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?"

The air of tension in the room grows thick as everyone turns their attention to Vijay's father. He continues, "We believe your sister was taken by a criminal organization that specializes in human trafficking. They have connections all over the world and are notoriously difficult to track down."

Minu gasps, her eyes wide with fear. Vijay squeezes her hand reassuringly, trying to offer some comfort. "But we will find her," he says firmly. "We'll bring her home safe and sound."

Vijay's father considers this option seriously before nodding his approval. "That could certainly help," he says. "Let's get in touch with those contacts of yours right away."

Together, Vijay calls upon his military connections while his father continues coordinating efforts with local law enforcement. Minu spends the day in prayer, hoping against hope that something will finally break through the wall of silence surrounding her sister's whereabouts. She clings to the belief that they won't give up until she is safely back in her arms.

She glanced over at you and your mother, feeling a bit self-conscious about the state of her clothing. Most of them were torn and dirty from her ordeal, hardly fit to be seen in polite company. "Um... I don't have many clothes with me..." she began hesitantly.

Your mother smiled understandingly. "Don't you worry about that, dear," she said softly. "We can find something for you to wear until we can sort everything out tomorrow."

She wasn't sure what to expect, but as the night wore on and your mother tucked her into bed in one of the guest rooms, she fell into a fitful sleep. Tomorrow would bring new challenges and decisions, but for now, at least, she felt safe and protected. As she drifted off to sleep, she couldn't help but wonder what the future held for her...

"I-I don't know," she admits, looking down at her lap. "My father wanted me to become a doctor like Dr. Sharma here... but with everything that's happened, I..." Her voice trails off, and she swallows hard. "I just want to be safe," she finally whispers, meeting Mr. Sharma's eyes with a pleading expression.

He nods understandingly and places a hand on her shoulder. "Well, for now, you are safe here. And that is the most important thing."

As Minu listens to Mr. Sharma, she feels a weight lifting from her shoulders. For the first time in what seems like forever, she feels truly safe... and cared for. She can't help but smile up at him gratefully. "Thank you," she whispers, hugging him tightly.

When Rakhesh returns to the room, he exchanges amused glances with his mother before clearing his throat. "Well then, I had better get going. Doctor's hours and all that."

As time passes, Minu begins to heal both physically and emotionally from the traumas she suffered at the hands of her stepfather and the agents from the Red Light Area. She starts talking more openly about her life before all this happened, sharing stories of her family back home in a small village where everyone knew each other and looked out for one another.

The day finally comes when the police inform Krish that they have arrested Minu's stepfather and are preparing charges against him.

Krish and his parents throw a small celebration for Minu in their backyard, inviting a few close friends from work over to share the joyous occasion. As they laugh and tell stories late into the night, you can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude that you were there for her when she needed it most.

Eventually, after weeks of court proceedings, Minu's stepfather is found guilty and sentenced to a lengthy prison term.