The moon hung high in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the Singhania mansion as Ram and Dhruv stood at the entrance, their hearts pounding in unison. The sound of struggle echoed within, a stark reminder of the danger that lurked just beyond the threshold. Dhruv, fueled by adrenaline, pushed the door wider, the hinges creaking in protest.

“Stay close, Ram,” he whispered, stealing a glance at his friend, whose face was etched with concern. “We can’t let anything happen to them.”

Inside, the shadows danced ominously, and the tension thickened. Siya stood resolute, her eyes locked on the figure looming over Tara. The shadowy figure’s features were obscured, but the glint of recognition sparked in Ram's eyes. It was Vikram, a man from his past—a rival whose jealousy had once threatened everything Ram held dear.

“Vikram?” Ram’s voice cut through the chaos, a mix of disbelief and anger. “What are you doing here?”

Vikram turned slowly, a sinister smile creeping across his face. “Ah, the prince of Jaipur has come to rescue his damsels. How quaint.” His voice dripped with mockery, each word a taunt.

“Let them go!” Ram stepped forward, his heart racing not just from fear but from the memories of their past confrontations. “This has nothing to do with you.”

“Oh, but it does,” Vikram replied, his gaze flicking between Ram and Siya. “You see, I’ve always been drawn to what you cherish. And now, I intend to take it all from you.”

Siya, emboldened by Ram's presence, stepped closer to Tara, who was visibly shaken. “You won’t get away with this, Vikram. We’re not afraid of you.”

“Brave words from the woman who’s about to witness her friend’s downfall,” he sneered, taking a step closer, the tension thickening like a storm cloud ready to burst.

Just then, Dhruv, having regained his composure, moved swiftly to flank Ram. “We’ll protect them,” he declared, eyes burning with determination. “You’re outnumbered.”

With that, the standoff escalated. Ram felt a rush of adrenaline as he prepared to confront Vikram. “You made a mistake coming here. This is my family you’re threatening.”

“Family?” Vikram laughed, a harsh sound that echoed around the room. “You think they care for you? You think they’ll stand by you when the chips are down?”

As Ram’s fists clenched, ready to defend his loved ones, Tara’s voice rang out, cutting through the tension. “Enough! You want to fight? Then let’s make this fair.” She stepped forward, her gaze fierce. “You face all of us, together.”

Surprised, Vikram hesitated for a moment, then scoffed. “You think numbers will save you? I’ll show you the true meaning of fear.”

The air crackled with tension as the two sides faced off. Ram’s heart raced, knowing that the safety of the people he loved was at stake. He glanced at Siya, who stood resolute, and Dhruv, who nodded, signaling their readiness to fight.

But just as they were about to make their move, the sound of sirens pierced through the night, growing louder by the second. Vikram’s expression shifted from confidence to panic, and he glanced around, weighing his options.

“Next time, Ram,” he hissed, stepping back into the shadows, “remember that I will always be lurking.”

With that, he vanished into the darkness, leaving behind a tense silence filled only with the distant wail of approaching police sirens.

As the officers burst into the house moments later, Ram turned to Siya and Tara, who were visibly shaken but unharmed. “Are you both alright?” he asked, his voice tinged with concern.

Siya nodded, her eyes wide with a mix of fear and relief. “We are, thanks to you.”

Dhruv placed a reassuring hand on Tara’s shoulder. “We need to figure out what he wants and why he’s back.”

Ram’s mind raced, caught in a whirlwind of thoughts. The danger wasn’t over; Vikram’s threats loomed like a dark cloud, and he knew that they had to be prepared for whatever came next.

As the police took their statements, Ram glanced at Siya, their eyes locking in a moment of understanding. They were in this together, against the shadows of the past that threatened to tear them apart.

“Whatever happens, we’ll face it together,” Ram promised, the weight of their situation heavy upon them but their bond stronger than ever.

In the back of his mind, he knew that this was only the beginning. With Vikram’s return, the stakes had been raised, and a new chapter of their lives was about to unfold, one filled with uncertainty, danger, and the unbreakable ties of love and friendship.

After two days, they all gathered in hall of raghuvanshi mansion, to decide the engagement date of Ram and siya.

Today they were also doing ganesh pujan for the new beginning of their life. Mansion was decorated with yellow and white flowers.

Everyone were going here and there.

After some time the puja started, "yuvraj cover your head with something" Pandit ji said.

Ram looked for handkerchief in his pocket, but then he stopped and put siya's duppata on his head.

Siya's eyes widened in shock and she looked at Ram, who was looking in front with joint hands and behaving like nothing happened. And then the puja started.

Abhinav proudly looked at ram and then isha. Isha also looked at abhinav with a look of'we raised him well'.

Pandit ji told them that their engagement will be after one week.

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