44. Kidnapping

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Arjun Sherawat's private estate—a luxurious, dimly lit study with leather chairs, dark wood paneling, and shelves lined with rare books. The air smells faintly of cigars and whiskey. Arjun sits in a high-backed chair, his demeanor calm but dangerous, his sharp eyes focused on Mansi as she walks in with Aarav.

Mansi entered the room first, her presence commanding attention as she strode confidently towards Arjun. Aarav followed close behind, his expression hardening as he took in the opulent surroundings.

He was nervous but masked it with a look of determination. Mansi, dressed in a form-fitting black saree, exuded an air of danger and elegance.

"Arjun, I've brought someone who can be very useful to us," Mansi began, her voice smooth and persuasive as she glanced back at Aarav. "Meet Aarav. He has a score to settle with Shivansh, just like we do. I think he could be a valuable ally." said

Arjun's eyes flickered with interest as he sized up Aarav. He leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms over his chest. "Aarav," he repeated, his tone assessing. "You want revenge on Shivansh? What makes you think you have what it takes to join forces with me? For what wasting my men and energy. You both fucked my plan." said Arjun.

Aarav straightened, his jaw clenched as he met Arjun's piercing gaze. " Shivansh has taken everything from me. My reputation, my position, and even my parents. He thinks he's untouchable, but I know his weakness—Kashi, his wife. If we can get to her, we can destroy him." he said, his voice laced with anger.

Arjun's expression remained unreadable, but a flicker of interest sparked in his eyes. He leaned forward slightly, intrigued. "Kashi, she's his Achilles' heel, isn't she? If we control her, we control him." he mused.

Mansi nodded, a cruel smile playing on her lips. "Exactly. Shivansh would do anything to protect her. That's why I suggest we take her—kidnap her, use her to bend him to our will, and when she's no longer of any use, we eliminate her." said Mansi.

Arjun's smirk grew more sinister as he considered the plan. He could see the potential in it, the power they would wield over Agastya by having Kashi in their grasp. "Kidnap her, use her, and then dispose of her. It's risky, but the rewards are worth it. Shivansh would be shattered." he repeated, savouring the idea.

Aarav, who had been listening intently, felt a mix of excitement and apprehension. The thought of Kashi in their hands, broken and vulnerable, filled him with a dark sense of satisfaction. "She'll be the key to his downfall. I'm in. Whatever it takes, I'm willing to do it." Aarav said, his voice firm.

Mansi turned to Aarav, her eyes gleaming with approval. "Good. With you on our side, Shivansh won't stand a chance. We'll take everything from him, just like he took everything from you." said Mansi.

Arjun stood up, walking around his desk to stand in front of Aarav. He extended his hand, a sign of their newfound alliance. "Welcome to the team, Aarav. Together, we'll make sure Agastya regrets ever crossing us." said Arjun.

Aarav shook Arjun's hand, sealing the deal. There was no turning back now. He had made his choice, and he would see it through, no matter the cost.

Mansi watched the exchange with satisfaction, already imagining the chaos they would unleash. "We'll need to move quickly. Kashi won't be easy to capture, but with the right plan, we can pull it off." said Mansi.

Arjun nodded, his mind racing with possibilities. "I'll have my men ready. We'll take her when she least expects it, and once she's in our hands, Shivansh will be powerless."

The three of them stood in silence for a moment, each lost in their own thoughts. The plan was set, and soon, Kashi would be theirs. Shivansh Pratap Singh would pay for his arrogance, and they would rise to power in his place.

Finally, Mansi broke the silence, her voice cold and determined. "Let's get to work. The sooner we have Kashi, the sooner Shivansh will fall." said Mansi.

Arjun and Aarav nodded in agreement, their resolve firm. They knew the risks, but the rewards were too great to ignore. With Kashi as their pawn, they would bring Shivansh to his knees and claim the power they so desperately sought. The game had begun, and they intended to win.

The next day, Jai was ready to leave for his village. " Ready to leave?" asked Yuhan with an excited smile. " Yes but this Ritika. She isn't coming out of her room since morning. " said Jai. " Girls Jai girls. They take time to get ready." said Vedant while coming inside. Yuhan chuckled.

" Excuse me. What did you all say?" said Ritika. Vedant and Yuhan looked at Ritika. She was standing in a beautiful red saree. Jai was mesmerized to see her. She walked towards Jai and then held his hand.

" Let's go. We are getting late." said Ritika, " Okay, now you both should leave before it gets late." said Akshita while coming there. Jai looked at her. " Maharani sa, if it gets late then we will stay at the village only because Maa wouldn't allow me to drive at night." said Jai.

" Okay and take care of each other." said Akshita. After that Ritika and Jai left from there. Bhairav came out of the room. " Akshita, have the servants done what I had told them to do." said Bhairav.

Akshita looked at him. " Yes Bhairav ji. Everything is done. Kushal and Kamini might not liked us but they were family. " said Akshita. Bhairav nodded. When everyone came out of their rooms dressed in white suits.

They all had planned to do the last rituals of Kushal and Kamini. Dada Hukum looked at Bhairav. " Did you call Aarav?" asked Dada Hukum, " I did. But he told that he thinks that we are conscribing against him and he doesn't want to come." replied Bhairav.

Dada Hukum nodded. After that they headed towards the backside of the palace where the cremation of Kushal and Kamini was about to be done.

The air was thick with tension and grief as the family gathered in the backyard, dressed in white, to perform the last rites for Kushal and Kamini. The smell of sandalwood and incense mingled with the smoke from the pyres, creating an eerie atmosphere.

Dada Hukum, with a heavy heart, took the torch and set the pyres alight. Flames crackled, licking the wood as they consumed the bodies.

Bhairav stood close by, his expression somber as he watched the flames. Akshita clutched her saree pallu, her face reflecting a mix of sadness and unease. Despite their differences, Kushal and Kamini were still family, and their loss weighed heavily on everyone.

The family remained silent, each lost in their thoughts, until the sound of rustling in the nearby bushes broke the stillness. Akshita tensed, her eyes darting towards the source of the noise.

"Did you hear that?" she whispered to Bhairav. Bhairav nodded, his hand instinctively reaching for the hilt of his sword, tucked beneath his kurta. Dada Hukum, too, noticed the disturbance and turned his gaze towards the shadows.

Before anyone could react, a group of masked men burst out from the underbrush, wielding weapons. Chaos erupted as the attackers launched their assault on the family. The men of the family quickly took defensive stances, ready to fight back, while the women screamed in terror and ran for cover.

"Spread out!" Bhairav shouted, drawing his sword to defend against the oncoming assailants.

The family scattered in all directions, dodging the attackers as they tried to regroup. Shivansh, who had been standing near the pyre, immediately looked around for Kashi. His heart raced with fear as he realized she was nowhere in sight.

"Kashi!" Shivansh shouted, his voice breaking with desperation as he searched for her amidst the chaos.

Amidst the confusion, Shivansh's eyes caught sight of something that made his blood run cold—a group of masked men dragging a struggling figure towards a waiting car parked at the edge of the property. He squinted through the dust, his heart plummeting as he recognized the vibrant colors of Kashi's saree.

"Kashi!" Shivansh screamed, sprinting towards the car with all his might. His feet pounded the ground, kicking up clouds of sand as he closed the distance.

But just as he was about to reach them, the sand beneath his feet gave way. Shivansh slipped, tumbling to the ground. The world spun around him as he fell, his body crashing hard into the sand. He groaned in pain, desperately trying to get back on his feet, but by the time he managed to stand, the car was speeding away, disappearing into the horizon.

"No!" Shivansh roared, his voice echoing across the palace grounds. Yuhan and Vedant, who had been fighting off the attackers, rushed to Shivansh's side, their faces filled with concern.

"Shivansh! What happened? Where's Kashi?" Yuhan asked urgently, scanning the area for any sign of her.

"They took her... someone kidnapped Kashi." Shivansh replied, his voice hoarse with anguish. " Shiv, you only told me that you have put a tracker in the mangalsutra of Kashi. See where she is right now." said Yuhan.

Shivansh's hands trembled as he pulled out his phone, his fingers fumbling to check Kashi's location through the tracking app he had installed for her safety.

But just as he was about to find her location, something on the ground caught his eye. A glint of gold in the sand. Shivansh bent down, his heart pounding in his chest as he picked up the object. It was Kashi's mangalsutra, broken and discarded in the sand.

He stared at it, the reality of what had happened sinking in. Kashi was gone, taken by their enemies, and this mangalsutra—this symbol of their marriage—was all that was left.

Vedant, seeing the anguish on Shivansh's face, spoke up, his voice filled with dread. "Hukum sa... I think Mansi is behind this. She's the only one who would dare to do something like this." said Vedant.

Shivansh's eyes darkened with fury. He clutched the mangalsutra in his fist, his jaw clenched with determination. "Mansi will pay for this, Yuhan, Vedant, we're going to Mansi's house. Now." he growled.

Without another word, the three men rushed to their cars, the air thick with tension and the sound of their footsteps pounding against the ground. They sped through the streets, their minds racing with thoughts of Kashi and the danger she was in.

The sleek black SUV screeched to a halt in front of Mansi's lavish mansion. Shivansh, Yuhan, and Vedant stormed out of the car, their expressions grim and resolute. They barged through the front door, their eyes scanning the luxurious interior with disdain.

Mansi was waiting for them in the grand foyer, leaning casually against the marble staircase. She wore a smug smile on her face, her eyes glinting with malice as she watched the men approach.

Shivansh didn't waste any time. He marched up to her, his fists clenched in rage. "Where is my wife, Mansi?" he demanded, his voice low and dangerous.

Mansi's smile widened, her eyes flickering with amusement. "Oh, Shivansh, always so predictable. You storm in here, demanding answers, but you know as well as I do that you'll never find her." said Mansi.

Shivansh's patience snapped. He grabbed Mansi by the arm, pulling her close, his eyes blazing with fury. "Tell me where she is, or so help me, I will tear this place apart brick by brick until I find her." he hissed.

Mansi's laughter echoed through the foyer, cold and mocking. "You really think you can intimidate me? You're too late, Shivansh. Kashi is far beyond your reach now. You'll never see her again." said Mansi.

Yuhan stepped forward, his hand resting on Shivansh's shoulder to calm him down. "Mansi, you know what we're capable of. If you don't tell us where Kashi is, we'll make sure you regret it." he said, his tone sharp.

But Mansi remained unfazed. She leaned in closer to Shivansh, her voice a venomous whisper. "Even if I told you, what difference would it make? She's already as good as dead. And when Shivansh Pratap Singh finally crumbles, I'll be there to watch." said Mansi.

Vedant's eyes narrowed as he took a step towards Mansi. "You won't get away with this, Mansi. We will find her, and when we do, I promise you, there will be no place on this earth where you can hide." said Vedant.

Mansi's expression finally faltered, but she quickly regained her composure, her smile returning. "Good luck, gentlemen. You'll need it." she sneered, turning on her heel and walking away.

Shivansh, Yuhan, and Vedant stood in the foyer, their hearts heavy with anger and fear. The stakes had never been higher, and they knew that time was running out. But despite Mansi's taunts, they refused to give up.

Shivansh glanced down at the mangalsutra still clutched in his hand, his resolve hardening. "We will find her. And when we do, Mansi will pay for everything she's done." said Shivansh.

With that, the three men turned and left the mansion, their minds already racing with plans to track down Kashi. The battle was far from over, and they would stop at nothing to bring her back home.

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