"I'm so happy to announce that my daughter is going to get married to my best friends son"
And this toast is for our new relationship " My father announces making everyone cheer for us .
I'm getting married after a week to Rishabh, we know each other since childhood, as our father's are business partners
So we can say that this marriage is for the benefits of our business.
Rishabh is introducing me to his friends and business partners , I greet them with smile .
Suddenly I felt someone is continuously looking at me , I move my head to see who it is to see that it was Rishabh's father, I move my face away
I never liked Rishabh's father i really get some creepy vibes from him. The way he looks at me, the way he touches my shoulder everytime we talk I just don't feel comfortable around him.
My chain of thoughts got interrupted by Rishabh's voice
"Kavya I'm coming in a minute" Rishabh gave me a smile and then excused himself to which I nodded.
I again feel his gaze on me , god I hate him so much , I'm so sick of all these wedding drama I just wanna be away from here . Away from all these people
I'm going to plan a long vacation after marriage where i don't have to deal with such people.
I had a little headache so I told my mother that I'm going home. I took my car keys and went home.
As I reached home I went threw myself on the couch taking a deep breath.
"Ramesh uncle one coffee please" I call our house help but then I realise all house helps are on leave today because of the party. I lay there for sometime .
Suddenly someone rings the doorbell, I stood up check who it is.
"Hello sweetie" there he was standing Rishabh's father
"Why are you here" I asked not liking his presence in my house at this hour.
"I'm here for you sweetie" he said eyeing me from head to toe.
"I'm sorry?"
"A..ab I was on my way back home but then I started feeling a little drowsy so I thought why not have a cup of coffee with my daughter in law" he said getting in the house.
"I'm sorry but I'm not your servant" I said in a stern voice folding my arms.
"When did I said that you're my servant, atleast you can give a glass of water" he Said sitting on the couch.
I rolled my eyes and went towards the kitchen to take a glass of water. I take out a water bottle from the fridge when I felt someone's presence behind me I ignored it and continued doing my work when suddenly i felt his body touching my back
I flinched in shock and stood away from him but he grabbed my hand.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TRYING TO DO"
"LEAVE MY HANDS" i shouted trying to pull my hands from his grip.
"Sweetie why are you acting surprised, I know you wanted it too since a very long time" he said as his eyes darkened
"WHAT!!!" I shouted as fear crept inside me
"See Kavya no one will know about us, I know you want it too" he said coming closer to me
"STAY AWAY YOU MONSTER" I said as i slapped his face hard. And then pushed him running away from the kitchen.
I came outside the kitchen running but he came running behind me and again held me pushing on the he grabbed my sleeves and tore it leaving his nail imprints on my shoulders.
""Kavya listen I know you also want it,"
"just stop your drama and cooperate with me,"he said hovering over me.his voice held lust, his hand pulling me closer making me disgust with his touches. the smell of cigarettes filled my nostrils.
I tried to push him but he holds both my arms tightly
"just feel it, you'll love it," saying he started kissing me grabbing my face harshly. I tried to move but there was no use . Tears started streaming from my eyes .
I closed my eyes in frustration gathering all my courage I kicked his balls hard with my knee making him winch in pain.
I kicked him again making him fall on the ground, I grabbed this opportunity and tried to run away from the main door but as soon as I reached the main door it was locked , I tried to open it but he gripped my hair from behind making me scream in pain.
"You slut, first you provoke me toward you, and now you are acting all innocent" he said pulling my hair harshly
"leave me you bastard" I scream in pain
He yanked my hair dragging me to the nearest room, I was terrified knowing what's going to happen with me, after reaching the room he closed the door and threw me on the bed started taking off his belt , then opened his shirt's button holding my hands over my head, and then he hovered over me and started biting my neck. My me scream in disgust.
"PLESE SOMBODY HELP"
"PLEASE DON'T DO THIS , I BEG YOU" i plead him.
"You will beg sweetie very soon asking for mercy" saying he continued biting my neck then with one hand he pulled my dress downwards making my chest visible .
He then started biting the skin of my breasts like a monster. I started wiggling to free my hands from his grip and the second my one hand got out from his grip I slapped his face and then poked my two fingers in his eyes making him scream in pain .
I took the opportunity and pushed him getting out from his grip I instantly went inside the bathroom and locked myself in it.
The second I locked the door of bathroom I took a breath of relief but the next second he started banging the door loudly making me shiver.
I started breathing heavily not knowing what to do next , I left my phone on the couch , I can't even call anyone at this moment, I went on the corner of the washroom and sat there curling my toes.
"What if he breaks the door?"
"No no relax Kavya he can't" I thought
"YOU SLUT LOOK WHAT WILL I DO TO YOU ONCE I BREAK THIS DOOR , YOU WON'T WAKE UP ALIVE TOMORROW" he shouted from outside in his demoneous voice
I started crying closing my ears . After half an hour suddenly the banging stopped and there was a pin drop silence.
But I can't take risk of going out so I stayed inside the bathroom whole night
Next day
My sleeping got disturbed by the voice of my mother from my room
"Kavya !!!!"
As soon as I heard her voice I went outside the washroom and hugged her tightly and started crying.
Her eyes went wide seeing my condition and she hugged me tightly too caressing my head .
"What happened Kavya, and your clothes? What happened with you?" My mother asked caressing my cheeks .
"Mumm..ma mumma he tried to rape me" saying I break down infront of her
"Who beta..wait first calm down and change your clothes "
After changing my clothes she made me sit on the bed and gave me a glass of water.And then called my father too in the room.
"What happened to my kavya" my father asked caressing my head. I held his and and started crying even more
"Tell us beta how did this happened to you?" My mother asked
"Pritam uncle (Rishabh's father) tried to rape me last night" I said
"What but how is it possible?, he went to cannada last night " my father said.
"Wha...at but dad he was here last night I swear, wait I'll call Rishabh he would definitely where his father is?" I said sniffing
After some time Rishabh came to our house .
"What happened Kavya you seemed worried on the call" Rishabh asked
"Rishabh your father almost to raped me last night" I spoke and brother down in his arms crying.
"What the hell are you even saying Kavya" he said breaking the hug.
"Rishabh believe me" I said as my eyes filled with tears.
"How do I believe you Kavya, my father went to cannada last night , and why the hell will my father try to molest you? You're going to be his daughter in law"
Why will I ever lie Rishabh, believe me he's a monster , he..tried to touch me and tore my dress" i said as my eyes filled with disappointed that the man I'm going to marry next week isn't believing in me.
"You must have a seen a bad dream Kavya" he said caressing my shoulders
"WHAT?? No it wasn't a dream believe me dad, mom lo..look look at these nail imprints are these also a lie?" I tried convincing them but nobody seemed to understand me
"Kavya you've a habit of scratching yourself, I guess you saw a bad dream and then scratched yourself while sleeping" my mother said
"What ? You too mom , i thought you would believe me , wait you saw my dress sleeves were torn , why will I torn my dress myself" I was so disappointed that my own family doesn't believe me
"Kavya I think you should rest a bit, we've to go for your wedding shopping"
My mother said making me sit on the bed
"Mumma why will I lie believe me please" I shouted in frustration.
"Kavya you just had a bad dream understand , you'll be fine after sometime" my father said
"Fine if no one is going to believe me then I'll call the police , I'll file a case against your dad" I said anger building inside me
"What the hell Kavya, are serious right now we're getting married next week"
Rishabh said
"Marriege? Do you still think I'm marrying you after what your father did to me ?, and on the top of that you'll are not even believing me" I said sniffing
"This marriage is canceled, go to hell, and wait for your father too because I'm going to make his life hell now" I said ad rage built inside me
"Kavya , are you insane ?" My mother said coming closer to me
"Stop right there , I hate y'all so much, I hate this place, I Don't wanna live here , I'm going back to London" I said going towards the closet
"She seriously need a psychiatrist" Rishabh said shaking his head
My father snatched my bag and took my passport in his hand
"You're getting married next week to Rishabh that's it , stop overreacting over a freaking bad dream, you get that!!!!" My father shouted and they all went outside.
"Please believe me , it was not a dream for god sakes" I scream in pain then sath on the ground breaking down in tears.
After crying for two hours I stood up and went infront of the mirror and looked at the scratches and bruises his father gave me
"How could they not believon their own daughter, even if I have a habit of scratching myself in sleep, didn't they see the fear , the pain , the tears in the eyes of their own daughter. " I thought as tears again soaked my cheeks making my heart crush in pain.
I don't know what to do now, they'll marry me next week to Rishabh and that bastard will again~ NO I can't let this happen, I will not marry him" I thought as I grabbed my phone and earbuds and went outside the room.
"Where are you going" my mother asked
"T..to get some fresh air" I said stuttering and pushed the earbuds in my ears.
My mother smiled and caresesed my cheeks "I'm so happy that you're fine now , it was just a bad dream.
I nodded " can I go now" I asked
"Hmm come back early" my mother said
I immediately went outside the house , the second fresh air touched my cheeks I started crying and running in frustration, I ran till my breathing became heavier not knowing where I was headed to.
After sometimes I found myself standing infront of railway station, I went inside the station and sat on a random express train which was about to leave the station.
It was pretty empty, so I sat on a seat catching my breath and then I remembered something, I took my phone and took out the Sim card from it , and threw it away breaking it apart
I don't even know where I'm heading to but still I felt relieved don't know why.
For some hours I was just looking out of the window when suddenly the ticket collector came inside the coach asking for tickets
"Mam show me your tickets?" The TT asked me
"Umm I don't have any tickets" I said gulping in fear
"Then tell me your name I'll make the tickets right now" he said typing something in his tablet
"I don't have money for the tickets" I said wetting my lips in Nervousness.
"Then you've to get off on the next station" the TT said
I took a deep breathe and then looked down when my fell on my engagement ring So I quickly took it off the ring and gave it to him.
"Here, take this and you don't have to make any tickets for me" I said moving my head again towards the window.
"Where do you wanna go" the TT asked before leaving.
"I don't know" I replied and after sometimes I drifted into sleep.
Next day
My sleep got disturbed by the sound of train, I rubbed my eyes and looked outside the window it was still dark. So I checked the time , it was 4 AM in the morning. It was Hella cold here , I don't know if it's morning cold or this place . I didn't even had a blanket with me. I was just wearing a pestle colored top paired with denims. I got off of the train rubbing my eyes , i looked at my surrounding there were some people sleeping on the platform, but overall the platform was empty.
As I was out of the plat form after walking for nearly 15 minutes I found myself standing infront of Ganga river.
What a breathtaking scene!
sitting on the tranquil banks of the Ganga River at dawn, surrounded by an ethereal aura. The sky transforms into a gentle blend of soft pinks, blush oranges, and serene blues. The stars fade, making way for the rising sun.
The Ganga River, sacred and serene, stretches before me, its calm waters reflecting the shifting colors of the sky. A thin layer of mist rises from the surface, creating an otherworldly veil. The gentle lapping of the water against the shore creates a soothing melody.
As dawn breaks, the surroundings awaken. Birds chirp sweet melodies, and the air fills with the fragrance of blooming flowers. The distant chiming of temple bells and the soft murmur of morning prayers add to the enchantment.As i sit there, the peaceful ambiance envelops me.
The warm light of dawn casts a golden glow on the ghats. The riverbank comes alive with devotees performing morning rituals, their faces aglow with devotion.
Here I was shivering in cold but there people were taking bath early in the morning.
"Don't they feel cold?" I thought but the second I put my one feet in the water , it felt warm , so warm .
I kept my feet inside the river for some time admiring the sunrise, Then I decided to leave but as I was about to turn I felt something slippery under my feet and the next moment I slipped into the Ganga river.
"Ooouch"
Although the water wasn't that deep as I was still on the stairs but it was enough to make my clothes wet.
"Bloody hell!!!" I tried to get up but because of the mud I slipped again.
"Hold my hand" I heard a voice from behind I moved my face to see there was standing a man , I held his hands and stood up .
He took me to the nearby table and made me sit there. My clothes were all wet and because of that u started shivering even more.
I saw his figure fading away from my sight but after some seconds . he came back with a bottle of water and gave it to me.
At first I thought to deny but then I saw the bottle was new and sealed so I take the bottle from his hands and started drinking the water and within seconds I finished the water as I hadn't had a single drop of water since yesterday.
I saw him leaving but after sometime he again came back with a shawl and covered me with it.
"Are you okay?" He asked to which I nodded
"Are you here with your family?" He again questions to which I shook my head
"Where is your hotel?" He asked again
"I'm not staying in any hotel" I replied still shivering.
"Then how will you change your clothes"
"I Don't have any clothes " I said to which he looked straight and shighed.
He hands then went on his pocket he took out two five hundred rupees note and kept it beside me.
"It's 5 AM right now, the shops here open at 6 , and you can change there" he said pointing towards the changing room built Inside the ghat for women.
"And you need any help you can come to that temple , I'll be there-" he was about to speak further but I cut him off
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