Ariya ff~ Second Chance part13-page55 - Page 32

I got up startled hearing Nakul's voice and looked around me in confusion. Where am I??

Nakul: Badi Ma?? Good morning!!

He said sitting beside me on the bed. I looked beside me to see Sakshi sleeping with a frown. Suddenly I remembered what happened last night. Sakshi had nightmares almost all night and I was trying to make her sleep.

Anjali: Nakul? What's the time??

I asked Nakul who is looking at Sakshi tensed. I know he can understand Sakshi's pain to some extent. He must have remembered the day he lost his own parents. He looked at me with a sad smile.

Nakul: Its already 8 am. I am leaving for office with Nihal. How is she??

Nakul asked looking at Sakshi with a sad face. I know I tried my best to be their mom but still no one can take your mom's place.

Anjali: She really slept badly last night. So I had to give her sleeping pills.

I said taking a deep breath and got up from the bed.

Nakul: Its really hard for her Badi Ma.

He said taking a deep breath and looked down but not before I saw some tears in his eyes.

Anjali: Hmm. Everyone else is up??

I asked him softly. Its already 8 am and they all have to leave for office at 9 am.

Nakul: No one is up Badi Ma.

Nakul said sighing and got up to go. Now what is this?? No one is up??

Anjali: Means??

I asked him confused.

Nakul: Means, Abhi Bhai and Sam Bhai both slept in Ayesha's room, they are not out yet so I assume they are still sleeping. Jun Bhai and Bhabhi are still sleeping. Bade Papa is downstairs reading newspaper.

He said shrugging. Okay that's really weird. Why did Abhi and Sameer slept in Ayesha's room??

Nakul: And yes Shree, Chotu and Lisa are here too. They are talking to Bade Papa about Adil.

He said looking at me smiling somewhat. I think I have to wake them up now.

Anjali: Oh. Okay. I will wake everyone up then.

I said smiling at him and he nodded and looked at Sakshi again.

Nakul: Okay.

He left the room and I looked at Sakshi. I have to wake her up now. I sat on the bed beside her.

Anjali: Sakshi?? Get up . Come on.

I said stroking her head softly. She opened her eyes frowning then looked at me confused.

Sakshi: Aunty?? You here??

She asked looking at me baffled and then got up really fast.

Anjali: You okay??

I asked looking at her tensed. Suddenly she stiffened as if she remembered last night. She sighed and looked at me smiling sadly.

Sakshi: As okay as I can be.

She said and went to washroom. I just hope she can be strong enough to handle this situation. I went to Arjun and Riya's room and knocked on the door but there is no response. I waited for sometime then pushed the door. They kept the door open??

I shook my head and entered the room only to see Riya hugging Arjun like a teddy bear. I smiled looking at both of them. They are looking too adorable. But they have to get up now.

Anjali: Riya?? Arjun??

I called both of their names but they hugged each other more tightly and didn't even opened their eyes. Wow!! I know Arjun is not a morning person but Riya too??

Anjali: Arjun??

I called Arjun's name somewhat sternly. He frowned in sleep.

Arjun: Let me sleep yaar Riya.

He said in an irritated tone. Who will say that these people are police officers??

Anjali: Riya??

I called Riya but she only snuggled into Arjun more with a whimper. I looked amazed when Arjun started stroking her hairs softly and her frown ceased. I can't believe it. They are so in tune with each other even in sleep. Suddenly I heard Sameer's voice.

Sameer: Aunty??

I turned around only to see Sameer coming inside the room.

Anjali: Sameer. How are you??

I looked at him curiously only to see him smile at me reassuringly. Then he looked towards the bed stunned.

Sameer: They both are still sleeping??

He said looking at both of them amused.

Anjali: I tried to wake them up. But ...

I started telling him but he cut my sentence in mid.

Sameer: Don't worry. I know how to wake them up.

He said winking at me. Now what is he upto?? He looked at me with a sly smile.

Sameer: Jun. Rii. There is a case guys!! Get up fast.

Suddenly he shouted sternly. I looked at both of them amazed when they both get up startled. I shook my head exasperated.

Riya: Huh What??

Riya asked looking at Sameer sleepily.

Arjun: What's the matter??

Arjun asked looking at Sameer tensed. But then Sameer started laughing looking at both Arjun and Riya. I smiled looking at all of them. Someone said right, that no one can know us better than our friends.

Arjun & Riya: SAM!!

Arjun and Riya shouted looking at Sameer irritated. Suddenly Riya looked at me and her eyes widened.

Riya: Good morning Mom!!

She said smiling awkwardly. Arjun turned towards me stunned. Then he groaned and went to his en suite.

Anjali: Morning Riya.

I said to Riya smiling. She nodded and looked at Sameer seriously.

Riya: Sam?? How is Ayesha and Abhi??

She asked with a tensed face. Suddenly Sameer's face become serious and his eyes lost all the shine.

Sameer: Still sleeping. I didn't wake them up.

He said softly sighing sadly.

Riya: Good. Its better if we give them today's off Sam.

Riya said looking at Sam smiling sadly and he nodded at her in yes.

Sameer: I already told DIG sir about it and yes Lisa is staying with them here.

Sameer said looking at Riya and shrugged nonchalantly. Then he looked at Riya teasingly.

Sameer: Now get up we have cases to solve.

He said grinning and she shook her head at him.

Riya: Right.

She said and got up from the bed and I left the room along with Sameer to come down. I just hope they all can handle themselves.

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I can't believe whatever happened with that girl yesterday. Now I know that the reporter who died yesterday was Ayesha's sister. That Adil Sheikh deserved to die. How can I even think to do business with that bas***d. But I didn't know that he was like that. Suddenly I heard Shree's voice.

Shree: Good morning Sir!!

Shree said looking towards the stairs. I turned towards the stairs only to see Arjun coming down ready to go somewhere. Looks like he is going to office.

Arjun: Morning Shree!! Morning Dad.

He said standing beside my chair.

Suryakant: Good morning. You are going to office??

I asked looking at him curiously.

Arjun: Hmm. We have some pending cases Dad.

He said shrugging and I nodded at him. Its strange to see all of them working when they all are so disturbed.

Arjun: You guys had your breakfast??

Arjun asked looking at his team members curiously.

Shree, Chotu, Lisa: Yes sir!!

They all nodded at him. Arjun shrugged and went to kitchen. What the!! Since when did he started cooking?? I looked towards his team mates only to see them looking towards the kitchen stunned.

I shook my head and started reading the newspaper again. After some time I heard Riya's voice.

Riya: Morning Dad.

She said descending down the stairs. She is ready for office too.

Suryakant: Good Morning Riya.

I smiled at her and she started looking everywhere frowning. Now what happened to her??

Riya: Where is Arjun?

She asked looking at me confused. I indicated towards kitchen and she looked at me horrified.

Riya: What?? Shit!!

She shook her head and ran towards the kitchen. Suddenly we all heard her shout.

Riya: ARJUN!!

Riya shouted and we all ran towards the kitchen only to see Riya and Arjun glaring at each other and Riya was holding a knife in her hand. Now what is all this??

Arjun: What the hell Riya!! Are you mad??

Arjun shouted looking at Riya irritated.

Riya: I am mad?? And what were you doing??

She shouted at Arjun and I flinched at her tone. Thank god Anjali is not like her. I can't handle my wife talking to me like this. I like Riya but she becomes too violent sometimes.

Arjun: Cutting vegetables??

Arjun looked at her frowning. She sighed and looked at Arjun somewhat scared. I became alarmed seeing her expressions. What happened to her??

Riya: Idiot!! You were going to cut your hand.

She said softly and Arjun looked at her shocked.

Arjun: Oh. I was thinking something else.

Arjun said looking at Riya tensed. I remembered what a disaster Arjun is in the kitchen.

Riya: Arjun!! Leave it. You are disaster in kitchen when you pay attention in the works. But now you are nothing less than an avalanche here. Go out. I will make breakfast.

She said glaring at Arjun but Arjun narrowed his eyes in challenge.

Arjun: No. I will help you. Tell me what do you want.

Arjun said looking at Riya determined. Riya huffed irritated. Suddenly Anjali entered in the kitchen.

Anjali: You go Arjun. I will help Riya.

She said looking at Arjun smiling.

Arjun: But Mom...

Arjun looked as if he is ready to deny her when she glared at Arjun.

Anjali: Go Arjun.

She stared at Arjun hard and I grinned looking at both of them. This scene was pretty common in our home till 5 years ago.

Arjun: Fine!!

He huffed and left the kitchen. I shook my head at his childishness and went to the living room myself. Sometimes its hard to believe looking at Arjun that he bear so much pain in his life. He looks pretty normal now.

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I came out from the washroom only to see the room vacant. I took a deep breath trying to repress my shudder. Its true I was grief stricken when I heard about my Baba, I didn't want to live. But now its as if there is something I have to do. I have to handle Ayesha.

Last night I got to know about what happened with Riddhi when I heard Sameer talking with Arjun and Riya regarding Riddhi. I got to know about how Riya cleaned and changed Riddhi's clothes. I can't believe she did this. Riya is so strong that sometimes it feels strange to believe a person can handle this much of pain.

I wiped my tears and went to Ayesha's room only to see Ayesha sleeping peacefully on her bed. I looked everywhere and saw Abhi sleeping on the couch. I know he liked Riddhi, but its as if she was never his. I sat on the bed beside Ayesha.

Sakshi: Ayesha??

I called her name stroking her head softly.

Ayesha: Di!!

She murmured opening her eyes slowly.

Sakshi: No. Its me. Sakshi.

I said and she smiled at me sadly. She sat on the bed looking down. I just hope she can handle whatever happened with her sister.

Sakshi: Good morning.

I wished her smiling and she looked at me stunned. I know she is shocked to see me smiling but her pain is much more than mine. My Baba was ill and even doctors were in doubt about if he can recover, but Riddhi was very young and fit. This life is really unpredictable. Suddenly I heard Abhi's voice.

Abhilash: Morning Sakshi.

I looked towards the couch only to see Abhi looking at me frowning.

Sakshi: Good morning Abhi. Come on get up you both. Its already 8:30 am.

I said to both of them and got up from Ayesha's bed.

Ayesha & Abhilash: WHAT!!

They both shouted together looking at me stunned. Suddenly Abhi got up from the couch in a panicked state.

Abhilash: Why didn't anyone wake me up. I am late for office.

He said looking at me in an accusing stare. I shook my at him exasperated. I know Sameer already informed Commissioner sir about what is happening here and Commissioner sir gave us today's leave.

Sakshi: No way!! You are not going to office.

I said to him in a somewhat stern tone. He looked at me baffled.

Abhilash: Means??

Abhi asked looking at me confused.

Sakshi: Means all three of us are on leave today. Come on now get up.

I said to both of them smiling and looked at Ayesha only to see her looking at me tensed.

Ayesha: Sakshi?? You are okay right??

Ayesha asked looking at me worried. I know its too soon to smile but I don't want to burden everyone with my pain. They all are already in too much tension.

Sakshi: Of course I am okay. What happened to me?? Now go and freshen up.

I said to Ayesha and pulled her by her hands. She shook her head and went to washroom to freshen up. I felt my eyes tearing up. My Baba always says that if you try to make everyone happy then you will be happy too. Then why I am in so much pain?? Why I am feeling suffocated here??

Abhilash: Sakshi??

I took a deep breath hearing Abhi's voice. He already has too much pain, he doesn't need to see my pain too. I wiped my eyes and looked at him smiling.

Sakshi: You go to your room. We are getting late for breakfast. I am going down, come fast.

I said to him and came out from Ayesha's room. I don't know till how long I can continue this facade of mine. But I will try my best to help them.

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I can't believe what I just saw. Sakshi was smiling?? But she was so disturbed last night then what happened in some hours that she is behaving like this?? I shook my head and went to my room to freshen up.

I came down after almost half an hour later only to see Sakshi coming out from her room thinking something. She is looking as if she is ready to cry.

So all that smiley face was an act. She doesn't need to act as if she is okay. We all know she is hurt. She went downstairs and I went behind her and saw Arjun's mom coming out from kitchen.

Anjali: Sakshi!!

Suddenly Sakshi smiled looking at Aunty and Aunty looked stunned. I shook my head at her behaviour.

Sakshi: Yes Aunty!!

She said and Aunty came out from her shock.

Anjali: Have breakfast.

Aunty said taking Sakshi to living room and I went behind them.

Sakshi: Okay.

Sakshi nodded at Aunty and I looked up to see everyone apart from Nakul and Nihal sitting in the living room.

Sakshi: You all are still here?? You all don't have any case today??

Sakshi asked looking at everyone confused.

Sameer: We were just leaving.

Sam said smiling to Sakshi and she nodded. Then she looked everywhere as if she is searching for someone. And her eyes stilled when they looked at Riya. So she wants to talk to Riya??

Sakshi: Riya??

Riya looked at Sakshi curiously. But I can see a slight hesitation in her eyes. Some fear and some guilt too.

Sakshi: I am sorry!!

Sakshi said looking down sadly. Riya looked at Sakshi startled.

Riya: Sorry?? For what??

Riya asked coming towards Sakshi and looked at Sakshi confused. Well I am confused too. Why is Sakshi saying sorry??

Sakshi: For whatever I said last night. I didn't mean that. It was not your fault. It was never your fault. In fact I am really thankful to you, because of you I knew about what happened to Baba.

Sakshi said to Riya smiling and Riya's eyes filled with tears. They both hugged each other tightly.

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I broke the hug and smiled at Riya. I know she is in pain too. Its not easy to loose your whole family and still live with the murderer for 2 years. I can never even think to bear this much pain. I am in awe of Riya. She cares for everyone, she loves everyone. I still can't believe such a person exists in this earth.

Riya: Take care Sakshi.

She said looking at me smiling softly. When I first met Riya I was jealous of her because Arjun cares for her too much but now I know Arjun was never my love. I care for him as a friend, but he was a challenge for me. He doesn't want to live his life and I made it my aim to make him happy. But I forgot one thing, that no one can beat destiny. His destiny was always Riya, even Roshni couldn't beat that.

Sakshi: You too.

I said to her softly and she looked at me bewildered. I know she hides too much pain inside her and I want her to let go of that pain and live her life happily.

Riya: Nothing happened to me.

She said looking at me confused. How can she remain this strong even when she was the one who saw Riddhi in horrible state. I can't even imagine being in her place.

Sakshi: I knew about Riddhi. About whatever happened to her.

I said to her in a low tone and she looked at me stunned.

Riya: Sakshi!!

She looked at me with tears in her eyes and I nodded at her sadly. I looked down feeling tears in my eyes. I think its better if I tell everything to Abhi and Ayesha. They both deserve to know about Riddhi but Riya doesn't deserve more pain.

Sakshi: Riya, send Riddhi's medical reports to me. I will tell both of them.

I said to her determined to do this for Riya. She looked at me bewildered.

Riya: But Sakshi...

I know she was trying to deny but I know it is much better if I tell them everything.

Sakshi: Let me do it Riya. Please??

I looked at her pleading and she sighed and nodded at me.

Riya: Fine. I will tell Lisa to give you the reports.

She said and shook her head at me. I smiled at her. Suddenly she looked towards where everyone is sitting and her eyes widened.

I looked towards where she is looking only to see Arjun and Sameer sitting in one couch that too so close and they both are talking about something. But the strange thing is they are looking too close for my liking. Its looking as if they are going to kiss. Ew!! That's really gross. I know they are best friends but do they have to sit this close??

Riya: Guys what are you all doing??

Riya asked looking at both of them suspiciously and they both jumped apart as if they were doing some crime. I shook my head at both of them. What were they trying to do??

Arjun: Nothing.

Arjun said shrugging and smiled at Riya. But his smile is too suspicious.

Riya: Come on let's leave.

Riya said going towards and everyone got up ready to leave. Suddenly we heard Shree's voice.

Shree: Sir?? Do I have to come too??

I looked at Shree stunned. What the!! Did he really asked this question aloud?? That too from Sameer and Arjun. I looked towards Arjun only to see him looking at Shree as if he is talking nonsense.

While Chotu is giving Shree a teasing smile. I shook my head trying to stop my smile.

I looked at Sameer only to see him smirking at Shree. Shree is really an idiot.

Riya was smiling at Shree and I know she is trying to control her laughter too.

I turned towards Lisa only to see her looking down with a smile on her face. I still can't believe that these two can love each other.

I looked at Shree only to see him looking at everyone sheepishly. He is really a dumbo but a smart dumbo, cause he is technical expert.

They all left for office leaving Lisa here with us. I heard Lisa calling my name.

Lisa: Sakshi??

I looked at her curiously. What does she wants to talk about??

Lisa: You asked for medical reports??

She asked in a low voice considering Abhi is still in the room.

Sakshi: Hmm.

I nodded at her seriously.

Lisa: One minute.

She said and went to fetch her bag from the table.

Abhilash: Whose medical reports??

Abhi asked and I turned towards him startled. Shit!! He heard that.

Sakshi: Abhi can you please wait in Ayesha's room??

I asked looking at him pleadingly and he looked at me alarmed.

Abhilash: What happened??

He asked narrowing his eyes at me. This is not the place to talk about all this.

Sakshi: I will tell you there only. Please go.

I said to him in a determined voice. He sighed and went towards Ayesha's room.

Lisa: Sakshi.

I turned towards Lisa to see a red file in her hand. This is it. This is the time for truth.

Sakshi: Thanks Lisa. I will handle from here.

I said taking file from her. No matter how much I try to act confident, I felt really nervous telling them about this.

Lisa: Sakshi are you sure you want to do this alone?? I mean I can come with you.

Lisa said looking at me worried. She is right. I don't think I can handle Ayesha alone.

Sakshi: Fine. Come with me. Ayesha will need support.

I said to her and she nodded looking at me tensed. We both went towards Ayesha's room. I just hope they both can handle all this.

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I am sitting in my bed right now looking at Abhi who is pacing to and fro in my room. Seriously he is becoming a headache now. Suddenly Sakshi came inside the room with Lisa and gave a red file to Abhi.

Abhilash: What is this??

Abhi asked looking at the file suspiciously. What's going on here?? I got up from the bed and looked at Sakshi confused.

Sakshi: Riddhi's medical report.

Sakshi said in a tensed voice. I felt my breath quicken suddenly. I know something is wrong in her reports. But what??

Abhi opened the reports and turned stiff looking at the reports. I gulped looking at his condition. He started crying. I can't believe he is crying. But why?? What is in the report??

Ayesha: Abhi?? What happened??

I asked looking at him trying to control my rapid heartbeats. But he turned his face away. Tears are continuously flowing from her eyes. I felt my breath quicken in panic. What's going on??

Ayesha: Abhi you are scaring me. Please tell me.

I looked at him pleading and he forwarded the reports to me. I looked in the reports in horror. Di...Di was raped?? I leave the file as if its contaminated. I can't believe I am reading this. This can't happen with Di. Not her.

Ayesha: No. This. This is not true. This can't be true.

I shook my head in no looking at the file in horror. How can this be possible??

Ayesha: Sakshi!! Tell me this is not true right??

I looked at Sakshi pleading only to see her looking down with tears in her eyes. No!! She is lying. This can't happen with my Di. Lisa!! Lisa will know the truth.

Ayesha: Lisa??

I looked at her pleading and Lisa sighed sadly.

Lisa: Its the truth Ayesha. But may be it can make less painful for you to know that Riddhi killed Adil Sheikh. But...

Suddenly she stopped as if she can't say what happened. Why?? What can be more painful and horrible than rape??

Abhilash: But what??

Abhi asked looking at Lisa with tears but the answer came from Sakshi. And what she said shook me to the core.

Sakshi: But she killed herself too.

Sakshi said looking at me with a sad look. NO!! Suicide?? And that too Di?? She hated when people killed themselves because of all these things. And to know that she did the same hurts me the most. Why?? Why she did this?? Didn't she believe that we all will support her??

Ayesha: I have never thought she is that coward.

I said and sat down on the bed stunned to hear whatever happened that day. Now I know Riya, Sameer and Arjun know about this, that's why they were so much disturbed. And they are the ones who saw Di in that state. I can't even imagine what is going on with them. Sameer!! Why did you hide all this?? Why did you have to bear all this pain alone??

Abhilash: We all were with her. Why did she had to do that?? That just meant only one thing. That she never trusted us enough. She never believed us to be with her.

Abhi said angrily and left the room. Shit!! He is really angry.

Sakshi: Abhi!!

Sakshi shouted looking towards the door in panic. I just hope Abhi doesn't do anything rash.

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Right now I am sitting in Sam's cabin with Arjun and Sam. We all are taking care of the pending case papers. Suddenly my phone rang. I looked at the caller ID only to see Sakshi calling.

Riya: Hello??

I picked up the phone anxiously. What happened??

Sakshi: Riya. Abhi just left from here. He is really angry.

Sakshi said in a nearly panicked voice. Shit!!

Riya: What!!

I said getting up from my chair. Both Arjun and Sam looked at me curiously.

Sakshi: Do something Riya. He was really angry on Riddhi.

Sakshi said in a tensed voice. I know why he is angry with Riddhi. Riddhi shouldn't have killed herself. She was not at fault for whatever happened with her.

Riya: He has to be angry on her Sakshi. He loved Riddhi and she killed herself. I know it was difficult for her, but she should have trusted Abhi and us. You relax, I will try to find out where is he.

I said in a soft voice trying to calm her down. I know Sakshi is pretty much in a panicked state. I just hope Ayesha is okay.

Riya: Sakshi, where is Ayesha??

I asked her softly. She took a deep breath.

Sakshi: She is in a shock, but don't worry we will handle her.

Sakshi said in a determined tone. Thank god she is not doing something rash. I know Sakshi and Lisa will handle Ayesha.

Riya: Okay. Take care of her and of yourself too.

I said to her in a serious voice.

Sakshi: I will.

She said and cut the call. I put my phone on Sam's desk and sat on the chair tensed.

Arjun: What happened Riya??

I looked towards Arjun hearing his voice. Both Sam and Arjun are looking at me worried.

Riya: Abhi just left from the house in anger.

I told them trying to think where he can go. But how could I know where he is. I don't know him as I knew Abhimanyu Bhai.

Sameer: Do you have any idea where he can go??

Sam asked looking at me seriously. I shook my head in no. Then he shouted for Shree.

Sameer: Shree!!

Shree came to Sam's cabin running.

Shree: Yes sir!!

He looked at Sam scared. I don't understand what's the need to get scared from Arjun and Sam?? They are not that bad. Then I remembered the day when I first came into ETF. I was scared of them too. But I guess being with Sikandar make me realise who are the people we have to be scared of.

Sameer: Track Abhi's number.

Sam said looking at Shree sternly.

Shree: Okay sir!!

He nodded and ran out from the cabin towards his desk. We all went behind him. Shree suddenly shouted after sometime.

Shree: Sir. He is near Juhu beach.

He said looking towards Sam. Juhu Beach?? What is he doing there?? I just hope he is okay.

Sameer: Arjun?? Riya?? You both go to Juhu beach. We all are leaving for the hospital to take the statement of the victim.

He said looking at both of us seriously. We both nodded at him.

Arjun & Riya: Ok!!

We came to Juhu beach only to see Abhi going towards the sea. What the hell is wrong with him??

Arjun: What the hell is he doing??

Arjun said in a baffled tone. I looked at Arjun tensed.

Riya: Is he trying to suicide??

I asked in a panicked tone looking at Abhi who is dangerously close to the danger mark of the sea.

Arjun: Shit!!

Arjun shouted and we both ran towards him. I swear if he even tried to move one inch I will shoot him myself. What the hell is he trying to do??

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I don't know what's going on in my life anymore. It hurts to even think that she believed that we all will hold her responsible for whatever happened with her. But she never knew that I love her. If only I had told her about my love before, then may be she would have given life another chance.

I kept walking without even looking where I am going. Suddenly Riya and Arjun came in front of me pointing their revolvers at me.

What the hell is going on?? What are they both trying to do?? Kill me??

Abhilash: What the!!

I looked at both of them startled.

Riya: Stop right here only Abhi. Otherwise I will shoot you myself. And by the way you want to die right?? Then who cares how you die??

Riya said looking at me angrily. I came out from my stupor only to see I am dangerously close to the danger mark of the sea. Shit!! When did I came here?? I took a deep breath thanking my stars that both Riya and Arjun came here and saw me.

Abhilash: Relax guys!! I didn't come here to suicide. I just didn't realise I came this far.

I told them shaking my head exasperated. They really thought that I was going to suicide?? I am not that weak.

Arjun: That means you were going to lose your life by neglecting to see where you are going?? Really impressive ACP Mukherjee.

Arjun said looking at me perplexed. I took a deep breath. I asked them the question which is bothering me from the time I saw Riddhi's reports.

Abhilash: You both knew about Riddhi's condition I guess??

They both nodded in yes. When we saw Riddhi in our home she doesn't look like she was raped.

Abhilash: But wait!! When we saw her she didn't looked like...

I said to both of them only to see Riya flinched. Shit!! That means she changed and cleaned Riddhi's body??

Abhilash: Riya??

I looked at her horrified and she looked down with tears in her eyes. I looked at Arjun only to see him looking at Riya tensed.

Riya: Hmm.

She nodded in yes after some time. I can't believe she did that and still managed to stay sane. How does she handle all this??

Abhilash: You should have told me.

I said hugging her tightly. She was trying to handle everyone when she is the one who must be traumatized.

Arjun: Abhi, whatever you think but we know one thing. You won't be able to handle yourself seeing Riddhi like that.

Arjun said softly. That means Arjun saw Riddhi too.

Abhilash: Who else saw her??

I asked looking at Arjun sternly.

Arjun: Sameer and I brought her home then we called Riya home.

Arjun said looking at Riya worried. I sighed and broke the hug. Riya wiped her tears.

Arjun: Come on we will drop you home. Then we have to leave for office. We have a case to solve.

Arjun said and we all came out from the water. Thank god they both came here otherwise I would have been dead till now. But wait!! How did they know where I am??

Abhilash: How did you both know I am here??

I asked looking at both of them suspiciously.

Riya: Sakshi called me. She was panicked seeing you that much angry. And then we told Shree to track your number.

Riya said shrugging as if its the most normal thing. What the hell!! They can't just track my number without my permission. I am CBI chief for god sake.

Abhilash: What the hell guys!! How can you track my number just like that?? I am CBI chief. You can't just track my number.

I looked at both of them annoyed.

Riya: You are my brother first. And I had to know that you are safe.

Riya said glaring at me and I looked down taking a deep breath. Right!! No one can fight her when it comes to words.

Abhilash: Fine. Lets go.

I sighed exasperated and we all left for our home. Finally we reached home after 30 minutes. As soon as I came inside Ayesha came to me running and hugged me tightly.

Ayesha: Thank god Abhi you are okay. You really scared us.

Ayesha said in a panicked tone. I sighed and looked up to see Sakshi and Lisa looking at me tensed.

Abhilash: I am sorry. I was angry.

I said to all of them and they nodded finally relaxing. Ayesha looked as if she really cried a lot.

Riya: Thanks Sakshi. You called us on right time. Otherwise he was suiciding.

Riya said to Sakshi frowning at me and I rolled my eyes at her.

Sakshi: What??

Sakshi looked at me horrified. I swear I will kill Riya one day.

Abhilash: No need to exaggerate okay. I was not suiciding.

I said glaring at Riya and she huffed in irritation.

Riya: Oh yes you were not suiciding. You just went there to enjoy drowning in sea.

She said sarcastically. Oh god!! She will not leave this drowning thing I guess.

Abhilash: Riya!! Stop it yaar. I told you I didn't see where I was going.

I said to her getting slightly irritated. Sometimes its really hard to reason with Riya.

Riya: Yes. And if not for us you will be six feet under right now in the sea. And I will became orphan all over again.

Riya said with tears in her eyes and ran out. Shit!! She is too emotional right now.

Sakshi: Riya!!

Sakshi ran out following Riya. I looked at Arjun only to see him looking down sadly. Now what happened to him??

Abhilash: Arjun??

I looked at him confused. He looked at me seriously but with some tears in his eyes.

Arjun: You really scared us Abhi. And you can't even imagine how she is handling herself. No one can see another girl in the condition in which we brought Riddhi here. Even we were out of our wits. But Riya handled everything. Handled herself, and then handled all of us. I can't even imagine what will happen if she unloaded herself. She is in pain Abhi. And she wants to erase everyone else's pain. And that's what Sakshi was trying to do too. She started hiding her pain when she got to know about Riddhi.

He said taking a deep breath. He is right. Riya and Sakshi both are trying to hide their pain just so that we don't feel burdened seeing them in pain too.

Ayesha: We are really lucky to have such persons in our life who are trying to cheer us up even when they are hurting themselves.

Ayesha said looking at me smiling with tears in her eyes. Right!! We are indeed lucky.

Abhilash: Indeed. We are lucky.

I said to her smiling slightly. I saw Sakshi coming inside with a sad face.

Sakshi: Arjun?? Riya is waiting for you in SUV.

She said to Arjun softly. Arjun looked at her alarmed.

Arjun: What happened??

He asked looking at Sakshi tensed.

Sakshi: Nothing. You go. You have a case pending right??

She said looking at Arjun smiling. How can anyone smile when they are hurting like hell??

Arjun: Hmm.

Arjun nodded and went out. Sakshi went to her room and Ayesha went with Lisa to her room. I went to my room to change and rest for sometime. I know Arjun's Mom and Dad went to their home to bring their things and clothes.

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