Villain (An Arylie FF) (update Epilogue on Pg 16 & A/N on Pg 17) - Page 9

Chapter 12

Few of the terrorists had infiltrated Pagdandia, they had set up the base camp and were monitoring the villagers. They were employing the villagers under the guise of freedom fighters.

This news spread like wildfire in Pagdandia that a group of freedom fighters like baghi Satyakaam were fighting for Pagdandia.

Meethi informed everything to Imlie what she had heard. Meethi suspected they were not like Satyakaam, that they had their own agenda.

Imlie hearing this went to Aryan, who was having his breakfast. She told him everything her mother said. She informed him that she wanted to write story on it.

"Eat" was only reply she received. After she had her breakfast, they left together for Bhaskar Times. Aryan drove his car, he noticed Imlie's silence. He knew she was thinking about Pagdandia. She was too much invested in this story.

"Tum chhup kitni achi lagti ho, aise hi raha karo noise pollution nahi hoga" Aryan said.

"ABP, tumne mujhe noise pollution bola" she looked at him

Aryan had expected this reaction from her.

"Nahi, tumhe noise pollution nahi kaha, tumhari wajah se hota hai aisa kaha" he replied.

"Aur tum itne kadwe ki kali coffee aur bhi kadwi hoti hai. Itne shaant jaise ice, titanic tumse takra ke dhoob jaaye, aur tum jab ghoorte ho logo ko jaise abhi maar daaloge . Wo gaana suna hai 'Ankhiyon se goli mare' bilkul wahi" she replied.

Imlie then went on making fun of Aryan.

They reached Bhaskar Times, Aryan parked his car at his reserved parking space. He asked Imlie to carry his laptop bag. Imlie was about to retort when she saw Mr. Tripathi noticing them.

"Imlie" she heard Aryan call her. She went with Aryan leaving AKT behind.

Aryan was investigating the information he had received from Imlie about Pagdandia. He alerted the cops about the same. The Police had heard a chatter about the same. Imlie was inexperienced in covering dangerous & possibly life threatening story. On top of that she was emotionally connected which could affect her work. He needed an experienced reporter.

Imlie with Mr. Roy discussing about her submitted article. She then was intercepted by AKT.

"Tumhare boyfriend ne sab ko meeting room me bhulaya hai. Waise sharam nahi aati apne boss ke saath chakkar chalati ho. Isliye tumhara articles publish hota hai baki interns ka nahi." AKT said loudly and everyone looked at them.

Imlie understood it was AKTs intention to humiliate her infront of everyone "Ek kahavat hai jiske khud ke ghar shishe ke ho wo dusro ke gharo me patar nahi phekte. Jaise bhi hu aap jaise cheater toh nahi, jo pyaar kisi aur se, shaadi kisi aur se. Jo apni biwi ko apne ex-fiancée ke saath cheat karta hai phir usse illegally second shaadi karta hai bina apni first wife ko divorce de ke. Aur aap yaha nahi rukhe, second wife ko divorce de ke first wife pe phirse cheat karke usse divorce de ke ab aapna second wife se second time shaadi ki. Itna confusing hai ki iska flow chart banana padega. Waise congratulations suna hai aap baap banne wale hai" Imlie replied loudly.

"Iske kehte hai bezzati." Imlie whispered to him.

Aryan heard the whole argument and intervened before Mr. Tripathi could reply "Back to work everyone. Mr. Tripathi, Imlie meeting room now"

Aryan explained the whole situation in Pagdandia and asked for volunteers as it is a dangerous story to cover.

Everyone including Imlie raised their hands "Mr. Satish, Mr. Vinay and Imlie you can cover the story. Leave for Pagdandia tomorrow"

Although, Mr. Tripathi had experienced covering dangerous stories like this, his articles contained only a single narrative, which he convincingly wrote as ultimate truth and fact.

Mr. Tripathi didn't investigate the other side or other narrative which maybe could have been lost in the noise of false narrative. He didn't acknowledge knowingly or unknowingly that there was other side of story not known by many, lost in the layers of deception. This Aryan, believed was an injustice to those who suffered & maybe even lost their lives like he did, like his Arvind Jiju.

Mr. Satish and Mr. Vinay both were an excellent investigative reporter who believed in finding in all sides of the truth no matter how unheard or hidden it was.

AKT raised an objection, he wanted to be the one to cover the Pagdandia story.

"Hum waha ja chuke hai, hume ye story cover karni hai"

"Mr. Tripathi, Imlie's from Pagdandia and knows everyone. I believe she would be a better candidate rather than you, who is an outsider." Aryan replied.

"Dismissed" he ordered and everyone left the meeting room.

Aryan knew sending Imlie was a mistake, she was emotionally attached but he took a calculated risk because with her, they had a better chance of uncovering this situation in Pagdandia. He trusted her.

Imlie was packing for her trip to Pagdandia that night. She was grateful, Aryan had assigned her Pagdandia story. She was afraid when he didn't reply to her request this morning at breakfast. She had expected him to handover the story to someone else when she heard about the meeting.

He trusted her for that she would never let him down.

I had a way then losing it all on my own

I had a heart then but the queen has been overthrown

And I'm not sleeping now the dark is too hard to beat

And I'm not keeping up the strength I need to push me

You show the lights that stop me turn to stone

You shine them when I'm alone

And so I tell myself that I'll be strong

And dreaming when they're gone

(Lights by Ellie Goulding)

Interesting update👏

Arylie's banter was hilarious 😂

Loved Imlie's reply to Akt, she isn't affected by him😊

Aryan gave the Padgandiya report responsibility to Imlie😊

Waiting for the pd trip

Loved Imlie's reply to AKT. He deserved it and more

Glad imlie got that assignment☺... Aryan man of minds i guess😂

Chapter 13

Imlie was having dinner with Rathore family. Aryan was as usual was silent & listening to Imlie & Arpita's chatter. His mother Narmada had taken a liking for Imlie as well. She would sometimes chime in to their banter especially when they were making fun of him which was every time.

His Mom complaining how he wasn't interested in meeting girls for marriage.

After dinner, Aryan went to talk to Imlie. He asked her to him call him if situation got dangerous or if they need help. He asked to not behave recklessly.

Imlie promised him she would not behave recklessly and would call him if she needed any help.

Next Morning, Imlie left for Pagdandia. This time she was before time. Imlie, Mr. Vinay, Mr. Satish boarded the bus.

Imlie reached Pagdandia with her team. She then left her team in guesthouse to get settled. She went alone to visit her house. She wanted to meet her mother & to know what was going on.

She was no one there. She went to Beena Kaki's house to ask her if she had seen her mother or nakli nani. Beena Kaki replied she hadn't seen them today. Imlie was getting worried, she searched the entire village but couldn't locate her mother or Nakli nani. She tried contacting Satyakaam but was unable to reach.

She went to Post office to check with Post man but realised no one was there. She tried to call Bhaskar Times or Aryan from post office but the phone was dead. She checked the phone lines, someone had cut them deliberately. The terrorists had cut phone lines, she realised. She was scared to admit the possibility of her mother, nakli nani kidnapped.

She turned when she heard a noise. She felt something hit on her head and everything blacked out.

Aryan was feeling uneasy, he couldn't contact anyone in Pagdandia. He tried calling the post office but he couldn't get through.

He knew something had gone wrong. Aryan decided he had to leave for Pagdandia taking the last bus. He informed his family that he was going to Pagdandia.

He called police from the bus informing them of the situation. He reached late at night.

Aryan went to the guesthouse, he found Mr. Vinay, Mr. Satish but there was no sign of Imlie.

Imlie opened her eyes and saw she was tied to a wooden pole. She was in an old cow shed which was burned down. There had been a feud amongst two brothers regarding property. They had divided the property except the cow shed which had been a source of income. This feud escalated quickly and no conclusion was reached. In a fit of rage, the younger brother burned down the cow shed. It was now an abandoned property where no one would enter.

She saw her mother, nakli nani. They were sitting down with their backs to each other their hands tied to the wooden beam pole. Imlie tried to loosen the ropes and was successfully after a lot of tries.

She then removed the tape from her mouth and went to untie her mother & nani.

Imlie asked her mother to run to guesthouse where reporters from Bhaskar Times were lodging.

"Amma, un reporters ko sab batana aur kehna Imlie ne bheja hai. Aur ha, Aryan Singh Rathore ko call karne ki zid karna. Wo humare boss hai wo kuch na kuch help zaroor karenge. "

"Imliya tu?" Her mother asked.

"Hum yahi kaam karne aaye the. Hume pata lagana hai. Amma jao jaldi" Imlie replied

They did as Imlie told them to and ran straight to the guesthouse.

Aryan was looking at Pagdandia map, which Imlie had drawn to give them an idea who lived where. He heard someone banging the guesthouse door. Mr. Vinay went to open the door. He heard two villagers telling him about the terrorists then mentioning Imlie's name then his name.

He went to the door and learned that they were Imlie's mother and nani. They were captured by terrorists then rescued by Imlie, who herself got captured. They then said Imlie had asked them to call Aryan Singh Rathore. Aryan introduced himself to them and promised them he would rescue Imlie safely.

Aryan asked them to show the location where they were held. He alerted the police. Aryan, the police force, Imlie's Amma went to place they were held. Carefully, they entered the cow shed searching everywhere. No one was there, not even Imlie. Aryan looked to where Imlie's Amma pointed her daughter was tied and found her payal which she had worn.

He pocketed her Payal and left from there.

Interesting update.👏

You left on cliffhanger. 😲

Imlie and Aryan reached Pagdandiya.

Where is Imlie, hoping she is safe.

Chapter 14

Malini was frustrated with hearing Imlie's name, be it from her mother or her husband. She had won, stealing AKT back to her. Why won't they let her be happy?

Now, her mother obsessed with getting back the apartment her father had gifted. Honestly, she didn't care about the property but she also couldn't see Imlie winning over her.

AKT and her mother were conspiring against Imlie. Their last plan didn't seem to work. AKT had insulted Imlie in front of the office & she instead revealed everything about them, even her pregnancy.

She had a plan but she'll wait patiently for her turn.

Meanwhile, Anu learned from AKT that Imlie had gone to Pagdandia to report a dangerous story so Anu contacted the goons and sent them to Pagdandia to kill Imlie.

AKT had seen many interactions between Imlie and Aryan, he felt jealous. She always listened to Aryan, hung on his every word. Aryan would defend her or reply instead of her. Initially, he had lingering doubts which was cleared when Anu showed him photo of them hugging. Aryan was the first person, Imlie called for help. Imlie must have known Aryan when they were married, that explained why Aryan would belittle him ever since he became owner of Bhaskar Times then gave her internship in guise of competition. Maybe, Aryan had bought Bhaskar Times because of her. He remembered how Imlie used to come home late at nights. Without explaining where she had been. She grew distant from him and didn't fought for her marriage when he declared he was going to divorce her.

Aryan was looking at the payal in his hand hiding it from Meethi's sight. He was now at her home with her Amma. Her Nani decided to stay at guesthouse.

"Imaliya bohot bahadur hai, boss babu. Wo kuch bhi karke wapas aa jayegi. Udhne wali Chiraiya hai ho pinjara tod ke udh jayega aur aap hai uski madad karne" her Amma said to him.

"Bas wo jaldi bharosa karti hai logo pe." Aryan replied.

"Ha..achi zindagi ke liye humne bohot mehnat ki. Jab uski shaadi hui, wo karna nahi chahti thi par ek baar karli phir wo nibhaayegi. Jab mujhe usne bola Aditya Babu se alag ho gayi hai toh wo imaliya alag thi usme ek alag sahas tha atma nirbharta thi par ek udaasi bhi thi. Aap uska khayal rakhna."

Aryan promised he will.

"Wo usne aap ke baare me bohot kuch bataya mujhe. Aap bohot bade insaan hai 10 karobar ke maalik. Aap yaha iss chhoti se ghar me kaise.." Meethi continued.

"Main aap ke liye sirf Aryan hu aur mujhe yaha rehne problem nahi hai" He replied.

Aryan went to the base setup by the police to get an update meanwhile he instructed his team to interview villagers.

Imlie had followed the terrorists when they had reached the cow shed to check on them. They alerted their boss and immediately vacated the place. They were hidden deep inside the forest. Using walkie talkie they communicated with each other and then they would turn it off to avoid detection.

She climbed a tree so she could get surveillance on them. She spotted 3 terrorists using an abandoned hut as their base. She climbed down and ran to the guesthouse.

She was spotted by the 4th terrorist who had just reached the base camp.

He captured her & tied to the tree.

Imlie waited for few hours before the terrorists went to sleep. Meanwhile, she tried to loosen her ropes. She was successful after several attempts.

The terrorists went to sleep. She ran.

Aryan was worried, Imlie was missing for few hours. The police were searching all over village for her.

He went back to the guesthouse. He didn't want to leave Meethi alone, so he had asked her to stay at guesthouse tonight with Imlie's nani who was occupying the room which was booked for Imlie.

Luckily, there was an extra room which Aryan had booked. The guesthouse was filled with Bhaskar Times team, Imlie's Amma & Nani.

Aryan couldn't sleep, he was restless. It was 5 in the morning when he went out for a walk. He heard something rustling followed by someone running towards him.

He received the call from the police who informed him about some suspicious activities one of the villagers had witnessed.

She saw Aryan near the guesthouse, he was talking on the phone. She ran towards him "ABP" she called panting.

Aryan looked at Imlie. "How can be so careless, Imlie? I asked you not to do anything reckless"

"Hume wo terrorist ka base camp mila. " she explained him the location of the base camp were she was held and everything that had happened with her from start, when she was kidnapped the first time. It was all heard by the police as the call was still connected. They recorded Aryan's call when they heard Imlie's voice. So her statement had gotten recorded.

Just then they heard a gun shot and Imlie fell in Aryan's arms unconscious.

A/N: the song I was listening while writing Imlie's scenes in this chapter is Yeh honsla. One of my favourite songs. It explains Imlie's current journey.

Yeh Hosla Kaise Juke,

Yeh Aarzoo Kaise Ruke - 2

Manzil Muskil To Kya,

dhundla Sahil To Kya,

Tanha Ye Dil To Kya

Ho Hooo

Raah Pe Kante Bikhre Agar,
Uspe To Phir Bhi Chalna Hi Hai,
Saam Chhupale Suraj Magar,
Raat Ko Ek Din Dhalana Hi Hai,

Rut Ye Tal Jayegi,
Himmat Rang Layegi,
Subha Phir Aayegi
Hoooo

Yeh Hosla Kaise Juke,
Yeh Aarzoo Kaise Ruke - 2

Hogi Hame To Rehmat Ada,
Dhup Kategi Saaye Tale,
Apni Khuda Se Hai Ye Dua,
Manzil Lagale Humko Gale

Zurrat So Baar Rahe,
Uncha Ikraar Rahe,
Zinda Har Pyar Rahe
Hoooo

Yeh Hosla Kaise Juke,
Yeh Aarzoo Kaise Ruke – 2

Thank you all for the reactions and comments. I love to read all your views on chapters.

Interesting update👏

Anu Chaturvedi hired goons to kill Imlie😡

Glad that Imlie escaped from the terrorists

Another cliffhanger, did Imlie got shot😲

Hoping Imlie is fine

Chapter 15

Taveez hai meri mutthi mein

Taveez mein hai tasveer teri

Uljhi si lakeerein hath mein hain

Tu suljhaaye takdeer meri x (2)

Jab waqt karega chhal mujhse

Takdeer khafa ho jayegi

Tab bhi tu mere sang rehna

Tab bhi tu mere sang rehna

Tab bhi tu mere sang rehna

Meri rooh karegi fariyad

Meri saasein kahin kho jayengi

Tab bhi tu mere sang rehna

Tab bhi tu mere sang rehna

Tab bhi tu mere sang rehna

(Tab bhi Tu by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan)

Aryan couldn't believe what just happened, he hugged Imlie tightly. He called " Imlie, can you hear me" patting her cheeks.

"No, no, no, no, Imlie, Wake up, Wake up. Tum mujhe aise chhod ke nahi jaa sakti. Please, wake up " Aryan's voice cracked

The police had reached on the scene. They were successful in capturing the shooters & took them from interrogation.

Aryan rushed Imlie to the government hospital hoping that it wasn't too late.

It was stressful few hours for Aryan, the doctor was successful in removing the bullet which had pierced her back. He inquired when they Imlie could shift her to City Hospital.

The police learned that the shooters were hired by a woman. They didn't have any association with the terrorists.

Aryan had registered a complaint at Delhi Police station. The shooters were transported to Delhi.

Anu heard the news of Imlie being shot and her shooters getting arrested.

The terrorists were also caught thanks to the villagers information. Mr. Vinay and Mr. Satish covered the report and telecasted that same evening.

Meethi was praying for her daughter's life, she was thankful to Aryan for taking care of her daughter.

The difference between AKT & Aryan, Meethi noted was that Aryan encouraged Imlie to follow her dreams whereas AKT dragged her down, had superiority complex, he was jealous of her when she excelled. AKT treated her daughter badly, didn't acknowledge his marriage with Imlie initially. But Aryan gave wind to her wings, believed in her, pushed her to do better.

She had seen how worried he was in the hospital for her.

Aryan shifted Imlie to City Hospital in Delhi after a week.

Meanwhile, the shooter confessed he was hired by Anu Chaturvedi who had been arrested. Aryan had filed another FIR against her for attempt to murder & murder charges.

AKT was shocked with the recent developments and the Anu being arrested.

Aryan published Anu's Arrest in newspaper as well as telecasted on Bhaskar Times News Channel.

AKT in a fit of rage because of the published articles & news telecast confronted Aryan at Bhaskar Times.

"Tumhari himmat kaisi hui, meri saas ke...."

Aryan grabbed AKT's collar and punched him on his face.

"Mr. Tripathi, how dare you aap mujhse aise question kare. Aap sirf ek employee hai. You're suspended 1 month tak apni shakal mat dikhana" Aryan said enraged.

Aryan called security who escorted AKT out of Bhaskar Times.

Aryan went back to his cabin. He removed Imlie's Payal from his pocket.

"Tum bas theek ho jao. Mujhe tumhari bak bak yaad aa rahi hai. Mein Tumse promise karta hu, mein tumhari saari baatein maan lunga." Aryan said looking at her Payal.

He'll make sure AKT will pay for what he had done to Arvind and Imlie. Along with Anu and Malini who didn't leave a chance to hurt Imlie. By hook or by crook.

Malini tried to bail her mother, but was not able to. She hired a lawyer for her mother who had excellent track of successful cases.

Later that night, Aryan visited Imlie in hospital. The doctor's had induced her into coma. Aryan sat at her bedside just looking at her.

"Aryan" his sister Arpita called.

He looked at her. She had brought tiffin for him. Arpita went towards him and silently hugged him.

He ate whatever she had bought for him.

Arpita left after an hour. Aryan caressed Imlie's forehead.

Aryan left the hospital heavy hearted.

Meri rooh karegi fariyad

Meri saasein kahin kho jayengi

Tab bhi tu mere sang rehna

Tab bhi tu mere sang rehna

Tab bhi tu mere sang rehna

The doctor's waited for Imlie to come out of Coma. Slowly, she opened her eyes and whispered "ABP" and then she lost her consciousness.

Great going. I can totally relate this to what actually happened in the show