Where Are You bhaiya???

Chapter 10

Arav stared out the rain-soaked window of the quaint Parisian café, the droplets racing down the pane like tiny rivers escaping to the gutter below. The scent of freshly baked croissants wafted through the air, mingling with the aroma of strong coffee that seemed to dance in the steaming cup in front of him. The soft murmur of French conversations filled the room, a comforting white noise to his racing thoughts.

Aryan and Vivek sat across from him, poring over a stack of documents and newspaper clippings, their eyes darting back and forth with the intensity of a pair of hunters tracking prey. Sanjana's eyes remained glued to her phone, scrolling through the endless stream of social media posts in hopes of finding a clue to her brother's whereabouts. The silence between them was clear, each lost in their thoughts about the journey ahead.

"huhh!! At last, just like always, Aryan bhaiya's plan got flopped. These weeks we all just went to different universities and schools for no reason." said Sanjana sarcastically mocking Aryan. Aryan, then looked at her and said, "Not all ideas get us positive results. Some will give negative results too." "Aryan, Sanjana. Leave it now, let's plan something else," said Arav. After a few minutes, Aryan spoke, " I have a new idea." Upon hearing that, Arav and Sanjana stopped him and said, "No, please! We can't handle more."

Soon the door to the café creaked open, and a gust of cold wind sent a shiver through the warm room. A figure, hunched under a large umbrella, stepped inside. The bell above the door jingled merrily, a stark contrast to the gravity of the situation. It was Niranjan, his usually impeccable suit now slightly rumpled from the rain. He spotted Arav and his friends and made his way over, his gaze lingering briefly on Sanjana before averting to the pile of documents.

"What's the plan?" he asked, his voice low and urgent. "I've got my best team working on the intel, but we need to move fast."

Arav took a deep breath, his eyes never leaving Niranjan's face. "We've got some personality details, hobbies, and other stuff of Sanjay which Sanjna told us. Let's pass them off online and offline both before it's too late."

Vivek looked up from his papers, his brow furrowed with concern. "We have to be careful. If the people we're dealing with find out we're on their trail, it could be dangerous for all of us."

Sanjana nodded seriously, her eyes brimming with determination. "But we can't just sit here and do nothing. My brother is out there, and he is the only hope for me for a happy life of mine."

Aryan placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "We're going to find him, Sanjana. We won't stop until we do."

The four of them stood up, leaving their half-finished drinks behind. Arav pulled out a map of Paris and spread it across the table. Rain pattered against the window, casting a gloomy backdrop to their urgent mission. They huddled around the map, their eyes tracing the lines of the city streets, plotting their course. The café's warmth was a stark contrast to the cold, unforgiving world outside that held Sanjana's lost sibling. And on the other hand, Sanjana took everyone's phones and posted those details of Sanjay on all their social media accounts.

Vivek leaned in, his finger pointing to an area in the 18th arrondissement. "These are the places my sources have mentioned. We need to be discreet and split up to cover more ground."

Arav nodded. "Vivek, you and Sanjana take the Metro to the first location. Aryan and I will check the next." He glanced at Niranjan. "We can't risk drawing attention to ourselves, especially not with your... uh, reputation."

Niranjan's jaw tightened at the mention of his CEO status, but he understood the gravity of the situation. "Fine. I'll wait here and coordinate. Keep me updated."

They stepped out into the rain, the cold droplets stinging their faces. The city was a blur of lights and shadows, each one potentially hiding the truth they sought. Aryan and Arav headed towards the second location, their footsteps echoing in the deserted streets. The air was thick with tension, the weight of their quest pressing down on them like a heavy blanket.

Sanjana and Vivek descended into the Metro, the warmth of the station a brief reprieve from the chilly embrace of the outside world. Sanjana held her phone tightly, her heart racing as they descended deeper into the city's bowels. Vivek, ever the calm and composed one, held a tight grip on her hand, his gaze reassuring.

"We'll find him," he said, his voice a gentle whisper in the noisy train. "I promise."

Sanjana squeezed his hand, trying to believe his words. The rumble of the Metro grew louder as it sped through the tunnels, carrying them closer to the unknown. Each stop brought a flurry of activity, people coming and going, oblivious to the drama unfolding in their midst.

As they approached the first location, the tension grew. The rain had lessened to a drizzle, but the streets remained slick and untrue. They stepped out into the night, the neon lights reflecting off the wet pavement, casting an eerie glow on their surroundings. The buildings here were tall and imposing, the windows dark and uninviting.

Aryan and Arav approached the second location, an abandoned apartment building that looked as if it had seen better days. The paint was peeling, and the stairs leading up to the entrance were littered with trash. They exchanged a look, each understanding the other's unspoken concern. This was not a place for the faint of heart.

With a deep breath, they pushed open the heavy door and began to climb the stairs, their footsteps echoing in the stairways. They had no idea what awaited them at the top, but they were determined to find Sanjay, no matter the cost. And at last, they had to come back without any hint related to Sanjay.

The city of Paris, usually a beacon of romance and light, now felt like a maze of secrets and shadows, holding the key to Sanjana's past. The four friends, bound by a common goal, moved through it with the stealth and purpose of seasoned detectives, each step bringing them closer to the truth that could either unite or shatter their worlds forever.