Selfish Desires

chapter 20

Chapter 20

Arjun's heart raced as he realized Kavya was missing. Panic set in as he frantically searched every nook and cranny of the picnic spot, calling out her name with desperation in his voice.

All staff search kavya with torch lights. They are heavily tensed.

"Kavya! Kavya, where are you?" Arjun yelled, his voice echoing through the silent night. His mind raced with all sorts of terrible scenarios, each one more terrifying than the last.

As he stumbled through the darkness, his heart was in his throat,

Minutes felt like hours as they continued their search, the tension thick in the air.

Arjun is far away from the group and searches for Kavya in every little corner. And then, just as Arjun was about to lose all hope, he heard a faint whimper coming from behind a pile of rocks.

Rushing over, he saw Kavya huddled in a corner, tears streaming down her face. Relief flooded through him as he wrapped her in a tight embrace, whispering soothing words to calm her down.

"Arjun, I got scared when I couldn't find anyone. I thought I was all alone, I thought my end was here with the pain of not being available to see you last time" Kavya sobbed, burying her face in his chest.

Arjun's heart clenched at the thought of Kavya feeling so scared and alone. Holding her close, he vowed to never let her face such fear again.

As they made their way back to the group, Arjun couldn't shake the fear that had gripped him. Seeing Kavya safe in his arms,

And in that moment, all thoughts of manipulation and greed faded away, replaced by a deep and genuine love for the girl who had unknowingly stolen his heart.

"Oh god, Kavya thankfully you saved, this stupid Arjun left you alone...I would never do it" Akhil angrily said to Kavya while looking at Arjun who doesn't give a damn.

As all by the campfire, the warmth of the flames flickering in their eyes, she finally opened up about what had happened to her. Kavya explained that she had wandered off to explore the area and had lost track of time, eventually finding herself lost and alone.

"I was going back when I smelled the x flower, i went to get it but lost the way and fell on Ravine Badly. I feel too dizzy to shout...

Arjun listened intently, his heart aching at the thought of Kavya feeling scared and vulnerable.

As the group made their way back to the tents, Akhil and Arjun walked to the front, their faces stern and tense. Akhil's expression clouded with anger and frustration, directed towards Arjun.

"Why were you not more careful, Arjun?" Akhil scolded him, his voice laced with disappointment. "Because of your carelessness, Kavya got into trouble. She could have been seriously hurt!"

Arjun, feeling the weight of Akhil's words, bristled with defensiveness. "I did everything I could to find her, Akhil. I was the one who discovered her in the first place. If it wasn't for me, who knows what could have happened to Kavya while you were busy blaming and scolding everyone else!"

Akhil's eyes narrowed at Arjun's retort, his frustration mounting. "Don't you dare talk back to me, Arjun? You should have been more responsible and not let this happen in the first place."