The waves had not been gentle to the two travelers and by the time the boat reached the shore, it was about to capsize. With shaky legs, they stepped on the land. Only heavens knew how glad they were to step on the land. For them, this land was heaven...the most beautiful place.

Aadhira feet didn't support her weight and she fell face-first on the sand. Her mouth tasted the saline water and she spat on the floor. Shraddha tried to come for her friend's support but she met with the same fate.

They heard shouting from afar and within minutes, a group of five men gathered around them. Aadhira...