Roshni rushed to the door and tried to open it.

Locked.

She knocked… pulled… pushed—

but Ashoka had locked it from outside.

Her strength gave up.

She slowly slid down to the floor, hugged her knees, and burst into uncontrollable sobs.

Her chest ached.

Her heart burned with regret.

She had trusted a stranger.

She had broken her parents’ faith.

She had mistaken lies for love.

Roshni (crying bitterly):

“I forgot one thing…”

“You should never give your heart to someone unknown… someone faceless…”

“His love… his words… everything was a lie.”

“Why did I become blind in love?”

“Why couldn’t I see the truth?”

“I destroyed my life… my entire life…”

“What will I do now?”

“Who will save me?”

“Mummy… Papa… what must you be going through?”

“Why did I trust him… why?” 😭😭

Elsewhere…

Evening slowly swallowed the day.

Darkness spread everywhere—outside and inside hearts.

Sunita and Anil were crying endlessly.

They wanted nothing except to see their daughter safe.

Aman himself was out on the streets.

Searching.

Running.

Asking.

Every place. Every corner.

But Roshni was nowhere to be found.

Restlessness crept into his heart.

Aman’s thoughts:

Where are you, Roshni?

Please… please be safe.

Back in the Locked House

Roshni was still crying, her face hidden in her knees—

When suddenly…

She heard the sound of the door.

Her heartbeat stopped.

Footsteps.

Coming closer.

Her body started trembling.

It was Ashoka.

The moment she saw him, fear broke her completely.

Roshni (pleading):

“Please… let me go.”

“I want to leave.” 😭

Ashoka laughed coldly.

Ashoka:

“How can you leave?”

“You belong here now.”

“That’s why I came early.” 😈

He moved closer.

Roshni immediately stood back in fear.

Roshni (panicking):

“Don’t come near me!”

“Stay away!” 😭

Her eyes searched desperately for a way out.

Ashoka grabbed her arm. She pushed him away and tried to run—

But he blocked her path.

Her breath shook.

Her courage was breaking.

Ashoka (angrily):

“You can’t escape.”

“No one is coming to save you.” 😈

She stepped back until the wall stopped her.

Fear filled her eyes.

Ashoka lost his patience and lashed out.

Roshni cried in pain and terror.

Her strength felt useless against his force.

She struggled… fought… begged—

But she was alone.

Helpless.

Then…

A loud crashing sound echoed.

The door broke open.

Both of them froze.

In the darkness, a tall figure stood at the doorway.

Ashoka turned around, furious.

Ashoka:

“Who are you?”

“Get out!” 😡

He turned back toward Roshni—

But before he could take another step—

A powerful punch landed.

Ashoka crashed to the floor.

Roshni looked up in shock.

Her tear-filled eyes widened.

It was Aman.

His rage was terrifying.

He grabbed Ashoka by the collar and didn’t give him a single chance to recover.

Each punch carried anger, fear, and fury.

Roshni collapsed against the wall, crying uncontrollably, covering herself in shame and fear.

Aman (roaring):

“How dare you touch her?”

“You don’t deserve to live!” 😡

Ashoka (groaning):

“I bought her!”

“I can do whatever I want!”

“If you want to blame someone—blame Raj!”

“He sold her to me!” 😡

Aman froze.

He looked at Roshni.

She was shattered… broken… trembling.

Pain he recognized all too well.

His jaw tightened.

Aman (coldly):

“Where is Raj?” 😡

Ashoka:

“He ran away.”

Aman threw him aside.

At that moment, the police rushed in and arrested Ashoka.

The tea stall owner had informed them earlier—

that’s how they found her in time.

After the Rescue

Aman turned toward Roshni.

Anger burned in his eyes.

Roshni stood with her head lowered, crying silently.

She couldn’t look at him.

Aman walked toward her.

Her body stiffened with fear.

Aman (stern):

“Come.”

“Your parents are waiting.”

She shook her head, crying.

Aman clenched his fists.

He wanted to shout.

He wanted to break something.

But not her.

Aman (furious):

“Your parents are crying!”

“They’re worried sick!”

“And you don’t want to go home?”

“Where do you want to go?”

“To that man who sold you and ran away?” 😡

He grabbed her wrist to take her with him—

Then stopped.

His eyes fell on her torn kurti.

His anger softened—just a little.

Without a word, he removed his jacket and gently covered her.

Aman (low voice):

“Come.”

He helped her into the car.

On the way, Aman called her parents.

“I’ve found Roshni. I’m bringing her home.”

Everyone rushed back.

At Home

Tension filled the house.

Anil’s anger was visible.

Sunita stood firm.

Sunita:

“I’m telling you—don’t shout at her.”

“If anyone will talk to Roshni, it will be me.”

Anil (furious):

“Enough!”

“From today, she won’t step out of this house!” 😡

Reva spoke calmly—but firmly.

Reva:

“This won’t solve anything.”

“With so much restriction, she still ran away once.”

“She might do it again.”

Anil and Sunita looked at her.

Reva:

“It’s better… you get her married.”

Both were shocked

.

Anil & Sunita:

“Marriage?”

Reva (soft smile):

“Yes.”

“Marriage.”

“One day, the truth will come out anyway.”

“But if she’s married…”

“No one will be able to take her away.”

“And she will always stay in front of your eyes.”

Anil (confused):

“But so soon?”

“Where will we find a boy?”

“And who will marry her now?”

Reva looked at them quietly.

A knowing smile appeared on her lips.

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