Episode 21.
Luni had finally reached her country. She was heading toward her flat when suddenly—
"Nashito!" she heard.
She turned around.
Nashito smiled. "So this is where you live?"
Luni nodded. "Yes."
He looked around. "Where's Ariya? I don't see him."
Luni looked down, her voice heavy. "Ariya..."
Nashito's expression shifted. "What happened? Where is he?"
Luni spoke quietly. "Someone kidnapped him."
Nashito stood frozen for a moment. "Who? Did you talk to the kidnappers?"
Luni shook her head. "I don't know who took him."
Nashito could see how broken she looked. He spoke gently, "I moved to Delhi about a month ago. The day I came, I saw Ariya near the bridge. There was a girl with him. The moment she tried to hug him, he pushed her away. I couldn't hear what he said… I was too far. Then she left. I think… she might be behind this."
Luni's jaw tightened. "I'll find out."
Nashito placed a hand on her shoulder. "We'll find him. If you ever feel alone, or need anything — I live in flat number 115. We're all there."
Luni managed a small smile. "Okay."
Nashito said goodbye and left.
Luni ran toward the bridge. She stopped, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath.
Just then, a girl bumped into her. Her phone fell to the ground. Luni picked it up — and froze.
On the screen, Ariya was smiling, talking on the phone.
Luni looked at the girl's face. Her heart pounded.
It's her… the same girl from that night.
The girl grabbed her phone, got into a red car, and drove off.
But Luni smiled. "It's okay. I got the license plate number."
Now, let's see where you run.
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Reader's Question:
"Some paths are hard, but there are those who walk them anyway — just like Luni."
Do you think Luni will finally find Ariya now that she has a clue?
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