Episode 3: A Deal With The Devil

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The tension inside the Kapoor household was unbearable. Suhana sat silently, trying to brace herself for yet another confrontation with her husband, Amit. The walls seemed to close in as Amit’s anger simmered beneath the surface, erupting like a volcano at the slightest provocation.

“How is she traumatized?” Amit demanded aggressively as Suhana tried to explain the pain their daughter, Pooja, was enduring.

Suhana’s voice shook, but she found the strength to speak. “You fight me every single day, Amit. For Pooja’s sake, you have to stop this. It’s tearing our family apart.”

Amit’s face twisted into a mask of fury. “How dare you tell me what to do?” he roared. “Am I your mate? You think you can order me around?” Without warning, he raised his hand and slapped Suhana across the face.

The shock of the slap echoed in Suhana’s ears as tears welled up in her eyes. Clutching her stinging cheek, she whispered, “I’m only trying to protect our daughter.”

Amit sneered, “You’re not even on my level. I’m punishing you, not fighting you.” With that, he stormed out, leaving Suhana trembling, tears streaming down her cheeks.

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Outside, the storm of violence had not yet passed. On the roadside, a brutal fight unfolded. Kareena’s gang had surrounded Rohan, beating him mercilessly. Pooja was dragged toward Kareena, whose eyes blazed with fury.

“You are nothing!” Kareena spat venomously. “You will never be better than me.” Her hand shot out, slapping Pooja hard across the face. When Pooja stumbled, Kareena didn’t stop. She punched her mouth, and blood trickled down in a stark contrast to Pooja’s pale skin.

Despite his own injuries, Rohan struggled to stand. “Please,” he begged, his voice thick with pain. “Don’t hurt her. I love her so much.”

Kareena laughed coldly, her voice dripping with contempt. “Oh really? And who are you to say that?”

Rohan’s voice was steady as he answered, “I’m her boyfriend.”

The words seemed to ignite a new fury in Kareena. She snarled at her guards, “Get him inside the car!” The guards obeyed without hesitation, pulling Rohan away from Pooja. Kareena climbed into her car, and as the vehicle drove off, the sense of dread around Pooja grew heavier.

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Back at home, Suhana wiped away her tears and tried to gather strength. She knew this battle was far from over — for her, for Pooja, and for the family that was slowly fracturing before her eyes.

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Inside Kareena’s sleek car, tension filled the air. Rohan’s eyes darted nervously as he gripped the door handle tightly. “Please, miss,” he pleaded, voice trembling with fear. “Let me go. I won’t say a word.”

Kareena’s gaze hardened. “Break up with Pooja, and I’ll give you a job. You look like a worthless loafer to me,” she snapped coldly.

Rohan’s heart pounded. “No... I can’t,” he stammered.

Without warning, Kareena pulled out a gun and pointed it at him. The cold metal sent a chill down Rohan’s spine, and he froze, utterly shocked.

“I’m giving you a better deal,” Kareena said, her voice low and menacing. “Break up with her, and I’ll give you five million and a job at Gandhi’s Industry. Refuse, and you’ll face a slow, painful death.”

Rohan’s mind whirled in panic. He was terrified but also tempted by the offer. As the eldest son of a very poor family, he desperately wanted to provide for them, and this job could change their lives.

Meanwhile, elsewhere, the driver was recounting the recent events to Suhana and Amit. Suhana’s eyes filled with worry. “We need to report this to the police,” she urged.

Pooja, tears streaming down her cheeks, nodded fiercely. “Yes, Mum. Make that cruel girl pay.”

Amit’s face darkened with anger. “Are you both out of your minds?” he shouted. “The Gandhis are powerful people. How can I stand against someone like them? Pooja, you’re a human being, not a pawn. Fight back.”

His voice cracked with emotion as Suhana wiped her tears, determination growing in her eyes. The battle was far from over.

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