Samyuktika stepped out of the hospital room, her heart heavy with worry. Dr. Kusum handed her a form and a stern expression.
"Submit the payment of 20 lakhs by tomorrow. Fill this form carefully."
Samyuktika took the form, her hands trembling. As she filled it out, tears streamed down her face. Overwhelmed, she crumpled against the wall, sobbing uncontrollably.
Just as despair consumed her, a gentle voice whispered, "I'll help you, daughter."
Startled, Samyuktika turned to face the speaker. Mahindra Rai, the businessman whose wallet she'd retrieved yesterday, stood before her.
"How...how did you know?" Samyuktika stammered.
Mahindra's expression softened. "Dr. Kusum informed me. I've been looking for ways to repay your kindness."
Samyuktika's eyes widened, hope flickering.
"You'll help me with Dadi's treatment?" she asked, her voice barely audible.
Mahindra nodded. "I'll cover the expenses, but..."
Samyuktika's heart skipped a beat.
"...but?" she repeated.
Mahindra's eyes locked onto hers, his gaze piercing.
Mahindra's eyes locked onto hers, his gaze piercing.
"I'll cover your Dadi's medical expenses," he said, his voice low and measured, "but in return, you must agree to marry my son, Ekansh."
Samyuktika's breath caught in her throat. Shock and confusion warred within her.
"Marry Ekansh?" she whispered, her voice trembling.
Mahindra nodded, his expression unreadable. "Yes. It's the only condition."
Images of Ekansh, the reclusive and enigmatic son, flashed through her mind.
"Why?" she asked, desperation creeping into her voice.
Mahindra's gaze didn't waver. "Ekansh needs stability, and you...you need financial security for your Dadi's treatment."
The weight of his words sank in, forcing her to consider the impossible.
Samyuktika's eyes widened in horror as Mahindra's words sunk in.
He said,"So if you're ready then the wedding will happen tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" she whispered, her voice trembling. "But that's so sudden..."
Mahindra's expression remained unyielding. "Time is of the essence. My son needs a stable life, and your Dadi needs treatment. This arrangement benefits both parties."
Samyuktika felt her world spinning out of control.
"And what about my job, my friends?" she asked, desperation creeping into her voice.
Mahindra's gaze turned cold. "You'll leave everything behind. Ekansh's life is in Mumbai, and that's where you'll settle. No looking back."
Tears streamed down her face as the weight of sacrifice crushed her.
"I...I have to give up everything?" she stammered.
Mahindra nodded curtly. "That's the condition. Take it or leave it."
Samyuktika's heart shattered, but Dadi's frail face flashed in her mind.
For Dadi's sake, she had to agree.
"Okay," she whispered, her voice barely audible.
Mahindra's expression softened slightly. "I'll send someone to collect you tomorrow morning. Be ready."
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His dark obsession
RomansaBook 1 of 'Obsessed Love' series Meet Ekansh Rai, India's most feared mafia king and number one businessman. His heart is forged in steel, fueled by hatred for his father, Mahindra Rai. Mahindra's infidelity destroyed Ekansh's family, driving his m...
