Mr Shah informed his team to get ready and said that we will be leaving in ten minutes.

"Please let me also come with you all.", Kareena requested.

"No, you are not going anywhere. Stay here and wait until we come back with Karuna. I can't afford to lose you.", Rahul said strictly.

"Okay! Now I get it why you don't want me to go?" Kareena said understandingly.

"Because if by chance something happens to me then all those millions of money that you have spent to purchase me will get wasted. Right?", She said disgustingly.

"No Kareena you are getting me wrong. I..I..I never thought like that.", Rahul said shockingly.

"Let's go.", Mr Shah said.

Kareena looked at Rahul angrily and turn around to get inside Mr Shah's cabin but stopped mid way.

"Don't worry Rahul your millions of rupees are safe with me.", She said and again started walking towards the cabin.

Rahul remained stunned and kept on watching her going away. He lowered his head sadly.

I went towards him, kept my hand on his shoulder and squeezed it lightly.

"One day she will definitely understand what she meant to you? and why you can't afford to lose her?", I said to him.

I can understand his fear of seeing our loved ones life in danger because I am going through with the same fear. Please stay safe Una. I am coming soon.

He lifted his head and looked at me questioningly. I nodded my head assuringly and smiled slightly.

"I hope so! Let's go", He wishpered lowly.

We came out of the police station. Mr Shah sat on the passenger seat beside the driver while me, Rahul, Karan and one of his officer sat down on the back seat of the police van.

There are two more vans full of police officers ready to leave.

All the three vans started their journey. Our van is in the front followed by the other two.

After 20 minutes of long drive finally the driver stopped the van.

"That is the building where kidnappers have kept her.", Mr Shah said pointing his finger.

All of us turned our head to have a look at the building. It's an under construction site.

My eyes filled with joy and hope. Finally after few minutes my Una will be with me.

"Just few more minutes Wifey. We are coming to get you.", I said to myself in a lowered tone.

"You are not going anywhere Mr Tandel", Mr Shah said strictly.

I looked at him sheepishly while rubbing the back of my neck.

"Did I say it that loud?", I asked.

"Yes, you did.", confirmed Rahul.

"You all will stay here inside the van and these two officers will also stay with you to make sure that you all won't break your promises.", said Mr Shah.

We all nodded our head in approval when suddenly I heard a loud noise. I turn my head to find out the reason of the noise.

My eyes and mouth opened wide in shock.

The building in which they have kept her is not standing anymore the same building has been collapsed.

Without wasting any single minute I opened the gate of van and we all ran towards the building while shouting,

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Few officers came Infront of us and stopped us mid way.

"Please let me go.", I begged them.

"No we can't try to understand it's very dangerous.", Said one officer.

"Please sir. My Di is inside that building.", Karan requested.

I tried to push them so hard but they didn't let me go. I kneeled down on my toes and joined both my palms together.

"Please let me go. Please.", I begged while crying miserably.

I watched the debris of the building all shattered around into tiny pieces and my Una is under it. 'No you can't do this to me God this is not possible. Please give me my Una back. Please protect her.'

"Oh God! How did he reached there?", Mr Shah said worriedly.

I follow his line of vision and saw Rahul running towards the collapsed building. I stood up from the ground and tried to follow him but once again officers blocked my way and stopped me.

"Please Mr Tandel cooperate with us. Don't make the situation more difficult.", Mr Shah shouted angrily.

"Inspector Rai go fast and try to stop him.", He ordered.

"How can I calm down commissioner? When I know that my life is suffering there inside.", I said devastatingly while tears were continuously coming out of my eyes.

I saw Karan lying unconscious on the ground

"Karan!", I shouted and ran towards him.

What happened to him suddenly?

I kneeled down and shake him slightly while holding both of his arms.

"Wake up Karan. Please", I tried to wake him up.

Everything is happening wrong. Karan is lying unconscious. Rahul has put his life on stake. I don't know how is my Una? And the worst part is I can't do anything to stop all these.

"Shit!", Mr Shah cursed.

I saw two officers they were holding Rahul and dragging him towards us. He is injured and unconscious blood is coming out of his head.

"What happened to him?", I enquired.

"A pillar falls over his head. We have to take him to the hospital immediately.", Shouted inspector Rai.

"Mr Tandel you take Mr Mittal and Mr Singhania to the hospital I am sending my two officers they will also help you.", Mr Shah ordered.

"But..", Mr Shah didn't let me finish and said,

"Have faith on me and please go. I won't let anything happen to Miss Karuna."

I watched him questioningly. He nodded his head and shouted,

"Go take them soon."

With heavy heart I sat down inside the police van and left.

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I hate him. I thought Rahul is not like Ranga. I even started thinking that maybe he genuinely like me but I was so wrong he only loves his money nothing else.

Suddenly my phone started ringing. I checked the caller ID. It's an unknown number.

"Hello!", I said.

"Hello Rani. How are you?", A girl asked from the other side. Who's she?

"Who are you?", I enquired.

"Rekha", She replied.

"Oh! Sorry Rekha Di, I...I..I didn't recognise your voice.", I apologised.

"It's okay Rani.", She said.

Rekha Di is just like a big sister to me. She was the only one whom I can consider as my true family when I was in Ranga's custody. She is also a dancer at Rangarang Night Club.

Rekha Di is the daughter of one of the Ranga's mistress which means she is also Ranga's daughter but Ranga denied to accept her as his daughter and made her dance in his night club.

We both were suffering from the same situation both of our families have ditched us and didn't want us in their life. That is why we both were so attached to eachother.

"I am fine Di. How are you?", I asked.

"I miss you Rani.", She said while whimpering.

"What happened Di? Why are you crying? Did someone again misbehaved with you?", I asked worriedly.

Being a bar dancer it's common for us getting misbehaved by the drunkard customers.

"Today they brought one more girl Rani. I feel so miserable that my own father is doing all these things and I can't do anything to protect these innocent girls. I am so happy for you Rani at least you went out of this hell.", She said.

"One more girl?", I enquired.

"Yes Rani and you know what? she was bleeding from everywhere. They were dragging her so harshly.", She said sadly.

"Di Ranga have kidnapped my elder sister. Can you do me a favour? Can you please send me the picture of that girl.", I said worriedly.

"What! Your sister? Okay! I will try.", She said.

"Or wait! I am sending you the picture of Karuna Di.", I said and disconnected the call.

Without wasting any second I send the picture of Karuna Di to Rekha Di and waited for few seconds.

I just hope that whatever I am thinking is not correct and that girl about whom Rekha Di was talking is not Karuna di.

'She was bleeding from everywhere. They were dragging her so harshly.'

Rekha Di's voice echoed inside my mind. God please protect my Di.

I again called her and she picked up my call instantly.

"Oh God Rani! She is the same girl.", she confirmed my doubt.

When I had first seen Karuna Di at the police station I envied her because she has everything which I dream for. I always thought why my parents didn't sole her instead of me? I wanted her to be in my place. I didn't knew that one day it will become true. My vision got blurred and tears started rolling down my cheeks.

"Say something Rani!", Said Rekha Di worriedly.

"I am coming there.", I replied with determination.

"No Rani, Don't be stupid. You you can't come here, it's dangerous. Think wisely and use your brain.", She said.

"Di! I have a but I need your help. I can't do that alone.", I said.

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