Bhool Bhulaiya

Chapter 2

Pratha was roaming outside with a knife in hand and was talking to herself.

Pratha : Why does everyone think that everything happens because of me?

Ramu observed this and called her name. Pratha turned around and pointed the knife at Ramu.

Pratha : What's wrong, Ramu kaka?

Ramu got scared.

Ramu : Nothing.

Then, he ran away and told the other servants that maybe Pratha has been possessed.

Later that day, a strange man entered. He had a speaker on his shoulder and was playing loud music.

Badri : Who are you? Get lost!

Man : Please give me some money.

Ramu : Areh... modern beggar.

Suddenly, Kabir entered.

Kabir : Rishab , you?

Rishab dropped his disguise.

Kabir : This is Rishab, my friend. I called him for a visit.

Badri : Why is your friend so weird?

Rishab : Why are you so boring, uncle?

Kabir told everything to Rishab.

Rishab : I don't believe in this superstitious thing. Human mind is really strange. I think a human is involved.

Pratha came and gave them tea.

Rishab was mesmerised. Before he could say anything, a scream was heard. Kabir and Rishab ran and saw blood stains leading to the storeroom.

They broke the door and saw Shruti injured. They called a doctor and treated her.

Shruti gained consciousness.

Shruti : I was searching for Pooja bhabi suddenly I heard some noises. It seemed that someone was dancing.

Rishab thought about this all day. Then, he slept on a sofa in the corridor. At night, he heard music.

Ami je tomar.....

He followed the music and discovered that it came from the courtroom. But, the door was locked then how ?

In the morning he asked Pooja.

Rishab : Who was dancing at night? Or was there any music?

Pooja : Nothing. Why?

Rishab : Nothing. I think I was mistaken.

Pooja : From where did you hear the music?

Rishab : From the 2nd floor.

Pooja : There's only the courtroom in that floor. Do you want to see?

Rishab : Sure.

Pooja opened the door.

Pooja : King Rudra killed Shashidhar so that he can marry Manjulika. Look there's Manjulika's portrait.

Then, she showed him Shashidhar's house. Not only that, she also showed him Manjulika's clothes and dancing equipments.

Rishab wasn't that much interested

Rishab : Leave it, Pooja.

Pooja became upset hearing that.

Later, Rishab met Pratha.

Rishab: Pratha, you look so beautiful.

Pratha : Thanks.

Rishab : You know I am a psychologist.

Pratha : I didn't ask.

Rishab : You have stolen my heart.

Saying this, Rishab went closer to her.

Pratha : Now.. don't come too close.

However, a maid saw them.

Maid : Rishab saheb, Kabir saheb is calling you.

Rishab sighed : Ok.

Then, Rishab left.

Maid : Pratha di, stay away from him. He is not a good person.

Pratha smiled.

Rishab again heard music that night.

He went outside the courtroom.

He said : Who are you?

Suddenly, the music stopped playing and someone started banging on the door.

Manjulika : Tui ke? (Who are you?)

Rishab : What's your name?

Manjulika : I am Manjulika . Tui amake chinis na ? (You don't know me?)

Rishab : Why are you here?

Manjulika : I am here to kill you.

Rishab : You can't do anything to me. Get lost.

Manjulika : I will be back.

Rishab : Get lost!

Saying this, Rishab opened the door. He looked around but saw no one.

Pratha was preparing tea. Pooja entered the kitchen to take some snacks.

Pooja : I am a fan of your tea, Pratha.

Pratha : Thanks for the compliment.

Pooja then left. Pratha called Shruti and told her to give tea to Kabir.

On the way, Rishab met Shruti.

Rishab : Tea for me.

Shruti : Nope. Pratha di asked me to give this to Kabir bhaiya.

Rishab : Ok. I will get tea from her myself.

Rishab went into the kitchen and started talking with Pratha.

Rishab : You make such amazing tea. Please make some for me.

Pratha : Hmm...should I?

Suddenly, Rishab observed something and started running.