All you need is love

chapter 23

"Ishan kishan has been sentenced to 10 years of life in prison due to lack of evidence in his statement"

The verdict was finally announced, and Ishan's fate was sealed. The room was filled with heavy silence. The detectives and lawyers waited for Ishan's reaction, wondering how he would take the news.

Ishan's face betrayed no emotion as he heard the judge's decision. He had expected the punishment, and a part of him even welcomed it. But another part of him, the part that longed for a different life, for freedom and happiness, silently wept.

Shubman couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness as he watched Ishan being led away, his fate forever altered. He had hoped for a different outcome, a chance for the young boy to escape the pain and turmoil that had defined his life. The sight of Ishan being taken away filled him with a deep sense of sadness, knowing that he had wanted to do something, anything, to give Ishan a better life, a life free from fear and filled with happiness.

He clenched his fists tightly, his heart aching for the injustice of it all. He thought about the countless people like Ishan, who had been victims of a flawed system and fallen through the cracks. The knowledge that there were more stories like Ishan's only strengthened his resolve to make a difference in this world.

Aditi gently placed her hand on Shubman's shoulder, sensing his inner turmoil. She, too, was affected by Ishan's sentence, and her heart went out to the young boy who had been failed by society.

They couldn't help but blame themselves for not being able to do more for Ishan. They knew they could have questioned others more thoroughly or investigated further to find more evidence supporting Ishan's testimony. But the pressure from the higher-ups and the lack of resources had limited their options.

Rohit, on the other hand, stood stoically, his face betraying no emotion. But the guilt and regret within him were evident in the way he avoided making eye contact with Ishan as he left the courtroom.

Rohit, Aditi, Shubman, and Rishabh left the courtroom together, their steps heavy and slow. They walked side by side in silence, their faces reflecting the sadness and heaviness they felt. The weight of the verdict and Ishan's fate hung over them like a dark cloud.

Rishabh observed the heavy atmosphere that hung over Rohit, Aditi, and Shubman. It was evident that the verdict had taken a toll on them. He had never seen them like this before, their spirits weighed down and were broken. It made him realize just how much Ishan's situation had affected them all.

Shubman usually makes them smile but today he is the most depressed. Rishabh thought about saying something to make him feel better.

"Shubman moved on from ishan... We will do better in the next case.."

The sentence was enough to make shubman more mad, he was already made on himself, the justice system, the police, Varun Mishra and now Rishabh's statement made his blood boiled.

Shubman's frustration and anger flared up further at Rishabh's words. He couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"Move on? Are you serious, Rishabh? You think it's that easy to just move on from this? From the pain and injustice that Ishan endured? From the fact that the system, once again, failed the very people it's supposed to protect?"

"Do better in the next case" Shubman repeated Rishabh's words, his voice dripping with sarcasm and anger.
"Sure, we'll do better next time. We'll just forget about Ishan and his story and move onto the next person who's been failed by this broken system. Great idea. Just fantastic."

Aditi placed a gentle hand on Shubman's arm, trying to soothe his anger and frustration. "Shubman, I understand how you feel, we all do," she said softly, her voice filled with empathy. "But getting upset and worked up won't solve anything. We need to focus on what we can control and make sure we do better next time."