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Chapter - 51

Oh great, no Baketi today, just what I needed to kill my mood 🙃. But hey, at least I'm back with my amazing 10-day streak of consistency.

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The next day...

The day started like any other, but for KareEna, it felt different. While the world around her followed its usual rhythm, a sense of anticipation hung in the air. Yet, regardless of the feelings swirling within her, Karishma's duty demanded her presence and attention. She couldn't afford to linger on any one thing or remain in one place for too long.

As the morning unfolded, everything seemed to proceed as per routine, but there was an unusual silence in the atmosphere. Karishma had a meeting at headquarters, and after dropping Pushpa ji at the MPT, she made her way to attend it.

Pushpa ji, on the other hand, had a pressing concern. She wanted to speak to Ammi and help her understand KareEna's point of view and the love they shared. However, she knew that calling Ammi in the morning would not be a good idea. Spoiling Ammi's mood at the start of the day could lead to a negative outcome. Before making the call, Pushpa ji decided to find out exactly how Ammi had learned about KareEna and what information she had received. She needed to know if there was any misinformation that might have painted KareEna's relationship in a bad light.

While working at the MPT office, Pushpa ji pondered the possible ways Ammi could have found out about KareEna. Recalling the events of the previous day, she realized there was a strong possibility that Santu had visited Haseena's home. Santu was known for her inability to keep anything to herself, and her innocence often led her to inadvertently spill secrets.

"Masumiyat?? Kahi isi masumiyat ki chakkar mein ye badi gadbad toh nhi kar di Santu tum ne ?? Ek no ki Jadh buddi hai" Pushpa ji thought, lightly smacking her forehead in frustration. She glanced over at Santosh's desk, only to find it empty. Santu had gone out on patrol duty, so Pushpa ji had no choice but to wait until she returned to find out what had happened at Haseena's home.

The afternoon sun cast long shadows over the bustling precinct of MPT. The usual hustle and bustle enveloped the area as officers went about their duties. Karishma returned from headquarters, her bike gliding into its usual spot in front of the MPT. She checked her phone anxiously, hoping for a message from Haseena. Her heart sank when she saw no new notifications.

Disappointed but more concerned, Karishma decided to call Haseena. She couldn't just sit and wait; she needed to know what had happened after she left, what Ammi's words truly meant, and what Haseena had decided to do.

"The number you are trying to call is currently not reachable. Please try again later," the automated voice repeated for the second time, this time in English.

"Tch... Kya hua hai Haseena? Aapka phone kiu nhi lag raha? Sab thik toh hoga na?" Karishma mumbled in frustration, staring at her phone screen. The memory of Ammi's parting words haunted her, "Ab tumhe chunna hai tumhe kya chahiye, hum ya tumhara pyaar."

Her face fell, sadness and worry intertwining in her heart. The worst possible scenarios played in her mind, each one more distressing than the last. Her emotions swirled in a chaotic storm, teetering on the edge of breaking down. Sometimes it's really hard to control emotions, but Karishma knew  this wasn't the time or place to let her emotions run wild. She had to maintain her composure and continue with her image as the strict Karishma Singh.

Taking a deep breath, Karishma tried to calm the tempest inside her. Just as she was about to move inside the MPT, a small gathering caught her attention.  She moved closer to the crowd and found Badnam and Iqbal sitting down near her bike, watching something carefully. As soon as the other members noticed Karishma's presence, they silently walked away, leaving only these two along with Billu.