Chapter 9: chapter 9

Chapter 9: A New DestinationAfter the attempted attack by Rock, Jona and Raj knew they had to leave Agra immediately. They decided to head to Hyderabad, a city in southern India, hoping to lose Rock in the crowds.As they boarded the train, Jona felt a sense of relief wash over her. She was grateful to be leaving the danger of Agra behind, and excited to explore a new city with Raj.Raj, sensing her mood, smiled and took her hand. "We'll be safe in Hyderabad," he said. "And who knows, maybe we'll even have some fun."Jona laughed, feeling a spark of excitement. "I'd like that," she said.As the train chugged out of the station, Jona and Raj settled into their seats, watching the countryside roll by outside their window. They chatted and laughed, enjoying each other's company, and Jona felt her heart grow lighter with every passing mile.After a few hours, the train pulled into a station, and Raj stood up, stretching his arms. "We're here," he said, smiling. "Hyderabad, our new home for the next few days."Jona grinned, feeling a sense of adventure. "Let's go explore," she said.Together, they grabbed their bags and stepped off the train, into the bustling streets of Hyderabad. The city was a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds, with street vendors calling out their wares, and the smell of spicy food wafting through the air.Jona's eyes widened as she took it all in. "Wow," she breathed. "This is amazing."Raj smiled, happy to see her so carefree. "I told you we'd have fun," he said.As they made their way through the crowds, Jona felt a sense of freedom she hadn't experienced in months. She was finally starting to feel like herself again, and it was all thanks to Raj.But as they walked, Jona couldn't shake off the feeling that they were being watched. She glanced around, but saw nothing out of the ordinary.Still, the feeling persisted, and Jona couldn't help but wonder if Rock had somehow followed them to Hyderabad.