Prologue The waves crashed against the shores of Goa, whispering secrets of love and crime. Amidst the neon lights and dark alleys, two souls collided - one running from her past, the other buried deep in a world of danger.

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Escape to Nowhere Priya Verma had never felt so lost. Mumbai had suffocated her, every corner of the city echoing her failures and heartbreaks. But the worst part was Sachin.

Sachin, the man she once loved, had turned into her worst nightmare. He had been charming at first, making her believe in love. But behind closed doors, he was a monster - controlling, abusive, and greedy. As a successful digital marketing professional in Mumbai, Priya had built a stable life for herself, but Sachin had slowly chipped away at her independence. He took her money, belittled her dreams, and, when angered, left bruises that never quite faded from her soul.

One night, when his rage turned violent yet again, Priya made a decision. She packed a small bag, emptied what little savings he hadn't touched, and boarded a train to Goa. She didn't know what she was looking for - maybe peace, maybe a fresh start. But fate had different plans.

Rohit Malhotra had seen her before. It was at the Madgaon railway station - her pretty face caught his attention, but it was her deep brown eyes that held him captive. They weren't just beautiful; they were filled with pain, a sadness that intrigued him. He watched her from a distance, observing how she hesitated before stepping into the taxi, her hands clutching her bag like it held the last remnants of her life.

Later that evening, when he saw her again in a dimly lit bar in Calangute, he knew it wasn't a coincidence. She was running from something, and Rohit had a habit of uncovering secrets.