I Am Guilty

25. Yes, I Am Guilty

Arjun stared blankly at the ceiling.
The medicine in his system was working but the storm in him was taking him on a rollercoaster ride.

He was surprised to see Mitra in his room when he had woken up by afternoon. He tried to get up when his Boss, Mr. Mehta walked in, but he was pushed back on the bed by Mitra.

"Sir!" He exclaimed.

"How are you doing now? Mitra told me last night that you are injured." His voice was filled with concern.

Arjun licked his lips and glanced at Mitra. She appeared happy to see her father.

"It's nothing much, Sir. Why did you bother?" Arjun tried to lighten the situation.

Mr. Mehta hummed in response.
"I met the doctor, he said you can be discharged tomorrow. I actually wanted to meet your father. Where is he?"

Arjun blinked. He did not know where his family was. He had seen everyone in the morning, and they appeared troubled and on the verge of breaking down, but he assumed that they were still waiting outside his room.

"They must be somewhere outside." He answered.

"No, Dad, everyone went home." Netra supplied.

Arjun looked at her with hurt flashing in his eyes. The least he expected was his parents to be with him.

"I mean, Kunal wanted to discuss something with them. They would come back soon." She added.

Arjun furrowed his eyebrows at this information.

"Fine then, I will see what I can do. You should take care, Arjun, and don't hesitate to ask for anything. Mitra will be here until you are fine." Mr. Mehta said, before walking out of the room and a glance at his daughter.

Arjun looked at the now closed door and then back at Mitra.
"What is happening? What did I miss?"

Mitra looked at him but did not answer.

His eyes welled up.
"Mitra, you know what, I wanted to tell him everything. This..... "

Mitra placed a sslender finger on his lips and he went quiet, as always.

"I know. Kunal will handle everything. You might not be aware, but a lot has happened. You remember, you were on a video call with Kunal, when he attacked you?"

Arjun nodded with wide eyes, his heart thumping loudly.

"Kunal recorded that and presented that as an evidence. Sahil will finally be where he should be. And... Kunal is now with your parents, probably, showing them the video."

Arjun's heart skipped a beat and he forgot to breathe.
He closed his eyes briefly and sucked in a sharp breath.

Mitra lightly stroked his arm.
"Don't think about anything anymore, Arjun. We are there with you. Whatever it is, we will face it together. And, I think they will understand you this time."

He chuckled softly.
"You know what, there is no explanation to a few things."

Mitra furrowed her eyebrows.
"Everything is clear in it. I have seen the recording."

Arjun shook his head.
"It's not that simple as you think. What will I answer when Naren would ask me. I did not disclose his wife's secret. He had to live in denial for entire married life. Now when a little girl is involved, it's more complicated. If I had addressed it on the right time, this would have never happened. And Veena, whatever I did to her, is not acceptable in any book of ethics. My family would not forgive me for these two mistakes. I just don't want to think about the consequences now."