CHAPTER LXXXIV
PLOT STORY:
*Genre:* Psychological Thriller/Mystery
*Plot Idea:*
Ava, the protagonist, is trapped in a complex web of deception and guilt. She's haunted by her past mistakes, particularly her involvement in Ruby's death. Aashutosh, a mysterious figure, seems to be manipulating Ava, using her to further his own agenda.
As the story unfolds, Ava discovers that Ruby is alive and being watched by Suresh, who seems to be working with Aashutosh. Ava's emotions are torn between her guilt over Ruby's supposed death and her growing unease about Suresh's true intentions.
Meanwhile, Dwan's engagement ceremony takes a backseat as Ava's condition deteriorates. The doctor's warning about Ava's fragile mental state adds to the tension.
*Key Plot Twists:*
1. Ava's dreams reveal a sinister plot involving Aashutosh, Anurag, and Dipti.
2. Ruby's presence in Ava's life sparks a mix of emotions, from guilt to curiosity.
3. Suresh's true intentions are shrouded in mystery, adding to the suspense.
4. Ava's past mistakes come back to haunt her, threatening her sanity.
*Themes:*
1. Guilt and redemption
2. Deception and manipulation
3. Mental health and trauma
*Possible Directions:*
1. Ava's investigation into Suresh's plan could lead to a thrilling confrontation.
2. Dwan's loyalty and concern for Ava might lead to a deeper exploration of their relationship.
3. The mystery surrounding Ruby's past and her connection to Aashutosh could be slowly unraveled.
This plot outline provides a solid foundation for a psychological thriller/mystery story, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers engaged.
MAIN STORY:
Ava's eyes fluttered open, and she found herself in a dreamlike state. Before her, Aashutosh sat, his face twisted into a grotesque villainous mask. Ava's gaze drifted to her side, and she saw herself sitting next to Aashutosh, as if observing the scene unfold from outside her body. Dipti and Anurag stood beside her, their faces expressionless.
Aashutosh's voice was low and menacing as he addressed Anurag. "Anurag, Ruby is the key to reaching Nikolas. She's the only way to get to him. Ava will befriend Ruby, gain her trust, and you'll marry her. Dipti, you'll play the role of a naive girl who's deeply in love with Ruby, all to keep up the facade." Aashutosh's eyes gleamed with calculation as he continued, "And today, our hired hands will stage a bike attack on Ruby. Ava will save her, earning her trust and solidifying her position in Ruby's life."
Ava's dream-self nodded mechanically, her voice barely above a whisper. "Yes." The word hung in the air, heavy with implication. Ava's mind recoiled in horror, but her dream-self seemed trapped, unable to resist Aashutosh's commands.
As the dream scene unfolded, Ava felt a sense of detachment, as if she was watching herself from afar. She knew she had to get out of this situation, but her dream-self seemed bound by some unseen force. The scene dissolved Ava's surroundings suddenly plunged into darkness, and when her vision returned, she found herself face to face with Ruby, who was sitting in an office cabin, waiting for something or someone. Ruby's personal assistant, Angel, entered the cabin, a look of excitement on her face.
"Ruby, I've found a bodyguard who meets all the qualifications you specified," Angel said, her voice filled with enthusiasm. Ruby's expression turned curious, and she leaned forward, her eyes sparkling with interest.
"But?" Ruby asked, her voice trailing off. Angel hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"But she's a woman," Angel replied, her tone cautious. Ruby's face fell, and she shook her head.
"No, that's not right. I need a male bodyguard," Ruby said firmly. Angel nodded understandingly.
"Okay, I'll cancel the application," Angel said, turning to leave the cabin. As she exited, a man with a sinister grin on his face entered. Ava's heart skipped a beat as she recognized the man - Suresh. But as soon as Ruby turned to face him, Suresh's expression transformed into a neutral one.
"Ruby, please go home and pack your luggage," Suresh said, his voice smooth and calm. Ruby turned to him, a hint of defiance in her voice.
"I still have some work to do, brother. I'll be there in a bit," Ruby replied, her eyes flashing with determination. Suresh shrugged, his expression unreadable.
"As you wish," Suresh said, turning to leave the office. Ava felt an inexplicable pull, as if her soul was following Suresh, invisible and unnoticed by anyone else. She trailed behind him, her presence undetected, as if she was a ghost hovering on the periphery of the scene unfolding before her.
As Ava watched, she felt a sense of disconnection, as if she was observing the world around her without being a part of it. The feeling was both fascinating and unsettling, leaving her wondering what lay beneath the surface of this complex web of relationships and interactions.
Suresh walked up to a man dressed in a driver's uniform, his movements swift and purposeful. Ava watched, frozen in place, as Suresh handed the driver a wad of cash and a mobile phone. The driver's eyes lit up as he took the phone, and Suresh's voice was low and urgent as he spoke.
"This has the boss's number. Call him once the job is done," Suresh instructed, his eyes scanning the surroundings with a mixture of caution and calculation. The driver nodded, his voice barely above a whisper.
"Okay, sir," he replied, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of greed and anticipation. Suresh glanced around, his gaze sweeping across the area with an air of detachment. Ava felt a shiver run down her spine as Suresh's eyes seemed to pass right through her, as if she was invisible.
And then, in a movement that seemed almost casual, Suresh walked right through Ava, his body passing through hers as if she was made of air. Ava felt a jolt of shock and disorientation, her mind reeling with the implications of what she had just seen. She was trapped, unable to move or intervene, forced to watch as events unfolded around her.
As Suresh disappeared from view, Ava was left feeling helpless and frustrated, her emotions swirling with a mix of fear and uncertainty. What was Suresh's plan, and what role was the driver supposed to play in it? Ava's questions hung in the air, unanswered, as she continued to watch, frozen in place, as the scene unfolded before her.
Ava's world plunged into darkness once again, and when her vision returned, she found herself submerged in a bathtub, water gushing in relentlessly. Panic set in as she realized she was trapped, unable to escape. Desperation clawed at her mind as she thrashed about, slamming her head against the bathtub in a futile attempt to break free.
Just as she thought she'd lose her mind, seven souls materialized before her. Aashutosh, Surya, Pratap, Radhika, Rana Pratap, Jenna, and Ruby stood before her, their eyes accusatory. Their voices merged into a cacophony of blame, echoing in Ava's mind.
"Ava, the time has come for you to face the consequences of your actions. You wronged Ruby, you didn't trust your love, and you killed her," the souls chorused, their words piercing Ava's heart like daggers. Ava's mind reeled, her thoughts consumed by the weight of her guilt.
She tried to shout out to Ruby, to apologize, to make amends, but her voice was trapped in her throat. Her body felt heavy, her limbs unresponsive. Her breaths grew shallower, her vision blurring at the edges. Ava's body began to chill, her muscles trembling with fear.
The souls' words continued to haunt her, their condemnation echoing in her mind like a mantra. Ava's consciousness began to slip, her grip on reality tenuous at best. She was trapped, tormented by her own guilt, and unable to escape the consequences of her actions. The water continued to rise, a cold, unforgiving force that threatened to consume her.
Dwan entered Ava's room, concern etched on her face. Ava's body was cold to the touch, and she was shivering uncontrollably. Dwan's engagement ceremony had barely concluded, and already Ava's condition was deteriorating. Dwan quickly called for the doctor, her voice laced with worry.
Rohit, noticing Dwan's hasty departure from the ceremony, followed her to Ava's room. He knew something was wrong and wanted to support his fiancée. As he entered the room, he was followed by his family members, who were equally concerned.
Rajesh, upon learning of Ava's condition, rushed to her room, his face filled with anxiety. Vanshu, however, hesitated at the door, fearful of what she might see. She remained outside, her eyes fixed on the scene unfolding before her.
The doctor examined Ava and turned to Dwan, his expression grave. "Your Highness, I warned you not to mention Ruby or anything related to her in front of Ava. And yet, you brought Ruby right into her presence. Ava's guilt has consumed her again. I've administered an injection, but I'm not sure if Ava will survive until tomorrow."
Dwan's face fell, her eyes welling up with tears. She knew she had made a mistake, and now Ava was paying the price. Rohit and Rajesh exchanged worried glances, their faces reflecting their concern for Ava's well-being. The room was filled with an air of tension and uncertainty, as everyone waited with bated breath for Ava's condition to stabilize.
To be continue....