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Article Contest - Article about Rishbala / Madhubala show (3 entries)

OS Contest - (6 Entries)

Themes :-

1. A Love Story of Rk (Laywer) and Madhu (Reporter)

2. A Love Story of Risbala (Both Police officers)

3. What would've happened if Madhu had not got pregnant and Rishbala had not died back then. Write your own modified story about Rishbala, Harshavardhan Kapoor, Abhay track.

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1. Humdard

2. The Brave (Historical Type)

3. Jab We Met

4. It All Started With A Nightmare

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TITLE: BRAVE (HISTORICAL TYPE)

Breaking the Vow

Rishab smiled hearing the sound. He liked nothing better than seeing the warriors practice. He guessed the name of the weopon while hearing the sound they made. Being a General for the past 20 years had sharpened his tactical mind. He was born for it. As far as he could remember, his childhood was filled with bloodshed. The little Rishab was practicing from the age of 3. His memories were filled with him fighting warriors with almost all the types of weapons and devices used at that time. As the new invention came into being Rishab learnt it like a true Warrior and mastered the skill. He was an exceptional Warrior and excellent swordsman. He is not the one to be left behind. Rather he is way ahead of time. He is the most revered brave General India has ever seen. He knew he was destined to protect his kingdom. He is the General of the Kingdom Vrushali, one of the strongest Empire in India. He loved his Kingdom more than his life and had deep respect for the King ruling their Kingdom. King Mohan. A just and brave Ruler. Rishab wants nothing more than to fight under the right ruler. He valued righteousness and honesty more than his life. He would gladly die for his Kingdom, if the situation arises. Rishab was lost in his thoughts when he suddenly found the surrounding eerily calm. He was disturbed. What happened to the loud noises his soldiers were making while practising?' He quickly climbed the stairs to see an exquisite site. He was dumbfounded by what he saw. Madhubala, the Princess of their neighbouring Kingdom Dyumanak was practicing warfare. He was stunned to silence as he watched her flexible yet erect posture of a warrior. She didn't show a tinge of cowardice or fear in holding a mighty long sword. The ancient swords were pretty longer than the recent ones. If one handled without proper knowledge it's sure that he will let himself be doomed. It could be a dangerous weopon. It wasn't a normal sword but a long one twisted at the ends. Its handle made of wood was quite short. Rishab admired the way the Princess was standing and holding the sword. In his words a true warrior posture'. So lost was he in her that he didn't hear her calling him out.

"General!" called Madhu breaking his reverie.

"Yes your Highness!" Rishab bowed down making a smart Military salute.

Princess Madhu looked at him narrowing her eyes at him.

Rishab unaware of her thought process decided to tell what was running in his mind.

"Your highness you are progressing well. You are mastering all the moves perfectly."

Madhu heaved a sigh of relief hearing him. She raised her brow "So impressed?"

"Time is the essence" said Rishab looking at the sword as if not hearing her earlier remark. "My doubt is that your Highness why do you want to learn all this?"

"You truly didn't understand for what I did or are you deliberately covering up?" Madhu asked him disappointed.

"My Lady! Forgive me for my inappropriate words."

Madhu looked at him with suppressed anger and sadness. "You may go!"

"On your command Your Highness!" Rishab did a quick Military salute and walked away leaving the Princess upset.

Trishna looked at her Mistress sympathetically. She was sure that her Mistress is in love with the General. It was well apparent with the way she talked to him. But what confused her was his ignorance towards her. She clearly saw the look on his face whenever her Mistress talked to him. Only when she moves away from the place he would breathe, literally. The duty bound confident General would become nervous if Princess Madhu called him. His acting at concealing it is futile. She looked at her Mistress. She was watching the retreating form of Rishab. Then she turned around to face her attendant cum best friend Trishna determined.

"My Lady!"

"Trishna!" Madhu called her tiredly. "Nothing was going as she expected to be. You are my only confidant and best friend. Call me by my name."

"No your Highness!" Trishna voiced out her silent protest.

"Nobody listens to me." Madhu said upset looking at the sword deeply.

"Your Highness!" Trishna looked at her sadly. "Madhu".

"Thank God I thought you forgot my name" Madhu hugged her friend.

"Princess what are you doing?" Trishna asked worriedly looking everywhere to see if any one saw that.

"Look Trishna nobody harms you. Not even my father."

Trishna listened to her silently. She knew the rebellious character of her Mistress. Things were sour between the loving father and the daughter duo for some time.

Princess Madhubala's father, Shamsher Malik was the king of the neighbouring Kingdom of Dyumanak. He was a Sub King of the Kingdom of Vrushali. He ruled Dyumanak a Kingdom named after a mighty King cum Warrior Vishwadyumana. The insult to the people of Dyumanak, commonly called the Dyumanaks is the defeat of their King in the Yagna. Precisely Ashwamedh Yagna or the Horse sacrifice. In ancient times if an ambitious Ruler wished to expand his territories and display his Military prowess, he would release a sacrificial horse to roam freely through the length and breadth of any Kingdom in India. If any King stopped or captured the horse, the Ruler's enemy would declare War against the challenger, defeat the King and annexe that territory. If an opposing King did not stop the horse, the Kingdom would become a vassal of the former. The unfortunate Kingdom was Dyumanak. They have to pay annual tributes to the Kingdom Vrushali since they didn't stop the Horse. The custom was still followed. In spite of all this, the relation between the Kingdoms turned out to be good which surprised most Vrushalis as they considered themselves to be superior after conquering far greater lands. But its because of the King who ruled Vrushali who didn't want any unnecessary bloodshed, for, he believed, battles affect the life of common people who are caught between the useless ego and greed between he Kings. He didn't consider Dyumanak to be any inferior. He valued his relation with the King Shamsher Malik, the King of Dyumanak. He also grew increasingly fond of the King's daughter Princess Madhubala. She is one of the handful of Kshatriya women. A Woman of principles. He adored her fiercely nature and honest heart. For the King didn't have any children, the grief was reduced by Princess Madhu even though she didn't realise it. So the two Kingdoms shared a good rapport with each other. But the tributes which rightfully belonged to the King Mohan after his victory in the Yagna wasn't denied. It was sent regularly.

"Madhu calm down. He will come along."

"How long should I wait for him Trishna? A mastermind, a brave General, a ruthless Warrior and what not? But he can't understand or he pretends to be unaware of my love towards him. Why? Why god? Why should I suffer for his stupid godforsaken oath?"

Princess Madhubala is in love with the General of the neighbouring Kingdom Vrushali, Rishab. Rishab made the oath that he would be a lifelong celibate forever. He was a gem of a man. He knew about the dangers involved in his life. For his life's mission is to protect his country without any distractions, without compromise. He can't risk becoming a family man. His only relation in the World is his mother Meera.

Madhu got up frustrated. "It's either Rishab or no one. I will make him fall for me. So dangerously that he won't be able to come out of it" Madhu smirked wickedly. She is a Woman on a Mission. To lure her lover to fall for her. She went to meet her parents in the Royal Chamber. They were discussing something seriously but quietened down seeing her. Madhu found it weird but she didn't say anything. She walked out of the chamber after ordering her attendant to arrange an audience with the King of Vrushali, King Mohan.

"My Lady, the King summoned you now."

"Oh yes. Thank you! You may leave."

Princess Madhubala went to meet the King. She was looking everywhere except the path she was walking on, to find General Rishab somewhere. She hit her leg on the Pillar as she walked absent mindedly. She hissed in pain. All of a sudden General Rishab emerged. He ran to the Princess to check for any wound on her foot. Madhu, who was taken aback seeing him so closer to her, was both happy and shocked.

"Madhu is it paining?" Rishab asked Madhu softly caressing the swelling on her toe.

A smile crossed Madhu's face as she realized that her Rishab called her Madhu'. She replied happily "Not as much as it pains you Rishab."

Rishab was brought back to Earth when Madhu spoke to him. Quickly wearing his mask he said "Am sorry Princess! I will escort you to the King's Private Chamber."

Madhu sighed as Rishab went back to his confines once again. She nodded at him. Taking on the cue General Rishab walked behind her quietly. Madhu, for once, became happy. She saw his real face a few seconds before. That is enough for her. He loves her even though he won't acknowledge it. They reached the Chamber.

"Thank you Rishab" Madhu said looking at his eyes which clearly showed the love he had for her. But the mask was back again.

Rishab looked at her "It's my duty Princess". He did a quick Military Salute and retreated.

Madhu wished the Guards outside as they saluted her. She spotted King Mohan settled comfortably on a normal platform rather than his throne.

"Your Highness!" exclaimed Madhu seeing him sitting down.

"For now am your uncle Madhu."

Madhu smiled at him. "Ok my dear uncle. I have an important issue to discuss with you."

"What brings the great Madhu here? Is it personal or professional my dear?"

"That..."Madhu didn't know how to tell him about Rishab. "I...you know...I..."

King Mohan was surprised to hear her stammer. He knew what she was about to say but still maintained his composure. Madhu would speak a thousand words in a minute not allowing others to talk. She is always non stop talkative girl. And now she is nervous.

"Is it about your love?" Mohan asked seeing her blush.

"How do you know uncle?" Madhu asked him astonished.

"Face is the index of the mind Madhu. So who is the lucky man?"

"You know him" Madhu blushed again. She was very happy to talk about Rishab to her uncle. A secret only her attendant cum friend, Trishna knows. "Its General Rishab" Madhu said rather quickly before her courage deserted her. But she was shocked to notice that her uncle smiled at her warmly rather than shouting at her. She had expected much more.

"You know?" Madhu asked him surprised.

"Yes Madhu. Something that concerns you is always my trouble Madhu. And if I am not wrong you are in love with him for the past two years."

Madhu was taken aback. He was right. But she didn't talk to anyone right?

"Madhu I guessed it when I saw your eyes two years before...when General Rishab came into the Palace to inform about the Courier Pigeon sent by the Kingdom of Mesopotamia. I don't know if the others know about it. But I do. And I also think Rishab knows."

Madhu sat near her uncle stunned. She was lost in her thoughts. Then the love of her life also knows this. Madhu looked at her uncle a sweet smile forming on her face. "Is my face such a give away?"

"No my dear...how can a father not know what's bugging his daughter's mind?"

Madhu hugged him overwhelmed. Then questioned him not sure of what to expect. "Are you not angry with me uncle?"

"Of course I was. But I had faith in your decision. Even now I have. If somebody is truly worthy to have you as his wife, then it would be Rishab. No one else."

"Thank you uncle!" Madhu hugged him happily.

"Madhu I didn't say I accepted him."

Madhu withdrew and looked at her uncle bewildered.

"I was just joking. I know it's a terrible joke. But still you can pretend to laugh."

Madhu smiled heartily. Her love has gained acceptance. She looked at her uncle and said truthfully "I was scared to discuss this with my parents. They are looking for a Prince from another Kingdom. Today I heard them talking about some Prince called Sultan. I was clearly unhappy and displeased to hear my name linked up with a man other than Rishab."

"You believed me didn't you?"

"Yes uncle. I thought you will shout at me. But you will also hear my reasons. You will think rationally. So I got the confidence to tell the truth."

"Still you are late. I expected you sooner."

"Sorry uncle. I was late because of Rishab. That idiot is not accepting my love due to his so called oath."

Mohan laughed hearing her reply. "Madhu, Rishab is a good man. He loves our country more than his life. Do you think he will break his oath for you?"

"I will make him do it uncle. Madhu is nothing without her Rishab. And so is Rishab. I swear I will make him love me by hook or crook."

"But my child how? I know Rishab loves you. I have seen it in his eyes. But he will neither accept it nor give up his oath."

"I have a plan for that uncle."

"Madhu am not going to allow you harm yourself."

"I have no plans for that uncle. Listen to me now. You have to execute this."

"Mohan agreed to it but didn't think it would work out."

"We will see uncle. I believe in my love."

In the Royal Palace:

King Mohan sat at his throne with an air of confidence. Next to him on the throne meant for the Queen, sat Radha, his wife. The Royal family of Dyumanak, King Shamsher Malik, his wife Padmini and Princess Madhubala sat in the seat of honoured guests.

"I have an important announcement."

The Room was silent hearing their Lord speak. Madhu looked at Rishab who was standing at a respectable distance away from the Royal family but close enough to protect them if something happens.

"Princess Madhubala of Kingdom Dyumanak is like a God daughter to me."

Everyone in the Room nodded. They were very fond of their Princess though she belonged to another Kingdom. Queen Radha glanced at Madhu affectionately to which Madhu smiled warmly.

"All of them in the Kingdom know about her righteousness and honesty, her valour and skill. Princess Madhu is a true Kshatriya."

The Malik family looked at their daughter proudly. Madhu who did not like being the centre of attention squirmed in her seat. Unknown to her Rishab gave a knowing smile as if indicating he knew everything about the Princess.

"This announcement is about her. About her future life."

Everyone began whispering to each other hearing it.

"Yes. The time has come. Our Princess is getting married."

The Room was stunned hearing it. Then came a joyous cry and excitement. But everyone failed to notice a person in the corner of the Room who was clearly unhappy with the turn of events. Except King Mohan and Madhu who expected this. Madhu had seen him stiffening hearing it. For a moment he looked at her angrily. Madhu was taken aback seeing his eyes for a brief moment. Anger, suppressed fury, confusion, and love! But he looked down quickly after that as if gaining courage to face the reality. Then he was back. His face an ever confident and ruthless General. Madhu looked at him stunned. This man is clearly a man of words. She grimaced as she realized that she has to work harder to break his vow and confess his love.

"Who is that lucky Prince Your Highness?" asked a cheerful Courtier.

Madhu looked at the Courtier with anger. Who the hell devised the rule that a Princess should marry a Prince, or for the fact, a Royal? She thought.

"We are looking for Suitors" said King Mohan looking at a disturbed Madhu. "As for now it is Prince Sultan. We are taking it slow. For Princess Madhu deserves the best man in the World."

Madhu looked at Rishab eye to eye as if challenging him. Rishab bent his head down confused. What does she mean by it? Is she really going to marry someone other than me?

Rishab was sharpening his sword on a smooth stone. He was doing what the most Kshatriyas would usually do when they have nothing else to do. He was lost in his thoughts. He mistakenly cut his finger while doing so.

Soon enough Madhu came towards him and took his hands in hers. Rishab watched her immobile his eyes clouded with a mix of emotions for her.

She slowly sucked his thumb while Rishab watched her quietly. Madhu was aware of his gaze on hers. But she knew that if she looked at him he would again start pretending. "Are you alright Rishab?"

Rishab quietly nodded. "Is your foot paining still?"

Madhu looked at him surprised. Then she smiled warmly. "Am fine Rishab. Why are you still hiding?" She asked him painfully.

Rishab looked at her shocked. "Madhu...sorry...Princess it has nothing to do with us. You are a Royal and I am a General."

"Then you know about me clearly don't you?"

"My Lady! Listen..."

"Stop calling me My Lady'. It makes me feel as if I belong to you when you clearly don't want that. It makes me feel the emotions that I want to feel."

"Princess Madhu..."

"It's Madhu for you Rishab" Madhu shouted furiously. Then she quietened down. "Why don't you acknowledge it Rishab? Don't you find me beautiful? Don't you find me loveable? Don't you find love?" Madhu asked tears streaming down her face. For the first time she has opened up to him.

"Madhu no..."Rishab looked at her worriedly unable to see her in pain. Moreover being the reason of her pain. He said sincerely "You are one woman any man would be lucky to have. You have the quality that every man wants his wife to possess. You are so precious Madhu."

Madhu gestured him to stop. "You clearly don't want to be my man then why are you even insulting my love? Just tell me that I am unworthy of you."

"No No Madhu. You deserve someone better than me. I am no match for you Madhu."

Madhu cast a withering look at him and stood up. "Then so be it General. You are not only spoiling your life. Also mine. Remember that always." She stormed away from there angrily leaving him in shock. Then just as swiftly she went she turned back and said with determination that stunned him. "I would pursue you to the end of the world. I would fight the whole world for you. I love you."Rishab captured her beautiful face and the powerful words. He closed his eyes as his heart felt light. For the first time he regretted being a mere General. He is the incharge of Army, Special forces, the Navy and the Police. He was a respectable man. His position is revered but his stature is not worth a Royal. His lineage is not a Royal. He looked at his amulet on his hands which clearly stated that he is a Warrior. He cursed the fate for having him pushed into this situation.

Rishab walked back to his room like a defeated man. His mother, bed ridden due to ageing looked at him worriedly.

"Are you true to yourself Rishu?"

"True to what ma?" Rishab asked carefully avoiding the supposed topic.

Apart from King Mohan and Rishab's best friend in the Army Captain Mukund, Rishab's mother is the only one aware of their love. She was so happy that her son would finally let go of his oath and marry Madhu but she soon lost hope. She knew he wasn't happy with his decision he took years ago. Yet her son was so stubborn to give up.

"Rishu have you lost it? What are you going to get by being like this?"

"I am bound by duty. Towards my nation and towards my people Ma..."

"What are you trying to prove? You are not true to your feelings Rishu. Why can't you go by your heart? For once think of yourself."

"Ma please...we are not talking about the Princess once again."

Meera quietened but her eyes had numerous questions which had no answers. She has seen him silently suffering when her marriage was announced. But still he was in no mood to accept the truth. A sudden loud noise interrupted them.

Rishab wielded his sword ready for an attack. "Be safe ma." I will be back. He bent down to get her blessings and went out to see a commotion broken out.

It was their enemy Kingdom. Kingdom Maatali. Rishab found out by looking at their outfit and the Maatali technique of infantry. "Spineless idiots! Don't have the courage to fight in the war. And coming at the night to show their power". He fumed as he ordered his soldiers and brigadiers to wield their Weopon. "Get into positions." Rishab shouted and continued "No mercy!" The soldiers understood their General wanted every one of them to be killed.

Ask Mukund to switch on the emergency button Rishab ordered his men. There were only few of them. The Maatalis clearly outnumbered them. He didn't want any casualties on his side.

Rishab looked at the two enemy soldiers who were about to attack him. One from behind and one from the front. He grimaced at the thought of not fighting by the rules. Attacking from behind is an act of cowardice. He expected nothing from the incompetent and coward enemy soldiers who are ready to fight an unprepared Army, unannounced.

The soldiers were diminutive. They didn't realize the sheer brilliance of the upcoming attack on them. Rishab wielded his sword simultaneously at both of them severing the hand of his opponents. He used two swords simultaneously which only a handful of warriors excelled at. Rishab proved once again that nobody could match his warfare as he began attacking his enemies ruthlessly, without mercy. Then he heard a soft cry of a woman. He strained his ears to hear the voice properly amidst the loud noise in the rebellion. Then he heard. The voice which he loved beyond all reason, was calling out to him. Madhu. His Madhu. He finally acknowledged. "Rishab watch out!" She shouted.

Rishab regained his composure quickly but still the opponent had cut his shoulder from behind. He looked at the blood rushing out from the wound and wielded the sword at him cutting through his abdomen. As the opponent fell back, Rishab tore a piece of cloth from him and tied it on his shoulder to stop the blood flow.

A group of five soldiers approached him swiftly. Not the one to be left behind, Rishab started fighting with them. The ratio 1:5. All of a sudden he heard the cry of Madhu. He looked at the sight in horror as Madhu's limp body fell before him, an arrow cut through her lungs. Rishab let out a loud cry of fury as he beheld the terrifying sight. He killed all the opponents who came on his way ruthlessly. He became insane seeing his Madhu lying there injured while she tried to save him. She did save him.

When the five soldiers engaged Rishab in a combat, another soldier who used his brains decided to fire an arrow from the distance since his opponent's concentration was on the five of them. But he didn't think his arrow would be interrupted. Madhu who sensed the danger came in the middle to save Rishab. It all happened in a fraction of second. Rishab still furious having seen Madhu wounded killed whomsoever came on his way. Soon the emergency Squad arrived. The tide of the battle changed as large troops arrived. He lifted Madhu carefully and went to the hut panting. The Doctors were arranging the hut to save the soldiers injured in the ambush.

Rishab made Madhu lie down on the soft cotton bed. Madhu who was half conscious looked at him with all the love she had for him. This time she was happy. As she saw the same love reflected from his eyes. With lots of effort she spoke, which turned into a whisper. Rishab bent low to hear her. "Rishab I love you!"

"I don't care about your stature General. You are living by your duty. I want to live with you as long as live. I want to be your side as your strength and support. As your wife and your love. Is that too much to ask?"

Rishab broke down hearing her confession. He wanted to be Rishab for his Madhu. He is no longer going to run away from his destiny, his Madhu, his love of the life.

"Don't talk. You will be alright." Rishab said more to himself than her calming his frantic heart beats. He was afraid that something bad would happen to Madhu as the sword cut her vital organ.

"Please say it!" Madhu whispered with difficulty.

Rishab softly caressed her hair. "I will my love! I love you! As far as I remember I have loved you." Rishab said looking at her passionately. "I will no longer let you suffer. You are mine. I will give you two choices. Either you come back or take me with you to heaven. I am not the one to be left behind."

A smile broke out on her face despite battling for life. Her face became a picture of Peace and Serenity. She didn't care if she died, she would die on his lap happily, at Peace. She had saved her love, that's enough for her. But she wanted to live with him. She is ready to fight for her life if that's what Rishab wanted.

"I am not letting you go. I will fight with the Lord of Death if I want to bring you back my love!"

Madhu smiled and closed her eyes not wanting him to see her in pain. Before he moved out she whispered "Take care of your shoulder."

The Doctors springed to action after preparing all their surgical instruments. Rishab moved out of the hut to prevent any infection from affecting Madhu during the surgery. An another Doctor stitched his deep cut on the shoulder as he watched the hut in which Madhu was operated on. He prayed to his Lord. "Let her live. Take my life instead. She had loved me while I had acted like an idiot ignoring her. She deserves to live."

Hours later good news reached his ears. "She is alive!"

An ecstatic Rishab ran towards the hut like a heavily thirsty man in a desert ran towards the Oasis. He looked at her from outside. She was sleeping due to the anaesthetic. He was glad that she was still breathing.

Madhu's family were on their way to reach the place. Only Madhu had managed to escape her Guards to save Rishab. Precisely to see him as her instinct told her something bad was going to happen.

After some time he got permission from the Doctor to let him inside. He sat by her side and spoke to her. "Am sorry for everything I did Madhu. For I truly believed that I am doing everything for the goodness of you. I didn't realize you were suffering. Am sorry Madhu. I will make all the wrongs right. I swear I will love you till eternity. I won't leave you Madhu even if you asked me to. I have been an idiot I know that. But I am only yours. You are mine. No force can separate us" Rishab kissed her hand.

Madhu smiled in her sleep. Rishab adored the beautiful smile on her face as he kissed her on her lips warm and deep. He sat beside her for the dawn to break out as he waited for a new beginning. "I love you Madhu. I love you!" he replied earnestly and went into a deep slumber beside his Madhu.

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Ohh My god!!! I am late and to that this damn tyre got punctured goshhh wherz my phone aaah I left it at home huh this day can't get more worst... his cribbing came to halt with the mechanic's voice .

"Sirji, tyre ka kaam hogaya (its done) "with a smile as if he achieved something big and beamed with joy when RK examined it and showed his thumbs up. Rk paid him and the moment he sat in the car , his face got pale and he gulped the lump in his throat , sighed and then drove off .

"Rk, this is the nth time that I have been waiting for you ..sometime I wonder, do you even what to be with me , if not then let's end this coz I am done, I am god damn done " SHE yelled ., which made RK roll his eyes with a sigh and sat infront of her , held her hands in his and said
"Ohh come on Dips , you know how desperate I was to meet you but situations were not in my favor and apart from you , who can understand me huh " he said making a puppy dog face which brought a smile on her face, he smiled in relief and they both placed their orders

"Dips , you said that your father is into some export business na!. he asked in between, she nodded her head with a smile which made him frown " RK, dad wants to meet you " she said with a shy smile, Rk smirked but composed immediately "So soon baby huh, no problem coz I never thought this s going to be that easy " with a dangerous smile , she agreed with him.

After 3 days, Rk parked his BIKE as instructed by the security at the gate of "Chowdhury mansion, he was welcomed inside without any security check as instructed by Dips. As soon as Rk stepped in, Dipali who wore a black LBD just hugged him tight and pecked his cheek which embaressed him but composed himself as he saw how many eyes were examining his every move, He pulled himself from her hold "wow Dips, you are looking beautiful "which made her blush , and as usual Rk rolled his eyes inwardly GOD! Why me always. "Come RK, meet my dad and dad , this is RK " she introduced both of them , the moment RK saw him, Balaraj Chowdhury a well-known business man for the outside world but in reality he is a DON, who is the most ruthless man but but but he loves his daughter Dipali very much as ,she is the only one he has that is why, I am herethough RK, He closed his eyes for a second and plastered a smile on his face and said "Hello Sir, it a pleasure to meet you ".Balraj just Smiled at him, shook hands and gestured him to sit , as the men started their casual conversation about business , Dips and ofcourse RK's occupation as he is an upcoming author. Being a smart man , Balraj has done this background check on Rk, which indeed proved what he said so he kept mum , during the conversation he observed , how RK is adjusting his pen in the front pocket which made him curious , so he asked "RK, I guess you love your pen ,a s you cant keep your hands off from it " in a suspicious tone which made RK numb for some seconds to understand the intensity of that question but he quickly faked it with a nod "Yes Sir, now this is all I have " , which made Balraja nd dips smile at this "yes yes Mr, its your n=bread and butter now ".

After the lunch, Dips invited RK to explore the mansion si with Balraj's permission, RK accepted happily. After showing him almost the entire mansion , "Coem Rk, lets go to my room " in a flirtious way but RK who has planned his next move, faked a leg sprain when they are abt move away from Balraj's room, He was been taken inside immediately by Dips , she rushed down to call for a doctor which made Rk think seriously a bimbo, cant she see there is an intercom even in here huh whatever it is, now my work is gonna be easy "

As per plan, RK just tried to explore his room pretty quickly as he knws there is a switch behind one of the painting and his room has more paintings than bricks but to his luck he, found the switch behindteh second portrait which was hanging on the wall but before he can press it ,his phone rang which made him jump in his place, he sighed as soon as he saw Dips calling, he picked it up with a painful moan and sighed in relief when Dips told him that she is going to get doctor in next 5 mins and asked himt o be careful in a worried tone. He felt bad to use her but, never ever crossed his lines as its always dips who used to hug him like her favorite teddy and kiss him like a candy only on cheek, he pushed away his unwanted thoughts and pressed the switch which opened one of the wardrobes, he sighed in disappointment but when he was about to press the switch once again , heard murmurs which made him get close to the wardrobe but as soon as he peeped in , he got shocked to see a secret door opened which lead path to a staircase.

He took out his pen from the pocket and bent it a lil towars the staircase for some moments, and quicky closed the wardrobe , got back to the bed as soon as he heard , foor steps and voice of Balarj is pacifying a worried Dips . He quickly wiped off the sweat beads from his forehead ,closed his eyes and held his ankle in fake pain. Finally after some 10 mins of Doctor's examination, he is been ordered to take complete care of his foot, so Dips requested Balaraj to let RK stay in his room. Balraj agreed reluctantly , left the room but not before instructing his men to keep an eye on RK. Its mid night when everyone resumed to their room , Dips left the room on RK's assurance that he is fine , and she needs rest. Dips shooed away all the men from his room except the care takler, who is observing RK carefully as per Balraj's order. RK opened his one eye to look at that guy who is now watching something in his phone , Rk agian closed his eyes , sleep took over him. With ajerk RK opened his eyes , after sometime , searched for the caretaker, who was fast asleep He sighed ,with baby steps someone how managed to open the wardrobe and the he took a deep breath entered inside the door only to be welcome by some dim lights and smoke, yes smoke of Ganja , he made a face proceeded ahead only to get shock of his life...

"So, your honour this is how Mr, Rishabh Kundra has succeeded in capturing the real business of this Balraj Chowdhury " said she while pointing her index finger towards Balraj who is been arrested on "women trafficking " charges. He fuming in rage with hatred filled eyes, looking towards RK, who just ignored him and was focusing on the lawyer who is looking more beautiful and hot in that black coat , speaking with full confidence , carrying elegance . His admiring session got interrupter when the prosecutor started his set of questions

"So, Mr.Rishabh Kundra, tell me what made you take this operation Balchow" yes, that's the name RK has given to the mission (LOL).

RK spoke "Mr. Mehata, as Mrs.Madhubala just now said, I just planned this operation from the past 2 yrs which made me fake my resignation, run behind some publishing houses as an aspiring author ,to make an identity as an Author. And moreover Dipali Chowdhury helped me in entering inside his mansion " and looked at Dips who is wiping her tears , lowered her head . Which made RK lower his head too I played with her feelings.

Mr. Mehta continued "Fair enough. So Mr.Rishabh how did you get into the room, or let's put it as secret room which in inside his mansion , which made RK roll his eyes cant he just ask some better questions, Madhu gestured him to speak " huh Mr.Mehta, give me some credit as I am in this field from the past few years and have good contacts too so..my research cant go wrong all the time. And one of his men , Sultan has been arrested by the police who told us everything. I guess just now Sultan also confirmed about the same to you, sometime back " which made the crowd clap for him. Madhu just nodded her head with a smile this guy can win any heart, my Rishu.

Mr. Mehta was about to continue when all of a sudden Balraj jumped from his side and went , oulled RK by his collar in a jiffy which shocked everyone to the core, the police rushed to pull him back but he, who just lost his temper shouted " RIshabh Kundra, I swear on GOD that I will make sure , your wife will be sold as a slave for free, as soon as I am out, that's my challenge " which made RK close his fists in anger, madhu close her ears and Mr. Mehta sat back on his chair defeated .

Finally after some 10 minutes, everyone got back to their places btu Balraj is been held by four constables , who is only looking at RK in hatred and this time even RK is looking at him in I will kill u now look.

Honorable Judge after examining case from past 3 months has finally sentenced him under the sections 366(A) and 372 of the Indian Penal Code, prohibiting kidnapping and selling minors into prostitution respectively, ten years' imprisonment and a fine of 2 Lakhs. Ignoring the swearing of Balaraj, RK immediately rushed to a crying Dips and held her hands to apologize, who just looked at him in disgust and left the court with her people . He felt bad for her and stood at his place thinking the same when a hand on his shoulder made him turn " who Madhu, I... Madhu stopped him to speak "No RK, I know you will blame yourself but its good that she can live her life happily as , court just considered her innocent. Just think, what if , this will come out in a more uglier way and people blame Dipali too for her father deeds . So whatever happens, it happens for good "which made RK nod his head a lil .

After a month

"Madhu madhu ..oh god Madhu " RK is shouting her name, Madhu rushed to the living room for kitchen in a hurry only to see RK carrying a big packet in his hands, She felt happy thinking he must have brought her a gift but her face lost its smiles the moment he pulled out a cleaned full fish , "Can you please cook this for me, I am craving for it " she rolled her eyes at him

"Rishu, seriously. I am the one who is carrying the baby and you are craving for a fish ..ohh GOD..so dramatic " she sad , took the bag from his hands ad moved back to kitchen followed by RK. RK held her waist from behind, who is busy cooking. "Biwi, I heard when you said to Maa that you are craving for it , so.. which made her smile, held his hands on her stomach " My Rishu is the best but RK don't you think you are not all being romantic now a days as even yesterday , you slept off without .. she could not continue as RK started giving wet kisses on her neck from behind , he spoke "without what biwi with a naughty smile, Madhu has lost her senses with this hormones you see and RK just picked her up and rushed to their bed room.

He dropped her carefully on the bed , took her lips in his and they started kissing passionately, his hands went to her hands , slid down to her waist and was about to pull her plates but but but his phone rang this time but he ignoed and started exploring her neck but it rang again to remind him that work comes first , so unwillingly left her neck and picked up his phone , went to the balcony. She is observing him, and came to a conclusion that whetever it is but he is not happy with that, he came back and sat one the bed with a sad face, laid back by keeping his head on her back . She caressed his hair lovingly, asked "what happened Rishu.. , he looked at her and said " huh Biwi, mission SIKU is ON "...

After 5months, once again the "NEWS NOW channel is telecasting the successful mission, carried out by their reporter "Rishabh kundra in exposing Mr. Sikander Bhatia and Mr. Kukku Bhatia for drug trafficking ". And as usual , his dear wife and renowned lawyer Mr. Madhubala Kundra fought for the case and won it. Rk was watching the telecast , while Madhu is sleeping by keeping her head on his lap on the same couch.he caressed her lovingly and said " Madhubala Ahaaan "

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RK mansion study (Morning)

RK's pov started

"Raja, where is my goddamn paper for Mr. Singhania? I took long strides towards my study. I stopped in my place seeing Madhu furiously stuffing papers inside a huge envelope.

I rolled up my sleeves and loosened my tie.

"Madhu, give me the papers? I said with an agitated voice.

"No, never...first promise me that u will take me to a date tonight... she said stubbornly.

"Madhu, please...Those are my important papers...Stop being childish... I said in frustration. God! She is making me crazy.

"No...first ur word... she remained stubborn. I took long strides towards her and grasped her wrist firmly.

"Fun time over, babes... I smirked at her. But, she winced in pain, "RK, stop...U are hurting me...

"What happen? I asked her in concern. I stopped abruptly and looked at her.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you, I said and immediately left her hand.

"Yes, u say that every time, but u always manage to hurt me... she sniffed as she blew air to her wrist which had turned red due to the impressions of my grip.

"Look, what have u done? she showed me her wrist. When I tried to hold it, she snatched it away and turned around. I looked at her face questionably.

"Look , I am sorry, I apologised to her.

"Show me ur hand... I tried to touch her.

"I have works to do... she said and tried to leave, but I put my two hands on either side of her, pulling her close to me, holding her captive.

"Okay, tell me. How have I been hurting you, as you say? I asked her softly.

"You avoid me like a plague... she replied, looking away from me.

I crossed my arms over my chest and asked her, "And why do u think I am avoiding u?

"U didn't kiss me last night... she again started sniffing.

"Well, that time you trapped me in your bathroom and begged me for a kiss which made me feel awkward, I replied her.

"Who demands kiss like that? I murmured.

"U don't like me kissing... she sulked and her eyes again filled with tears.

"I never told that... I said in agitation.

"So u like me kissing... her eyes gleamed.

"I didn't say that either. I said. Her expression again turned to disappointment.

"Okay, what if I said I liked it? Are you happy now? I asked her. She nodded her head like an excited kid, granted her toffee.

"Do u remember our first kiss during our engagement? she blushed. I left her immediately and looked away.

"I'm not answering that, I said rather annoyed with a hint of embarrassment.

"Okay, I got my answer... she said thoughtfully.

"How did u get ur answer without me saying anything? I asked her annoyed.

"Well, u have thought about our kiss...That's why u are shy to admit it... she said with a thoughtful expression.

I gulped back. Gosh! What's wrong with u RK?U are a well-known lawyer , but u seem to lose in front of her every time she cross-examines u.

She came closer and placed her hands onto my chest and whispered, "I have fantasized about our kiss so many times...

"I have fantasized much more than that... she whispered huskily near my ears. As I stood in front of her, my body close to her, I could feel the heat radiating from her body towards me as her seduction worked its charm. Her eyes were so intense that for a moment I thought they swallowed me up, as mine swallowed her.

Suddenly her spell broke due to the ringing of my cell. I cleared my throat and moved away immediately.

"I...I have a meeting to catch... I whispered and turned around to leave, but before leaving I pressed a quick kiss to her forehead.

RK's pov ended

Mount College(Morning)

At class (Madhu's p.o.v. started),

"Good morning class!! Miss Roma welcomed us with her usual charming smile.

"Hope u guys are ready for the big announcement of the year THE PROJECT that will decide that whether u are ready to handle any case or not? she said.

"As u guys know that this is ur final year of journalism, so each one of u will be given an assignment in the form of an unsolved case...U will have to interview the suspects, the family members and u have to make a report on it...The better the report will be based on some valuable authentic facts that the police failed to provide us, the more marks will be awarded to u... she said.

"Mam... I raised my hand.

"Yes, madhu? She asked me.

"How much time we will be given for the project to get completed? I asked her.

"1 month... She replied me.

"So, guys...Get ready...And all the best! she said and left the classroom.

RK mansion study (noon)

Madhu's pov started

I pushed the door ajar and whispered, "Are you there, Sultan bhai?"

"I am here," replied a voice from inside the study.

Leaning forward, I saw Sultan, a tall dark handsome man looking up at me with a gross red-face with its cheeks and chin set in unpleasantly fair whiskers.

"What's all this madhu? Why did ur aunt warned me beforehand? What did u do again?" he asked me.

"Well, I had a great argument with my uncle and aunt in the morning. They absolutely refused to sign the document of hospital papers regarding the Teenage Murder case in 2003, I said and stole a glance at him.

"Madhu, they are right in their position...That case is a very high profile unsolved murder case...It's too much for u... he said.

"So, u also think that crime reporting is not for me? I asked him annoyed.

"Not at all, Madhu...U are misunderstanding me... he tried to say. But I stopped him my showing him my palm.

"U don't have to act...I know what everyone thinks of me...They all think that I am a delicate doll who can't handle this profession without u or ur brother RK's help...But they all are wrong...I will get all the necessary documents from the case file and solve the murder mystery on my own... I said in determination and walked out leaving him in a mix of confusion, fear and worry.

Madhu's pov ended

After 2 days

At somewhere outside the town (Malik Memorial Hospital) (morning)

RK's pov started

"Oh, thank u, RK for coming in such a short notice... Police Commissioner Manohar Tripathi greeted me.

"It's my pleasure, Sir... I replied him.

"So, who is our victim? I asked him.

"She hasn't introduced herself yet...Only demanding for a lawyer... he replied.

"Okay...So, what's so special about this case? I asked him.

"A battered 21-year-old woman with long jet-black curls was discovered face down in the weeds, naked, at the western edge of the town, where the neat grid of outer suburbia butts up against the high grass and black mud of the wetland outside the town. A local power-company worker was driving by the empty lots of an half built construction site when he saw her. He said in one go.

"And...she is still alive? I asked him in surprise.

"Yes, she is... She was still unconscious when the police airlifted her to Malik Memorial Hospital. When she woke up in its trauma centre, she could remember nothing about what had happened to her, but her body told an ugly tale. She had been raped, badly beaten, and left for dead. There was severe head trauma; she had suffered brain-rattling blows. Semen was recovered from inside her. The bones around her right eye were shattered. She was terrified and confused... And one of the first things she asked for on waking was her lawyer. He replied.

"That was unusual... I said in surprise. We walked till the end of the long hospital corridor and ended just outside the room where the lady was admitted. Two guards stood outside the room as we entered.

"Dipali? I gasped in shock.

RK's pov ended

Malik mansion Madhu's bedroom (evening)

Madhu's pov started

"But Madhu, bhai will kill me if I go with u... Trishna pouted her lips.

"Well, before ur sadu brothers RK and Raja finds out about our trip, we will be long gone... I winked at her.

"But ur marriage with bro is after 3 weeks...What about that? she asked me.

"We will be back before that... I shrugged my shoulders.

"But...? she tried to say but I cut her off in the middle.

"No if, no but...only Jat... I told her and threw the luggage at her, "Catch!"

I let down some of my leather bags from the balcony.

"The die is cast baby... Go and wait for me with your car at the cross-roads. I shall come on taking a cab." I grinned at her.

"Hang on...I can't take my car...RK bhai had strictly instructed me from driving my car before getting my licence... she said with her chin up.

"Yeah...yeah...As if u listen to everything ur brother says... I rolled my eyes at her.

I sat down to my writing-desk, at which I wrote to uncle Malik and aunt Padmini, a farewell letter to be delivered to them that evening. It was a difficult letter to word; and, after beginning it several times, I ended by giving up the idea.

"I will write to them later," I said to myself, "when their anger would cool down." I reached to the balcony and tried to judge the depth.

"Now stop whining and remind me why I love u so much... I winked at her and climbed down with the help of the pipe.

Madhu's pov ended

Malik Memorial Hospital (noon)

RK's pov started

"Dipali? I gasped in shock.

"Sir, may I have a word with my client in private? I said as my eyes never left Dipali. Although Commissioner Uncle was displeased, yet he left us alone.

"Do u know me? she asked.

"Yes. I replied, looking at her. She had become thinner in these 5 yrs.

"U seem to not recognise me... I whispered.

"I...I don't recognise anything...I want to...but... she sighed in disappointment.

"And the thing I don't want to remember is constantly making me aware how destroyed I am... she said tightly as tears welled up in her eyes.

"I am sorry... I mumbled.

"I don't need ur sorry...I want the person who has done this to me...I want to stand in front of that person and ask him what I did to deserve this... she broke into tears. I immediately rushed to her sides and enveloped her in my arms as she cried her hearts out.

After 2 hrs

I came out of Dipali's room to see Commissioner Uncle pacing in the corridor restlessly.

"Sir? I called out.

"RK, did u find something? he asked me.

"Nothing related to the case...She is totally blank... I replied. His face again clouded in disappointment.

"Next month I am retiring...I don't want to leave with an unsolved case... And here my team is totally clueless how to proceed... he sighed again in disappointment.

"I don't know about the case...But I know her personally...She is Dipali Kapoor... I told him, making him wide-eyed. As we started walking to the canteen, I told him about Dipali, my ex-girlfriend.

"Dipali's parents were both farm labourers who lived in a one-room hut near the India-Pakistan border. They received no wages for their work, but instead received the right to cultivate a plot of land behind the family hut. The family seldom had sufficient food; she often had to eat grass and leaves in an effort to stave off her hunger. Later, Dipali's father joined army, and during the war he was taken prisoner after being wounded in combat. She often told me that she had witnessed bombings, fires, and shootings from which he and his mother would hide in cellars and ditches. On one occasion, Dipali was forced to watch her own hut burn to the ground. I said in one go as I took a nice corner in the canteen while uncle sat opposite to me. He seemed to be curious to know more and more about her.

"Then...then what happen? he asked me.

"Dipali's mother gave birth to a baby girl, Sweety. Because her father had been in Pakistan jail, he could not have fathered this child. She told me that her sister was a result of a rape committed by a Pakistani soldier during the war and she had witnessed it, I said as I sipped my black coffee, relaxing my tensed nerves.

"That's a horrible childhood... he muttered.

"She was a shy and ardently studious as a child...She was physically weak and regularly attended school in homespun clothing... On several occasions, her hunger caused her to faint both at home and at school, and she was consistently targeted by bullies... At home, she and her sister were constantly berated by their mother...As she was a chronic bed-wetter, so she was often beaten by her mother... I said as I remembered those days when she would come to me for sharing her pains.

"How did u meet her? he asked me, noticing me feeling upset.

"One of her teacher was impressed by her passion for reading and memorizing capability inspite of suffering from myopia...So, she helped her to get a scholarship in our school where I saved her from bullies... I said as my lips curled into a smile remembering our good-old days.

"Same old first meet of hero-heroine... he chuckled.

"So, how long u dated her? he asked me.

"7 yrs... I mumbled.

"What changed? he asked me.

"Although she was an amazing person and excellent in her grades, but... I stopped feeling uncomfortable.

"But what? he asked me.

"It's not relevant to the case... I said and looked away from him uncomfortably. The painful memories came rushing to me as I clenched shut my eyes to not to let myself get affected by them. Suddenly my cell phone beeped a message.

Come home quickly.

-Bhai.

RK Mansion- A spare bedroom (Night)

"U rest here...I will be back again during lunch time... I said as I adjusted pillows behind Dipali to make her comfortable.

"U know, u didn't need to do that...I can really adjust in some shelter home... Dipali said to me.

"No, I have done a mistake to let u go once...but not this time...I will make sure that u are safe and doing well in ur life... I said strongly. She looked at me with moist eyes and gave me a sad half smile.

"What? I asked her.

"Nothing...just I am surprised that we broke up in the past...I wonder what happen? Must be my fault... she mumbled.

"No, it's no one's fault...We were just not meant to be together... I shrugged my shoulders. I passed her medicines and a glass of water and put her to bed. As I covered her with a duvet, I saw a strange mark on her neck.

"What's this? I asked her as I caressed the red marks on her neck.

"I don't know... she mumbled as she caressed them too.

"Looks like two small marks of holes... I thought, but didn't say her loud. Least did I want her to get scared again.

"What's it RK? she said. Her voice was trembling.

"Nothing...just a rash I guess... I lied and turned around to leave.

As I walked to the door, I stopped for a moment and said, "Don't worry...Just rest...There is a TV and music system and remotes are by ur side...There is a bell attached...Just press it and our head servant Patil and his wife Leelawati will be at ur service 24*7...My elder brother Sultan Kundra, who is also the head doctor of Malik Memorial Hospital, will come to visit u for ur check up... I said in one go and left her alone to let her adjust to the new surroundings.

Studyroom

"They eloped... Sultan said.

"Sorry...I didn't get u... I said to him as I bit back my smile.

"Madhu eloped with our sister Trishna... he said.

"WOW!! My would-be wife eloped with my sister, what a sensational cover story... I laughed out.

"RK, this is not funny...U know madhu...She is crazy, childish and immature...She will put herself in trouble in this wild-goose chase race along with Trish...And...and the killer is still out probably...What if he harms her? Sultan said in a mix of frustrated-worried tone.

"Okay...okay...Don't get hyper...I will call my men to track her down...By the way, in which case she was working? I asked him.

"Teenage Murder Mystery... he mumbled.

"The 2003 unsolved murder mystery? I asked him with a raised brow. He nodded his head in response. I took out my mobile and dialled a number.

"Raja, I want every detail about the Teenage Murder Mystery... I said sternly and disconnected the call.

RK's pov ended

Next after 2 days (morning)

Somewhere far away outside the town

Madhu's pov started

Hotel Blue moon

"So, what's this Teenage Murder Mystery? Trish asked Madhu as she sipped her coffee.

"Well, according to the case file... I tried to say, but she rudely interrupted me by saying, "Case file? Where did u get it? As far as I remember neither uncle-aunty nor RK bhai nor Sultan bhai signed the document to give u permission to access the case file?

"Ermmm...well, it's a long story with many subtitles... I gave her a silly nervous smile. But she crossed her hands over her chest just like her arrogant bro RK.

"Okay...Okay...Look, I didn't steal the files... I just photocopied them, duh? I rolled my eyes at her.

"Well, I am not that stupid to disappear with the files...I gave the files to the caretaker back... I grinned at her making her shook her head.

"So, what was I saying? Yes, about the case...According to the case file... I began while she listened to my every details of the case without a blink.

Madhu's pov ended

RK Mansion Studyroom (Late afternoon)

RK's pov started

"Thank u Commissioner Uncle for coming... I welcomed him.

"U said that u got an idea about Dipali Kapoor's case , so I had to come...But why did u say not to involve any of my police officers until it's needed? he asked me.

"Because I wanted it to be discreet... I said to him and then pulled a chair for him.

"Okay... he said and looked at me curiously as he sat comfortably.

"Today I got Dipali's hospital reports from bro...It has something which got me curious... I said and handed him over the report.

"According to her report, she had suffered blunt force trauma to her head... sexual abuse had taken place... Saliva was also found on her neck with prominent deep marks of holes... I said and looked at him meaningfully.

"RK...U seem to have a theory about her assault...Will u like to share? he raised his brow.

"Well, a beautiful girl; aged between 18 and 28; sexually assaulted ...Suffered repeated blow to her head with a blunt object...and saliva on her neck with prominent marks of holes? Ring any bell? I asked him expectantly.

"No...no...that's not possible...It had been 13 yrs...And the victims were not sexually abused...they had mutual sex, although they all had traces of marijuana and peyote ...And the most important point was that the victims were drained of blood, and there was no sign of blood splatter on the ground...and then the corpses were decorated with flowers, and left with cups of blood and rings of salt around the corpses, probably they were victims of some kind of satanic rituals...But in Miss Kapoor's case nothing sort of that happened...She was sexually abused... he tried to justify his point.

"If same person did this to Ms Kapoor, then why so many differences? he added.

"May be something made him to stop...We just have to know what, to find the killer... I said to him.

"Look, he is not caught, and the wounds to a certain extent indicate his killing pattern...And the marks on the neck were exact match...Now what we have to do is a thorough match between the test reports in the past and Dipali... I said to him again.

"RK...Teenage Murderer is not back...He is probably dead... he said and stood up indicating that he was not at all convinced.

"But uncle, my gut feeling is that the KILLER IS BACK, I tried to stop him.

"Or it can be crime of opportunity where some pervert took advantage of her? he said.

"Sorry to waste ur precious time... I said tightly feeling annoyed. That's why I hate old police officers. Their brain cells get rusted with time.

"Come on, RK...I know u are tensed about ur girlfriend... he said.

"Ex-girlfriend, Sir...My fiance is Madhu... I sternly corrected him.

"Yes, I know that...But u never felt so worried about her like u are worried about Miss Kapoor... he said and left the room leaving me stunned.

RK's pov ended

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At somewhere far away from Bluemoon hotel where Madhu-Trish stayed (Late afternoon)

Madhu's pov started

"Where are we going? Trish asked as she tried to keep up the pace with me.

"This is the house of our first victim Tanya... I informed her and knocked on the door.

An old lady opened the door.

"Yes? she looked at us questionably.

"Hello! My name is Madhubala Malik...I am a final year journalism student...Can I talk to u for a moment? I asked her.

"Why? she asked me harshly.

"I...I want to talk to u about ur daughter's death during... I couldn't finish my sentence as she glared me furiously.My hands started sweating in nervousness, thinking how she will react if I further tell her to share her painful memories of her daughter's death 13 years back.

"GET OUT! she hissed as she tried to close the door on us.

"Please mam...Please...I know u are disappointed with the cops...They couldn't find ur daughter's killer...But mam, I am not a cop...I am a journalist and trying to bring out the truth for those who were mercilessly killed by that killer... I tried to convince her.

"U journalists are worse than a cop...U guys referred my daughter as a wh**e...U tainted her image to such an extent that I couldn't even get time to mourn over her death as I was busy in defending her with everyone who came by... she burst into tears.

"I am sorry...I know they shouldn't have...They should have treated the dead with respect...I am apologizing on their behalf...But mam , if u stay quiet and don't help me , then I can never bring justice to ur dead daughter...She deserves it, right? So, please let me in and tell me whatever u know about this case...And I promise u to bring that killer out in the front for punishment... I said strongly. She looked at me for sometime in doubt.

"Please mam...Help me so that I can help u in return... I begged her. She nodded her head and step aside to let me in.

"Who is she? she asked me suspiciously pointing towards Trish.

"My partner... I smiled at her. She nodded her head and let her in too.

Madhu's pov ended

RK Mansion Studyroom (Late night)

RK's pov started

Rajveer (Raja), my twin brother and also my junior, entered the study room where I was reading Dipali's hospital report again and again. The more I read, the more I was sure that she was the only survivor in the TEENAGE MURDER CASE.

"Bro? Raja called out.

"Rajveer, glad u came...Have u bring the old case files of the TEENAGE MURDER CASE? I asked him.

"Bro, about that... he paused and wetted his lips and then looked at me uncomfortably.

"Actually bro, the files are missing...Someone stole it... he said and closed his eyes in dread.I looked at him sharply as the news sunk in.

"Anything in police database? I asked him after regaining myself.

"System is clean...Video footage is missing...In short , no evidence of the case files... he replied.

"What did the caretaker says? I asked him.

"The caretaker says a girl came and offered him a lot of money to give her the file... he replied.

"And? I asked him.

"And the description matches Madhu bhabhi... he bit his lower lips in nervousness.

"Madhu is childish and stubborn, but not a dumb...She knows her work... I said absent-mindedly.

"So, are u saying the caretaker is lying? he asked me in surprise.

"Hmm...he is...May be that lady or someone else bribed him to put the blame on Madhu... I mumbled.

"Does anyone know about the mishap yet? I asked him.

"No. He replied.

"Bribe him enough to resign from the job and put him under surveillance... I said to him.

"But bro, we can bring him under our custody and interrogate him too... he said.

"On what basis? Police will know...And they will not let us interfere...Also madhu will be in trouble... I dismissed his idea.

"And bringing him to us can wait... I have a feeling that he doesn't know much and even if he has some facts, he will not utter a word... I added.

"So, we will keep a watch on him...My gut feeling says that the person behind it will again meet him... I instructed him and sat back on my chair.

"How is she? I asked him.

"She is fine, bro... he grinned at me. "Don't worry bro, we have kept a watch on her 24*7... he added.

"She shouldn't know about that...I don't want to stop her from investigating the case by herself and explore herself in the process...She shouldn't think I am a hurdle in her dreams...But I don't want to compromise with her safety...So , don't let her slip off from ur eyes...and keep me updated... I said to him to which he nodded his head with a naughty grin on his lips.

"Did any mysterious activities take place while watching her? I asked him.

"Not yet...Everything is under control... he replied.

"Okay. Go back and keep a watch on that caretaker too...And without Madhu's knowing bring a photocopy of the case files she has... I said.

"You got me... he gave a curt nod to me and left the room.

"Who are u? Are u the infamous TEENAGE KILLER or someone who wants to hide the killer? I thought, closing my eyes as I rested myself putting my head against the chair.

RK's pov ended

Next after two days

First victim Tanya's house' (Early morning)

Madhu's pov started

"It's her room... the old lady said as her eyes turned moist.

"I haven't changed a thing...It's kept as it was 13 yrs before... she whispered.

"Excuse me...I...I have some work to do. she apologised and left in a hurry. I didn't push her to stay along as it would be too much for her to handle.

The room was big. There was a sombre piece of tapestry opposite to the foot of the bed, representing a young vampire with image of her bosoms; and some had solemn classic scenes displayed, a little faded, upon the other walls. But there was gold carving, and rich and varied colour enough in the other decorations of the room, to more than redeem the gloom of the old tapestry. There were candles at the bedside. There was a huge music system on the table.The cupboard was a huge one with lots of girl's stuff loaded into it. Trish squealed in excitement as she went through the stuff as every single piece was very unique and of rare collection. I must say that the victim had a great taste in her dressing style. As she was looking into her stuffs, she accidentally hit the side of the cupboard where there was a button. Almost immediately, the back of the cupboard opened which led us to another cupboard inside the existing one.

"WOW!! So cool... I grinned in excitement.

"So creepy... she gulped back.

One part of that cupboard had soft silk dressing gown, embroidered with flowers, and lined with thick quilted silk,black masks and black medieval dresses, and other part had antiseptic cream, a squeeze ball and a tourniquet to tie around the arm and some weird books.

"What are these things, Madhu? Trish asked me with her voice trembling.

"I don't know... I mumbled back.

"Trish, pack these stuffs...and throw it carefully from the balcony... I instructed her.

We came downstairs where victim's mother was serving tea for us. But we were not in the mood. I went up to her and smiled so that she doesn't suspect us.

"Please have some food, she offered us. We sat down together. As we ate, I asked her.

"Mam, is Tanya, a fan of vampires? I asked her. She smiled in response and replied, "Like any teenager, she was fond of vampire love stories...She was a huge fan of Twilight, Vampire diaries and True Blood...

"She was childish and often dreamt of a boyfriend like Damon Salvatore... she chuckled.

"Hmm...bad boy with a power to consume u with love... I mumbled.

"Yes. As I said, she was not matured for her age... she shook her head.

"Did u notice anything strange before she died? I asked her.

"No. It was like any other day. She was a late riser...Like any other day she woke up late...Had lunch... she said, but I interrupted her in the middle.

"Didn't she have breakfast? I asked her.

"No. Actually she used to wake up around 1 pm, so she used to take her lunch straightway... she shrugged her shoulders.

"Strange... I mumbled with a creased brow.

"Then she would be in her room all day, with her music system turned to full volume...During evening , she used to come out wearing party clothes and went out , coming back at late hours...But on her last day , she didn't return... she sighed.

"Her lifestyle...it was...it was very unhealthy...U never object? I asked her in shock.

"Tanya was my only daughter...I never said her no for anything...And, she was only 20...it happens, right? she replied.

"And what about her career? I asked her.

"She was completing her graduation through distance education... she replied.

"Why? I mean u guys are so rich and surely u can afford studying in good colleges here...Then why distance education? I asked her.

"She was physically weak since childhood...Always behind others in terms of sports and other physical activities...During her early school days, she was so timid that she always had difficulty in coping with the students in her school in spite of trying hard...She often used to come home crying...So her father put her in home schooling and her graduation was also through online...And the year before her death, I thought she was getting quite better in terms of socialising but no...She was only friends with her party friends...And she was this always very hyper...I thought... she paused.

"What? I asked her.

"Yes. First I thought she was into drugs, but I never found anything in her room or bags... she shrugged her shoulders.

"She was a good kid, but I saw her change...days after days...weeks after weeks...Something was off with her , and she began to fall sick frequently... she whispered.

"What did the doctor say about her health? I asked her.

"She used to freak out hearing the name of doctors...But I called Dr. Shamsher Malik , who said that she was suffering from depression , and nothing else...Her iron content in the blood was high... she replied.

"Anything particular change days before her death? I asked her.

"She was little rough in her behaviour... she whispered and then immediately added, "But kids are like this, right?

"Yeah... I smiled at her awkwardly.

"Was she dating anyone? I asked her.

"Not that I know of... she shook her head.

"Mam , I am sorry , but I wanted to know that had she any enemies who could think of hurting her? I asked her.

"No...no...never...She was immature , but she was someone who never offended anyone...In fact when she was at school , she never complained against any of her bullies...No one had any grudge against her... she replied.

As she escorted us to the doorstep, I asked her, "Did police search her room during investigation?

"Yes, they did... she replied.

"Did they seize anything? I asked her.

"Her laptop, mobile and her personal diary... she replied.

"Mam, one last question, was there anyone whom she used to confide her secrets? I asked her.

"Her best friend, Mohan Singhania...She met him in a social service health camp in a small town in Mexico...They were very close and she used to be with him most of the time...Even on her last day, she went to meet Mohan and said to me that she had a decision to make which would change many lives...If anyone knows anything what was happening in her life, it would be Mohan...He lives now two blocks away from us... she replied.

"Thank u for ur time, mam... I said and came out of her house.

After we came out of Tanya's house, Trish said, "This Tanya seems to be not an angel like her mother thinks she is... I just nodded my head.

Soon we reached hotel Blue Moon. While we were getting ready for our lunch, we heard a knock on the door. I heard her opening the door and then within a minute she came back with a card.

"What's it? I asked her.

"Mr. Mohan Singhania, the owner of this hotel had invited us in his party at night on the eve of his birthday... she said in shock.

"There are dresses for us too... I grinned at her.

Madhu's pov ended

RK Mansion Dipali's room (Late night)

RK's pov started

(Thunder crashes)

"Do u believe in vampires? Rajveer asked Sultan while watching THE VAMPIRE DIARIES.

"Medically it can't be possible... he replied as he went through his cards.

"And u Dipali? he asked her.

"Well, they only exist in a teenager's fantasy... she smiled at him as she checked her cards too.

"RK bhai, what do think? Rajveer asked him.

"I think it's time for me to step in... I said while watching the storm outside.

"Eh? he creased his brows in confusion.

"Actually, madhu is gone for 5 days...And she needs to be here for her appointment with the jewellers and tailor... I shrugged my shoulders.

"But why? U said u will let her work alone...and the appointments are in next week... Sultan said with a hint of surprise.

"Raja informed me that a car is lately following Madhu and Trish... I said looking at bhai.

"What? Sultan whispered in shock.

"It could be nothing and it could be everything... I said shrugging my shoulders.

"Did u find whose car was that? Sultan asked Raja.

"It was not registered, bro...name plate was missing... he replied.

"Raja, I want u to bring that caretaker to me as soon as possible... I said to him and walked out of the room.

RK's pov ended

Next day

In the party hall of the KM (kapoor Mansion) (Night)

Madhu's pov started

Standing at the top of the grandest staircase I had ever seen, I basked in the natural moonlight that shone through the wrought iron and glass dome over her head. I looked up in awe and saw a black night sky flecked with twinkling stars, flashing down on me like celestial paparazzi. The staircase was constructed of polished oak and decorated with glided bronze decorations. Ornately framed oil paintings decorated the walls of the landing. A bronze cherub mounted on the centre railing held up a lamp that illuminated the way. Walking down the wide sweeping stairs in the evening gown sent by Mr. Sid Singhania, the eldest nephew of Mohan Singhania, made me truly feel beautiful and special.

"Ahh, Miss madhu! a voice grabbed our attention. We both followed the voice and found an extremely good looking guy staring at me without a blink. He was an ultimate looker with the features of a God. He had striking, intense light blue eyes contrasting wonderfully against darkened lashes and eyebrows, a "bad boy" smile. He was tall, strong, sexy and seductive. He had a light complexion with olive undertones and had a strong bone structure with high cheeks bones and a solid jaw line. He possessed dark black hair which was gelled back.

"So, u are the guest of honor today for which uncle is waiting eagerly and not even cutting his cake? he smirked.

"If I am to interrogated, then most probably I must know the name of my interrogator... I asked him.

"Abhay Singhania... he replied with his usual smirk.

"A lady should be complimented especially if she looks ravishing...not questioned brother... another voice interrupted them. I saw ahead and noticed another guy which seemed to be come straight from any romantic classic novel. He was extremely handsome and athletic, with a brooding, mysterious and intense aura. Physically, he had a pale complexion,thick, silky-soft, curly dark hair, a broad forehead, strong bone structure (angular jaw line), deep-set, forest green eyes, a straight nose, sensual lips and a well-formed mouth. He had broad shoulders and long legs and his voice was strangely compelling, magnetic and chilling.

"Sorry to keep u waited at the doorsteps...and I apologize to u on behalf of my ill-mannered brother... he said and stopped right in front of me.

"Let me introduce myself as Sid Singhania, and the one whom u just met is my brother Abhay... he said again as he kissed my knuckles. "Please come inside...Uncle is waiting for u... he added and asked me to follow him as Abhay too followed us. As we went towards the crowd where Mr. Mohan was talking with his guests, I heard a laughter which was too familiar to me to the left of the crowd. With my each steps , my belief strengthened and I finally saw the face of the person whom I least expected to see.

"RK... I gasped in shock and then narrowed my eyes at him.

"Mr. Sid, a moment please... I said to him. He nodded his head and went away as I marched towards RK who was smiling at me with his usual cockiness.

"Madhu, what are u doing here? I never expected to see u here... he said in his fake surprised voice.

"And u too, baby sister... RK said coolly while Trish looked at him nervously, scared to get a scolding for running away with me.

"Yeah, me too...What are u doing here? I asked him.

"Invited like u...If u want I can show u my invitation card... he smiled. I shook my head and kept quite.

I was supposed to be annoyed to see him as I knew that he would start to interfere with my case, but surprisingly I was not. In fact, I was happy to see him after so many days.

"Did he miss me like I did? I wondered.

I looked down at him. He was all gushed up for the dinner party and was wearing a formal tux with a wide bow and black-and-white wing tip shoes and looking as handsome as ever.

"U look good... I said as I gazed at his handsome features.

"I look always good... he smirked back as he raised one his brows.

"U are so self-obsessed... I shook my head.

"Mr. Singhania , she is my fiance Madhubala Malik... RK introduced me.

"I know...Ur engagement with Ms madhu was covered grandly by the media...afterall u are one of the best lawyer of our country... Mr. Mohan replied.

"U are being generous Mr. Kapoor...We all know that I got famous by fighting for ur firm's cases... RK said.

"But not every lawyer wins each one of his cases... Mr. Mohan added.

"Madhu, Mr. Singhania was the one who believed in me and gave a newcomer one of his high profile cases. He guided me and taught me everything he knows... He gave me extra energy, inspiration and desire to continue in this profession...He pushed me out of my comfort zones...Whatever I have achieved is because of him... RK said as Mr. Singhania patted his back in appreciation. I couldn't help but admired their bonding.

After some hours

The guests were called to attend the dinner. Everyone was free to serve himself, and some of the important guests including us were called to sit with the hosts for the grand dinner.

"RK, I need to talk to Mr. Singhania about Tanya, our first victim in Teenage Murder case... I said to him as his eyes went wide.

"What? What are u saying? How can Tanya and Sir be related? he said to me. I told him every details about what I found out. His eyes widened listening to my every word.

"It was surprisingly not mentioned in the case file that Mr. Singhania and Tanya were best friends and on the last day, they were together most of the time...He must know something or he can be our prime suspect... I replied.

"Okay, I...I will talk to him... he said but I pulled him by elbow and said strongly, "No...U will not...It's my case and I will be the one to talk to him...

"No. I can't allow u...U are thinking him as the prime suspect... he said.

"Yes, a prime suspect...I never accused him of committing the murder... I said offended.

"But? he tried to object, but a voice interrupted us.

"It's okay RK...I have no problem to talk... We followed the source of our interrupter and saw Mr. Kapoor standing with his two nephews on either side.

"Sir? RK said feeling embarrassed.

"RK, just relax... he replied and then turned towards me, "I will like to answer ur all queries, but in presence of my lawyer RK... I agreed and we all followed him.

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