Disha's POV,

It was an another fine day in Villach, a small city in Austria. The sky was warm and clear as always. I was on my way to work. Finally, everything went back to it's course. I can't believe it's already been a year.

Unfortunately, all the good times had to come to an end someday, isn't it? But I didn't knew that day would be today. I did not expect to see him here again even in my wildest dreams, I just want to believe this moment in my life was not real. But it turns out to be real, my heart was pounding so fast, I was trying to run away from this place but couldn't able to move my legs, everything around me stood still and the only thing going through my mind was,

"I DON'T WANT TO RETURN TO THAT HELL AGAIN".

I started running away from my office lobby. Even though it has been a year everything feels like yesterday. I will not forget each and every minute I spent with him... I ran as fast as I can hoping to get away from him before he finds me here.

I went back to my apartment and started packing my bags, suddenly I heard a familiar voice behind me,

"What happened, Disha?? Why are you packing ?? ".

I turned back immediately, finding my best friend Natalie standing with my files and handbag which I left in the lobby before running back to my apartment, She is the only person who I can trust here, I wish I could tell her everything but I know I will end up hurting her as well. People will eventually get hurt when they know about my past, so I decided to lock myself in to prevent others from getting hurt.

She rushed inside the room throwing my stuff on the bed, I wasn't able to look into her eyes and answer that question. I just told her,

"It's my time to leave this place".

She grabbed me by my shoulder, saying,

"I know from the beginning that you were hiding something from me, but I didn't know for sure what it was ... I tried everyday to make you open up and get rid of all the burdens you were carrying. However I failed as a friend"

Disha's POV,

Hearing those words after many years, I can't control my tears anymore. I know if I stood there even for another second, I will drag her into my mess, so I started walking away from her without uttering a word, controlling my tears, but suddenly she shouted with tears in her eyes,

"PLEASE TELL ME, WHY? "...

Disha's POV,

Watching her crying ...., Tears started flooding my eyes, I can't hold back anymore. I must leave as soon as possible.

If he finds her, he will torture her to get me. I have already lost many people in my life, I can't lose anyone anymore... I hugged her for one last time thanking her for everything she did for past one year, I know am going to leave this place, Natalie and others one day but why its paining in my chest.

"Why me?? Why is it always me??"

This one question was haunting me every minute... Every good memory of this place started to flashback in my mind however this pain is not new to me... Finally, I reached the airport... Even though I had felt this pain before, I can't shake off this again from my heart. It was not a long journey but this place helped me to live peacefully for a while.

Now it's time for me to leave this place or I will end up hurting people again. I looked back one last time and entered the airport wondering where to go, I went to the counter to ask about the departure of the next flight, but I was too late they already found me. Some people were running away from me and a few were acting strange... I got scared and started to run away from the airport to reach the nearby bus stop. But they blocked both the exit and entrance. What next?

Disha's POV,

I ran into the washroom to think of a plan to escape from this place. Since it was early in the morning, the janitors were taking the garbage to the garbage truck, which was parked at the back gate. I had no other choice but to hide inside the truck to get away; it's the only way I had. I somehow managed to get on the garbage truck and finally reached the exit.

Meanwhile, at Taiga's office room,

I knew it was her. This time, I'm not going to let her run.

(Knock!! knock!)

"COME IN."

A young man walked in furiously.

"Hey Lee."

Taiga's POV,

Lee is my stepbrother, his mom died in an accident when he was three years old, after that incident we took him into care. Now we both are taking care of our business together.

Lee,

Tai as you guessed she went to the airport; shall I send our men there.

Taiga's POV,

A burst of laughter escaped me upon hearing that, leaving my brother with a perplexed expression. He queried once more, "Taiga, do you want me to send our men to the airport?"

I responded, "No need for that. Just tell Bob to gather all his men near the bus stops and railway stations and ask him to wait for my signal. And one more crucial thing – she must not notice them.

He couldn't fathom why I resisted the idea of heading to the airport, expressing his confusion with a puzzled tone.

"But, bro, I told you... She is in the airport. Why do we have to gather our men near the bus stops? Are you drunk, Taiga?"

I simply smiled and responded,

"Lee, if I know Disha, she would've guessed our moves by now and shifted to her next escape route, likely via bus or train to reach any nearby village or city. So, trust me, I know what I am doing."

Lee's emotional nature takes precedence, driven by an eagerness to locate Disha, fueled by an incident from four years ago. With a concerned gaze, he inquired,

"How can you be so sure about that? You know she had already tricked you once."

Rarely did he pose such probing questions to me. His vengeful spirit typically overpowered his kind demeanor, fearing that my fraternal sentiment might lean towards aiding her escape. As an elder brother, I empathetically addressed him,

"Of course, I remember, my little brother. But just keep this in mind—people always learn from their mistakes, and don't worry, I'm not here to save her."

His face registered surprise as he questioned me,

"I don't understand, Tai. Why this woman again? You know what we lost because of her. Did you forget everything, brother?"

I grappled with the complexity of Lee's question, uncertain myself about why I continued pursuing her despite all she had done to me. A smile played on my lips as I confessed,

"I have been asking the same question to myself for many years now, still unable to find the reason why, Lee."

Without uttering a word, he left the room to assemble our men near the bus stops. As I contemplated her discovery of our location, a determined thought echoed within me,

"This is the end to our hide and seek, Disha!"

At AIRPORT,

In Disha's POV,

Achoo!!! I think he is cursing me. I need to leave this place, but something is definitely wrong here. Why the hell is the truck not moving? I need to go before somebody notices me.

After a few minutes,

The truck reached near the entry gate. I got down from the truck and rushed myself to the entrance again, trying to get away from people. Wondering about Taiga, whenever I think about him, I get a lump in my throat. No, this is not the time to think negative.

I must hurry up. After an hour, I reached the city bus stop, waiting to get on any bus. Suddenly, my mobile phone started to ring. I picked up, seeing Mathew's name on the screen. Mathew is Natalie's fiancé, and I don't know why, but I'm getting a bad feeling about this. After a few seconds, I made up my mind to pick up the call.

With fear, I answered,

"Hello. Hello, Mathew... Is everything OK?"

There was no answer from the other side, and I got scared. I shouted, "MATHEWWW!" Still, there was no response. I didn't know what to do.

"Damn, why is he not answering the call after picking it up?"

Oh my God! Don't tell me they already got them. No, no, nothing like that should happen again.

After a few seconds, he replied back,

"Hello!! Hello, Hello.... Helloooooo Disha."

In Disha's POV, relief washed over me upon hearing his voice.

"Idiot, are you trying to give me a heart attack?"

After hearing my voice clearly, he started shouting,

"Disha, please come here soon. I need your help. Please, save me."(sobbing)

I felt a rush of fear. Without even contemplating the consequences, I asked the driver to turn the car to the 2nd Market Street, where Nat and Mathew were living. Meanwhile, I called him to gather details about the situation and inquire about Nat. He mentioned that she was not there. Panic set in, and I tried calling Nat, but she did not answer my calls.

This wasn't like Nat. No matter how important the work, she never failed to pick up our calls, and I grew increasingly anxious about the situation.

I kept dialing Nat again and again,

"Nat, pick up the call. Pick up, PICK UP, PICKkkkkk UP, damn it"...But it was of no use. I must hurry.

Line dead

"Mathew!! Mathew!! Shit shit"

The connection between me and Mathew also got disconnected, I asked the driver to speed up a little.

The urgency gripped me, knowing they mustn't be found by him at any cost. The air hung heavy with the unsettling echoes of screaming noises and gunshots just before the disconnection. I fervently hoped they were not involved. "Please, God, don't do this to me." The plea escaped my lips as I grappled with the unknown, a sinking feeling settling deep within.

Tire screeches

Thank you, keep the change sir...

Disha's POV,

Mat, Nat don't worry I won't let them hurt you.. Please hang on....

I opened the door calling their names with fear,

"Mathewwww, Nataa",

But the atmosphere was quite a surprise. It was calm and cool.

Seeing me Mathew called,

"Ah Disha?? come in.. Come in".

I walked in and asked him,

Mathew are you alright? Where is he?.

Calmly he asked,where is who?.

I really don't understand the situation,... I got scared and started searching the rooms.

Suddenly Mathew shouted,

" Whom are you looking for, hey Disha stupid. Why are you going inside my room? Hey fool stop that's my washroom..."

Thankfully no one is here, I thanked God while smiling at him and forgot everything for a second then I realised no one is here.

"Huh!!! WHAT NO ONE IS HERE!!!

Again with a calm face he said," yes, no one is here and started to talk nonsense".

Disha are you looking for someone?? Why are you making a mess at my home. Let me watch this series.. Ah where is my potato chips.. Hey Disha can you pass that bowl, why are staring at me.. Hey why is your face turning red, are you feeling shy?? Ha ha ha I just asked you to pass the bowl...Oh now I get it, even you can't resist my charms... (Rubbing his forehead) but am sorry Disha, my heart already belongs to someone. Maybe good luck next time. However, I can make an exception for you, since you are my friend. Ah !what?....Are you ready? ha ha ha ha..

I clenched my fist in anger.

Hey Disha why are you clenching your fist now... I am just kidding don't get mad.. Hey?

I got irritated by his silly jokes and threw a bowl at him,

"How dare you!!"

He started to cry in pain, "ouch! Ah!

We both started to quarrel,

Disha you monster why did you hit me?? I told you, I was just kidding.

Mathew you split chin I'm gonna kill you today.

WHAT KILL ME ??... Wait why?? Hey Disha if you don't wanna marry me just tell me don't use violence....

Why the hell did you call me you bone head?? You better have a good reason Mathew.

Ah Disha do I need a reason to call you. After all I'm your best friend but I called you this time to ask a favor.

Favor??. Then why did you scream on the phone like someone was about to kill you...

About that, I was writing a dialogue script for my next series. And yes I forgot to ask you, Can you teach me how to make that Indian sweet which you made on Christmas eve....

Seriously Mathew, you called me to come here just to ask me this recipe, (shaking his head in all directions) and this is your emergency....

(Immediately falling on his knees) Disha please forgive me.

Disha's POV,

Suddenly there was a knocking sound on the door,

Mathew went to open the door thinking it might be Nat while I was cleaning the potato chips from the floor which were scattered because of our fight. Suddenly I heard Mathew shouting,

Who are you guys??

Disha's POV,

I started running toward the door, and I couldn't believe to see the person who was standing on the doorstep, I.. It... It's him....

Taiga was standing right in front of me, Even though I know he's gonna hurt Mathew I was able to do nothing.

By watching me he took his pistol from his back of the belt, my body became cold since I know what is coming next, I know he will try to kill Mathew after seeing us together so to distract him I said,

Taiga it is not whaa .... (Gun shot sound)

But it was too late, he shot Mathew's left leg, my body automatically turned to move away like it always did, running from problems is not new to me, but even though Mathew was shot he was trying to save me even in that pain,

Ahhhh, ahh ahh Disha run, call the cops...GO

Those words stopped me from moving. It reminded me who I was in the past,why people have to die to save a person like me.

But that one second of hesitation, took my life to the beginning again (smirks) like a sand clock. And this time there is no running... I am stuck.