Beauty & Beast

ACCUSED

Aé jíndãgi bãhut majboor thê hum
Kyã kãrë ki nãshê mê choor thê hûm !

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You did what?' Kinjal mouth fell open. 'Why..why are you indulging yourself with law is beyond me Priya. I think you are just being stupid at this point.'

'All I have is my voice. I can't keep silent. There should be justice in world. Even though it's not for me but for whoever I can help, I can't deny.'  There was determination in Priya's voice for the first time.

'I hope you know what you are doing' Kinjal sighed.

Abhay was standing in front of lawn filled with his guest. Today he had called for party to celebrate his winning of biggest contract. Everything about this celebration was screaming of his upcoming time. All his planing is executing really well till now. Just this one contract and all the pieces of chess will be in his favourable position.

All he was asked to do is to keep a clean image.

Soon word will reach to estate and they will know that I am coming for my right. Abhay was lost in his thoughts while looking at the crowd.

Arjun has gathered all the information that he could about Abhay. He had the warrant in his disposal and he was driving towards hotel where Abhay was told to be staying.

When he reached at the location and realised that some kind of celebration going on. He walked towards reception and asked for Abhay. Receptionist pointed towards the person of interest.

As Arjun strolled towards him he could feel an uneasiness among crowd. Maybe everyone was surprised by the ON-Duty officer in party.

'Nice party Mr. Abhay.' Arjun spoke abruptly and little loudly causing Abhay to turn and face him.

A Murmur started among crowd.

'Excuse me ?' Abhay was taken aback for a while. 'Is something wrong officer?'

'Yah Yah totally. Everything is jolly good, atleast for me. See the thing is I came bearing gifts' Arjun smirked.

'Sorry, I don't understand' Abhay was still surprised at this sudden intrusion.

'You are a classic case of failed actor Mr. Abhay. But you will get plenty of time to exercise your talent behind the bars.'

A silence fell over crowd.

'What are you talking about ? do you know who I am?' the veins on Abhay's face started getting visible when cleanched his jaws.

'Oh I know very well. You think you can enjoy yourself without consequences after cold-blooded murders ? Law is a joke for you right? Well, not anymore..' Arjun paused and looked around crowd
and then he spoke almost announcing -

'Mr. Abhay Singh Rathore, We have reasons to believe that you have murdered a man near city centre. And by the power vested by law you are forbidden to leave this town and you will present yourself before law whenever called upon.'

Latit was visibly angry, he came forward and started speaking - 'How dare you? Do you even know who you are talking to? Abhay bhaiya can end your job in a moment...'

Before he could finish, a tight slap fell across his face and he fell backed several steps. Arjun warned him - 'Speak more and see what I do with you. So shut up and let your seniors talk.'

'Do you have any basis of your accusation officer? I am a businessman. Do you know I can file a defamation case against your department' Abhay warned officer.

'And here you thought everyone fears you right? Well guess what, we have an eyewitness. And as soon as that testimony gets passed, I will personally come to drag you in chain and show everyone your real face.'

Abhay started laughing - 'Aren't you a recent joinee? That's so cliche. New job and you want to catch big fish right? Well guess what you have wrong fish. May I know who so wrongfully gave you information that I killed someone? '

'None of your concern'

'Well I like your energy officer. Why don't you join my party and forget all the bullshit accusation. I treat my guests very well you know.'

'Not today's party, I am afraid. But trust me I will arrange a party for you behind bars then you and me both will enjoy. I am an excellent host. So don't leave the town and wait and watch.' Arjun handed him paper and walked out.

As the party dismissed on grimmed note and crowd disperesed. Abhay sat on chair in front lawn. He was visibly upset.

No, No this can't be happening. I can't be accused in another case. This can end my contract and my plans. He thought.

I have to do anything to dismiss this case. His head started to ache. He started rubbing his temple.

'Bhaiya, any instructions for us?' lalit came with boys.

Abhay looked at him irritatingly ' Yah don't jump into my conversations like a dumb fuck. And find who is stupid enough to testify against me. Let's have a chat'

'I will find out and take him out of way. You don't worry' Lalit said sheepishly.

'you just find out ok? No need to test your brain here. Just do as instructed.'

Night started darkening. Abhay lit the cigarette. A puff of smoke went up.

Someone's time is up. I won't let anyone jeopardize my plans again. Whoever has opened his mouth may not open his eyes again. He was burning with rage in his thoughts.