Next morning in Aahan’s private villa…

Rhea was sitting in Ruhi’s room, continuously trying to console Ruhi.

“ See, we don’t know where Aahan is or he’s coming back or not.” Rhea said.

“ He’ll come back, he has to come back , for me, for our babies “ Ruhi said and wiped her tears.

“ But what if he’s not alive “ Rhea said.

“ shut up Rhea, don’t talk shit “ Ruhi shouted over her..

“ Ok fine, I’m not saying anything , just calm down. It’s not good for you and baby” Rhea said.

Rhea’s phone rang, and she went to the balcony , answering it.

“ Hello” she said .

“ Where are you?” Rubal asked from the other side.

“ I’m with Ruhi, why? What happened? Why do you sound so frustrated “ Rhea asked her.

“ Aahan ran away” Rubal said.

“ whattttt???? Wha-tt are you saying? Are you out of your mind? How can he run away?” Rhea asked .

“ Yeah---.. I’m trying to find something, some clues but everything looks clean. Someone must have helped him escaping. All the CCTV footage is clean” Rubal said.

Rhea was busy talking to Rubal when she heard someone shouting from the downstairs.

“ He’s here. Rubal he’s here” Rhea said and disconnected the call.

She went inside the room and found Ruhi rushing towards the gate.

“ Ruhi, easy. Don’t haste” Rhea said stopping her.

“ Rhea, it’s Aahan, it’s his voice. I have to go. “ Ruhi said and pushed Rhea back.

Ruhi ran downstairs screaming Aahan’s name. She was descending the stairs when her foot slipped, and she began to fall.

Fearing the worst, she instinctively kept both her hands over her baby bump and tightly shut her eyes. Just before her body was about to touch the ground, two strong hands caught her. Ruhi’s breath was rapid, and she struggled to find the courage to open her eyes.

Just then, “ Itni tadap ki meri aawaj sunkar hi daudi chali aayi. Apne or baby ki bhi parwah nahi ki tumne. Aaise kaise chalega biwi ji..” Aahan said.

Listening to Aahan’s voice, Ruhi opened her eyes.

“ Aahan” she said.

“ Biwi ji” He said.

Aahan made her stand , he caressed her head and placed a kiss on her forehead.

“ Aahan, you’re back “ Rhea said stepping down the stairs.

“ Luckily” Aahan said directly looking at her eyes.

At that moment, the few seconds of eye contact between them, held a different coldness and tension .

“Looks like you aren’t happy to see me “ Aahan said.

“ Oh.. nothing like that. I’m happy that you’re back. I’m happy for Ruhi” Rhea said .

“ Is that so? “ Aahan said.

“ Yes” Rhea replied.

Aahan walked up to her.

“ but your face is depicting something different. Something different from your words” he said moving around her.

Rhea began to feel anxious, and due to fear, she started sweating profusely. Aahan’s words and movements were making her anxious.

“ Why are you sweating Rhea?” Aahan said sarcastically.

“ sweating, where, who. No.. I’m not sweating “

In a fluster, she wiped the sweat off her forehead.

“ Okay, why are you stammering them” Aahan said.

“ stop. Why are you interrogating like I’m some criminal “ Rhea said.

“ Because you are. You’re criminal” Aahan said.

“ Aacha, and what’s my crime?” Rhea said, keeping herself composed, she folded her hands around her chest.

“ What’s the haste? Let’s talk slowly and comfortably” Aahan said with a smirk.

“ Look at him Ruhi, he is blaming me of something that I also don’t know about “ Rhea said in a complaining tone and went towards her . But, she was stopped by Raavi.

“ What happened? “Rhea asked Raavi with a curious look.

“ You need to stay away from her.” She said.

“ What?? Why?? Are you believing him?” Rhea said.

“ No, I’m believing what I saw” Raavi said.

“ Your game is over miss Rhea Desai “ Anurag said joining Raavi.

“ What are you guys talking about? And why are you behaving so differently?” Rhea said.

“ you don’t know, hawww… too bad. But don’t worry, we’re here to explain “ Raavi said .

Maanav came near her and held her hand in a tight grip And dragged her inside the room , where they were doing their investigation. He made her sit in the chair and tied her hand .

“ Maanav, baby, what are you doing? Why are you tying me?” Rhea asked with surprise.

“ so don’t you don’t do anything stupid “ maanav said.

“ What??” Rhea said.

“ now, sit here until the police comes.” Maanav said.

“ what ?? Police.” Rhea asked.

“ Yes, and don’t even think of escaping. No one’s coming to save you “ Maanav said and left her inside the room and locked it from outside.

“ Plan A successful” he said passing the key to Ruhi.

“ Okay, I’m ready” Ruhi said fisting the key in her hand.

At night..

Ruhi slowly opened the gate of the room where Rhea was locked.

She looked around , Aahan, Anurag, Raavi, maanav and some of the police officers were hiding in their spots. Aahan showed her thumbs up and she walked inside the room.

“ Rhea, you alright?” Ruhi said whispering.

“ Ruhi, what are you doing here?” Rhea asked.

“ I came to save you” Ruhi said.

“ save me? Aren’t you trusting them.” Rhea asked.

“ Rhea , I know it’s clearly a misunderstanding. My best friend cannot do anything to hurt me. I believe you Rhea “ Ruhi said , while untying her hands.

“ Thank you so much” Rhea looked at her hands and smirked.

“ let’s go before we get caught “ Ruhi said

They both slowly walked outside.

Ruhi looked around and said “ All clear, let’s go”.

Just when they reached in the centre of the hall, Rhea pointed a gun in Ruhi’s head.

Ruhi stopped, she slowly turned around and found rhea looking at her with anger and hatred .

“ Wh--- what are you doing Rhea?” Ruhi asked in her scared voice.

“I know that now there is no way for me to escape, you all are well aware of my plans, but I am not a novice player either. I will end my game on my own terms.” Rhea said and unlocked the gun’s

“ Rhea, please don’t kill me. What wrong did I do. I’m your best friend “ Ruhi said.

“ best friend, huh. Hahahha “ Rhea said and started laughing.

“ Please don’t . Let’s talk. Please “ Ruhi said joining her hands before her.

“ and why do you think that we should talk” Rhea asked.

“ not for me but atleast for these babies, what’s their fault “ Ruhi said.

“ I don’t fucking care. You deserve to die, that’s all I know “ Rhea said.

“ But why , why Rhea? What happened that you’re so desperate to kill me?” Ruhi said.

“ you really don’t know, heh. How would you… You’re sweet innocent Ruhi. You’re Don’t remember anything “ Rhea said.

“ What’s my fault?” Ruhi screamed.

“ you killed didu, you killed my Shivi didu. You took her away from me.” Rhea said as a droplet left her eyes.

“ Shivika di, I killed her?” Ruhi’s eyes widened in shock.

“ Yes, because of you, if you wouldn’t have come in front of her bike that day, she would be alive now. Because of you, she’s dead. And I hate you for that. You don’t deserve to live” Rhea said and pulled the trigger, Ruhi closed her eyes in fear. But , when she felt that she’s is still standing fine, she slowly opened her eyes.

The lights of the hall was on and everyone started coming out of their hiding and stood surrounding Rhea in a circle.

“ You really thought that I will keep a gun near you” Maanav said with a smirk.

“ The gun was empty and I asked him to place it there” one of the policeman said.

“ You, you all planned this to trap me” Rhea said getting angry.

“ yes” Anurag said.

“ hahahha, no worries, now that I’m trapped. I’ll still complete my game” Rhea said laughing.

“ I your dreams, arrest her officer” Aahan said with disgust in his eyes.

Two lady constables came forward and put handcuffs in her hands.

Rhea looked at her hands and then everyone who was standing there.

Everyone was looking at her with angry and disgusted eyes.

Suddenly, Rhea freed herself and advanced towards Ruhi, giving her a strong push.

Due to the sudden push, Ruhi fell backward, and she got a blow to her head. She felt a sharp pain in her stomach, letting out a loud scream, she lost consciousness.

Seeing Ruhi fall, everyone’s heart skipped a beat, they ran towards her.

The police constables held Rhea.

“This is your punishment” Rhea said and started laughing madly.

“You.. inspector, take her away from my sight, otherwise I’ll kill her “ Maanav said and then, police took her with them.