I HATE YOU BUT...🩺

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Helplessly but yet determined to find his sister and wife Arjun took out his phone and called Anuj.

"What is it bhai?" Anuj asked as soon as he picked up the call.

"Anuj, Rashi. Is she with you?" Arjun tried to be as calm as possible. He knew very well how Anuj will feel once he knows.

"No bhai I have given her off today, you know right? She must be in the park." Anuj sensed something was not right, he too tried to maintain his calm.

"Can you come over Anuj? I have something to discuss." Arjun tried to hide his turmoil but his shaky voice was giving him out.

"I'll be right there" said Anuj and hung up the call. He didn't want Arjun to feel that he has guessed things are not in their favor and Rashi must be in trouble.

As soon as Anuj entered the apartment Arjun hugged him tightly. He could not control his tears. He has not felt so helpless in his entire life.

"I am sorry Anuj I could not be a good brother. It never occurred to me that Rashi could be in danger too. Sanchit called me some time before..." Arjun explained everything to Anuj.

Anuj let him speak and stayed quiet. After Arjun finished Anuj spoke.

"It is me who should be sorry because I was the one who brought Rashi to this research. This research is indeed regarding five different viruses and the medicine about it.

I was just going through the emails you have sent me that bhabhi researched. That is the last paper we got when I took up this project. So this is all interrelated.

I thought whoever is trying to sabotage our research will go after me because I am in-charge over here but they must have thoroughly investigated and knows that all the documents are with Rashi.

I gave it to her because I felt even if something has to happen to me she will continue with the project. Bhai call Sanchit I need to speak with him" Anuj said calmly.

Arjun took out his phone and dialed Sanchit's number

"Hello Sanchit, Anuj Rashi's boss wants to speak with you." Arjun said in same shaky voice.

Sanchit felt something was wrong but he did not ask Arjun.

"Hello I am Dr. Anuj" said Anuj

"Hello I am Sanchit" Sanchit introduced himself

"I am giving you the names of five places will you tell me if those were affected by the similar viruses as the place where Dr. Arohi was working?" Anuj asked hoping he will get answers.

"Give me the details I will be back to you in about half hour." Sanchit said already gearing up himself.

"I'll send it to your number through Dr. Arjun's phone. I am waiting for you." Anuj said biting his lower lip trying to maintain his calm.

"Dr. Anuj is Rashi ok?" Sanchit asked hesitatingly

Anuj looked at Arjun before answering, he knew Snachit was a trustworthy person and he needs to tell him the truth as Arjun was in no position to tell him anything.

"We are suspecting Rashi is also kidnapped. She has not returned home, she had gone for walk two hours back and her phone is not reachable. I just need to....." Suddenly Anuj became silent

"What it is Dr. Anuj is everything ok?" asked Sanchit now worried.

"Tracker, we all have mobile trackers activated in our mobile because of the high confidentiality of the project. I think we can find her last location" Anuj said with a hope in his eyes.