Chapter: The Unexpected Return
One Week Later…
A whole week passed peacefully, but someone's heart had completely changed during these days—Kriti Rathore.
She had returned to India… but her heart was still stuck in London.
Because she had fallen for someone she never expected…
Aksh Singh.
Flashback – London
After their first accidental meeting in college, fate played another dangerous game.
One evening, Kriti was returning from college when suddenly a black van stopped near her.
Before she could react, some masked men kidnapped her.
She screamed for help, but no one heard her.
Those men took her to an abandoned warehouse.
Kriti was terrified. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she tried to free herself.
Suddenly…
Gunshots echoed in the air.
The kidnappers started falling one by one.
A tall figure entered in all black attire.
His face was cold. His eyes held pure danger.
It was Aksh Singh.
Within minutes, he destroyed everyone who dared to touch Kriti.
He untied her hands and softly asked,
"Are you okay?"
Kriti immediately hugged him while crying.
Aksh was shocked for a moment but then gently comforted her.
He took her to his mansion.
After reaching there, Aksh asked,
"Should I inform your family?"
Kriti looked down and whispered,
"No one is here… everyone already went back to India."
Aksh nodded.
"Then stay here until you recover."
During those days…
Aksh personally took care of her.
He gave her medicines.
Made sure she ate food.
Stayed awake whenever she had nightmares.
And slowly… Kriti fell deeply in love with him.
But before she could confess her feelings… she had to return to India.
Present Time – India
Today, all the families had gone shopping together for upcoming celebrations.
The mall was filled with laughter.
Everyone was busy shopping in pairs.
Rudra was teasing Kaashvi.
Aarav was helping Ridhima choose dresses.
Abhinav and Anushka were arguing over colors.
Shivangi and Abhi were busy eating snacks.
Meanwhile…
Adya sat alone on a couch, looking exhausted while everyone continued shopping.
Suddenly…
Her breathing became uneven.
She held her chest tightly.
"I… can't breathe…" she whispered.
Her vision became blurry.
Before she could fall on the floor—
Someone quickly held her.
Adya weakly opened her eyes and froze.
"Bhai…?"
The man carefully made her sit and held her hand.
At the same moment, everyone rushed toward her.
Shivansh panicked seeing Adya in someone else's arms.
The moment he noticed a man holding her hand—his face darkened.
He immediately moved toward Adya and held her other hand protectively.
"Princess… are you okay?"
Kriti reached there too… and her eyes widened in complete shock when she saw the man.
"Aksh…?" she whispered.
Shivansh looked at him coldly.
"Thanks for saving Adya. You can leave now."
Aksh smirked dangerously.
"Why should I leave? You leave."
Shivansh stepped closer.
"Excuse me?"
Aksh stood up.
"Did you not hear me?"
The tension between both powerful men instantly increased.
Everyone stood silently, watching the drama.
Rudra whispered,
"This is getting interesting…"
Aarav hit his shoulder.
"Shut up."
Shivansh and Aksh were about to argue again when—
"STOP IT BOTH OF YOU!"
Adya shouted.
Both men instantly became silent.
Adya stood up and glared at them.
Then she looked at everyone and said calmly—
"Meet him, guys…"
She held Aksh's hand and smiled emotionally.
"He is my elder brother… Aksh Singh."
Everyone froze in complete shock.
And Kriti's heartbeat stopped for an entirely different reason… ❤️