Indore
Haya's eyes were filled with tears as Arena, rising from Veena's side, spoke softly, "Haya, can we talk for a while? I mean, you can show me your house, and we can have a conversation too, right?" At Arena's words, Haya replied gently, "Yes, it's fi, let's go." A tinge of sadness, not shyness, spread across Haya's face. Meanwhile, Manniat Sheikhawat's eyes were fixed on Haya's innocent face. Truly, their daughter-in-law was a match for their son. As handsome and hot as their son was, their daughter-in-law was just as beautiful. Manniat Sheikhawat raised her head with pride and said, "Finally, our daughter-in-law's praises will be heard all over Mumbai, won't they?" Saying this, she looked at Shivay Sheikhawat and picked up her cup of tea.
Meanwhile, Arena and Haya had reached the terrace. Arena spoke softly, "Haya, I know this marriage is probably not happening by your choice, but trust me, you'll be happy. I promise you that. Many times, we have to do things in life we don't want to do, and bow down to elders. The same happened with me, but I'll always be there for you, not as your sister-in-law, but as your sister." Arena looked at Haya, whose face was filled with nothing but tears. Arena gently held Haya's hands and said, "Forgive me, Haya. I can't do much for you. I can only say this: You're about to become the daughter-in-law of Mumbai's most influential family. Thousands of girls are crazy about Rudraksh. I'm not saying this to show off, I'm saying it because you're about to get what so many girls want."
At Arena's words, Haya, irritated, replied, "I want to study. I've only completed my intermediate, am I even ready for marriage?" Hearing this, Arena softly responded, "This is your fate, Haya. Accept it. I'll always be with you. And soon, you'll be living in our house. How long can a daughter-in-law handle everything on her own?" With these words, Arena left. Haya stood there, staring with hatred at the diamond ring on her finger that gleamed in the light.
Haya muttered angrily, "This diamond is nothing but chains for me! I don't want to get married, no matter how important, rich, or handsome he is. I don't want it!" Saying this, she slammed her hand into the wall in frustration.
Below, everyone had started to leave, and Haya stood with her head down. Pushkar Sheikhawat placed his hand on her head and said, "You're the daughter-in-law of the Sheikhawat family now. Our respect is tied to you. Next week, you'll be permanently moving to Mumbai, so until then, take care of our treasure, Ranjeet Ji." With this, Pushkar Sheikhawat raised his hand and left. Ranjeet was ready to fall at his feet. Arena, Veena, and Manniat all warmly greeted Haya. In just one moment, she had become someone's daughter-in-law, someone's sister-in-law, and someone's wife, but she had become as cold as stone. Now, she was just waiting for the moment when she would leave Indore for good.
Mumbai
Jannat Villa
Rudraksh was smoking a cigarette, with three girls sitting by his side. Two were close to him, while his friends were also around. His mind seemed elsewhere, and one of the girls sitting by him, Sohfia, spoke up, "What's going on, Rudraksh? What are you thinking about? Do you remember tonight...?"
At Sohfia's words, Rudraksh gently ran his fingers over her face and replied, "Sweetheart, whatever Rudraksh says, happens." Sohfia, placing her lips on his neck, whispered, "In your room?" Rudraksh angrily grabbed her mouth and, staring into her eyes, said, "Sofie, darling, don't talk about things you have no right to. You're my girlfriend, but guess what? Your family went to put a ring on my wife's finger. And who am I? The girlfriend you don't even acknowledge, because you're scared of your grandfather. And because of that, you'll marry some simpleton?"
In response to Sohfia, Rudraksh calmly said, "I'm not interested in such nonsense as marriage, and I never will be. She'll come, and two days later, she'll take a divorce. I have nothing to do with her, and I'll never accept her. And as for my room? Forget about it."
Sohfia's anger was evident, but in a way, she felt a strange satisfaction in knowing how much Rudraksh hated that girl. It was certain now that no matter how much that girl entered his house or room, Rudraksh would never accept her. Sohfia, the head of the group, was feared by everyone, even Rudraksh's friends, who knew the real reason she was with him.
Rudraksh picked up his phone and said, "Okay, guys, get lost. Today's enough." Everyone left without a word, and Rudraksh's friends followed suit. After they all left, Sohfia traced her finger across Rudraksh's chest and said, "So, shall we go?" Rudraksh glared at her and said, "I told you to get lost, didn't you hear me, Sofie?"
Sohfia, fuming, replied, "How are you treating me? I'm your girlfriend!" Rudraksh, in anger, grabbed her by the shoulder and said, "Enough with this nonsense! Do what I say and get out of here!" His anger was terrifying, even for Sohfia. Without saying much more, she grabbed her handbag and left. Rudraksh took a deep breath, grabbed his phone, and left the villa.
Rudraksh immediately called someone and said, "Get the jet ready, I'm on my way." Saying that, he quickly left for Dubai. His jet took off, and an hour later, Rudraksh landed at Dubai Airport. As soon as his jet touched down, dozens of bodyguards surrounded it. Rudraksh put on his glasses and walked straight out of the airport. Three cars were waiting for him outside. Soon, Rudraksh arrived at an island, with the ocean stretching far and wide. A man dressed in black, lighting a cigarette, smiled upon seeing Rudraksh and said, "Welcome to Goldie's gang, Black Devil."
Rudraksh, famously known as "Black Devil" in the underworld, smiled and replied, "I don't invest in a gang of dogs. I'm here for something else, to take my diamonds from you. You don't deserve them. Businessmen of the highest order were selling you diamonds, but their value wasn't even 100 crores. This is work for beggars like you. I want 1,000 crores. If you can't give that, I'll take my diamonds back."
At Rudraksh's words, Goldie, fuming, replied, "How dare you play tricks with me in my own country? Rudraksh Sheikhawat, this arrogance will cost you. Crossing Goldie is like putting your hand into a lion's mouth. Everything you've done has been because of me. Don't try betrayal!"
Rudraksh, smiling at Goldie's threats, replied, "Betrayal from me? I'm no slave like your dogs to talk of loyalty or betrayal. My relationship with you is strictly business, and it stays that way." With that, Rudraksh pulled out his gun and pointed it at Goldie's head. Seeing this, Goldie's men quickly raised their guns at Rudraksh, but he just laughed devilishly.
Will Goldie's men really kill Rudraksh? What will innocent Haya do when she learns the truth about her husband?
To find out, read The Devil's Sweet Sin.