Part 21

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Dear Readers ,

Just wanted to send a big THANK YOU hug your way for baring with me through this  journey!

Your patience and support mean the world to me!

Now, here's a little favor to ask: like a cupcake without sprinkles, my stories are incomplete without your votes and comments! 

So, if you've got a minute, sprinkle some love by sharing your thoughts and casting your vote!

Hope you enjoy the read.

With love, Crystal

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As the hours passed with no sign of Ragini, anxiety gripped Rudra, Sanskar, and Abhay. They scoured the city, searching for any clue that might lead them to her whereabouts, but their efforts yielded nothing.

As Abhay sifted through the CCTV footage, his heart raced with anticipation. Finally, he stumbled upon a crucial piece of evidence - a glimpse of Ragini being dragged into a cab by unknown assailants. Without wasting a moment, he shared the discovery with Rudra, Sanskar, and the others.

Rudra's eyes narrowed as he watched the footage, his jaw clenched in anger. "We need to find her, now," he declared, his voice laced with urgency.

They attempted to trace her phone, but it had been turned off. Frustration gnawed at them as they struggled to piece together what could have happened to her.

Rudra's frustration mounted with each passing moment. "Where is she?" he muttered, his voice laced with worry and anger.

With no other options left, they decided to seek help from the police commissioner. Racing against time, they hoped that the authorities could provide some assistance in locating Ragini and bringing her safely back home.

Sanskar clenched his fists, his mind racing with possibilities.

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In the darkness, Ragini's eyes fluttered open, her heart pounding with confusion and fear. As she struggled to make sense of her surroundings, she realized her hands were bound tightly. Panic surged through her, and she frantically attempted to recall how she ended up in this situation. Her last memory was being at the hospital with Rudra. How had she ended up here?

As footsteps approached, Ragini's pulse quickened, and she called out desperately for help, her voice echoing in the darkness. "Koi hai? Koi hai yahaan?" she cried out, her voice trembling with fear.

But there was no response, just an eerie silence that enveloped her. With each passing moment, Ragini's anxiety intensified, and tears welled up in her eyes as she grappled with the terrifying reality of her predicament.

As Sanskar delved into the intensity of the investigation, his phone suddenly rang, jolting him from his focus. He glanced at the caller ID, his expression turning grave as he recognized the number. Without a word to Abhay and Rudra, he hastily excused himself and rushed out, his mind consumed with apprehension and determination.

Meanwhile, Ragini found herself face-to-face with her captor, her heart pounding with fear and defiance. "Who are you?" she demanded, her voice trembling slightly as she met his gaze.

The kidnapper smirked darkly, his eyes glinting with malice as he stepped closer. "I am the architect of your misery," he admitted, his voice dripping with contempt. "Anirban Roy, at your service."

Ragini's eyes widened in recognition and horror as the pieces fell into place. "You... you're the one behind all of this?" she breathed, her voice barely above a whisper.

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