CHAPTER 18 :- OBSESSION

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Riya and Preeti step away from the ring toss, their laughter still lingering in the air. Preeti nudges Riya playfully. “That was actually fun! What’s next?”

Before she can decide, a friendly female vendor approaches with a warm smile. “Here’s something special for you,” she says, handing Riya a sleek black envelope before returning to her stall.

“What’s this?” Riya asks, her curiosity piqued.

Reyansh leans in, pretending to be just as intrigued. “Open it!”

Riya carefully pulls out a card that reads: “A challenge awaits. Find it where laughter echoes.”

Preeti claps her hands in excitement. “It sounds like a scavenger hunt! Let’s go!”

“Lead the way,” Reyansh says, hiding his satisfaction behind a calm demeanor.

They stroll a short distance down the street until they spot a booth run by another female vendor, beautifully decorated with vibrant colors. A sign hangs above that reads: “The Enigma Challenge: Test Your Wits.”

The vendor smiles, gesturing to a small locked box on the table. “Solve this puzzle in three minutes for your next clue.”

Riya’s eyes light up with determination. “We can do this!”

As the hourglass begins to drain, Riya examines the locked box, her focus sharp and unwavering. “Okay, Riya, you’ve got this!” Preeti encourages, bouncing on her toes.

Reyansh stands close, his heart racing, filled with a dark, obsessive need as he watches her.

Each grain of sand that falls heightens his urge to possess her completely.

His gaze lingers on her, as if he’s trying to consume her, to own her every essence.

When she finally presses the right spots and hears the satisfying click of the lock, a dark satisfaction settles within him.

“You did it!” Preeti cheers, her voice full of excitement.

Riya pulls out another card from inside the box, her eyes gleaming. “It says: ‘Continue the hunt. A surprise awaits.’”

“What’s next?” he asks, his voice calm, but beneath the surface, he wrestles with the desire to keep her close, never allowing her to slip away.

Riya glances around, eyes sparkling with mischief. “Let’s see what else we can find!”

They move to the next booth, where a sign reads: “Balloon Pop: Burst Your Way to Victory!” The friendly female vendor behind the table welcomes them with a bright smile, balloons of every color floating in the background.

“Who wants to give it a try?” she asks, her enthusiasm infectious.

“I’m in!” Preeti exclaims, bouncing with excitement. “Riya, you go first!”

“Okay!” Riya responds, grinning widely.

The vendor hands Riya a small dart, and she takes a deep breath, aiming carefully at the balloons. With a quick flick of her wrist, she throws the dart, and it pops the first balloon.

“Nice shot!” Preeti cheers, clapping her hands.

Riya’s confidence grows as she continues, each balloon bursting under her skillful aim. After a few successful throws, she hands the dart to Preeti with a smile. “Your turn!”

Preeti eagerly takes the dart, her eyes gleaming with excitement. She aims and throws, popping a bright pink balloon. “I did it!”

“Go for it!” Riya encourages, her energy contagious.

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