Published on:- 11/2/25 [Tuesday]
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Happy Promise Day

"You don’t escape me, princess.
Not in this life.
Not in the next.
You were mine the moment
you breathed your first,
and I’ll carve my name
into your soul until
you remember it."

NILAY

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'Police?'....

Sunaina’s expression shifted into something dangerously unreadable as her eyes darkened, yet a sinister smile played on her lips, exuding an aura of dominance that freezes everyone in place.

A chill ran down their spines, warning them that something ominous was about to unfold.

Then, the doors swing open, and a figure in a crisp police uniform strode into the grand party hall.

The authority he exuded was undeniable, and behind him followed a team of officers, their presence was adding weight to the already suffocating tension.

Nilay’s eyes widened in shock as he recognized the man leading them. His heart pounds in his chest as a single name slipped from his lips in disbelief-  "Brother Shiv?".

Shiv’s gaze shifted to Nilay as his expression was composed yet firm. He gave no immediate response as his focus was moving between Nilay and Sunaina.

Shiv didn’t look hostile, nor did he seem surprised- just resolute, as if he had anticipated this moment.

Sunaina looked at the police officer ShivShakti Singh Rathore as she remained still and her expression was calm and unreadable.

Her dark eyes, however, held an intensity that sent shivers through those who dared to meet them.

Nilay took a hesitant step forward and confusion was flickering in his eyes.

"Brother! What are you doing here?" Nilay asked in a steady but uncertain voice.

Shiv didn’t answer right away. Instead, he turned to Sunaina.

"Mrs. Khanna", he addressed her formally and his tone was neither friendly nor aggressive. It was just professional.

Sunaina met Shiv's gaze without hesitation. There was no hostility in her expression, no amusement, no mockery, just calm neutrality.

"Officer Rathore", she acknowledged and her voice was even and measured.

A brief pause followed before Shiv spoke again, "We received a report. An anonymous tip regarding suspicious activity at this location".

Nilay frowned as he said, "Brother, that can’t be right. This is a private event".

Shiv’s gaze flickered to him briefly before returning to Sunaina.

"We have a duty to investigate" With a subtle gesture, Shiv signaled to his team, who began moving toward different areas of the hall.

Sunaina didn’t react, didn’t protest. She simply observed, her gaze was unwavering, as if already knowing how this would play out.

Team members of Scorpion Satan stood calmly as they were waiting for Sunaina's command.

Neil, Aashmaan, Chase and Nishma stared at the search process silently and glanced from time to time at Sunaina as there was a slight fear and nervousness in their hearts but Sunaina remained composed.

Whatever was about to happen, she was ready.

Nilay held Sunaina's hand tightly as the team of police officers searched every corner of the hall and checking carefully. The members of Scorpion Satan stood still, watching in silence.

Sunaina smiled softly as she remained calm and was standing in the same place, showing no sign of worry.

Nilay moved close to Shiv as his face was tense.

"Brother, you won’t find anything", he said firmly but there was a hint of unease.

Shiv didn’t reply. He waited as his team finished searching. The room was quiet, and time seemed to slow down.

One by one, the officers returned.

"Nothing suspicious, Officer Rathore".

"No illegal activity, Sir".

"Everything is clear".

Shiv listened without showing any emotion. His face was unreadable, as if he had expected this result. He glanced at Sunaina, who met his gaze without hesitation.

Finally, after a moment of silence, Shiv spoke, "The search is over". His tone was firm but neutral.

The officers stepped back, and the tension in the room started to fade. But something in the air still felt heavy. Even though nothing was found, this was not the end.

Sunaina finally spoke in a calm voice. "Who reported?", she asked as her dark eyes were fixed on Shiv.

The room fell silent again. Everyone waited for his response.

Shiv met her gaze, his expression unreadable. "It was an anonymous tip", he said simply.

Sunaina didn’t react immediately. She just looked at him for a moment, as if studying him. Then, with the same calmness, she nodded. "I see".

Nilay frowned.

"Brother, someone must have done this on purpose. They wanted to ruin the party", Nilay said in a tense tone.

Shiv remained silent for a few seconds before replying, "Maybe", His tone was neutral, but his eyes held something unreadable.

Sunaina glanced at the officers, then back at Shiv. "Your team has searched. There’s nothing here. Are you satisfied?".

Shiv held her gaze before nodding. "Yes. We are done here".

With that, he signaled to his team, and they prepared to leave. But even as they turned to go, the feeling in the air was clear- this wasn’t just a simple misunderstanding.

Someone had planned this. And Sunaina intended to find out who.

Just as Shiv and his team were about to leave, a deep, commanding voice echoed through the hall.

"Who gave you permission to enter private land and conduct an investigation?".

The weight of the voice made everyone freeze. Shiv stopped in his tracks. The officers glanced at each other.

Slowly, Shiv turned toward the source of the voice. Everyone followed Shiv's gaze and their eyes widened slightly as a tall figure stepped forward.

His presence alone demanded attention and was radiating power and authority.

The tension in the room, which had just begun to ease, thickened once more.

Sunaina remained still and her expression was unreadable, while Nilay and his family stood there confused.

Shiv turned fully to face the man, his expression unreadable. His sharp eyes assessed him before he asked in a firm tone, "And who are you?"

The man took a step forward, his presence alone commanding attention. His voice was deep and unwavering as he answered, "Avyaan… Avyaan Khadka. The owner of the 'EMPIRE Global Group'".

A wave of silence swept through the hall. The guests exchanged glances, some with shock, others with curiosity. The weight of his name alone was enough to make people hesitate.

Shiv’s gaze didn’t waver. He had heard the name before Avyaan Khadka, a powerful and influential figure, cold ruthless business tycoon, a man not easily crossed.

Sunaina remained silent, watching the exchange with calm eyes. Nilay, standing beside her, clenched his fists slightly, sensing the tension building between the two men.

Shiv straightened his posture. "Mr. Khadka, we were acting on an anonymous tip", His voice remained steady and professional.

Avyaan’s lips curled into a faint but it was an unreadable smile.

"An anonymous tip?", Avyaan let out a quiet breath, as if amused.

"And that gave you the right to enter my land without my permission?", Avyaan said and Shiv didn’t respond immediately.

The room felt heavier with each passing second. Neil looked at Avyaan as he knew Avyaan- The very young tyrant business tycoon who was fighting with K&K Corporation for a piece of land in the Y city.

Sunaina took a deep breath while staring at Avyaan, Shiv with his police team and Nilay.

"Brother! Calm down. He is my brother-in-law and he is just fulfilling his duty. So chill", Sunaina said loudly and her words sent a shockwave and caused another uproar.

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