Aparna Subramanian

Crime Thriller

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Aparna Subramanian

Crime Thriller

Sweet Revenge

Sweet Revenge

9 mins
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"Hi, Avinash, " said Swati, " Don't you recognise me? I am your younger sister, Swati." She spoke kindly to a twenty-five-year-old boy curled up like a ball in his bed. He had lost his mental balance a couple of months ago. He loved a girl called Nidhi Mehra. They went to the same college around four years ago. Avinash's best friend Mahesh introduced him to Nidhi who also happened to be his neighbour. She reciprocated his feelings after six months. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Khanna also approved their relationship. After a brief romance, she suddenly changed her mind. She dumped him for a wealthy suitor. Avinash felt devastated. It took a couple of months for him to recover from the setback.

He joined MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. He concentrated on his studies and forgot Nidhi. He completed his post graduation with flying colours. His parents and sister were proud of him.

His happiness knew no bounds when he got a job with a multinational company with a decent salary. He went to London to complete a project for his company.

The Khanna family was grateful to God for Avinash's miraculous recovery from the heartbreak. Swati had topped her B.Sc( Biochemistry) from the Panjab University. Her parents were proud of them. She wanted to join post-graduation. Her parents gave her permission to continue her studies. However, they also started searching for a suitable bride and a bridegroom for their children.

Nidhi Mehra had blocked Avinash on the Facebook and the WhatsApp. A couple of years later, she learned from her friends that Avinash was now settled in London.

The prospect of going to London compelled her to get in touch with Avinash. Nidhi revealed her true colours after calling off her engagement with Vinod Saxena.

She decided to rekindle her relationship with Avinash with her parents' approval. She called Mahesh and said, " Hi, Mahesh! I am Nidhi, your former neighbour, and college mate. Do you have Avinash's contact number? I have misplaced it."

Mahesh replied scornfully, "Avinash is much better without you. I can't understand why you want to contact him after dumping him for a wealthy guy. He was so depressed for several months that I couldn't bear to look at him. Why don't you ruin someone else?" Nidhi pleaded, "Why don't you give me a chance to mend my ways? My parents forced me to marry another guy. I caught him cheating upon me with another girlfriend. I called off my engagement with Vinod. My parents are ready to accept Avinash as their son-in-law. I promise you that I won't ditch him again."

Mahesh finally gave in to her crocodile tears. He gave her Avinash's WhatsApp number. Nidhi thanked him and disconnected the call. She tried contacting Avinash. He ignored her calls and messages. She was persistent in her efforts to win him back. She succeeded in her fourth attempt. Avinash was glad to patch up with her. They buried the hatchets and continued their long-distance romance.

Swati and her parents were happy for Avinash. He was coming to India after a couple of months. His work was over in London. When Nidhi learned that he was not going back, she ditched him again.

Avinash was so shocked that he attempted suicide. His parents and sister took him to a psychiatrist for counselling.

They planned a family vacation to Manali. His mood changed considerably. They did everything to bring him out of depression. Their second attempt was successful. He kept himself busy to forget Nidhi. His parents showed him photos of many girls. He rejected all of them. He had lost interest in the girls. He wanted to live a bachelor's life.

Swati and her parents thought that the storm had finally subsided. Avinash was normal again. After a year, Nidhi reentered his life through her sweet talk. She convinced his family that she wouldn't dump him again. Swati didn't trust her, unlike her parents and brother. She remained cold and aloof towards Nidhi. She tried to persuade her parents and Avinash not to accept her. They turned a blind eye to her warnings. Swati's parents had also found a suitable match for her. The boy whose name was Anand fell in love with her. He was the son of her father's business partner, Dinesh Rastogi. Swati gave her consent for the marriage. Swati's parents decided to get both their children engaged on the same day.

The big day finally arrived with a bang. Swati wore a silver-coloured chiffon saree and had her hair tied into a bun.

Avinash looked handsome in his Sherwani.

Nidhi arrived with her family followed by Anand and his parents. Nidhi and Anand saw each other. Nidhi jumped with joy when she saw Anand. She said, "What a pleasant surprise, Annu! I never expected to see you after all these years. I still love you, sweetheart." Anand kissed her on her lips and said, " I missed you, darling. I love you very much." Swati was so furious that she slapped Anand. He apologised to her and said, " I am sorry Swati. I can't justify my action. You must understand the situation. We are childhood sweethearts. We promised to marry each other after we grew up." Anand's parents and Nidhi's parents were best friends. They apologised to Mr. and Mrs. Khanna. Rastogi said, " I hope you forgive me, my dear friend. I am unable to proceed with this engagement. We can continue to be friends." Avinash's father appeared to be petrified. His wife also stood still in disbelief as Anand got engaged to Nidhi. Nidhi's parents also offered their apologies. Swati felt sorry for Avinash who was crestfallen. Swati went near her father to bring him to his senses. He dropped dead owing to a massive cardiac arrest. Swati called her family doctor who declared him dead. Avinash and Swati hugged each other and cried. Their father was their hero. Their mother slipped into a coma after witnessing her husband's death. She died after a week leaving behind her son and daughter.

Avinash lost his sanity after losing his parents within fifteen days. He tried multiple suicide attempts to join his parents. He went to the lunatic asylum.

Swati wept for days together. She performed the last rites for her mother as Avinash was ill. She spent most of her time caring for her elder brother. She loved him dearly. She was not only his sister but also assumed the role of a mother.

She vowed to seek revenge and destroy Nidhi and Anand.

Seven months had passed since her parents died. Swati happened to go through her Facebook post after a long time. She saw Nidhi flaunting her baby bumps. She posed for a romantic picture with her husband, Anand. He had placed his hand over her belly. Swati felt like wringing her neck. She thought, "Your baby will not live for long. You turned me into Satan. I forgave you for snatching away my fiance. However, you killed my parents and destroyed my brother. Both of you are going to suffer for your misdeeds."

She made a couple of phone calls and a quick online payment. She smiled as she thought of a plan to wreck their married life.

It was Tuesday. She finished her breakfast of scrambled eggs and toast. She called Anand and congratulated him for becoming a father.

She said, " I don't mean to intrude in your married life. Had I been in your place, I would have asked her to undergo a DNA test to prove my paternity." Anand appeared to be flustered. " What do you mean?" he thundered, " Are you trying to create a rift between us? You are wasting your time. I know that she is carrying my child in her womb. I wouldn't believe you." She commented, "I know everything about Nidhi. She had numerous affairs with several boys. My poor brother fell in love with her. He had to pay for his misplaced trust. She dumped him thrice. Now he is in a lunatic asylum. Don't trust her too much, or you will also end up there. I don't want to see you suffering because of that woman. If you don't believe me, why don't you ask Dr. Meena Malhotra? She had aborted her fetus a couple of years ago. Please visit the Malhotra maternity clinic opposite Nidhi's house. Why don't you enjoy these pictures of your pious wife?"

Swati disconnected the call. She immediately sent him Nidhi's intimate photos with Mahesh and Avinash. She was engaged in a passionate lip lock with them.

Anand was fuming. He left for the Malhotra Maternity clinic and met Dr. Meena. She told him that Nidhi had her abortion a couple of years ago. A guy named Mahesh had accompanied her. Anand was enraged upon hearing this information. He thanked the doctor and went home.

Nidhi was anxiously waiting for him. Anand came home. He looked at her with pure hatred. He went to their bedroom and packed her clothes in a suitcase. She asked him, "What are you doing? I am not supposed to travel in this condition. Our baby might get hurt." Anand thundered, "Get out of my house, you whore! You have ruined enough men. I don't care about your baby. It is yours and not ours. You cheated me. I don't want to hear another word from you." Nidhi called her parents-in-law for help. Anand told them about her romantic flings and an abortion. They helped Anand to throw her out of their house with her luggage. They slammed the door on her face.

Nidhi kept on banging their door asking them to hear her explanation.

Anand opened the door after some time. He threw a bundle of currencies on her face. He asked her to go away and not to venture near his house. Nidhi went to her maternal home carrying her suitcase. Her parents were shocked to see her at their doorsteps. Anand had already informed them about Nidhi's cheating.

Nidhi's parents were not pleased to see her. They scolded her and closed the door on her face. She cried and pleaded with them to let her in. They turned a deaf ear to her sobs. She started having labour pain. Her mother finally gave in to her maternal affection. She opened the door and asked her husband to call an ambulance. They rushed her to a hospital where she delivered a stillborn baby. Nidhi was very upset about losing her baby. A couple of months later, Anand sent her a divorce notice. She lost her mental balance after seeing the divorce paper. She tried to commit suicide several times. Her parents admitted her to a lunatic asylum, where Avinash was an inmate.

When Swati went to meet her brother, she saw Nidhi playing with a doll. She finally got justice for her family.


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