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Chapter 3

Part 2 [NOCOPY][MEMBERSONLY]

Rathore lunged out at him: RAWTE!!

But Arjun was already out the door by the time he staggered to the other side of the table……………....

Arjun enjoyed harassing Rathore. He always had. First, he used to harass Sam. Be it about his long list of multiple girlfriends or his privileged lifestyle. After Roshni’s murder, the friends had had a fall out mostly because of their anger impulses. He blamed him for not taking enough precautions and he blamed him for not understanding him.

The rift was never filled all thanks to their ego which followed. Raghu sir’s insistence on Arjun working for Sheen’s case was the only reason that they had been face to face again and no matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t keep the sarcastic barbs away from each other. Sikandar’s case had drifted them apart and this time it was the same case which had brought them closer. Both were determined to bring Roshni’s killer to justice. They supported each other, standing by like a rock, just like old times and they did it. Arjun shot him and Rathore shot his own leg creating a hostage story saving him from inquiry.

And now, he used to harass Rathore. Neither of them apologised to each other. Whether they hadn’t bothered to or whether they did not need it, they did not know. What they did know however, was that no matter where life took them, they would be watching the other’s back.

A file hit his back startling him out of his thoughts. He turned abruptly to see Rathore glaring at him.

Rathore: saale! Mere paas dimag nahi hai? ab tere paas haddi nahi bachegi!

Arjun’s eyes widened and Rathore raised his hand, the file still in his hands.

Arjun stepped back: Rathore main...

Rathore ran behind him: Ruk Tu!! Rawte Ke Bache!! Abhi Maza Chakhata Hu Tujhe!!

They ran around the office giving heart attacks to all the desk holders. Arjun jumped over a table and Rathore grabbed a pen stand, throwing it at him. Fortunately for Arjun, it missed.

Arjun: Are Rathore Kya Kar Raha Hai?!?!

Rathore caught up with him and tackled him to the floor: Batata Hu!!

He started punching him while Arjun tried to defend himself. Hearing the commotion, the juniors came running out of the conference room. Their jaws fell to the floor seeing their Chief beating up their second-in-command while he laughed.

Though they had seen them bond over the past few months, this was something that had never happened before and hold on a second! Arjun could laugh?

Arjun: abe ab bas bhi kar yaar!

Tired, Rathore stood up and gave him a light kick: isi laayak hai tu kamina (extending his hand) uth chal!

Arjun laughed as he took his hand: kaha chalu? Mujhe koi interest nahi hai, tu kisi aur ko dhundh le tere saath jaane ke liye

Rathore: Rawte!!!!

Arjun(setting his shirt): ha Rathore?

Rathore: Get lost!!!

Arjun: where?

Rathore proceeded to choke him: Rawte!!!

Ayesha: sir?!

He stopped and they turned to see the entire office staring at them with their eyes popped out. Arjun chuckled seeing their reactions and leisurely walked away leaving Rathore to deal with whatever the mess was.

Rathore glared at him. He glanced at the others and straightened his shirt. He cleared his throat while his mind raced for a solution.

Rathore: circus chal raha hai yaha?!!? Jao jaakar kaam par lago!!!

The desk holders huddled back to their seats. Rathore went in the direction of the pantry, not bothering to explain himself at all.

Chotu: ye kya tha?

Shree: seriously Arjun sir aur has na?

Liza: are woh chodo yaar! Abhi-abhi toh Arjun sir itna bhadak ke gaye the aur ab Rathore sir unhe peet rahe hai aur ye has rahe the?

Shree: aur ab Rathore sir gussa hokar gaye

Sakshi: guys! Hume tantric ko bulana chahiye

They looked at her in confusion.

Ayesha: what?!

Sakshi: are Arjun aur Rathore par ek dusre ka bhoot chad gaya hai

Chotu: ha aisa ho sakta hai

Shree: ae chup! Aisa thodi hota hai?

Sakshi: ho sakta hai, kyun nahi ho sakta?

Shree: for one, bhoot banne ke liye insaan ko marna hota hai?

Chotu: tu chup kar! Tujhe kuch nahi pata! Hum keh rahe hai ki undono par ek dusre ka bhoot chad gaya hai matlab unki aatmaaye exchange ho gayi hai

Ayesha: bakwas band karo tum dono apni

Chotu: par Ayesha….

Ayesha: par war kuch nahi!

Sakshi: come one Ayesha, tumne bhi toh dekha na, kitna ajeeb behave kar rahe hai dono? Warna pitne par koi insaan hasta hai kya?

Chotu: aur nahi toh kya? Aur koi insaan bhi nahi……Arjun sir! The Arjun sir!!! ACP Arjun Suryakant Rawte

Liza: Chotu teen baar naam bolne se kuch badal nahi jaayega, aisa sab kuch nahi hota, tum dono na paranormal movies dekhna band karo

Shree: aur bollywood ki C grade horror films ki 3rd class CGI toh bilcul bhi nahi

Liza: Exactly!!! Ab woh sab chodo aur chalo, isse pehle ki dono mein se koi aake firse daante

Ayesha: aur better yet, koi aur ajooba dekhne ko mile

Shree: nah! (She looked at him questioningly) mujhe toh aur bhi dekhne hai, it’s fun to see them like this

She smiles: ha woh toh hai, ye dono aise jhagda karte hue ache lagte hai

Liza: thank god! Ki unhone woh pehle waale khatarnaak jhagde chod diye

Chotu: are ye toh kuch bhi nahi hai, jab shuru mein Arjun sir aaye toh tab toh baap re…..aisa lagta tha jaise dono ek dusre ka khoon kar denge, yaad hai Shree?

Shree chuckled: ha hum toh yeh soch kar paagal ho rahe the ki hum is khadoos ke saath kaise kaam karenge

Chotu’s smile faded: fir dhyaan aaya ki woh dono ek dusre ke saath kaise kaam karenge?

Shree placed a hand on his shoulder in comfort. The girls were confused seeing the exchange.

Sakshi: kya hua? Tum achanak udas kyun ho gaye?

Chotu shrugged: are kuch nahi, chal jaate hai

Ayesha: you sure?

Chotu: yup!

The group went back to the conference hall chattering excitedly amongst themselves. The day soon got over and they retired to their homes. Arjun remained in his cabin, working on a file with a photo-frame by his desk. The door opened making his head turn.

Arjun: tum gaye nahi abhi tak?

Rathore: ye toh main bhi tumse puch sakta hu

Arjun: dikhayi nahi de raha, kaam kar raha hun?

Rathore rolled his eyes. His gaze fell on the frame but the backside was visible to him. An idea occurred to him

Rathore: kam se kam Roshni ke liye toh ghar jao

Arjun looked at the frame. Riya’s smile almost made him laugh. Hiding his emotions, he turned back to Rathore

Arjun: dekh, use bhi pata hai main workaholic hun

Rathore: Rawte…

Arjun: ab tum ghar jao aur mujhe mera kaam karne do

Rathore: aisa kuch hai jiske mere bolne se tum meri baat maanoge?

Arjun: nahi

Rathore sighed and turned to leave: atleast khaana kha lena

Arjun: kha liya

He nodded and closed the door behind him.

Somewhere else-

A mansion is heavily guarded with atleast 30 men. Each of them in all black with communication devices in the ear and an automatic machine gun hanging over their shoulders. The gun just added on to their menacing 6.5 feet muscled body. Every one of them had the potential to get gold in an Olympic wrestling match. They were strategically positioned at all entrances including the terrace.

The main gate was fitted with an electronic security system. It opened only with a security pass. There were CCTV’s all around the lawn covering every inch of the ground. The walls were 20 feet high. An electric fence was fitted on the top along with glass pieces. The fortress was impenetrable from the outside as well as inside.

In one of the rooms, a girl was screaming at a man. She was frustrated with his lies. No matter how hard she tried, her patience was wearing thin now. The spectacled man tried to pacify her, explaining that all of it was just for her but she refused to take any of his bullshit now. She had been suspicious since the beginning but had decided to trust him.

Girl: Bas Shree Ab Bahot Hua Tumhara Drama! Mujhe Yaha Se Baahar Nikalna Hai!

Shree: tum samaj kyun nahi rahi ho? main jo kuch bhi kar raha hun tumhare liye kar raha hun

Girl: JUST SHUT UP! Aur Kitna Jhoot Bologe Tum?

Shree: main jhoot kyun bolunga tumse? You know tumse zyaada mere liye aur koi maayine nahi rakhta

Girl: Agar Nahi Rakhta Toh Fir Kyun Kaid Karke Rakha Hai Mujhe Yaha? Itne Guards Kyun Rakhe Hai? Mujhe Baahar Ki Duniya Mein Kyun Nahi Jaane Dete? Mera Phone Kyun Le Liya? Yaha Tak Ki Newspaper Bhi Nahi Aata Is Ghar Mein Aur….

Shree: samajne ki koshish karo please, tumhari jaan ko khatra hai warna main kyun ye sab karunga?

Girl: Khatra? KHATRA TOH MUJHE AB SIRF TUMSE LAGTA HAI SHREE!

Shree: tum aise kaise keh sakti ho? maine tumhe har aisho aaram diya, tumhare muh se nikalne se pehle tumhe woh sab kuch diya jo tumhe chahiye tha fir bhi tum…

Girl: TOH FIR MERI AAZADI KYUN NAHI DETE TUM MUJHE?!!? KYUN KAID KARKE RAKHA HAI MUJHE?!!?

Shree: tum kya bol rahi ho? main kyun tumhe kaid karunga? Main sirf tumhari safety ke liye…

Girl: SAFETY KE LIYE NAHI!!! APNE FAAYDE KE LIYE BAANDH KAR RAKHA HAI TUMNE MUJHE!!!

His temper flared now: How Dare You?!?!

The sudden shift in his emotions scared her. Before she could react he pulled her to him, kissing her. Appalled, she immediately slapped him hard.

Girl: DON’T YOU DARE TOUCH ME YOU BLOODY SCUMBAG!!

He grabbed her hand and pulled her again: Faayda Uthana Hota Toh Tumhare Thapad Ka Wait Nahi Karta! Jis din faayda uthana hoga bas tumhare khaane mein neend ki goli mila dunga (her eyes widened) Samjhi?!?

He pushed her on the bed as tears flew out of her eyes. She cowered behind, her senses still firing at an enormous rate.

Shree: Aur Ek Baat Kaan Khol Ke Sun Le Riya! Tu Yaha Se Tabhi Baahar Jaayegi Jab Main Chahta Hun Aur Is Umeed Main Bilcul Bhi Mat Rehna Ki Koi Tujhe Bachane Aayega Kyunki Puri Duniya Ke Liye Riya Mukherjee Is Dead! Samjhi Tum! DEAD!!

He stormed out of the room banging the door shut. Her trembling hands went to her lips. They quivered reminiscing the brief second of disgust. She threw herself on the pillow and burst out crying cursing her fate……………………….

bloomie2020-06-03 09:13:59