Chapter 123: chapter 123

THE SILENT LOVE ...Chapter 122 :Swetha's piercing screams shattered the tranquility of the surroundings, sending a wave of panic through those inside the house. Sreekar's heart clenched with dread as he immediately sprinted towards the exit, his mind consumed with worry for Swetha's safety. The others followed suit, their concern evident in their hurried steps as they scanned the area for any sign of her.Despite their frantic search, there was no trace of Swetha nearby, causing Sreekar's panic to escalate. With a sense of urgency, he dashed into Gautham's house, hoping against hope that she had sought refuge there. However, his hopes were dashed as he discovered that Swetha had not returned home either.A heavy silence enveloped the group as they exchanged worried glances, grappling with the sudden and unsettling turn of events. The boys gathered around Sreekar, offering words of comfort and support as they tried to piece together what had happened to their beloved Swetha. Uncertainty hung in the air, intensifying their anxiety as they vowed to do everything in their power to find Swetha and ensure her safe return.Their tense thoughts were abruptly interrupted by a young voice calling out to them, causing all heads to turn in its direction. Curious and apprehensive, they focused their attention on the source of the voice, hoping for some clue or information that could help unravel the mystery of Swetha's disappearance.“Uncle!”.There stood a young boy, around twelve years old, his gaze fixed upon them with palpable fear etched across his face. Beads of sweat adorned his forehead, and his body quivered with apprehension. Despite his evident distress, he mustered the courage to speak, yet fear seized his voice, causing him to stutter and stumble over his words.“Uncle! Sister! Goons! Van!”.Extricating himself from the grip of his own fearful thoughts, Sreekar surged towards the boy. Kneeling before him, he gently took hold of the boy's trembling shoulders, his voice calm and reassuring as he sought to comfort him.“Little boy! There's no need to be afraid. I promise you, I will do everything in my power to rescue your sister. Can you tell me what happened?”, Sreekar's words were laced with empathy and determination, his gaze locked onto the boy's, offering him a sense of security amidst the turmoil.Gathering courage under Sreekar's comforting presence, the little boy began to explain everything that had happened in front of their house while he was returning from the shop. He recounted the terrible moment when the goons had snatched Swetha and fled in their vehicle. Just as Sreekar was about to inquire further about the vehicle, the boy reached into his pocket and handed him a piece of paper bearing the vehicle's number.“Uncle! Though I was frightened by the sudden event, I remembered that I should take a note of the number plate. This is the number of that vehicle”, informed the little boy.Sreekar accepted the paper from the boy with gratitude, his eyes scanning the information with a mixture of relief and determination. Finding a substantial clue in their search for Swetha filled him with a sense of hope and renewed energy. Overcome with gratitude, Sreekar pulled the boy into a warm embrace, his heart overflowing with appreciation for the courage the young child had shown in coming forward with crucial information. With a gentle pat on the boy's shoulder, Sreekar silently conveyed his thanks, his actions speaking volumes about the depth of his gratitude and the bond forged in their shared mission to find Swetha.Everyone surrounded Sreekar, eager to learn the information  about Swetha. With a consoling glance to reassure them, he swiftly retrieved his mobile from his pocket. He directly called his uncle who is an IG and informed the urgent situation. Providing the vehicle number, he pleaded for assistance in tracking the location of the vehicle and kept him informed regularly to follow them.Within a few moments, his uncle swiftly updated him on the vehicle's path and assigned a contact to maintain constant communication with Sreekar, providing real-time updates on its whereabouts.Sreekar wasted no time, sprinting towards his car with the other boys in trail. Meanwhile, the elders and ladies swiftly made their way to the other vehicles, ready to join the pursuit.“Amma! We youngsters will go and rescue Swetha. You people please wait here for our return”, suggested Sreekar, who noticed them following.“No Sree! After learning Swetha being in danger,I couldn’t sit in peace till I see her safe. We will trail behind you”, stated Meenakshi with unwavering determination.“Sree! We were not afraid to join you. Our priority is Swetha's safety. Sitting idle isn't an option. We won't let you get into trouble with our presence”, Mahalaxmi echoed Meenakshi's sentiment, offering her unwavering support.  Unable to resist their insistence on coming along, and with no other viable option, Sreekar entered the car, the other boys following suit. They dashed towards the location provided by the police, determined to reach Swetha and confront the situation head-on.While on  route, Sreekar phoned Deepak to update him on the situation and requested him to investigate whether Rana Jayasurya owned any properties in the area of where Swetha's vehicle was headed, as he harbored suspicions about Rana potentially abducting Swetha. Once he disconnected the call, he received a call from Robert which Srekar accepted immediately.“Boss! Swetha mam has been abducted, and we're tailing the vehicle heading towards the outskirts. It all happened suddenly when we went for a coffee after watching you people staying at home. We won't let anything happen to madam. I'll send you the live location and rush there at the earliest”,      ggRobert relayed urgently, without skipping a beat, detailing the situation.Feeling a sense of relief knowing that someone would be there to watch over Swetha and ensure her safety, Sreekar promptly informed them of his imminent arrival and assured them of his quick joining. He also instructed them to keep him informed of any developments or incidents along the way.Meanwhile, Swetha, who was petrified by the sudden turn of events, gathered her composure and fought against her captors, but the two men flanking her denied her any chance of escape. Despite her loud screams and curses, the vehicle continued its journey, heading towards the outskirts. Finally, the journey came to a halt upon reaching a large farmhouse, where the men forcibly dragged Swetha out of the car.Swetha surveyed her surroundings and noticed several individuals stationed as guards around the house. Despite her protests and reluctance to move forward, the two individuals forcefully ushered her inside. After a prolonged walk, they abruptly shoved her to the ground, causing her to collapse at the feet of someone standing before her.Before she could gather herself, a strong hand seized her hair and forcefully raised her head, compelling her to meet the gaze of the person holding her. A gasp escaped her lips as she flinch, overwhelmed by the sight before her. Shivers coursed through her body, her mind clouded with apprehension as she contemplated the daunting situations that lay ahead.“R A N A ...”,whisper yelled Swetha.“Oh, you remember me! How touching”, Rana scoffed, pulling her to her feet while tightening his grip on her hair, causing her to yelp in pain.“Leave me! Rana! Leave me!” Swetha screamed at the top of her lungs while struggling to get free from him.Rana tightened his grip on her hair clutching it more tightly making her whimper in pain. A pool of tears flowed from her eyes unable to go through the pain.Meanwhile Robert and Steven cautiously halted a few meters away from the place as they scanned the security guarding the farm house. They slowly reached the back side of the farm house ensuring their movements remained undetected. They both swiftly climbed the wall and jumped into the house promptly concealing themselves in the bushes.Glancing at Swetha's tear .streaked  face, Rana’s lips curled into a sinister smile, his gaze filled with malice as he taunted,,“Do you think, you can escape from me after what yu have done to me? I will make you suffer for the every humiliation I endured. Sreekar wishes to marry you, isn’t it? I am going to shatter his dreams by making you mine. I am going to marry you and will announce this world that you are mine and only mine. Only I have the right to claim you. I will not let you both get united”.Swetha glanced at him with dread filled eyes and gazed at the direction towards which Rana is dragging her. Her eyes landed on the mandap where a priest was sitting on it with everything arranged for a marriage. She felt terrified with the sudden events and desperately attempted to break off from his grip but all her efforts went in vain  against his strength.“No …! Rana! Leave me. This is not correct. Please leave me”, screaming at the top of her lungs Swetha protested to move along with him.Rana shot her a menacing glare as he pulled her with increased force towards the mandap, causing her to stumble and fall flat upon its surface. Swiftly attempting to rise to her feet, she found herself prevented by Rana's firm grip as he held her tightly, compelling her to remain seated beside him.A torrent of tears cascaded from Swetha's eyes, a pathetic reflection of her helplessness in the face of the sudden turn of events. Desperately, she scanned her surroundings, hoping for a savior to appear, yet her gaze found no one to come to her aid. With eyes brimming with tears, she turned to Rana, her silent plea conveyed through clasped hands, a fragile gesture of hope amidst her despair.“Rana! Please leave me. I belong only to Sreekar and not anyone. I will give up my life,  rather than getting forced by you. Please I beg of you, let me go”, pleaded Swetha, her voice laced with both anguish and an unyielding resolve to remain faithful only to Sreekar.Rana's eyes blazed with fury as he delivered a resounding slap across Swetha's face. Gripping her hair tightly in his fist, he pulled her closer, his voice laced with menace as he issued his ultimatum,“I intend to claim you as mine in the eyes of tradition and law before proceeding further. However, make no mistake, I could easily subject you to unspeakable torment by ravishing you. I trust Sreekar would accept you regardless, which led me to make you mine officially. Do not force me to reconsider my decision with your resistance, or you will endure the most agonizing of experiences. Do you understand?”, his words carrying the danger.Meanwhile, Robert and Steven scrutinized the surroundings once they entered the battlefield. They observed Swetha getting dragged by Rana towards the mandap and getting unnoticed, they slowly crawled towards the mandap waiting for a chance to  confront them.Despite Rana’s warnings, Swetha desperately attempted to break free from him. With determination, she pushed him away and swiftly rose to her feet, intending to flee. Sensing the opportunity, Robert and Steven sprang into action, leaping onto the mandap to shield Swetha before Rana could grasp the situation. With precision, Steven aimed his gun at Rana, forcing him to freeze in place.Rana and his security guards froze in their places gaping at them in astonishment with the sudden turn of events. A sense of relief washed over Swetha by noticing Robert and Steven. Without any delay she hugged Robert’s arm feeling secured in their presence.“Rob! Take madam away from here. i will hold back these people in their places”, instructed Steven, while aiming the gun at Rana’s temple holding his neck tightly.Holding Swetha’s hand tightly, Robert swiftly pulled her away from the scene, while Swetha cast a worried glance at Steven, fearing for his safety. But before they could take more than a few steps, a commanding voice echoed through the air, causing them to freeze in their tracks.“Swetha! Halt right there. If you move an inch, this girl will meet her demise”.