Shadow of redemption

kidnapped

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The night was unusually calm, almost deceptive in its serenity. Rakshit was out with Rajput family members, finalizing the plan to dismantle Rajshekhar Shekhawat’s network. The Rajput estate, believed to be impregnable, had reduced security with Rakshit’s forces accompanying him. But this was exactly what Rajshekhar had anticipated.

Aaravi, finishing Aditya’s physiotherapy session, stepped out to catch her breath in the cool garden breeze. A sudden noise startled her—too late, she realized it wasn’t just a stray animal. Before she could react, a group of masked men surrounded her. She fought valiantly, shouting for help, but the tranquil estate exploded in chaos as the men swiftly overpowered her.

By the time the alarms blared and the remaining guards arrived, Aaravi was gone. A small bloodied handkerchief and a note were all that was left.

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When Rakshit returned to the estate, he found utter chaos. Raj met him at the entrance, his face pale. “They took her,” he said. “Rajshekhar’s men… Bhabhi is gone.”

Rakshit froze, his breath caught in his chest. “No,” he whispered, disbelief clouding his mind. But when he saw the note—an ominous warning from Rajshekhar—it felt as if the ground beneath him had disappeared.

His knees gave way as he clutched the note, trembling. The indomitable Rakshit Khanna, the Phantom, was reduced to a broken man. His voice cracked. “She’s my everything… my life. I’ve failed her.”

The Rajput family rushed to his side. Rana Sahab knelt beside him, placing a hand on his shoulder. “You haven’t failed her, Rakshit. Rajshekhar planned this, but he doesn’t know who he’s dealing with. You have us. Our resources, our men—everything is at your disposal.”

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Hours later, as he sat despondent in Aaravi’s empty room, his phone buzzed. A voice note from Aaravi appeared, one she had sent a few days ago when Rakshit was on the verge of breaking down:

"Rakshit, no matter how tough things get, remember this: you are my strength. I see the goodness in you even when you don’t. Fight for what you love, always. For us.”

Her voice lit a fire within him. Rakshit stood, his fists clenched and his eyes blazing. “Rajshekhar made a mistake by taking Aaravi. He thinks he’s won, but he has no idea what’s coming.”

The Phantom was back, more dangerous than ever.

Rakshit stood in his Rajasthan base, surrounded by his most trusted men.
He sat in his command center, surrounded by maps and screens displaying Rajshekhar Shekhawat’s known movements and associates. His cold voice filled the room.
“Rajshekhar has made a grave mistake. Activate every contact we have. No one moves in or out of Rajshekhar’s territory without my knowledge. I want his entire network to crumble. I want his every operations dismantled piece by piece until no place left for him to hide. ”

Raj added, “Bhai,  the word is out. Everyone knows you’re after him. Some informants are already spilling details. Now all know that you'r on warpath.”

Rakshit’s jaw tightened. “Not enough. Increase the bounty on him. Make it impossible for anyone to shelter Rajshekhar. Make everyone understand that I ll burn the whole world if Aaravi is not found."

In Delhi, Aryan paced restlessly, his gut churning with unease “Something’s wrong with Aaravi. She’s not answering her phone, she always checks in this silence is not normal,” he said.

Riya tried to calm him. “Maybe she’s busy with patients. Let’s not jump to conclusions.”

But Aryan wasn’t convinced. He called Rakshit. The phone rang, and Rakshit’s measured voice answered, “Yes, Aryan?”