Introduction to some of the new characters in this part:
Mrs. Lekha Boopathi: Wife of Dr. Boopathi. A traditional South Indian wife who knows nothing beyond the four walls of her home. Keeping her family happy is all that matters to her.
Anakha: Daughter of Dr. Boopathi. An aspirational young woman pursuing her master's in the UK. Hailing from an Orthodox Brahmin family, she is well versed in classical singing and Bharatanatyam.
Victor: The second-best detective in the country after V, Sky has sent a special request to summon him, as Victor primarily operates from the shadows. However, Victor has one weakness - anger - which gives V a slight edge over him.
Tina: A nurse and a very close friend of Sky's. Tina is one of the very few people Sky actually listens to when they speak. She was working at the same hospital where Bobby was admitted and was attending to his case.
Blurb: Bobby slips into a temporary coma after the fire blazing incident at the harbor. Sky brings in Victor, the second-best detective in the country, to help with the case. Both Sky and Victor eagerly await Bobby's awakening, as he holds crucial information. Meanwhile, Victor seeks to uncover why Dr. Boopathi sold the nuclear plans in the first place. Despite his previous interactions with Boopathi, Victor is puzzled by his actions. Will Bobby wake up soon? Can Victor uncover how V faked his death and identity? Will the information Bobby possess, combined with Victor's findings, be enough to stop the Vanguards? Read on to find out...
"All is Brown"(The chapter of confusion)
As the dust settles and black clouds dissipate at the harbor, bodies lie everywhere, bullet casings scattered like pebbles on a seashore. The gravity of the situation finally hits Sky after her heroic act of saving Bobby. Perhaps her adrenaline subsides, allowing her thoughts to become clearer. She murmurs, "How? Why Mi...Milind?" Tears roll down her cheeks, but she quickly composes herself. "No! I cannot cry now! I need to save this kid; he is our only hope of knowing what transpired down there." She blares the sirens and presses the accelerator as hard as possible.
Her SUV skids to a stop in front of the hospital, where medical personnel rush in upon hearing the blaring siren. "This kid needs to be treated as a top priority, do you hear me?!" Sky's plea sounds almost like a roar to the attending medical staff. Bobby is swiftly taken to the ICU, leaving Sky still gripping the door of her SUV in disbelief.
"I need to call Dr. Ganesh and inform him about Bobby's situation. I'm sure he can help," Sky mutters to herself, dialing Dr. Ganesh's number repeatedly, only to find it out of coverage. "Damn it! What's with these men and their unavailability at crucial times?"
Reluctantly, Sky enters the hospital, perhaps haunted by past memories of hospitals where her husband was dying. Or maybe she knows she needs to show her softer side by caring for Bobby. Regardless, she proceeds. "Tina! Oh, thank God you're here!" Sky exclaims, relieved. "You won't believe the day I've had."
Before that how is Bobby? Yea, about that, I was looking for the attendee, you attending someone is the biggest shock I've gotten this year for sure. Sky rolls her eyes and cringes; listen I need you to fill out some forms for Bobby. The Neuro Surgeon is having a look at him right now since one of the bullets has grazed his skull, we wouldn't be able to tell anything conclusive yet without running some tests, you need to call his next of Kin or guardian for more information alternatively you could get an FIR to get the update on Bobby. Anyway, I'm taking my break in few minutes do you want to have some coffee in the cafeteria asked Tina. Oh, YES please! There is so much I want to talk to you.
"Tina, being fancy, orders her 'hazelnut mocha with soy milk,'" while Sky opts for her usual "Americano." Sky gives Tina a brief overview of the situation, unable to disclose much due to confidentiality. However, even this brief summary sends chills down Tina's spine. "Wha...what? Milind is dead?" Tina stutters in disbelief. "How could this happen? Everyone who knew Milind knew he was the best at what he did."
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All Is Red Vol-2
Mystery / ThrillerBlurb: Bobby slips into a temporary coma after the fire blazing incident at the harbor. Sky brings in Victor, the second-best detective in the country, to help with the case. Both Sky and Victor eagerly await Bobby's awakening, as he holds crucial i...