Chapter 63: Chapter 63

Author's pov

" Mommy, I want to go outside," Neela nagged pulling Niyati's dress who was busy working on her laptop.

Niyati answered still typing on the laptop," Some other time, baby. Mommy is so busy. If I don't work then my boss will scold me."

Neela is less interested in her mother's words because she is looking outside through the window. She noticed children playing in the nearby park and she wanted to go there too. After her diagnosis, Niyati hardly took her outside so she is getting bored in the house.

" Mommy, please. I don't like staying in the house anymore. Papa isn't at home too," Neela whined and randomly pressed her tiny fingers over the keyboard spoiling Niyati's work.

Being irritated by her continuous tantrum Niyati picked her up. She tried to console her stubborn daughter but Neela started crying. Neela pouted and didn't stop her whining. She continued her tantrums like a stubborn child.

Niyati mumbled irritatingly," You have inherited everything from your papa. Looks and stubbornness too."

Neela again cried out when someone rang the doorbell. Niyati walked towards the door and opened it. She found that it was none other than her neighbour Mrs Khurana with her 6-year-old son.

" What happened, Niyati? I have been hearing Neela's crying for a long time. Is she fine?" Mrs Khurana asked Niyati who was still trying to calm down Neela.

Niyati answered helplessly," My daughter is giving me a hard time, Mrs Khurana. She is nagging to go outside and I can't take her right now. I have a lot of works to do. I told her that I will take her out some other time but she isn't listening to me. That's why she is crying."

" Oh!! I see. Umm, Niyati. I can take her out for some time as I am going to the park to walk. Neela can play with my son for some time and you can continue your work. I will come back within one hour," Mrs Khurana proposed and Niyati sighed in relief.

Niyati answered smiling a little," It will be a great help. Thank you."

Mrs Khurana nodded her head when Niyati explained worriedly," Mrs Khurana, kindly take care of one thing. Neela shouldn't jump and run too much. The doctor forbade her from doing so."

" No problem. I will take care of her. Moreover, my son is a little weak too. So, they won't be jumping here and there. Don't worry," Mrs Khurana assured and Niyati smiled wiping away Neela's tears from her fluffy cheeks.

After that, Neela went to the park to play and Niyati started working in her home. For a few moments, Niyati kept her eyes on Neela through the window but with passing time she became engrossed in her work. Niyati didn't worry too much as Mrs Khurana was the one who used to take care of Neela while she was working in the office.

Neela and Mrs Khurana's son were playing when Mrs Khurana got a call from her relative. She sat on a bench and started talking with her relative. She became a little absent-minded towards the children who were busy swinging on the swingers.

Suddenly, the children noticed a temporary stall of ice cream and ran towards there. Their mouth started watering looking at the colourful ice creams. Just in a blink, the stall was surrounded by little kids.

" Uncle, give me an ice cream," Neela told the shopkeeper who ignored her because he was busy with other customers.

Neela was trying to catch the shop keepers attention when a large hand picked her up from behind. She was startled by the sudden touch and looked at the person with bewildered eyes.

" Pumpkin," The person whispered and Neela giggled excitedly.

She screamed with happiness," Daddy."

" How are you baby? I missed you so much," Ranvijay asked kissing Neela's forehead.

Neela answered looking down," I am good. Where did you go, Daddy? You know I missed you a lot."

" I am sorry that I had to leave. But, don't worry I will return soon and take you with me. I can't stay away from my little baby," Ranvijay said patting Neela's tiny head.

Then, Ranvijay gave Neela two different types of chocolates and said," The chocolates in your right hand are for your mommy and the chocolates in your left hand are for you."

Ranvijay mixed some drugs in Niyati's chocolates but he just added mild sleeping pills in Neela's chocolates. He doesn't want Neela to see him kidnapping her mother.

" Can't I eat from Mommy's chocolates? Won't you meet Mommy?" Neela questioned innocently.

Ranvijay answered convincing her," These are for Mommy's. Little kids don't eat them. I will meet your mommy later."

" Ok," Neela said and Ranvijay chuckled.

After that, Ranvijay whispered in her ear pointing his finger towards Mrs Khurana," But, don't tell anything to your mommy about me. If she asks who gave you these chocolates? You just answer her that this aunty gifted you these chocolates."

" Lying is bad, right Daddy? Then, why should I tell lies to Mommy?" Neela questioned being confused by Ranvijay's words.

Ranvijay used his father card and convinced her," You shouldn't deny your Daddy. It's a bad habit. So, do whatever I am telling you. Aren't you Daddy's good girl?"

" Yeah, Daddy. I won't say anything to mommy," Neela promised innocently and Ranvijay sighed hugging her.

Very soon, Neela returned her house and gave the chocolates to Niyati. She told whatever Ranvijay taught her and Niyati was surprised by Mrs Khurana's actions.

Niyati mumbled surprisingly biting on a chocolate bar," How did she know about my favourite chocolates!!"

On the other hand, Neela couldn't control her urge to have a taste from her Mommy's chocolates. Ranvijay strictly forbade her to eat those chocolates but her little mind couldn't control the urge. Being a child she shared Niyati's chocolates and Niyati didn't oppose since she is unaware of everything.

After that, everything happened just the way Ranvijay wanted. Both mother & daughter lost consciousness and fell on the bed.

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Niyati opened her eyes and felt her body extremely warm like she has a high fever. She also felt severe headaches and her vision was a little bit blurry. She doesn't know what happened to her suddenly.

Adrenaline rushed to her whole system when she felt herself bound with a chair. Her hands and feet were tied with some kind of wire and she struggled desperately noticing her surrounding. She noticed herself locked in a bunker type place.

After gaining her consciousness the first thing that came to her head was Neela's thoughts. Niyati understood that she is kidnapped by someone but she isn't bothered. The only thing she can think about is Neela's safety.

" Neela......Neela......" Niyati called and everything was pin-drop silent.

Niyati started screaming for help when two people entered the bunker. Niyati's eyes widened with pure shock noticing the people. She wasn't expecting them.

Niyati murmured shockingly," Ranvijay and Yash!!"

" Hope you slept well, bhabhi ji( sister in law)," Yash asked sarcastically and Niyati didn't answer him.

She asked Ranvijay with her angry yet shocking eyes," What's all this, Ranvijay? You kidnapped me! Why? Where is Neela? And how did you come out of jail?"

" Neela is safe and sound but you won't be if Shivansh Raichand refuses my demand," Ranvijay answered giving another shock to Niyati.

Niyati asked frowning her forehead," What do you mean?"

" I want my family from Shivansh Raichand. If he refuses to return Orni then I will kill you," Ranvijay answered sternly and Niyati was dumbfounded by his words. Is he the same Ranvijay she used to know?

Niyati was still in her shocked state when Ranvijay said letting out a sarcastic laugh," I think I won't have to be a murderer because Shivansh Raichand won't let you die. He is still in love with you like a fool."

" You used Neela to kidnap me and now you are going to use me to have Orni!! Are you serious, Ranvijay? I didn't know you are such a great asshole. In our three years of marriage, you never abused me or disrespected me anyway. Then, how could you use us like baits now?" Niyati questioned understanding everything. She poured pure disgust with her words and Ranvijay ignored her questions.

Seeing Ranvijay silent Niyati asked fuming in rage," And, about Orni. You still want to be that poor girl's nightmares, Huh? That girl freaks out whenever she sees you, she hates you from the core of her heart and she still has to undergo multiple therapies because of you!! Even after seeing her condition you want her back!! Why?"

" I am not going to answer any of your questions. Since you never listened to my perspective then why should I answer your questions? So just shut your mouth otherwise I will cut your tongue," Ranvijay threatened and Niyati was astonished by his behaviour.

Niyati was still looking at Ranvijay with astonished eyes when Ranvijay said taking a deep breath," This time I won't fail Orni. I will take care of her with my everything and give her every happiness of this world."

" Ranvijay, please let me go. Neela needs me," Niyati requested and Ranvijay was untroubled by her requests.

Ranvijay again said with his emotionless voice," Once I get back Orni & my children, I will let you go. I never hurt you and promise that I won't hurt you or do something degrading. But, I can't promise about your life."

Niyati looked at Ranvijay's eyes and understood that he wasn't joking at all. She could see the promise in his eyes and became scared. She doesn't want to lose her life when she has a little child to take care of. Right now the only thing she can think about is Neela. What will happen to Neela if Niyati dies?

" Shivansh won't return Orni," Niyati thought mentally and tears started flowing from her eyes.

The way Shivansh has taken care of Orni clearly indicates how protective he is towards Orni. Moreover, why would he try to save Niyati? Who is she? His ex-wife. Nothing else. They don't share any emotional attachment and Niyati has insulted him multiple times then why should he save her? He will obviously choose Orni. These thoughts were roaming inside Niyati's head making her condition worse.

" But, you are his baby's mother and he will choose you," Niyati's subconscious reminded and Niyati hoped the same. She is feeling bad for Orni but can't help but think about herself and her daughter.

Niyati prayed mentally," Hey Lord, please protect all of us."

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" The drug is harmful for children. It is now mixed in your daughter's blood and that's why she has a high fever. But, don't worry. We are doing our best. I hope your daughter will get better soon," The doctor assured Shivansh and he just nodded his head in the positive.

He didn't waste a single second when he understood that Ranvijay has done something to Neela and kidnapped Niyati. Cursing Ranvijay with every kind of degrading word, Shivansh brought Neela to the hospital and admitted her here.

Shivansh was scared shirtless looking at Neela's condition and he doesn't want to imagine what's Niyati is facing right now. He will try his best to save Niyati but he is sure about one thing that he will never hand over Orni to Ranvijay.

After talking with the doctor Shivansh called Satya and told him to come here right now. A family person should be with Neela when he will be out searching for Niyati. He didn't contact the police yet because he doesn't trust Ranvijay at all. What if he harms Niyati if Shivansh informs the police?

Coming out of the hospital Shivansh will just call Advesh when he got another call. He frowned his brows looking at the call because the number was a little unusual. It's not from any ordinary operators used by local people. Suddenly, Ranvijay's criminal records flashed in front of Shivansh and he guessed something.

" Hello," Shivansh said suspiciously receiving the call and he was right. It was none other than Ranvijay.

Ranvijay warned Shivansh," You have only 2 hours. Return my family otherwise I won't show any mercy."

" Bastard!! How much low you will step? Huh!! Didn't your hand tremble before drugging a little kid? You claim to love Neela and that's how you showed your love!! She is now lying on the hospital bed," Shivansh screamed over the phone Ranvijay felt a little guilty. He didn't understand that Neela was drugged too unintentionally.

Ranvijay said ignoring Shivansh's questions," Return Orni and my children."

" You claimed to love Orni!! Is this your love? That girl is scared of you asshole!! If you really loved her then you would have let her go!! You have broken her completely" Shivansh barked clutching the phone tightly and fuming in rage.

Ranvijay responded with confidence," I was the one who broke her, I will be the one who will repair her. So, Return her and I will return Niyati. I love Orni and will continue loving her till my last breath."

" Repair her!! She isn't a doll that you will repair her!! She has feelings too. Do you understand? You dumb fuck!!" Shivansh growled gritting his teeth and Ranvijay was silent for a few moments.

After that, Shivansh promised with confidence," Two hours? Huh!! Mark my words. I will throw you behind the bar in two hours and save Niyati too. Just wait and watch."

Saying that Shivansh cut the call and called his friend Advesh immediately. He doesn't know this time Ranvijay is ten steps ahead of him.

Advesh received the call and Shivansh said impatiently," Advesh, I am sending you a number. Track its location right now and every detail. Niyati's life is in danger."

Before Advesh could reply, a guy who was passing Shivansh sitting on a bike threw a box towards him. It hit Shivansh's forehead scratching his skin a little. Shivansh tried to memorize the bike number and that guy's face but everything happened so suddenly that he couldn't do anything.

Shivansh looked at the box and there was written in bold letters 'Surprise'. Shivansh cut Advesh's call and picked up the box suspiciously. His heart started beating very fast and a chill ran down through his whole system. He already guessed that it might be some kind of trick by Ranvijay.

A yelp left Shivansh's mouth and he threw the box on the ground seeing the content inside it. There were some hair and fingernails which has blood around them.

Shivansh was still in his shocked state when Ranvijay called him again. Without wasting any seconds Shivansh picked up the call.

" One person came to know about Niyati, I just cut a little bit of her hair and plucked her fingernails," Ranvijay said laughing.

Well, It was Yash who revealed everything about Shivansh. Yash told Ranvijay from whom Shivansh can ask for help, what can he do and gave assumptions about Shivansh's actions regarding this matter. After all, Yash knows Shivansh very well. Ranvijay was searching for Shivansh's enemy and he found Yash because Shivansh's enemy can help him more.

Shivansh will just curse him again when Ranvijay warned like a psycho," Another person will come to know about Niyati, her fingers will be gone, then her hands, feet and finally she will lose her life. So, think carefully before pulling any stupid stunt."

" You aren't going to do something like that. And, what do you think I am a fool? Those hair and nails aren't Niyati's," Shivansh answered and Ranvijay started laughing like he was mocking Shivansh.

A gunshot echoed as well as Niyati's screaming. Shivansh paled hearing Niyati's screaming and Ranvijay was still laughing. Shivansh's palms started sweating as well as his forehead after hearing Niyati's screaming.

" You can't do anything to Niyati right now. I still have time," Shivansh screamed desperately.

Ranvijay responded sarcastically," Tsk...Tsk...I understand, dude. I just missed my target."

" Ranvijay, just let go of Niyati. Think about Neela. She needs her mother. If you really love Neela then you won't harm Niyati. And, Orni won't be able to handle further traumas so please let the girls go. I promise that I will withdraw my complaint against you. I promise that I will close your case and do something that the police won't search for you too. Just don't do anything to the girls," Shivansh requested genuinely with almost teary eyes.

This time Ranvijay growled angrily," You forced me to be VR again. Why did you send me to jail even after knowing that I am a changed man now? Huh!! So, stop your crocodile tears and do whatever I am ordering. Give back my family and I will return Niyati. It's a simple deal."

" Please, Ranvijay. Don't spoil Orni's life more," Shivansh literally begged but Ranvijay didn't pay any heed.

Ranvijay threatened Shivansh," 20 minutes have already passed so decide what you will do. And, don't even think of informing the police because it won't bring any pleasurable consequences. Remember that my eyes are on you."

Saying all these Ranvijay cut the call and Shivansh fell into a dilemma. He understood that Ranvijay is serious and that's what scaring him too much. He knows that he has to choose between Niyati and Orni.

Whom he will choose? On one side there is Niyati who is his baby's mother and on another side, he has his sister. Whom he will save? If he chooses Niyati then he has to give up on Orni. How can he return his sister to her tormentor?

" Hey Lord, just show me a path. I can't risk Niyati's life as well as Orni's too. I am not understanding what I should do," Shivansh thought mentally and his mind went blank.

Shivansh was still in a dilemma when Advesh called him. Without wasting any moment Shivansh received the call and heard Advesh's worried voice.

" Shiv, the number isn't any local number. It is used through the internet with some advanced technology. I tried to track its location but couldn't be sure about its location because it kept changing. That VR is too clever. I don't know how we will capture him this time. He is out of your hands now. Sorry that I couldn't help you this time," Advesh said and Shivansh just cut the call having a void expression. He looked at his wristwatch and 40 minutes had already been passed. He is still clueless about Niyati and Ranvijay's location.

After thinking for some time, Shivansh dialled that previous number and mumbled with a trembling voice," I have chosen. Where should I come?"