Warning: mentions of self harm, drug dealing, bomb explosion and abuse in this chapter. Read at your own risk!!

10:30am

Priya pressed the razor firmly against her wrist and moved it harshly. She was feeling absolutely horrified and worried about everything. She woke up feeling traumatised by all the torture taking place in her life, not knowing when it would end. Tears were streaming down her rosy cheeks and a whimper left her mouth.

She didn't sleep well last night. She had a few nightmares of all the attacks and the explosion. She kept hearing and seeing the explosion in her sleep. Prem and Preeti comforted her to sleep, but still she was so weak and tired.

You're weak and pathetic - her mind told her.

The evil thoughts on her mind made her aggressively cut her wrist more. Once the pain started, she took it out. She saw blood oozing and immediately pressed the tissue to wipe it off. She winced at the stinging feeling, but once it was wiped off, she flushed the tissue away and rolled her sleeve down. She washed the razor under the cold tap and put it back in the cabinet.

She wiped her tears and took a deep breath before leaving the bathroom.

Priya went back to her room. The sun shone brightly and she just stared outside. Everyone had already woke up and the house was filled with joy and laughter, but it was not matching her mood. She stared outside and just became lost in her thoughts.

Suddenly, her phone started ringing. Priya raised an eyebrow at who it was that was calling her right now. She walked over to where her phone laid on the bed and saw the number that was calling her.

(+91) 5672 404 150

It was Rita. Priya's heart started thumping vigorously. She didn't know whether she should pick up. She only knew trouble was on her way. She was so used to just danger coming into her life that now she wasn't even surprised about it.

Whatever is the reason she's calling you, don't hold back and get scared. We all know you're stronger than this and Prem and the others will be there with you. Her heart said.

She swiped the green phone sign to receive the call and she put the phone near her ear.

"Where is it?" Rita's sinister and harsh voice was heard through the phone.

Do something, you weak and pathetic wimp - her daunting conscience told her.

Courage, Priya, courage. You can do this. Her heart said.

Priya had a feeling she was talking about the young picture of Vishal. But, that meant that Priya had the upper hand and she would get the truth from Rita.

"What are you talking about, Rita?" Priya sneered.

"The photo. Where is it? I know you have it." Rita replied rudely.

"And I wonder why you had it first." Priya asked in a bitter tone. She heard silence over the phone, knowing that Rita was busted. That made Priya smirk in triumph.

"Don't act smart with me. Just come to the backyard after breakfast and simply give the picture back. I'm not here to attack you." Rita said.

Priya knew she could use this opportunity to find out why Rita had the picture of Vishal. It was one step closer to perhaps ending all this.

"Theek hain." Priya said before ending the call.

She put her phone down and sighed. She hoped she would find out something. Even if it was something small, it would help her. She needed to end this torture, for her safety and her relationship with Prem.

This torture is what you deserve - her mind said.

Priya felt a small whimper leave her mouth and tears prick from her eyes. Why was she the one to face all this? Why can't she be happy with the love of her life? Prem was the only one that always put a smile on her face and make her giggle - why can't they be happy without having someone sabotaging their beautiful relationship? It wasn't fair to Prem either because he shouldn't be in a relationship where someone is facing torture? Why should he handle the stress?

Another thing popped up in Priya's mind. Bhagwanti drug dealing. Priya was beginning to think that maybe Bhagwanti was trying to kill her with a drug overdose because she had got the sleeping pills for her from a dealer.

You deserve to die because you're a burden and a scar to the beautiful earth - her mind told her.

That made Priya shiver in fear and he heart clench. She didn't know what to do. Her mind kept haunting her on all this, making her feel so negative about herself.

Priya felt a whimper leave her mouth and tears were streaming down her rosy cheeks. She started crying quietly to herself, crying at the pain and torture she was going to through.

A few minutes later, she stopped crying. Her tears were still rolling down her cheeks, but she wasn't crying. She was softly sniffing to herself and looked down at the floor.

A pair of strong arms wrapped around Priya's slim waist, pulling her back against a familiar warm chest of a tall figure. Priya startled slightly and tensed, but later relaxed in Prem's arms when he started leaving a trail of sweet and loving kisses against her neck. A sweet and cute sound left Priya's mouth as she tilted her head to give Prem more access to her neck.

Priya felt the love and warmth just by Prem's shower of affection. His strong arms and warm chest made her feel safe from the scary world and his soft kisses made her feel loved, wanted and like the most important person in Prem's life (which she was).

Prem continued kissing her neck and then moved to softly kiss and smooch her right ear. Then he whispered in a soothing tone, his lips brushing against her ear softly,

"Good morning my love."

"Good morning my handsome." She whispered sweetly, cringing at how her voice was wavering. Prem smiled and leaned down to the side of her face to kiss her cheek tenderly.

When he pressed his lips on her cheek to kiss her, he felt salty tears against his lips. He furrowed his eyebrows in confusion before moving his face away from her cheek and turned Priya's small body around to face him.

Priya looked down to avoid his eyes. He placed his index finger underneath her chin to lift her head up. She looked up into his handsome eyes and Prem saw Priya's gorgeous green has crystal tears gathered in them.

Prem instantly began worrying about why his favourite girl was crying before. He hated seeing her cry and part of helping her was to listen to what was bothering her - whether it was big or small.

Tears started falling from Priya's eyes and she felt her bottom lip trembling.

You pathetic wimp. An unnecessary burden to Prem. You don't deserve him - her mind told her.

Tell him what is bothering you. He's here to help you through this. You're both strong lovers who will get through this. Her heart said.

Prem cupped her cheeks and wiped her tears away gently with his thumbs. He leaned down to put his forehead and nose against Priya's and asked softly, voice full of worry,

"Hey Rajkumari. Kya hua?" Priya blinked and more tears rolled down her rosy cheeks. She opened her eyes to look up at Prem,

"Rajkumar, I'm just so scared and frightened of everything that's going on in my life. I woke up feeling awful, frightened, anxious." She told him in a shaky and weak voice, before a soft sob left her mouth.

"Aw Sanam, come here." Prem said, wrapping his arms around her to pull her against his body in an cosy hug. Her face was buried in his chest and her small hands were curled loosely in a fist which rested on his chest. She let out a heartfelt sob against his chest, her tears soaking his light brown short sleeved shirt.

Prem placed one hand on her back to rub it in a soothing motion, with the other hand at the back of her head, gently massaging her scalp. His nose and lips were on top of her head, where he planted soft butterfly kisses.

Prem's heart ached at her scared tone and how much pain she was enduring. Priya didn't deserve this torture. She never did anything wrong and this was too much for her mental state. Prem wished something could happen for all this torture to banish immediately. He wished he could put an end to it right now. But he knew he couldn't because Rita and Bhagwanti was smart and would do anything dangerous to get their way.

Last night, he worried so much about Priya. Priya struggled to sleep because she kept seeing and hearing the bomb explosion and the other attacks in her mind, causing her to have panic attacks and nightmares. Prem and Preeti comforted her to sleep, but Prem didn't get any sleep afterwards because he was worried about Priya's mental health. Whilst stroking her hair, cuddling her and kissing her head last night, Prem thought of what to do to help Priya as much as possible. He was determined to hold the love of his life's hand to help her through this.

"Priya, my Princess. Can you look at me please?" Prem told her softly. Priya's sobs turned into weak whimpers. She slowly looked up to meet Prem's warm orbs. He cupped her face and wiped her tears away gently with his thumbs.

He then leaned down to press a soft chaste kiss on Priya's lips then entwined their hands together.

"Priya, I know what you're going through is tough and awful and it's understandable that you're frightened. But, I'm here for you. I'm going to help you through this. Even if it means that I die, I will end this." Prem said. Priya's eyes widened when Prem said that. She replied with a whimper and shook her head frantically,

"N-No Prem! I-I don't want you to die to end this! If you die, I'll be miserable for the rest of my life. I need you with me!"

You're a burden to him. You don't deserve him - her mind told her.

Keep going. You're doing well Priya. Prem is your everything. Of course you need him. Her heart said.

Tears rolled down her rosy cheeks and she whimpered,

"You can't die just to end all this, handsome. I l-love you so much." Prem smiled at her fondly, but his heartstrings tugged at how scared she was at the thought of losing him. He loved her so much, more than anything in the world. Even he would never want to lose her.

Prem will die because of how much of a burden you've been to him and the others. You never deserved someone like him - her mind told her.

Prem would never die. He is your soulmate and soulmates stay and last forever together. You both are strong lovers and your love for each other will help you through this. Her heart said.

"Prem, you're not really thinking of dying, are you? I know I'm such a burden and I know I don't deserve you at all, but please don't leave me by dying. Prem, you don't deserve to die-" Priya frantically worried, sounding like she would have a panic attack, until Prem interrupted her by cupping her face and quietening her down. He bent down to reach her level.

"Sssh, Priya. Priya, breathe for me. Breathe for me." He said, looking into her green eyes so she focussed on him and relaxed from her panic. She took a few deep breaths, whilst holding one of his hands that rested on her cheek, until she was okay again.

Prem smiled and planted a sweet kiss on Priya's forehead. He then stood normally and Priya wrapped her arms around her lover's middle to hug him.

"Come here." Prem said and returned the hug by wrapping his arms around her. Her face was buried in his chest whilst his face was buried in her hair.

"I love you so much. Don't you dare say you're a burden, okay? Because you're not. You're my beautiful girl and you deserve me more than anyone in the world. I love you more than anything in this world." Prem said against her hair before kissing her hair.

Priya looked up with glassy tears and said,

"Y-You won't leave me, w-will you?" Prem shook his head softly and tucked some of her hair behind her ear.

"Kabhi nahi (never)." He then wiped her tears and said, "rona band karo (stop crying). Don't cry, my love." Prem comforted her and kissed her forehead.

"Prem, you think Mami Ji is going to plan to kill me with a drug overdose? After yesterday we saw her drug dealing, she might be planning my death." Priya said.

That's because you deserve to die. You're a scar to the beautiful earth - her mind told her.

No Priya. You don't deserve to die. You're not a scar to the beautiful earth either. You're a gem to the beautiful earth and why should you die if Prem loves you so much? Her heart said.

Prem knew Priya was referring to the moment last night where they all spotted Bhagwanti drug dealing, making Priya worry and feel anxious.

"No I won't let her. Because I'm going to ask her about what she was up to last night drug dealing. I'm going to do it with Rahul and Amar. I'm not letting her stay quiet and let her mess with your mental health, Shona." Prem said.

Priya smiled up at him, looking at the glimpse of determination, trust, courage and love in his eyes, making her fall in love with him even more than she already was. She leaned up to softly peck his lips, which he smiled at.

"I know I can trust you, handsome." She said sweetly. Prem caressed her cheek and said,

"Do not hesitate to tell me anything, Princess. You know I'm always going to be here."

You need to tell him about what Rita said. He deserves to know and he will give you advice on what to do. Her heart advised.

Priya knew her heart was right. She learnt that trusting Prem was the most important thing because that would help her get through alot of things. Loving Prem was something, but trusting him was another thing she also needed to do.

"Prem?" She said.

"Yes, sweetheart?" He said, giving his full attention to her, gazing down at her fondly.

"Um, Rita called me earlier." Priya said nervously. Prem tensed and anger was evident in his eyes.

"What did that bitch say to you?" He asked.

"She said to give her the picture of Vishal back. But I think I should ask her about why she had it." Priya said.

Prem sighed, not liking where this was going. He worried about Priya and did not want her alone with Rita. God knows what could happen.

Priya saw Prem's demeanour and grew anxious. She knew Prem didn't like the idea, but she at least had to talk to him about it.

Prem leaned to kiss her cute button nose softly and said,

"Princess, I'm not very fond of the idea of you doing that just yet." Priya looked up at him with innocent eyes full of curiosity. He continued,

"Because I don't know what the bitch can do to you. You're very vulnerable and you need to recover from yesterday's event and all the other things that happened."

"But, isn't it better to find out so at least we got some answers and we can find a way forward." Priya said.

Priya was right, Prem thought. The only way forward is to get answers. If she does give the picture back and finds out why she had it, they will be able to find a way forward from all this. He even had the same questions in his head last night and he also wanted answers.

But, he was just worried about what Rita might have planned. Rita could be luring Priya into another attack and that's what Prem didn't want at all. Priya was going through enough. The last thing he wanted was for her to be more frightened and at danger.

Priya saw how Prem became stressed about what she said and immediately regretted telling him. He was already stressed because of everything she was going through, he shouldn't have to deal with anymore.

You're such a burden. He shouldn't have to deal with your problems anyway - her mind told her.

You're not a burden at all to Prem. It's good to share your problems with him because that's what will make you feel better. Her heart said.

He looked down at her, into her eyes, with a gentle look.

"You're right, Princess. This has to be done." Priya smiled,

"You trust me to talk to Rita?" Prem kissed Priya's cheek and said,

"I do, but I don't trust her."

"What do you mean?" She asked.

"I'm fine with you asking. But, knowing her, she'll have something bad up her sleeve." Prem said whilst cupping her rosy cheeks. He then rested his forehead and nose against hers and said, "And I don't want her hurting my beautiful Princess."

Priya smiled bashfully and rubbed her nose against her lover's in an eskimo kiss.

"Then who will come with me to ask? Will you?" Priya asked, looking up at him with her cute green eyes.

Prem sighed and thought. He wanted to go with Priya to ask because he wanted to be by Priya's side. But he also wanted to know why Bhagwanti was drug dealing.

"I'll get a few of the girls and Rohan and maybe even Sameer to go with you." Prem smiled at her. Priya pouted sweetly and cutely,

"I want you to come with me." Prem smiled at her fondly and sweetly kissed her pout away.

"I need to find out about Mami Ji drug dealing. She can't deny anything in front of me. And then you and the others find out about the picture. Then, we can update each other about everything. Sounds good?" Prem said, leaning his forehead and nose against Priya's.

"Theek hain." Priya said.

You're being such a burden to everyone by dragging them into your problems. You really are bringing tension to the family and stress in Prem's life. You aren't worthy of Prem's love - her mind told her.

Priya, ignore what your mind says. None of this is your fault. They're all helping you with your problems so you can be happy. Prem is helping you because he loves you so much and wants you to be happy. Her heart said.

"Now come downstairs and eat breakfast." Prem said, entwining their fingers together.

I'm not even hungry. Priya thought. The thought of eating made her want to throw up. She didn't know why, but lately she hadn't been eating properly. She had been throwing up everything she ate.

Priya shook her head cutely and said in a small and nervous voice,

"I'm not hungry."

"Priya." Prem sighed and cupped her cheeks and looked at her. "You need to eat something or otherwise you'll become weak."

See, even Prem knows you're weak - her mind told her.

No, Priya, your physical and mental health comes first. He's just taking care of you. Her heart said.

Priya shook her head and said,

"I'm just going to throw it up afterwards." Then she buried her face in his warm chest. Prem kissed her head and lifted her face away from his chest to look at her.

"No you won't. Because I made you a special breakfast." Prem said. Priya's eyes brightened slightly when she heard Prem say that. A smile formed on both their lips and she asked,

"You did?" He nodded.

"What did you make, handsome?" Priya asked.

"Your favourite. Waffles with strawberries and cream." Prem said with a smile.

What did Priya even do to deserve a boyfriend like Prem? She didn't know. She only knew that she loved him so much. He didn't need to make her favourite breakfast, but he did. And she didn't even know why.

Priya smiled happily and softly. She wrapped her arms around her lover's neck and leaned up on her tip toes so she could press numerous soft kisses on Prem's handsome face.

Prem smiled at her adorable shower of affection, placing his hands on her slim waist to keep her steady from falling on her tip toes. Priya stopped and stepped back down from her tip toes.

"You're the best, jaan. You know that right?" She asked, caressing his cheek. Prem turned his head slightly to the side to softly kiss Priya's hand. He then grabbed that hand and entwined their fingers together.

"I know I am. But what makes me the best? The fact that I've fallen in love with the best girl in the world. Now she will have the best breakfast ever." He said, placing a soft kiss on the back of her hand. She smiled and linked her arms around Prem's arm, resting her head against his bicep.

Prem smiled at her and led her out of the room, where she would have breakfast. 

11:00am

"Come on, Priya. Are you really sure you want to do this?" Anjali asked.

Priya, Preeti, Anjali, Simran, Rohan and Simran were outside in the backyard, waiting for Rita. When Prem told them about what Rita said, they were surprised and angry about what she said. Prem told Preeti, Anjali, Simran, Rohan and Sameer to go with her. He strictly warned them all that if something happened to Priya, he would be angry.

Prem, Rahul and Amar planned to ask Bhagwanti about the drug dealing. Prem needed answers but he wasn't going to do it alone.

"Anjali, I have to. It's the only way to get answers and perhaps put an end to all this." Priya said.

"And think about yourself, baby sister. You don't know what she's capable of." Preeti said, cupping her younger sister's face.

"That's why she has us, Preeti Didi. We will bash her if she hurts Priya." Simran said, hugging Priya which made Priya snuggle against her.

"But we need to be careful, no matter what. Priya must not get hurt at all. She's been through a lot." Sameer said.

You're a burden to everyone, depending on them for your problems - her mind haunted her.

No, Priya. This will only make you stronger and get rid of the pain and torture from your life. This is going to help you and Prem will be proud of you. Her heart told her.

"And I'm not having my ass kicked and battered by Prem Baiya at all." Rohan said. Priya giggled softly and said,

"I'll make sure Prem doesn't beat you up."

"And I'll make sure Prem leaves you." A familiar harsh voice sounded behind them all and Priya instantly recognised that voice. It struck a sharp pain in her heart when she heard those words leave Rita's mouth and made her eyes water with crystal tears.

Because Prem can find someone better than a pathetic and weak girl like you, who has brought tension to his family and stress in his life - her daunting conscience told her.

Priya looked up whilst the others looked too. Whilst everyone else had hateful glares towards Rita, Priya had a scared and frightened look. She was so frightened of Rita because she was capable of doing anything to hurt and torture her.

"You've come, you bitch." Anjali spat harshly, full of hatred. Rita did not seem affected by what Anjali said, her smirk only growing wider.

"Show us what you got, bitch." Simran said, arms folded.

"You've brought your gang with you because you couldn't face me alone, could you? You're so weak and pathetic." Rita chuckled bitterly, making Priya whimper.

You are weak and pathetic by dragging the others in your problems. God knows why they're even bothered to help you - her mind said.

No Priya. Don't listen to what your mind says. You got the others with you to protect you from any danger. Show that bitch you're stronger than this. Her heart guided her.

"Don't you dare call my baby sister weak and pathetic. She's the sweetest and kindest soul in the world." Preeti said, protectively wrapping her arms around Priya.

"And don't provoke us to attack you right now. You're only going to get yourself into trouble if you hurt Priya." Sameer growled.

She wiped her tears and stammered in fear,

"R-Rita, let's j-just get this o-over with, s-shall we?"

Weak and pathetic. You really can't stand up for yourself. You're a scar to the beautiful earth - her mind told her.

No, Priya. You can do this. This is for your happiness with the love of your life. You've got this. You're so strong and that's why Prem loves you so much. Her heart told her.

"Oh but it's only just started, Priya. Wait till I deal with you for messing with my plan." Rita spat bitterly, with a humourless chuckle.

Priya felt a whimper leave her mouth as tears rushed down her rosy cheeks. She felt herself become weak and she wanted to fall to the ground. She was already regretting this, despite getting the others with her. She wanted the ground to swallow her alive because she couldn't do this. Rita had something up her sleeve and Prem was right. He didn't even want her to go, but Priya's determination made him change his mind. Rita was here to give her more torture and she wasn't ready to face it.

"What plan? What stupid plan of yours did she ruin that's got your pathetic ass so worked up that you're going to hurt her?" Simran raged, glaring at Rita with a look full of hatred.

Priya whimpered and trembled in fear, not liking where this was going at all. Her mind kept reminding her that she was weak and pathetic for dragging the others into her problems, but she didn't know what to do.

Priya felt Preeti and Sameer wrap their arms around her small and slim body, to keep her safe.

"Priya, we don't have to do this. We can take you to Prem Baiya." Sameer offered softly.

Priya, face your fears like Prem always told you. It starts with small steps like a ladder and that's how you will gain courage. Her heart reminded her.

Priya still had tears in her eyes and some on her cheeks and she shook her head, wiping them from her face.

"No. I'm doing this for my Prem." Priya said, reminding herself of Prem's love for her that kept her strong. Preeti smiled fondly and kissed her Priya's cheek.

"Rita, if you dare hurt Priya Jiji, I will slice your throat." Rohan threatened.

"Oh don't worry. I won't hurt Priya, until she gives me back what I want." Rita said with an evil smirk on her face.

Priya wiped her eyes and said,

"No. You won't get what you want easily Rita. I won't let you. You've done enough damage to me, I want answers."

You're absolutely right. You need to set her straight. Her heart told her.

"Answers for what?" Rita sneered.

"Answers as to why you had a young picture of Vishal. Rita, you had a young picture of Vishal. Why?" Priya asked with a harsh tone.

Rita gulped. That was it. Priya was going to find out the truth. That was if Rita was going to say it.

"W-What picture of V-Vishal? Who is V-Vishal?" Rita hesitated on purpose.

"Oh don't start playing dumb with her. You know exactly what Priya Jiji is talking about." Rohan sneered bitterly, already knowing Rita was doing this stupid clueless act on purpose.

"I don't know what-" Rita started but was interrupted with a powerful slap on her face. Her face fell to the side, her hand on her red and smacked cheek. She looked at the person who slapped her and her eyes widened.

Priya looked at Rita with anger, hatred, loathe and so many more words that described her extreme anger and hate towards Rita.

This is courage Priya. You're doing well. Don't let yourself down. Especially Prem. Her heart told her.

"Don't you dare lie to my face right now. Just don't. I'm just sick of your stupid and pathetic game that you're playing with my love life. Stop and just say the truth. I had enough of your lies." Priya said in an angry and threatening voice, feeling herself grow more courage inside her. Priya also had tears in her eyes. But this wasn't tears of hurt and pain, but tears of anger and frustration.

"As if you haven't lied to Prem about anything." Rita replied. Priya felt her heart drop down to her stomach. How dare Rita say that when she caused troubles in their relationship by torturing her?

She is right. All you did was lie to Prem - her mind haunted her.

No, Priya. You didn't lie to Prem. You were just overwhelmed and that's normal when someone is trying to sabotage your relationship. Don't let her get to you like that. Her heart said.

"Don't you dare bring her relationship with Prem Baiya into this. It does not even relate to it." Sameer said. "And as far as we know, you have no right to speak about their relationship if you're the one trying to sabotaging it." He added.

"And that picture almost had Prem leave Priya and ending their relationship. So you better have a good explanation for this." Anjali sneered.

Priya felt her eyes water with tears and her bottom lip tremble with a whimper trying to leave her mouth as she remembered what happened yesterday. Such a frightful thing happened but not to mention that her relationship almost ended with the love of her life.

It should have happened. You don't deserve Prem at all - her mind haunted her.

No, the universe saved your relationship. Destiny wanted to save such a beautiful relationship. Her heart said.

"Priya, baby sister, it's okay. Don't listen to a crap at whatever this bitch is saying." Preeti comforted her.

"Just tell us why you had that young picture of Vishal. I don't understand why you won't just admit it." Simran spat.

"Rita, please don't tell me you have something to do with Vishal's past please?" Priya pleaded. She hoped she didn't, but her gut was telling her that she did. She just didn't want to hear it. She didn't want to hear the tragic story of how Rita sabotaged a relationship. She was already going through one enough as it was.

Rita glared at her, the most sinister glare ever, that looked like she could kill Priya right there. Priya whimpered under her deadly glare, standing closer and snuggling against Preeti more.

"Let's just say, such a beautiful relationship and love like yours and Prem's will not last." Rita said bitterly, causing Priya's heart to pound and thump. She has been hearing that a lot from Rita, but it always made her feel so anxious and devastated.

"That's been your motive for a while now. To just sabotage their beautiful relationship because you're just jealous and because you're in love with Prem Baiya." Preeti snarled. Priya whimpered when those words left Preeti's mouth and she hid herself against Preeti's embrace. Preeti whispered sweet nothings to Priya to comfort her.

You're already crying? What a wimp you are - her mind haunted her.

You have every right to be upset Priya, but come on, courage. You can do this. Her heart said.

"That doesn't answer Priya's question. Why did you have a young picture of Vishal?" Sameer growled.

Rita didn't know what to do. She actually looked at Sameer, who seemed like he was close to attack her.

"If you don't speak right now, I swear we will hurt you right now. I don't care." Rohan threatened angrily.

Rita gulped and Priya saw how nervous Rita looked and wondered what was going on in Rita's mind.

"Come on." Anjali snarled.

But Rita's eyes widened when she saw a tall figure behind Priya, glaring daggers at her. Her jaws dropped and she was at a loss of words when she saw the familiar person she was least expecting.

"I should have known how much of a home wrecker you are." A deep and harsh voice sounded around them all. Priya, Preeti, Sameer, Anjali, Simran and Rohan turned around to the familiar owner of the voice and they were shocked.

Priya was beyond shocked. Rita was in fact Sonia, who sabotaged Vishal's relationship with Rani. She had no idea what to think of Rita, but to think she was a cruel and heartless person to destroy a relationship. Now she was going to try sabotage her relationship with Prem and she feared if she would. If she was successful at destroying Vishal's relationship with Rani, she could definitely destroy her's with Prem.

Vishal looked like he wanted to kill Rita, just by his expression. His jaws were clenched and fists were tightened. He glared at Rita, who was at a loss of words.

"Y-You." Rita stammered, Vishal walked in between Priya and Sameer to stand next to them. He slowly began walking closer to Rita, who started stepping back in fear.

"S-Sir." Priya's whimpered in relief, untangling herself from Preeti and wiped her tears. Vishal looked down at her and smiled at her. He placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder and told her,

"I'll deal with this bitch." Vishal turned around and said,

"I'm surprised to meet you after three years, Sonia." He spat out the name Sonia with pure disgust. He never thought he would ever cross paths with the girl who destroyed his relationship with the love of his life. He was surprised that she was also attempting to destroy Priya's relationship with Prem.

Priya walked closer, with the others following, to Vishal. They were all shocked that Rita was a home wrecker. She was, in fact, Sonia.

"So you're the Sonia, who mentally tortured Rani to to the point she self harmed and ended things with Vishal. You told Rani she was weak, pathetic, worthless, the same things you said to me. And now you're trying to break my relationship with the love of my life? How heartless and cruel can you be! I can't believe you Rita! You're the most selfish and evil human in this world! You're a curse and a poison in this universe!" Priya demanded and shouted out of extreme anger, pushing Rita hardly till she slightly fell back, but not too much.

Priya had tears of anger, hurt and pain running down her cheeks. The others wore expressions that showed complete anger and rage.

Courage, Priya, courage. Her heart said.

Rita was quiet, not knowing what to say. Why was she feeling weak now? So defeated? They only exposed her for sabotaging a relationship, which was true. Rita wasn't going to let anything go without a fight.

"I did in fact destroy Vishal's relationship with Rani. Rani was so weak and pathetic, just like you Priya." Rita said bitterly before being met with another powerful slap, this time  by Vishal, sending her face to the side.

"Shut the hell up! Just shut that disgusting mouth of yours! Don't you dare utter another word and if you try, I will knock your face off!" Vishal demanded harshly, making everyone, especially Rita, scared of Vishal.

Vishal never looked this angry and shocked in his life. This was another side to him. He was just outraged by all this. His nostrils flared, his jaws clenched, face red, eyebrows knitted in anger.

Priya had tears in her eyes, looking extremely hurt, angry and frightened by all this. She regretted coming here. This was too difficult to handle. She wished she was with Prem, just spending quality time together by cuddling and snuggling. Prem didn't even want her to do this, and here she was now, deeply regretting it.

But if she hadn't done it, she would not have found any information. She did this for her recovery, but also for her relationship with Prem.

Prem is definitely going to leave you because you're crying already. You're weak and pathetic - her mind told her.

No, Priya. What you are doing now is an amazing job. It's tough trying to get your hand around that Rita is a home wrecker, but stay strong. You've got this. Prem loves you. Her heart said.

"I can't believe you, Rita. You're a complete home wrecker. How could you damage one relationship and then damage another? How could you!" Preeti raged.

"You're such a selfish cow! You're not happy in other people's happiness so you destroy their relationship to benefit yourself. What did you actually gain by doing that? Nothing." Rohan remanded.

Priya felt a whimper leave her mouth and asked weakly,

"Rita, why? Why are you destroying people's relationships?" She felt her heart beat rapidly when she asked that question, but she needed answers.

Everyone's eyes laid on Rita, who stood frozen and glared at the ground deeply, as if her mind was focused on something else.

"Why are you silent? You have the answer to her question!" Anjali shouted, slightly startling Rita into reality.

"You destroyed my relationship and now you're destroying Priya's relationship. Come on, you bitch." Vishal raged, about to strangle Rita, but Sameer and Priya held him back.

"Because I was in an abusive relationship." Rita stated in a scared and shaking voice.

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A/N

Hey everyone! I hope you're all well ❤️

Here's another chapter for you. I hope you liked it. There will be more drama coming up. Votes and comments are always appreciated 💖

I'm sorry for the long delay. Things have been overwhelming for me, especially now that uni has started. However I will try to take the time to update! ❤️❤️❤️

Please take care of yourselves. You're all amazing people out there and remember to stand your ground. Never compare yourselves with others or put yourself down. You're all special and unique in every kind of way. Stay true and be you. ❤️

Just going to tag some amazing people who support this book (I'm sorry for the late update!)

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Take care,

Rima (@Saalrishma_Pyar) ❤️