Vihana:

I didn't understand where I am and I struggled to open my eyes. I rubbed my eyes a few times and blinked too many times by now. Finally, I made it. I opened my eyes. I looked around only to find darkness everywhere making no difference either I open my eyes or close them.

"Hello, is anyone over there?" I shouted as much as I can.

Where am I? Why did they bring me here? I understood that I was abducted by someone. But why and who are they?

I remembered the last night where I was getting ready for my marriage with the bridegroom selected by my dad. I remembered my bridegroom and my dad.

The bridegroom, the one who is fond of girls and I am nothing but a business deal to him. He wants to marry me as a penalty for my dad's inability to clear his debt. I didn't want to be his possession where I will get no love or value. Nonetheless, I could do nothing about it, because everything was already decided without my consent.

My dad, the great Alokanand, was one of the famous entrepreneurs in India. Now, he lost everything in business, and we were almost on the streets, and only this marriage can save us. I am happy to see this situation of my dad because I always believe that your deeds decide your future. His past deeds decided his present, and that's the justice done by God.

To everyone, I am the heiress of the great Alokanand and princess of his business world. No one knows the struggle I went through and my silent screams behind the door of my room. I don't remember even a single day where I was happy. Every day my day starts with an unknown fear and ends with limitless tears. This marriage would double my troubles and makes me a puppet in the hands of my husband. As a possession, I am going to be transferred from my father to my husband.

I don't know who is this secret saviour who saved me, though I didn't ask for help. It was a rare thing to call a kidnapper as a saviour. But the credit goes to my parents and bridegroom who made me matured enough to be positive even in the worst circumstances.

The saying "Life is always unpredictable" was true in my case. By this time, I should be a wife of a stranger and in his room waiting for him. But, I am here in this dark room waiting for my abductor to thank him.

I started hating my would be, the day I saw him for the first time. His lustful looks and disgusting words made me feel to escape from him. He talked to me for the ten minutes and described my body and looks. I felt as if I am nude before him with his talk. How could someone speak this way with a girl whom he saw for the first time? I am happy to get abducted by this person.

But, what would everyone in the wedding hall think of me? They would think that I had eloped with my love. Daughter of Alokanand, Ms Vihana had eloped from her marriage. This will be the headline which appears in every newspaper and news channel tomorrow. Maybe knowing this, he may call off the wedding. That's better for me.

But, what if he didn't cancel the wedding? Every kidnapper will have a few demands. What if this kidnapper calls my dad for his claims and then they will come to know that I was abducted and didn't elope. Then obviously that person may agree to marry me.

I didn't want that marriage or that kind of life which has no value. I have my dreams for which I want to work hard. It's my life and how can I let a stranger lead it. I don't want to be an anonymous person in the crowd. I want a recognition where every girl chooses me as her role model.

Suddenly, I felt a pain in my stomach indicating me of my hunger. Except for the darkness, I didn't find anything. I clutched my stomach and sat silently.

"Hello, Ms Vihana!"

I tried to find out from where the voice entered into the room.

"Don't try to find out the source of my voice. You can't find me. How is the darkness? Did you enjoy it?"

Is he mad? How can someone enjoy the darkness?

"Darkness, the only companion in your failure and loneliness. It's the best medicine to cure the pain and make a person forget the unbearable pain. It's the only witness for the tears we shed and crimes we do. But still no one likes it, and everyone blames it though it embraces you whenever you need it."

Why is he teaching me about darkness? I have already experienced darkness throughout my life and fed up with it.

"Who are you? Why did you abduct me?"

"To give you the life which you have never expected."

"What do you mean?"

"Have you ever imagined living in darkness without food and water at least for a day?"

I had already spent such days in my life many times.

"What?"

"You have never imagined it, right? Now I will help you to experience it."

"Why are you doing this to me? What did I do to you?"

"Remember your past by enjoying your present in the darkness."

"But I have never harmed anyone in my life till now."

"Take your time to remember. You have two more days. Till then no one disturbs you. Bye!" the voice said.

"Hey, how can I live in darkness without food and water? Are you a psycho?" I yelled.

"Hello, the lover of darkness, can you hear me?"

There was no answer. I shut my mouth to save my energy. What does he want? Who is he? I tried to remember my past. But, I didn't remember any incident where I harmed someone.