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CHAPTER 21

𝙒𝘼𝙍𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 - 𝙑𝙄𝙊𝙇𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙎𝘾𝙀𝙉𝙀

As the leader emerged on his horse, the flickering torches held by his men illuminated the darkness, casting eerie shadows across the rugged terrain.

Prithvi sat inside the car, his knuckles turning white as he tightened his grip on the steering wheel. His eyes were fixed on the approaching figure, his jaw set with determination.

Tara sat beside him, her heart pounding with a mixture of fear and anticipation.

She gripped his arm tightly, seeking reassurance in his presence as they awaited the looming confrontation. The glow of the torches danced across her face, casting flickering shadows that mirrored the turmoil within her.

As the leader of the dacoits halted his horse just a few feet away, his gaze cold and calculating, Prithvi's grip on the steering wheel tightened, his knuckles turning white with tension.

Tara clutched his arm tightly, her heart racing with fear as she watched the scene unfold before her.

"Aarey, Thakur Sahab aaye hai! Saath mein unki biwi bhi hai!!" the leader exclaimed with a wicked grin and lust filled eyes towards Tara.

( Thakur Sahab have arrived! And he brought his wife along too)

Prithvi's jaw clenched in defiance as he faced the dacoit leader.

"We don't want any trouble," he replied firmly, his voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through his veins.But the dacoit leader's smile only widened as he dismounted from his horse, his eyes glinting with malice.

"Trouble? Oh, I'm afraid you've stumbled into the heart of it," he taunted, his voice laced with menace.

Prithvi's senses were on high alert as he prepared to defend himself and Tara against the impending threat.

With a surge of movement, the dacoit leader signaled his men to advance, surrounding Prithvi and Tara with calculated precision.

As Prithvi gritted his teeth, his knuckles whitening on the steering wheel, he felt a surge of determination coursing through him.

Without hesitation, he slammed his foot on the accelerator, the engine roaring to life as the car surged forward with newfound speed.

The dacoits, caught off guard by the sudden burst of movement, scrambled to react. With shouts of alarm, they scattered to avoid the oncoming vehicle, but Prithvi's driving was relentless.

With a deafening crash, the car plowed through the ranks of the dacoits, sending them flying in all directions.

The impact was jarring, the sound of bodies colliding with metal echoing through the night air.Tara held on tightly, her heart pounding in her chest as the car careened through the chaos.

Leaving a storm of dust behind, Prithvi accelerated the car, the engine roaring as they plunged deeper into the jungle.

The dacoits, undeterred, followed on their horses, firing bullets in a relentless pursuit.

Inside the dense jungle, the echoes of gunfire reverberated through the trees, creating an atmosphere of chaos and danger.

Prithvi expertly navigated the winding paths, his eyes focused ahead as he searched for a way to shake off their pursuers.

Tara held on tightly, her heart pounding in her chest with each jolt and turn of the car. The dense foliage whipped past them, obscuring their path and adding to the sense of urgency.

But Prithvi remained calm and determined, his driving skillfully weaving through the tangled undergrowth.

With each twist and turn, they put more distance between themselves and the dacoits, their hope of escape growing with each passing moment.

Yet, the relentless pursuit continued, the sound of hoofbeats and gunfire growing closer with each passing second. With the jungle closing in around them, Prithvi knew they had to find a way out before it was too late.

As the pursuit intensified, Prithvi's mind raced, searching for any sign of a way out of the dense jungle. With Tara clinging to him, he steered the car through the twisting paths, the foliage closing in around them like a suffocating blanket.

Suddenly, a narrow trail appeared to their right, barely visible through the dense underbrush. Without hesitation, Prithvi veered off the main path and onto the narrow trail, the branches scraping against the sides of the car as they forged ahead.

The dacoits, hot on their trail, followed suit, their horses galloping through the foliage with reckless abandon. Bullets whizzed past the car, narrowly missing their target as Prithvi navigated the treacherous terrain with skill and precision.

As Prithvi and Tara crouched inside the car behind the bushes, they watched in terror as the dacoits stopped, their leader barking orders to spread out and find them.

Tara's breath came in ragged gasps as she gripped Prithvi's arm, her eyes wide with fear.

"We are going to die!!" she whispered, her voice trembling with panic.

"I will not let anything happen to you, trust me," Prithvi assured her, his voice steady despite the urgency of the situation.

"Now, you need to help me," Prithvi said, his tone firm as he looked at Tara.

Tara nodded, her eyes wide with fear as Prithvi retrieved a rifle and a knife from under the seat.

"Keep this with you," Prithvi instructed, handing the knife to Tara. "And don't come out of the car until I come back for you."

Tara nodded again, her hands shaking as she accepted the knife, her gaze fixed on Prithvi as he disappeared into the darkness of the jungle. She gripped the weapon tightly, her heart pounding with fear as she waited for his return.

As Tara sat trembling inside the car, tears streaming down her cheeks, the sound of shooting bullets echoed through the dense jungle.

It was a cacophony of chaos, the gunfire reverberating off the trees and filling the air with a sense of dread.

Everything was happening so fast, and Tara felt like she was trapped in a nightmare from which she couldn't wake up.

This was the first time she had witnessed such violence, and the sheer brutality of it shook her to her core.

With each passing moment, her fear intensified, her heart pounding in her chest as she waited anxiously for Prithvi to return.

She clutched the knife tightly in her hand, her knuckles turning white with the force of her grip, but she felt utterly powerless against the chaos unfolding outside.

All she could do was sit and wait, her breaths coming in ragged gasps as the sounds of gunfire grew louder and more frenzied, she watched in horror as one of the armed men approached.

Her heart pounded fiercely in her chest, fear gripping her like a vice as she braced herself for the worst.

But just as the man drew closer, a shot rang out, shattering the window beside Tara into a thousand pieces. Startled, she whipped her head around to see Prithvi his rifle raised and smoke curling from the barrel.

Tears welled up in Tara's eyes as she watched the lifeless body of the armed man crumple to the ground, a pool of blood spreading beneath him.

Prithvi's senses were consumed by the chaos of the firefight as he fought off the dacoits with relentless determination.

His movements were swift and precise, every action calculated to disarm and incapacitate his adversaries.

Bullets whizzed past him, kicking up clouds of dirt and debris as he darted from cover to cover, his rifle poised and ready.

The adrenaline coursing through his veins fueled his resolve, driving him forward with unwavering purpose.

With each enemy he encountered, Prithvi unleashed a barrage of bullets, his aim deadly accurate as he picked off his targets one by one.

Prithvi continued to fight off the dacoits, Tara's fear only intensified. She felt utterly powerless, trapped inside the car as chaos unfolded around her.

Her heart pounded fiercely in her chest as she listened to the sounds of gunfire and shouting outside. She knew that Prithvi was risking his life to protect her.

As the firefight raged on, Prithvi's rifle finally ran out of bullets, forcing him to engage the dacoits in hand-to-hand combat. His movements were swift and precise.

But even as Prithvi fought valiantly, Tara couldn't shake the feeling of impending danger. She watched in horror as the dacoit leader and his men closed in on Prithvi, their weapons gleaming in the moonlight.

With a sinking feeling in her stomach, Tara realized that Prithvi was outnumbered and outmatched.

She knew that she had to do something to help him, but she felt paralyzed by fear, unsure of what to do.

Here Prithvi only thought to emerge victorious and ensure the safety of Tara at any cost.

For her, he would brave any peril, confront any adversary, and fight until his last breath if need be.

As Prithvi engaged in the intense firefight, a sense of unease washed over him. Amidst the chaos of battle, he noticed a sudden shift in the behavior of the dacoits. They were no longer fighting with the same ferocity as before. Instead, some of them seemed to be retreating into the dense jungle, their movements hurried and frantic.

Prithvi's instincts screamed at him to stay vigilant. He knew that this sudden change in tactics could mean trouble, but he couldn't let his guard down. With adrenaline coursing through his veins, he fought his way through the remaining dacoits, his movements swift and precise.

As he made his way towards the car where he had left Tara, he encountered one of the dacoits trying to sneak up on him from behind.

Prithvi swiftly dislocated the man's neck, incapacitating him before he could pose any further threat.

With the path now clear, Prithvi raced towards the car, his heart pounding with urgency as he prayed that Tara was safe inside.

As Prithvi reached the car, his heart sank at the sight of the empty vehicle. Panic surged through him, his mind racing with fear and uncertainty.

"Tara!" he called out, his voice echoing through the silent jungle. But there was no response, only the rustle of leaves and the distant sounds of retreating footsteps.

Frantically, Prithvi searched the surrounding area, his eyes scanning the underbrush for any sign of Tara.

" TARA!! "

But she was nowhere to be found. Desperation clawed at his chest as he realized that she had been taken by the dacoit's leader.

Gripped by a sense of dread, Prithvi's thoughts raced as he tried to formulate a plan.

He couldn't let them take Tara, not without a fight. With determination burning in his eyes, he set off into the jungle, determined to track down the dacoits and rescue Tara at any cost.

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As Tara lay bound on the forest floor, surrounded by the flickering light of the fire and the ominous shadows of the trees, her heart raced with fear and dread.

Her hands, feet, and mouth were tightly bound, rendering her helpless against her captors.

She watched in horror as the men busied themselves with setting up camp, their actions cold and calculated as they went about their tasks.

Some gathered wood for the fire, while others began to erect tents, their movements swift and efficient.

But amidst the chaos of their preparations, one man stood out from the rest. He approached the leader with a bottle of wine, bowing subserviently as he offered it up.

The leader, a sinister figure with a cruel glint in his eyes, accepted the bottle with a predatory smile, his gaze lingering on Tara with unsettling intensity.

Tara's heart pounded in her chest as she met the leader's gaze, a shiver running down her spine at the sight of the lustful hunger in his eyes.

She knew that she was in grave danger, trapped in the clutches of a man who saw her as nothing more than a pawn in his twisted game.

As the leader sipped the wine, his eyes never leaving Tara's, she felt a wave of revulsion wash over her.

She knew that she had to find a way to escape, to break free from her bonds and flee into the safety of the forest. But with the dacoits surrounding her on all sides, she knew that her chances of survival were slim.

Yet, even in the face of such overwhelming odds, Tara refused to give up hope.

With every fiber of her being, she clung to the belief that Prithvi would come for her no matter what horrors awaited her in the darkness of the night.

"Base bolna padega yeh thakur ki biwi badi mast cheez hai," said the leader, his voice dripping with malice and lechery.

( We have to admit, this Thakur's wife is something in her)

Tara struggled against her bindings, her heart pounding with desperation as she tried to free herself from the cruel grip of her captors.

"Dekh kaise Machli ki tarah tadap rahi hai..." the leader taunted, his words sending a chill down Tara's spine as she realized the full extent of her peril.

(Look at how she's writhing like a fish)

"Ek baar toh iska maja lena hi padega... Zara main bhi toh chakhu es mulaayam pari ko," said the leader with a twisted grin, his eyes gleaming with predatory desire as he staggered towards Tara, fueled by his intoxication.

( At least once, I must enjoy her... Let me also taste this delicate fairy.)

Tears streamed down Tara's face as she lay helpless on the forest floor, her heart pounding with fear and revulsion at the thought of what the dacoit leader intended to do to her.

As the leader approached and crouched down before her, his alcoholic breath a disgusting assault on her senses, Tara recoiled, desperately trying to back away from him.

" Sarkar, the tent is ready " said one of his man.

The leader smirked and took hold of Tara's bound arms, she struggled to break free, her efforts futile against the tight restraints.

" Aaj yeh naram maans mera hai," he declared triumphantly, his grip tightening on Tara's arms as he began to drag her towards the tent.

( Today, this soft flesh is mine.)

Tara's heart raced with fear and desperation, her mind racing as she fought against the overwhelming sense of helplessness.

Tears and sweat mingled on her face and neck, her struggles intensifying as she tried in vain to scream for help, her voice muffled by the gag in her mouth.

The leader callously threw Tara onto the makeshift bed, a thin mattress laid out on the forest floor. Tara's body jolted upon impact, the rough surface adding to her discomfort as she struggled to sit up, her heart pounding with fear. Desperation flooded her senses as she attempted to back away from the menacing figure looming over her.

" Aarey kaha jaa rahi hai Bulbul," the leader taunted, his voice laced with cruel amusement as he grabbed hold of her bound legs and forcefully dragged her back onto the mattress, thwarting her feeble attempt to escape.

( Where do you think you're going, Bulbul)

His grip was firm as he pinned her down, his eyes glinting with malicious intent. Tara's struggles only seemed to amuse him, and he chuckled darkly as he leaned in closer, his breath hot against her skin.

As the leader loomed over Tara, a sense of dread enveloped her. She knew she was at his mercy, and the fear of what he might do next paralyzed her.

But just as he reached out to tear her pallu, a sudden commotion from outside the tent caught his attention.Startled, the leader paused, his gaze flickering towards the source of the disturbance.

Without a second thought, he released Tara and hurried outside to investigate, leaving her trembling on the mattress.

Peering through the flaps of the tent, the leader's eyes widened in shock at the scene before him.

Prithvi, bathed in blood, fought with a ferocity that sent shivers down the dacoit leader's spine. With each stab of his knife, Prithvi dispatched his foes with brutal efficiency, his movements a blur of deadly precision.

Fear gripped the leader's heart as he watched Prithvi's relentless assault. In a desperate bid to regain control of the situation, he raised his rifle and took aim at Prithvi, his finger tightening on the trigger.

With lightning speed, Prithvi sensed the impending danger and dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the bullet aimed at him. But even as he evaded the shot, the bullet grazed his arm, sending a searing pain shooting through his body.

As the bullets peirced between his arm, Prithvi gritted his teeth against the pain, his determination unwavering. With a steely resolve, he closed the distance between himself and the dacoit leader, his eyes blazing with fury.

Seeing Prithvi approaching, the leader swung his rifle with all his might, aiming to strike Prithvi down and regain control of the situation. But Prithvi was quicker, ducking and weaving to avoid the blow as he closed in on his adversary.

With a swift kick to the chest, Prithvi sent the dacoit leader crashing to the ground, the force of the blow knocking the wind out of him. As the leader stumbled backwards and fell into the tent, Prithvi wasted no time in following him inside.

What he saw there filled him with a seething rage. Tara lay bound and helpless on the makeshift bed, her eyes wide with fear and desperation.

The sight of her in such a vulnerable state ignited a firestorm of anger within Prithvi, his fists clenched at his sides as he fought to control the overwhelming urge to lash out at those who had dared to harm her.

As Prithvi stepped forward, his eyes fixed on Tara, a sense of determination burning fiercely within him. Every muscle in his body tensed, ready to spring into action at a moment's notice.

But before he could fully process the danger approaching from behind, the sound of footsteps shattered the stillness of the forest, signaling the dacoit leader's aggressive advance.

With lightning reflexes, Prithvi pivoted on his heel, his movements fluid and precise as he narrowly evaded the leader's vicious swipe of the rifle.

Reacting instinctively, he unleashed a powerful counterattack, the force of his punch connecting with the leader's jaw with a resounding impact, causing him to stagger backwards in surprise.

Yet, despite the intensity of Prithvi's blow, the dacoit leader refused to back down.

His eyes ablaze with fury, he launched himself at Prithvi once again, driven by a relentless determination to overpower his adversary.

But Prithvi was equally steadfast, meeting each attack head-on with unwavering resolve, his every movement fueled by the fierce need to protect Tara at all costs.

Amidst the chaos of the fight, Prithvi's senses were razor-sharp, his focus unwavering as he engaged in a deadly dance of combat with his adversary.

Each strike and parry was executed with precision and power, as he sought to outmaneuver the dacoit leader and bring an end to his reign of terror once and for all.

With Tara's life hanging in the balance, Prithvi knew that failure was not an option.

Every fiber of his being was dedicated to ensuring her safety, driving him forward with an unyielding determination to emerge victorious.

Even as he was knocked to the ground by a powerful kick from the leader, Prithvi's hand instinctively sought out the rifle lying nearby.

With a steely resolve, he raised the weapon, his aim unwavering as he targeted the leader's head with deadly precision.

The crack of the gunshot echoed through the forest, the bullet finding its mark between the leader's eyes, sending him crashing to the ground in a lifeless heap. But Prithvi's thirst for justice was far from quenched.

Standing over the fallen leader, he seized the rifle's barrel and thrust it into the lifeless mouth, unleashing a barrage of bullets until the chamber was empty, his actions a testament to the depth of his resolve and the lengths he would go to protect those he cared about.

As the echoes of gunfire faded into the night, Tara watched the scene unfold before her, her heart pounding in her chest as she struggled to comprehend the brutality of the moment.

Overwhelmed by the intensity of the situation, she felt her consciousness slipping away, the weight of the ordeal proving too much to bear.

As Prithvi emerged victorious from the brutal encounter with the dacoit leader, his focus shifted immediately to Tara.

With tender care, he approached her unconscious form lying on the thin mattress, his heart heavy with concern for her well-being.

Gently lifting her into his arms, Prithvi cradled Tara close to his chest, her limp body a stark reminder of the danger they had both faced.

Despite the weight of exhaustion bearing down on him, he refused to falter, his determination to keep Tara safe unwavering.

With measured steps, Prithvi carried Tara away from the scene of carnage, his senses alert to any sign of lingering danger.

Each footfall echoed through the stillness of the forest, a rhythmic cadence that seemed to soothe the turmoil raging within him.

As they ventured deeper into the darkness of the night, Prithvi's thoughts turned to their uncertain future.

The events of the evening had left an indelible mark on both of them, their lives forever altered by the violence they had endured.

But amidst the chaos and uncertainty, one thing remained constant: Prithvi's unwavering resolve to protect Tara at all costs.

With her cradled in his arms, he vowed to do whatever it took to ensure her safety, no matter what challenges lay ahead.

As they disappeared into the depths of the forest, Prithvi's grip on Tara tightened, his silent promise echoing in the stillness of the night.

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𝙏𝙊 𝘽𝙀 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙐𝙀𝘿...

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