CheckMate Part 31

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Rajat was driving the car. Arjun was sitting beside him, puffing a cigarette & lost in some deep thoughts.

Rajat- You all time stayed in funeral ground but in a corner. Why the hell you did not meet with anyone? You gave people a chance to bad mouth about you.

Arjun- I was there to salute my late brave Officer, not for any show off.

Rajat- But you can at least meet with Parmeet's father.

Arjun sighed & threw the remaining cigarette outside the car window.

Arjun ( in a low tone)- If he would have asked me how his son died, then what will I answer? Higher Authority thinks I am responsible. Honestly, I don't have any more courage to bear any more accusing looks & words. There were many people present to console Parmeet's father.

Rajat- So, what's next?

Arjun- Got some clues but everything is so confusing. Feeling like I am trapped in a chakrabyuh.

Rajat- But you are Arjun!!!

Arjun rolled his eyes looking at Rajat.

Arjun- Please Rajat, I am not in a mood to joke. Now, only three days remains, but still, I don't have strong evidence to prove me & Samaira innocent.

Rajat- "Satyamev Jayate Arjun. Just don't lose hope & you also don't believe in dead end, Right?

Arjun closed his eyes & took a deep breath. " I want your help Rajat.

Rajat- Yes sure.

Arjun- I want each & every information about Zubin. He is Samaira's friend & colleague in Birdsong. But he should not know that we are after him & also make sure that he remains in our radar till we get his collar.

Rajat nodded his head.

Suddenly Arjun's phone started ringing. He took out his phone from his pocket. An unknown Landline Number is flashing on the screen. He received the call. Hello, IPS Arjun Mehra speaking.

"Arjun... He heard Samaira's shivering voice from the other side. Arjun was confused & he felt nervous also at the same time.

Arjun- Samaira, what happened? Where are you now & this number...

Samaira ( in a broken tone)- Arjun, I am in Airport Road Police Station.

Arjun ( in a low tone, his voice slightly shaking)- Why? What are you doing there?

There was silence on the other side of the line.

Arjun (impatiently)- Samaira...

Samaira- Arjun, please come. I really need you now.

Arjun- Don't worry, I am coming.

But Samaira already disconnected the line.

Arjun- Samaira... Samaira...

Rajat- What happened Arjun?

Arjun was biting his nails & frustratedly raking his other hand through his hairs.

Arjun- Please Rajat, drop me at Airport Road Police Station & don't ask anything because I myself don't know what is happening.

Rajat did not say anything & drove his car towards Police Station.

Arjun entered in the Police Station & marched towards Inspector cabin. He almost barged inside without even knocking the door. He got stunned to see his Boss, Inspector General & one of the Joint Director of IB, Sashank Bhargav was sitting in the Inspector chair & a shivering Samaira was sitting on the other side & a lady constable is present the cabin. Arjun saluted his Boss but the man again gave Arjun a very stern look.

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