karan glared at him, then suggested, "You answer and explain."

Akhil panicked, "Why should I call her? She's your madam." The call disconnected once more, and they both relaxed. Just then, Akhil's phone rang, startling them.

Who is this mysterious madam persistently calling?

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