In police station

Neil enters police station and DD comes to him.

DD - Sir, Dayavanti's bodyguard is locked in jail.

Neil nods and goes towards his cell.

Neil - ( to the constables present around his cell) you all go from here. I don't want anyone else here other than DD and make sure that no outsider come between my investigation.

He opens the lock of his cell and came  inside. Neil's face was depicting the most dangerous form of anger and frustration. When he saw bodyguard's face his eyes became bloodshot red as his face made him remember Avni's condition, the way they both behaved with her and tortured her and she punished herself and is lying on the hospital bed all broken and unconscious.

Bodyguard - Why the hell you guys arrested me ? What I did ? ( He yells at them ).

Neil loses his control and throws a chair in his direction  but he dodges it.

Now bodyguard was scared after watching his intense anger while Neil was shooting daggers at him.

Neil - You want to know what you did ?

He was coming towards him while he was taking steps back in fear.

Bodyguard- What I did ? ( scared )

Neil - You played with my life.

Bodyguard - What ?

Neil - DD show him the video.

DD shows him the video and now his fear increased.

Neil- Now also you want some proof. ( gritted his teeth in anger )

Bodyguard - Sir, Dayavanti mam asked me to do so. ( shivering )

Neil - And you followed her order and you both tortured my girl. ( anger ).

Bodyguard - Sir ....

Before he can say anything, Neil punched his face harshly, the bodyguard fell on the floor. Neil make him stand and start beating him mercilessly. Bodyguard was pleading him to stop but all his words were falling in deaf ears.

Neil - How dare you bastard ? How dare you to  touch my Avni ? ( while beating him.)

Bodyguard - Sir, I didn't rape her . ( wincing in pain ).

After hearing these words Neil's anger crossed all the limits.

Neil banged his ( bodyguard )  head against the wall and his head was bleeding badly.

Neil - That's why you are still  alive  but that doesn't mean your punishment is over. ( Neil says sternly )

Neil - DD give him proper treatment cos after few days he will get his 2nd dose.

Neil left him and went out. He called Prakash.

Neil - ( on call ) How is Avni dad ?

Prakash - She have gained consciousness. I am going to meet her. You also come to hospital.

Neil - No dad, I won't come.

Prakash - Why Neil ? I know you are angry with her but that doesn't mean... ( Neil cuts him off ).

Neil - I will meet her dad but not now. Right now I am out of control, my brain have messed up so if I will meet her right now, then maybe my words will hurt her so I need some time for composing myself.

Prakash -  Take your own time Neil.

Neil - Keep me updated about her condition dad.

Prakash - Okay. Take care.

Neil - You too dad.

Call ends.

Neil goes to Khanna mansion and sits in the balcony while remembering everything that happened today. He wanted some time for himself so that he can think about his next move.

In hospital  ( inside Avni's ward )

Prakash was sitting on the stool near Avni's bed while Avni was watching his sad face with disappointed look on her face.

She was pale and weak, her forehead was covered  with bandage as it got hurt when she fell down from stairs. The bruises  on her other body parts were also treated, her face have lost its shine due to blood loss and stress factors.

Prakash was sitting there since 20 minutes still no one have dared to start the conversation. Finally after composing himself, Prakash looked at Avni who was already watching him with teary eyes.

Prakash - Why Avni ? ( teary eyes ) Why you did this ?

Avni - I am sorry dad. ( crying ).

Prakash - You are referring me as your dad still you didn't tell me anything and took this harsh step. Do you even realise how we both felt after listening doctor's words.

Avni - I am sorry. ( crying bitterly ).

Prakash - If you didn't want to share your problem with me then you would have shared your problem with Neil. You love him naa ? Is your love this much weak that you tried to snatch yourself from him. Love is a battle Avni where you have protect each other for dominating the entire world with your love but you tried to run away from the battle. You don't even have an idea what Neil is going through.

Avni - Dad, how you know about this ? ( shocked ).

Prakash- I can understand my daughter's feeling like I understand my son's hidden emotions.

Avni - Where is Neil ? ( broken voice ).

Prakash - Trying to find some peace after the most dreadful day of his life. He is not here as he want to compose himself before facing you. He is hurt Avni.

Avni felt pain in her heart. This pain was 1000 times more dangerous than the pain that sharp blade have given to her body.

Neil was hurt cos of her act. Just a mere thought of his condition dragged herself in emotional mess that her mind is undergoing.

Avni - I am sorry Neil .. ( She said in choked voice and was crying bitterly. )

Prakash hugged her and caressed her hairs for calming her.

Prakash - It's okay Avni we will cross this difficulty as well.

Avni - Please call Neil and tell him that I am ashamed of myself for what I did, I made an impulsive decision but I can't bare his sadness. I will bare his scoldings, even his harsh behaviour but I won't be able to tackle his ignorance. Please. ( She burst into tears.)

Prakash - Don't worry Avni, Neil won't be upset for long time. Okay.

He cupped her face while she nodded innocently. Prakash placed a soft kiss on her forehead and made her sleep.

After coming out of her room, he called Neil.

Neil - ( on call ) Yes dad. ( his voice was choked as if he cried for long time.)

Prakash - You okay Neil ?

Neil - Yeah. How is Avni? You met her. Right.

Prakash told him everything and Neil felt bad for her.

Prakash- When will you come here ?

Neil - I am coming.

Call ends.

Neil went to hospital and goes towards Avni's room. He saw Avni sleeping through a glass window and her condition stabbed his heart brutally. He closed his eyes and tears escaped from his eyes.

Prakash kept his hand on his shoulder. Neil looks at him.

Prakash - She loves you.

Neil - I know dad.

Prakash - You got to know something about her odd behaviour.

Neil told him about everything. Prakash was shocked.

Prakash - That's why I told you Neil that we should file a case against those devils.

Neil - Avni will file a case against them dad. Avni will face them and we will support her.

Prakash - Will Avni be able to do it ?

Neil - She will and she has too. I want to make her brave. I want to convert her into a fire that everyone fears to play. Maybe Avni will get scared while facing her demons but Neil's Avni will face it bravely. It's a promise to myself . ( determined ).

Prakash smiles.

In morning

Avni got ready with the help of nurse as now she can go home. Neil completed her discharge formalities and Prakash came to him.

Prakash - Come Neil, we should go to Avni's room.

Neil - Not we dad, only you. You get her, I will be waiting for you both in the car.

Prakash nods and left for getting Avni. When Avni came outside and saw Neil , a small smile appeared on her face but as soon as she saw his sad eyes, her smile was replaced by sadness and tears were freely flowing from her eyes. Neil turned his face  in other direction as he can't see tears in her eyes. Prakash wiped her tears and made her sit in the backseat and sat along with her. Neil started driving and they reached  home after sometime.

Neil and Prakash took her inside and made her sit comfortably in her room. Neil ignored Avni all this while and went away without even sparing a glance over her. Avni was heart broken with his behaviour so Prakash assured her.

Prakash - give him sometime. He will be fine.

Avni nods. Prakash left.

In hall

Prakash saw Neil sitting there.

Prakash - Neil why are you ignoring her ?

Neil - I want to make her realise her mistake dad so this was the first step.

Prakash - If you want, you can scold her but please don't ignore her.

Neil - If by scolding everything become fine then there would no place of kindness in this world. I will make her realise her mistake by doing something that will touch the deep chord of her heart and will force her to think about her act through my vision.

Prakash - What are you upto ?

Neil - In evening you have business party  right ?

Prakash - Yeah !! But I am not going there.

Neil - You have to go there dad, only then I would be able to execute my plan. You are a father you wouldn't be able to watch her breakdown. Her bottled up emotions needs to be come out.

Prakash - Okay Neil. I am ready. If Avni will become perfectly fine after doing this then I will support you.

Neil - Thanks dad.

Neil receives a call from DD.

Neil - Yes DD, everything is ready ?

DD - Yes sir.

Neil - Okay then.

Call ends

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