Chapter 14: 11.

𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧'𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙫

Advika slowly opened her eyes to find Vidyut staring at her with an intense yet gentle gaze. The morning sunlight streaming through the curtains highlighted the tenderness in his expression. She smiled softly, the memories of last night still fresh in her mind how he handled her well.

"Good morning," she whispered, her voice still laced with sleep.

"Good morning, beautiful," Vidyut replied, his smile.

They went to her ready and he didn't ask her any questions knowing it will only lead her health to get worse

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When Advika and Vidyut finally made their way downstairs, the atmosphere in the living room was tense. Vaishnavi, Ekansh, Mishva, and Abhigyaan were all present, their faces blank and unreadable.

Advika felt a knot form in her stomach. She approached Vaishnavi, her voice hesitant. "Ma..."

But Vaishnavi cut her off sharply. "Agar hume apna nahi maanti to tumhe hume itni respect deke bulane ka koi haq nahi," she said, her words like a slap to Advika.

Advika felt a sharp pain in her chest and clenched her fists, fighting back tears. Before she could respond, Ekansh stepped in, placing a comforting hand on her head. "Vaishu, kyu chida rahi ho meri bacchi ko?" he said softly.

Advika snapped her head towards him, her eyes wide with surprise. The tension in the room eased as Vaishnavi sighed, her expression softening. "Sorry, beta," she said, hugging Advika. "We were just worried."

Mishva and Abhigyaan joined in, cracking jokes and lightening the mood. Advika felt a wave of relief wash over her as she realized they weren't angry with her, just concerned.

Vidyut, sensing the right moment, cleared his throat. "There's something important we need to discuss," he began, drawing everyone's attention. "We need to reveal Advika's true identity to the public."

Advika’s eyes widened in shock and hurt. "What?" she exclaimed, her voice trembling.

Vidyut looked at her apologetically. "I know you don't want to do this, but it's necessary. If your father reveals this news first, it could damage your reputation and affect your companies. We need to control the narrative."

Advika's face turned red with anger and betrayal. "I don't want to talk to you," she spat, storming off to start her morning chores.

The room fell silent as Vidyut watched her go, a mixture of frustration and sadness on his face.

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Later, Vidyut found Advika in the kitchen, her movements tense and robotic. He approached her quietly, trying to gauge her mood. "Treasure," he began, but she ignored him, focusing on her task.

Sighing, he reached out and gently took her hand, leading her outside to the car. She resisted, punching him weakly on the arm, but he didn't let go. Once they were in the car, he pulled her onto his lap, securing her with one arm while he started driving.

"Where are you taking me?" she demanded, squirming in his lap.

"Stop moving," he said, his voice firm. "If you really want me to punish you like last night, then keep going."

She froze, his words and the memory of his touch still vivid in her mind. Silently, she settled against him, playing with his hair and occasionally tracing the lines of his face or toying with his ring. Vidyut drove in silence, his focus on the road but his mind clearly on her.

They arrived at an unfamiliar location, and Vidyut helped her out of the car. Advika's heart pounded in her chest as she took in the scene before her – an elaborate setup reminiscent of the movie 𝑜𝑚 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑖 𝑜𝑚, specifically the song "Main Agar Kahoon" scene.

Advika's breath caught in her throat as memories flooded back. She had once told Vidyut that if he ever wanted to surprise her, he should recreate this scene. She turned to him, her eyes wide with disbelief and emotion.

Vidyut took her hand, leading her to the center of the setup. The music began to play, and he started to recreate the scene, singing softly, "Main agar kahoon tum sa hasi kaynat mein hai nahi, tarif ye bhi kam sach hai kuch bhi nahi..."

Advika felt tears welling up in her eyes as Vidyut continued, his voice filled with sincerity and love. They danced together, Vidyut perfectly mimicking the moves from the movie. Advika couldn't help but smile through her tears, overwhelmed by the effort and thought he had put into this.

When the song ended, Vidyut pulled her close, his forehead resting against hers. "I wanted to give you something special, something you’d never expect. I hope this makes you happy."

Advika nodded, unable to speak. She wrapped her arms around him, holding him tight. For the first time, she felt like they were truly connected, their unspoken feelings finally finding a way to surface.

After their dance, Vidyut led Advika to a beautifully set table where a candlelight dinner awaited them. The intimate setting was perfect, and Advika felt a warmth spread through her heart.

"Vid, you remember  𝑜𝑚 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑖 𝑜𝑚 scene where she was burned alive and he was not able to save her? I am just afraid if life is going easy and good, what if something big is going to happen?”

"Even before anything happened to you or even death, they have to cross over me to come near you. Duniya ki aisi koi aag nahi jo hume alag kar sake, treasure," he said.

"Aur agar wo aag mein khud hu to? Means what if I become the reason of the death then?"

"Then I will smile and will accept it, surely."

She hugged him and said, "Shut up, we are happy and will always be." (But will they?)

They enjoyed a delicious meal, talking and laughing, the tension from earlier completely forgotten. Advika couldn't remember the last time she felt so at ease, so happy.

When they returned home, they changed into comfortable clothes and settled into bed. Vidyut held Advika close, his arms wrapped around her protectively.

As they drifted off to sleep, Advika felt a sense of peace she hadn't felt in a long time. She knew they still had many hurdles to overcome, but for now, she was content to be in his arms, cherishing the moments they had shared.

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The next day, Vidyut woke up first, looking at Advika with a mix of feelings and seriousness. He whispered, "I have to do this, Advika, for you, for us..." and softly kissed her lips, remembering what he was going to do today.

She woke up and he said, "I have a surprise for you, treasure. Today you will be so happy and satisfied." She was confused but smiled.

They got ready with a little romance, and then he left.

She was getting ready and thought to go to his office first, where she got a call that said, "Come to XYZ place, treasure. I have a surprise for you..." She was confused as he had never called her with an unknown number, but then he is the only one who can call her "treasure." What happened? Still, she was so excited to get a surprise as no one had ever made her feel special except her friends Kartik and Maan. But then, for the last eight years, she was just a person who didn't even have any emotions, just a corpse, but today she is happy.

Advika arrived at the location Vidyut had told her about, her heart fluttering with excitement. She was eager to see what surprise he had planned for her this time. However, as she approached, a sudden explosion shattered her world. Vidyut’s car erupted into flames right before her eyes. Without a second thought, she sprinted toward the inferno, her mind blank with terror.

"Madam, stop!" Vidyut's bodyguards shouted, trying to hold her back, but she paid no heed to their calls. She pushed through them, her only thought being Vidyut.

Suddenly, strong arms encircled her, pulling her away from the flames. It was Agastya, Vidyut's best friend. He held her tightly, preventing her from moving any further.

"Advika, calm down. Vidyut is not in the car," Agastya said, his voice steady yet firm.

Advika struggled against his grip, her desperation evident. She managed to break free and, in her anguish, slapped Agastya hard across the face. He merely smiled, understanding her pain.

"Why are you smiling?" she demanded, tears streaming down her face.

Agastya replied calmly, "Because Vidyut told me he wouldn’t be in the car. He wanted to ensure you didn’t worry."

Reluctantly, Advika allowed herself to be led away from the scene. She returned home, where her family awaited anxiously.

"Vidyut's car exploded," she said quietly, the shock still evident in her voice.

Ekansh, Vidyut's father, tried to reassure everyone, "If this was Vidyut's plan, he will return by night, right?"

The hours dragged on, and as night fell, there was still no sign of Vidyut. No one had eaten, worry etched on every face. Advika, though shaken, took it upon herself to ensure everyone ate. She coaxed Abhigyaan, Vidyut's brother, to eat by sitting on the floor with him, telling jokes and sharing bites of food. The family watched this tender scene, their hearts warming despite the tension.

"Agastya, bhai has done things like this before, but he always tells me or leaves a way to contact him. This time... this is something bigger. The devil is planning something bigger," Abhigyaan murmured, his voice filled with concern.

Advika's eyes hardened with determination. Her mafia instincts were kicking in. She made Abhigyaan eat, and soon everyone followed, each member taking turns to feed her as well.

"Uska kuch pata nahi chal raha wo ayega bhi ya nahi," Vidyut's mother said, worry lining her voice.

(𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵  𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘮!! 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘪𝘧 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘵?)

"Wo ayenge, Ma. Meri ruh basi hai unmein. Unko lautna padega," Advika replied, tears brimming in her eyes.

(𝘏𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘔𝘢 , 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘪𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘮 , 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬)

After ensuring everyone had eaten, Advika went to her room and made a series of calls. "I want every detail about current mafia projects and the rivals of Rathore Empires who are involved in the mafia," she ordered, her voice cold and authoritative.

Information started pouring in. Advika meticulously went through each detail, her mind racing to piece together the puzzle. The night was long, but her resolve was unbreakable. She had to find Vidyut, and she had to protect her family.

She was on a call with Kartik. "A code? What type of code is it?" she asked.

"It's a type of code that can only be used by someone with the same power as another person. It signals that a person in hiding must respond. There are a few places only mafia people, particularly a king or an underground queen whose identity is never revealed, can call to force a response," Kartik explained.

Advika was understanding everything. "So you mean I have to contact him as the underground mafia queen and not as his wife in the mafia? That means I hold more power than him in the underground world."

"Yes, that's true. As an underground mafia queen, your identity is concealed, giving you an advantage," Kartik said thoughtfully.

"I think it's time to show him who holds more power than him," Advika said, standing up like a queen.

"What's the code, Advika?" Kartik asked, curious.

"121512," Advika replied.

"What's that?" Kartik asked.

" 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 ," Advika replied.

"How is that made?" Kartik asked.

"It's for me to know and for you to find out," she said and cut the call.

As dawn approached, Advika was breaking under the weight of worry and exhaustion. Agastya found her in this state and came to comfort her.

"Advika, we can't contact him until he wants us to. As the mafia king, he will be underground or somewhere safe. We can’t call him directly, but maybe the underground queen can," Agastya suggested, his voice soft yet firm.

Advika's mind clicked into place. There was a code, and she knew she could use it to reach Vidyut. She kept this revelation to herself, not wanting to reveal too much in front of Agastya.

"We'll do whatever we can," she said, masking her intentions.

As they discussed the rivals Vidyut might be dealing with, the news channels began broadcasting the explosion. "Vidyut Rathore, business tycoon, died in a car explosion," the news anchor reported.

Fury coursed through Advika. Agastya urged her to stay calm, but the tension in the house was palpable.

"The company is in chaos. Ekansh sir and Abhigyaan sir can't handle it alone. Rivals are mocking us, and things are getting out of control politically as well," Agastya explained.

Advika’s eyes flashed with determination. "It's time to show them who Mrs. Advika Vidyut Singh Rathore is," she said in an icy tone. "I will go to the office tomorrow."

Agastya left, and Advika went to bed, caressing the spot where Vidyut used to sleep. She whispered softly, tears rolling down her cheeks,

"Khel to tumne bohot khele hai tumhari duniya mein,

Ye khel muje alag sa dard de Raha hai,

is bar mera bhi ek khel samne aana wala hai,

tum jito ya haro is khel mein,

zakhm to de diye hai tumne is khel mein,"

She said those words and slept.

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𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘢𝘪 , 𝘬𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘩 𝘩𝘢𝘪

𝘠𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘻 𝘬𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘯𝘢𝘩𝘪 𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘪 𝘥𝘪𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘪𝘯 ,

𝘛𝘶𝘮 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘩𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘦 , 𝘥𝘪𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘦

𝘠𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘻𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘩𝘪 𝘩𝘰 𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘪 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘦,

𝘋𝘢𝘳 𝘴𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘪 𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨 𝘮𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘬𝘪 𝘬𝘢𝘩𝘪 𝘬𝘩𝘰 𝘯𝘢 𝘥𝘶 𝘵𝘶𝘮𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘪𝘯,

𝘡𝘢𝘬𝘩𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘰𝘩𝘰𝘵 𝘬𝘩𝘢𝘢𝘺𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘪 𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘪 𝘮𝘦𝘪𝘯

𝘒𝘢𝘩𝘪 𝘺𝘦 𝘻𝘢𝘬𝘩𝘮 𝘣𝘢𝘴 𝘬𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘮 𝘯𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦 𝘬𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘪 𝘮𝘦𝘪𝘯...

𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘪 𝘮𝘦𝘪𝘯......🙂

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