𝑬𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆

11♡

The tension in the Singhania mansion was palpable. Abhimaan's calm demeanor masked the storm brewing inside him.

While he tried to maintain a sense of normalcy,

Anaya wasn't fooled. She noticed the fleeting glances he cast her way, the unspoken worry behind his sharp instructions, and the uncharacteristic softness when he said her name.

But whenever she pressed him for answers, his response was always the same.

**"Tumhare liye sab kuch pehle jaisa hi hai, Anaya. Tumhe tension lene ki zarurat nahi hai."**

She wanted to believe him, but the unease in his voice hinted otherwise.---
One morning, as Abhimaan prepared to leave for an important meeting, he stood in front of Anaya, his usual authoritative self, but with an undertone of urgency.

**"Main abhi kuch der ke liye ja raha hoon. Tum ghar ke bahar mat jaana, samjhi?"**Anaya raised an eyebrow, her irritation bubbling up.

**"Abhimaan, main bacha nahi hoon. Mujhe ghar me band karke rakhne ki zarurat nahi hai. perhaps about office main bhi toh assistant hu appki "**

His expression hardened

. **" no its not office work and also Yeh mazaak nahi hai, Anaya. Tumse ek baar kaha hai, toh iska matlab samajhna. Bahar mat jaana."** ( he remembered the threat he got so he was scared to let any out until he specified who he is )

Without waiting for her reply, he turned and left.

The sound of the car engine fading away left an uncomfortable silence in the mansion.

Anaya tried to distract herself with books, music, and even chatting with the staff, but nothing worked.

By the afternoon, boredom won over caution.

Ignoring Abhimaan's warning, she was getting bored so she grabbed her bag and decided to visit her favorite cafe to clear her head. ( ladki Marne wale kam karahi hai )

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As she sat in the cafe, sipping her coffee, she tried to convince herself that stepping out was harmless.

But the unsettling feeling of being watched lingered.

Her eyes darted around the room, catching a man staring at her from across the cafe. She brushed it off, paid her bill, and walked to the parking lot.

The moment she reached her car, an ominous black SUV pulled up beside her.

Before she could react, a group of masked men jumped out, grabbing her arms.

**"Chhodo mujhe! Kaun ho app log ?** she screamed, struggling against their grip. One of the men chuckled darkly. **"aapki barbaadi ms you know we don't want anything from you its just from YOUR HUSBAND **They pushed her into the vehicle.

As she fought back, one of them slapped her hard ( beta panga leliya ) across the face, silencing her protests.

Her phone fell to the ground, the screen shattered, its wallpaper of her wedding photo with Abhimaan flickering briefly before going dark.

---Abhimaan was in the middle of a meeting when his phone buzzed

. He frowned because it was the same no. who has called earlier on that day . The chilling voice on the other end sent a wave of fury through him.

**see I told u I like to collect beautiful things and here I caught it and believe me its so beautiful
*Abhimaan's grip on the phone tightened. **"you bastared stay away from her touch her and you will regret your existence believe me t"**The caller laughed.

**"ahhhh nice threat Singhania jee ab baat suno I want you to come here by yourself with the yadhuvanshi"s file if you want her safe and yeah ALL ALONE otherwise you know [ beautiful ."**

Before Abhimaan could respond, the call disconnected.

His heart raced as he barked orders to his men. **BRING THE DAMN FILE "** he thought " Anaya mana Kiya Tha na "

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When Anaya regained consciousness, she found herself tied to a chair in a dimly lit warehouse. Her cheek stung where she had been slapped, but her defiance was intact.

**"Tum log samajhte kya ho? Abhimaan tum sabko chhodenge nahi,"** she said, glaring at her captors.

One of them leaned closer, smirking. **"Abhimaan yahan aaya toh uska bhi wahi haal hoga jo tumhara hone wala hai. WAISE SUNDAR TOH HAI APP "**

She held her ground, refusing to show fear. " TUM JAISE LOGO KE MUH NAHI LAGTI MAIN .

HE SLAPPED HER HARD ANd SAID " bitch agar boss ke order na hote na toh btata kya hu main. Muh band rakh apna ab humain apna Kam karne de

She thought what she has done he said not to step outside
Par he should have told her about threats last these thoughts lingered on her mind that that's why he acting strange these days but he should have told me .

But as the hours passed and the pain from the slap deepened, exhaustion began to take over. She silently prayed for Abhimaan, her mind clinging to the hope that he would find her.

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Abhimaan's men tracked the kidnappers to an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city. Armed with determination and rage, [ guys banda obviously akela nahi jayega ]

Abhimaan led the charge, his mind focused on one thing: bringing Anaya back safely.

When he found her, he was shocked her situation was very pale slumped unconscious in a corner, his heart sank. He rushed to her, untying the ropes and cradling her gently.**
"Anaya! Utho! Mujhe chhodo mat,"** he whispered desperately

, his voice breaking.

But she didn't respond. He carried her out as he ordered his men to find the goons cause they should be near them beacuse she was all alone nobody was with her .
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He lay down her in the car and drove himself & take her back to the mansion

Back at the mansion,
Anaya lay on the bed, her face pale, her breathing shallow.

The doctor's words haunted Abhimaan

: **"She's in shock and has a mild concussion. She needs rest. She will regain consciousnessin 22 hours or 24 hrs "**
And she is fine no need to panic just rest.
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Abhimaan sat by her side, holding her hand as the hours dragged on.
He didn't move, didn't eat, and didn't let anyone else near her.
**"Tumhe kuch nahi hoga, Anaya. Main yahan hoon,"** he murmured repeatedly. his saw red hands on her cheek and he gritted his teeth " once I caught you you will see who I am "
Then after sometime the same call came he clenched his jaw and picked it up "
I told you to come all alone but you , You think you're the smartest iss baar sahi Salamat wapis mili hai agli Barr aisa kuch nahi hoga samj rahe hai na . Good bye jaldi mileage it was fun "
And he disconnected
" ahhhhhhh" abhimaan shouted then he saw Anaya he calmed himself and went outside the room .
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Twenty-four hours have passed , as the first rays of sunlight entered the room, Anaya stirred.

Her lashes fluttered before her eyes opened, searching the room.

Her voice, hoarse but steady, broke the silence.

**"Abhimaan... kahaan hai? Unko bulao.please "**
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