With the new lead in hand, the CID team moved quickly to close in on the driver who had orchestrated the kidnapping. Vineet and Abhijeet, working in tandem, uncovered the final piece of evidence—a series of calls between the driver and an unknown number that linked him directly to the ransom demand.
The arrest was swift, and with it, the case came to a close. The media praised the CID for solving the high-profile case, and for the first time, Vineet’s name was mentioned alongside the others as a key part of the investigation.
But more importantly, the atmosphere within the team began to change.
Daya, who had been one of the most vocal critics of Vineet, approached him after the case was wrapped up. “You did good work,” Daya said gruffly, his tone not quite warm but no longer cold. “You’re starting to prove yourself.”
Freddy nodded in agreement, offering Vineet a rare smile. “Yeah, you were right about the insider. We should’ve listened earlier.”
Vineet felt a surge of relief wash over him. It wasn’t full acceptance, not yet, but it was a start. The barriers that had kept him isolated from the team were beginning to break down.
But there was one person whose approval mattered more to Vineet than anyone else’s—Abhijeet.
As the team gathered to celebrate the successful case, Vineet found himself standing next to Abhijeet, a quiet moment in the midst of the celebration. Abhijeet handed him a glass of water, his usual stoic expression softened by the glow of their victory.
“You’ve earned your place,” Abhijeet said, his voice low enough that only Vineet could hear. “The others are starting to see it too.”
Vineet met Abhijeet’s gaze, his heart pounding. There was something unspoken between them, something that had been building ever since that late-night conversation in the office. It was more than just professional respect—it was a connection, a bond that went beyond their roles as officers.
“Thank you Sir,” Vineet said softly, his voice filled with gratitude.
Abhijeet nodded, his eyes lingering on Vineet for just a moment longer than necessary before he turned back to the rest of the team.
YOU ARE READING
Trust in Shadows
FanfictionDCP Chitrole appointed him so naturally no one trusted him but their opinions didn't matter to him what mattered to him was just the opinion of one person. Why even he didn't know. Let's find out shall we.
