Checkmate- Sam-Arj(Aham-Kashmira)FIC part 52 updated on 11/12/2019 - Page 50

Originally posted by: Dwia12

Thanks madhu for such a interesting part....cnt wait to see the result of Arjun's mission next part....hopefuly arjun and rajat will find the reason why piyaly left sam and why she married to samrat, and what samrat's real hidden motive....clue by blue will help arjun soon and i wish sam will get a justice,

One of fave dialogues in this part when sam and arjun talk bout ''desire'' hehehe ....i still curious with Sam's mean to Arjun by saying ''desires'' , come on Arjun...spend your time to her please.. We want to see u both spending quality time together😀☝👍👍

Thank You Dwia for such a lovely feedback. Glad that you are liking the parts. More twists and turns coming up. So, keep reading. Ha ha. About desires! It's her possessiveness. She is getting feeling that they are not getting close enough like usual newly married couples. Let's see, what happens next. Will surely try to update soon. Loads of Love. 💓

PART 48

Arjun locked door of his cabin & put the key in his pocket. He turned around & got collided with Bonnie.

Bonnie- auchh!

Arjun- sorry.

Bonnie-It’s okay. It’s okay AM. I can understand that you are in hurry. It’s already late & your dear, newly wedded, injured wife must be waiting for you eagerly.

Arjun raised his eyebrows.

Bonnie- oh by the way, how is she? I mean Samaira.

Arjun- Samaira is good.

Bonnie-Glad to know. Anyway, hope now you understand that caring for someone whom you love doesn’t mean turning into a nurse.

Arjun- no,till now, I am unable to understand that. For me, it’s still country comes first & service before self.

Bonnie- you got leave……

Arjun(cutting her words)- My leave request was granted by my senior authority. You are no one to comment. Think before you say anything crap Bonnie because I am not going to tolerate your silly talk.

Bonnie-Yes, I should. That’s called partiality.

Arjun(smirked)- Only partiality based on senior junior! Oh, I thought you will add gender biasness also.

Bonnie-Excuse me AM…..

Arjun- no,no, you excuse me Bonnie & listen to me very carefully because I am not going to repeat. We can save Parmeet if only you took proper step at that time of Emergency. When you got to know that Parmeet cell was out of network coverage area, you should try to find out his location & sent a search team but you chose the duty of nurse & Bonnie I don’t want nurse in my Investigation team.

Bonnie- You will never understand my feeling!

Arjun(pissed off)- What fu***ng feeling are you talking about Bonnie? No, I don’t have any kind of special feeling for you.

Bonnie- But I have.

Arjun- I don’t care & listen don’t talk about Samaira in that manner. She is my wife.

Bonnie- And I still wonder how can you chose her? What quality of her attracts you AM? Her beauty?

Arjun- none of your business Bonnie but now you are irritating me & what about the task I gave you?

Bonnie- Am I still have the permission to enter your cabin?

Arjun- And when you hallucinated Bonnie that I forbid you to enter in my cabin?

Bonnie-Nowadays, only Rajat is allowed in your cabin. You discuss all the matters with him only.

Arjun- I am the team leader & it’s completely my decision how to lead the team.

Bonnie- Do you have any doubt about me?

Arjun-Bonnie, how I am going to work it’s completely my decision. If you have anyproblem, you are most welcome to complaint in Ministry.

Bonnie- We are friends AM.

Arjun-looking at your attitude, I don’t feel like be with your friend anymore.

Bonnie(pointing towards her heart)- It’s hurt here AM.

Arjun(ignoring her)- Listen Bonnie, again I am making it very clear the relation between us is strickly professional. Now, tell me what you find out about the poison Nerium Oleander & how Dev got this when he was in our custody?

Bonnie- I still need time to find out everything.

Arjun-Then, what are you doing here? Wasting my time? & what is your excuse that you till now unable to do the work what I gave?

Bonnie- maybe, I am inefficient but what is your excuse that till now you are unable to find out about Samrat Khanna, Piyali Khanna, Dev Arora & Nandini Pandey?(with a smirk on her face)

Arjun narrowed his eyes.

Arjun (in acold voice)- & who are you Bonnie to ask me the progress report of Mission Chaturanga? You did not send me sweets? When you got the promotion “DCP Bonnie Ray”?

Bonnie bites her lips in anger.

Arjun- Stay in your limits Bonnie & maintain discipline. Else I will take strict action against you.

Bonnie-& this time I will not going to remain silent. This time I will not going to cry helplessly in front of you. This time, I will not request you. This time, I will complaint against you that you are harassing me. Then, what will you going to do Sir? Think AM think.

Arjun’s eyes are clouded with anger.

Arjun-Don’t worry. “That time” you will get the answer what I can do.

Without saying anything more, Arjun left from there.

Arjun rang the doorbell of his house & Gitika opened the door.

Gitika- I would like to take your leave Sir. Good Night.

Arjun nodded his head. “Good Night Officer. See you tomorrow.”

Gitika left. Arjun closed the door & entered inside. He removed his shoes & socks. Samaira was silently standing there.

Samaira-Again, you came late. After our marriage, I did not witness a single day when you came early from office.

Arjun- You very well know that I was doing some important work in office, not doing anytime pass.

Arjun entered in his bedroom & put his service revolver in cupboard locker & cell phone & wallet on the table. He unbuttoned his shirt & was going to throw it carelessly on the bed before Samaira’s strong voice interrupted his action.

Samaira-How many times I have to tell you that don’t put your used clothes on the bed?

Arjun bites his lips & threw the shirt angrily on the floor which fall on a distance.

Samaira raised her eyebrows & looked towards Arjun. Arjun angrily went inside washroom & closed the door with a bang. He opened the knob of shower & cold water hit his body. After sometime, he felt relaxed. He lost his temper hearing Bonnie’s words & the way he threw his shirt it’s quite a bad gesture but he was glad that he did not opened his mouth much or else he will going to vent out his frustration on Samaira. Rajat’s words came in his mind.“Be patient & don’t lose your temper.” Arjun sighed. He should say sorry to Samaira. Arjun put his hand on the hanger to get the towel but found it empty.Oh Shit! In his anger he forgot to bring his towel & even clothes. Arjun slightly opened the washroom door & took out his face. He noticed Samairais sitting on the bed with his towel & clothes.

Arjun-Samaira, give me the towel.

Samaira-What? I can’t hear you! Sorry, please say loudly.

Arjun- are! Give me the towel.

Samaira-correction. Say, please give me the towel Samaira.

Arjun (clearly understood that she is trying to irritate him)- Please give me the towel, my dear Samaira, else I will come out in this way. (in a teasing tone)

Samaira’s cheeks turned red. “erhmm!”

Samaira-huh! There is nothing I haven’t seen before!

Arjun closed his eyes.

Arjun- I am saying sorry. Now, please give me the towel.

Samaira- so sad! Mere pati parameswar ke paas bastra nahin hai!

Arjun (in a playful tone)- Nahin hai priye. Ab jaldi se mujhe bastra de do. Warna tumhare pati aise hi bahar aa jayenge aur phir tumhare bastro par sankat aa jayega!

Samaira took the towel in her hand & came near washroom door. “Here take the towel & come out soon.”

Arjun slightly opened the door. He grabbed her hand & pulled her inside . He snatched the towel from her hand & put it on the hanger. He backed her upagainst the wall. Samaira’s eyes were tightly closed and she was breathing heavily. Her lips quivering.

Samaira-Shameless! Why you pulled me inside?

Arjun( in a teasing tone)- Why your eyes are shut Samaira? Come on, look at me.

Not only her cheeks but her whole face turned scarlet. Though her ears had been hidden among the messy curls of her hair, it was obvious that they were as rosy as her face. Deep pink just like a spring rose, the blooming color was so cute against her bright skin.

Samaira suddenly felt awkward, demure & coy. She felt her face was on fire. She tried to hide her rosy features behind her slim fingers.

As Samaira attempted to hide her face behind her fingers, her cheeks became a color of rival the rose-pink hue of her nail polish & shone through the gaps.

Arjun was breathing heavily & bites his lips. His eyes full of lust & desires. He is extremely horny & feeling uncomfortable but he reminded himself about the injuries of Samaira’s. He can’t hurt her.Her health is more important than his desires.

Arjun leans in, so his forehead rests against her. His hand drifted to her hip & it settled there. Samaira hesitantly looked up at him. The swirls of emotion & longing she saw in his dark, black eyes made her gasp. He began nuzzling her neck with delicate kisses. So faint, they were whispers. Warmth radiates from the spots where his lips touching her neck, slowly spreading through the rest of her. Samaira was thrilled to be the recipient of his affection. With her cheeks still blushing hotly, she again glanced into his captivating eyes. She watched breathlessly as his eyes studied her’s with silent intensity. His warm breath ghosted across her face. Samaira shut her eyes in anticipation. She stifled a surprised gasp as his lips captured hers. She felt her hands begin to encircle his neck & his hands tightened around her waist. Their lips moved in perfect sync & the kiss becoming more passionate by the second. Her hands works their way around his body, feeling each crevasse, each line along his perfect physique. Dear God, he couldn’t fight against the thoughts that were going through him. Her very smell was flooding his senses now…..

Arjun pulled away from her’s. He took the towel from the hanger & draped it around his lower part. Samaira stood their unsatisfied. Tears stinging in her eyes. Her body craved more, craved him but there was only negative spacebbetween them. She lowered her head down & went out from the washroom.

After sometime, Arjun came out from the washroom but found the bedroom empty. Arjun wore his clothes. He noticed that the shirt he angrily threw still lying carelessly on the floor. He sighed & took the shirt & pit it in laundry basket.

After having their dinner in silence, Arjun was checking his mobile sitting on the bed.Samaira came & sat beside him on the bed & started applying medicine on her wounds.

Arjun- Let me help you.

Samaira- No need. I will manage.

Arjun- No,you can’t.

Arjun snatched the medicine from her hand & slowly started applying on her wounds.

Samaira-Don’t look at my wounds. I look ugly with these wounds.

Arjun- I already saw your wounds.

After applying the medicine, Arjun pecked on her cheeks.

Arjun- You are looking irresistible with these wounds also. Don’t you saw the effect you had on me on the washroom? But I can’t hurt you in my desire. You are precious to me. Let the wounds heal first, then we will continue what we left! ( with asmirk)

Samaira(ignoring Arjun’s comment)- By the way, hope you learnt the lesson that don’t throw used clothes on bed.

Arjun (witha serious face)- hmm. I learnt another lesson also that I have to be more careful regarding my clothes around you else my “izzat” is in danger.

Samaira punched him. “Shut up.”

Arjun- I am serious.

Samaira-okay. Now, tell me the reason of your temper then?

Arjun-Nothing serious. An unwanted person talked some absurds.

Samaira-Then try to ignore.

Arjun- hmm & let me tell you, Prerna Aunty is really an awesome cook.

Samaira-yeah! She is. As usual, Neil came to see how am I & gave the food. I told him that don’t trouble Prerna Aunty as her health condition is not good.

Arjun- You are lucky to have friend like Neil.

Samaira- I am also lucky to have you as my soulmate & listen whatever arguments happened between you & Neil, please sort out.

Arjun- hmm.

Samaira-What about our pending dinner date?

Arjun-Important Question! Let’s have our pending dinner date tomorrow.

Samaira-Okay. Good idea but include marketing plan with dinner date.

Arjun- But you already have so many clothes! Then, why marketing?

Samaira(angrily)- You don’t need to think about it & don’t dare to cancel the plan.

Arjun- We will surely go to marketing & dinner tomorrow but if any emergency situation comes up, then….

Samaira-Yes, yes. Got it.

Arjun- Now sleep. You need rest Samaira. Good Night dear.

Samaira-Good Night.

Next day,in Intelligence Bureau’s office, Arjun came in his cabin & sat on his chair. Arjun is talking with Vishal Salve.

Arjun- Yes Vishal?

Vishal-Arjun, I think the officer was IPS Reyansh Saxena. I already mailed you the details of him.

PART 49

Arjun switched on his laptop. Rana's last words were ringing in his ears. "It was not an accident..... He was an IPS Officer just like you..... That was His marriage day...."

Arjun signed in his mailbox & clicked open the mail sent by Vishal.He carefully looked at the young man's picture on his laptop screen. Oval shaped face, square jawline, high forehead, bright eyes & extremely smart appearance in Police uniform. "IPS Reyansh Saxena" Arjun murmured to himself."Son of IPS ChandraShekar Saxena." Okay.So, his father was also an IPS! Arjun spoke to himself."Completed Masters in History from Delhi University & cleared UPSC Examination in first attempt. He was posted as ACP1 in Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 4 under his training module.Death- 25.11.1989 at the age of 26 in an accident."

Arjun sighed & read further. "But IPS ChandraShekar Saxena challenged the police report which concluded that his son Reyansh death was an accident. According to his statement, it was his son's marriage day. His wife arranged a puja in home for the well being of their son & his would be wife." IPS ChandraShekar also added, "Gayathri,Reyansh's mother, wanted the marriage to be happened with every rituals & with the presence of all relatives & friends but Reyansh wanted court marriage just in the presence of both of bride & groom's parents & Reyansh convinced his mother also. Reyansh himself chose Piyali as his life partner & we, as parents never objected his choice & decision. Arjun paused. "Who? who? Piyali? Which Piyali?" Arjun started biting his nails & read further. "In afternoon, when we all were getting ready to go to Marriage Register Office, suddenly the LAN phone started ringing. Reyansh rushed to attend the call.After talking for sometime, he told us to go to marriage register office & he will join us soon. His mother strongly objected the idea. I pulled him in a corner & asked my son what was the problem? Reyansh said that one of his informer called him & he is going to get an important clue. I, myself being a police officer can't be able to stop my son, Reyansh. I, my wife Gayathri,our would be daughter-in-law Piyali & her father Aniket Chaudhary, we all were waiting for Reyansh to come but we got the news of his accident. My son was an ace driver. Idon't believe his death was an accident.

Arjun was stunned to read IPS ChandraShekar Saxena's statement. His hands were sweating.So, the bride was Aniket Chaudhary's daughter Piyali! Samaira's mother Piyali! Oh My God! Let's accumulate all the information what we know about Piyali Khanna. Piyali, daughter of Aniket & Nikita Chaudhary,founder member of Dorothy Faria's NGO just like Anju Kiran aka Nandini Pandey & also most probably in the same college. Then, according to latest information, Piyali was going to marry IPS Reyansh Saxena but Reyansh died on the day of their marriage, that means on 25.11.1989. Samrat & Piyali's marriage date 17.12.1989. Not even gap of a month! Why? Samaira's death of birth 25.07.1990!

Arjun lit a cigarette & looked thoughtful. So, it means Samaira is IPS Reyansh Saxena's daughter!! Piyali was pregnant with Samaira. That's why Reyansh convinced his parents for a court marriage. This was the reason, most probably, that Reyansh don't want relatives presence in their marriage. Else, why a 26 years old man will be in so much hurry? But unfortunately, Reyansh died before the marriage happens! & at that time it was very difficult for an unmarried girl to be an single mother. then, Samrat Khanna came in picture. Now, the question is, what is Samrat Khanna's background? Was Piyali forced to marry Samrat?Seriously need someone who can bring light in the mystery of past. Anyway, then after four years, Piyali disappeared leaving her daughter alone. Now, the main point is according to police Investigation report regarding the missing complaint filed by Aniket Chaudhary, Piyali had extra marital affair & she left with "that man." But at that time, Reyansh was dead. No,no,no. It's absolutely difficult to believe police report. Piyali was the majority shareholder & the owner of Khanna Industries. By any chance, if Samrat can eliminate Piyali then he can get the complete ownership of Khanna Industries property. So, what happened with Piyali? Where is she now? Another important point, it's Rana who gave the important clue about Reyansh before taking last breath. Reyansh death is recorded as accident. But according to Rana's deathbed confession, Reyansh death was murder. How he knew that? Nandini is Rana's cousin sister, her partner-in-crime, her driver though it was just a cover. Linda delivered the mysterious packet to Rana, then Rana delivered that to an unknown man. Parmeet was present there. This Rana tried to trap Samaira in terrorist funding matter. I am sure that Samrat, Nandini, Rana are the reason behind Piyali's disappearance or at least they know. But they are responsible for Reyansh's death also.

Arjun sighed. He got many clues & information but still he is unable to pin-point the exact matter & most importantly, what to do next? How to give samaira the news as the issue is very sensitive for her & do IPS ChandraShekar Saxena & Gayathri Saxena knew that their would be daughter in law was pregnant? The child was their dead son's but do they have any right to claim?

Arjun frustratingly raked his fingers through his hair & lit another cigarette. After thinking for sometime, Arjun mailed all the latest find outs to DGP Anirudh Dasgupta. Without any senior officr help, it will be impossible to get into the matter completely. His thought process was interrupted hearing the knock of his cabin door. "come in".

Hearing Arjun's voice, Rajat entered into the cabin.

Arjun- Yes Rajat?

Rajat- you looked tense? Anything serious happened?

Arjun- no, no. You say...

Rajat- well, you ask to check the student record of N.K. Collegeto know about Piyali Khanna then Piyali Chaudhary. Piyali was indeed an student of N.K. College & most shocking part is Piyali also completed her Masters Degree in Sociology from N.K.College. She was the classmate of Anju Kiran aka Nandini Pandey.

Arjun rubbed his forehead.

Arjun- hmm.So, they were batchmates also!

Rajat- & she was a good student if we consider her marks.

Arjun- hmm.Still many things not getting clear. Anyway, are you people started tracking those faces who were parts of that NGO Group?

Rajat- Yes, our team is working hard & I am sure we can track at least one.

Arjun- Do it soon.It's very important.

Rajat- By the way, we got another important news. You were right. Aniket Chaudhary prepared a new wills two months before his death. According to that Will, Samrat Khanna is only the care taker of Khanna Industries property before Samaira turned 25, then she will be the owner of all her grandparents & mother's property but if something happens to Samaira before she turned 25, all property should be distributed among Trust & NGOs.

Arjun- That's I wanted to know.So, Aniket Chaudhary has tried his level best to protect his grand daughter. He was aware about Samrat's intentions.

Rajat- Exactly & destiny also favoured. You & Samaira met & Samrat, Nandini, Dev all their plans backfired. Oh, & police sent us the sketches of those three men who stole Briju's car.

Arjun- Okay. Search them in our criminal database & also sent the sketches to Samaira for identification. No, sent the sketches to Gitika. She will show to Samaira.

Rajat smiled. "As you say Boss."

Arjun- Anything else Rajat?

Rajat- No.

Arjun- Okay. You may leave.

Rajat nodded his head & went out from Arjun's cabin.

Arjun dialed Samaira's number. After two rings, Samaira received the call.

Samaira- Don't tell me you are cancelling marketing plan & dinner date.

Arjun- no,no, we will go in evening. Listen, Gitika will show you three sketches. You just have to identify whom you saw among them. Will you?

Samaira ( after few minutes of silence)- Yes Arjun, I will. I saw the face of the driver. I don't remember his face exactly but I can identify if I look again & I clearly remembered the face of the man with whose phone I called you & the other one was Dev Arora.

Arjun- No need to take any stress. Just relax....

Beep!Beep! Arjun checked his phone. The call waiting option is showing DGP Anirudh Dasgupta is in line.

Arjun- Samaira, I will call you later. Bye.

Arjun hurriedly received DGP's call.

Arjun- Jai Hind Sir.

Anirudh- Officer, I have some important discussion with you. Come & meet me in my office.

Arjun- sure Sir, I am coming.

DGP disconnected the call. Arjun was somehow expecting his call. He switched off his laptop & went out from his cabin.

At Police Headquarter, Arjun entered inside DGP Anirudh Dasgupta's cabin, the special Director of IB. Arjun saluted him. Anirudh nodded his head & gestured Arjun to sit.

Arjun- Thank You Sir.

After few minutes of silence,

Anirudh- Mrs Mehra is IPS Reyansh Saxena's daughter!!

Arjun paused for sometime.

Arjun- If I go by circumstantial proofs, then YES But I am not going to share this information with Samaira now. First, I will be 200% sure, then I will. The issue is very sensitive for her & I don't want to see her getting hurt.

Anirudh smiled slightly.

Anirudh- That's absolutely your personal choice. Anyway, I called you here to say about IPS ChandraShekar Saxena, father of IPS Reyansh Saxena.

Arjun- Yes Sir.

Anirudh- IPS ChandraShekar Saxena was one of the best officer in Intelligence Bureau. He played an important role to strengthen internal security during 1971 war. After the war also, he led many successful missions. Later, he became the trainer for newly recruited Officers of Intelligence Department. He was my mentor also.

Arjun gave a surprised look.

Anirudh- Anyway, there was an trainee officer joined in Intelligence Bureau's newly recruited 1987 batch, named Pranav Sarin.He was sharp, bright & was one of the very promising newcomer. But after six months of his joining, one night IPS ChandraShekar Saxena with some other senior officers raided Pranav's house. IPS ChandraShekar doubted that Pranav was an Double Agent & his assumption was correct. The team seized xerox copies of few confidential documents of Intelligence but Pranav was too smart. He guessed that his cover was blown. So, he left at correct time. After that, our whole system was on high alert because that was the first time someone tried to breach our security system from inside. It was a big blow for us & after a high level Investigation & according to it's report, Pranav Sarin was not an Double Agent, He was an "mole" & every details about him were false & at that time, our system failed to catch Pranav & IPS ChandraShekar Saxena resigned taking all responsibility of the failure as he was leading the mission.

Arjun sighed. "Then, what happened Sir?"

Anirudh- Then, after his son's death, ChandraShekar Sir came in Intelligence Bureau's Head Quarter few times. He suspected that Reyansh death was not an accident, it was planned murder & related with Pranav Sarin's case but everyone dismissed his claim & termed Reyansh death an accident & closed the case.

Arjun ( after few minutes of silence)- Where is ChandraShekar Sir now? Is he alive or not?

Anirudh- I don't know. Will send you all the details of Him & Pranav Sarin's case. You may go now.

Arjun stood up. "Sure Sir. But before leaving, I want to say something. IPS Reyansh death was not an accident. I am saying this not based on Rana's Statement. The accident happened on Highway. There were few eyewitnesses. Some farmers were working on their fields. They saw a truck got collided with Reyansh's car. The Truck was overspeeding & because of heavy rainfall for few days, the road was slippery. May be, that's why both drivers can't control their vehicles. Reyansh was spot dead & the truck driver ran away driving the truck in full speed. After that, Police failed to locate the truck. The, how can the Investigation team got sure that the truck did not collided with Reyansh Saxena's car intentionally? Plus, who was the informer called IPS Reyansh on that day that he first chose to talk with that informer than marriage? If, then the Investigation team tried to find the answers of these questions then may be, IPS ChandraShekar Saxena has got justice for his son.

Anirudh ( narrowing his eyes)- Focus on Mission Chaturanga Officer.

Arjun ( Pride in his voice)- I am trying my level best Sir.

Arjun saluted Anirudh & left from the cabin.

That's all for Today. Waiting for Reviews.

Words Note- Double Agent- an agent who pretends to act as a spy for one country or organization while in fact acting on behalf of an enemy.

Mole Agent- In espionage jargon, a mole (also called a "penetration agent", "deep cover agent", or "sleeper agent") is a long-term spy (espionage agent) who is recruited before having access to secret intelligence, subsequently managing to get into the target organization.

PART 50

“I just can’t believe it.” Rajat looked stunned hearing the latest development of Mission Chaturanga.”Samaira is IPS Reyansh Saxena’s daughter!”
Arjun was pacing in his cabin. He narrated everything to Rajat. Arjun was puffing a cigarette.
Arjun- Rajat, I want you to keep these information secret. Don’t reveal anything in front of any team member & even in front of any Officer.
Rajat nodded his head.
Rajat- By the way, do you said anything to Samaira?
Arjun- No. First, let me be sure on everything, then, I will say to her. It’s a very sensitive matter. I don’t want her to get hurt.
Rajat- But you can give her hints. Else, it’s gets difficult for people to accept anything related “own identity”.
Arjun- Samaira is strong enough to handle truth. Anyway, what you wanted to say Rajat?
Rajat- good news. We have identified a lady from the group picture shared by Mrs. Gloria, sister of NGO Owner Dorothy Faria. The lady is also a batch mate of both Piyali & Nandini & a founder member of the NGO. Her name is Rekha Bhatia, she runs an old age home. She agreed to talk with us. Tomorrow morning, you can meet her on her office.
Arjun- Excellent! Great work team.
Rajat- Thank You & we got another shocking information.
Arjun- What?
Rajat- well, according to Ravi Desai’s statement, K.K, one of the most wanted criminal in Interpol list is alive, but according to our record, K.K was shot dead by Encounter Specialist, Pankaj Singh, who took retirement just after the encounter of K.K
Arjun was looking impatient.
Arjun- Ya! that’s I know Rajat. What new?
Rajat- The breaking News is , Thane Session Court convicted Pankaj Singh guilty in a case of Custodial death & I carefully studied his record. That Officer was totally corrupt. He has many properties in illegal names & Enforcement department is still investigating about them.
Arjun- Hmmm. I already sent requisition for the case files of K.K & the details of the team who were present in his encounter. Don’t know why I till not receive the file. Pankaj Singh has to answer many of my questions. Seems, his sufferings has just started.
Rajat- You want to talk with Pankaj Singh?
Arjun- Definitely. I want to interrogate him but let me prepare first as he used to be a very cunning Officer. So, need to prepare myself to go face to face with him.
Rajat nodded his head.
Rajat- And yes, all the three involved in stealing Briju’s car & Samaira’s kidnapping, is in our Criminal database. Samaira identified two among them. One was the driver & another one from whose phone Samaira called you.
Arjun- It was Briju’s phone!
Suddenly Arjun’s phone started ringing & interrupted their conversation. “Samaira calling!”
Arjun rolled his eyes.
Rajat (with a smile)- Seems your wife is quite impatient. She wants you in home soon.
Arjun- Not in home, She is impatient to go for shopping.
Rajat- Then, You should hurry up. By the way, today, I am also leaving early as Nishi called me & requested me to come early.
Arjun- Okay & tomorrow I will come in Office after meeting with Rekha Bhatia.
Rajat- Okay. Bye & Good Night.
Rajat left from the cabin. Arjun dialed Samaira’s number. “You get ready. I am coming.”

Arjun rang the doorbell of his house. As usual, Gitika opened the door.
Gitika- I would like to take your leave Sir.
Arjun- Wait, first tell me, do you noticed anything suspicious in these two days?
Gitika- No Sir.
Arjun- Hmm. From tomorrow, you will directly report in Office.
Gitika- But Sir, Samaira…..
Arjun- Thanks for your concern Officer but let me handle the matter in my way. I have to take chance.
Samaira came out from the bedroom. She is wearing a jeans & a petal sleeve white top. Gitika came near her & hugged her.
Gitika- Bye Samaira. From tomorrow, I am not coming. Take care of yourself.
Samaira hugged her back.
Samaira- I will. You have my number & I too have your number. Stay in touch, after all, we are now friends.
Gitika took her purse. “Bye Samaira & Good Night Sir.”
Arjun- Good Night Officer. See you tomorrow in Office.
Gitika left. Arjun closed the door.
Samaira- Arjun freshen up. Can I bring tea for you?
Arjun- Yes, I badly need a cup of tea.
Samaira went towards kitchen. After sometime, she came out with a cup of tea & gave it to Arjun who is sitting on the sofa in living room.
Samaira- Are you not going to change?
Arjun- No. You please hurry up.
Samaira ( quite irritatedly)- No, I can’t & don’t say anything like I take time doing make up. It’s not make up. I like to adorn myself and look beautiful. You will never understand.
Arjun- You always looks beautiful dear.
Samaira- Glad to know that.
Samaira went inside bedroom. Arjun took a sip of tea.
Arjun- Samaira, book an Uber.
Samaira- Why? I want bike ride. ( with a smile on her face)
Arjun- Absolutely not. If I have to suddenly apply brakes, You may get hurt Samaira.
Samaira- I have full trust on you Arjun. You can’t hurt me.
Arjun- No Samaira. Why to take risk? If by chance, your wounds gets hurt again! No, no, book an Uber, else we are not going anywhere.
Samaira- Arjun… Arghhh! You are too much. I am fine. Wounds are healing fast.
Arjun- You are not fine, You are just better.
Samaira- You know about my health more than me?
Arjun- I don’t want to argue Samaira & I already told you my final decision. Now,it’s up to you.
Samaira gave him an angry glare & took her phone to book a cab.

Arjun & Samaira stood in front of city mall.
Arjun- Now tell me, what you want to buy?
Samaira- First, let’s go inside Arjun, then only I can decide.
Arjun- Is there any jewellery shop? Let’s buy you a mangalsutra first.
Samaira smiled at him. “Come this side”
Arjun & Samaira went inside a jewellery shop. It’s a big shop, famous for it’s unique collection in Gold jewellery. An sales woman attended them.
Samaira is looking at the designs of Mangalsutra’s locket whereas Arjun is looking here & there. Suddenly Arjun’s eyes got struck in a corner. A lady is carefully looking at some necklace, though her back is towards him, but in the glasses on the wall, he can clearly see her face. It’s Bonnie.
“Arjun look at the design.” He heard Samaira’s voice.
Arjun- huh?
Samaira- What are you looking towards the direction? Seeing another girl? I never knew about this habit of Your’s!
Arjun- Samaira, look their is Bonnie!
Samaira- so what? Can’t she even come to buy jewellery? Come on Arjun, despite being your Officer, she is also a lady & ladies are fond of jewelleries.
Arjun- Hmm.
Samaira- now, concentrate here. No need to look at there & make her feeling embarrassed.
Arjun- You are going to wear Mangalsutra So, you choose…
Samaira (irritatedly)- I already decided in my mind which one I am going to take, just showing you.
Arjun ( looked at the Mangalsutra)- Yeah! It’s nice.
Samaira- Hmm, then I am going to take it.
Arjun- Okay. Please pack it. ( Towards the Saleswoman)
He went towards counter taking out his card to do the payment. After doing the payment, his eyes lingered towards Bonnie & the heavy jewelleries she is seeing.
Samaira- Done? Then, let’s go. I have to buy a kurti.
After sometimes, Arjun is standing in the Ladies Section of a shop & Samaira is looking at kurtis. The Sales guy is showing one after other. Arjun is already hell bored. He felt sympathy towards the poor Sales Guy, who will definitely going to get tired.
Samaira- Are you even looking Arjun?
Arjun- Yes, Yes. I am looking. Just choose first, I am already bored.
Samaira- Okay. Why don’t you choose kurtis for me? Perfect remedy of boredom.
Arjun- me?
Samaira- Yes, after all, I came with you.
Arjun- But I have no idea about selecting ladies clothes. Plus, here are so many. I am already confused!
Samaira (with a big smile)- I am super happy Arjun. By the way, har chiz ka ek first time hota hai.
Arjun sighed & started looking at kurtis.
Arjun- Here are so many I liked.
Samaira- Great. Point those out. I will choose among them.
Arjun select some kurtis & also made a vow in his mind, “never to accompany Samaira in shopping”
Samaira looked at the kurtis Arjun chose.
Samaira- Nice choices, I must say.
Instantly Samaira rejected some kurtis & started deciding between three, then, looking carefully, she rejected one & chose two.
Arjun ( narrowing his eyes)- You already decided which ones to take?
Samaira (ignoring him)- Yes, I am. Just checking is our choice matched?
Samaira opened her purse to take out her card.
Arjun- I am paying.
Samaira (grinned)- Seems, you are in generous mood.
Arjun rolled his eyes.
After sometimes, Samaira dragged Arjun towards men’s section.
Arjun- I don’t need anything Samaira.
Samaira- Let me decide that.
Inside shop, Samaira started looking short kurtas for him.
Arjun- Samaira, I can’t wear kurtas in office. So, why to buy them? putting it in cupboard?
Samaira- Don’t you have life outside office? or you decided that you are not going to wear anything when you are not in office?
Arjun tightly closed his eyes. “Do as you like.”
After sometime, Samaira chose one deep maroon kurta & another brown one. Samaira put the two kurtas in his hand.
Samaira- Try these two.
Arjun- I liked both of them. Select one which you like the most.
Samaira- I want to see you wearing those now.
Sales man ( with a smirk)- Sir, Trial Room is on that side.
Arjun walked towards Trial Room with a sigh. Samaira stood there nearby. Arjun came out wearing the maroon kurta. Samaira brightly smiled looking at him.
Arjun- How am I looking?
Samaira- Can’t whistling in public place. My dear husband looks damn hot, s*xy & edible.
Arjun looked embarassed. “Well, I understand hot & s*xy, In fact, Thank You for the compliment but what do you mean by edible?
Samaira ( with a mischievous glint on her face)- Will make you understand later. Now, try the next one. We are getting late.
Arjun went inside the trial room to try the brown one. When he came out, Samaira murmured coming close to him. “Perfect!”
Arjun- Thank You. ( with a charming smile on his face)
After sometime, Samaira to the Salesman “pack these two.”
Arjun- Why are taking both? One is enough. What is the necessity to store many clothes in cupboard?
Samaira- Am I asked your opinion? I am an Independent, working lady. So, it’s up to me what to buy for my husband. I am not asking you to buy.
Arjun- It’s not like that. You are misunderstanding me.
Samaira- All men are kanjus while doing shopping for their wives.
Arjun- Wrong allegation!
Samaira- Don’t talk.
She went towards the counter & paid using her card. She put all the shopping bags in Arjun’s hands.
Samaira- let’s go. I am hungry & I want to eat Biriyani.

In home, Arjun rubbed his wet hair with a towel. He already took bathe to freshen up. Samaira is in washroom. Arjun stretched his body on the bed & closed his eyes. His mind is clouded with too many thoughts. IPS Reyansh Saxena, IPS ChandraShekhar Saxena, Pranav Sarin, Samrat, Piyali, Nandini, Dev & whatever conspiracy going on, he still need to know many things. This is becoming the toughest mission in his till now career, but Arjun knew accepting defeat is not in his nature. Suddenly, he feels a thumb sensually rubbing his lips. Arjun opened his eyes & looked towards Samaira who also leaned beside him.
Arjun- What are you doing?
Samaira- Trying to seduce my dear husband.
Arjun- Ha ha. Well, you know you don’t need to put any effort to seduce me. I am already smitten by You.
Samaira- No, I don’t think so. I feel either you are losing interest on me or you are turning into a monk.
Arjun- Samaira, you know the reason why I am controlling myself.
Samaira ( She came more closer to him)- But I can’t control myself now. If you can’t then let me love you. ( in a husky tone)
Arjun ( carefully looking at her eyes, a smile broke on his face)- So, again some naughty, dirty intension darling!
Samaira- Yes, I have some evil intensions.
Arjun- hmmm. What you want me to do? ( with a mischievous smile)
Samaira- May be nothing.
Arjun- So, you want to be on top.
Samaira did not say anything. Only remove the robe over her nighty. She is wearing a tempting halter neck deep red lingerie. Arjun cursed under his breath. His eyes started clouded with desire. He felt his body started reacting.
Arjun- From where you buy such s*xy pieces of clothes?
Samaira- From Amazon.
Arjun- I don’t want to take cold shower now.
Samaira ( in a business like manner)- You will not going to need that if you co-operate.
Arjun started laughing. He started opening the button of his shirt & removed his shirt & threw it on the floor. “Do you want me to remove my pants also?” ( in a naughty, playful tone)
Samaira blushed & bites her lips. She pushed him on the bed & climbed on top of him. She started running tips of her fingers through his hair, over his scalp gently. Arjun closed his eyes feeling so relaxed. Soon, his eyes flickered open as he felt her biting his earlobes. “Ahh!” But Samaira started kissing him across his shoulder, up his neck & literally sucking his adam’s apple. The tease was too much for him. He started breathing heavily & stiffening. He can feel her tongue gently licking his areola inward but never touching tongue to nip. A groan escaped from his mouth. His hand hold her hair. Suddenly, she flick his nip*le with her tongue & gently bite & kiss it. Periodically pull away & just graze the area with her lips letting her hot breath linger on one nip*le then the other. He started squirming below her. He felt his cock growing painfully hard inside his pants. He felt her lips down into his naval area. Her hand started unfastened his pants. Arjun hold her hand.
Arjun ( in a husky tone)- Damn Samaira! what are you doing?
She put her finger on his lips to silence him & looked in his eyes. Arjun leave her hand & dropped his hands on the sides. Samaira’s hands also slightly shivering. She ran her hand up and down, amazed to feel his warmth. His heart was racing. Her soft tongue wetting every inch of him & finally she took his hard length into his mouth. He was in ecstacy. Loud moans escaped from his lips, eyes tightly shut & hands clutching the bedsheet. First, she was struggling completely devouring him. Slowly, she adjusted & his length touching the back of her throat. The sucking & her use of tongue made everything feel awesome.
“I am close!” Somehow, he just managed the words, but she suck ever faster & he hit the point of no return. She tasted him, salty, in her mouth. Arjun was in complete mess. His face flushed & he is catching his breath. Samaira’s eyes rolled up to see his face. She put her lips on His & then slide on her side & lie down.
“I need you Samaira.” She can hear Arjun’s husky voice & uneven breathing.
Samaira- Then, what are you waiting for.
Arjun sat up & looked in Samaira’s eyes. “I will be careful.”
Samaira- I know.
He spread her legs & put his head between her legs, nuzzling at first. His stubble was a little rough on the inside of her thighs. She cry out in astonishment. With his lips & tongue, he struck fire. Her moans were music to his ears. Raw, intense, absolutely delicious noises of pleasure as he plundered her with his tongue. She grabbed his hair, yanked & pulled him closer as the tremors of ecstasy shook her body.He gently kissed her lips & held her gaze as he slide inside her.
“Arjun…..” She breathed on a luxurious sigh. Her wet heat engulfed him, burned him, caressed him to the point of insanity. Soon, he started plunging, lost in her. she was moaning loudly, her long nails digging into his back as she arched before collapsing under him, shuddering convulsively.
“Ahhh!” The groan tore out from the deep inside of his chest as his release surged through him, leaving him gasping & trembling.
He rolled over on his side. His hand stroking the side of her face. His hand pulling the blanket over them. Samaira already closed her eyes.He rested his head in his palm & stared at her glowing face.

That's all for today. Waiting for responses.

PART 51

Arjun woke up hearing the sound of morning alarm which he set in his mobile. He rubbed his eyes lazily & stretched himself. He heard sleepy voice of Samaira beside him. "Good Morning."

Arjun- Why you woke up? It's 5a.m only.

Samaira- your morning alarm disturbed my sleep.

Arjun- I have to meet with a lady. She knows many things & certainly she can help in our Mission. But she gave morning time to meet with her.

Samaira- A Lady?

Arjun(rolled his eyes)- I said so many things. But You only concentrated on "Lady"? Why this insecurity Samaira?

Samaira (coming more closer to him, she put her head on his bare chest)- It's not insecurity. It's not that I don't trust you. It's a wife natural jealousy when her husband is quite handsome.

Arjun(grinned)- Thank You for the compliment. By the way, no need to get jealous. She is an elderly lady almost at the age of your mother.

Samaira looked at him.

Arjun- I mean, almost our mother age. So, don't get jealous.

Samaira- Hmm. But you never used to set alarm to wake up in morning! I thought you are an early riser.

Arjun- Well, I am an early riser. But nowadays, after having adventurous night, I am sleeping like a sexually satisfied man. Now, I am getting why newly married couple wake up late!

Samaira (blushed)- Shut up. You are turning shameless day by day.

Arjun- not shameless dear. I am complimenting you. Last night was simply incredible. Thank You.

Samaira hide her face on his chest.

Arjun- No, no. I am not saying this to embarrass you. In fact, I am really lucky to have you in my life. Thank You for loving me so passionately. The feeling is blissful.

He can feel Samaira's lips kissing his bare chest.

Arjun- But please dear, don't get insecured. I love you. Yes, I know, I am not able to be with you when you need me. I don't give you enough time. Many times lose my temper. But trust me.I don't know how to express my feeling & what you said last night was not true, I am not losing my interest. You are wife. Your health matters to me most.

Samaira looked in his eyes. Her hands caressed his cheeks.

Samaira- You just don't need to say anything. I can see in your eyes & I can feel your love, care & affection for me. Yes, we fight, after all, we are equally stubborn & your mood swings are also the reason.

Arjun- I don't have any personal life before. I only used to do my duty. But I am trying my level best to balance both my personal & professional life.

Samaira- But I know, it will always remain "Service Before Self" for you.

Arjun- Yes Samaira. Nation first, before anything else.

Samaira- Hmmm & one more thing, last night I was not feeling insecure, I was craving for you.

Arjun- I am in love with your bold & feisty side. Your touches were magical. It was a fantastic night.

Samaira- That's not boldness. Why should I be hesitated to come close to my husband? You are my man. You are only fine. Now, let's drop the topic.

Arjun (grinned)- yeah, let's drop the topic. I agree we are each other's. Just one query, I want same kind of passionate night again. So, when will I am getting the chance again?

Samaira- Usually, I don't say no when you want me.

Arjun- No, it's not like that way. When you will crave for me again?

Samaira- Shut up & get lost. I hate you.

Arjun (patted her cheeks)- But I love you & want to inform you that I am willing to fulfill any of your fantasy. ( winked mischievously)

Samaira- Should I punch you?

Arjun- no need to get violent because that will going to instigate me to take you. But next it will be my turn to ravish you. So, take care of yourself more & get well soon.

Samaira turned scarlet. She only hugged Arjun more tightly. Both remained silent. After sometime,

Arjun- Samaira, from today, Gitika is not going to accompany you. But don't get afraid. You are safe. Trust me.

Samaira- It's okay. I can understand. Gitika can't stay with me all the time.

Arjun- Don't be panicked. Just remember, I am not going to let anybody to harm you.

Samaira- Arjun, I am thinking to learn self defence technique. It's not that I don't trust you. I feel, I will be more confident on myself.

Arjun- no need for explanation Samaira. It's an excellent idea. You should learn martial arts.

Samaira- so, teach me. I don't think I am going to get any better teacher than you.

Arjun- well, that's great to hear. But whatever time we spend together, if I started teaching martial arts to you, then you will definitely kick me out. Take admission on a class & also need a trainer to learn professionally. But never to worry as I am willing to give you private tution whenever you need.

Samaira narrowed her eyes.

Samaira- And in which school should I take admission & how am I going to manage timings after office?

Arjun- well, don't worry about school. I will enroll your name in proper place. I think you should learn shooting also.

Samaira- Guns!! Oh God!! No, no, I can't be that much violent. I can't kill.

Arjun- who is telling you to kill? Shooting is also a part of self defence technique & it's also a game.

Samaira- Sorry Arjun. You are expecting high. I can't represent my country in Olympics.

Arjun- Uffs! Learn what you like. I am not going to give you suggestion. I will enroll your name in class & you will fix the time when you can attend.

Samaira- But.....

Arjun- No if & but. It's necessary thing to learn. So, time cannot be a factor.

Samaira- I should not say anything to you.

Arjun- So, whom are you going to say? Neighbours?

Samaira- Leave me! Are you not getting late now?

Arjun (in a serious tone)- Samaira, are you able to accept if by chance you get to know your past? Please answer he honestly.

Samaira remained silent.

Arjun- I am asking you Samaira.

Samaira- I already told you Arjun, I want to know about my mother. What happened with her?

Arjun- And about your father?

Samaira looked towards Arjun. Shock evident on her face.

Samaira- You know about Him? Who is He?

Arjun- I don't know. Just asking, if any day by any chance if you get to know about him.

Samaira- You are telling lie. I am not that sharp like you, but at least, don't consider me as a fool. You know everything. Just speak out.

Arjun- It's not like that. I got some hints that too by chance working on this mission.

Samaira- Is my father still alive? Where is He? Please tell me. I want to know the truth. I don't care how mych harsh or painfil it is.

Arjun sat up & cupped her face in his hand. Droplets of tears escaped from his eyes.

Arjun- Samaira please don't cry. I only got some clues. I don't know the whole truth, neither I am sure about my assumptions.But I think you are not strong enough to accept the truth.

Samaira (smiling sadly)- How much acceptance power are you expecting from me Arjun? From childhood whom I know as my father that Samrat Khanna is not my biological father. I craved for his love & affection but he only wanted to harm me, kill me. He tried to marry me off with Dev & there was plan B also, to trap me as a terrorist! I don't know what happened with my mother. Is she alive or dead? Sometimes, I also wonder is she a victim or she is something else? arjun, I am a human. I can't stay happy only living in present. My past haunts me.

Arjun- The past on which you have no control. Come on Samaira, whatever wrong happened it's not because of you. So, you can't let your present & future to get affect. I think accepting & moving in life is the most practical decision.

Samaira- It's not that easy.( wiped the tears from her cheeks) whatever, you get to know please tell me without hiding anything. But I want to listen from you, not from anyone else. Hope you understand what I am trying to say.

Arjun lovingly kissed her cheeks.

Arjun- My strong Samaira. I am proud of you.

Samaira- Are you regretting marrying me?

Arjun- naa! After those beautiful gifts & fantastic night,I am not regretting my decision of marriage.

Samaira- Arjun, I am serious.

Arjun- It's a childish question. I know what context you are asking this. I am still not getting what is your fault in this total fiasco as a person. You are not part of Samrat's criminal activity. Then?

Samaira- Previosly also, your career got affected because of me.

Arjun- It was a trap for both of us. Samaira, please stop blaming yourself for no reason. It was my fault that I started discussing the issue on morning! Now, how can I leave you alone here when you are looking so upset!

Samaira- I am not upset. You get ready. I am preparaing breakfast.

Arjun- No need. You too get ready. I will be dropping you at Neil's place.

Samaira- I am comfortable in my home. So, please. I am not upset & not that weak to cause myself any harm. You are getting late.

Samaira stood up from the bed & wore her robe & went towards washroom. Arjun sighed. Samaira need to know the whole truth about her life. Only the closure can give her the peace. B***ard Samrat Khanna, though you failed to do any harm to Her but you wounded her heart so bad. She is a strong personality that's why, she is able to hide it from others.

Arjun parked his bike in the parking lot of old age home. The Gate keeper already instructed him the way of Rekha Bhatia's Office. Arjun went towards her office. The door was open. Arjun noticed a middle aged lady is sitting on the chair & reading newspaper. Arjun still knocked on the door. The Lady looked at him. "IPS Arjun Mehra?"

Arjun nodded his head with a small smile on his face. The lady stood up. "Please come in Officer. I am Rekha Bhatia."

Arjun entered inside. "Good Morning mam. It's nice to meet you."

Rekha- Please sit Officer.

Arjun- Thank You mam.

Rekha- What would you like to take? Tea or Coffee?

Arjun- Nothing mam. Thank You. Hope my Officer already told you why I am here.

Rekha- Yes, to know about Piyali & Anju.

Arjun- Mam, I want to know everything about Piyali Khanna & Anju Kiran & definately also about Dorothy Faria.

Rekha- well, Piyali, Anju & me, we were all students of Sociology Department in N.K College. Dorothy mam was our guest lecturer. Anju was an scholarship student. I don't know much about her past. I just know her parents was trying to marry her off after her 12th examination but she came in Mumbai to complete her higher studies with the help of her cousin brother.

Arjun- Do you know the name of her cousin brother?

Rekha- I don't know. I never saw him. But Piyali once said to me that Anju's brother used to come.

Arjun- & how she got to know?

Rekha- In few days,Piyali & Anju became best friends. The way Anju fought with whole society to make her career, it was an inspiration for us. As scholarship was not enough & also it's so hard to find rented house for a girl without parents help,Piyali herself offered Anju to stay with her.So,.....

Arjun- So, Piyali & Anju used to stay together in Piyali's house! What about Aniket Chaudhary?

Rekha- Aniket uncle never put any objection. He used to busy with his business.

Arjun- Anyway, after that?

Rekha- We were all inspired by Dorothy mam. Her dream was an NGO. We started with ground level. During spare time, we started teaching under privileged kids going in slums. But it was not an easy job. Some people in slums started creating problems when we go their to teach. Their allegations was that we were brain washing the innocent girls. One day when the situation started to get violent, thankfully, a police officer came their for our rescue.

Arjun- Who was that Police Officer? By chance, do you remember his name?

Rekha- Yes, I clearly remember him. His name was IPS Reyansh Saxena, an young officer, was posted in Crime Branch.

Arjun was clearly shocked. He remained silent for some minutes.

Arjun- Why he was there at the slum?

Rekha- To investigate some case. Seeing the commotion, he came their to rescue us.

Arjun- Us?

Rekha- Me, Piyali, Anju & Meghna.

Arjun- Meghna?

Rekha- Yes, Meghna Khanna.

Arjun felt his head is reeling.

Arjun- Meghna Khanna!! Mam, Is she by any chance related with Samrat Khanna?

Rekha's face became hard hearing the name of Samrat Khanna.

Rekha ( in a low tone)- Yes, Meghna is Samrat's younger sister.

Arjun felt like he just solved a big puzzle by getting only a slightest information about Samrat Khanna.

Arjun took out the Group picture shared by Mrs. Gloria.

Arjun- Mam, please mark Meghna Khanna in the Group Picture.

Rekha looked at the picture & marked the photo of a girl.

Arjun- Thank You mam. Please You continue. Whatever I need to ask, I will ask you after.

Rekha- After knowing about our NGO mission, Reyansh promised us to help. He even met with Dorothy mam. But we can see that Reyansh & Piyali were started liking each other. After completing graduation, when we were all deciding what to do next, Piyali & Reyansh decided to marry. I was quite shocked to hear that. Piyali informed me that it will be an court marriage. Only family members will be present. So, she will give treats to all the friends after her marriage. But unfortunately Reyansh died on the day of their marriage. I went to meet with Piyali & their I got to know that Piyali was pregnant. I was shocked. Aniket uncle was so angry. He was constantly forcing Piyali for abortion. But Piyali stood firm on her decision. Not to abort Reyansh last symbol. At that time, I got admission in Chicago University in USA & left the country & there I got to know that Piyali got married to Samrat.

Arjun (after few minutes of silence)- well, what you know about Samrat Khanna?

Rekha- Honestly speaking, nothing much. As i said, he was Meghna's brother. Meghna was also a part of NGO, but she was not our batchmate.She was a Pass Graduate. Her one of the subject was Sociology. She was not much passionate about NGO but still she used to stay with us. Her brother often came to pick & drop her at college, at Dorothy mam's house,their we used to do all our NGO works. I never used to like him because of his attitude & also because he was an drunkard. Meghna's father requested Dorothy mam to help his son to get rid of that habit. So, Dorothy mam started taking Samrat with her when she used to go in NGO's work. That's all I know about him.

Arjun (carefully looking at her)- Samrat's attitude & his drinking habit, were these are the only reason that you dislike Samrat Khanna?

Rekha- There is another one. Samrat proposed Piyali after knowing her liking towards Reyansh.

Arjun- What? How do you know?

Rekha- Piyali herself said this to me. Piyali rejected him & clearly said that she like someone else, but that man still tried to mess with Piyali's life by talking with Aniket uncle.

Arjun- What's Aniket Chaudhary's response regarding Samrat Khanna?

Rekha- Aniket uncle used to love his daughter a lot. Piyali's decision was final to him, plus, Samrat was not a good choice as son-in-law. Forget about his drinking habit, he was not even working at that time. Whatever I know He was a student of Business Administration & passed with good marks, but definitely that was not enough for Aniket uncle.

Arjun- hmm. Then, what's your take on Piyali's marriage with Samrat?

Rekha- I was not happy to hear & I believe Piyali was forced to marry this Samrat. As Piyali was pregnant with Reyansh child & Reyansh was no more plus Aniket uncle prestige matter but it's only my assumption.

Arjun- Okay. Next?

Rekha- There is nothing more to say. Whatever I know, I told you Officer.

Arjun- Don't you know anything about Piyali's child?

Rekha- No Officer. I just got the news of Piyali's marriage in USA. After that, I lost track. I became busy with my studies & also that was not the era of social media to connect with anyone, anywhere in the world. Later, I got married in USA & settled there. My parents also shifted with me. I used to work for a NGO there. My husband was an lawyer there. After my husband death, I feel to shift here in my country. As I have no children, I started this old age home.

Arjun- As you already know, Piyali is missing, do you know Police concluded that she was having extra marital affair & she left with that man.

Rekha- I am shocked Officer. It's almost impossible to believe.

Arjun- What you know about your mentor Dorothy Faria's murder?

Rekha- No clue Officer. Her dream was this NGO. Apart from this, nothing was important in her life.

Arjun- & about Anju Kiran?

Rekha- She was a good student, our friend but introvert & honestly Piyali was more closer to her than any one of us.

Arjun- And what's her stand when Reyansh Saxena & Samrat Khanna came in Piyali's life?

Rekha looked confused. "I don't know."

Arjun ( showing the picture of Rana)- Do you know him?

Rekha shook her head in negative.

Arjun- well, He was Rana, Anju's cousin brother, with whom help Anju escaped from village & came in Mumbai. I am suspecting him that he was involved in the conspiracy of Reyansh murder. Anju took a different name & identity "Nandini Pandey" & became one of the director of Khanna Industries. In fact, she has relation with Samrat Khanna & both were involved in criminal activity.

Rekha looked stunned. Both remained silent for some moment.

Rekha- I am speechless Officer but I have nothing more to say. Whatever I knew, I already told you.

Arjun nodded his head.

Arjun- Do you know the address of Meghna Khanna?

Rekha- No. I never visited her house.

Arjun- mam, please save my number and call me or simply drop a message if you remember anything.

Rekha nodded her head & save Arjun's number in her phone.

Arjun parked his bike on a roadside tea stall & sat on the bench & ordered a cup of tea. He lit a cigarette. His mind is clouded with many thoughts. Suddenly His phone started ringing. "DGP Anirudh Dasgupta calling!" Arjun hurriedly received the call.

Arjun- Jai Hind Sir.

Anirudh- I have some information for you. IPS ChandraShekar Saxena is no more but His wife Gayathri Saxena is alive.

That's all for today. Waiting for responses. No Proof reading.

PART 52

Arjun- What?

Anirudh- Yes Officer. I just got the news from Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare. Gayathri Saxena is receiving widow pension. IPS ChandraShekar Saxena died 10 years ago. She is collecting pension from State Bank of India's Rohru branch.

Arjun- Rohru? HimachalPradesh??

Anirudh- Yes. She lives there. I got her address & I am forwarding you.

Arjun- Thank You Sir.

Anirudh disconnected the line. After sometime, a beep sound attracted Arjun's attention. He looked at the address. Rohru!! It's a town in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, situated at the bank of the Pabbar river. Arjun smiled. Finally, he able to track someone related to Samaira. He is almost sure that Gayathri Saxena is Samaira's grandmother & her son IPS Reyansh Sexena was Samaira's biological father. Yes, He is saying this on the basis of circumstantial evidence, but His sixth sense is saying He is on the right path & will not return empty hand after meeting with Gayathri Saxena. Arjun still remembered Samaira's cold voice when first time he revealed the truth of Samrat Khanna in front of her. She said he snatched her identity. Hopefully, he will be able to give her a positive closure. The tea stall owner served him a cup of tea & Arjun took a sip from the cup thoughtfully. First, he need to go to Headquarter in Delhi to get more details about IPS ChandraShekar & Reyansh Saxena & also about Pranav Sarin, he was an mole & got vanished without any trace, plus ChandraShekar Saxena doubted his son's death related with Pranav. After that, He will go in Shimla to meet with Gayathri Saxena & that too secretly for the safety of that old lady. He will reveal everything after He himself gets confirmed with valid proofs, till then, he need to take each step carefully & cautiously. Arjun emptied his cup & gave money to the tea stall owner & started his bike.

In Intelligence Bureau's office, Arjun entered in his cabin & lit a cigarette sitting on his desk. He dialed Samaira's number.

Samaira- Yes Arjun?

Arjun- Is everything fine? Are you alright?

Samaira- Yes, yes, I am fine. No need to worry. Did you have your breakfast?

Arjun- Yes. I have.

Samaira- Don't try to make me fool. I know you are lying.

Arjun- No, no. I have a cup of tea on the way of coming to office.

Samaira- Is it enough? Don't irritate me Arjun. You rushed from Home saying you are getting late, not even giving me chance to prepare breakfast. First, take care of your health, then work for country.

Arjun- okay.okay. I will eat something. But how you guessed that I did not have my breakfast?

Samaira- Sixth sense of a wife.

Arjun (chuckled)- You are behaving like a old, experienced wife! Do you have your breakfast?

Samaira- Yes, I have & also took my medicine, Now, you please..

Arjun- Yeah, yeah! But you still not answered my question!

Samaira- Well, early morning you went to meet with a lady...

Arjun- An Old Lady!!

Samaira- Don't interrupt, let me continue. You went to meet with an old lady & talked with her. Then, you came in your office keenly thinking about your conversation with her forgetting everything.

Arjun- It's not like that. How can I forget you my dear wife??

Samaira- shut up. It's like that. By the way, are you coming home in afternoon for lunch?

Arjun- I can't say anything now. Let's see.

Samaira- Try to come & Thank You for calling.

Arjun- Love You & Bye. Will talk later.

Samaira- Love you too. Bye & take care.

Arjun switched on his laptop. Suddenly, he heard a knock on his cabin door. Rajat peeped from the door.

Arjun- Yes Rajat?

Rajat- Arjun, Inspector Aparna Sahay, an Officer from DRI urgently wants to meet with you.

Arjun- send her in.

After sometime, a young lady entered his cabin & saluted Arjun.

Arjun- At ease Officer. Have a seat.

The Lady- Thank You Sir. I am Aparna Sahay from Directorate of Revenue Intelligence. ( She forwarded her identity card towards Arjun) & Sir, I am investigating the transactions & Financial matters of Khanna Industries.

Arjun nodded his head in acknowledgement.

Aparna- Sir,I want to share a very important information with you. I already shared this info with my Higher Official & He thinks you need to know this urgently.

Arjun- Yes Officer.

Aparna- Sir, we still don't have any clues regarding the fake companies, shares & transactions. The channeling process is indeed a cobweb. But the shocking information is Khanna Industries withdrew all their capital from ZK Bank, but surprisingly the company's own account having Nil balance.

Arjun- So, you are saying Khanna Industries is bankrupt!

Aparna- Yes Sir. The Khanna Industries is showing fake balance sheets & fooling everyone almost for 10 & 11 months.

Arjun- What? So, according to You Khanna Industries having no money, neither in bank nor in their company's account! What happened with those huge amount?

Aparna- That's the million dollar question! After checking rigorously, we found out that a huge amount was transferred to some Bronwen Rylan account through dark web.

Arjun was shocked. "through dark web?"

Aparna- Yes Sir. Through dark web using Tor browser.

Arjun looked thoughtful.

Arjun- By any chance, do you people able to track Bronwen Rylan? Though I know it's quite difficult.

Aparna- Yes Sir. Our Intelligence team able to track down the IP adress finally, the account was getting operated from Moldova.

Arjun remained silent for sometime. Yes, the information he got was shocking & definately hard to digest.

Arjun- anything else Officer?

Aparna- That's all for now Sir & this is the file with all details.

Arjun- Thank You Officer. As you can understand the situation is getting severe, so try to get more information about Khanna Industries money laundering matter as soon as possible.

Aparna- Yes Sir. I will surely.

Arjun (with a small smile)- Great work Officer. It's nice to meet you.

Aparna- Thank You Sir.

Aparna stood up, saluted Arjun & left the cabin.

Arjun started reading the file.

Almost after two hours, Rajat knocked the door of Arjun's cabin.

Arjun- Come in Rajat.

Rajat closed the door & entered inside. Arjun is puffing a cigarette & looked tensed.

Arjun- A huge amount was transferred from Khanna Industries via dark web to the account of some Bronwen Rylan.

Rajat- What?

Arjun- Yes, that too before 11 months approximately!

Rajat- well, I am confused.

Arjun- Let me explain. Let's talk about dark web first. The Dark web is the World Wide Web content that exists on darknets, overlay networks that use the Internet but require specific software, configurations or authorization to access. The Dark web has often been conflated with the deep web, the parts of the web not searchable by search engines. Darknet websites are accessible only through networks such as Tor, I2P.

Rajat- Yes. Heard about it. The Darknet is used for illegal activities such as illegal trade, forums & media exchange for pedophiles & terrorists.

Arjun- exactly! & Khanna Industries money was transferred to that Bronwen Rylan using Tor.

Rajat- Tor?

Arjun- Tor was developed in the mid-1990 by United States Naval Research Laboratory employess, with the purpose of protecting U.S intelligence communications online. The First public release occured on 2003 & in 2004 the Naval Research Laboratory released the code for Tor under a free license. So, Tor is a free & open source software for enabling anonymous communication. Tor directs Internet traffic through a free, worldwide, volunteer overlay network consisting of more than seven thousand relays to conceal a user's location & usage from anyone conducting network surveillance or traffic analysis.

Rajat eyes widened, "So, it's impossible to trace the users!!"

Arjun- Tor does not prevent an online service from determining when it is being accessed through. It's protects a user's privacy but it's not completely erase tracks but reduce the likelihood for sites to trace actions.

Rajat- So, it's a heaven for criminals!

Arjun (Smiled slightly)- According to Tor Project FAQ, since criminals willing to break laws, they already have lots of options available that provide better privacy than Tor provides. Tor aims to provide protection for ordinary people who want to follow the law.

Rajat sighed. "Is it legal here?"

Arjun- Basic purpose of the Tor is anonymity is not illegal in any single country. But browsing illegal content & deep web content can put anyone in trouble. Our mass surveillance programs are capable of tracking suspicious keywords.

Rajat- Then?

Arjun- Here it's only use for money transfer.

Rajat- So, what about that Bronwen Rylan?

Arjun- no idea. But our Intelligence tracked that account location was in Moldova.

Rajat- What? Moldova?

Arjun- Yes Moldova, black markets of nuclear materials. The break up of the Soviet Union left a superpower's worth of nuclear weapons scattered across several countries without a superpower's capacity to keep track of them. Several undercover investigations highlighted activity in Moldova smuggling of small quantities of Uranium.

Rajat also looked tensed.

Rajat- So, what are you suspecting Arjun?

Arjun lit another cigarette.

Arjun- First of all, these information are too much to digest. According to DRI reports, Khanna Industries became bankrupt almost for 11 months, at that time, we received that incomplete message of our secret agent. "Khanna Industries, money laundering, big conspiracy" & next day we found his dead body. So, let's assume, he wants us to investigate this transaction. Why should a company transfer so much huge amount to anyone in Moldova that too via dark web? We are 200% sure about the criminal activities in Khanna Industries. Samrat Khanna died but Nandini & Dev is very much alive & hiding somewhere. We need to track them at any cost to solve the mystery.

Rajat- But how?

Arjun- The "How"! There is another similarity. Linda Joseph, using another identity Natalia Vann, came from Kiev, Ukraine. Then, she met with an Air Hostess Sophie Campbell of the same Kiev-Mumbai flight. Definately, both the girls smuggled the packet from Ukraine & delievered to Rana & then Rana handed the same to the "mystery man". So, let's assume, the content of the packet may be related with the amount transfered to Bronwen Rylan, because Moldova is bordered by Ukraine to the North.

Rajat- So, what are you assuming about the packet?

Arjun- I don't know. Nandini & Dev, only they can say what exactly happening! We already get to know Jai Khanna is another camouflaged for Dev Arora & how can we ignore that this man was directly involved in RDX smuggling. What about those three involved in Briju's car stealing & Samaira's kidnapping?

Rajat- They are petty criminals mostly involved in extortion cases.

Arjun- So, our informers network can easily track them. I want them in my custody soon. By the way, Rajat, book air ticket to Delhi for me. It's urgent.

Rajat- Okay.

Arjun- And listen, for any emergency, contact me but if you find my cellphone is switched off, them simply mail me. First, I will go to Headquarter in Delhi, then I have some confidential work.

Rajat- Okay.

Arjun- I already forwarded official letters to the bank authorities to co-operate with us. So, make a team & start scanning all the bank customers in the name of Anju Kiran and Nandini Pandey & also search for Piyali Chaudhary.

Rajat- So, you are doubting Samaira's mother Piyali is with Nandini? Is she involved in criminal activities?

Arjun- may be, Nandini can use Piyali's identity. Anyway, we have to find Nandini soon, then we will be able to solve most of the puzzles.

Rajat- Okay Arjun.

Arjun- another important lead you need to track Rajat. ( placing the Group picture shared by Gloria) look at the girl, Her name is Meghna Khanna, according to Rekha Bhatia, she is Samrat Khanna's younger sister.

Rajat- What?

Arjun- So, track this Meghna soon.

Rajat- I will try my level best.

Arjun- That's all for now. I need to meet with my informers team. So, my phone will remain switched off for sometime. Forward me the ticket & be careful.

Rajat- Yes Arjun. You go. Best of Luck. I will manage.

Arjun nodded his head.

Almost at evening, Arjun knocked the door of his house. Samaira came & opened the door. Arjun rushed inside, he did not even noticed the fuming face of Samaira. He entered in his bedroom & opened the cupboard. He took out his backpack & started taking out his clothes.

Samaira- What are you doing?

Arjun- Samaira, I need to urgently go in Delhi. I have some work in Headquarter.

Samaira- But...

Arjun- No if and but Samaira. I have to catch flight at tonight 9:45 pm. You know my job. Many times I have to take decision suddenly.

Samaira- for how many days?

Arjun- Can't say exactly. Depend on my work But I will come most probably in 2-3 days. Gitika will stay with you at night.

Samaira- I will be joining Office tomorrow.

Arjun- Good. Without any fear, do your work. You will be safe. I arranged everything.

Samaira- What about You?

Arjun- I will be fine. Don't worry at all.

Samaira- I tried to call you at afternoon to ask you about coming home for lunch, but your phone was switched off.

Arjun- Yes Samaira. I was in a metting.

Samaira- Do you ate anything?

Arjun- No, I did not get time.

Samaira- Arjun, you are looking tensed.

Arjun- No Samaira. Everything is fine. It's just that I have some urgent work in Headquarter, so, I need to go in Delhi.

Samaira- hmm. Okay. You get ready.

Samaira went inside kitchen to warm the food. Arjun went to washroom to freshen up.

Arjun was getting ready. Samaira is silently sitting on the bed looking at Arjun.

Samaira- I will miss You Arjun.

Arjun- I will miss you too. But what to do? But work is urgent.

Samaira sadly nodded her head.

Arjun- Nothing is serious, right Arjun?

Arjun looked at her & then moves towards her & sat beside her & moves his head closer to her. He lean in, so His forehead rests against Her. They closed their eyes. Both their breaths are shaking. He kissed her & the world fell away. It was slow, soft, comforting in ways that words would never be. His hand rested below her ear, his thumb caressing her cheek as their breaths mingled. She ran her fingers down his spine,pulling him closer until there was no space left between them & she could feel the beating of his heart against her chest.

Arjun- Trust me.

Samaira- I trust You. Just stay safe.

Arjun- I will.

Samaira- You indulged yourself so much in work that you forgets everything. So, I will call you. Receive my call, else you will suffer. I am warning You.

Arjun- Ha ha. Yes. Yes. But If you find my Cellphone is switched off, please don't worry. I have to maintain the secrecy of my mission sometime. But I will call you or message you. So, don't worry. I Love You.

Samaira- Just remember Arjun, I can't live without You.

Arjun- Don't say in this way Dear. I don't like it.

Samaira- Hmm.

Samaira stood up & opened the cupboard. She took out the box of Mangalsutra & thrust the box in his hand.

Samaira- Make me wear the mangalsutra again.

Samaira stood near the mirror. Arjun took out the Mangalsutra from the box. He stood behind her & slowly tied the chain around her neck & hugged her from behind. Her eyes met with His through the reflection of the mirror.

That's all For Today. Waiting for responses.

hello Madhu how are u, please stay safe,it's been a while u havent posted the update....i miss the story of arjun n samaira, this part truly amazing and interesting, waiting the next upcoming ;) lot of love

So Arjun went to Delhi and Samaira stayed back

Madhu you cant give a cliff hanger like this eagerly waiting for the next part ❤️

Part 53

Arjun rubbed his forehead & took a deep breath. He sat in Vishal's cabin on Intelligence Bureau's Headquarter in Delhi.

Vishal- What? Not got satisfactory response from Ministry of External Affairs?

Arjun- Ukraine Police arrested that Air- Hostess Sophie Campbell & interrogated her. That lady accepted that she smuggled the packet from Ukraine to India for money but she has no idea what was in that packet! Linda handed her the packet in an cafe outside airport, then both travelled in same flight. Interpol is trying to track Linda Joseph but the way she cleverly changing her identities & whereabouts.....

Arjun sighed.

Arjun- Vishal, is it possible to get details about Bronwen Rylan?

Vishal- Arjun, that person used dark web, money already get transferred. Is He or She using the same IP address for us to track? But it's sure at the time of money transfer that Rylan account operated from Moldova. What are you suspecting Arjun! What can be in that packet?

Arjun- Vishal, You know Moldova is the black market of nuclear materials. A huge amount was transferred from Khanna Industries to that Bronwen Rylan. So, I am fearing the worst. But I am also thinking, is it possible to smuggle such things without getting caught in any single point??

Vishal- I can say it's difficult but not impossible. Uranium can be shielded by a steel pipe & then putting the pipe inside a lead lining cover box... As Custom has X ray & radio activity detectors available,may be that's why Linda took help from that air-hostess Sophie. Come on, an air- hostess regular in Kiev India flight, it's not impossible for her to take out the packet skipping the security check. I think You should pressurize Ukraine Police to claim her custody via Our External Affairs Ministry.

Arjun banged His hand on the table. "Damn!"

Arjun- Come on, it's a long process. She smuggled that packet from Ukraine. So, their Police is investigating. I don't think I have enough time to wait for the process to get complete. Plus, we don't know what was in that packet! It can be drugs, gold bars or anything other. We can't say with 200% surity. This makes our claim weak. It's our assumption that may be nuclear elements get smuggled. The main fact is the packet now is in India. The process of getting her custody is on. The details confession on how she smuggled the packet will be necessary when I will arrest all the b**tards who are behind this conspiracy to make the Charge Sheet watertight to produce in court.

Arjun stood up. " Need to go Vishal. Have some work. Can't come in your home, please manage Aunty but next time sure. "

Vishal- Remember the promise. By the way Arjun, I think I should marry now. Mom is constantly saying & Mahek also don't want to wait any longer.

Arjun- You are in serious relationship for years, so, what the problem to marry her? See, I know it's The End of Your independence, but still... Hope I get the invitation.

Vishal- Sa*le, You didn't invite me in Your marriage, You are here but still didn't even offered to give treat!

Arjun- hmmm. Serious problem. See, I am leaving Delhi at night. We will have our lunch together. Where, You decide.

Vishal- Concentrate in Your work Arjun. I was just pulling your legs.

Arjun- I know my friend. Come on, I will also eat naa!

Vishal- Okay. In Pind Balluchi at 2 pm.

Arjun- done! But You have to come with Mahek. Convince her at any cost.

Vishal smiled & nodded his head. Arjun too smile. "See both of You at 2pm! "

Arjun opened the lock & entered in his room. He is staying in the Circuit house of Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi. He first decided to freshen up then he need to think about the case from the beginning. After sometimes, He came out from washroom after taking bath. He sat on the bed & switched on his laptop. He noticed a new mail from his informer. He click open the mail. Details about IPS Reyansh Saxena. "Okay, let's begin from IPS Reyansh." Arjun murmured to himself. His informer sent him the details of cases IPS Reyansh handled. Arjun carefully started reading the details. IPS Reyansh posted as ACP 1 in Mumbai Crime Branch, unit 4, under the training module. He solved a bank robbery case within 48 hours. After that, He solved a kidnapping case of a little girl & rescued the girl unharmed. Looking at His capability, at that time, Higher officials handed him the mysterious death case of Thomas Gomes. Arjun checked that Reyansh was investigating this case at the time of his death in accident. Thomas Gomes, the owner of Green View Restaurant, died in an heart attack.

Arjun was shocked. "What? What? Green View Restaurant! Dev took Samaira in that Green View Restaurant.... Rajen was a waiter in Green View Restaurant.... Ravi sent His girlfriend Puja to collect the car from Green View Restaurant parking area! Shit.. I knew those incidents were not mere co incidence. Now, this is the correct time to explore this link. " Arjun lit a cigarette & carefully resumed reading.

"Thomas mother Elina Gomes asked for an investigation for His son's death. She doubted that Her son's death was not an simple heart attack but a conspiracy & her daughter in law most probably responsible as before death, Thomas was broken & He said to His mother that he suspecting his wife Swetlana having an affair with another man. But after Thomas death, the lawyer revealed Thomas Wills that Thomas transferred all His properties in Swetlana's name."

"Hmmm!" Arjun puffed his cigarette. "Either Elina Gomes overreacted because she was a jealous mother in law or it's really a foul play but looking at the current situation I can easily rule out the first possibility."

Hell, why no other details?

"As Reyansh died while investigating the case, Thomas mysterious death case was handed to CBI & after a year, CBI gave clean chit to Swetlana & declared Thomas death as Heart attack & also Reyansh accident not anyhow connected with the case."

"So, Reyansh was unable to complete the investigation & submit the report! But now, How could I know what Reyansh investigated? What was His thought regarding Thomas death?

"Now some doubts" Arjun started summing up all the points.

According to Reyansh father, IPS Chandrashekhar statement, on His marriage day Reyansh went to meet with His informer as He was going to give Him an important clue but at that time Reyansh was only doing the investigation of mysterious death case of Thomas Gomes. Reyansh meeting with that Informer was so important that he left delaying His marriage without listening his mother! & Then He died in an accident. Before taking last breath, Rana confessed Reyansh death was not an accident. Rana worked for Nandini. How Rana get to know that Reyansh death was not an accident? So, was Rana caused the accident? But Why?

Arjun lit another cigarette.

How Nandini & Rana involved in Thomas case? Though in Mission Chaturanga, few times Green Valley Resturant was mentioned & there were some involvement but the clues were never too strong. At the time of Reyansh death, Samrat & Nandini both were not a part of Business world & Khanna Industries. Then? Then?? Well, according to Rekha Bhatia, Samrat proposed Piyali despite knowing Her likings towards Reyansh. After Reyansh death, Samrat married Piyali & also got the ownership of Khanna Industries. So, Samrat was the ultimate gainer! So, it's possible Samrat planned Reyansh accident because He was jealous. But then, Samrat or may be someone other who was working for Samrat did the phone call on Reyansh marriage day, convinced Reyansh by forging himself as Informer to come & meet with him.

Arjun rubbed His forehead. "Naa! Still not enough convincing! What's Nandini's role in all these mess? Piyali & Anju aka Nandini were best friends according to Rekha & Anju was an introvert. I need to find out this Nandini as soon as possible. She is indeed a mystery. Samrat is no more but this Nandini can solve all the mystery.

Now another important point, Anirudh Sir told that after Reyansh death, IPS Chandrashekhar came in IB Office & suspected Reyansh death was planned murder & related with Pranav Sarin's case. How Pranav Sarin involved? Pranav was an Mole & IPS Chandrashekhar failed to capture Him. Arjun started checking details about Pranav which His informer sent him.

Every details about that man is fake. In fact, His case still one of the greatest mystery of IB. How smoothly the man operated against IB staying inside, though IPS Chandrashekhar blown his cover but failed to arrest Him. After Chandrashekhar,other teams also carefully investigated Pranav case but they too get nothing. In fact, the way Chandrashekhar investigated, there was no loopholes. Later, IB concluded that most probably Pranav got killed but IB has no strong evidence regarding this claim.

Arjun sighed & looked at the photograph of Pranav Sarin's from IB's file. How this man is involved with my Mission or am I wasting time by taking wrong path? May be, it's IPS Chandrashekhar Saxena's emotional outburst after losing His only son that without any valid reasons He claimed that Pranav Sarin & Reyansh accident case was linked.

Next, Piyali Khanna, after Reyansh death when Aniket Chaudhary was forcing Piyali for abortion, she stood firm not to abort Reyansh's last symbol & married Samrat. How can that lady left that child when she was only 4 years old to ran away with some other man! Absolutely absurd! Arjun concluded.

Piyali's disappearance was a conspiracy. Else, how could Samrat able to acquired the whole property of Khanna Industries? But Aniket changed the wills before his death, if something happens to Samaira before she turned 25, all properties should be distributed among trust & NGOs. It's means Aniket gauged the conspiracy but He died in heart attack, Thomas death was also heart attack! & Now, Khanna Industries became bankrupt, all their balance was transferred to the account of some Bronwen Rylan in Moldova via dark web & then the mysterious packet smuggled to India by Linda Joseph, an International criminal & Rana handed over the packet to a mystery man!

Arjun rubbed His forehead. He is confused. After carefully checking so many clues, still He is clueless about the conspiracy. If any big conspiracy is planned, why Intelligence Bureau's informers team unable to collect any single information?

His chain of thought was broken by the loud ringing of his phone. "Samaira calling!" Arjun received the call.

Arjun- Yes Samaira?

Samaira- Nothing Arjun. As always just the moment You leave the house, You forget that you have a wife.

Arjun- Samaira....

Samaira- I don't want to fight with you now. Just wanted to know that you reached safely.

Arjun- Yes Samaira. I reached safely in Delhi. Actually, I was busy in some works.

Samaira- that's I know. You always remain busy, You have no time for me.

Arjun- & You know that's not true. I Love You Samaira.

Samaira- When are you returning Arjun?

Arjun- Are You okay dear?

Samaira- I am fine Arjun. I am just asking.

Arjun- Samaira, I can't say surely, depends on my work. If not tomorrow, then definitely day after.

Samaira- hmmm. Okay.

Arjun- Don't be tensed dear. Take care of yourself, You are precious to me. Hope you are taking your medicine in time.

Samaira- You will never ever understand. Anyway, I am taking my medicine properly. You complete your work & comeback soon & please be safe Arjun.

Arjun- You always underestimated your husband's capability.

Samaira- No Arjun, actually I don't trust my luck.

Arjun- Samaira....

Samaira- Have You had your lunch?

Arjun- No, till now not.

Samaira- If You don't take care of your health, how the hell You are going to fight & solve the case?

Arjun- It's not like that. Here one of my close friend complaint that neither I invited Him in our marriage nor I gave treat. So, I promised them that lunch from my side..

Samaira- Okay, I got it. So, You are now in Restaurant?

Arjun- No, I will meet with Him & his would be wife at 2 pm.

Samaira- It's now 1:30pm & where are you?

Arjun- oh, I am in my room in Circuit House.

Samaira- How irresponsible You are Arjun!! When you are giving them treat, that's mean, You are the host. So, don't You think it's bad manner to be late.

Arjun- Arre, I was thinking about the case & didn't notice the time.

Samaira- & Smoking cigarette, correct?

Arjun bites His lips & looked towards the ashtray. " I will reach on time."

Samaira- Why are you wasting time? Get ready & reach the Resturant now.

Arjun- okay. You had your lunch?

Samaira- I am sitting in Canteen & ordered. Anyway, bye & enjoy your lunch with your friends. I will listen the details later.

Arjun- Bye & I Love You.

Samaira- Love You too & be safe.

After disconnecting the call, Arjun looked towards His phone. He has Samaira's photo on his phone's wallpaper, the one He clicked in Goa on their honeymoon when she was enjoying in beach & her hairs flying back behind her.

Arjun smiled looking at the picture. " You are my brave wife. The way You handled yourself facing the identity crisis, I am really proud of you. I am only hoping for the best. Hope my assumption that You are Reyansh daughter don't get wrong."

Arjun get ready & reached the Resturant almost 20 minutes late. Vishal & Mahek was waiting for Him.

Arjun- Sorry, sorry friends. I got late.

Mahek- What's new in it? You always comes late Arjun. By the way, give your wife's phone number.

Arjun checked his watch. "I am only 20 minutes late. This is a very trivial matter. Don't drag Samaira in this.

Mahek grinned. " Oh my God! IPS Arjun Mehra afraid of his wife! That's the breaking news. I am asking for her number only to congratulate her. After all, she got married to You!

Arjun - I will convey your wishes.

Mahek- not done!

Arjun rolled his eyes & gave Samaira's number to them.

Arjun- By the way, now both of you just forget that you are having purse with you.

Vishal- We forgot long ago! You are reminding us Arjun.

They all laughed together. Arjun dialed Samaira's number from His phone & introduced Her to His friends. The afternoon was nicely spent.

Sashank Bhargav irritatedly received His phone which was constantly ringing.

Sashank- Hello.

A male voice from other side- Arjun Mehra investigating the death of IPS Reyansh Saxena.

Sashank- What?

He almost pushed the half naked girl with whom He was on bed.

The Man- Arjun even checking about Pranav Sarin!!

Sashank gulped & wiped the drops of sweats from His forehead.

Sashank- Where is Arjun now?

The Man- In Delhi. But at evening, He left Circuit House. No idea where He is now.

Sashank angrily disconnected the call.

"It's impossible! How Arjun get the link of Reyansh??" He is doomed. Sashank grabbed His shirt & rushed outside of the room.

That's all for today. Waiting for responses.

PART 54

Arjun checked the time in His wrist watch. Howrah-Kalka Mail crossed Chandi Mandir station exactly on time. So, He assumed train will reach Kalka exactly on time, that is 4:30am. As per plan, Yesterday at 9:45pm, he availed the train from Delhi station. When He was coming back in Circuit House after having lunch with Vishal & Mahek, he felt He was being followed by someone, though he was unable to spot anyone but His sixth sense alerted him. He decided before that He will avail train & himself arranged the tickets without informing anyone. After coming out from Circuit House with his luggage, He first availed a taxi & went towards the direction of Airport, the taxi stopped in traffic jam, he used the opportunity & left that taxi & availed another to reach New Delhi Railway station. He can't take chance. It's about His Mission, it's about Samaira & He also can't put the old lady's life in danger just because of His carelessness.

Kalka Station located in Haryana & it's the starting point of the UNESCO'S World Heritage site Kalka- Shimla Railway, famous for its dramatic views of the Hills & surrounding Villages. Arjun came out from Kalka Station & went towards the Taxi stand outside the Station. The Taxi drivers are busy in catching passengers of Shimla. Arjun went towards the tea stall & ordered a cup of tea. He sat on the bench & lit a cigarette. A young man came towards Him.

The Man- Do You need car, Sir?

Arjun nodded his head.

The Man- Where You want to go Sir? Shimla?

Arjun- Rohru. Will you go?

The Man- of course Sir. Almost 190 kms from here.

Arjun- & How much time it will take?

The Man- Almost 6 hours!!

Arjun- So, I will reach Rohru before 11:30 am.

The Man checked his mobile to see the time, then calculated & nodded his head in positive.

Arjun- & fare?

The Man- Full & final Sir, 3500/

Arjun- Made it round figure 3000/

The Man- no, no Sir. The distance is too long.

Arjun- okay done! But I am in hurry. So, You need to drive non stop.

The Man- If there is no problem happen in road, You will be in Rohru before 11:30 am. It's Mahim's promise. By the way, Rohru is a big place. Where exactly do you want to go?

Arjun- I will give you the address Mahim once we reach Rohru.

Arjun got down from the car & paid Mahim. He also took Mahim's phone number. On the way, while talking with Mahim, the driver informed that His house is few kilometres away from Rohru in a village & He will able to stay in his home for a day. Arjun told Mahim that tomorrow He will also leave! So, He will take his taxi again. Arjun started walking. This is a residential area. He noticed most of the houses nameplates. Almost all are retired IAS, IPS officers spending their retire life in this melancholic place, in between the beauty of nature & pollution free weather. Arjun stopped. "IPS Chandrashekhar Saxena (Retd)" the nameplate caught his attention. He opened the gate & entered. He noticed two apple trees & some costly Orchids in the small garden in front of the house. Arjun felt his heart beating faster & faster. There is a strange feeling & this kind of feeling is new for him also. As an IPS officer, while working in cases, he meet with many unknown people who were waiting for justice or any mishaps happened in their family, then why this tensed & restless feeling? Is He fearing that his assumption may get wrong that Reyansh Saxena is Samaira's biological father? May be, because personally, He is involved in this case, after all, Samaira is his wife. Arjun took a deep breath to calm himself. He rang the doorbell. After sometimes, a middle aged lady opened the door. Looking at her attire, Arjun assumed She must be some localite. She is wearing a long kurta & her head is covered with a long cloth.

The Lady- Yes?

Arjun- Gayathri Saxena?

The Lady looked suspiciously at him. "Who are You? I never saw you before. Why You want to meet with Malkin?"

"So, the Lady works here!!"

Arjun- I am IPS Arjun Mehra. I am coming from Delhi....

Arjun talk was interrupted by another female voice. "Who is at door Ravi?"

"Malkin, some IPS Arjun Mehra from Delhi."

An old lady came out & stood in front of Him at the doorstep. Arjun blinked his eyes. His eyes was fixed on the old lady & He knew that His assumption based one all circumstantial evidences are not wrong. The resemblance between Gayathri Saxena's & Samaira's face is enough to make him believe. A small smile adorned on his face. So,now, He is standing at the doorstep of his grandmother- in-law's house.

"I am Gayathri Saxena. First You show me your identity proof." The old lady said in a firm tone.

Arjun quietly took out his identity card from his pocket & handed over to Gayathri Saxena. She is wearing white salwar kameez & a white sweater & also golden frame glasses. Arjun noticed her age should not be more than 75, most of her hairs are grey & few wrinkles on face. Though she is looking quite fit but his gaze didn't missed the sadness in her eyes.

"Why are you here? Why you want to meet with me?" Gayathri Saxena asked while hand over the card to Arjun.

Arjun- Mam, it's not comfortable to discuss anything standing on doorstep. May I come inside?

Gayathri- If you are not comfortable to discuss here, then You are most welcome to get lost. Neither I know you nor I have any discussion left with any Intelligence Bureau's Officers.

Phew! Her Temper!! Arjun sighed.

Arjun- Mam, it's about Your son IPS Reyansh Saxena.

Gayathri- You are too late to discuss anything about him.

Arjun's eyes didn't missed the droplet of tears that escaped from her eyes.

Gayathri- Ravi, close the door.

Arjun- Mam please, just listen to me once. I can feel your pain......

Gayathri- No, you can't. Just leave Officer. I don't have anything to discuss with you & your Department.

Arjun- Mam, you are wise. You know a lie can hide the truth but it can't change the truth.

Gayathri- What you want to talk about my son?

Arjun- I believe your son IPS Reyansh Saxena's death was not an accident. It was a planned murder.

Gayathri Saxena hold the door for support herself. She bites her lips.

Gayathri- So, You believe! Great to know. My husband knew the truth from the beginning. Do you even know how my husband IPS Chandrashekhar Saxena tried to reopen the case which police simply closed by stating accident? But His efforts all got wasted. In fact, Your Department also not listened to Him once. A father failed to get justice for his son. Do you know how much painful it's for a father. I lost him also. He died heart broken! Now, You please excuse me. There is nothing left to listen.

Arjun- please mam, just give me few minutes & listen to me once. It's my request. Please for your son. I promise He will get justice.

Gayathri Saxena wiped the tears from her eyes. "Come inside."

Arjun sat on the sofa in the living room. Gayathri Saxena told Ravi to prepare coffee for Arjun.

Gayathri- now say. First tell me, why are you investigating my son's case after so many years?

Arjun- Actually mam, I was investigating a different case & co- incidentally that case got linked with IPS Reyansh Saxena's case.

Gayathri ( in a low tone)- What proof do you have that whatever happened with Reyansh was a conspiracy not any accident?

Arjun-Do you know Rana?

Gayathri ( furrowed her eyebrows) -No

Arjun- It was his death bed confession.

Gayathri- I am not getting you. Anyway, what you wanted to say?

Arjun- Mam, I read your husband IPS Chandrashekhar Saxena's statement. That day was Your son's marriage day but He left after receiving a phone call. The name of Reyansh Saxena's would be wife was Piyali Chaudhary & she was pregnant at that time.

Gayathri- How dare you Officer? After years, You came in my house to ridicule my son's name! Get out..

Arjun- Mam, You are misunderstand me. Please listen my words patiently.

Gayathri- What listen patiently? You know nothing about my son. Piyali & Reyansh both loved each other. Yes, they crossed limits in their relationship before marriage but You are no one to judge. The moment Reyansh got to know about Piyali's pregnancy, they decided to marry.

Arjun- I am not judging Your son Mam, but I am confused about you. After your son IPS Reyansh Saxena's death, what happened with Piyali? Do you & your husband ever bothered to know what happened with the child? Don't you both had any responsibility towards Piyali & her child or I may conclude that you & your husband never accepted Piyali & her child. Reyansh Saxena forced both of you to agree with the marriage.

Arjun noticed Gayathri Saxena shivering with anger.

Gayathri- That child was my Reyansh's last sign! The moment Reyansh told us about Piyali & her pregnancy, we accepted their decision for marriage. After meeting with Piyali, me & my husband whole heartedly accepted her. After losing Reyansh, we were totally broken. Aniket Chaudhary left with His daughter. After completing our son's last rites & controlling ourself, we went to meet with Piyali but Aniket Chaudhary insulted us. He even not allowed us to enter their house. He said just because of our son,his daughter life was destroyed. He even informed us that he decided to abort our Reyansh's child & will find a groom for Piyali. We requested again & again, folded our hands in front of Him. My husband said that definitely he can marry off his daughter. She has every right to lead a happy life but don't abort the child. It's sin. They don't even have to take any responsibility of that child. No one listened. Next day, when my husband again went to meet with Piyali, they already left their house in Mumbai. After few days, my husband got the news that they were in Panchagani & that day Piyali called us & said She aborted my Reyansh's child. She don't want to look back. So, she is leaving all memories of Reyansh & getting married with some Samrat & she requested us not to disturb her anymore.

Gayathri Saxena was seething in frustration clenching her fists.

Arjun (calmly)- 25.07. 1990, Piyali gave birth to a baby girl.

Gayathri Saxena remained silent for sometime. Slowly, her face turned pale.She squinted her eyes & started gasping, tumbling flame seemed gonna rush out of her eyes . With a resigned shrug, she started collapsing but before hitting the ground, Arjun hold her tightly.

Gayathri Saxena regained her consciousness. Ravi was sprinkling water on her face & that Officer Arjun Mehra looking at her worriedly standing near the bed. Her eyes fall on the photographs of her son Reyansh. Her bedroom wall is full with various photographs of her son started from his childhood. She hurriedly sat up.

Gayathri- what you said? What proof do you have?

Arjun- calm down mam. First have your lunch.

Gayathri- First You tell me Officer...

Arjun- okay. Are you feeling okay now?? Ravijee said You are suffering from heart problem! Please mam, calm down first. I will say you everything that's why I came here.

Gayathri- I am fine. Please Officer..

Arjun too sat on the bed beside her.

Arjun- It's true that Piyali got married to Samrat Khanna but what she said about the child that she aborted, it's a lie. She gave birth to a baby girl on 25. 07. 1990. Her name is Samaira.

" Samaira!" Gayathri Saxena murmured. " Why Piyali lied? How can she cheated us in this way?? After losing our only son, we thought we will live with Reyansh's child. We never condemned her to marry again! Then?

Arjun- may be, she was forced but unfortunately she can't answer. She is missing when Samaira was only 4 years old.

Gayathri Saxena paled. Her hands started shivering. Arjun hold her palm.

Arjun- I was investigating money laundering case of Khanna Industries, Samrat Khanna's company. Then, I met with her.

Gayathri Saxena looked at him hopefully but Arjun noticed the sadness also!!

Gayathri- Did they get her involved in any illegal work?

Arjun (Confidently)- No. She is honest. She can differentiate between right & wrong. Though many tried to conspired against Her but she overcame all. She is fine & now, She is my wife, Samaira Mehra.

Arjun looked towards Gayathri Saxena. She is looking at him intensely. Arjun blushed a little & bites his lips.

Arjun- So, what you decided mam?

Gayathri- When I will meet with my granddaughter?

Arjun- So, you believed my words that too without any proof!

Gayathri- Yes, I am because I can feel You are saying the truth.

Arjun took out a file from his backpack.

Arjun- These papers are the proof regarding my claim, especially check her Birth certificate. Others documents are mainly based on Circumstantial proof.

Gayathri- But where is her photo?

Arjun- Mam, I am still not 100% sure regarding the relation between You & Her. Without DNA test, don't hope too much. I don't want You & Samaira to get hurt in the end.

Gayathri- Really? Then, why are you here & saying about her to me? Come on Arjun, if you don't believe in your point, You will not come here. I know You are very sure. Just show me my granddaughter photo, I can't wait anymore.

Arjun sighed & took out his phone. He pressed the digits of password & opened his phone's gallery & showed a picture of Samaira.

Arjun didn't disturbed her. She is not for a single moment averted her gaze from Samaira's picture. Teardrops started rolling down from her eyes. She tightly hold the phone on her chest.

Gayathri- She is my Reyansh's daughter. She is my granddaughter & I don't need any DNA test to prove this. She hates me, right?

Arjun- She don't even know about Your existence. From childhood, she used to know that her father is Samrat Khanna. Only few months ago, she got to know the truth that Samrat Khanna is not her biological father, in fact, He is a criminal. Samaira is a mature, sensible girl. I don't think she will hate you after knowing everything.

Arjun- Why You did not said her before coming here?

Arjun- I know what She wants but I have no idea about Your side of story & also to get sure that my assumption is correct. Tomorrow, I am leaving. Will you go with me?

Gayathri- Yes, I will. I want to meet her, my granddaughter. I used to think why am I alive when I lost my family?

Arjun- I will accept You after DNA test.

Gayathri- Both of us, already know the result.

Arjun- Let's do the process legally. So, no one can ever question Samaira's identity.

Gayathri- I am ready to do DNA test. I know She is my Grand daughter & You are my Grandson-in-law.

At evening, Arjun was standing on the balcony & lost in the beautiful view of nature. He decided to stay in Hotel but Gayathri Saxena strictly forbade. She already accepted the relation whole heartedly & He can feel that. In fact, they did lunch together & Arjun talked about Himself & Samaira's. Now, She is packing for tomorrow. Arjun already called Rajat & instructed Him to arrange two tickets of flight from Kullu to Mumbai & talked with the driver Mahim, he will come in early morning & take them to Kullu Airport. Arjun is feeling strange serenity. Mission Chaturanga is one of the most complicated case in His career. He is still in dark but He got his soulmate working in this Mission, now Gayathri Saxena. It's an emotional roller coaster ride also. He is glad that He able to find out Samaira's real identity. His thought was broken by Gayathri Saxena.

"Your tea Arjun!"

She put the tray on the small table.

Arjun- Mam, please take rest. What's the need to bring tea? You can just call me. Tomorrow, You have to do a long journey.

She sat on the chair.

Gayathri- I am your grandmother also! & Don't give me excuse of DNA test. After test, You have to call me Grandmaa, so, why don't you practice from now on?

Arjun started laughing. He took the cup from her hand. "Okay Dadimaa. Now Happy!"

Arjun too sat on another chair.

Gayathri- I really hope she accepts me. I will be trying till my end. She will not going to misunderstand me, right?

Arjun- I know her. After knowing everything, I am sure She will accept You. She suffered enough, she too need your affection & Love. Anyway, can I ask you something?

Gayathri smiled & nodded her head.

Arjun- Why are you staying here alone? I mean, I checked all the records before coming here, your permanent address written their is Delhi.

Gayathri- yes, Your grandfather & I spent most of our lives in Delhi. We got married there. Though your grandfather used to visit many places for his job but after Reyansh's birth, I stopped accompanying him. We bought a house in Delhi & that became our permanent address. Reyansh completed his studies from Delhi University,then cleared UPSC & became IPS Officer. Your Grandfather was the happiest person then. While Reyansh was completing his training, your grandfather resigned from IB as He failed to catch some criminal. The father & son both were so sensitive. After training, Reyansh get posting in Mumbai Crime Branch. He was doing nice, everything was going fine. Suddenly, one day, Reyansh called us urgently in Mumbai. Their we get to know about Piyali, then Reyansh accident...

Gayathri Saxena sighed.

Gayathri- After losing Reyansh, we were broken. Piyali too said she aborted the child & not to disturb her, we came back in Delhi. Your Grandfather never accepted that it was an accident..

Arjun- exactly, there my second question is. I mean, what proof IPS Chandrashekhar Saxena had that he firmly stated that the conspiracy was interlinked with Pranav Sarin's case?

Gayathri- I don't know that but He was devastated when IB Department didn't accepted his theory. After 2-3 months, we sold our house in Delhi & bought this property here & regarding your second question, Your Grandfather only said to me that Reyansh able to find out that traitor Pranav but Reyansh has a bad habit to trust people easily. So, he fall on the trap, that informer's phone was a trap. I tried to stop him that day but Reyansh didn't listen.

Gayathri Saxena started crying.

Arjun- Please don't cry. We can't change the past but I already promised You that your son will get justice. I will find out the truth at any cost. But still, I am not getting how IPS Chandrashekhar Saxena knew that his son able to find out Pranav?

Gayathri- I don't know the details but your grandfather went to Mumbai alone to know more about the accident but He don't exactly have enough proof. So, he wanted IB to investigate the matter. But alas!

Arjun- leave it. Now,You take rest. Tomorrow, we have to leave early.

Gayathri- Ravi is preparaing dinner. Roti & a sabzi!! Is it will be okay?

Arjun- It will be absolutely fine.

Gayathri Saxena smiled & left from the balcony. Arjun stood there. "No, there are lots of confusions. IPS Reyansh was investigating Thomas Gomes mysterious death case! Then, how He able to find out Pranav Sarin when whole IB Department failed. If Pranav was behind Reyansh's accident, then howe Rana knew?

Naa! Getting more confused. He badly needed a cigarette now but how to smoke staying in Grandmother-in- law's house! Arjun sighed.

That's all for today. Waiting for responses.