Chap 43, 44 on Page 119 Entrapment : An Extremely Dark Advni FF - Page 38

Chandno so cutely says she can't have the soup as PP touched the spoon with his meat eaten hands. Strange. She didn't deny when PP was forcing her to have meat but now she's not touching the food as Advay will pay. I love how Shikha tempted her. Advay too coaxed her. What a sweet bond they had. Chocolate cheesecake interests me too. Interesting how she's affected even now. Kajal is so perceptive. I didn't think she will notice the connect between AdNi. She knew PP is a total misfit for Chandni. I hope she takes an active part to help Advay and his plan now. I would love to see Indu reaction if Kajal really throws her ornaments on Indu face. Why does PP have problem if Shikha eats a bit more than normal? He's not paying right? So Shikha ordered it for mainly Chandni. To cheer her up. She's actually helping Advay still. His mom spoke in his head? Does it mean she's with him now? It happened after a long time means it happened before too. Wow Shikha helps him have Chandni's falooda. She can almost read his mind. She is really his sister by soul. They actually drank from the same glass. It's said to increase love. Did Chandni blush for this reason? I loved how eager she was to get it back. I think she too wanted to have his tasted falooda now. Or she really loved it after so long. He knew he still affected her.

Originally posted by: sirimiri

Amazing updates loved them all so much.
Superb.

Originally posted by: Wahyas

Thanks for such a huge update it's like you were making up for the all the other dry days hehe...but really sorry about your health hope feeling much better take care...
And back to the update it had so much happening the story is moving forward at a good pace now niru and miku are coming into picture the kidnapper too...the way you depict the scenes is so natural like the whole after hotel events the fight with kidnapper the AdNi conversation in the garage it was all too good...
And of course I am loving the dark Advay just been thinking if the whole cloth pin scene was actually in the show then the naari morcha mandal would have made a lot of noise but I am ok as this was what was promised before being butchered...
Advay is so unpredictable I don't know what he will do to Chandni now...but I am with Chandni of course she can't give in so easily after what he did...their dialogues are always so intriguing and those scenes just play in your head ufff I can go on and on praising you but it isn't enough...
If you could put this into a novel please send a copy to gul she really needs to know what we wanted to see in the show plus the research you have done on all aspects is truly incredible
Just a request don't keep us waiting too long for the next update

Originally posted by: Aqqo1

Superrrbbb lovely tremendous update thanks to write such an amazing ff.

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Originally posted by: 2filmy

Indu now knows Advay is a risky opponent. She can't control him at all. He is smarter than her. He will find the anomaly soon. She is really wants Shikha to distract him so is luring him with Shikha. She isn't a mom. She is a seller. She knows she has to play her turn in his absence. She can't face him on the face so has to attack from behind. Coward. She is so evil. So Niru too knew that the temple doors won't open. How? So he is purposely away. Shakun should be the last one to complain about being a victim and left exposed. I think Niru doesn't want to participate in their sins anymore. He wants to wash his hands off now. so Niru is gay. I think Advay will accept him easily. He doesn't follow all this narrow minded beliefs. He manipulates Chandni? How? I never expected it from him. So he brainwashes Chandni and makes her obey Indu? Shame on Niru.

Shikha is a proper kabab me haddi to PP and Chandni. I love her. Chandni was relieved seeing Advay? How? Why? She's angry on him right? Kajal is disgusted seeing meat. PP doesn't care that Chandni is a vegetarian, They all know now I wish they tell PP mom. How can he be so callous and non chalant? I loved how they ruined the date. I wish this keeps on happening always. I love Kajal scolding PP. She really loves Chandni and is concerned for her. Advay removed her from that place as he knew she was getting sick looking at the meat and of course he didn't want her sitting next to PP. She agreed so easily I'm amazed. PP not having table manners is very normal. He doesn't have the basic decency how to expect manners from him? He is so miser that he hates spending on them all. Surely his bank balance wont be affected even a bit if he treats them. Chandni will be happy if he does it. I think education doesn't ensure good manners. Education only gives knowledge but not culture and sophistication. I feel bad for Chandni as her appetite was gone. I loved the way Shikha praised Advay. It was also a taunt at PP. He is neither a gentleman nor can he pay.

Originally posted by: 2filmy

Chandno so cutely says she can't have the soup as PP touched the spoon with his meat eaten hands. Strange. She didn't deny when PP was forcing her to have meat but now she's not touching the food as Advay will pay. I love how Shikha tempted her. Advay too coaxed her. What a sweet bond they had. Chocolate cheesecake interests me too. Interesting how she's affected even now. Kajal is so perceptive. I didn't think she will notice the connect between AdNi. She knew PP is a total misfit for Chandni. I hope she takes an active part to help Advay and his plan now. I would love to see Indu reaction if Kajal really throws her ornaments on Indu face. Why does PP have problem if Shikha eats a bit more than normal? He's not paying right? So Shikha ordered it for mainly Chandni. To cheer her up. She's actually helping Advay still. His mom spoke in his head? Does it mean she's with him now? It happened after a long time means it happened before too. Wow Shikha helps him have Chandni's falooda. She can almost read his mind. She is really his sister by soul. They actually drank from the same glass. It's said to increase love. Did Chandni blush for this reason? I loved how eager she was to get it back. I think she too wanted to have his tasted falooda now. Or she really loved it after so long. He knew he still affected her.

I'm happy Kajal too enjoyed, She's so different from Indu Shakun but there she's outnumbered. She too feel so free now. Wow he's thinking of pranks now. A spider will be a really great idea. Seems Chandni is drunk. I just loved how Shikha is ruining all PP plans. She is guarding Chandni. I knew its a joint plan of Advay Shikha. PP had to object as he had otjer plans. But Shikha made up such a great excuse. She really is so smart to think of something so good so soon, PP couldn't deny now. Kajal too will agree. Foolproof plan. Advay is enjoying Shikha plan a lot. I just love how Shikha is flaunting Advay and herself as a couple. PP seems in a rush. He doesn't want to wait at all. Poor Advay was stopped now.

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Originally posted by: ChitraGS

Yes SURELY !! MY LOVE !!! First time you have made a heart felt request..I will UPDATE Tomorrow night or maybe first thing on Monday...I have written parts of het next part ...will go back now and work on it😳

Chandini sat before the mirror brushing away the knots in her hair. Her life had turned into a complicated mess, nothing made any sense anymore, how she wished she could brush away the knots of her life too. She sat with her head in her hand trying to re-collect the events of the previous night. Why had Advay turned up at the restaurant? But she had been grateful her had. PP had been giving her the creeps. How was she meant to live her life with him? If only Dev had returned, she fondly touched his stone, she could have made a decision in the snap of a finger, or could she? She wasn't sure anymore...she had fallen deeply in love Advay. But he had broken her heart. Did he truly want to marry her? She wasn't sure what he wanted or who he was anymore. Had she truly run into his arms? she closed her eyes and struggled to remember the events of the previous night. The kidnapper had grabbed her by her hair, she had been lying on the road and she had heard Advay's voice. What had she done next? She gasped as she shot her eyes to the reflection in the mirror. She had run into his arms... had asked him not to leave her. The memory was blurred but he was telling her the truth. Tears welled her eyes, he had come for her... while PP had left her again. Was PP right for her? She frowned to herself. But her Maa believed that PP was right for her. But her heart whispered that Advay was the perfect man for her. She brushed her fingers against the clothes pin on her dressing table. How could he do that to her? Was it abuse? She frowned unsure of the word itself...unsure of why she didn't find it revolting. Was it abuse if she liked it? She wasn't sure. Had she truly consented to him? What did she want? She brushed her hand on his jacket that lay on her pillow. There was something warm about it. She held it in her hand and rubbed her cheek against it. Tears welled her eyes, at the memory of being wrapped inside the fold of his jacket. She wrapped herself inside the jacket and took a deep breath, it felt warm... but why didn't it feel safe? She frowned...as she tried wrapping the jacket around her shoulders.

"That's not how it works.' She jumped at his voice and turned around to find him leaning against the frame of the door to the terrace. Had she left the door open? She didn't remember anything anymore. "It only works against my heart.'

"Here...your tea.'

She took the cup from his hand as she continued playing with the cloth pin.

"Listen,' He swept her hair away from her face, "I am sorry about what I did earlier.'

She frowned.

"With the cloth pin... I was wrong...I shouldn't have done that.' He sighed, "Not without your consent... Well I don't really need your explicit consent... but nevertheless...I am sorry.'

She nodded, not that any of his words made any sense.

"Does it hurt?' She frowned at his words, "Your tongue...I left it only just for two minutes... it shouldn't have hurt...did it hurt?'

She shook her head, as she sipped on her tea.

"May I ask you a question?' He asked.

She nodded.

"Did you like it?'

She frowned...unsure of what he was asking.

"The clamp on your tongue...did it feel good.' He smiled as soon as her eyes lit up, "Did it excite you... arouse you?'

She blushed. Advay nodded to himself with a satisfied smirk. She was surely into kink, if it aroused her. Now he only had to find a way to get her to agree to his madness. He smiled at her. She lifted her gaze to his, frowning at why he was smiling.

"It suits you.' He said, "My jacket... on you.'

She blushed, as it only just occurred to her that she was still wrapped in his jacket. She noticed that it was a black pin stripe jacket and felt extremely soft. She carefully removed it and folded it into half. He chuckled as she instinctively brushed her cheek against the fabric before handing it to him.

"You like it?' He asked.

She nodded.

"Do you remember anything you said and did last night?'

"Its blurry,' She whispered.

"Hmm.'

"You came.' She lifted her glistening eyes to his. "For me.'

"Had to.' He wiped the tear that fell against her cheek, "to protect what's mine.'

She frowned as all the painful heart-breaking moments flashed before her eyes. He had broken her heart, she was still stranded somewhere on some barren land, where he had left her that night. Tears stung her eyes, maybe she would never escape the place where he had abandoned her.

"I am stuck.' She breathed. "There is no escape now.'

"Where?'

"There,' She pointed to the void before her, "its dark there... eerie... you left me...abandoned me there.'

"Chandini.' Tears stung his eyes. She was truly heartbroken. Was there no way back now?

"Hold my hand,' He put his hand out to her, "I will lead you out ... will take you towards light.'

"You can't,' She shook her head as she leaned against the post of her bed, "I am done... done with following my heart... now I will do what is expected of me.'

"Chandini don't do this to us.'

"Us,' She chuckled, "You called me a s**t. I ...you are the only man to have...'

"I know...I am sorry.' He sighed, how was he meant to explain himself, "That's not exactly what I meant...I didn't say it in a demeaning way... that's not what it means in my world.'

She let out a soft chuckle, what other meaning was there to that word.

"Chandini listen,' He almost pleaded with her, "I am not good at this...I have no idea how any of this works...I have never been in a long-term relationship,' He groaned, he had never been in a relationship ever, "You said if you ran into my arms or if you clung to me or begged me to hold you, I am safe in assuming that the answer is yes.'

"I didn't know what I was doing.'

"Are you sure?' He held her gaze. Chandini looked away.

"You said yes Chandini...and a yes is a yes.' He choked on his tears at her indifference, he just wanted the girl who had clung to him the previous night back in his arms.

"I respect a no... but I won't take a no now.'

She glared at him.

"I didn't force you... didn't play unfair,' He continued, "you clung to me...it was your choice.'

"I cannot say yes to you.' She smiled ruefully, as she sat on her bed.

"Why not?'

"I owe my life to my mother,' Tears welled in her eyes, "I have a debt to repay. You don't understand. I am not free to live my life.'

"Why did you let me touch you? ... Why did you let me make love to you?'

"I was a fool... I had lost my mind,' She choked on her tears, "I thought for a moment... hoped that you were my De...Dev...that you would tell me that you are my Dev and that you are back for me.' She broke into a soft sob as Advay watched her helplessly, "turns out you are not my Dev... far from it... my answer is NO.'

"What would you have done had I not said all those hurtful things?'

"But you did,' She whispered as she lifted her gaze to his, "You did...it's over...not that there was anything between us.'

"Chandini please listen to me.'

"I don't want your pity,' Tears trickled down her delicate face, "I heard you and Murli.'

"What?' Advay shot his eyes to her, "What did you hear?'

"I didn't mean to intrude,' She whispered, "I was shutting the window that night when I heard you say that you didn't expect me to break...and that you feel sorry for me... I am not sure what your exact words were...it was muffled... but it was clear you felt pity for me.'

"Chandini you have misunderstood...'

"I don't want your pity,' She looked him in the eye.

"I don't pity you,' He voice was sincere, "I want to marry you... wanted to marry you even when I said all those horrible things.'

"Why?' She sniffled, "Why do you want to marry me... please give me a valid reason...and please don't tell me that you have suddenly fallen in love with me... because this can't be love.'

"No,' He said sternly, "I don't love you.' Tears trickled down her cheeks, he didn't love her.

"I won't lie Chandini,' He sighed heavily, "Love is a big word ...a strong word and it takes time to fall in love...I don't love you, but I... I can't share you with anyone...can't watch you with another man... I ...you ...you are mine... mine and I will take what's mine.'

She held his gaze, struggling to make sense of his words. What was that even supposed to mean? He didn't love her yet he believed he owned her. She shook her head in despair. Advay was driving her insane. But he didn't love her and that was clear now. He had made it clear now. A soft sob escaped her lips. He hadn't felt anything for her and she had given him everything. She was such a fool. She deserved to have her heart broken. She deserved this. She felt ashamed of herself, disgusted with what they had done. It hadn't been love...at least not from his side, what was it then? She finally covered her face with her hands and wept.

Advay moved forward to hold her in his arms...

"Don't touch me!' She hissed, "Don't ever dare touch me again.'

"Really,' He took a step back, a smirk kissing the corners of his mouth, "So PP can touch you, but I can't.'

"PPji...,' Advay winced at the mention of his name on her lips, "PPji is my fiance, we are engaged to be married.'

"And who am I?'

"You,' She sighed, a beautiful mirage, "You are a nobody... a stranger.'

"I am the man you made love to.' He hissed between gritted teeth, clenching his fist, fighting the urge to punch something hard. "The man you gave yourself to.'

"Which didn't mean anything.' She wiped her tears, got up to her feet and pretended to arrange the sarees in her wardrobe. She couldn't let him see how much that night had meant to her. He didn't love her and now she was not willing to give him the pleasure in knowing he meant the world to her.

"It didn't mean anything?' He choked, unable to believe what he was hearing.

"Did it mean anything to you?' She asked as she turned around and scanned his eyes.

"No.' He murmured, averting his eyes away from hers. It was impossible to tell a lie while she held his gaze with hopeful eyes.

"Then why would it mean anything to me.'

"It didn't mean anything to you Chandini,' He almost choked on his tears, at the blank heartless expression she wore on her face.

"No,' She looked him in the eye, slipping on the mask of indifference.

But you said it was perfect...,' He asked with quivering lips, he was shaking ... he had given her everything he had within him... which had meant nothing to her.

"Oh woh!' She forced a giggle, as he watched her with eyes like slits, rage coursing through his veins. "Yes, it was perfect.'

He took a deep breath, hoping she would say it had meant the world.

"But what has that got to do with what I feel?'

He raised a brow, watching her with intent, making sure not to miss even a single word that fell from her lips.

"It was perfect for my first time,' She continued with a smile, as she turned around and started organising her sarees, "You see a lot of my friends had shared horrifying stories of their first time... So hmm... I was worried, nervous ... but you made it easy... you are an experienced man ... thank god you knew what you were doing,'

"So ...thank you,' She turned around to look at him only to take a step back, he looked wounded, like she had stabbed him somewhere deep. His eyes blood shot, fists clenched ... a dangerous gaze holding her in place. Had she woken up a beast? She shook with fear, as she took another step back.

"Thank you?' It was a question, was she really thanking him?

"Yes, thank you.'

"I ask you one last time,' He took a step forward, holding her gaze in his furious dark eyes, "did it really mean nothing to you...do I mean nothing to you?'

"N... No,' She murmured, trembling at the darkness that lurked in his gaze.

"You have no idea what you have done,' He told her as he watched her mouth with his lusty eyes, "You are going to pay for this... I am going to make you pay for this.'

"You will marry me Chandini,' She shivered at the threat in his voice, "I will make you marry me. I will take what's mine.' He took a step towards her and placed his hand on either side of her face, trapping her between his body and the wardrobe, "No one can stop me...not even you.'

"All the best to you.'

He chuckled darkly, if only she knew that challenging him would only make matters worse.

"Tell me Chandini,' He asked as he turned around to leave, "PP spikes your drinks...yet you are willing to marry him...Why?'

"I don't think he did any such thing,' She snapped at him, "I think YOU spiked my drinks.'

"Really?'

"And why would I do that?'

"So that I would run into your arms...you played it dirty...like always...hence why it doesn't count.'

"I see...so that's your opinion about me.' He glared at her, "Good that you know me so well... should prepare you for what's to come.'

He continued glaring at her as he finally turned around and left. He was finding it impossible to be angry with her, especially given how clingy she had behaved towards him the previous night. She had every right to be angry with him, he had broken her heart, he deserved to be told off. But she knew how to push all the wrong buttons and make matters worse...for herself. He was going to have to make this right. Marrying her was the only solution now. But she was unwilling to accept his proposal. He needed a yes from her. Or maybe he didn't? He wasn't sure how he was going to convince her. But there was no way he could let her marry PP, no way he would let anyone touch her. She belonged to him... would have to belong to him. He sighed as he finally made his way out of the Haveli.

Chandini collapsed to the floor. Why was he struggling to convince her now? Why did he want her to say that night mattered to her when it didn't mean anything to him? She knew he was playing her again. Maybe he planned on dumping her at the altar, she shuddered. She didn't trust him anymore. But she did feel safe with him, why... she thought? And why did he always risk his life to protect her, when she didn't mean anything to him. Advay doesn't love you a voice told her in her head. She knew it, had known it for a while and that was what was shattering her heart to pieces. He surely didn't love her... no one did such hurtful things to people they loved. He loved playing with her, which he had done...and was now back to play some more. No, she shook her head, she was not going to let him play with her heart any more than he already had. PP could have been a coward...but PP had never played her. He came from a decent background. Her mother approved of him...people respected his family in their community. She was going to have to make this marriage work. She wiped her tears as she finally got up to her feet and dragged herself towards the Kitchen.

"Chandini,' She turned around at the voice of her mother, as soon as she reached the bottom of the stairs.

"Haan Maa.' She limped into Indrani's room.

"Chandini,' Indrani smiled, "How are you?'

Chandini smiled back. "Fine.'

"Kajal told me about what happened yesterday.' She sighed, as she patted next to her sofa "I am sorry about what PP did...Let me speak to him and find out what happened.'

"It's okay Maa,' She whispered, struggling to drink her tears, "Just leave it.'

"Good.' Indrani gave a quick peck on her cheek, as soon as she sat beside her. Chandini smiled weakly, her mother seemed happy today.

"Okay listen,' She said, "PP's mother called to say that they want to have an engagement tonight.'

"Tonight?'

"Yes, I know it's all a bit rush rush.' She sighed, "But they want the engagement tonight, Mehendi tomorrow and the wedding the day after that.'

She gasped aloud. She was meant to be married by the end of the week. But there was still time for that. It was only the start to the week. Her father was still ill and her Mamaji too hadn't returned.

"Is there a problem?'

"Mamaji.' She whispered.

"Niru is coming back...don't worry he will be here for you wedding.'

She nodded, frowning to herself, maybe this was a good idea. The sooner she was married off to PP the better. The sooner she left the better she thought. She just wanted to get away from Advay...as far as away as she possibly could.

"There is a lot of legal paperwork we need to sort,' Indrani smiled at her sweetly, "Once you are gone we will need someone to look after the legal matters of the temple...so you are going to have to give your signatory rights to someone you trust.'

"You are only person I trust Maa.' She said, as Indrani beamed to herself in pride.

"Good, you cannot sign them before the wedding,' She continued, "But once the wedding is done, we can sit down with PP's advocate and transfer all the paperwork.'

Chandini gazed at the empty void before her, the barren landscape with deafening silence was all there was to her life now. She had not heard anything her mother had said. "I don't love you,' His words were all that kept ringing in her ears. A sob escaped her lips.

"Chandini are you okay?' Indrani stroked her hair, as she broke into a sob.

"I don't know Maa,' She sobbed softly, "all this is ... I am exhausted...' Advay had broken her heart, he didn't love her...but she had hopelessly fallen in love with him. Had given him everything, her body, her heart, her soul... but he had thrown it all away, had tossed her out of his life like a worthless piece of thrash. Why had no one warned her that heart break was so painful?

"Don't worry my child.' Indrani rested her cheek against Chandini's head, "PP has promised me that in a few months he plans on moving back to Allahabad.'

She shot her eyes up to her mother hopefully.

"Hmm.' Indrani nodded with a smile, "He is looking for a house close to the Haveli... then you and I will finally have the mother daughter relationship that we have missed out on.'

"Would we?' She choked on her tears.

"I am sorry Chandini,' Tears welled in Indrani's eyes, "Sorry that I couldn't be the mother that I should have been...but your Baba's health has put a lot of pressures on me.'

"I know Maa.'

"But now once you marry PP, some of our financial burdens will be lifted off,' She held Chandini's face in her hands and kissed her forehead, "thanks to you... we can all have a normal life ... you can I could go shopping, maybe go watch a movie...what do you say?'

Chandini smiled at her mother. Was a normal life with her mother finally possible? The idea was enticing...one she had craved for since she was a child. Was her mother finally willing to consider her as her own. But Advay, a tiny voice whispered at the back of her head. She was willing to do anything to earn her mother's love and now that it was finally here, she wasn't going to let Advay ruin it. She had to rid herself of his memories and make a fresh start with PP... for the love of her mother. It was time to say good bye to every memory of Advay Singh Raizada. She wiped her tears and strengthened her resolve. It was time to toss Advay Singh Raizada out of her life.

Advay sat at his desk under the tent, lost in deep thought as he played with the paper weight in his hand. Chandini had not gone down like he had hoped. A warm smile broke out on his face, she was still a little rebel...his little rebel...a free spirit. His palm tingled with excitement. It was going to be fun to tame his little free spirit. He just had to get her to accept to his terms, but how? He leaned back in his chair, thinking of every possible way of manipulating her. But he seemed to have hit a block. Chandini's rebellious spirit had been a surprise, along with her unwavering loyalty to Indrani. He cursed under his breath. Indrani Vashisht had dug her teeth deep into his girl. It wasn't going to be easy to break this allegiance, he knew that for a fact. Earning her trust was far greater than earning her submission. After all what he did was all about trust. But trust had been eroded after what he had done to her. Earning it again was going to be an uphill task and he lacked time and patience. He wasn't here to tame her, he was here to ruin her, he reminded himself. How was he meant to get her to agree to marry him? He sighed.

"Bhaiyya,' Murli handed him his coffee, "Do you have a change for two thousand...I need to go buy vegetables.'

Advay shuffled through his wallet, looking for all the change he had.

"Could you also give me coins if you have any please?'

"Hmm.' He tipped his wallet, letting the contents fall to his desk. He gasped out loud at what he saw. "f**k ...Murli.'

"Kya hua.'

"f**k,' He said in horror, "I am f**ked.'

Murli glanced at the table and back at Advay's horrified face. What had happened now?

"I can't believe I have f**ked up... bad.'

Murli shook his head, could Advay talk sane, in a language he understood. Advay lifted his gaze to Murli, a devilish grin replacing the horror.

"Okaaayyy,' Murli thought to himself.

"f**k.' He gasped again. "f**k...why didn't I think.'

Murli watched Advay's triumphant grin in despair, what was his brother up to now?

"Kya hua Bhaiyya.'

Advay chuckled in victory as he held three foil wrappers in his hand, and waved it at Murli. Murli glanced in horror between Advay and at what he was waving at him.

"Is it what I think it is?' Murli asked without batting an eyelid.

"It is.'

"Why are you carrying it in your wallet?'

"I always have it in my wallet,' He smirked, "Just in case... you never know.'

"Why three?'

"I need three.'

Murli felt his mouth drop to the floor, before he forced it to shut again, only for it to drop again at the devilish grin plastered on Advay's face.

"I don't understand,' Murli voice was a whisper, "What are you... why are you... why are you grinning like that?'

"I always have three,' Advay chuckled again, "and I still have three in my wallet.'

"Haan Toh.'

"Toh,' He winked, "She could be pregnant.'

"What?' Murli gasped aloud, his blood draining from his face, how could he? "how ...how could you...I thought you said... HOW DARE YOU?'

"Calm down.' Advay said, "I didn't plan anything... It happened...I lost control ...she makes me lose control.'

"Did you also lose your mind?' Murli shook his head in horror, "Don't you DARE pin this on her... It was your responsibility... I thought you took pride in calling yourself responsible... you have been carrying three of those... Couldn't you have used ONE?'

"I would have needed all three, trust me.'

"Okay,' Murli covered his ears, "I don't need to know ...that is too much information.'

"I wasn't thinking Murli,' There was a hint of sincerity in his voice, "and I am not pinning it on her...just saying that I lost control... just lost control. Like she took charge of me Murli... she always takes charge of me.'

"Bhaiyya.'

"I made love to her, Murli,' Tears pricked his eyes, "Made love for the first f**king time in my life... that should mean something right...and now that ...all this,' He lifted his gaze to Murli again, "This is so over whelming.'

Murli smiled at him.

"She could be pregnant Murli,' Tears escaped the corners of his eyes, "Pregnant with my child... Pregnant dammit pregnant.'

"Bhaiyya.' Murli smiled warmly at him.

"My Chandini...pregnant with my child.' He choked on the tears that finally broke free and streamed down his face, "Do you know how that feels?... how f**king amazing that feels.'

"I just can't wait, Murli' Advay smiled, almost blushing to himself.

"Bhaiyya are you blushing?'

"Can't wait Murli,' A smile stretched across his face, right up to the corners of his eye, "Can't wait to marry her... Can't wait to hold my baby in my arms...You are going to be an uncle.' He wiped his face. "Do you think it's a boy or a girl?'

Murli smiled at how happy Advay looked, he had never seen him this happy.

"I would love to have a girl, Murli,' He sighed, "my little Chandini in my arms again...I love girls... but never mind boy or girl right,' He continued, "So long that my Chandini has a healthy pregnancy.'

"She will Bhaiyya.'

"She was telling me last night that her mother had post-delivery complications.' Advay frowned, "I have to take care of her Murli...some conditions run in the family... I have to be there for her... I might just put this temple work on hold...put all this revenge madness to one side... my Chandini is what matters now...I love her Murli,' He choked on his tears, "I have to look after her.'

Murli continued watching Advay with unshed tears. How he craved to have a normal life with Chandini, how he had messed his life with this need for revenge. Murli sighed, thankful that finally there was a light at the end of the tunnel.

"I feel good Murli,' He said, heaving a sigh, "I feel whole. Healed. How?'

"You are in love Bhaiyya,' Murli said, "You have been fighting yourself. Now you have a reason to go after your love...a reason to marry Bhabhi and to have a normal life.'

"Hmm...you are right.'

"For the first time, you don't feel guilty for wanting her.' Murli said.

"Hmm.' He nodded, "Maa too will understand why I chose Chandini over her.'

"You Maa wants you to marry Chandini,' Murli rolled his eyes, "She never expected you to do any of this madness.'

"Maybe Maa wants this,' His eyes lit up, "That's it...maybe this is Maa's doing...hence why I lost control... or else you know how responsible I am. But with her... I just didn't think...what the f**k was I thinking... nothing... just got carried away the moment she held her arms out for me.' He sighed, as memories of him slamming into her flashed before his eyes. His passion had blinded him. The fact that she was a virgin had only made it worse. She was truly his, solely belonged to him.

"Murli, bring me that Red lehenga...and find me a Pandit... I am marrying her today...right now, before it's too late...That silly girl, I don't think she has realised it yet,' He urgently got up to his feet and sprinted towards the door, "I'll go get Chandini... wish me luck'

"All the best Bhaiyya.' Murli let out a sigh of relief, joining his hands in prayer as he looked up to the heavens. His prayers had finally been answered.

Chandini scrubbed the worktop, she had finished cooking. It was time to take lunch for her father. If only her father came back to his senses, his health was deteriorating by the day. If only he could attend her wedding, she sighed. Maybe if she chanted the Geeta like Advay had. Maybe that was the link to his memory. But her father was love sick, she could tell...now that she knew how it felt to lose the one you loved. Tears pricked her eyes. She loved Advay... but he didn't love her back. Unrequited love, she had heard about it...now she was living it. Would she ever fall in love again? She frowned to herself. Maybe never. Her heart forever belonged to him...she had given it to him along with her body and her soul...and he had squashed it under his expensive dress shoes. She smiled wryly, at least she had a perfect night with Advay... at least she had the memories of the night when he had made her feel...made her believe that she was the only woman for him in the world. Had it all truly meant nothing to him? Was all that just a faade? She didn't know what was a reality and what was an illusion anymore. She sighed. Her wedding was now a stark reality staring her in the eye. Maybe PP hadn't meant to abandon her...maybe he was a coward...but that was something she was going to have to deal with. No everyone was courageous. Some people were weak and PP was weak...but her Maa thought highly of him. She smiled ... her mother had held her in her arms and kissed her in a very long time. The last time she had been this affectionate was sixteen years ago before that fateful day when she had lost her Dev forever.

"Dev.' She let out a soft sob.

"Hmm.'

Chandini shot her eyes to the tiles ahead of her, as soon as she felt his warm breath against her ears. He nuzzled against her cheek, his chest to her back and wrapped his hand around her, cupping her belly in the palm of his hand. She struggled to push him but he held her in his steel grip.

"Chandini,' She shivered, his voice sent shivers down her spine, "let's get married.'

She widened her glare watching the empty space before her, her mind going blank at the sensations he was building in her bones, as he rubbed his palm against her belly.

"Leav... let me go.' She stuttered between her pants.

Advay held her closer to his chest, and brushed his cheek to hers. She squirmed as his soft beard snubbed whatever thoughts of protest arose in her mind. Advay kissed her behind her ear and set fire to her body as he kissed all the way down her neck, to finally settle at the soft spot where her shoulder met her neck. The exact spot where her body writhed in pleasure against his teeth.

"Chandini,' His voice was deep growl, "Come let's get married.'

She tilted her head to meet his dark lusty gaze, trembling at the thought of what he planned on doing next.

"Come,' He smiled as he laced his fingers into hers and dragged her behind him.

"Stop.' She pulled her hand from his clasp. He held her before she fell back against the worktop.

"Careful,' He supported her weight against his body, cupping his palm against her belly again, "You have something precious of mine inside you.'

She glared at him in horror. She had what? What was he talking about?

Advay smirked at her, a warm smile replaced the smirk, that stretched till his eyes.

"You are pregnant Meri Jaan,' He whispered, "With my child.'

She continued watching him with horror, as tears glistened her eyes.

"It's okay,' He kissed the tear in her eye, one after the other, "I am here for you... for my child... I am happy... extremely pleased with you. Let's go now and get married.'

"You want to marry me...because,' She was surprised she had a voice.

"Hmm, I do.' He said, "I want to marry you before it's too late.'

"But ...you said ...that night didn't matter.'

"Forget it,' He kissed her cheek, "Forget everything I said... everything is different now ...my baby has changed everything now.'

"I am not pregnant.'

"You could be.' He winked, "from what you told me the first time we met... You could very well be pregnant.'

"What if I am not pregnant?'

"That's fine,' He continued to smile at her, "You will get pregnant next month or the month after that...let's get married. I will ensure I get you pregnant.' He winked cheekily, "That's not your concern...leave that to me.'

She shook her head

"It's not if whether you not pregnant... its if you are.' He said, sweeping her hair away from her face, "I can't take a risk. If you are pregnant, I am the father and I will take responsibility. Come let's get married before it's too late.'

She glared at him in disbelief.

"I don't mind having a child out of wedlock,' He continued, "But your so called conservative society will mock at you...at my child...and I can't let that happen.

Tears welled Chandini's eyes at the love with which he held her gaze. But he didn't love her... he wanted her now because he suspected she was pregnant. It was his baby that mattered to him... not her... he loved his baby... not her.

"Do you love...?'

"Of course, I do,' He held her face in his hands, "I love my child...and I love the mother of my child...you.'

"You love me because I could be the mother of your child,' She smiled wryly. What was she expecting? "it's all about your baby.'

"What?' He cupped her face in his hands, "It's our baby.'

"I don't want to marry you.' She pushed him away.

"Don't be silly,' He kissed her forehead, "Let's get married... I take responsibility for everything that happened between us...I should have protected you...but I didn't,' He sighed, "I am sorry I didn't, but I am glad I didn't... can't wait to hold my child in my arms.'

"I can't marry you,' She put her hand on his chest and pushed him away, "My Maa wants me to marry...,' She looked away, struggling to blink her tears away. Her fate was forever sealed with the man her mother had chosen for her.

"Marry me Chandini,' Advay said as he got to his knees and held a ring up to her, "Do it for our child dammit ...if not for yourself.'

Tears welled her eyes, at the diamond that glittered back at her. She brushed her fingers against the ring. It was beautiful... perfect. A simple yet perfect solitaire diamond ring... just like the one she had always imagined Dev would propose to her with.

"Do you like it?' Advay whispered.

She nodded softly as tears trickled down her cheeks, unable to take her eyes off the perfect ring.

"Say yes and you can have it,' He said as he took the ring from the box, and slipped it on her finger. It got stuck halfway.

"It doesn't fit.' She choked on her tears.

"Sorry,' He got up to his feet, "I think it's one size too small...I'll get it re-sized.' He kissed the tears slipping down her cheeks, "don't cry, I will get it fixed I promise... You will wear this ring today... it is for you.'

She nodded as she wrapped her arms around him.

"So, is that a yes then?' He asked as she searched her brains for an answer. What exactly did he want her to do? She frowned.

"Come let's go and get married.'

"Get married...Where...When?'

"Yes, get married...now,' He smiled, "Come with me...Murli has gone to fetch a Pandit...we can marry in the temple... you can invite Shikha, Meghu and Kajal Maasi if you like.'

"What?' She gasped, how was he planning on marrying her? Had he lost his mind? This had to be the final nail to the coffin. "You want me to elope with you.'

"Well...something like that,' He winked, "Let's marry...your mother won't have a choice but to accept you.'

"How dare you?' She glared at him, rage coursed through her veins, who the hell did he think she was? She was the oldest daughter of a Mahant...there was no way she was running away from her home like this to get married to him. This was a scandal of the highest order.

"I am a Mahant's daughter,' She snapped, "How dare you make such an indecent proposal to me...I am engaged to be married to P...' She bit her words back unable to tell his name. She lifted her gaze to Advay, certain that he would hurt her, but to her surprise he kept smiling at her.

"Really,' He chuckled stepping towards her, "tell me then,' he slid his hand against her waist, cupping her belly in his palm again, "how are you going to explain yourself to PP when you realise you are pregnant with my child...how are you going to tell him that you let me make love to you on the night of your Roka.' He chuckled, "Do you even plan on telling him that you slept with me or not...my honest chaste sanskaari eldest daughter of the great Mahant Vashisht?'

Chandini closed her eyes, struggling to ignore his remarks.

"I wonder if he'll thank you for getting pregnant with a billionaire...a genius like me.' He smirked as he brushed his lips against her ears. Chandini flinched a little as she felt a mix of rage and lust course through her body, Advay sure always brought out the worst in her.

"Tell me Chandini,' he nuzzled against her cheek. He knew she was angry and had every right to be angry with him. But he was going to have to get her to agree to marry him today. He simply couldn't find it in him to be angry with her... he gazed at her furious eyes, she was the mother of his child.

"Tell me,' He continued with a smile, "How will you deal with all the scorn you will face from those around you?'

He rubbed his hand around her belly in circles. Just the thought that a piece of his soul was growing within her had sent an exhilarating chill down his spine. For once he was willing to forgive her... The mother of his child, for everything she had said and done.

"Tell me, what would you say when people ask you about the father of the child. How are you going to face the society...? Your family... Your Maa. How is your Maa going to face everyone?' He chuckled, "Your Maa will die of shame if she found out that you got pregnant outside of a wedlock...how will she face the world...how will she face herself...maybe she will kill herself... slit her writs in shame... or worse jump into the ganges.'

Tears stung Chandini' s eyes at the mention of her Maa. He had touched where it hurt the most. How dare he say such obnoxious terrible things about her mother?

"Don't worry about me,' she lashed back as she stepped out of his embrace, "I am not pregnant.'

"Really,' he chuckled, "how can you be so sure?'

"That's because Mr Advay Singh Raizada,' she raised her voice, she wasn't bothered with the tone of her voice or the choice of her words, "I ensured I don't get pregnant with your bas***d.'

Advay shot up to look at her with furious eyes

"How dare you?' he growled as he put his hand behind her head, grabbed a fistful of hair and yanked her close to him, his lips dangerously close to hers. "How dare you talk to me like that?'

Chandini shuddered at the dark rage that simmered in his eyes, threatening to burn her, rip her apart. Her head hurt, her scalp burned but she held her head high.

"What'd you do?' He hissed, tightening his grip in her hair. She cried in pain as her scalp burned at the forceful tug of her hair.

"Since you... You... didn't... Bo... bother...protecting me,' she stuttered, struggling to release her hair from his grip, "I ensured I protected myself.'

Advay felt a stab in his heart. He had promised her marriage, all she had to do was to let go of her defiance, her strong headedness and succumb to him. He had been the fool kneeling at her feet with a ring in his hand. But her actions had woken up the beast within him. Who was he kidding? Chandini Yash Narayan Vashisht was a heartless bitch, she had never deserved him, had never been worthy of his unflinching love and devotion. Tears stung his eyes. She was lying... she had to be lying...they were meant to be having a baby. He was meant to be a father.

"You are lying right.'

"No,'

"How... when?'

"I am a highly educated woman,' She snapped, "I know how to look after myself.'

"I see,' Advay watched her with eyes like slits. What had he thought of her. What had she turned out to be? "So, all this coy... sanskaari, Ms goody two shoes... All this is just a faade, isn't it?'

Chandini ignored him, she didn't have anything to say to him anymore. He was a nobody or so she told herself. He didn't love her and now she couldn't be bothered anymore.

"You think you can f**k me and then go f**k PP,' He hissed as his tightened his grip in her hair, "Who the f**k, do you think I am?'

"Let go of me.' She snapped.

"Don't f**k with me Chandini or I will f**k you here in the middle of the kitchen,' Chandini shuddered at the tone of his voice, he was not joking.

"How dare you?'

"Because I can dare,' He hissed, "and guess what... you will be begging me for more.'

"Leave me.'

"Don't mess with me Chandini,' He grabbed her face in the rough grip of his hand, "Come with me... Let's get married...and that will be the end of this...I won't hold any grudge against you... Let's make a fresh start ... let's start a family...be my wife...be a mother to my children...I am willing to take you with all your flaws.'

"I am not willing to take you now.' She said, "Like I said its over...you ended it...I am done with you... now let go of me.'

Advay glanced between her quivering lips and her burning eyes. She was the girl he loved, but she was also the girl who broke his heart time and again. Today she had awoken the beast within him. Now he was going to force her into his ways whether she wanted to or not. Now it was time to manipulate her and he was going to do everything it took to have her defy Indrani.

He grabbed her mouth into his, it was hardly a kiss as he bit her hard, sucking her out of her breath, her life and pushed her away from him with one powerful thrust of his hand.

Chandini lost her balance, fell back against the wall behind her and hitting her head. She yelped in pain as she watched the inferno that simmered in his eyes with horror. But he couldn't care anymore, he turned around and walked away leaving her trembling like a leaf. He was not a beast, he was a monster and he was here to ruin her.

She collapsed on the floor, tears finally began to pour down as face, she rubbed her hands against the back of her head trying to soothe the pain. He had hurt her and had not bothered checking on her, but it was his heartless gaze that had left her trembling. Did he truly not care for her anymore. She sobbed softly and put her hand against her swollen lips, they burned like they were on fire, he had been fierce in the way he forced his mouth upon hers...this was not a kiss...this was torture... a pre-warning of what was to come. She shivered. Confusion clouded her mind, she was not sure why he had reacted the way he had. He had not wanted a relationship once he had bed her, so why was he now pretending like he cared. That night had not meant anything to him... the perfect night, when he had made her feel... Made her believe that she was the only woman for him in the world. Why did it matter that she had protected herself? What did he want from her? He was truly driving her insane. She just wanted to marry PP and leave... just wanted to get away from the nightmare her life was turning into... Just wanted to get away from Advay Singh Raizada.

Advay sprinted out of the Haveli, he looked furious, murderous.

"Bhaiyya...the Pandit is,' He walked past Murli. "Bhaiyya.'

Murli followed him sensing something was completely off. What had happened? Had Chandini disagreed? He wasn't sure. But he couldn't risk leaving Advay alone, given how furious he looked. Advay broke into a jog once he reached the courtyard, only to start running. Murli ran after him, guessing which way he was headed.

Advay finally made his way through the bushes and the thorns to the exact spot where his mother had been set ablaze years ago. Tears streamed down his face as he finally collapsed to his knees. He raked his hands through the soil, sifting through it, hoping to feel his mother, just for one last time.

"Maa,' He yelled, "Maa... where are you...I need you.'

"Bhaiyya.' Murli held him as he broke into a sob. "Bhaiyya sambhalo.'

"It's over Murli,' He wept, "we are over.'

Murli held him, confused at what was going on.

"She is not pregnant...she took care of herself... she is not as stupid as I believed her to be.'

"Bhaiyya.'

"Yet again I have lost to Indrani Vashisht.' He choked, "Whatever little hope I had... she has finally snubbed it today.'

He rested his head on Murli's shoulders, allowing his tears to trickle down his face. Memories of the past flashed before his eyes. Memories of Chandini's betrayal. He should have known, she was never his. She always belonged to her mother. Then and now.

"Bhaiyya you are to blame,' Murli whispered, "This time you are to blame... you left her with no choice.'

He glared at Murli. Was he still siding with Chandini?

Advay glared at the void before him. Everything flashed before his eyes...his entire life flashed before his eyes. His Maa, his Baba, Micku...his little Chandini...his baby Shikha...everyone flashed before him. Like he had taken a jog back in memory. Like everything was happening before him right now. He trembled in Murli's arms. He had lost everyone and everything and Chandini was to blame, yet at the drop of a hat he had been willing to forgive her for everything just so he could have a life with her. But she had to ruin it ... AGAIN.

"I can still see her burn,' He finally whispered as tears poured down his face, "There,' He pointed to the empty space before him, "You see...there...she is in a red Banarasi silk saree... in my favourite colour...Do you hear her bangles,' He asked Murli, "Her bangles they always tinkle in my head...there it's happening right now in front of my eyes.' He choked between muffled sobs, "She is standing there with her hands joined in prayer, as though embracing her fate... not once did she scream in pain.' He looked Murli in the eye, "That's how strong she was...My MAA.' Tears streamed down his face, "I lost everyone ...because my Chandini chose to lie... yet the thought that she could be pregnant with my child...just that thought made me want to forget everything and forgive her.'

"Forgive her Bhaiyya, she was a child.' Murli wiped the tears that streamed down Advay's face. "As of having a family...you can still do that. Just marry her. Tell her who you are and marry her...just have a happy marriage.'

"Happy marriage,' He sighed, "Happiness and I don't gel together, Murli... I don't deserve to be happy...and Chandini doesn't deserve to be forgiven.'

"She was a child...when are you going to realise that.'

"She was a child... but she knew what she was doing.'

Murli sighed, talking sense to Advay was a waste of time.

"Just the thought of Chandini pregnant with my child changed everything Murli,' He chuckled ruefully, "It was a ray of hope... a flicker of desire to want to have a happy life with her.' He chuckled again, "but she had to go ruin it.'

"Bhaiyya...you didn't leave her with an option,' Murli muttered under his breath, "Besides you never know... she may have not been pregnant.'

"But just that thought,' He smiled, "Just that thought made me want more from life. Just all the simple things you know,' He said, "A normal home...a loving wife...a family. Nothing unreasonable.'

"Bhaiyya...you can still.'

"But that was too much to ask from life,' He continued ignoring Murli, "I can't have a normal life Murli... I don't deserve it. I let my mother down... didn't protect her. Hence why I paid a heavy price.'

"Bhaiyya you were a child yourself.'

"Then I should have perished with her... I should have died trying to protect her.' He declared sternly, "I couldn't protect Micku either. She entrusted him with me... but what did I do.'

"Hence why Murli,' He looked him in the eye, "hence why I don't deserve happiness... hence why life knocks me back every time hope stirs within my heart.'

"All is not lost...'

"Your Bhabhi...my Chandini,' He chuckled wistfully, "she betrayed me... all those years ago she betrayed me.'

"But she was a child.'

"Wise beyond her years.' he sighed, "extremely emotional... like she is now...volatile too...she was volatile...don't know where that volatility is lost now and highly unpredictable just like me.'

Murli sighed, years of subjugation at the hands of Indrani had surely broken her spirit.

"Do you see that boulder there,' Advay said, pointing towards a flat stone beside the swamp.

"Hmm.'

"Chandini and I would sit there in the evening and feed the fish and the ducks.' He smiled, at the memories of their happy days, "We used to have Shikha and Micku with us sometimes, but we always sat there ...laughing, giggling...teasing each other.'

Murli smiled.

"But that evening she was angry with me,' Murli stiffened, "I don't know why...haven't known till today why she was upset with me.'

"Which evening...Why?'

"The evening before the Maha Aarti... Don't know... I have whacked my brains a million times, searched every memory ...but,' He sighed, "I don't know why she was upset with me.'

"Did you hit her? ... tell her off maybe'

"No Murli,' Advay sighed, "we were kids... we used to play, have fun...I have hit her on several occasions...she was a dud like you when it came to maths.'

Murli touched his cheek, reminding himself of all the times Advay had slapped him.

"She would fall asleep on my desk at the mention of doing her math homework,' Advay chuckled, "And I would smack her on her head ... but,' His features softened, "I have never slapped her...she was so cute and delicate...would raise my hand...but never had the heart to slap her.'

"But grabbing her hair in a fist was always my favourite,' He chuckled, "I still do that...though I don't think she realises that it's me...her Dev...grabbing her hair like I always did.'

"Hmm.' Murli sighed.'

"But that day,' He frowned again, "It was something else... something else had been bothering her.'

Advay looked towards the stone by the side of the swamp again, as though re-living that memory.

"She was already sitting there, when I got here,' He sighed, "I had been busy... it was the day before the Maha aarti.'

"Hmm.'

"I had been practising...my arms were like jelly,' He chuckled, "I had been helping my Baba...she should have been there with me... helping me. We were always together.' He frowned, "But don't know why...don't know...I hadn't seen her all day.'

He held Murli's gaze.

"She would never leave my side Murli...but that day I had barely seen her,' He let out a sigh, what had he missed, what had been bothering her. "and you know me...I get restless if I don't see her.'

"Hmm... I know.' Murli smiled.

"I was restless... I had to find her...it was a big day the next day. I was nervous...just wanted to hear her chirp and giggle,' He sighed, "I knew I would find her here...and she was here. But she had been sobbing.'

"Why?'

"Don't know.' He shook his head, "She...she always rests her head on my heart,' he put his hand on the C on his chest, "Just here... a certain way she leans into me...no one does it like her.'

"Hmm.'

"But that evening ...she chose to ignore me,' He smiled, at the memory of her sulky face, "I tried teasing her, grabbing her hair like I always did... but she was angry... wouldn't budge.' He frowned, "But what she told me next shocked me.'

"What?'

"She said I broke her heart and her trust... and that if I wanted it back... then I must not perform the Maha Aarti.'

"What...but she was a child...how ...why would she?'

"I don't know...just that I must not perform the Maha Aarti... Because she didn't want me to.'

"Why?'

"I don't know.'

"Could it be Indrani?'

"I don't think so,' He shrugged his shoulders, "It could be,' He furrowed his brows, "No Murli... this was different. I could tell it was something else.'

"She could have been manipulated.'

"I am not sure what happened... but she was a sensible girl... what did she mean by I broke her trust...I didn't do anything to hurt her...and what had that got to do with me performing the Maha Aarti.' He shook his head, "I have no idea what had gotten into her... like she had transformed into a different person... into someone I didn't recognise... her eyes had gone cold and expressionless... I saw the same cold glare in her eyes today.'

Murli studied Advay's hardened jaw under his narrow eyes. How could an eight-year-old demand something like this? This surely had to be her mother. Advay was surely missing some detail here.

"But what she said next shook my world.'

"What?'

"She told me that her mother wants her to lie before the priests.' He clenched his jaw, "That she saw my mother flying, that my Maa turns into a witch at the stroke of midnight,' He choked, "and that she would lie if I didn't promise her that I wouldn't perform the Maha Aarti.'

"Par Bhaiyya,'

"I don't know why?' He almost snapped, "I don't know what it was about the Maha aarti.'

"But this time you said she was hoping Dev would come back.'

"Yes, she was,' He nodded, "but all those years ago... your Bhabhi tried emotionally blackmailing Dev into not performing the Aarti.'

"I don't understand.' Murli shook his head in despair. Why had Advay never told him all this?

"There was no way I could agree to her madness, and so when I didn't budge.' He choked on his tears, "She put her hand on my heart and promised me that she would lie... that I had lost her...forever.'

"Bhaiyya,' Murli held him as he broke into a sob.

"I lost her Murli... I lost her first,' He muffled between his sobs, "I lost her before I lost everyone else.'

"Bhaiyya.'

"She is the key Murli... the day her allegiance shifted from me to Indrani... that was the day I lost everything,' He sniffled, "Hence why I need her loyalty... I must earn back her trust...her blind trust... Not a well-crafted trust...a blind one... like that of a child... only then I will gain back everything...well everything except my parents of course.'

"Is that why it's so important for you?'

"What?'

"Trust and loyalty.'

"Hmm,' He smiled, "That was the reason I got into the world of sadism.'

"Really?'

"The first time I saw a woman submit before the man who mentored me, I knew that this was what I wanted,' He said, "My professor at Trinity, my mentor... he saw something in me...something that reminded him of himself.' He smirked, "he said he saw a true dominant in my eyes...and knew in a flash that I would make a brilliant student...and I haven't let him down...ever.'

"I agree Bhaiyya,' Murli nodded, "There is an air of authority about you...you can give people chills down the spine just with your glare.'

Advay let out a hearty laugh. Though he knew a lot it was to do with the kind of dark meditation he did. His eyes were dark...could turn into an empty expressionless void at the snap of a finger. His gaze was unnerving.

"It's an amazing feeling to earn trust and submission, Murli,' He continued, "Every time a woman submits before me, I feel like I have earned back Chandini's unwavering trust.'

"I see.'

"Hence why I got into extreme edge play,' He said, "I specialize in asphyxiation...the art of choking.'

"Do you?' Murli gasped, this was news to him. He had known Advay for almost all his life...why had he never told him this before.

"Hmm,' He smirked with pride, "It's edge play...extremely difficult... but when a woman trusts me enough to let me choke her... that's when I know I have earned her trust...a blind trust that I will not injure her... will not kill her.'

"Is that why they hang from your ceiling in your dungeon?'

"Hmm.'

"OH MY GOD,' A chill ran down Murli's spine, what was the fun in this.

"You darling Shilpa has trained under me,' He chuckled, "Prepare yourself to hang from the ceiling Murli.'

"What?' He gasped, choking on his breath. This Shilpa was going to destroy him... just like Advay planned on destroying Chandini. Why did he have to land himself a domme, why couldn't she have been a simple girl next door? Maybe Advay's influence on him had drawn him to another dom. He sighed. There was no relief from this lifestyle for him...at least not in this life.

"Do you plan on hanging Bhabhi?'

"No,' He chuckled, "Not this early on...besides it could be her hard limit for all I know... not that I care... there are different types of choking... but I won't be playing this early on...no one should...it's not safe.'

"Thank god for that.'

"But there are other edge plays I could do,' He smirked, "You do know I also specialise in psychological edge play, don't you?'

"Oh my god, please don't remind me,' Murli shivered, "That poor girl believed you were going to slit her throat... you truly freaked her out.'

"But what did I have in my hand?'

"A credit card.'

"And what did I make her believe it was.'

"A butcher's knife.'

Advay laughed out loud, the way he had freaked the life of the girl who had wanted to play with him. "It's called Mind f**k.'

"Why did you do that?'

"She had been stalking me for a while... had been mailing me ... watching me at every club I visited... was trying to push me into playing with her.' He sighed, no one pushed him, he was the boss, he called the shots, "so I decided I had enough and had to teach her a lesson.'

"But why didn't you want to play with her.'

"She was a f**king Vanilla... not even a Sub... let alone play the extreme kind that I crave for.'

"Is Shilpa like you?'

"No,' He shook his head, "She is a dominant... Not a Master like me.'

"What is the difference?'

"Your Shilpa can snap in and out of her Domme mode...I cannot...I play a 24/7 dynamic... I am always a dominant...it is always a scene in my head.' He sighed, "I don't have an on/off switch inside me. I have to always be in control... where as you can choose and agree upon the hours you want to play...and behave like a vanilla couple for the rest of the time...and most important you get a safe word...as a sub you have a say... I don't give safewords...its doesn't exist in my world...so thank your stars you have landed a Domme not someone like me.'

"Thank god for that.'

"You will be her brave little subbie,' He winked, "But Chandini... Chandini will be my collared Slave.'

"Will you collar her Bhaiyya?' A shiver ran down Murli's spine.

"Hmm...she will f**king wear my collar... with my name on it... stating that she is my f**king personal property to do as I please with her,' Murli shivered at the dark devilish smirk on his face, "But she will have to earn it... it's not a joke to wear Advay Singh Raizada's collar... One must earn it with utter devotion and absolute loyalty...and I will break her and push her till I get it from her.'

"Bhaiyya.'

"She will give me her unwavering loyalty Murli,' He snapped, "She will wear my collar with pride...or I am not a f**king Master.'

"What if she says no?'

"She will consent... I just need her consent once... just a consent that she accepts me as her Master,' He smirked, "consent once given lasts a lifetime in this dynamic... she will have no rights once she says yes...she will do my bidding... kneel if I ask her to...stand up all f**king night if I command her to.' Murli shivered, "She has no rights... I will have complete right on what she wears, what she eats, who she speaks to...and who she f**ks with.'

"Bhaiyya.'

"I could do that... trade her... sell her...shred her to bits and she will have no rights.'

Murli shivered, so there was an extremely dark side to all of this. But surely she had rights, she had a right to say no. What the hell was all this? This was a dark world even he wasn't aware of.

"I am sure she has the right to say no... the right to walk away from all this.'

"Yes, she does,' He smirked, "Hence why I need to marry her... she could walk away from her Master...how is going to walk away from her husband. This f**king conservative society will tear her apart. She won't have a choice but to consent with me.'

"This is crazy.' Murli gasped.

"This is Entrapment.'

"She is not going to consent.'

"She will,' He smirked, "I will force her if I have to... push her till she says yes to every sick perverted thing I intend to do to her... today something has snapped inside me Murli... today I am done being in this vanilla romance... it's time for me to unleash the Master within'

"You mean the monster within.'

Advay laughed, "You could call me that.'

"You won't hurt her,' Murli let out a sigh, "You cannot bring yourself to hurt her... she is too precious for you.'

"We'll see,' He nodded, "but things are truly looking grim for Chandini. If she doesn't behave... she is going to come face to face with the monster within me ...and trust me he is not pretty.'

"Bhaiyya listen to me, just this one time listen to me.'

"I need her trust and loyalty Murli,' He sighed, "I need it... you will see...the day her loyalty shifts to me that day I will earn back everything I lost.' He looked at the void before him, "Except my parents of course.'

"Do you think she will trust you now after all that you have done to her,' Murli asked, "You broke her heart you know.'

"I don't need her heart,' He snapped, he never needed her love, "I need her soul.'

"Bhaiyya don't turn into a devil.'

"I am not the devil... I am the lord of death,' Murli shivered as a sudden darkness took over Advay, "There is a difference between the two... remember that.'

"Chandini knowingly spoke a lie...she looked me in the eye when she lied,' He hissed as the memory played before his eyes, "I had begged her not to lie...but she did... Her dark gaze that day had left me with shudders... her lie turned me into an orphan... turned a Mahant into a Aghori... now I will show her what it is like to lock your gaze with the dark lord of death...what it is like to lose everyone you love...what it is like to lose your mother.'

"Bhaiyya listen to me please,' Murli held his feet, "Just this once listen to me...you are sat in front of your mother... just listen to me this one time.'

Advay glared at Murli.

"You said the gods are always with you because you are right.'

"Hmm.'

"But this time you are wrong,' Murli said, "You left her exposed... It was your responsibility... what if you truly had dumped her...where would she have gone... I am glad she protected herself... I am truly impressed with her for once...don't punish her for your mistakes.'

"You are right,' Advay held Murli's gaze, "it was my responsibility...I f**ked up.' He took a deep breath, maybe he was over reacting, "I will give her another chance to defy her mother,' he said, "I will allow her one last chance to choose me... I just want her to choose me, that's all.'

Murli heaved a sigh of relief, there was still hope. Maybe if he spoke to Chandini and explained the situation, just convinced her to choose Advay. He nodded to himself, he was going to have to talk sense to her, this was for her own good. He had watched Advay play his extreme games, he was a master of psychological manipulation, Chandini would never survive him. He was going to have to stop Advay with his madness. He raked his fingers through his hair, as he watched Advay fondly caress the soft soil before him. Tears welled his eyes, so Chandini had been truly responsible for his Maa's death. His brother had not been unreasonable in his hate towards her. But no woman deserved to be treated like Advay planned on treating Chandini... unless she herself consented to it. This was not a regular Dom/sub dynamic... this was the extreme Master/slave dynamic that sent shivers down the spine even to the top players of the game...and Advay was no novice Master... this was a title he had earned... a title he wore with pride. He was Master... a true Master who never dropped his guard, who never snapped out of his role. Murli sighed, Chandini had truly landed herself in deep shit.

"Jiju,' They both broke out of their trance at the sound of Shikha and Meghu's voice. "Jiju...where are you?'

Shikha ran to Advay and collapsed beside him. Tears streamed down her face.

"What happened,' Advay snapped in concern, "is Chandini alright... did anyone hurt her?'

Murli chuckled softly, so here was a sadistic master who couldn't bear to see his slave in pain, this was going to be fun to watch.

"No,' Meghu panted for breath, "She is fine...no one said anything.'

"Why are you crying?' He wiped Shikha's tears.

"Jiji,' She panted between her sobs, "She is getting engaged tonight.'

"What?' He pulled his phone out, PP had been trying to call him earlier. There was text from him, inviting him to the engagement. "Yeah, the engagement is tonight...I have an invitation from PP.' Advay frowned at his phone, PP also wanted to speak to him about something... he wanted to meet up with him at the bar later in the evening. What was it about? He wondered.

"PPji is in a rush,' Meghu finally said as she collapsed to the ground, "The engagement is tonight, then Mehendi tomorrow and then wedding after that...all one after the other.'

"Do something.' Shikha said, tears pricked her eyes, would her sister be leaving them in three days.

"Jiju,' She clutched his hand in despair, "Please,' She choked on her tears, "Please don't let her go. I can't live without her. Do something...anything.'

"Shikha she has to go one day,' Meghu wrapped her arms around Shikha, "We all have to go one day... you too will be leaving one day.'

"Haan par she is leaving in less than three days,' Shikha sniffled, "I am not ready... this is too soon.'

"Stop crying,' Advay wiped her tears, "She is not going anywhere... that's my promise to you.' Shikha rested her head on his shoulder.

"But you will be leaving for London soon.'

"If such a day comes, then you will come with me...I promise.'

"Promise.'

He nodded.

"What about me?' Meghu asked in horror, "Will you not take me?'

"You will both come with me,' He held his other arm out for Meghu, "you are both my responsibility now... I am not going anywhere till I don't sort you both.'

The two girls glanced at each other and smiled, there was something assuring about Advay's words, like he meant everything he said.

"But how are you going to marry her?'

"Don't know,' He sighed, "She is going to have to defy your mother, and choose me.'

"Not in this lifetime.' Shikha blew the strand of hair on her face in frustration. "She is Maa's own personal pet.'

"She is MY pet.' He snapped, little did she know what a pet meant in his world, "I am an extremely possessive man Shikha... I don't share my pet with anyone.'

"She is not Maa's pet,' Meghu shook her head, "She is Maa's puppet.'

"Now that's a better word.' Advay chuckled, all he had to do now was chop the strings that Indrani held in her hands, but how?

Murli watched Advay with a smile. He was a true dominant... domination after all was not about punishment it was about protection, and Advay protected those he loved with his life. Advay would surely hurt Chandini...but he would never harm her. Murli nodded to himself, maybe he was over reacting, Advay was the man for Chandini. Now he had to speak to Chandini to get her to choose Advay. But first they had to deal with the impending engagement looming over their head.

"Chalo Murli,' Advay called out to him as he made his way out of the woodlands, with Shikha skipping ahead of him. "Need to get engaged to Chandini tonight...and keep that Pandit ready for me.'

"Ji Bhaiyya.' He smiled.