Ek Villian

Chapter 4: (Unraveling Wishes and Confronting Death)

Guru had agreed to Ayush's peculiar mission, indifferent to the monetary reward. As they approached their destination, Guru remained silent, resembling a lifeless figure, while Ayush, in stark contrast, continued to chatter energetically, resembling a lively radio jockey.

Ayush (excited): "We're embarking on such an important mission, yet we don't even know each other's names. I'm Ayush."

Guru (with a dead voice): "Guru."

Ayush: "Why so rude? Is it mandatory for gangsters to be rude, just as it's for Superman to wear red underwear over his costume? You don't laugh or smile. You don't even shave or bathe."

(No response from Guru)

Ayush (laughs): "I know what you are – an angry bird. The game is inspired by you. Yes."

Upon reaching their destination, which turned out to be a mental hospital, Guru questioned Ayush.

Guru: "Are you crazy, or is the one who has to be kidnapped crazy?"

Ayush: "I'm not crazy. It's Chhotu who's crazy, like a depressed lover. That's why his family got him admitted here. They left him alone and settled in America. They told the doctor he's insane. If I don't help him, he'll truly go insane. We have to save him."

Ayush extracted a large glass jar from the car, filled with coins – Guru's payment for his services.

Guru (confused): "These are coins."

Ayush: "Yes."

Ayush: "Do you want to hear a joke?"

Guru: "Let it be. Once... I'll take the coins."

Ayush: "By the way, you'll have to fight a few people. You might get hurt. If it were dancing, I would have gone to a dancer. But it's action. That's why I had to come to you."

Ayush (trying to jump off the gate): "Because you are a villa........ Hey! Stop! I'm stuck up here."

In the hall, many patients were watching a movie. When Guru entered, everyone recoiled in fear.

Guru: "Where's Chhotu? Where's Chhotu?"

Patients pointed in the right direction, Guru assuming the young man around 23-25 years old – Chhotu.

Guru: "Chhotu, come with me."

Ayush (excited): "Chhotu!"

Chhotu: "Ayush! Ayush!"

Ayush: "You're getting married, Chhotu!"

Chhotu: "Really?"

Ayush (joyfully laughing): "Yes!"

Surprisingly, an old man emerged as Chhotu. It was the second time Guru saw Ayush laughing so openly, and like before, darkness enveloped Guru's vision. He could only hear Ayush's laughter, and seeing Ayush so happy, Guru's anxious heart began to calm down.

He stayed with Ayush not just for Chhotu's kidnapping but until Chhotu's wedding. Quietly helping Ayush with odd jobs, Guru assisted in the wedding preparations. When Ayush was decorating the mandap under the scorching sun, Guru intentionally shifted a nearby pillar to create shade for Ayush. For a fleeting moment, Ayush found solace in the shade.

As the wedding approached, Ayush's father arrived, standing beside Guru. Elderly couples soon approached the mandap, prompting Guru to ask Ayush's dad.