In the cozy kitchen of Ruhaan's home, the smell of freshly cooked breakfast filled the room. Pari and Kiara sat at the table, enjoying their meal together. Kiara chatted animatedly about her plans for the day, while Pari listened with a warm smile, feeling content in her role as Kiara's nanny.
Just as they were finishing their breakfast, a loud, authoritative knock echoed through the house. Pari looked up in surprise, while Kiara's face turned curious. Ruhaan, still in his pajamas, glanced at Pari with a hint of confusion before heading toward the door to see who was knocking so aggressively.
Reyansh, who had just arrived at the house for a meeting, followed Ruhaan, his face a mask of curiosity and irritation. As Ruhaan opened the door, his eyes widened in shock. Standing in the doorway was Rudran, Pari's brother, with an imposing presence and a smirk on his face.
"Rudran," Ruhaan said, trying to mask his surprise with a professional tone. "What are you doing here?"
Rudran's smirk widened. "I'm here for my sister."
Before Ruhaan could say anything further, Rudran pushed past him into the living room, heading straight for Pari. The look in Rudran's eyes was cold and commanding. Pari stood up, her face paling as she saw her brother.
"Bhai, what's going on?" Pari asked, her voice trembling.
Rudran ignored her question and grabbed her arm firmly. "Come with me," he said, his tone brooking no argument.
Reyansh stepped forward, his face a mixture of confusion and concern. "Wait, what's happening here? Why are you taking Pari?"
Rudran turned sharply, his expression turning menacing. "I suggest you don't interfere. I'm taking my sister, and I don't want to hear a word from you."
Pari looked between Rudran and Reyansh, her eyes wide with fear and distress. "Please, Bhai, not like this. I can't just leave."
Kiara, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly burst into tears. "No, Pari aunty! Don't go! I want you to stay!"
Pari's heart ached as she watched Kiara's tearful face. She hesitated for a moment, her resolve wavering. "Kiara, sweetheart, I..."
But Rudran was relentless. He pulled Pari firmly, his grip unyielding. "We're leaving now."
As Rudran dragged Pari toward the door, Reyansh's attempts to reason with him were met with a cold glare. "Don't make this harder than it needs to be," Rudran said, his voice filled with finality.
With a heavy heart and tears streaming down her face, Pari glanced back at Kiara one last time before leaving the house. Kiara cried out for her, reaching toward the doorway as Pari was led away.
Reyansh stood in stunned silence, his mind racing to process the sudden and shocking turn of events. The once warm and lively atmosphere of the house was now filled with an eerie silence, punctuated only by Kiara's sobs.
As the door closed behind Rudran and Pari, Reyansh looked at the devastated Kiara and vowed to find out why this had happened and how to make things right.
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Under the cover of night, Aarohi moved quietly through the corridors of the Singhania mansion. The house was enveloped in a serene stillness, with only the occasional rustle of leaves outside breaking the silence. Clad in a simple but elegant dress, she moved with a determined grace, her heart pounding with a mix of excitement and anxiety.
She slipped out through the side door, careful to avoid making any noise that might alert her parents. The cool night air greeted her as she stepped outside, and she took a deep breath, savoring the freedom that this brief escape afforded her. The moonlight bathed the world in a soft, silvery glow, guiding her towards the beach where she had arranged to meet Rahul.
