FALLING FOR THE EVIL QUEEN

Pain, Guilt, And The Circles Of Love

It was around four in the morning, the atmosphere was cold, and heavy showers of rain were taking place making everything look flushed. The evil queen was standing inside the hall of the Reden and was just looking outside at the storm while inside her a huge powerful storm was taking place as well.

She stood at the exit glass of the hall while taking the support of the back of the couch, and was just numbly staring outside at the rain and the lightning. Her clothes were drenched in blood including some parts of her skin, her hair looked messy and her eyes were holding a pool of emotions inside them.

Suddenly Santosh walked in her direction, Karishma heard the approaching feets but didn't turn back.  "Mam, with the help of Romanian police we successfully informed the Indian police about Shamza, her body was deported to the country and they are considering it as a mysterious death because of no proof to be found at the destination of the crime. And they're some news of her funeral  which will take place after the sunrise." Santosh informed Karishma in a regular tone.

"Is there any chance they could know who has murdered Shamza? I mean there shouldn't be a single proof left behind, from sim cards to Haseena's whereabouts I want everything to be cleaned. Is that clear?" Karishma ordered in a bold tone.

"Yes mam,  didn't worry about it we're taking care of that and we also have enough links even if anyone doubts us we can easily take care of that as well," Santosh replies assuring Evil Queen not to worry about anything.

Karishma just nods and continues to look outside when suddenly Santosh utters, "BTW, Karishma mam there is something which I want to confess. I don't know how will you react but in case you think I've sinned by doing this... Then I'm ready for any punishment."

After listening to Santosh's words a frown appeared on Karishma's forehead and she turned her body in Santosh's direction. She looked at the latter who was just standing in front of her with a bowed head while she was clenching her fists and shivering indicating the nervousness and fear she held.

Karishma was clueless as for the first time something like this was happening, she couldn't believe that Santosh had made a mistake as she trusted her more than herself. She didn't reach to any conclusion before and asked Santosh to speak. 

Santosh just gulped her saliva and mumbled in a fumbling tone, "vo... Jab aap Shamza ki custody me thee...at that time Haseena was interrogating me and Cheetah, and after a good session of questions she had provided us with a  clean chit. But"... She breathed some air resembling acquiring of some courage and continued, "I know mam you...you've always trusted me blindly and more than just a secretary you've showed your love for me in indirect ways, you've never said but this unnamed bond was special for me, I know you do consider me like your younger sister and so do I holds a different place for you in my heart rather than just a boss. The time Haseena was interrogating me, I...I don't know how but I lost control over myself my anger had lost its control and I did something that I...I promised to keep it between us." Santosh mumbled while the tears flowed down from the corners of her eyes. And her breath went uneven.

Karishma who was listening to everything carefully, just went numb after listening to Santosh's words, she knew what was coming for her but didn't have any idea this was the reason why the fire was ignited.

When Santosh continued, "I... I unfiltered your past in... in front of Haseena that day. Under the dominance of my anger, I broke the promise I made to you when you told me everything with trust in your vulnerable state. You trusted me, madam but I couldn't hold on to it and maybe this is one of the reasons why Haseena is in this state now." Santosh just folded her trembling hands in front of Karishma and mumbled, "I know how much your past haunts you, and you never wanted to face it, you asked me not to tell this to anyone but I failed... And because of committing such a big sin and breaking my promise I'm ready for any type of punishment you will grant me." She fumbled and broke down into tears of guilt in front of The Evil Queen.