Veeraj pulled up to his sprawling mansion, the paparazzi still hot on his heels. He quickly ushered Shalini inside.

"Mom, please take her to the guest room," Veeraj instructed his mother, who looked on with concern.

"Veeraj, who is this girl? What's going on?" his mother asked, eyeing Shalini's disheveled state.

Veeraj hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. "I'll explain later, Mom. Just please take care of her for now."

His mother nodded, gently guiding Shalini to the guest room. Veeraj watched as they disappeared down the hallway, feeling a mix of emotions: guilt, responsibility, and a hint of curiosity.

Who was this mysterious woman, and what secrets was she hiding? Veeraj coud not process.

As the night wore on, Veeraj found himself checking on Shalini repeatedly, ensuring she was comfortable and safe. His mother had helped her settle into the guest room, and Veeraj had instructed the staff to keep a watchful eye on her.

Despite his initial reluctance, Veeraj couldn't deny the growing sense of responsibility he felt towards Shalini. He had saved her from the accident, and now he felt duty-bound to protect her from whatever demons she was fleeing.

As he entered the guest room to check on her, Veeraj was struck by Shalini's peaceful expression. She was fast asleep, her chest rising and falling with each gentle breath. He stood there for a moment, watching her, and feeling an inexplicable sense of calm wash over him.

Suddenly, Shalini's eyes flickered open, and she locked gazes with Veeraj. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the air thick with tension.

"Who are you?" Shalini whispered, her voice barely audible.

Veeraj smiled softly. "I'm Veeraj Rathod. And you are...?"

Shalini's eyes clouded over, and she looked away, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm no one."

Veeraj's heart went out to her. He knew that she was running from something, or someone. And he was determined to help her, no matter what it took.

Next morning...

Veeraj : Shalini do you have a family? Friends? And yes husband! What's his name ?

As he asked her husband's name she started feeling frightened and tears rolled down from her eyes..

Veeraj could no longer wait he confronted her .. husssshhh just breath no one is coming here you can tell me what happened!

Shalini: no please if he finds me again he .. no ..no .. please leave me alone veeraj !

Veeraj took her hands in his .. look into my eyes i know I am just a stranger but you can think me as your friend .. believe me and tell me why are you so frightened?

Pls leave me ...

Veeraj said in cold voice either you tell me or I am staying here!

My husband.. I .. left him .. I loved him .. but .. I left him .. I can't be with him .. I will never be with him . I loved him with all I have .... I have been married for 3 months.. 😭😭 I .. please don't ask me .. anything...

His eyes suddenly fell on her neck that was blue and bruised.. with several cuts.

He touched the wound and asked don't tell me your husband did this !

She was silent.. that meant he was right .

Anger washed him over ! What the hell ! Why didn't have you complained it to police! How dare he is!

He couldn't believe what he was seeing. "How could he do this to you?" he whispered, his voice trembling with rage.

Shalini's eyes welled up with tears as she looked away, her voice barely audible. "I...I thought he loved me. I thought he would change."

Veeraj's grip on her hands tightened. "Change? He's a monster, Shalini. You deserve so much better than this."

Shalini's eyes snapped back to his, filled with a mixture of fear and desperation. "Please, Veeraj, you can't tell anyone. He'll find me, he'll...he'll kill me."

Veeraj's face hardened, his jaw clenched in determination. "I won't let that happen, Shalini. I promise you, I'll keep you safe. But you have to trust me, you have to tell me everything."

Shalini's eyes searched his, looking for any sign of deception. But all she saw was sincerity and concern. Slowly, she nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'll tell you...I'll tell you everything."

Shalini couldn't disbelief his intimidating brown eyes ... She told what happened how did she got married and he cheated on by him so she left him ,even she don't have a family ... However she didn't mentioned how he tortured her ..

Veeraj was stuck at her words how someone could be so cruel to such a beautiful soul ! Innocent soul !

Whole night he heard her story!

She was soon asleep veeraj put the blanket over her and thought what to do !