Ria's point of view...Ever since Tiger and I got married, life had been a rollercoaster ride. We faced challenges, joys, and sorrows together. Though we find true love in each other, I never once noticed him free of tension.It is all because of that man who changes his colors just like a Chamaeleon.I know he just shows himself as good and caring. I just can't understand how Michael uncle believed that trashy man. We were a happy family, but there was one obstacle that had lingered in the shadows for far too long.After listening to Tiger's back story, even I want to shoot him to death despite being a doctor. That enigmatic bastard. Alex had been a cunning adversary, always one step ahead of us, orchestrating strategies and plans that threatened to tear apart everything we held dear.I was lying beside Tiger, looking at him. He just closed his eyes after a troubled night after I gave him a dose.It trembled me how he is getting bothered by that man Alex, I need to put him out of h
Ria went into trauma as she heard"What...!" her heart skipped a few beats and a hush of darkness rushed into her eyes. She shook her head and with a trembling voice she forced herself to ask more,"It can't be true, uncle, he was with me just now" Michael hung up and Ria's phone slipped from her hands.Tears rolled down her eyes as her mind swirled for a moment.No...!That can't be...!She fell on the floor, and Ria's little world was shattered into a million pieces as she received the devastating news about the accident. Her heart sank, and she couldn't believe what she was hearing. It felt like the ground beneath her feet had crumbled away, leaving her in a void of darkness and despair. Bringing back all the strength remaining within her, she stood up. Her hands trembled as she clutched the phone again to call Tiger or Mike, hoping that it was all a terrible mistake. But the voice on the other end of the line confirmed the worst, after a few rings, Mike's phone was answered by
Author's point of view...Getting back to the room Ria thumped her foot on the ground in anger and frustration, throwing things around."Is woman so easy to tamper...?" "How dare he...! disgusting bastard...! I should have killed him...!" It was so disgusting aspect for her to get touched by a man like Alex. Why can't she be angry, it was he who created this ruckus for her.It was he who had tried to kill her husband twice. There is a limit to everyone's tolerance and Ria's bridge of tolerance had long broken when Alex keep trying to get close to her.He sought multiple ways to address his manipulative tendencies and the reasons behind his actions trying every minute to make Ria believe that he was now a changed man. He worked on himself, pretending so hard to show himself determined to become a better person, not just before Ria but also before his father, Michael. Ria couldn't just wipe out the truth but Michael found some solace in knowing that Alex was trying to change. He s
Ria's point of view...I never thought I would find myself in such a treacherous situation, but life has a strange way of leading us down unexpected paths. My world turned upside down the day I discovered the shocking truth that my suspicions about Tiger's death were true. Alex is the very person responsible for everything, including my beloved husband's untimely demise.I tried everything that I can do to expose him but he seems to be a few steps ahead of me.So to trap him, I understood that I need to act more efficiently.I decided what I had to do.I need to entangle him in the honey trap, the only trap that can control a monster like him.It all began with a gut-wrenching revelation. As I dug deeper into that incident, I got to know that Tiger received a message before he left that night.I got subtle hints and hidden clues pointing toward Alex as the prime suspect. But the most disgusting things that I found were those photos in that message.Alex smacked some photos from the e
Ria's point of view...My heart pounded loudly in my chest as I sat at Alex's desk, attempting to access the cryptic file I had discovered on his personal computer. I have to do it...!Taking a deep breath I stiffened myself straight, deepening my desire to avenge Tiger.The evidence I sought, this file could potentially be the key to unraveling the truth behind his plan and exposing Alex to the monster he truly was. With trembling hands, I inserted my pen drive into the USB port and hurriedly began copying the mysterious file.But I am always the most unlucky soul ever...!I froze suddenly, as the sound of footsteps approached the room. Panic consumed me as I scrambled to close the file and conceal my true motives. But it was too late. The door creaked open, and there stood Alex, an unexpected look of surprise on his face."Ria, Darling""What are you doing here?" he asked suspiciously, eyeing me with narrowed eyes. My soul slipped into my mouth. I fetched for the correct words t
Ria's point of view...Every day a new challenge and every night a new misery. I just can't believe that my life had changed dramatically.I was once a carefree bird flying in any direction without any concerns but now I am closed in a huge golden cage.I could have left this place and been a free bird again if not for that love chains stopping me, dragging me from behind. I have been treating Mike and surprisingly he had no particular injuries yet he is in a coma. He got conscious only once when he talked so normally and told me everything about Alex. I wanted to tell him about the file I got in Alex's computer but how...?I think this idea of revenge is not my cup of tea, because I couldn't understand anything on that file let alone exposing him. It might have been possible if I were to be a police or some special officer.Wait...!Special officer...!Joe, he might help me decode that file. When that realization hit me, I instantly took my purse and was ready to go meet him. I ca
Ria's point of view... As the wedding day drew closer, my anxiety and anticipation grew. I was nervous, yet resolved. I couldn't wait to show Micheal the evidence I had collected so that Alex would have no choice but to confess and face the consequences of his actions. The thought of confronting him with his betrayal both terrified and empowered me. Every girl awaits the day of their wedding but I don't know why my life had a weird corner for weddings. My first wedding was an abduction, though I loved my husband after marriage, it was both a terrifying and funny experience that will always help me live the rest of my life. And now, I stood before the same path and I am still reluctant to walk down the aisle. This time I am about to get married to monster in a human skin.On this horrible day, I was eagerly waiting for Joe's call or his visit so that we both can expose Alex before the wedding.But fate had different plans for me. After waiting for the whole morning when I lost all hop
Ria's point of view..."Tiger...!" I knew it was his touch, but how could it be?"Tiger...! Was it really him?" As I turned around, my heart pounded loudly in my chest, and my eyes widened in disbelief. My vision got blurry because the tears pooled in my eyes. Curling me from behind was him, my husband, my deceased husband. I was sure that I was dreaming and even if it was just a dream, I don't want to get up. Forever.I fear if I ever opened my eyes he will vanish again and I don't want to lose him not even for a second.This was a strange dream, so real to believe. I can hear him, feel his warmth and his warm breath caressing my cheeks."I miss you," he said so emotionally that I can feel that he was about to cry."I missed you so much, honey" he repeated and soon attached his lips to mine. Was this a wet dream?I couldn't believe it. I closed my eyes, he was still kissing me, sucking my life out. He pulled me closer and closer and I gasped for breath. Was this really a dream?W
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