Like a Shadow to You

Chapter 23. Like a Shadow to You

Banu was suprised to find the packed luggage loaded into the car's trunk. When she asked the housekeeper about it, she answered that it was all done on the instructions of Akash. It looked like they were staying out of town for a few months.

She took a few minutes to refresh herself.   Moving to a new place sounded a good plan given the confusing matters around her. So, she dived into the task and made sure every necessities are packed. As her major orders for the month are over, she called her assistant and informed her to monitor the regular work in the boutique.

After setting things right, she went into the kitchen to prepare dinner. Then, arranged the plates and food onto the dining table. While waiting for Akash, she saw the journal of Kailash and hid it under her clothes in the luggage.

By the time Akash arrived, she was half asleep in the sofa. Akash couldn't help but worry about her. He promised himself to keep her happy and safe till he is alive. She stirred from sleep when Akash approached her. Sitting near her, he gently brushed the hair away from her face.

Banu's eyelids opened instantly sensing the movement. She rose from the sofa in pain and then relaxed seeing him.

"It's getting late. Shall we get on the car?"

His question made her feel uneasy as she wanted a explanation. Noticing the disappointment in her face, he released a breath.

"We'll talk about everything later. Do you trust me?"

Banu nodded at him, which made him smile inwardly. Akash pulled her towards him and whispered, "Then, come with me. I've made arrangements. You won't regret this decision."

Suddenly, everything turned out to be normal for her. All the lingering doubts she had vanished in the moment.

Together, they got in the car. This time, Akash chose to sit in the backseat with her while their driver ignited the engine. He glanced once at the house through the car window and signaled meaningfully at the person in charge at the house.

Meanwhile, Banu opened her laptop and checked the sales data. Using this time, he took his phone and messaged his hacker colleague to get updates on his efforts to hack Aravind's personal PC. There wasn't any positive response from him. With a sigh, he thought of another plan to bring him down.

Aravind was keenly waiting for the detective in his cabin. He paid a hug sum to track Akash's personal history. The detective knocked the door and entered the cabin. He placed the file before him and revealed the details.

The information surprised Aravind as it was beyond his expectations. He snickered at the file imagining the condition of Akash when he uses this data against the latter.

"You are finished, brother," his wicked laugh reverberated in the cabin.

Once reached, Banu became excited to stay in the two storey cottage. It was pleasant and homely. What striked her was that it was far away from the center of the hill station and located in the deeper region. There were housekeepers for cooking, cleaning, and gardening.

Each one of them greeted them warmly and asked about their travel. After having a small talk with them, Banu understood that Akash used to spend most of his teenage years in his place. There were many fond memories associated with this house.

After leaving her, he informed that he has some unfinished work and needed to handle them immediately. Banu was confused about his actions.

When she came to hug him, he forced a smile and left by his car. Aravind's words echoed in her mind involuntarily and began to increase her doubts.

Akash traveled back to the city and restored a document from the bank locker illegally. It was a copy of an agreement between Aravind and Kailash. The deal was done with the ilicit property. Kailash secured it in private to threaten Aravind when the need comes.

Akash proceeded with the plan and called Aravind's assistant to schedule their meeting.
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