Vivek's eyes were bloodshot from lack of sleep as he called Anand once more. He was desperate to find Gayathri.
"Anand, tell me where Gayathri is," Vivek begged, his voice cracking with emotion.
Anand's voice was dripping with sarcasm. "Oh, is this the same Vivek who called me a bastard?"
Vivek pleaded, "Anand, please. There's a problem between you and me, but don't bring my wife and my unborn child into this. They have nothing to do with this case."
Anand laughed, a cold, mirthless sound. "Vivek, that's exactly why I'm doing this. You should have listened to my warning yesterday."
Vivek's anger flared, but he pushed it down, desperate to find Gayathri. "What do you want, Anand? Just tell me."
Anand's voice was smooth, confident. "I want you to come to the CM's house in Thiruvananthapuram with all the evidence you have against me."
Vivek's eyes narrowed. "What's the guarantee that you'll release Gayathri?"
Anand chuckled. "No guarantees, Vivek. But if you want to see Gayathri and your unborn child alive, you'll do exactly as I say."
Vivek's heart sank, but he knew he had no choice. He had to try and save Gayathri.
Vivek asked, his voice shaking with worry, "Anand, is she safe now? Did she eat anything?"
Anand's voice was mocking. "Oh, what a great husband you are, Vivek. Yes, Gayathri is safe, and she's been taken care of. She's eaten and she's resting comfortably."
Vivek once more pleaded with Anand, "Please, Anand, just let me talk to her. I need to know she's okay."
Anand's voice was firm. "No, Vivek. You'll see her when you come to the CM's house with the evidence. Not before."
Vivek's eyes closed in frustration, but he knew he couldn't give up. He had to keep fighting to save Gayathri.
"Please, Anand," Vivek begged once more. "Just let me hear her voice."
Anand's laughter echoed over the phone. "You're not in a position to make demands, Vivek. You'll do as I say, or you'll never see Gayathri again."
Vivek's body shook with sobs as he thought about his failure to protect his wife and unborn child. He felt helpless and desperate, unsure of what to do next. Tears streamed down his face as he whispered, "Gayathri, I'm so sorry. I'll do anything to save you."