The whole Udaipur palace was decorated like a bride for an engagement of the cabinet minister, a well known  businessman's daughter Hridya Chaudhary.

People spent their whole earning to get booking done of this grand palace for one night.But for Arjun Chaturvedi it took one call and the red stone building held intricate carvings inspired from the ancient Indian architecture made onlooker speechless; was getting ready for the event.The well cared garden sprawl across raised its beauty hundred times.

Everything was perfect tonight as Arjun’s eyes checked everything,a small smile dancing on his lips.

His dream was going to be  a reality after the Agnihotri’s signed the contract.The dream he dreamt since he kept his foot in politics.

To become a Prime Minister.

And with the money and power of Agnihotri's it would be reality in next year’s election.

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“Hri,are you confident?If dad found out,we would surely be dead without anyone knowing,”Angelina whispered to Hridya who was clad in baby pink lehenga.

Hridya knew what she was doing,and was also aware of the consequences for her actions.But she can’t live under her father like a puppet.The torture ,the suffering she had suffered after her mother’s death was immense.

And now he had decided to use her as a pawn in his game but she had enough of it and now it was time to do something.

She nodded at her step sister,that the plan was still on.They couldn’t discuss further as the stylish were present there to make them presentable in front of the guest and her potential in-law’s.

“Miss Hridya please take a look in the mirror and tell me if something more needs to be done,”Head of the Stylish said in her tailored tone.

Hridya slowly turned towards the mirror,a small gasped left her mouth,indeed she was looking like some disney princess.Her hair,her face, her body everything was perfect.But this was not what she was aiming for being someone’s wife .The person she doesn’t even know the notorious Sameer Agnihotri.

After both the sisters were alone Angelina took the bag that had Hridya’s passport Visa and some cash and handed it to her. “I will get the access card ,you stay here and I will be back.”

Hridya smiled at her mumbling to be careful.

The plan was quite simple: get the access card that was used to  enter or exit the building from the helper without them noticing and then the flight to some European country.

Angelina and  Hridya were of the same age, her father had an affair with Angelina’s mother Diana and after her mother’s death he married her.

Both of them didn’t get along in their teenage years but they both were on the same page when it came to their dad. The hate they have for that man brought them to the same ground.

As time slipped Hridya paced around the room biting her lips, her eyes drifting to the watch from time to time.

The click of the door brought some relief as she turned “Did you get the card–”she asked expecting Angelina to come from that door,but to her horror it was their dad,his eyes red and the face oozing every ounce of anger.

Behind him was Angelina who had the same expression as Hridya, the terror they felt was real.

Arjun took strides towards Hridya and SLAP– the sound echoed in the luxurious creamed colour room where only the sound of the air conditioner could be heard along with her rugged breaths.

Her body moved to the side due to the impact of the slap,the sting of the impact was daunting on her cheek.Anegilna’s body was trembling thinking what would happen to both of them.

“You low life what was you planning”he screamed ,making hridya flinched by the intensity .No words escaped from her.

He held her hair, turning her face towards him.

“I warned you before ,what will I do with you if you turn against me ?Yes or No?”He tightened his clutches more, making her nod her head.

The pain she was feeling was intense but not a single gasp,or sob escaped her mouth.

The only thing she felt apart from pain was anger ,the intense urge to slap this man with the same intensity ,to break every bone.To make her the same agony she felt all her life,but she knew better.

The time will come, and hers too.

She glared at him with the same intensity.Her eyes showed all the emotions she was feeling.

“Aakhe neeche ”his voice boomed ,it was a disrespect for him.How can a lowlife daughter stare at him.

But Hridya didn't; she was glaring at him continuously,her scalp was paining as he tightened his grip; it felt like her hairs would uproot at the moment.

It made Arjun tempered flare but he knew better than hitting her more so anyone would notice ,he had to make a good impression in front of Agnihotri.

He left her with a jerk making her fall on the sofa .Angelina ran towards her hugging her trying to protect from her father.

“You both this is my last warning,do one more thing to disobey me and I will pluck those eyes from your sockets”with that he left not before locking the door.

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Hridya was standing in front of the tall ,handsome man whom  she had seen for the first time.There was no butterfly ,no first sight love nothing she felt nothing.

As much as she knew Sameer was a Sadistic man with connections in the underworld.His family had a reputation in society not because of respect but for fear.

And after he took over ,their influence had sky rocketed.He was still young, maybe a couple of years older than her.

But there wasn't a small spark between them,and that made this escape more important.

Her eyes were wandering for some way that could make her extricate from this world of power.

The gathering was not too small or big.The minister’s,MLA,business tycoons were present there.Mingling with each other wearing fabricated smile that

they had mastered it.

Her mind was racing ,thinking of ways but nothing that could be done.And her sister was nowhere to be seen,did she have abandoned her?

She looked at Sameer,his face was stoic as he stood beside her ,he didn’t even glanced at her one time not exchanging pleasantries.

The time was precipitating ,it was almost time for the ceremony to start,people had started gathering around.

Hridya was sweating ,his fingers were scratching  skin around her thumbs.Her eyes diverting for some help or distraction that could stop everything.

And with that her eyes landed on the small window on the second floor window. The grey eyes were staring at her with the immense depth that made her breath hitch.Silhouette of a man was in picture.

She squinted her eyes trying to get a good picture. He was away from there but not too far.His focus was on her,she looked at Sameer who stood beside her but his focus was on his phone and it seemed that no one was aware of that person.

Her eyes again met his ,now clearly seen that what caught her attention was the gun, the spiner in his hand.

Her soul left her body ,the gun was pointed at her.It became hard to breath her eyes widen as her body trembled with the fear.Why would anyone want to kill her?She hadn’t harm anyone till now.And the plans she had about escaping or torturing her father were just in her mind.

Was it her father who had asked his men to keep an eye on her and kill her? Next instance she does some gullible.That was possible,that man can go to any extent.

His hands were trembling,she didn’t know her eyes were on the shooter.The man was covered in black.The black cap,black mask,black clothes.It was hard to spot him as it was night time but his gun was shining like a night sky.She had frozen in her place.

The Dreadful thing was the man had noticed she had spotted him.It was her end,her life was now ending at any moment.

But as she looked carefully she was not the target.

But Sameer was.

Who stood beside her.

The shiver ran through her spine and she left her breadth.

Thank god.

She gulped her saliva,her throat was dry.Her eyes again was on the shooter.Many thoughts running through her head,she should scream right?And inform him about it ?So Sameer's life will be saved?

Right?

But one thing one must know about Hridya was ,her mind was twisted in different ways .No one can predict what will be running through her wild brain.

The grey deep eyes narrowed a little,waiting for her to do something.But Hridya stood there reciting some prayers so that the man shouldn’t miss the shot and hit her.

She was taking a second take on her inhuman thoughts and to inform Sameer or to scream,but before she could proceed further.

The loud scream startled her.

“Bomb..Bomb,There is explosive here,”Angelina’s voice can be heard.And that created havoc.All the people started running towards the exit.Finding a way to escape.

“Exit from the front side,”Angelina screamed. The security were dumbfounded about what was happening.The security alarm was ringing making the situation more tense.

Hridya, stunned by the sudden situation,tried to run from the stage but before one could Sameer held her wrist trying to drag her with him,but at same time Angelina held her another hand pulling her towards her.

She looked both at them,the other two were glaring at each other ,it seems the fight with whom the Hridya will go.

Angelina’s grip tightened on his wrist while the Sameer’s loosen.

He glanced at Angelina one time before making his way towards the some armed people who were present for Security.

“Aur koi rasta nhi mila tha,ye bollywood dekhna band kar de”Hriya rolled her eyes as Angelina dragged her towards the back door.

“Is bollywood ke wajase idea aaya ,am autanki mt kar,yaha se jaldi se nikalna hai”Angelina replied her focus was to get Hridya out from here.

Hridya’s heart was beating erratically,as they both ran through the hallway,till now everyone must have known it was a lie and Arjun must be looking for them like a madman ,she had to leave from here as soon as possible.

At exit the black van was present  which was there for some delivery purpose.Hridya looked at her sister who nodded at her , the time was slipping ,she hugged Angelina.

“Let’s go together…He will know you had a hand in this ,we will run away together”Hridya whispered to her.Her voice was heavy.

Angelina broke the hug,wiping her tears “I can’t live mom with him,you know right?Nothing will happen to me?You just go away and achieve your every dream.”Angelina’s lips twitched upwards.

“But…” but Angelina pushed her towards the Van mouthing go.

Hridya glanced at her ,her heart was  heavy, leaving her here.She sat in the driving seat,as the commotion could be heard.Many guards ran towards her.

Her dad was in front.Shouting her to get back ,she shut the door ,accelerating the car with full force.

This was the moment she was waiting for,finally freedom.Away from her dad.She looked through the rare view mirror the people were following her she increased her speed.

But before she could understand the man in bike came infront of her ,she pushed the brake with all the force,the man’s bike stopped his back tire in the air.

It was the same shooter, the black leather jacket and black bag on his shoulder.His grey eyes staring at her.The time stopped everything happened slowly.

The shooter turned his bike in another direction,looking at the people behind the van and raced his bike in another direction.

Hridya too accelerated the car, driving as fast as she could to escape. And took the different direction