Say you won't let go....

FREEDOM AND A PLAN

Ahan took slow steps towards his left careful to not make any noise, he signaled Kalya to keep quiet. He walked further left into the clumsy bushes brushing against his skin, Kalya following behind quietly.  The sound that Ahan heard now clearly audible to both, the soft flowing swamp occasionally forming ripples due to little fishes jumping around. Tired of all the walking Ahan and Kalya decided to rest for a bit, but were cautious about the surroundings, with every  little crackle heard in the silence of the  woods. 

After a bit of resting in silence they decided to go further down the hill hoping to find a village or road that would lead them out of the maze. All the while Kalya's gaze on Ahan who was walking before her, lost in her own thoughts about what she felt for him. It was something Kalya has never felt before. She was in relationship before but she never felt this way. She knew nothing about him, but she could feel being pulled towards him. She had an irresistible attraction towards Ahan. She couldn't help but blush at the thought of it.

Ahan could feel the sensuous gaze of Kalya following him, letting him know that she was right behind him. With one thought running in his mind constantly and he knew that it would not let him rest until he teaches a lesson to the person who abducted them and put him behind bars. All he wanted now to keep Kalya safe until she reaches her parents and then he can show hell to  all the people who were behind this.

It was almost dawn, they have been walking continuously with occasional breaks here and there to catch their breath.  Both were hungry, exhausted and thirsty with all the walking. They stopped suddenly when they heard noises and with tentative steps they moved forward, with every step the noises grew louder and cleared. It sounded like a bunch of people talking. The hid behind some bushes and peeped through. It looked like a camp site. There were a few tents here and there.  A few bikes parked beside the tents and people roaming around having fun. 

Ahan and Kalya blew a sigh of relief, they were some students but not the goons that have kidnapped them. And finally they could see hope of going back home far from all the crap. They walked towards the camp full of people, but before that they have to come up with a story, they cannot go around telling people that they were kidnapped. So they decided to tell them that they have come for a trek the day before and got lost mid way from their friends.  The students welcomed them and offered them with some food and water. 

Kalya was talking with the group while Ahan was washing the dirt off of him.  Though he was busy washing, Kalya was always under his gaze. He could see her comfortable talking to the guys, she was telling them something animatedly, though she met the guys just now conversations flowed. Ahan smiled to himself looking at her. She is such a kid he thought. Once Ahan was all clean again, Kalya left to clean herself up. A guy from the group offered her help while she was cleaning the dirt off her hands and legs. He was trying to flirt with her, trying to touch her shoulders and hands. But Kalya being her was obviously oblivious to what was happening. 

Ahan who was watching everything from the corner of his eyes as he was now talking to the gang. But nothing that they were speaking was reaching his ears. He patiently waited for Kalya to shoo him off, but nothing of that sort was happening. She was smiling at him unaware of the guys intentions. Ahan had enough by now, he was infuriated. He walked towards Kalya and the guy and pulled the water can that the guy was holding out for Kalya. He told the guy that he would help her out with frustration evident in his voice.  The guy left immediately not wanting to irk Ahan.  Kalya gave him a small smile that reached her eyes not the one that she had when she was with the guy. She cleaned herself up with the help of Ahan and were ready to move again.

The guys offered them a ride till a near by village where they could get some transport. Ahan and Kalya were dropped at the village which was situated at the far distance from Delhi. It was three hours away from the main city of Delhi.  Neither Ahan nor Kalya had any money with them, so they decided to hire a cab and pay once they reach the city. 

The ride home was silent until Kalya spoke,  Ahan now what are we going to do? We have escaped from them but we still do not  know who is behind this. And if he could steep this low to kidnap us, he will definitely come up with some other absurd idea of theirs to stop us from giving the final presentation to Mr. Joshi. And with only a few days left for the day, will we be able to finish the presentation on time questioned Kalya.

Ahan took and deep breath to control his raging temper, just the though of the man is infuriating him. He looked at Kalya and said, " You have a point, he will definitely plan something again and we have very less time to finish all the detailing of the presentation. As he was speaking a plan formed in his mind. He went silent for a minute framing up his plan. He then told Kalya, we are not going home. Saying this he gave her an evil smirk. Kalya knew Ahan enough to understand that he was planning something. She grinned understanding his intentions letting him know she was in it with him.

Ahan then told the driver a different address and asked him to take them there. Ahan then discussed his plan with Kalya, she added in with her inputs to make it a perfect plan. Kalya was very excited to execute the plan. Ahan also could feel the adrenaline rush through him. Ahan then warned Kalya that they have to be very careful in executing the plan. Even a small mistake could devastate them. Kalya nodded in understanding.

After a few hours the cab pulled over at a mansion. It was surrounded by neatly mowed lawns, a small fountain in the center. As the cab drove through the gates of the mansion, a security guard came in view, he stopped the car to know who was inside. As Ahan pulled  the windshield down, a audible gasp was let out by the guard. He immediately composed himself and asked Ahan if he was fine and was continuously questioning him about how he was here, what happened to him and all sorts of other questions. Ahan smiled at him and told him, that he was fine and would tell him everything later and to allow them inside first.  The guard was embarrassed once he realised what he did, he sobered up and and allowed us inside. Before going inside Ahan told the guard that no one should know that he is here and should not allow anyone inside the mansion until he says so. The guard nodded and before sending us in he told Ahan that he was glad that he was here, fit and fine. Ahan gave him a sweet smile and the car drove us in.

They got off the cab at the entrance of the mansion, to be greeted by a huge and beautifully carved  wooded door. Ahan walked ahead and knocked the door. Kalya was behind him, taking in the beauty of the place. She couldn't help but observe the detailing in every inch carefully crafted. After a few seconds a maid opened the door and the same gasp was heard from her as the one they heard from the guard at the gate. Kalya chuckled at her shocked expression. Ahan gave Kalya a stern look and she kept quiet. They then walked in and Ahan introduced Kalya to their maid, he told her " Kalya this is Lucy and Lucy this is Kalya." After the formal exchange of greetings Ahan told Lucy the same thing that he told the guards, he told her that no one should know about their presence here and that he should be immediately informed if somethig was suspicious. He then told her to prepare some lunch for them as they were very exhausted with all the escapade. As Lucy was leaving, Ahan added,  prepare a meal for three looking at Kalya smirking remembering that she was a foodie. Kalya gave him a toothy grin for which Ahan laughed. Lucy was witnessing all this with shock still evident in her face. She was looking at Ahan as if she has seen an alien. She then walked back into the kitchen stammering with each step she took. 

Ahan and Kalya settled down on the couch and relaxed feeling safe again. Now it was time for them to execute their plan. It was time to show the world that they were The Sharma's and Chathurvedi's  for a reason.

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Until next time. <3<3