Abir's eyes were fixed on the entrance as Ayana walked in. Maya, Rohit, and Avi (Madan) were also staring at Ayana in amazement, while Ayana scanned the room nervously until her gaze finally landed on Abir, who was also looking at her in surprise.
Ayana was dressed in a full-sleeve, floor-length black gown with a high collar. Her makeup was light, and her hair was left loose, giving her a strikingly beautiful appearance.
As Abir and Ayana looked at each other, Adil appeared behind her and whispered, "You don't need to fear anyone. Don't let any sign of fear show on your face, or else our plan will fail, and we won't be able to get Tashvi's video from Avi, okay?"
Ayana responded softly, "But Abir... he's going to be furious. I came out without his permission."
Adil replied, "I'm here, nothing will happen to you. Trust me."
Just then, Abir approached them, looking at the two of them with suspicion. "What's going on here? Will someone tell me what's happening?"
Adil replied, "I brought Ayana here. I'm sorry, I didn't inform you, but this was important. I have a plan in mind, and that's why I brought her here. We can discuss the rest later—let's just enjoy the party for now!"
Ayana's eyes suddenly fell on Avi, and she was shocked to see him looking back at her with a sinister smile. In fear, she tightly grabbed Abir's hand, and a single tear rolled down her cheek.
When Abir felt Ayana's hand on his, he looked at her face, then followed her gaze to Avi. Seeing Avi, Abir's face turned cold with anger.
Noticing the tension, Adil whispered, "Relax, guys. What are you two doing? Please, control yourselves!"
Hearing this, Ayana released Abir's hand. Just then, Maya, Sagar, and Madan approached, all staring at Ayana with hostility.
Maya sneered, "What's this girl doing here? You all know she's a murderer, so why isn't anyone saying anything to her?"
Madan angrily said, "Abir, this girl took our Tashvi from us, and instead of punishing her, you brought her to the party? What's going on?"
Hearing this, Ayana looked at them with tearful eyes. Meanwhile, Sagar was staring at Ayana differently, his mind clearly scheming something.
Abir responded, "I know very well what she has and hasn't done. None of you need to tell me how to handle her. I'll decide myself what to do with her. For now, enjoy the party—there are other guests here besides Ayana, so focus on them!"
Hearing this, Maya made a disgusted face and walked away, followed by Sagar.
Abir told Ayana and Adil, "I'll be back; I have some work to do," and walked away.
Ayana and Adil sat at a corner table, waiting for Abir's return. Adil told Ayana, "Avi is watching you, Ayana. He must be planning something, which is why I brought you here—to make him slip up and for us to take advantage of it."
Ayana, in a shaky voice, replied, "But I feel strange and scared." She wiped the sweat from her brow as she spoke.
Adil placed a comforting hand on hers. "Don't worry, nothing will happen here. I think you should go to the washroom and freshen up, okay?"
Ayana nodded and headed to the washroom, searching around until she finally found a room.
After a few moments, Ayana stepped out of the washroom when suddenly, someone grabbed her mouth tightly from behind and shoved her onto the bed. She quickly turned her head and her eyes widened in shock.
"You!" she gasped in a terrified voice.
Standing before her was Sagar, leering at her with a malicious grin.
Sagar stepped closer, smirking, "Yes, me."
Ayana, seething with anger, demanded, "What is this disgusting behavior?"
Ayana tried to stand up from the bed, but Sagar forcefully pushed her back down. Her hands and feet froze in terror.
Sagar approached and, in one rough movement, ripped the sleeve of her gown from her shoulder, causing Ayana to scream. "What are you doing? Please, let me go. Please, don't do this."
With a twisted smile, Sagar replied, "I can't let you go. You killed Tashvi, so I have to take my revenge. Now, you're going to satisfy my desires. I'll ruin your beauty, and no one will ever want to look at you again." With that, Sagar began assaulting her.
Ayana struggled desperately to free herself from Sagar, her tears streaming down her face as she pleaded for him to let her go. Sagar held her firmly, his eyes filled with lust, unaffected by her efforts.
Just as Sagar had torn parts of Ayana's clothing, the door suddenly swung open. Startled by the sound, Sagar looked toward the door, his eyes widening in shock.
Standing in the doorway was Abir, his face and eyes blazing with anger, staring straight at him.
Seeing Abir, Sagar panicked and immediately backed away from Ayana.
Ayana, too, saw Abir and, without a second thought, ran to him, pressing herself against his chest and sobbing loudly.
Hearing Ayana's sobs, Abir clenched his fists tightly, his whole being seething with rage.