Suvan FF- Dangerous Trail (Chap28 updated on 10/09) - Page 14

Omg amazing, amazing update Sam! You had me all swooning in the first half and then on the edge of my seat towards the end! The way you described the hills and the growing closeness between the pair....aahh❤️! It's currently raining where I live and this chapter was the perfect company to the experience!🤗

Awaiting the next with sweating palms as I type this😆👍🏼

Chap -18 Equations

Shravan continued “Although my father and mother had accepted that their marriage was now a sham, but I continued for months in denial. I would land up in his office on some or the other pretext and pretend to work in his room so Maria would be off limits for him. I would continue pestering him to come home early so he could be away from Maria after work. I would follow him on my cycle to see if Maria joins him but soon my father saw through that and he one day called me toexplain that what I was trying is not something which will happen. He asked me to face the truth and handle it like a grown up but how could I , my hero was going away from me and my mother seemed not even interested to do anything about it and I was helplessly trying to hold on to him. Finally I urged my father to take me along with him but he refused saying, he will always supportme but I cannot stay with them as he had agreed with Maria that he will not take me with him. Finally, Devraj Malhotra moved out of the Malhotra house and formally moved in with Maria Varghese.

I was still not aware that this was just the beginning of my battle. I had been hearing gossips in school but now with everything out in the open the teasing had been open and brutal. Every time my friends would pass nasty comments about my father I would get into a fight and my parents would get called and the same school I loved, I started to avoid going. One day I heard some boys talking about how Maria was and how drab my mother was and its obvious for any one from young to old to fall for Maria. That day I came back home all bloodied, I had started a fight but the boys were a big group and they hit me badly. It was finally decided that it would be best for my parents to stay in different cities and eventually I moved to a different city and a different school for better. I could not bear my father;my hero was going away from me and I started blaming my mother for it. I used to push her away whenever she tried to make me understand and one day had told her condescendingly that she needed to look at the beautiful Maria and herself.Why was she like this? Why could not be she make herself a little more beautiful to look capable and deserving of my father. That day she had withdrawn herself to a shell and she hardly spoke to me. I struggled to cope with my emotions between my father, mother and society which left no stone unturned to sit on judgement as to why my father left my mother. My father continued paying for our expenses or rather my expenses because my mother lived on bare necessities. Slowly I settled into the new norm with a broken family and judgemental people. I had been good in studies but now I took up sporting activities with lot of vigour as they tired me out and I did not have to face sleepless nights thinking why this happened and when I will be free from this. During my college I moved back to the city where my father stayed but I was gradually becoming rebellious as my connection with my parents were on the threshold. My father never met me in his house where he stayed with Maria and only made rare visits at some restaurant or coffee shop .He had wanted me to do an MBA but the rebel in me wanted to do just the opposite so I decided to go for IPS and now I am here. He did not like my decision, but I was beyond caring. Today I don’tregret my decision as it has given me good friends , make me see things in new perspective.

I was like my father and was also centre of female attention and I enjoyed that because I felt after a long-time people were liking me, I was making a place for myself or looking back I realize probably I was craving for attention. When I joined the IPS training along with Devika and Aneesh , Devika’s attention sent me on another level. Devika, the sexy blonde whom all guys wanted to spend few minutes with was seeking my attention and I felt my ego blow up like a balloon.I am not sure why a girl like Devika with all that beauty joined thisprofession as she did not seem interested in the craft. Then I knew she was like me, the rebel in her family of ex-Army men . Her father detested her saying she would not be able to fulfil his dreams being a girl and it was only his sons who would do it. She told me she is out to prove her father wrong so although she missed the opportunity to join armed forces, she decided to join IPS just to prove him wrong. She used to say that his father does not know if she unleashed her charm many of those armed force guys whom her father adores would fall to her feet and she could make them dance to their tunes. We clicked instantly we were both rebels out to prove our father’s wrong.

I let myself fall for her charms and soon we were inseparable. I passed with good stand from the IPS Academy while Devika had managed to scratch through. We wanted to celebrate and take a nice tour of the city of Hyderabad before we are posted in our next destination. The night was young and we too, as we traversed to the old city around Charminar gorging on the sumptuous kebabs , shopping and then moving to the new city where we went to the disco and finally as the night got darker and deeper we drank like there was no tomorrow. As we made our way back half-conscious Devika pulled me to her room as I went to drop her to the door. She was beautiful and her outfit was too enticing and at the end of the day I was not forcing myself on her so I did not mind enjoying. I was drawn like a moth to a flame and that night we virtually ate each other bodies. Next day when I woke up and saw how both of us were lying on top of each other with nothing on I realized what had happened and I was planning to say sorry to Devika. Harmless flirting was different, but this was different, and it could have repercussions but before that could happen Devika had told the world that we were gone beyond all boundaries and we were in true sense a couple. I did not know what to say but then I thought that it was not that bad as Devika was courted by one and all, but I was the privileged one who she decided to pair up with.

We got posted in different locations once our training was over and we kept in touch but with time I felt she was losing interest in me. I was posted at that time in the Maoist infested belt which was daunting and dangerous. One fine day Devika arrived there in the district next to my jurisdiction area. Although I was happy to see her but this time I was more evolved and matured and was seeing through a lot of things on the ground and the cool quotient that I used to feel having her as my girlfriend and showing off to the world had started fading. We could not avoid meeting each other as we were engaging with a common enemy but Devika’s overtures had started irritating me and I was shocked when she mentioned we were a couple to the then DIG in a party. The DIG seemed to be taken by Devika’s beauty and when I tried to correct, he seemed to be least bothered as he had already started following Devika as she sauntered off in an off-shoulder gown. Post that party we had an official briefing from the DIG about intelligence about a Maoist attack. I was a little surprised when I saw Devika was appointed as the co-ordinator for the mission which I felt was a blunder given her career graph till now. She had never been to such insurgency areas and she neither has the experience as she has not even spent 3 months in her new position. So ultimately although Devika was appointed as the co-ordinator all fell on me and my colleague Ajay’s shoulders to ensure that we crack the operation.

Eventually me and Ajay led form the front against the huge group of Maoists in which I was badly injured, and Ajay was killed but the Maoists were not successful, and their operation failed. This was big news and all the dailies were covering the incident, but all the footage went to Devika as I was recuperating in thehospital and Ajay was gone. She was hailed as embodiment of women power and even if I raised one voice, I knew that I would be branded as misogynistic but I knew the truth. The only silver lining was that I was selected for Greyhounds, the elite Commando force. The last straw was when Devika was recommended for a Gallantry award and got promoted as SSP(Senior Superintendent of Police). I was furious that day as Devika was a show piece in the entire venture and we who were the real people had been shunted out with a paltry sum as reward and she got everything. I felt especially bad for Ajay whose young wife was widowed and he was the one whose story needs to be told but he was pushed to the shadows. I was furious at media,police and even on myself for not having the courage to come out and fight forAjay. I was so furious that day that without thinking I walked into Devika’s quarters without calling her first. The security had not let me go in saying she was busy in a meeting but I being inquisitive had managed to peep through her bedroom window and caught Devika and the DIG in a compromising position. I jumped up in the air thinking now I had the opportunity to avenge Ajay’s death and get my dues but Devika was a different and dangerous game. She nor the DIG were ashamed of the fact that I had caught them but they were in threatening mode. The DIG took me to a corner and smoking his cigar told me that my life will continue as it is today and in near future I have a chance to get promoted to a better place like metro city or a two-tier city where I could settle down and enjoy life and power. Its in my favour to continue the sham of a relationship with Devika and forget what I saw. Devika then walked down to me and I said that she was in a relationship with me and how could she do this. She laughed and said that she once told me that she will make the men her father adored dance to her tunes and she has exactly done that. Now the DIG will dance to her tunes and she warned that if I don’t dance to DIG’s tunes it will not be good for me as I might loose my stint with Greyhounds and also my service in IPS if she is puts up a false case incriminating me. Both told me in so many words that I had no way out. I continue to be Devika's love interest while DIG and Devika continue their sexual escapade’s under the cover and they keep giving me carrots or else they will make my hell and given Devika’s image in the media nobody will believe me.

I felt like I was falling into a deep abyss. Although this could not continue for long but for now, I did not have a way out. After my father deserted us, my work was my life and I was loving it and now my sole source of life was being snatched. Although I repulsed at the thought of somebody claiming to be my girlfriend but getting into bed with someone else without a sense of morality but then I would be away for my new assignment so how does it matter what she does behind my back. I was up for compromise.Anyways, Devika has made it clear that I was just her fascination not someone who she had fallen in love with, so how it matters and I convinced myself to carry on this sham if I could.

This incident made me realize how wrong I had been in blaming my mother when my father did what Devika did to me today. I called up my mother that night and in years had a long conversation. I had never been the son she might have wanted but she was always the best mother as she could figure out, I was troubled.That night I cried and poured my heart to her but although I mended myrelationship with my mother , the hatred for good looking women like Maria and Devika who used their charms for destroying homes and careers grew and it all came tumbling out when I saw Devika in you. I had enough burden of Devika and did not want one more, so I wanted to leave the assignment, but you changed me,my thoughts and my being. Suman, I might be brave when it comes to my craft,but you see I am not brave when it comes to my character. I let my Mom suffer when she needed support, I compromised when I should have taken a stand forAjay against Devika and the DIG but I chickened out".

Amazing chapter Sam!

His life has been a mess🥱

Poor guy faced so many troubles in life!

Devika is a leech! Such a shameless women!😡

I really felt sad for Ajay! He lost his life but still did't get the credit!😭

Shravan realizing his mistakes and apologizing to his mother had my heart!❤️

Can't wait to know Suman's reaction!

Beautifully written👍🏼

Wow Sam...the saying that "Sabar ka phal meetha hota hai" is so true! I waited so long for this chapter...Shravan's story and it was amazing! Way beyond my expectations! I really like how you portrayed Shravan's raw emotions and pain. His broken family and his fake relationship gives insight into his character and his actions...it makes sense now. Can't wait to read the next chapter to see how Suman reacts. I feel like she will be able to relate to him as she was also deprived of her parent's love. Two broken people will find solace in each other.

Very realistic story....loving it. Look forward to seeing suman's reaction.

Amazing Update

It was shocking+emotional

Felt really bad for Shravan😭

His childhood was full of miseries, sorrow and taunts

That part was heart wrenching where he could not believe his dad cheated on his mother💔

His rebellious attitude developed due to that

Hos strained relationship with his parents at young age was heart breaking😔

But good that he got selected in good profession

Devika and his relationship was initially good

even after hotel incident, he was ready to take responsibility and say sorry to her

Despite her behaviour, he protected her

Felt bad for Ajay and his wife😭

Devika cheated on him😭

You described how sometimes people misuse things to destroy someone

Shravan's heartbreak and his emotional talk with his mother was described beautifully ❤️! The emotions were high😭

It's good that Shravan got to know her true face

Shravan is pure at heart

he told everything and confessed whatever he felt ❤️

Excited to read next part (Take your own time)

Thanks for update 👍🏼

Sam do give your birthdate!😳

Originally posted by: Pranushka_723

Sam do give your birthdate!😳

Its 18th September...

Originally posted by: sambag

Its 18th September...

Thanks!

I'll add it to the birthday calendar!😳

Thanks to all those who have kept me motivated in this Suvan journey. This chapter is dedicated to our Birthday member Bucky bundled with loads of wishes from my end.

Chap 19 Revealed

Shravan continued “ I am sure you would not have done what I did . The night you told me about Satya I had felt a strange emotion in me as if I was committing a grave sin by not telling you all this. You were so pure, so truthful, you are beautiful inside out and I was scared if I told you everything you would leave me. I was struggling between coming out clean at the risk of losing you or continuing this beautiful thing that was between us which I was experiencing for the first time and keep everything in wraps. Finally, I had decided to come clean in front of you the same day that you saw Devika hug me and my fate was sealed. During my Rajasthan adventure when I faced death in close quarters the only thought that consumed me was you, and one chance to tell you my story and even if there was one chance that you would still be mine I wanted to grab with my both hands”. Saying this Shravan left Suman’s hand and walked a little ahead and then turned around to look at Suman and said “ If you decide that I am not worthy of you Suman, I don’t deny that it will not break me but I will accept your decision and walk away from you. If you decide otherwise it should be only because you feel the same way as I feel for you but don’t come to me because you pity me. I can live with your disdain but not with your pity. I want you with me to support and guide me in my journey to redemption and I can promise you that I will keep your happiness above everything else, even my life”.

Suman was drowning in a vortex of emotions as after Satya left she had been facing the world alone and had been strong but she needed support, care and love herself and Shravan had been that and much more than that. She thought she must have been lucky to meet Shravan. This man in front of her does not realize that it needs a lot of courage to confess one’s weakness in front of someone you love knowing that this might be the end of their story. Suddenly Shravan turned to look at her teary eyes and said, “Suman you believe what I said right, I do not have any proofs”. Suman smiled recollecting what once Saheb had told her not so long ago. She then said “I don’t have a choice Shravan. I have seen my adorable brother when he had cracked under pressure and chosen drugs to drown instead of fighting adversities. So, Satya my perfect Bhaiyya was flawed. My parents had fallen in love and got married even when their parents did not agree, but whenI came late in their age according to society, they chickened out. So, you see they were also flawed. We all are flawed in our own way but that doesn’t makeus a person altogether not capable of being loved. When you were missing, I had realized, that I had fallen in love with you and I would have never said this if you said that Devika was indeed your girlfriend. I would have left both ofyou and walked away although it would have hurt me because I had no choice but to love you.”. Saying this she turned around to brush her tears when a strong arm pulled her and she went crashing into Shravan’s warm chest in a bone crushing hug as he moulded her into him so no air could pass between them.Shravan kept murmuring sweet nothings in Suman’s ear as he cried into her shoulders drenching her light blue shirt. Suman kept running her hands on Shravan’s back as she said “I love you Shravan with all your goodness, with allyour vulnerabilities, all your mistakes. I love everything about you”.

They stood there for a long time in each other warm embrace but after a while Shravan lifted himself from Suman’s shoulder and smiled and just held on to her. Suman asked him “Shall we leave now if you are ok”. Hearing this Shravan nodded his head in a no with a mischievous smile playing on this lips as he pulled Suman closer so that their breaths intermingled and then Suman saw the familiar darkening ofhis eyes as he bent down to place a small kiss on the bridge of her nose and looked temptingly at her lips. Suman felt a little scared now, she had never experienced a kiss before or neither such intimacy. Her fingers automatically curled into Shravan’s shoulders and dug into them as she stiffened and closed her eyes expecting his lips to crush hers in the flick of a second. After a few moments when it did not happen, she opened her eyes to see Shravan smiling looking at her. He said “This is about us Suman and its both of us. I must shamelessly admit that I crave making love to you till eternity but its not about just me,its about you too and if you are not comfortable with this its fine. I want us to move at a pace comfortable for both of us”. Suman looked away unable to meet his eyes and squirmed a little in Shravan’s arms so he unwillingly let her go when she said “Shravan I want to be with you but its just that ..”. Shravan quickly held her hand in both his rough palms and said “Its ok Suman. Trust me I can live without touching you and just seeing your smile but I want you to trust me with your feelings and emotions”. Suman continued looking at him astonished when Shravan could bear no more and bent down and placed a light peck on her cheeks and saw the now familiar pink…errr no a redder hue colouring her cheeks as he pulled her back into the car.

Suman asked Shravan if he wanted her to call Subbu and ask him for help in Saira’s case,but Shravan wanted to wait for two days before going to Sash rather than Subbu.Both drove along the now visible beautiful coastline towards Karwar. Although Shravan had been a few times here but for Suman , this was first and she was loving the smell of sea breeze as she felt closer to her home in Chennai.Karwar is a seaside costal town of Karnataka situated at the point where the Kali river meets the Arabian sea. This place was known for being a natural port and the Naval base but of late it had gradually grown to be a tourist hub owing to tourists looking for an alternative to Goa. Suvan enjoyed every bit of nature as the forests of the Arbail ghat were still lush green. The air was cooler. The smooth well-laid roads returned, albeit they were now the typical winding roads you find in the western ghats. It was a pleasure being able to glide over the curves one after the other, through an evergreen thicket.

When Suvan reached Karwar it was pretty late in the night but they had already informed the hotel so when they reached the small place the rooms were already fresh and ready. They were not hungry but awfully tired, so they hit the bed right away before they start on the eventful exploration of the village for their target.Suman woke up early next morning when she received a call from Sash and she face palmed thinking she had completely forgotten to speak to Sash given that she had heard he had a family emergency. This newfound relationship was taking away all her focus but then she smiled thinking the way Shravan had been with her through the whole journey and she felt her cheeks warming up. Sash on hearing her voice said “So, Suman how are you and how is Shravan?”. Suman was a little surprised at his question and said “We are good but what happened, you were supposed to come”. Sash laughed and said “You want me to swap with Shravan, I can do that you know. But the question is do you really want me to do that, I can start now and reach by evening.” Suman was now completely jolted out of her sleep “Did he know about me & Shravan”. Sash continued when he heard no response “Well, well, I got my answer Suman. Why do you forget that Iam your mentor and guide so I know you inside out? I had noticed how you reacted when Shravan was missing, and I knew there is something going on so I thought it would be good if you have some time together.” Suman was now smiling like a fool completely looking like a strawberry and that’s what Shravan thought when he saw her walking outside speaking to someone on the phone. Shravan was curious to find out who was on the other end when he walked towards her room along the garden and seeing him Suman mouthed that it was Sash. As a parting warning Sash said “Don’t forget lovebirds you have some work to do toso pull up your socks and get going and keep some romance left for now. You will receive in sometime the details of today’s briefing”.

Shravan joined Suman for breakfast in the patio outside her room where they had served hot tatte idlis with sambar and coconut chutney. Suman was unable to eat much as she kept blushing while explaining Shravan why Sash had called, and Shravan loved teasing her more till she leapt forward across the cane table and hit him on his shoulder. The phone beeped as Sash’s message came through updating Suvan with the details.

Updates onthe Operation Sangam as of today:

Main Target-->SR Reddy

Target A -->XYZ imports has a proven link with M&M hospitality . Runs a front as Tours and Travels to Middle East, Turkey,etc. Based on the invoicing done to clients its proven that there is over invoicing being done for Hawala payback. Details to be updated in case register.

Target B-->Truck Driver has proven links to Karwar and were childhood friend of Target C & Target E.

Target B moves the consignment to Andhra and Odisha Maoist region -->Suspected

Drugs procured(Rajasthan across borders)-->Kishwar Singh booked on charges of murder. Link toborder supplies and middleman for suspected supply route in Maoist belt .

Target unknown moves consignment to cities current distribution channel pizza joint.Pizza joint owned by an ex- employee of M&M hospitality

Money collected from drug sale sent through Hawala to Dubai-->Difficult to prove

Money sentto terrorists from NGO A (Dubai) to NGO M(Mumbai) to NGO X(Andhra)-->link to be established.

New target-->M&M hospitality. Board members seem dummy. Funding from same funding agency as NGO A

Social media closed groups traced and the postal codes traced. They refer to kind of contraband and the quality of the contraband.

For further details please refer to the case register details.