Reshimbandh~Silken Threads

14. Past n Present

Trigger Warning: mention of rape and murder.

Hotel Rose Tria

"Two years is a long time, I don't really remember anything." Neha said.

"27th December 2012, his last message read I am taking a break, don't worry about me, I'm fine, will contact when I feel better. Two years and counting, he never contacted us ever again. His university said he left for India saying that there was some emergency at home. He never returned. You were the last person he was seen with. Only you can tell where he is." Rivan begged.

"Oh! That is bad. But I can't help you, I don't know anything about him." Neha said with a fake sad face.

"Stop lying. You know where he is! Please tell me. Please. My mother is dying to know about her son. I beg you. Please."

"If she dies, she would probably see her son. I'm not really sure."

Rivan sat upright and threatened, "I have certain video-clips. If you do not answer me now, these will be posted on the internet."

Neha looked at him and laughed, "There you are, you asshole! Your mother will be happy to know that both her sons messed with the wrong girl and pity, she's going to lose her other and only son now."

"What do you mean?" He said impatiently.

"Did your mother not teach you how to be respectful to women?"

"Don't question my mother."

"Really? Why not? I would like to ask her in person, what she really taught you."

"You better shut up right now or one click and all these videos-"

She slapped him, "You know what? The only reason I killed your brother was because he was an asshole and he deserved to die."

"You killed my brother? Why?" Rivan cried.

"I didn't want to, it was a pure act of self-defense. My bad, that I thought he was a good person, well he looked great. But he never really understood consent. That if a girl says she doesn't want to have sex it is okay. It is her choice. Just because she is your girlfriend doesn't make you entitled and doesn't make her obligated to have sex with you. Your brother drugged me, raped me and also tried to kill me. I had to save myself so I accidentally stabbed him, 15 times I think. Then I had to get rid of the dead body, so I cut him into pieces and fed to the wild beasts of the forest. I dropped those messages to you and the University so that no one asks me. I had no clue about these sex tapes, but now you have brought them up, so face the consequences."

Rivan stared at her, bewildered, "You're lying?"

"I wish I was. Now delete all those tapes and see my lawyer. You will be facing charges for Defamation under Section 499 and 500 of IPC."

"You will be going to jail for killing my brother you whore!" He shouted and threw a vase towards her.

She dodged it, "I thought you learnt your lesson, but seems like you haven't. My babies will teach you what your mother didn't."

Vikram was ready in the elevator, waiting for her. He opened the door of the room and brought Rocky and Sandy in, he let off their leashes.

"Attack!" Neha pointed at Rivan and both her Rottweilers leaped on him and began scratching and biting him, vigorously.

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ETF Office

"Rawte? Where are Shree, Chotu and Karan?" Sameer came into Arjun's cabin and saw him sitting silent, "Rawte? Ar..Arjun? Is everything okay?"