She was nowhere to see. I ran to the parking lot, her car was still there. I ran to the streets in search of her. But she just vanished. Where did she go? I know the stunt I pulled today is too much for her. I was really sorry for her but I can't lose to that bastard. His total destruction was the only thing in front of me. I was looking forward for this day for 10 years now and I can't let anything to come in between me and my revenge. I felt ashamed myself for dragging her into this mess but this was the easier way to end this game soon. I wanted to explain everything to her but she didn't give me a chance.

I was socking in the rain. I need to find her soon. I have to tell her myself that it is for her own good. I don't know whether I should tell her about the other things I came to know. She was already a mess. I couldn't look at her eyes when she confronted me. I know I deserve more than that punch. I have to explain her about everything and ask her forgiveness. But I don't know where to find her. Perhaps she went to her friend's house. But I don't know where she lives. I ran my fingers through my hair. Did she go back to the apartment? I have to check. I ran back to the parking lot.

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I was banging her door for the fourth time now. There was no response. Is she there or not? Please let her be safe. She won't do anything stupid right. Shit. What am I thinking? Think positive Ved. I said myself. I hope she is strong enough to handle this mess. Should I break the door again? I just want to see that she is fine. I don't know anything or anyone who is close to her. What should I do?

I was on the edge. I was ashamed. I have never ever used a woman for my goals. It was difficult for me to trick her like his. She was so naive that she didn't even realise that we swapped the documents in front of her. I was disgusted by my action, by now I knew that the rumours about her was all non sense. She is a pure soul. That's what made this decision difficult. But I can't let that son of a bitch go. He should be punished for his doing. And I can't bring the sentiments in between. But I also don't want her to be hurt. I want to explain her everything. But where can I find her?

The sound of my phone ringing brought me back to reality. "Hello. Is this Mr. Vedant Aryan?" A soft voice asked. "Yes. Who is this?"

"Hi. I. I am Ananti. Ananti Varma. I am Mr. Nakul Varma's daughter." The voice said.

Varma's daughter? Why is she calling me? "Hello. You there?"

"Yes. Yes. Why are you caling me?" I asked confused.

"Hmm. You are the one who married my sister right." She asked.

Guilt was eating me. "Hmm. Yes." I said with regret.

"Well. She came here sometime before." She said.

"She came there? Is she alright?" I asked curiously. Please tell me she is fine. Please. Please.

"My father was very much furious at her. And they had a heated argument. And she left after that. I called you to say that please take care of her. I don't think she can take it all. Please find her soon." She was pleading.

"Did she know?" I asked. There was silence from other side. I was panicking now.

"Did she know? Did he tell her? TELL ME DAMMIT!!" I yelled into the phone with my full voice. I heard a gasping from other side. "Yes. She knows. He told her everything." I can tell that she is crying. I cut the call. What to do now? Where to find her? God what have I done? I have to find her soon. I called my secretary. "Find me the address of Ms. Kavya Shekar. Soon. Dont make me wait." I screamed. My heart was beating like it will come out of my body. She should be there. Please let her be there.

I ran to the car when the elevator door opened. It took 15 minutes to find her address. I typed the address in google maps. I was driving as fast as I could. I reached the address within 20 minutes. I stopped the car in front of the entrance and ran into the apartment. I could hear the security shouting behind me. But I don't have time for anything else. If anything happens to her I cant forgive myself. No, no, I can't let the history repeat again. I pressed the lift but it was on the top floor. Shit. I ran towards the stair case. I was climbing the stairs by skipping many steps.

I reached 7th floor somehow and now I am banging the door like a maniac. The door soon opened and I saw a panicked Kavya. She was shaking. "Where is she? Where is Niharika?" I yelled. "I don't know what happened. She just showed up here few minutes ago all socked wet. Now she is not waking up." She said with a shaking voice. I ran into the room.

She was lying on the ground. Her black knee length dress was all socked with rain water. Her pink full lips were turning into blue. I kneeled down and took her head in my hands. "Niharika. Niharika." I shouted. "She is cold. She is freezing. We have to take her to hospital." I said while carrying her in my arms. I ran outside and pressed the elevator button. Kavya followed us after locking the room.

I was starting to panic now. The fear of losing was consuming me. No. I can't let that happen again. I can't take it again. I can't be the reason for losing a life again. I have lost enough people. I am the one who did wrong. She can't be blamed for my sin. Niharika, please fight it. Please be alive. That was the only thing in my mind throughout the drive to the hospital.