★ Trapped in His Darkness His obsession Her Nightmare★

Chapter 9 - Tension & Teasing

[Scene: The Morning After - Sunlight & Silence]

A soft golden light slipped through the small window of the warehouse, casting a gentle glow on Pranavi's face. Her eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the brightness.

Then, she felt warmth against her skin.

Her gaze slowly shifted downward-to her hand, which was tangled with Vedant's.

🔥 Pranavi's mind: SYSTEM CRASHED. 🔥

Her heartbeat quickened as she processed the situation. Carefully, she tried to pull her hand away without waking him up. But the moment she moved her fingers-

Vedant's grip tightened.

"You're awake," he murmured, his voice deep and husky from sleep.

🔥 Pranavi's heart: ERROR 404, NOT FOUND. 🔥

"Let go of my hand," she whispered.

Vedant's eyes half-opened lazily, a teasing smirk tugging at his lips. He looked so... relaxed, as if he was completely in control.

"Oh? You held my hand all night, took full advantage of me, and now you're asking me to let go?"

🔥 Pranavi.exe has stopped working. 🔥

Her face burned in embarrassment. She yanked her hand away in frustration and snapped, "Fine! Now find a way to get out of this stupid place!"

Vedant stretched casually, as if there was no urgency at all. Then, with his usual teasing tone, he said,

"Why don't we just stay here like a perfect husband and wife?"

🔥 Pranavi's heartbeat: MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE. 🔥

She immediately scowled, her anger covering up the sudden nervousness that hit her. "Shut up and figure out how to open the damn door!"

Vedant finally walked toward the door and tried opening it. When it didn't budge, he let out an annoyed sigh-then kicked it hard.

Still locked.

With a smirk, he muttered, "This door is just as stubborn as you."

Pranavi rolled her eyes. "Stop using brute force and find something sharp to break the lock."

They both began searching the room.

That's when Pranavi found a metal rod.

She weighed it in her hands and asked, "Will this work?"

Vedant turned toward her, stepping closer. Instead of grabbing the rod directly, he brushed his fingers over hers as he took it.

🔥 Pranavi's mind: ELECTRIC SHOCK DETECTED. 🔥

A strange current ran through her skin.

She instinctively glanced at her hand, confused. "What... was that?"

Vedant noticed her reaction, his smirk deepening. "Don't fall for me now, Miss Rai."

🔥 Pranavi = IMMEDIATE SYSTEM RESET. 🔥

She scoffed, regaining her composure. "For you? NEVER."

Vedant let out a low chuckle before using the rod to break the lock.

As the door creaked open, a soft breeze drifted in.

Pranavi's hair swayed slightly in the wind.

For a moment, Vedant just stared at her.

"How can someone look this beautiful...?"

He quickly snapped out of it and smirked. "Shall we leave, wifey?"

🔥 Pranavi = READY TO MURDER. 🔥

She took a deep breath to control her frustration. "STOP calling me that, Rathore!"

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[Scene: Outside the Warehouse - Guards Searching for Vedant]

As they stepped outside, Vedant's guards were frantically searching for him.

Without hesitation, Vedant shouted from the stairs,

"I'm right here, with my WIFE! What are you all looking for?"

🔥 Pranavi = ON THE VERGE OF COMMITTING A CRIME. 🔥

She shoved him-HARD.

Caught off guard, Vedant stumbled down the stairs.

His guards immediately rushed toward him. But instead of being angry, Vedant simply dusted off his jacket and smirked.

"Relax, wifey. No one has to know what happened last night."

🔥 Pranavi: SYSTEM OVERLOAD. 🔥

Without thinking, she punched him straight in the face.

Vedant's jaw clenched as he grabbed her wrist, twisting it behind her back. He leaned in, his voice low and dangerous.

"Revenge is still pending, Miss Rai."

Before Pranavi could react, a guard appeared.

"Sir, the car is ready."

Vedant finally released her wrist and said, "Let's go."

Then, with a smirk, he added, "You're not coming, Miss Wildflower?"

Pranavi crossed her arms. "No. My friends will be here soon. I'll leave on my own."

Vedant tightly grabbed her hand. His voice dropped to a warning tone.

"Are you getting in willingly, or do I have to carry you?"

🔥 Pranavi's heart: SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED. 🔥

She immediately pulled her hand away and got into the car.

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[Scene: Inside the Car - A Silent Battle]

The car began moving.

Pranavi turned toward the window, letting the cold wind hit her face. But her mind was stuck replaying everything from last night.

She glanced at Vedant.

He looked completely normal. As if nothing had happened.

"How is he so calm? Like last night didn't even exist?"

Just as the thought crossed her mind, Vedant, without even looking up from his phone, muttered-

"Don't overthink, Miss Rai."

🔥 Pranavi's brain: MALFUNCTION DETECTED. 🔥

She immediately snapped, "I'm NOT overthinking!"

Vedant leaned in slightly, his lips dangerously close to her ear as he whispered-

"Yes, you are, Miss Rai."

🔥 Pranavi = SHUT DOWN MODE ACTIVATED. 🔥

Her heartbeat went wild.

She quickly turned back to the window, pretending like nothing happened.

Vedant let out a knowing smirk before continuing his work on the phone.

Pranavi clenched her fists, her thoughts racing-

"What is happening to me? This is NOT possible... IT CAN NEVER BE POSSIBLE! Don't forget, Pranavi, he's the same arrogant idiot who ruined your life... the one who made your video viral... the one who took your degree away."

The car kept moving forward... but inside her mind, a storm had already begun.

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🔥 Next: Will Pranavi be able to deny her feelings? Or will Vedant's teasing turn even more dangerous? 🔥

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