The Silent Bond

✨Chapter - 18✨

Chapter is not edited so if you find any mistake kindly ignore it. 

Early Morning – Rahi Mansion

After the chaos at the Rahi mansion, everyone went out for their respective work. Aru and Anu left for college, Arjun and Arohi headed to their office, while our Abhi went straight to Akshu's house—because she was furious with him.

At Raghavan Mansion:

Akshu: "Mujhe kuch nahi sunna Abhimanyu! Abhi ke abhi ghar se nikal jao, warna main security ko bulaungi. And dare to forget, security Arjun bhai ki hi hai."

Abhi was genuinely scared now. His brother's security was no joke.

Abhi: "Yaar Akshu, maaf kar bhi de. Achha chal, aaj se meri black BMW teri—woh bhi new edition wali."

Akshu: "New olive green wali Porsche dega??"

Abhi looked at her in disbelief but nodded unwillingly. No one—note that—no one can win against an angry woman. He knew that well; his dad used to say the same.

Abhi: "Ab toh maaf kar diya na?"

Akshu: "Haan baba, kiya maaf... par agar aage se aisa hua na, toh teri haddiyan mere haathon mein hongi. Yaad rakhna Abhi!"

Abhi agreed silently. He had no doubt she'd play football with his skull.

Akshu: "Chal, ab hospital chalte hain. Aaj mera pehla din hai, aur main late nahi hona chahti hoon."

Abhi (murmuring): "Khud hi late karo aur poora sheher sar pe lo."

Akshu: "Tumne kuch kaha?"

Abhi: "Nahi toh... tumne kuch suna?"

Akshu: "Haan... par woh sab jaane do, aur jaldi chalo."

And just like that, they left for their destination.

In Singhania Empire

Arjun: "Shiv, tujhe kuch pata chala uss aadmi ke baare mein?"

Shiv: "17 saal ho gaye hain Arjun iss baat ko. Time lagega. Tum ek baar Nani se baat kyun nahi karte?"

Arjun: "Tumhe lagta hai maine unhe contact nahi kiya? Unhone kaha Nanu hi usse leke aaye the, aur unhone kabhi kuch nahi bataya. Jab poochhne ki koshish ki, tab Nanu ne unhe kasam di ki woh kabhi Anu ko unke paas le jaane aur mom-dad ke baare mein baat nahi karegi."

Shiv: "Matlab Nanu ko kuch toh pata tha."

Arjun: "Haan. Mujhe bhi yahi lagta hai. Humare paas zyada samay nahi hai, Shiv. We have to investigate fast."

Shiv: "Chinta mat kar. Just give me some time. Maine India mein apni security team ko undercover bheja hai. I'm sure is baar saare patte khulenge."

Arjun nodded, hope flickering in his eyes.

Shiv: "Waise suna hai 'Untamed Souls' mein nayi entry hui hai?"

Arjun: nods

Shiv: "I'm sure detective ko laga diya hoga kaam pe."

Arjun: "Haan. Main apne bacchon ke saath koi risk nahi loonga, Shiv."

Shiv smiled. Typical Arjun Singhania—he could destroy the world to protect his family.

Time Skips - 1 Month

Kasturi had bonded well with Untamed Souls and the Chilled Squad—except with Aishwarya. Yes, she was back from her trip, and Kasturi's presence was a huge blow to her.