Chapter 48: chapter 48

My thought process was a complete mess. I tried to join links on taking into consideration from all sort of bits, but couldn't conclude anywhere."I know! I know! You are confused and I am disappointed", his voice towed my attention in the direction it was barging from.Disappointed?"I literally thought you would recall me by hearing my voice. Why didn't you?", he answered my unasked question. "I understand I initially I troubled you, however, later I never bothered you. In fact, it was you who distanced me after those instances", he added with a sarcastic humour.Initially?What time is he talking about?My head started spinning after discerning such awful revelations.Someone stalking me like a shadow. Then, carry me away. Stalker saying we know each other. The same person also recognised Neil. Still, what else is to be unwrapped?Why am I not able to put my finger on the actuality? His presence and utterances were making me feel nasty and loathsome.  I just couldn't stand him anymore. I desperately wished to get out of here and get away from this creep.I need to find some way, I can't give up so easily.I recollected my scattered courage and decided to take a leap of actions.I moved my sights to and fro in search of an approach to free myself."Ahaa! No chance, honey. Don't even think of that", his alarming tone stunned me. Did he just acknowledge what I was upto?"There is no way you can escape. So, stop stressing yourself", he tittered. I went extremely terrified. The intensity of the sorroundings and his behaviour were increasing the terror within me shunning all my attempts of gathering my almost dead audacity."Oh comeon Aashi! You never noticed, nonetheless, I do understand every inch of your articulation", he chuckled."I still remember our college days. I apologise for my initial behaviour. I started liking you right from the moment you started ignoring me", he sighed. College days? "And who doesn't? It's you after all", he paused. What crap is he blabbering?I don't believe any inch of it. Holy Lord! Please help. *praying*I never felt this helpless before. I closed my eyes trying to disregard his words. When I closed my eyes, the only face I could perceive was of him. Neil !I sensed a moment of security just by thinking of him. A lone tear trickled down my cheek. "Neither you nor that Neil Oberoi could take you away from me unless I want so", his wicked laugh pulling me out of my warm notion.I was very disoriented due to the swinging thoughts in  my system. I wanted to run out of this nasty place, wished to ignore him, but this reprobated wretch wasn't letting either of them to happen.Suddenly, the images went off and the entire room was illuminated with LED lights. The room was quite luxurious taking my confusion to next level."I know what might be going on in your little brain. Sweetheart, how can I keep you in some filthy ambience?", he divulged. His constant eyeing me from God knows where was making me taste abhorrent with each jiffy passing by.I want to get out! I want to get out!I want to get out!Isn't there any path to run off?*thought clicked*My phone?I started searching for it in my pockets in all ways possible."Ahaa! You might be searching for this", he said and clapped as an indication.A sliding door opened and another masked fellow came in from my left highlighting my phone held in his hand."My pho...", I was to finish."Crush it", that creep ordered interrupting my effort.That fellow as a zombie followed his words."No.. No.. No..", I hauled as that was the only hope I had to break free. "I don't want anything to be existing, which could make way for Neil to catch a hold of you. Not even your phone", he disclosed another shocker.My ears perked up. Hearing his name, a flood of supposition hit me. Does that mean Neil knows everything?Was that the reason he arrived at camp, which he never did before?He even wanted to tell me something. Was he trying to warn me about this?Shit! Now, I am sure it is yet another circumstance with Princy and Neil and not at all manifesting, what I thought. How stupid can I get to not understand him? A gush of dejection swirled through me. A new surge of fresh tears made their way. "Oh Neil. I am so sorry", I blurted out intentionally. "Damn you! I hate that adoration in your countenance when you hear that CEO's name. I want you to do that for me. Dart it in your brain", he roared. I flinched due to his abrupt switch in demeanor. "He challenged me that I won't be able to reach you. HE LOST", he laughed aloud.I went blank. No! No! No! He attempted so much to forewarn me, but my half-witted brain won. This monster destroyed my only hope, I don't think I will ever be able to skedaddle from this cage. I don't give a damn to know who this is. At this moment, my every ounce of senses wished to see Neil. Where are you Neil?"Well, he is not worthy of a discussion. You need to relax. Bring it to her", he commanded. A door opened from my extreme right and one more masked person came in with food in his hand and hinted me to have it.I refused bluntly."You don't have any other option, love. There is no one for whom you can wait", he let out a tsk. I didn't respond. "Oh please! If you are doing this for Neil, then let me tell you, it's a waste of time. That scumbag is never gonna reach here", he shattered my left over belief. Scumbag?How dare he?"Mind your language", I raged."Uh..Oh! I pissed you off!", he laughed.I ignored his claptrap and regained my thought process further.I could see the door open from where that zombie entered.I should approach this exit, no matter where it takes me. I just want to flee from this hell.I looked for a right moment and pushed that man standing with plate and ran outside.I could hear his shouts."Grab her you bunch of fools", he exclaimed in anger.I increased my pace and stood at a point where I felt I am safe for a bit.I looked back and there was no one.I eased out a little and heard footsteps nearing me. I was about to run, when a familiar face came into my view. I was astounded to discover the unforgettable. "You?", my eyes widened. "It's me! It's me who took you here", he gave a wicked smile.Vicky?! "Y..you s..stalked m..me?", I uttered in utter fear."Yes! Yes! Yes! It was all me", he declared with a proud chuckle.Unbelievable!"How will you run away now? You are caught, my love", he let out a sinister laugh. My whole body was trembling. I took baby steps backwards in whammy, looking at him. His relaxed expression gradually mutated into discomfort as if he saw someone who he never expected to be.I took no notice of it as I was self-frightened. Scurry away, Aashi! *brain shouted*Impulsively, I turned in a try to cut and run, nevertheless, I collided with a firm masculine torso. Instinctively, my head shot up in the direction only to get startled. *********************************Ah! So, it's Vicky!How do you feel about it? See you all in the next chapter. Till then stay tuned and miss me😉#KeepReading #KeepLoving♥️♥️