The Unknown Murderer

A Whirlwind of Problems

Abhimanyu's POV: 

I was discharged from the hospital and taken to the jail in a van. DGP was staring like he would kill me or beat me to death. In front of the Jail, media persons were waiting for DGP and I know especially for me. However, one of the constables closed my face with a black cover and dragged me from there with the instruction of DGP. 

He pushed me into one of the cells in the jail and locked it. I get scratches on my knees and elbow because of pushing. I did not have any energy to stand and walk so I crawled to the corner. I sat there and slowly closed my eyes. once again all the memories of all these days flashed in my mind like yesterday. 

Along with these, I also heard the voices of some persons in my mind. my memory of the murder was unclear. I didn't understand how the knife came into my hands and how Mr. Rajesh Kumar was murdered that night. I clearly remember that I came to talk with Mr. Rajesh Kumar about the mini Villas Development Project. He was a businessman and wanted to invest in my project as he was impressed by my presentation.

He was the CEO and Managing director of the famous RR (Raveena & Rajesh)Industries. I first met him in Mumbai when I went to submit my project proposal for another company. That company didn't accept my proposal and he came forward after listening to my words. He asked me to prepare a detailed report and also suggested some changes in the plan. If I am ok with it then, he asked me to meet him in Hyderabad after one week. As per his request, I changed some parts of the plan that were set right for me and came to meet him at Ajanta Hotel, Hyderabad yesterday.

I called him for his appointment and he said he would be free at 2:30 pm. So, I said I will meet him at that time in his place. He too accepted it.

********( Flashback)********

I came to meet him in the afternoon at the exact time as he prefers punctuality more than presentation. We both sat in the meeting room in the hotel. 

" Good afternoon Mr. Rajesh Kumar" I greeted him with a professional smile. 

He nodded his head and shook hands with me. We both sat in our seats and I started explaining the details of the project and also the changes he asked me to make. It took almost one and a half hours to complete the explanation. After completion of the explanation, he gave me a thumbs up which represents he was impressed with the project details. 

He was a man of few words and strict when it came to work. I heard a lot about him when I was studying at University. He started this company when he was young and worked day and night to bring it to the top position. He first started with a construction company with the help of his wife Mrs. Raveena. So, he named the companies along with her name. RR company just completed its Silver Jubilee celebrations last year and it was running successfully under his leadership. He becomes my role model to set up a company and run it gracefully.

After the project, he requested me to stay back for a few more hours as he wanted to ask me some other things. I didn't understand what he wanted to ask me but I guessed that he become fond of me for some reason.

" Ok, sir "I replied to his request and stayed back there. He asked me about my details which I wouldn't like to share much with anyone.

" Sir, may I know why you are asking me all these details, " I asked him. 

" Nothing Serious, Mr. Abhi " 

"I don't know why I feel that I have known you for a long time. I got this feeling from the first time I met you in Mumbai. I just ignored it at that time. Again today I am feeling the same. So, I was asking about your details," he answered me. 

I become silent. I too felt the same as him from that day and even I started to get a few flashes' as nightmares from that day. With her help, I finally got rid of those dreams and was able to complete my work quickly.

" Hey young man, don't be quiet. Just chill up and talk with me ok, " he cheered me up and I gave a small smile to him. 

After that, we talk about many things. He was a fun-loving person. He talked about his wife, his daughter, and his brother's family and their accident. When speaking about them his eyes become moist. I thought he loved them so much as he was feeling sad even after all these years. I consoled him and bid my farewell to him after that and it was evening 6 pm when I reached the house.

At night around 11:30 pm, when I was asleep I got a call.  In that drowsiness, I lifted the call without checking the number. I heard a man's voice from the other side. He was speaking fast with a shivering voice.  I didn't understand for a few seconds, then I checked the call it was from Mr. Rajesh Kumar. So, I calmed him and immediately left to the hotel to see what happened.

"When I...."

******( Flashback ends)*******

Someone called me while sounding on the cell bars. I opened my eyes and came back from the past. A constable beat the cell bars, I slowly walked towards the cell and there I saw a person who I didn't want to see.

Why she came here? What does she want to know? Did she come here for me or another purpose? Many thoughts ran into my mind when I saw her.

However, I didn't see DGP here. Where did he leave? One of the staff in the police station attended her and he was shaking while speaking with her.

I knew she was capable of doing anything. But I didn't think that even police people were shivering with her presence. She was something. She turned to my side and started walking towards me.

I quietly sat there and saw what was going to happen now.

" Hello, Mr. Abhi? How are you doing? Are you comfortable here? " She asked with a fake smile on her face while her eyes showed how happy she was.....
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Hello, darlings!

What do you think about this episode?

Who came to meet Abhi in jail?

And how was Mr. Rajesh Kumar Murdered at the hotel?

If you have any guesses please feel free to comment them in the comments section. And please support me with your precious votes.

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A. Mrudula