Chapter Twenty-Five

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 Kidnapping Scene

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Kidnapping Scene

The air was crisp as Aisha, Yuvraj, and Alia approached the grand yet imposing house of Pradeep and Roopa Deskhukh. The sun was beginning to set, casting long shadows that added a layer of foreboding to their mission. Tonight was a crucial step in their plan for justice, and the weight of their task was palpable.

The trio had managed to approach the house under the guise of a friendly visit. They were all too aware of how crucial it was to remain calm and collected. They had rehearsed their roles meticulously, and every detail had been planned with precision.

As they entered the Deskhukh residence, they were greeted with the warm, though somewhat chilly, welcome typical of Roopa Dekhukh. She ushered them into the living room, her demeanor a mix of hospitality and cold calculation.

"Welcome, Aisha, Yuvraj, Alia," Roopa said with a forced smile, gesturing them to sit. "It's so nice to see you. How was the journey?"

"Thank you, Auntie," Aisha replied, her voice steady despite the knot of tension in her stomach. "It was fine. We thought we'd visit you and catch up a bit."

Pradeep Deskhukh appeared from another room, his face lighting up when he saw Yuvraj. "Yuvraj, good to see you! And Aisha, how are you?"

"Hello, Uncle Pradeep," Aisha said, forcing a pleasant smile. "We're doing well, thank you."

As they made small talk, Alia discreetly made her way to the kitchen, where she prepared chai for everyone. The preparation was a ruse; the real task was to ensure the chai contained the sleeping pills they had carefully chosen.

The sleeping pills had been crushed into a fine powder and mixed into the tea leaves before brewing. Alia's movements were practiced and deliberate. She poured the tea into cups, making sure the pills were well-integrated.

Returning to the living room, Alia set the tray down with an air of casual normalcy. "Here's the tea. I hope you like it."

Roopa and Pradeep accepted their cups with polite smiles, unaware of the dark intention behind the seemingly innocuous act. The conversation continued as they sipped their tea, with Aisha, Yuvraj, and Alia maintaining a facade of friendliness.

As the evening wore on, the effects of the sleeping pills began to take hold. Roopa's movements became sluggish, and her eyes grew heavy. Pradeep, usually alert and energetic, started yawning frequently and struggling to keep his eyes open.

It was only a matter of time before the two of them slumped into their chairs, the tea working its insidious magic. Aisha watched with a mix of relief and trepidation as Roopa's head lolled to one side, and Pradeep's breathing grew slow and irregular.

Once they were unconscious, Yuvraj and Alia moved quickly. They carefully lifted Roopa and Pradeep from their seats, making sure not to jostle them too much. With great care, they placed the two into the waiting vehicle parked discreetly outside.

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