The Artificial Jury

1. Her Secrets, His Arrogance

Mihika's POV 

"Ever wondered why a woman has secrets? Yes, secrets. Dunno? Let me tell. Women can keep only one secret — their own self. Yes, her secret is herself. A woman is bound in so many relationships- as a wife, as a friend, as a daughter, as a sister, and most importantly as a mother. She is also the hub of secrets of others but what the sharing of a woman's secret? Only a few are lucky enough to have that trustworthy companion. Bound with these relationships, my mother also had her own secret self and I too have secrets. But will anyone listen to them? Can I get a little time for myself in this forever? Or will I end up dying abruptly just like my mother?" I asked myself while handing a few law files to my assistant. 

Will, this small monologue give you an insight into me? Maybe or maybe not. So, here goes my introduction.

I am Mihika Sen, an honest advocate. You might think me of a really young girl, but then you are highly mistaken. I am in my early thirties, to be precise 32 years old. My friends? Well, just one and that's Avika Sahni. Rivals? All those who do wrong and those hells of the jerks just like Aisha Sengupta and Abhinav Khanna. I don't know them personally, but then who don't know their famous law-breaking and condemning personality? And my secrets? May you find out with the flow of my character. 

"Mihi?" my assistant asked.

"Yes, Parthiv?" I replied. I have told him to never call me by the mention of ma'am. He is just like my younger companion or brother. He is too my close friend. Parthiv is a lawyer currently and can give lawful advice- can't fight for a client. Furthermore, he is practicing under me and I have to say that he has flourished well. 

"Parth will work Mihi." Parthiv corrected me. I smiled and nodded.

"So, there's a case for us. It's personal also." Parthiv said.

"And, is this Shanaya who filed the case?" I asked and not to my utter surprise, he nodded.

"What is it?" I asked aggressively. 

"Calm down. Well, she wants to file a case for molestation against Abhinav Khanna." Parthiv replied calmly. 

"Oh. So, now Abhinav Khanna? Let me just find the depth of truthfulness from either side." I said.

POV Ends

Parthiv's POV 

"I will find the depth of truthfulness from either side." saying this Mihi just vanished to have a look. I know, she must have gone to call her best friend Avika for some information. I just know Avika as a celebrity who is bold and mature for the world but friendly for Mihi. Maybe you would get to know about my relationship with Avika a little later. 

Mihi is my friend and is 4 years elder than me. She was my shield when I used to get bullied earlier when I was young. She is still the one. Alas! I could hardly become her shield because I was too young when her mother died and had no emotional intelligence. 

Well, in proper words, here goes my introduction. I am Parthiv Saxena, a lawyer working under Mihika Sen. I am his close friend and can only give lawful advice. Believe it or not, but I am a total film freak and there's one pairing always in my mind, Abhinav and Mihika. But these are verses apart, let's see if they would ever complete each other. 

POV Ends

Mihika was going to call Avika when she herself called. 

"Avi, how are you? I missed you so much." Mihika said

"I am all fine Mihi di. Just working with your so-called hate love Abhinav." Avika joked.

"Yaar, again this di and all. You are 31 and just a year younger than me. Mihi will work na and don't call Abhinav my love, he is just damn irritating." Mihika said