Author's point of view...Ria's mind blocked for a fraction of a second as she saw Tiger pointing the gun toward the operating table. All she could think of was those helpless people waiting for a small hope to live, those patients waiting for some miracle that will help them with their struggle. That's it, she didn't think of anything else and lunged in front of the gun closing her eyes."Thud..." a bullet was shot and despite Tiger tried to stop it, it still grazed Ria's arm.Her vision blurred as the pain radiated through her body. She staggered backward, gripping her side where the bullet had grazed her. It was a searing reminder of the danger she had put herself in to protect the patient's life. Disbelief and shock washed over her as she watched Tiger, her own husband, brandish the gun in the operating theater.Tears welled up in her eyes, a mixture of physical pain and the emotional turmoil of seeing the person she just felt so close to resort to such extreme measures. Her vo
Ria's point of view..."Call that bitch out...!""How dare she...! Who gave her mission to operate on my wife...! I will kill her now"As I heard the commotion outside my office, a mixture of curiosity and concern filled my mind. But deep down I knew who that was. Tiger was about to get out but I stopped him.I don't want him to be involved in this matter. "No wait, let me" I got off the table, fetched my coat, and strolled near the door. A slight sense of fear gripped my heart as the man outside was sounding so harsh. I prepared myself to face it because I knew that I had to face him. After all, he was the husband of that woman on whom I just operated to save her, to save those lives waiting for a blink of chance, but the only wrong thing I did was that I operated without his consent. I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what awaited me beyond that door.With cautious steps, I made my way toward the source of the commotion. As I opened the door, the noise grew louder, and I
Ria's point of view...I blushed at the thought, feeling a mixture of excitement and nervousness. Tiger's actions were always unpredictable, and I had no idea what he had in mind. But there was an undeniable spark between us, a connection that went beyond words.As he gently removed my coat, his touch sent shivers down my spine. His fingers brushed against my skin, leaving a trail of warmth in their wake. "I c...can d...do it my....!" I stuttered as, I couldn't help but notice the intense look in his eyes, a hunger mixed with a tenderness that made my heart race."Stay still" he hissed, his voice as cold as ice, yet I was burning hot like an inferno.His hands moved with purpose, unbuttoning my shirt one by one. Each touch felt electrifying, igniting a fire within me. I clenched his hand as it reached the third button, unknowingly, I was never so intimate with any man in my whole life. All I did was study, study, and operations that's it."Do you want me to tie you up?" he groaned e
Tiger's point of view...The morning arrived with a soft glow, and I woke up feeling content, my heart still fluttering from the passionate night I had shared with Ria. The tender love that I have been yearning for years, I got it from her. The secret feelings that we had expressed had brought us even closer, reaffirming the depth of our connection. As I lay there, basking in the afterglow, a sense of peace washed over me. My heart swelled with love as I watched her, swirling in my chest.But just as the serenity settled, my phone rang, jolting me from my blissful state. I reached for it, seeing Joe's name flashing on the screen. "Sir, it's urgent...!" he said the moment I received it. "What is it..?" I thought it might be about his son but when he spoke my phone almost slipped.The urgency in his voice was evident as he relayed the news that he had traced Alex. That one person I had been tirelessly searching for. My heart raced with a mix of anxiety and eagerness. I knew this w
Author's point of view..."I want you to meet someone, Tiger," said his father, but before he could ask, his father added making him jolt, "That's your brother, my son, Alex!" Tiger stood frozen, his mind struggling to comprehend the words that had just left his father's mouth. The world around him seemed to fade into the background as he stared at the man standing beside Ria, who had been facing her as the dual were chatting and giggling.Tiger's heart raced, and a mix of emotions swirled within him. Disbelief, shock, and anger clashed, creating a tumultuous storm inside him. He took a step closer, his eyes never leaving that man. He moved forward, hesitatingly. Many thoughts pooled up in his mind, could it be?But how could that happen?Dad's son...!As he reached the dining hall, Ria stood up with a smile spread on her face. "Tiger...! You are...!" before she could talk any further, his shocked facial expressions halted her words."What happened Tiger?" she asked confusingly.Wi
The freight of the world still rested heavily on his mind, but what he just saw had burnt his soul completely."All women are wench....!""Betrayers...!" he shouted and mumbled his desperation out but nothing seems to be working for him.As he fell on the bed, the exhaustion of the day and the alcohol finally caught up with him. Sleep claimed his body and his mind still refused to shatter those things out of his memory.When he awoke, the morning light spilled into the room, casting a gentle glow on his face. The incidents of the previous night lingered as Tiger stirred awake. His mind still clouded by the remnants of the previous night's alcohol-induced haze, he heard a soft knock on his bedroom door. "Come in," Tiger clamored, his voice tinged with weariness.The door creaked open, revealing Ria standing at the threshold. Her eyes were red-rimmed, evidence of the tears shed in the wake of the revelations which she tried hiding. She took a hesitant step forward, her voice filled w
Ria's words lingered in the air, creating a sense of anticipation within Tiger. He couldn't help but feel curious about this mysterious woman who held such significance in Ria's life. Though he won't meet anyone without any particular reason, it was only fair that he embrace Ria's desire to introduce him to her mother whom she held so dear to her heart. Anyway, he was not yet ready to face the intrusion of Alex in his new life. He wanted some time to cool his mind, though his emotional turmoil calm down a little because he was not alone in this now."When can we meet her?" Tiger asked, a hint of excitement now evident in his voice. Ria smiled, her eyes shining with surprise." You agreed...!" She hissed as if she just got something that she never expected. Then added, "I thought you would deny, I'll make arrangements for us to visit there today" she let out excitedly, "I love going there, it is an old age home and an orphanage too, where she resides. I want you to experience the same l
Tiger's point of view... As Ria and I approached the car, a sense of tranquility enveloped us. The warmth of that passionate time together still lingered in my head, our hearts entwined with love and desire. She had been stealing shy glances at me making me smile and crave more of her. Suddenly I noticed something abnormal about my car, as someone was trying to open the door forcefully. I wanted to spend some time alone with Ria, so I asked all my men to stay back. There was no one to linger the car behind me but even if they are here, no one would ever dare to touch it. That was odd, but dangerous too. My instinct forced me to believe that something was off and feeling the urgency I grabbed Ria's hand and lunged aside. The moment we landed at a distance, we heard a big explosion. I turned to see if my instinct was right. And to my surprise, I found my car floating in the air with flames emitting from it. "He couldn't wait anymore" a phrase left my mouth as I know who might have
Author's point of view... "I have a way out" Ria mumbled as she walked out of the hospital room."What..." both Tiger and Mike exclaimed. She extended her phone to them, there was a green light glowing on a map, flashed on her screen."What is this, ma'am?" Mike asked but Tiger understood everything. "Mom has a tracker?" he asked, and Ria nodded, "I bought it for her security" They stared at the green light moving towards the old mansion. "She is taking them to the old mansion" Tiger just looked at Mike and Mike nodded, "Yes Sir," understanding what his boss meant. Collect our men. Reaching the old mansion, Tiger saw that the vibrant mansion that he remembered from his past was now nothing but some ruins. Dark and cold. As Tiger cautiously entered the old mansion, the creaking floorboards beneath his boots echoed through the dimly lit corridor. The air was thick with the musty scent of aged wood, and shadows danced eerily on the walls. Unbeknownst to him, every step triggere
Author's point of view... Time seemed to freeze as the sound of a gunshot reverberated in the room.Tiger yanked holding his hand as Joe was about to shoot his own head and yet his fate was decided.Though Tiger tried to stop him, his desperate move resulted in shooting himself in his chest.Everyone was shocked as Joe crumpled to the ground, the echoes of his desperate act reverberating in the room. Shock and disbelief hung heavy as the reality of the situation unfolded before them.Tiger, releasing his grip, stared at the scene with a complex mix of emotions. "Damn it," he muttered a curse, his frustration palpable. Mike, too, stood there, grappling with the abrupt turn of events.As the room fell into an eerie silence, the consequences of Joe's final act added a layer of complexity to an already convoluted situation. Unraveling the mysteries surrounding Tiger, the mess that had been growing like hell became even more imperative, with the path ahead now clouded by the unforeseen
Author's point of view... Tagging in the location to the place, Tiger sent a message to Joe, expressing that he was frustrated and couldn't think straight. He asked Joe to reach the location Tiger had sent, immediately and to help him deal with the body of Mike. And Joe, believing that the plan he cracked was successful, did exactly what Tiger wanted. In that dimly lit prison, Tiger's frustration simmered as he looked at the unsettling scene. He positioned Alex's body on the chair, securing him with makeshift restraints. "You weren't of much help, but your body will be" he mumbled to Alex while walking towards the entrance. Mike's body was resting near the wall at one of the corners. The weight of the recent events hung in the air as Tiger contemplated the next steps. "It's the time to show down" he muttered to himself as his ringtone buzzed, echoing in the eerie silence. "Sir, I am here," Joe said and a smile tugged on Tiger's face. Walking toward him, Tiger saw Joe standing
Author's point of view... Alex knew that his end was near and so in exchange for the truth, he wanted to negotiate with Tiger. He wanted Tiger to kill him, after getting his answers and though reluctantly, Tiger agreed. It was finally the time when Tiger was about to get his answers but before it could happen again, a gunshot sound reverberated in the room and a bullet traveled straight cutting the air and ending up hitting Alex's forehead. It was a perfect shot. As the one who shot was trained personally by Tiger himself, Mike...! Tiger was Stunned for a moment. It happened again. Right at the moment. As if someone was deliberately playing a dangerous game with him. Who might be the one? In the tense aftermath of the gunshot, Tiger froze for a moment before springing into action. He swiftly assessed the situation, his mind racing as he considered the potential consequences. The air hung heavy with shock as he gasped.That deadly shot didn't shock him as much as how he was more
Tiger's point of view...I strode straight to Alex because I knew that his days were limited. Though this place was hidden even from all my men except for Mike, I am sure they might be digging up the hell to find him. After all, Alex is one with many secrets inside his belly and I have to let him puke out everything as soon as possible. As I entered the secret prison I found Mike standing before him and spraying water on his face. "Hey...get up...!" Mike was trying hard but there was no response in him. I chuckled as I found him still practicing the mere trick I made him learn. Playing dead...! I walked in and stood before them. Looking at Mike's desperation, I was astonished at how greatly Alex had improved. "Leave us...!" I commanded, Mike hesitated for a bit. He may be thinking that I will kill Alex. And of course I will but not yet.He gaped at me for a few seconds but he couldn't probably decline me. Though wavered, he moved out immediately closing the door behind him. As
Tiger's point of view... I had been an officer of special duties, a commando who lives and dies for his country for more than ten years. Dealing with those wild animals in the deep dark forest, who attack without giving us the time to sense, and also those notorious criminals who are far more dangerous than wild animals, is what I was trained for. It wasn't so easy for me. But I do believe that they trained me for a better fighter. My life had been on thrones, not in flowers. And they thought that they could use my wife against me to deceive me.Seriously...!What the hell do they take me as? A fool?Getting out of the military, I wasn't selling candies on the platform that they thought they could cheat me. I controlled the world. Do they think they can deceive me with those mere tricks? I grasped the very first day when I found Ria in that dark prison. She was drugged, but I smelt the same drug she gave me back then. She was in a research team about that drug and no one else
Author's point of view..."Roman Enfield Bank" As the father and son confirmed that there was no one around to spy on them, Tiger asked confusingly. "Why did you particularly let out that name, Dad?" A smirk tugged on Micheal's face and he shoved his hand into his pants pocket, fetching his phone. Taking it out, he scrolled down on his phone screen to find someone's number. Tiger stood silently, observing his father. Though he couldn't comprehend what exactly Micheal was up to, he knew something so clearly, that his father was far more thoughtful than him. Scheming or planning was his specialty. He called someone, and from the very first word he spoke, Tiger understood everything. "Almeda...I have something for you...!" Almeda Bonze was the chief of the security in that bank and also Micheal's men. Micheal had everything planned. Roman Enfield Bank...! In the heart of the busy city, nestled within a sleek and modern skyscraper, stands the perfection of financial fortificatio
Ria's point of view..."The chest is kept in a locker of Roman Enfield Bank, locker number- 1109/6" I took a long breath before I revealed everything. "Are you serious...!" that metallic voice exclaimed. They had been using some voice-manipulating tools to talk to me so that I couldn't judge who that was. "How could that chest be kept inside a locker? Are you trying to fool me?" it added irritatingly, I know it felt weird but that was what I heard from them. I heard everything when Uncle was revealing everything to Tiger, he can't be lying to his son, can he? "I don't know about all of it, but that is what I heard. You better keep your word..." I couldn't complete it when I heard the scream of that innocent little boy, Max."Stop...!!" I cried, how could they use a small child to threaten me to work for their business?"Urgh...! Mom it hurts..." my eyes pooled up as I heard Max crying so hard. He is a good boy, a stronger one and his patience is above many elders. I have seen him
Author's point of view... A heavy silence hung in the air as Micheal got up in a sitting position. Tiger stood beside him and helped him up. The story behind this all was so intriguing that it took quite a while for Micheal to decide if he wanted to tell his son about it. Taking a deep breath, Micheal spoke about the ancestral chest, passed down through generations which is said to hold the key to a power that could shape destinies.As Tiger listened intently, his father's voice carried the weight of the past. "It all started with your grandfather's greatest action" Tiger strode near and say on the chair beside the bed, "Your grandfather, was a brigadier, had once stood tall in the army, respected and admired by everyone. Everything was going fine until one day when he came home desperate and panicked. He urged us all to leave the house immediately telling that some people will come looking for him and they might harm us. Actually he was betrayed by his own trustworthy colleagues