" He pressed me against the tree and forced my arms up. Kate swiftly snapped the cuffs around my wrists and tied a blindfold around my eyes. It was da...rk, cold and still humid from the rain earlier. I wore nothing but my nightgown, so the temperature was really getting to me. I started to shutter and for the next five minutes, the two left me to my misery, only whispering to each other ever now and again. The suspense alone was driving me insane. Those five minutes felt like eternity, especially. As long as you see value in what we share, I will be more than happy to be with you. If you ever tire of me or find someone who suits you better, just show me to the door, and I’ll respect your wishes.’ ‘Mandy, I told Sandy I wanted a full understanding of your situation, so I wouldn’t need to get it from you, as I want you to be able to focus on things within your control, rather than things out of your control. Anytime you feel a desire to talk about things out of your control, I’ll be here. I ran into a friend of mine at dinner the other night. I didn't know she was in town and she wants to meet up for dinner. She won't be here next week, so this is really the only chance I have to see her." I understand," I said. I tried to keep the dejection out of my voice."So, here's a few options," she said. "Are you still here next week?"I told her that I was."OK, we can just put it off until next week if you want, though that's not my preference," she said."Mine either," I added."OK," she. Tum mujhe Avi bula sakte ho.” Avi consoled him.After a lot of consoling and assurance that nothing will happen to him, Birju finally blurted out the truth.“Ab kaa batayein Avi bhaiya. Ee dono miya biwi, humri jindagi jhand kar diye hain. Bahut paisa hai dono ke pass. Fir bhi humko kutte ki tarah rakhte hain. Bahut kam paisa dete hain aur dhamkatein hai humko nikal denge. Aur kahi aur humko naukri tak nahi mil paye, aisi halat kar denge. Bhaiya ghar me biwi, baal-bacha sab humko palna bhi hota.