Uljhe Hue.

Chapter 20

"THE ACTUAL PURPOSE"

After a few minutes, the bell rang and Sumedh open the door.

Sumedh:
Ji Aap kon?
Anil:
Andar nahi bulaoge? Mallika jaanti hai mujhe.

Anil stepped in and Mallika saw him.

Mallika:
Colonel Anil aap yaha?
Anil:
Tumne kaha tha mujhse ki tum Sumedh ko 1 week mein India laogi...nahi laa pai toh main khud hi baat karne aagaya.

Anil turned to Sumedh.

Anil:
I am Colonel Anil Verma. Mishra may have sent Mallika to bring you down but...She is here to bring you back. I unofficially thank you for killing Joshi.

Anil extended his hand to Sumedh for a handshake and Sumedh confusingly shook hands with him while Mallika was not liking the scene.

Anil:
Humare pass CM Joshi ke kuch hawala memebers ki list hai. We need them dead Sumedh, At any cost! We want you to team up with Mallika to kill those 8 Members.
Sumedh:
Sir...I respect your plan but right now, The army is going mad to catch me.
Anil:
Not the army Sumedh. Just Mishra. As you know, He was Joshi's best friend.
Sumedh:
Badle mein kya milega sir?
Anil:
Desh ki seva karne walo ko kya milta hai?
Sumedh:
Samajh gaya sir, Pakde gaye toh fassi aur nahi toh kuch nahi.
Anil:
Tum kya chahte ho?
Sumedh:
Main khud nahi jaanta sir. I...I can't just be a CBI anymore...Media kaccha chaba jayegi...

Anil spotted disappointment in his eyes. He patted Sumedh's back.

Anil:
You are one of my best mans Sumedh. I expect a lot from you. You will be a free bird after this. You can take a volunteery retirement and come back to London. You will get pension too for your rest life.

Sumedh looked conviced.

Sumedh:
Okay sir. Kab aana hai Mumbai?
Anil:
Good boy. Kal subha. Mallika, bring him along. And I need to talk to you in private.
Mallika:
Yes sir.

They went in private.

Anil:
Get the work done at any cost Mallika.
Mallika:
Yes sir.
Anil:
Even if it takes killing Sumedh...Do it.
Mallika:
Hmm..hmm. yes sir.

Anil leaves. Mallika is packing her bag and Sumedh suddenly pins her to the wall. His hands gripped her shoulders.

Mallika:
Sumedh what the--
Sumedh:
Chup! Kya chupa rahi ho mujhse?
Mallika:
Kya?
Sumedh:
Tumhe agar mujhse kaam tha toh saaf saaf kehti na! Ye Mishra drama karne ki kya jarurat thi?
Mallika:
Mujhe karna tha drama, isiliye kiya maine! Side profession actor hai mera! Khush! Haato ab!

She said irritatedly. Sumedh became angrier at her casual attitude.

Sumedh:
Shut up Mallika! Agar mujhse kehti ki army ko meri jarurat hai toh ek taang par aata main!
Mallika:
Yehi toh nahi chahati thi main!
Sumedh:
Kya matlab?
Mallika:
MAIN NAHI CHAHATI THI KI TUMHE KABHI KABHI YE LAGE YA SAMJHE KI MUJHE TUMHARI JARURAT HAI..!!
NAFRAT HAI MUJHE ISS EHSAAS SE...MAIN YE EHSAAS NAHI KARNA CHAHATI KI MUJHE KISI BHI KAAM KELIYE TUMHARI JARURAT HAI..!!

Sumedh stood silent there. His grip loosened, taking advantage She pushed him away and continued her work. Sumedh still stood there. Both felt dejected noticing how much their situation has changed.
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