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Shattered Hopes and Desperate Escape

Raman had left two days ago, and while the certainty of his return remained unclear, Rukmini's heart clung to hope. The uncertainty gnawed at her, but the possibility of seeing him again kept her going.As she returned from work, the sight that greeted her was devastating beyond words. Her father, in a fit of rage, was mercilessly beating Raman with a rope. The sight of Raman, the man she loved, being assaulted by her own father was more than she could bear. Each step she took toward them felt like walking through quicksand, her legs trembling with fear and disbelief. Her heart shattered, and it felt as though her entire world was collapsing right before her eyes.Desperate to stop the madness, Rukmini screamed at her father, begging him to leave Raman alone. Her voice, raw with emotion, filled the air, but her father was beyond reason. His fury had rendered him deaf to her pleas. He continued to thrash Raman, who, despite having faced and defeated the challenges that Kolkata had thrown at him, was now defenseless against the wrath of her father. The contrast was stark—Raman, strong and resilient in the face of external adversaries, was helpless in the face of her father's unyielding violence.After what felt like an eternity, her father finally ceased his assault, leaving Raman injured and crumpled on the ground. Without a word, he grabbed Rukmini and dragged her to her room. She struggled against him, but her efforts were in vain. As he locked her inside, his cold words echoed in the small room: "Tomorrow is your marriage, and you are not allowed to go out of here any soon." The finality of his words struck her like a blow—her life, her choices, her love for Raman, all were being ripped away from her.Rukmini, now alone and locked in her room, felt an overwhelming sense of despair. Raman was hurt, possibly gravely injured, and she could do nothing to help him. She pounded on the door with her fists, shouting for someone—anyone—to let her out. She screamed until her voice was hoarse and her throat was dry, but no one came. Her cries for help went unanswered, her desperation met with silence.Exhausted and frantic, Rukmini's eyes darted around the room, searching for any means of escape. She needed to get out, to find Raman, to care for his wounds. As she scanned the room, her gaze landed on a window. It was small, but it was her only hope. The thought of escaping through it fueled her determination. She knew she had to act quickly, for time was running out, and Raman needed her.

To be continued..........................................