Rudransh

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Place : Rajsthan ,Udaipur │ time : 10:00 am │

The weather in Udaipur was thick with humidity , black clouds swirling in the sky − the kind of weather that made even silence feel like storm.

Harsh winds lashed through the air, cool against the skin.

Trees on the roadside flapped violently left and right .

In the middle of road, a huge convoy of cars slithered through the storm with the speed of lightning .

On the bonnet of each car sat an emblem –a roaring lion – as if daring the world to challenge the storm that was coming .

At the center of the convoy glided a sleek black rolls Royce phantom,

Its tinted windows shielding the identity of the one inside.

It moved like silence in the storm .

And

" inside it sat the storm himself" .

The convoy of cars came to a halt in front of a fortress like a building ,

standing tall against the dark sky –

quiet, untouchable.

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The guards stationed outside straightened immediately – spines stiff ,rifles against their chests, faces unreadable .

One guard in the royal uniform stepped out from one of the cars and hurried to the central car.

He held open the door of the Rolls Royce phantom ……..

and a hush fell over everything.

Everyone present froze, standing with bated breath.

A man stepped out from the central car looking like the definition of perfection.

His aura ?

Dark . regal . deadly .

His commanding presence filled the air with a dominating aura .

He looked like fantasy – straight out of a magazine .

Standing tall at 6'9, he was the epitome of perfection.

His face was sculpted , jaw sharp enough to cut through paper .

His eyes , midnight blue iris – held a storm within themselves .

He was wearing a three piece suit – the fabric fit perfectly around his body ,

His muscles bulging beneath , as if trying to break free from the cage of cloth.

He crossed the pavement to the building in long, confident strides .

The interior of the building screamed power and domination – black and grey walls, with hint of golden peeking from beneath them . a large sitting area waited – grey plush sofas arranged in precise symmetry .

A large board hung on the outside of the building:

Rathore syndicate.

The name itself spoke of the power – not the kind of built on money ,

But the kind born from blood…….. and built on fear and respect .

The staff bowed slightly, none daring to look up until he passed – their posture hunched –respectful and nervous .

The man moved towards the private lift – reserved only for family , and few choosen ones .

His PA, Rahul, came to stand beside him− together they entered the lift . The lift came to a halt on the floor 30th. They both came out of the lift heading towards a cabin room which held the title of CEO.

They entered the cabin ,and in the middle of the room was a table on which sat a name plate –

Rudransh rathore .

The man – Rudransh Rathore , settled into the chair behind the table. Two chairs faced him from across the desk, placed precisely for investors, dignitaries, or those bold enough to ask for time.

The interior was magnificent, floor to ceiling glass windows – overlooking the parking lot, black and grey tiled walls – minimal and perfect.

Rahul , standing opposite to him informed him about his schedule –

“sir you have a meeting with singhania’s in the afternoon , and a dinner with foreign delegates, for morning your schedule is clear and sir A&A Royale events has agreed to our proposal and have sent us an mail regarding it .”

Rudransh nodded seriously – “what have they mentioned in the mail.”

“They are asking about our preference regarding location ,theme and information about the event .”

Rudransh nodded , eyes narrowing slightly , processing the details . his fingers caressing his jaw in deep thought.

“proceed with the payment ,” he instructed. “the rest of the information can be provided in person once they arrive . and inform them that the CEO’S accommodation will be arranged in the palace .

Rahul hesitated. “sir …. I’m sorry , but I don’t think the CEO of A&A will agree to this . and we don’t even know who the CEO is –or whether they will come with a team.”

Rudransh paused for a second but then ordered him in his usual cold voice – the kind which no one can dare ignore .

“ I don’t care what and how you are going to convince her , but ……..”

He paused letting the word settle in the stillness of the room , and then looked up at rahul in the eye letting the weight of the moment settle over Rahul.

“Make sure the CEO doesn’t deny our proposal .”

Rahul nodded slowly – his mind already running with thousand thoughts on how to convince the CEO − not like he had any option other than agreeing to the demand of the formidable CEO.

Rahul left the cabin − the door closing behind him with soft thud.

Inside the cabin Rudransh leaned back In his chair – hands steepled beneath his jaw , eyes closed .

His mind was running with the speed of a racing car .

His mind drifted to his family – who not so elegantly and literally begged him to invite the CEO of A&A to live in the palace .

Why ?

He was still trying to understand .

What was in the CEO of A&A that his family was so excited to meet his/ her.

What has she done ,that left a impression on his family .

He sighed , shaking the thoughts away .

But even then his mind kept wandering – this time more far .

To those honey brown eyes , filled with fear , vulnerability , and deep aching hollowness in them .

Since the time he had encountered those eyes – his mind has been a mess .

He couldn’t forget those eyes no matter how much he tried.

The eyes – which has rattled his insides .

It has been years since he has been trying to find her – but no use . it's like she never existed . she came in his life like whirlwind – stirring unknown emotions in him , and then vanished in the thin air .

His mind was occupied with those eyes and now one more worry − the CEO of A&A.

He didn't know what future holds for him −but what he knew is he is going to find that girl with those honey brown eyes . whom he had named .

The mystery girl .

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AGNIKA

The sky was in the hues of orange and blue and slight streaks of golden was visible .

The sun was gradually setting down letting the stillness of the night settle over the city . The occasional sound of horns filled the air . People were walking on the footpath letting the cool air of the evening wash away the tiredness of the day .

In the balcony of Agnika's penthouse sat Agnika – on the sofa placed there . Aveer slept with his head on her lap. Round glasses was perched on Agnika's nose, her eyes fixed on the laptop perched on the table in front of her .

Her hands working swiftly on the laptop – replying to work emails , making presentations and researching web to know today's trend to make the experience of clients more better and memorable.

The shrill ringtone of her phone broke her concentration from the laptop . she glanced at the phone on the table, her brows furrowed as she tuned the phone screen towards herself −

Sanvi.

Agnika answered the call after connecting it to airpods . A warm and calm voice greeted her from the other side of the call.

"Good evening ma'am , sorry for the inconvenience but it was urgent ."

Aveer stirred in her lap whining quietly , disturbed by the phone call and the movement of agnika.

Agnika sat straighter on the sofa adjusting aveer on her lap so that he was comfortable, her fingers running through aveer's hair lulling him back to sleep.

Agnika replied to sanvi In hushed voice –careful not to disturb aveer . her tone without any emotion but still respectful .

" Good evening to you too sanvi . and it's okay , you didn't disturb me ."

Sanvi's voice again filtered through the phone – her tone taking a profession turn.

" Ma'am , we got an email from THE RATHORE SYNDICATE , they have already sent the advance payment and about the event details – they said it will be discussed personally once the CEO reach there ."

Sanvi paused for a moment letting the words settle , and after a second of pause she continued− albeit hesitantly .

"and….. they also said that they will arrange the accommodation for the CEO themselves"

The words landed on Agnika like a bomb. For a moment she forgot to breath , her voice stuck in her throat – all these years she has successfully hidden her identity letting the world make their speculations .

She didn't hide her face because she was afraid .

NO , she was't afraid , she was just silently preparing herself to face the world − the same world which has stood silent watching her suffer .

But it looks like she will have to come out in front of the world . It wasn't like she was being forced or anything .

It was simply a fact that she has realized that she can't keep herself and aveer hidden from the world .

She will have to come out and moreover aveer deserved a life filled with happiness , not the fear of shadows from the past of his mother. He deserved to explore the world , and Agnika she would give that to him – even if it burned her from inside.

And maybe this event was a sign – to finally come in front of the world . years ago the world snatched many things from her – her peace , dignity , self respect .

But this time she was ready – to burn everything in the fire which has been lit inside her since years .

This time she wasn't a that helpless girl who begged – no, this agnika was a force to be reckoned with .

They will burn in the flames of her revenge – slowly , quietly and painfully.

With fire in her veins , blood in her eyes – she took the decision.

"Inform them , the CEO has agreed and also arrange a hotel for the team ."

Sanvi finally heaved a sigh of relief . initially she wasn't really sure if Agnika would agree or not but as always – unpredictable Agnika.

After some pleasantries, the line went silent, leaving agnika pondering, phone tightly clutched in her palm with force enough to snap the phone in half.

The decision was made .

And what this decision is going to bring in their life will be something no one can predict.

Agnika would get her revenge – those monsters will burn in their greed , they will regret their existence – just like they made her feel .

They will beg to die .

The verdict has been announced in the strength of her quietness.

But …… this decision will also bring something more beautiful – divine and sacred .

The peace will return to her , happiness will bloom inside her . and the world will watch fascinated by the magic this decision will bring.

She will live, not just survive .

This time the world will remain silent – only agnika's silence will scream the truth – the world dared bury .

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The world questioned her worth,

Hurled accusations , no one should face.

The monsters under the bed were just metaphors ,

But in reality those monsters walked freely in this world,

wearing the mask of human.

The girl who lived in fairytale ,

Dreamt of prince charming .

Learnt that hard way ,

And maybe that made her what she is today –

Broken yet unbreakable.

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