You follow her inside, leading Minu into a small but welcoming living room. "Mother," you begin, "this is Minu. She was being chased by some men from the Red Light Area. I found her while she was running away."

Your mother looks at Minu with sympathy and understanding in her eyes. "Oh, dear," she says softly, taking a seat on the couch beside you. "Come here, sweetie. You must be terribly frightened."

Tentatively, Minu climbs off the back of the motorcycle and follows you inside. The smell of food fills her nostrils, making her stomach growl despite everything else that's happened. She hesitates in the doorway, glancing at your mother nervously before finally allowing herself to be drawn towards the comforting presence on the couch.

"I-I am sorry for putting you through all this..." she whispers as she sits down beside your mother. "I didn't know where else to go..."

She looks back at you, waiting patiently for your answer. The silence stretches on, filled only by the sound of your beating hearts. Finally, you speak, your voice soft yet resolute. "Stay as long as you like, Minu," you say. "This house will always be your home."

Her face breaks out into a radiant smile, tears of happiness welling up in her eyes. She flings her arms around you, nearly knocking you off balance as she hugs you tightly. "Thank you!" she exclaims, her voice muffled against your chest.

You wrap your arms around her, holding her close as she cries onto your shirt. Your heart overflows with joy and gratitude, knowing that this young woman has found a new lease on life with you. And for the first time in years, your home feels truly complete.

With renewed determination, Minu hurried to get herself ready for their dinner date. She brushed her hair, tied it back into a ponytail, and applied a bit of makeup in an attempt to look presentable. Once she was satisfied with her appearance, she stepped outside to find Raj waiting on his motorcycle just as he'd promised.

She swallowed nervously as he held out a hand to help her onto the bike behind him.

As they drove through the city, Minu could feel the warmth of Raj's body pressed against hers, making her heart race even faster. It was strange how quickly things had changed between them; just a few days ago she'd been running for her life and now here they were, sharing an intimate moment on his motorcycle.

The restaurant he led her to was cozy and dimly lit, with soft music playing in the background.

Tears well up in Minu's eyes as she considers Krish's question. She takes a deep breath and wipes at her cheeks, trying to steady herself before answering. "I don't know... I just want to be free from him," she says quietly. "But I don't want anything bad to happen to you or your family because of me."

Krish reaches out and takes Minu's hand in his, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "Don't worry about that,"

Krish says gently. "We can figure something out together." The warmth of his touch sends a shiver down Minu's spine, and she looks up at him with a mixture of gratitude and hope in her eyes. Perhaps there is still a chance for her to find happiness despite everything she's been through.

As the days turn into weeks and then months, Krish and Minu grow closer. She finishes school and begins to think about what she wants to do with her life, while he continues his studies at a nearby university.

A few moments later, the bathroom door swung open, revealing Raj in nothing but a towel. He blinked sleepily at her before realizing what she'd asked. "Oh! Uh, yes, I'm almost done." He disappeared back into the bathroom for a moment before emerging with freshly changed clothes over his arm.

"I made breakfast," he said with a tired smile. "It's on the table if you're hungry."

"Thank you," she whispered, her heart pounding.

"M-mine? M-Minu," she stammers, burying her face in your back as the wind rushes past. Just saying it out loud feels dangerous, like giving away too much. But maybe trust can bloom from this small act of vulnerability. For now, all she knows is safety in your presence, and the hope that this ride will lead to a new beginning.

"Y-your h-home?...I-I don't know...y-you're so kind, but I'm scared..." She looks up at the small house, hesitant yet desperate for a place to hide. Her eyes linger on Raj's face, searching for some sign that he might harm her. The possibility is always there, but something about his gentle tone and the concern in his eyes makes her hesitate to decline. "W-what do you want in return?"