Journey

Together at it?

"No, I'm sorry. I should have been more careful." He helped her steady herself carefully. His caress on her skin, was felt by the tiniest nerve of her body.
........Avni's eyes shot wide open. It was just a dream. But strangely enough, her heart was still racing. There was still feeling a sweet little glimpse within her. Avni shook her head hard. "What even.. its strange though. Why him.."
Avni hurried downstairs for breakfast. With a quick bite, she left to the Police Station, not wanting to waste a second.
"Excuse me? Um.. I'm a lawyer. Just wanted to get some investigation documents of a case". She interrogated the first person met. "Not now mam, I'm busy with my first coffee of the day. You can come later." Avni was taken aback with the response. "What? But this is urgent!" "See, do not spoil my mood early in the morning. Come later!" Exclaimed the officer. "Listen..", Avni was cut off by another officer. "What's going on? Veeru! What's this attitude?". "Sir, sorry sir." Apologized the officer who acted rude earlier. "What is it you need, Mam?" Avni quickly responded. "Hi! I'm a lawyer. Just wanted to retrieve the investigation document of Murder case of Mrs. Nope Raizada." There was a tinge of shock visible on the face of the officer, which didn't go unnoticed by Avni. "Sure, this way, Mam." Avni hurried into the direction shown by the officer. He called to an extension to seek permission for Avni to enter the glass cabin at the end of the hallway. "Mam, you can go in and meet Sir. The documents are confidential, hence he wants to meet the lawyer in person, before disclosing them." "I understand." Smiled Avni. "Please." DD walked her to the door.

*knock knock* the sound was followed by a quick response of "come in." Avni thought the voice was familiar but let the thought sink in. She regretted for not giving it a second thought when she saw the person inside. It was Him! The same brown eyes. The perfectly grown beard. But what was he doing in here? Can he be an ACP?

Neil quickly straightened himself in his seat. Not withdrawing from the eye lock they were sharing right now. His heart was racing. His hands getting sweaty. What a beautiful coincidence!
Avni quickly looked away which was brought Neil into his current state. "You are..?" Asked Neil. "Um.. hi! I'm Avni Sophia Mehta. I'm a lawyer. Just wanted to retrieve the investigation documents of the Murder case of Mrs. Raizada."
"Oh so she is a lawyer?! Can a lawyer be this hot? And hell of beautiful?" Neil couldnt help himself from wondering.
"Huh?" He was struck by her voice. "Ah nothing. Sorry. Sorry again for the earlier incident as well." "It's okay." Replied Avni. She wasn't very comfortable now. All she wanted right now is to do her work and go back. Before she falls more into the man sitting right in front of her. Hence she added. "Lets move on, shall we?" "Sure. Here's a form you have to fill up. But are you a Public prosecutor? I'm sorry, because I haven't seen you before."  Asked Neil, handing over the paper to Avni.
"Ah yes. I practice at Courts of England and the European Union Countries. Been here for a few cases though." Her reply left Neil in awe. "It's just that, Mrs. Raizada' Family shares a close bonding with me. So its my duty to stand up for her."
"Oh so we could work together on this!" Exclaimed Neil in excitement while Avni was a bit shocked. "I mean we .. can work together. I mean.. investigation and litigation has to work together for this.. so Hi! I'm Neil Khanna. ACP." Avni carefully shook the hand Neil extended, as if she wanted to hide the impulse she felt, to her own little heart. While on the other end, Neil shared a mutual moment. " Great! So lets begin with sharing some knowledge of the case from both the side?". Avni nodded and begun. Neil could not help but get lost into the deep black eyes of Avni. The smooth white skin of her hand was dominant over the gestures of her hand. Her voice and the speaking ability convinced him that she is the perfect personnel for a lawyer.. "so what do you think?" Neil was out of his thoughts and wondering what really was explained by Avni all this while. This made the situation more awkward for Avni. "Alright, He'res a clue. Why don't we begin the interrogation from her home? Because I think domestic violence is at the apex of this chain of events." Neil was once again in awe. This was an area even he couldn't take his mind on. "And once the document is ready, you can give me a call." Said Avni, handing over her card. Neil took it from her and was about to respond, when Avni greeted a "Have a good day, Mr. Khanna" and left his cabin. Leaving him in a deep sea of thoughts about this intelligent, yet delicately beautiful lady.