CHAPTER 40: SUSHANT

●Khushi's P.O.V.●

"Why didn't you file a complaint to the Police? It is a crime!"

"Di, I can't do that!" The tears rolled down her cheeks.

"My wedding is in a few days. It might be called off if word gets out! And you know that if that happened, Papa would kill himself! He puts his respect above everything for." She continued, crying.

"Mandu, hear me out first!" I tightened my hold on her shoulder and shook her. She finally looked up at me.

"Do you have any evidence to prove that he is blackmailing you?"

"Huh?"

"Do you have any evidence to prove that your ex is blackmailing you? Any chats? Call recordings?"

"But di—"

"Just tell me!" I stuck to my point. Mandira gave the empty space a long minute of silent attention before shaking her head.

"Shit!"

"But, Di, I told you I can't—"

"Mandu, I'll manage the Police! I'll make sure no one knows what happened, but we definitely need some proof." I said, trying to think of a way out.

"A-are you sure?" With hope, she enquired.

"Yes. I think I ca