The Ideal Stranger

Chapter 30: The Dark Truth Unveiled

  When Aanya arrived at the police station, Raj was waiting for her, his face set in a grim expression. He led her into a conference room, where a map of the city was spread out on the table, dotted with pins marking various locations.

  "What's going on?" Aanya asked, her voice tense with worry.

  Raj gestured to the map. "We've been tracking every place Kabir could have been in the past few years. It's not much, but we found a pattern—he's been moving in circles around you. Every city you've lived in, every place you've visited, there's been some trace of him. He's been following you for years, Aanya. This isn't just obsession. It's something else."

  Aanya's blood ran cold. "What do you mean?"

  Raj looked her in the eye, his voice steady but somber. "I think Kabir's been planning this from the start. He's been orchestrating everything—the messages, the photos, even Rohan. He's been setting you up for this moment."

  Aanya's mind reeled. "But why? What does he want?"

  Raj's expression darkened. "That's what we're trying to figure out. But whatever it is, it's not good. Kabir's playing a long game, and he's not going to stop until he gets what he wants."

  Aanya's breath hitched. She had always known Kabir's obsession was dangerous, but hearing Raj confirm it made the reality hit harder than ever. This wasn't just a game to Kabir—it was something far more twisted.

  "We'll protect you," Raj said, his voice firm. "But you need to stay vigilant. Kabir's not going to give up easily."

  Aanya nodded, though fear clung to her like a shadow. Kabir had been watching her for years, waiting for this moment. And now that he had revealed himself, there was no telling what he would do next.