Page 105 of Reckless Dare

Ava sucked in a breath.

Nami was distraught. “She is still in shock. But I want to make sure she is okay. I came to you to ask if you can get tests done at the hospital… without anyone knowing about it.”

Ava knew several students got tests done for sexually transmitted diseases.

“Yes, I can help you to schedule an appointment. The nurses and doctors are always discreet.”

“How long ago did this happen?”

“Two weeks ago. But Ramya told me about it only today. She wouldn’t even tell me who was responsible.”

Ava’s heart sank. “Nami, I can help you with the test appointment, but you have to let the university management know about what happened.”

Nami shook her head. “Ramya doesn’t want to let the management know. Her parents are very strict. If they find out, they will immediately pull her out of the university.”

Ava’s heart sank again.

She knew how strict and conservative parents could be. But it didn’t feel right, not telling anyone about what happened and letting the culprits get away.

“Nami, we have to let someone know. The guys who did this could do it to some other girl too.”

Nami’s face fell. “I know. But my cousin will not be able to bear it if she is taken out of Simha. We both had to beg our parents to let us attend this university.”

Ava felt torn. She knew she couldn’t let the guys responsible get away and neither could she risk Ramya and Nami from being pulled out of the university.

A thought occurred to her. “How about the student council?” she suggested. “You can speak with the president of the student council. We can ask him to keep it confidential while he investigates and finds out who was responsible.”

Nami fell quiet. But slowly, she nodded. “Yes, I think that’s a good idea. And I’m sure they would have better access and information to find out what happened at the party.”

“Yes.”

Nami was hesitant. “I know it’s too much to ask, but can you be with me when I speak with them?”

Ava was surprised, but she nodded. “Yes, of course. In fact, let me text Abhi asking for us to meet him.”

Nami nodded.

Ava sent a message.

Ava: Need urgent help with a student. She wants to report something important to the student council. Can we meet this evening?

She knew Abhi must have just finished Rugby practice.

Her phone buzzed with a message.

Tormentor: Ask her to come to the Emerald Park in ten minutes.

Glad that he was able to meet them right away, Ava looked up from her phone.

“Abhi will meet us in the Emerald Park.”

Nami nodded.

They took the shuttle to the Emerald Park that was close to the rugby stadium. As soon as they entered the park area, Ava could see Abhi. He was waiting there with another guy. It was his cousin Rana Simha who was also a part of the student council.

Ava began walking towards them, but Nami suddenly stopped short. It was at the same time Ava noticed Rana looking in the direction of Nami and his expression turning angry.

Ava didn’t know why Rana Simha looked so agitated. She turned to Nami who took a deep breath and continued to walk along with her.

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