Bani had just stepped out of the washroom, fresh and relaxed, wearing a simple t-shirt and shorts. As she stood in front of the dressing table, about to pick up a bottle of lotion, she suddenly felt someone's grip around her waist.
Startled, she looked up at the mirror and saw Reyansh standing behind her. Shocked to see him in her room, she stammered, "Y-you? H-how are you here?"
Reyansh, noticing her stammering, smiled strangely. Pressing his head against her shoulder, he whispered, "Baby, I don't need to check the time or place to reach you."
Bani tried to push him away, saying, "Stop this nonsense and get out of here."
Reyansh grabbed her left hand, focusing on the ring she wore on her ring finger, and said, "I never left, and I never will. I'll always be a part of your life."
With that, Reyansh kissed her ring finger. Infuriated, Bani pulled away and shoved him. Caught off guard, Reyansh stumbled back a couple of steps, not expecting her to push him.
Regaining his balance, he ran a hand over his neck, closed his eyes for a moment, then, in a sudden move, pulled Bani close again.
Now they stood inches apart, their noses almost touching. Intensity crackled between them as they locked eyes. Bani, filled with disgust, asked, "Why have you come back? You were gone, so why…?"
Before she could finish, Reyansh interrupted with a heavy voice, "Baby, I told you. I never left. I've had my eyes on you every moment."
Bani's eyes widened in disbelief. Stammering, she asked, "W-what do you m-mean? T-this house?"
Reyansh smirked devilishly and replied, "You're thinking right, baby. This entire house is under my watch. There are cameras everywhere."
He started laughing, while Bani stood there, completely stunned. She was paralyzed with shock, trying to process his words as he continued laughing maniacally.
Then suddenly, Bani screamed, "How did you do all this?"
Reyansh placed a finger on her lips, hushing her, "Shhh… baby, calm down. Or your family will hear, and then you'll have to answer their questions."
Bani angrily swatted his hand away and demanded, "Answer me! How did you do all this?"
Reyansh gave her a devilish smile and sat down on the sofa in her room. Crossing one leg over the other, he tilted his head and began eyeing Bani from top to bottom.
Feeling uncomfortable under his gaze, Bani clenched her fists as Reyansh casually said, "I really missed you, baby."
Frustrated, Bani retorted, "Tell me how you managed to set up cameras here!"
Still smirking, Reyansh replied, "Baby, you're so naive. Did you really think that changing houses would help you escape me? That's where you were wrong. This house is completely under my control. You got this place easily because of me. From the moment you stepped inside, I've been watching you."
As his words sank in, Bani could only stare at him in disbelief. Reyansh stood up and walked over to her, tracing his finger along her hand.
The touch jolted Bani back to reality, and she shouted, "Why did you do this?"
Before she could say more, Reyansh grabbed her by the waist and clamped his hand over her mouth. Struggling against him, Bani felt his breath near her ear as he whispered, "When I own every breath you take, it's my right to keep an eye on you."
He kissed her ear, then pulled back slightly to look her in the eyes, warning, "Now, stay quiet. I don't like hearing anyone else's voice raised around me."
Removing his hand from her mouth, he watched as Bani glared at him with hatred. Amused by her defiance, Reyansh grinned and said, "I love watching the hatred for me burn in your eyes."
Bani averted her gaze, but Reyansh forcefully gripped her face, turning it back towards him. Furious, he growled, "Don't you dare look away from me again. Next time you do, the consequences will be unbearable."
With that, Reyansh lifted Bani into his arms and threw her onto the bed, pinning her down beneath him. Panicking, Bani exclaimed, "What are you doing? Get off me!"
Ignoring her protests, Reyansh intertwined his fingers with hers, holding her hands down firmly as he leaned in close to her lips. In a seductive voice, he whispered, "I want a kiss. Don't try to resist. I'm here, you're here, and your family is just a few doors away."
Without waiting for a response, Reyansh pressed his lips hard against hers. The kiss was deep and forceful, filled with raw intensity. Bani didn't respond, lying still with her eyes shut tight.
After nearly 15 minutes, Bani started gasping for breath. Reyansh finally pulled away, watching her as she breathed heavily, her eyes filled with loathing.
Through her tears, Bani asked, "Why are you doing all this?"
Looking deep into her eyes, Reyansh replied coldly, "Because you are my obsession."
Stunned by his words, Bani stared at him, speechless. Reyansh continued, "The moment I first saw those grey eyes of yours, the moment I touched you, you became my obsession. And you wanted to destroy my world, didn't you? Well, baby, soon you'll become a part of that very world."
A sinister smile crept across his face.
Before Bani could say anything, she felt a sharp sting in her neck. Shocked, she looked at Reyansh, realizing he had injected her with something.
In a weak voice, she asked, "What have you done to me?"
Her eyes slowly began to close, and she slipped into unconsciousness.
Reyansh gently traced his finger across her lips, whispering, "Sleep tight, baby. Because starting tomorrow, your life is going to change."
Pausing briefly, he added, "Forever."