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*Flashback*
Abhira: I'm sorry Mumma. We were living a peaceful life. But, because of my stalker, we are facing a lot of troubles.
Akshara: No Abhira, none of this is your fault.
Abhira: Mumma please let's go away from here.
Akshara: Where will we even go? What about the resort? We've worked very hard to establish it.
Abhira: Mumma we call sell the resort to Mr. Pankaj, he's trying to merge with us for years. With that money, we can start afresh. You've single handedly opened the resort in your pregnancy. But now you've me, so it'll be more easier than last time.
Akshara: *twists Abhira's ears playfully* What are you studying to become a lawyer or a businesswoman? My god! This girl!
Abhira: *Overacting* Ahh! Mumma it hurts!!!
*Flashback ends*
At present, an hour after the unfortunate event.
Abhira was sitting in the hospital chair numb. She was exhausted both mentally and physically. Just then, Armaan shoves a water bottle into her hands.
Armaan: Here, drink this. You need to stay hydrated.
Abhira was still in the doomed bridal attire, she lifted her face to look at Armaan properly. That man was in his nightsuit, his own exhaustion is clearly visible in his eyes.
Abhira: I'm sorry for dragging you into all this. I was very scared. I don't have anyone other than Mumma. But She left me. 🥺
Armaan: You've me Abhira. Don't worry I'll support you in everything. You're my responsibility now.
Abhira: My Mumma believed in her student very much. She often appreciated your success in front of me. I've called you last night, because I was kinda familiar with your name and I desperately needed someone to be with me. But you don't have to consider me as your responsibility. Yes I do need some help now. Before everything went south, we were planning to sell the resort and go far away from here. So please help me to sell the resort and deposit the money in my account. That money will be more than sufficient for me to be financially stable for many years. And as promised to my Mumma, I'll focus on my studies. I'll leave Mussoorie and do my final year of college in some other city.
Armaan: Udaipur
Abhira: Udaipur?
Armaan: Your mother was really brave. And her daughter is just like her. I don't consider you as burden, so if you have such thoughts in your mind please erase them. I'm considering you as my responsibility out of my pure will to help ease my conscience. Whatever I'm today, is because of your mother. She was more than just a teacher to me. She was my mentor and my role model. And I'm responsible for her death.
Abhira: No you are not! You were not the one to shoot her.
Armaan: But I was the one to bail Yuvraj.
Abhira: He was your client. You can't hold yourself accountable for his deeds.
Armaan was surprised by the amount of compassion this girl is exhibiting after a huge loss.
Armaan: Fine! I didn't cause her death. I respect your mother very much. Taking care of you is her final request. So even though, you'll be financially independent, please allow me to be a part of your life. Now let's go to the resort. You can give me the legal documents. I'll proceed with the formalities. After sunrise, we'll come back here for your mother's last rites.
Abhira nods at him.
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At the minister's house.
The minister (Yuvraj's father) slaps Yuvraj.
Yuvraj's father: I told you to lay low. But what have you done? Two murders in a span of 1 week. Though, we covered the first one as accident. How will we cover up a bullet wound? You idiot!!! If anyone comes to know about this, then you will never be able to contest in the elections from our party.
Just then the Minister's PA intrupts the father and son. The PA comes with a plan of sending Yuvraj away to Mumbai till his name clears in Mussoorie. The PA further advices the minister to consult the Poddars law firm before doing anything further.
Initially, the Minister has contacted Sanjay regarding Yuvraj's bail. It was both Sanjay and Dadisa, who lied to Armaan about Yuvraj being innocent and asked him to handle the case as it is very beneficial for their firm. Now around 1.30 in the morning Sanjay received a call, informing him about the events. Sanjay sighed.
*Flashback*
Sanjay called Armaan for knowing about the progress in Yuvraj's bail.
Armaan: You lied. Yuvraj did kill the man himself.
Sanjay: Who told you?
Armaan: The opposition lawyer is my teacher, Akshara Sharma. I won the case Fufasa! But at what cost?
Sanjay knew about Akshara's place in Armaan's life. Sanjay also knew that Armaan listens to his heart more, that was what made them lie to Armaan.
Sanjay: Congratulations on winning your first criminal case. Now come join your brother's Sangeet.
Sanjay cut the call before Armaan could say anything.
*Flashback ends*
Sanjay is now wide awake. He told the Minister that
Sanjay: As long as no-one files FIR, Yuvraj is not a criminal. So there's no need to worry. But please don't approach Akshara Sharma's daughter. It will be suspicious. I'll settle the matter myself.
Well settling the matter himself is by extension is monitoring Armaan. So Sanjay went to Armaan's room only to find it empty. Sanjay called Armaan.
Sanjay: Where are you?
Armaan: So they informed you.
Sanjay: I'm coming to Mussoorie. Please don't do anything reckless till then.
Sanjay cuts the call and dashed out of the house in his nightsuit. After the call, Armaan saw a voice message from Ruhi in the notifications. He played the message,
Ruhi: Armaan I know that you deserve my apology in person than from a letter. I'm sorry for everything and I'm going to.............
Ruhi proceeded to explain her plan and apologized profusely.
So all hell is bound to break loose after the sunrise, Armaan concluded.
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