Hey everyone,
In honor of my birthday (Aug 14) I wrote another fanfic. Unlike A Second Chance and Starting Over I am experimenting with various ideas. I taking different themes from different shows and movies and incorporating them into this fanfic. I hope u like it. I would really appreciate it if you would answer the following questions after reading this fanfic.
1. There is a little action sequence in this fanfic, how did you feel about it?
2. What would like to happen later on?
3. Was there anything that you think I should not have done?
Prologue
Perna found Mukti and now she is living with her at Basu house. However, a lot has changed in the past five years for Mukti which Perna is not aware of. Everyone thinks that Mukti is the same middle class girl still struggling to prove herself. What people don't know is that Mukti has become much more.
Chapter 1: Another Encounter
One day Prem was driving by alone when he saw Mukti at the bus stop again. This time he stopped the car and pulled down his window.
Prem: Miss Basanti welcome back to Mumbai…I see that you haven't changed a bit…anyways you must be late for work…why don't I drop you off.
Mukti: Mr. UD, I see that you haven't improved a bit. Anyways, don't worry about me…please carry on with your plans…I'll manage.
Unlike her usual way, Mukti gave her response in a sarcastic and confident manner. Prem was a little disappointed because he wanted her eyes to fill up with pain.
Chapter 2: Mukti's Outburst
A few days later, Mukti walked into Basu house and found Nivedita making indirect insults towards Perna and the rest of the Bajaj family.
Nivedita: How long are we going to show them sympathy? When will be free from their grips.
Mukti was fuming when she noticed Perna's eyes bent down tears struggling to stay back while everyone else stood in one corner speechless. She couldn't bear this anymore and shook the house with her stern reply.
Mukti: In three days…(everyone turns towards Mukti)…in three days we will be in our own house and you will get your space…I hope you can tolerate this inconvenient burden for another 72 hours.
Nivedita couldn't get the courage to refute this statement, while everyone else gaped at Mukti with amazement. Mukti slowly walked up to Perna and took her hands.
Mukti: Chotima in three days you will have keys to your own house…just promise me that you will never bend your eyes in shame.
Perna: But Mukti….
Mukti: No buts…I know you have a lot of questions, but you will get answers to them soon…I actually want something from you and the rest of the family.
Perna: Anything…you are my daughter…you don't have to ask me, what is it?
Mukti: I want you to give me the place you had for your son, Prem. I want you to count on me and rely on me just as you would have trusted Prem if he lived up to it…I don't want to be your fragile daughter that is your responsibility…I want the place of a son that takes the responsibilities…will you give me that status?
Perna along with Anurag and Sam gave a huge smile. Perna kissed Mukti's forhead. Anurag finally walked up to the two.
Anurag: You have already earned that place, Mukti…by standing up for your mother and protecting her self-respect (looking towards Nivedita)
Perna: Anurag's right…I will no longer grieve that I lost a son because God rectified this injustice by giving me a stronger and worthy son in your form.
Mukti wipes Perna's tears and they hug.
Nivedita rushes to Prem's house to give the latest report. Prem, Debonnita, and Komolika were in the main room drinking wine when Nivedita walked in.
Komolika: Oh hi, Nivedita…welcome…so what news do you have.
Nivedita: The latest news is that Perna has found Prem's replacement.
Nivedita recited the incident to the trio.
Prem: Interesting…so Miss Basanti is the latest addition to Mother India's army. I can't wait to see what she has up her sleeve.
Debonnita: We will find out soon. Anyways, do you remember that Mr. Kapoor is holding a party three days later.
Prem: Yeah, yeah…I remember.
Chapter 3: A Revelation
Three days had passed quickly. Everyone had gathered at Mr. Kapoor's party. Nivedita constantly reminded everyone of Mukti's promise, but no one had seen her that day. The party was going smoothly when all of a sudden several thugs stormed in with guns. They made all the guests stand in one corner of the room, while a few of the thugs faced them with their guns. Just then Mr. Kapoor stepped up to the leader of the group.
Mr. Kapoor: What is going on here, who are you?
Leader: My name is John…I was the one who called you and told you to give 15 lakhs in honor of your new hotel.
Mr. Kapoor: So you were the one asking for extortion?
John: If that's what you want to call it…you didn't listen to me…now you have to give me double…or else my men will start shooting your guests one by one.
Mr. Kapoor: This isn't right.
John: Who will stop me.
Just then two figures jumped from the ceiling. One of them was none other than Mukti. Anurag, Perna, Prem, and everyone else were shocked to see her in this form. She nearly resemble Lara Croft. She was black cargo pants and a white tank top. Prem noticed that Mukti had lost a lot of fat and developed a lot of muscle. Next to her was a handsome, muscular guy (Iqbal Khan.)
John: Not you two…go get them.
Man: 1…2…3…10…there are ten. You take five…I take five.
Mukti: Fine…but I get the bigger five.
In a matter of seconds, Mukti and the new guy started take the men down one by one. John finally got frustrated and pulled out a gun at them.
Mukti (to the guy): I got it.
Mukti than gradually walk up to him. John's hands began to tremble when she came close to the gun. Mukti grabbed the front of the gun and directed it onto her forehead.
Mukti (quietly and calmly): Shoot.
The two stood like that for a few seconds. Everyone could see that John was too scared to pull the trigger. Mukti then grabbed his arm pulled the gun out and pushed him towards the guy who was quietly standing and watching the show. He bent down to face a scared John.
Guy: If you can't pull the trigger, then why do you carry a gun? Anyways, the police should be here…they're running a little late as always.
At that time the police entered and arrested everyone. Once they took everyone away. Perna walked up to Mukti and hugged her.
Perna: Are you okay…what were you thinking messing with that thug…what's going on?
Voice: I'll explain.
Just then an elderly man, approximately Anurag's age walked up to Perna.
Man: My name is Gaurav Khanna…I'm Jeevan's cousin…five years ago, Mukti came to Pancheshwar to my house. I run a small company of private investigators. I asked Mukti to join my company for some time until she was ready to go back into the world. She agreed, and then I started training her just like a police officer would be trained. When you came to Pancheshwar, Mukti realized that she had to be with you during these times. That is why I gave her and Aman (Iqbal Khan) Mr. Kapoor's case. For the past couple days Mukti pretended to join Mr. Kapoor's office and tried to track John through the extortion calls he was making.
Guarav gave Aman a file and Mukti keys. The two then walked up to Perna.
Mukti: Here you go Chotima (gives her keys) here are the keys to our new house (looking towards Nivedita). I never break my commitments.
Aman: Auntie, here you go (hands are the file)
Perna: What is this?
Aman: This is the file of the company you are the managing director of. (Perna gives a confused look) Mukti and I have been investing our earnings from cases in business. Three years ago, we started our company, and we would like you to be the MD. It's not as big as Bajaj Industries, but we would love it if you accepted the offer.
Perna: How can I accept this?
Aman: Why not? You and Tushar have the experience this company needs. Mukti and I have been involved with cases that we haven't been able to give the company much time.
Mukti: Please Chotima.
Perna: Fine...but under one condition.
Mukti: What?
Perna: You have to quit this job…I don't want you putting your life at risk every single day.
Guarav: You won't have to worry about that…this was Mukti and Aman's last case. They will be concentrating on their company from now on. As for me, I have handed this company to my younger brother, and I will go back to America and live with my children.
Guarav walks up to Mukti and Aman and gives them a hug.
Guarav: It was nice working with you two…Pernaji you have an incredible team…together these two are strong as ten.
With that said Guarav left for the airport.
Mukti: Aman, why don't you take everyone to the new house…I'll meet you there.
Aman: Sure…come on auntie.
Aman took everyone to the house. Mukti was about to leave when Prem, Debonnita, and Komolika blocked her way.
Prem clapped his hands and walked up to her. There was a few centimeter gap between them.
Prem: Amazing…so you finally followed my advice…I told you that you should join the CID…see, you are great for the job…I must say I am impressed
Mukti: Well thank you Mr. UD. I hope that you've realized that I am no longer going to admit defeat in front of you. This is just the beginning…you just wait and watch…soon you and your sidekicks here will be where you should be—on the streets.
Prem: In your dreams…you and your Chotima will be the ones on the street. And that's my promise.
Mukti: Everyone knows that you never keep a promise…anyways, we will have to see. You've already lost a family, respect, love, morals, and a conscience, but these things never mattered to you. Now you will lose what you love the most—wealth. Be prepared U.D.
With that said Mukti walks around Prem and makes her way towards the entrance. Before stepping out, she turns around one more time.
Mukti: Oh yeah, Prem. One more thing…don't even think about hurting my family, because what I just did to John is nothing compared to what I will do to you, your sweet Debonnita—I mean Nayantara, and your Komolika auntie.
Chapter 4: The Beginning
Mukti had purchased a house bigger than Basu and Bajaj residence. Perna was stunned at the new home, which already seemed like home. The house accommodated everyone's needs. Most importantly, Aman and Mukti had gotten hold of the statues of Lord Ganesh at Bajaj house and had them shifted to the new house. The whole Bajaj family was touched by what Mukti had done.
Aman: How do you like the house, Perna auntie?
Perna: This is wonderful…how did Mukti manage this…it must have cost a lot of money.
Aman: Don't worry about that…Mukti and I get paid approximately 10 lakhs per case. And we have handled several cases.
Perna: Thank you so much…you don't even know us and you helped our Mukti.
Aman: Sometimes you feel close to people you haven't met before…Mukti has told me a lot about you. In fact, I would get jealous of her. My mother died when I was young but I never had anyone that filled that emptiness like you did. I guess I did all this, so I can get a share of some of that love.
Perna: Of course…you can call me chotima if you like.
Aman: Really?
Perna: Really.
Aman: Thank you so much.
Aman bent down and took her blessings.
Aman: Now you have three sons: Tushar, me, and Mukti.
Just then Mukti walked in and Perna embraced her tightly.
Perna: Thank you so much beta.
Mukti: A mother never says thank you to her son…chotima, Aman and I wanted to take a permission from you.
Perna: For what?
Aman: Actually, we would like to search for Mr. Bajaj while we worked for the company…I think we may be able to find him faster with the contacts we have from the firm.
Perna: That would be great…you have my permission.
Chapter 5: Picking Up The Pace
There was time until the case Perna filed on Prem would begin in court. In the meantime, things started to fall back together as time went on. Perna and her children started building up the business. They were starting to get some of K.P. Industries' clients. Aman took the role of a brother and put Sneha in rehab where she received treatment for her addiction. Soon Sneha joined the business which boosted its success. Mukti and Perna started playing the game in Komolika's manner. They bought Indroneil a house and a few shares in the company. Hence, he is their permanent spy. In addition, Perna helped Nivedita's husband start a restaurant in partnership where he does not have to do much work and still receive a decent amount under the condition that he makes sure that she does not plot anything big with Komolika. Soon people began to realize that Mukti and Aman are a great team, and with Perna's guidance they are even better.
It was time for these two to prove their talent again. Their company and K.P. Industries were competing for a highly profitable contract. Mukti and Aman spent several hours preparing for the presentation. On the other hand, Prem, Nayantara, and Komolika would constantly argue on various aspects. Everyone gathered to give their presentations. Prem went up with confidence and gave a fine presentation. Everyone thought that he was going to get the contract as always. However, their minds changed when Mukti went up. She had pointed out every detail and explained how every potential obstacle would be handled, which Prem had failed to do. Fifteen minutes later, the representative announced that Mukti had won the contract. While a crowd gathered to congratulate, Prem looked at her from a distance. He then noticed that she was staring with a huge smile in his way. Mukti made her way out of the crowd and ran towards his direction. She sprinted past a confused Prem, who turned around to see Mukti in Aman's arms.
Aman: You did it.
Mukti: No…we did it.
Aman: This calls for a celebration…I have a surprise for you…come outside.
Aman grabbed Mukti's hand and led her out the door, and Prem quietly followed them. When he caught up with them, he saw the two standing by a gorgeous bike.
Aman: It's the latest model…you like it?
Mukti: I love it…let's go for a drive.
Aman: Sure.
Mukti: I'm driving.
Aman: Fine.
Mukti sat in the front of the bike, while Aman sat behind her and held her by the waist, which infuriated Prem. In a matter of seconds, Mukti raced off. Prem quickly got into his car and followed them.
Prem: Since when did Basanti start liking speed…when I would drive fast she would turn red with anger.
Prem eventually caught up with them at the beach. He continued to follow them when they were walking by the water and eating icecream. The more he saw them together the more he felt like picking a fight with Aman, but he managed to control himself. After Aman and Mukti left, Prem sat on the sand staring at the water, remembering the times he spent with Mukti.
