From Saroja/Kavya's point of view :

"Everything changed after you left.I used to feel lonely and miserable without you, Amma and Appa.My own father neglected my needs and wishes.Why wouldn't he when he had a son.His wife was busy with son (Rajat) .I skipped meals and was hardly offered.She made me do all household chores and when I cried no one was there to console me.I spent nights sleepless with empty stomach.I used to think about how your amma fed me and appa was there to play with me.I spent a year life like this when my step mother cancelled admission for my school.I wanted to study but we were short of money.My father gave his family priority over me and my education.He chose his wife and son throwing me in corner.One day I tried to revolt for my right when got slapped by him.I was told I am a burden and responsible for my mother's death.

From that day I stopped having any expectations from any one.I tried calling your place many times.When Rajat caught me and told this to them.I was beaten harshly by that woman and despite of hearing my cries my own father was a deaf ear.With every day something died inside me.

I was 14 when father passed away with heart attack.He died a sudden death and along with that added more miseries on my way.One day I found my step mother's distant cousin making a visit to her from city.We lived in a small village and after my father's death it became difficult to handle expenses and manage living.I got used to sleeping with hunger and that woman's foul mouth.After few days I smelled something fishy when my step mother behaved in nice manner with me.She said we cannot afford to live there now so we are moving to her brother's place in city.I refused to leave the place where I had memories the most precious.I could never think of leaving you behind there.Life or death I was bound to wait for you and I wanted to.

Fate had it planned when I was convinced that I will be sent to your place.That woman lied to me that she had a talk with your amma and appa and they were waiting for me.The news itself awaken the dead person inside me.It did not take me a minute to realize or search for truth.We left and I never imagine from there on my life was about to head towards hell.We were on train.I couldnt catch sleep the night thinking about you and living with amma and appa.A happy family for which I always desired.

It was morning when I woke up and found no one beside me.I searched for Rajat and that woman.I panicked seeing so many unknown faces.I started crying out of fear.I called out for help when found a similar face have seen before.He was man.That woman's cousin.Tiwari.He smirked at me and made me sit one of the benches in station.We were out of train and I had no clue what intention they had to do with me.

Tiwari told me they asked him to escort me till your house safely as they left for their place.I failed to trust him but then i was left with no option.I wasnt aware of the big city.Worst and biggest mistake of my life was to let my trust pass on to that moment.I didnt knew for one impulsive decision I had to suffer..so hard.We took a taxi and the journey was long.My eyes got heavy and I fell asleep.When I opened my eyes I found myself on same taxi.Tiwari was out talking to someone.I looked around and it was a secluded area.I could see no one there.here I was expecting to see you when I got the shock of my life.I heard that man making promise to someone that he got a girl of this age whose mother has sold her off at meaty price.I was to be delivered to some client's place.So I was sold by that woman.She got rid of me and chose this way out.She got money but wasnt she a woman?How could she not think twice before doing that to someone whom she had seen for all these years.

I ran as fast as I could.The place not known and dark streets I wandered that night for hours.I lost out all energy feeling drained.A car came on my way and was about to hit me when I was saved.Still I hit my head on a stone and was bleeding.I managed to find a pair of eyes looking at me with sympathy before I lost senses.That night the savior was someone who till now managed to make my journey less painful in all meanings.

Shakeela saved me.Next morning I was in a room and my head was bandaged.My throat dried and felt too weak to have any conversation.Hours passed and soon it came down to me how and where I landed.The place was worse than hell as I saw with my own eyes the people there.Shakeela took care of me and I made fruitless attempts to run from there.A 14 year girl was like gold struck for them.I begged to Shakeela to help me escape from there.She gave into seeing my helpless state when I found another woman creating hurdles for me.

I was slapped quite few times and even Shakeela bore the brunt for me.She fought for me but in vain.What destiny planned for me I had to go through it.Jameela gave me rest for few weeks.I was living somehow.Shakeela was solace for me.We talked and bonded well.She knew truth behind the actual motive why I was kept there yet.She chose to avoid that from me.

The frequent visits of men with lust written on their faces did amuse me.Slowly I got it how girls survived there and they accepted their life.I thought for hours and days passed.Shakeela fought for me with Jameela and I didnt knew how surprisingly she managed to save me from clutches.I was to be trained for dance.Spared for unknown time period.I knew it all and my silence worked.I was learning dance and I had no option.I have left all hopes but one night I discussed with Shakeela about you and family.After thinking for while she promised me she will find out about you and then she will take me to you safe and sound.I was so elated.

Again my destiny betrayed me.In a big city like Hyderabad how can someone manage to look for a single person.Shakeela failed in her attempts to reach you and on other hand this news reached Jamila's ears.The torment one had to go through to save me.I was shaken from inside.The extent to which they can torture a person physically and mentally.Shakeela did not say a word about what they did with her.Instead she kept on supporting me.

The night came when Kavya ended.I was forced to get decked up.Was made to wear revealing clothes and gave a gaudy look.I cried till choked for breath.No one heard my pleas.They locked up Shakila.Jameela asked her men to end Shakila's life if I did not obey their words.I fell on her feet.Begged to save my honor as well as a person's life.They paid no heeds.Alas I had no option but to surrender.I wiped my tears and entered my death bed walking on fire.

My first client came when I was 16.I was asked to wait for him in room and he came.He gave heavy price to spend night with me.All I could think for end minutes your face, the memories we had and the promise which will never come true.Realization did not hit me when I was thrown into physical and emotional breakdown.I screamed and sobbed letting my tears flow.My body was devoured by hungry dogs till i felt too weak to lose my senses.I lost my honor.I had nothing to offer Kavya so.She died a death that night.

With time I learnt to embrace the dark truth of my life.Be it anything they gave me food and shelter.I intended to end my life.Suicide seemed far more better to me but.I could not do that.Because a strong sense wrecked my thoughts.It was not only me who became target and pawn for people like Jameela.They found hundreds of Kavya destroying their lives way to death every single day.I realized what would death bring me?No solace and satisfaction.My life was already thrown into pitch of darkness but not end.I can still do good for them who were yet to be captured.From that day I made up my mind and pledged to put an end to evils like Jameela.

My inner strength grew stronger each day and each time I attended to a different animal for night.I lost emotions and my will became heinous.I was rooting for ways to bring destruction to that place.That was not easy and giving in was option for me.I was a gold for Jameela which she took full advantage of.My age and physical beauty attracted men and she earned heavy from me than any one else.I planned composing myself.No one knew except Shakila what turmoil had been going inside me.

Everything was going smoothly balanced in life until you came.I saw your picture one day news paper.Arjun Reddy has become a business tycoon.Learnt about amma appa's death.How could I fail to recognize you and promise.I laughed at my state and after long I controlled myself from breaking down.Shakeela asked me to contact you.How could I - and why should I.You were not at fault for this plight.Why should I own right to destroy you for my selfish reasons.I wasn't Kavya anyore but Saroja.You promised Kavya who died long ago.

Things turned difficult for me again when I found you in front of my eyes.A place where I died of shame and you made a visit to me.I thought for time how I will be able to face you.Then it strike me why you have come there.Obviously Kavya was dead for you then.A rich hefty businessman must have come to quench his thirst.Saroja inside me gave me strength to face you and I did like a regular client attending.I realized the moment your eyes were boring into mine.They carried risk for me and compulsion.I did not wanted to give you any chance.I acted all way.That night you proved me my Arjun was still there waiting for me and I broke down after you left.You did not touch my body but my soul.

Shakeela asked me to tell you truth directly.I strictly warned her.My doubts increased when you stopped coming and I thought I succeeded to make you believe.Nonetheless you were adamant on your stand.You added more obstacles on my way.My aim was to escape from there after arranging for some good money which only I had way to earn and you stopped that.I was mad at you.I blasted Jameela and then got to know she has made up her mind to handover me to you.She only knew the language of money.

I was quick to escape from there.I didnt knew about your reach and ended up getting caught by you.Every time I trie dhard to disconnect you from all string that gives you any trace of Kavya related to me.I swallowed hard pills to make you believe my identity.Seduced you, insulted you and sold myself.Your love and faith on me made me weaker - unknowingly I was distracted from my mission.All this while I was in contact with Shakila.She told me to forget everything and start a new life with you.How could I even for my own self I could not betray you.I did not had courage to destroy me.A stain like me holds no value in society and your life.

I knew you were taking me to some doctor so that I regain my memory back.The memory story was made up by me.I asked Shakeela to tell you when your men inquired her how I reached there.She told you half truth that due to accident she found me I lost memory.Thats how I became Saroja.I smiled myself the courage with which every time you embraced me knowing my identity.I challenged you and you lived up to every challenge - your promise.I lied to you.You were out of senses when frustration gripped you.You failed to make me remember anything and you were on track of losing your Kavya.I felt miserable that I was reason who caused you pain.

I did what you told me.Followed command of yours and from inside the dead emotions and feelings started budding in.I loved you but love was not made for me.The mention of marriage was last strike for me.I put an end to pent up emotions.I found only one way to escape from you.Knew well you wont pay heeds to my protests and end up marrying me.Thats why I ran.I was looking for new destination through which I can achieve what I wanted to.Shakila was with me half mind.She did not wanted to support me.By that time I have awaken the dead Kavya and she could see that on me.I decided I would do anything to earn money but not sell myself to anyone else.You owned me and whatever I was left with I could not muster courage to get it stained.

Your adamant nature defeated me.I did not give up and fought.It was painful and tiring process to again make you realize I was not the one you were looking for.I was Saroja and that was my real identity.I entered sacred bond of marriage with only person whom I loved truly from heart.I belonged to you.I had no way than to surrender to you.Before I could break you and exit from your life forever you caught me off guard.You were aware of truth and I.. I failed.badly.

This.is truth of how Kavya ended and..Saroja started.I pray no one gets to see this life and.Even death would have felt like a bliss if.Saroja did not have a Arjun in her life."

He let her break down into loud sobs after a pause.He was stiff and a rigid expression.She cried her heart out and her screams tore his heart.A knife would have stabbed him less hard than the shrieks she was giving into.He shut his eyes and pulled her into his arms.Even he could not stop his tears making their way out.Both cried and dared to let the emotional break down take over them for the time.Let it go and this is what they did for one last time.

Arjun kissed her tears away as she took hiccups.She hid herself in his arms.He could see no traces of Saroja on that face now.The bold and facade of confidence was gone.It was the Kavya he left who used to come to him to protect her from all odds.The embrace was so tight none of them felt to loosen the hold and break apart.

After minutes of satisfaction she looked at his eyes.He touched her hair and kissed her forehead.He kissed her cheeks and showed her eyes making it point not to waste a single tear from now on those memories which never meant anything to him.

A-"End this.and I would love to erase the part of your life which you lived with such courage and strength.My love for you reached some level Kavii.Please let it go now.And.I would make a promise today.You were mine and you are mine.No one can ever try to keep you away from me.be it destiny or any other means.I will get you from anywhere.I hope you know Arjun Reddy never breaks his promise."

She smiled through the tears and gave a nod.

S-"I.I.I dont know if I will be able to let it go by one.It will take time.But.All I know.I want to be with you now.Dont let me go ever.Please.Arjun."

A-"I have all time for you.and I am a stubborn man.What is mine I never let it lose or go away from me.Then you are my wife and soul reason I am breathing for.How can I think of letting you go."

He bumped her head with hers and finally a moment to cherish for.She raised her brows soon and he took her hands in his kissing them.

S-"Tell me something.How did you know.I mean when did you gt to know I know everything.I was acting all way?"

He smirked and cupped her cheeks with his hands.Rubbing his nose on hers he spoke hoarsely.

A-"Sweetheart I have always been 10 steps ahead from you.Even if you managed to fool me your eyes could never deceive me.I had more trust on my Kavya than the Saroja who left no stone unturned to make me believe on something.I would never give way for."

S-"You love me this much?"

He shaked his head side ways and stretched his arms wider.

A-"This.this.and this much."

She did not wasted a second to run into his open arms.The embrace put an end to the struggle of impatient souls.It was just the beginning for them  rather end to Saroja.

"Love is a meeting of two souls, fully accepting light and dark within each other."

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The most difficult chapter I have ever written and longest too.I spent more than an hour to transform my thoughts into words.Overwhelmed and thankful for the response I have got for this story.Thank you and even dark stories can have happy endings I believe.Only we need to see life from different view.Sadly very few could come up with courage and acceptance like Arjun.Since its a story so I gave best from my side and from both ends showed the war of emotions,heart and mind.

This is not end well - few more things are left.Part two of epilogue short and sweet treat for my readers. Thank you once again.Except honest comments and votes since we will we wrapping it up with next update.

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