Murder mystery

chapter 10

(Office buzzes with gossip as Kashvi enters, sensing the tension. Eyes follow her, whispers intensifying as she walks by. Unnerved but trying to stay calm, she heads to her desk.)

Priya: "Kashvi, I need to—"

(Before she can finish, the door swings open. Ishaan storms in, face tight with anger.)

Ishaan: "Kashvi. My cabin. Now."

(Kashvi fumbles for her notepad, confused.)

Ishaan: "I said NOW!" [Slams his fist on the desk]

(Kashvi jumps, her heart racing. She quickly follows him, her hands shaking slightly. As soon as they enter the cabin, Ishaan slams the door shut.)

Ishaan: "What do you think you’re doing here? Huh? This is a company, not some playground!"

Kashvi: "Sir, I don’t—"

Ishaan: "Don’t act innocent!" [His eyes blaze with fury.] "I gave you responsibility, and you dropped the ball! Do you even care about this company? About my reputation? If it weren’t for Mr. Sharma, you’d be fired already!"

Kashvi: [Voice trembling] "I... I don’t understand... What did I do?"

Ishaan: "What did you do?! You’ve barely been here a few days, and you’re already messing things up! How could you not handle such a simple responsibility? And now you're sticking your nose where it doesn't belong?"

(Outside, a crowd of employees gathers near the glass walls of the cabin. Some smirk, enjoying the spectacle, while others look concerned. Kashvi’s eyes well up, but she bites her lip, holding back tears.)

(Suddenly, the door bursts open. Mr. Ravi Sharma enters, his voice booming.)

Mr. Sharma: "That’s enough, Ishaan!"

(Ishaan turns, startled.)

Ishaan: "Sir, I—"

Mr. Sharma: [Cutting him off] "Do you even know what happened last night? If it weren’t for Kashvi, none of us would be standing here!"

Ishaan: [Blinking, confused] "What do you mean?"

Mr. Sharma: "There were eight shooters at the function last night. Dressed as waiters. They planned to kill you and make it look like you orchestrated everything. Their weapons were planted in your room."

Ishaan: [Eyes widening in disbelief] "What?! But—"

Mr. Sharma: "Yes. And Alok? He’s the one behind it. Kashvi and I uncovered the entire plan and stopped it. If she hadn’t acted, you’d be dead."

(Ishaan stares at Kashvi, his anger dissolving into shock and guilt.)

Ishaan: "Alok... planned this? I... I didn’t know..."

Mr. Sharma: "Exactly. That’s why you’re still sitting here. You were too focused on the wrong things. But Kashvi? She saved your life."

(Kashvi remains silent, her eyes still glassy with unshed tears.)

Mr. Sharma: "Kashvi, go back to your desk. I need to have a word with Ishaan."

(Kashvi nods, quietly leaving the cabin. Ishaan remains frozen, staring after her, guilt written all over his face.)

(Mr. Sharma stands in front of Ishaan, his face still stern.)

Mr. Sharma: "From the next function, Ishaan, I want every single detail managed with high security. Alok… an old employee of ours. I never imagined he'd betray us like this, but he has. From now on, trust no one blindly. I need you to check the background of everyone working in this office."