The balance is not correct, and so is the relationship. We seem to be on a balancing rock, watching from either side. I fear this relationship no longer exists. Moreover, she had supported him during his bad times ever since he was fifteen. It was the cruelest and the most humiliating moment of his life. Virat tried to mull over the scenario a zillion times, but he could not possibly comprehend the beauty of the whole scene because he was deadened that day and had been suffering a personal crisis.Virat’s girlfriend, Payal was not happy with their relationship and was leaving peacefully without giving him even a slightest hint of sadness and pain.This particular gesture of hers irked him. An abrupt shower as the sky opened up, turned the grey black backdrop of the city to light grey and everybody appeared uplifted. There was an extensive crowd at the station, but Virat’s eyes were fixed on the swollen black clouds that were slowly building up, darkening the sky and blotting out the burning sun. The sky was an amalgam of ruby red and orange, highlighting the day end. If you wish to know more about me or share your thoughts on the story, do write to me at and Payal Thanks to all those who discouraged me, thus in a way strengthening me. I owe my work to Ankita Mahajan, Aniket Kapoor, Gaurav Chawla, Jenny Chawla and Prashant Gandhi. Words would not be enough to describe this special friend Priyanka Dey, for brainstorming this project and giving me new ideas and a vision to write this thriller. Aarti Motiani, for the final edits, as she patiently went through the successive first edits and made constructive suggestions along with finalizing the script. I’d like to thank my first editor, Bina Biswas, for the book edits – mending it, polishing it and coming up with the best. It was you who gave me the idea of a case study, which lent the story its credible edge. Thanks Vikram for all the gyaan, you have always been a great help.You were the one who guided me towards the right way when I hit a blind end. I would like to thank my mates Akhil and Shshank for constantly supporting, encouraging and motivating me.Thanks to Amit,Aman, Jai, Pawandeep, Sunil and Varun for being there they are more like family than just friends. Although the list is not really long, I have tried my best to acknowledge everyone who has helped me write this novel. I would like to thank my sweet li’l girlfriend, who is always in my thoughts as she inspires me to keep writing, and yes, it is because of her that I am a writer today. I owe it to my critics, who are the real friends, a hearty thanks to all who truly make my efforts worthwhile by their constructive criticism. I would like to say thanks to my Bade Papa who strengthened my thoughts and lent his unconditional support my readers, since they cherished my work and inspired me to keep writing. This story to me in my dream… Acknowledgements No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the Publishers. The author asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work.Īll rights reserved. Any resemblance to people, living or dead, places, events, communities or organisations is purely coincidental. The characters, places, organisations and events described in this book are either a work of the author’s imagination or have been used fictitiously. Srishti Publishers & Distributors in 2017 Publishers & Distributors Srishti Publishers & Distributors