LOST INNOCENCE: BLURRED HUMANITY

The Beginning of The EnD

Two Years Ago
It was usually a calm night somewhere  in India. But a lone  figure can be seen happily roaming  on the streets. He is none other than Dev, a  normal  guy,like any other. But one thing was peculiar about him, he was a faithful person. The reason for his happiness was that, he has just received a love letter from his beloved Shelly. Shelly,a girl with the golden locks and blue eyes, which reflects the depths of a ocean.
She was indeed a epitome of beauty, not only in case of her looks but also her behavioural aspects.
She was caring, just as Dev was and this is what makes their relationship much strong.
Both of them have been in contact since the beginning of their college days and have been in touch since then. Their relationship is much like that of a fairy tale, with Shelly being the brightest girl of the College and Dev, being the most careful and generous guy. Dev was the favourite of each and every soul of the college, not  of his money or his looks, but the golden heart he has. He offered to help to anyone, without thinking about the consequences. He was not the one to bow down at any cost, even if he has to pay hefty price for his help. But he didn't flinch and kept his head high. He was cheerful and optimistic person, who has a clear vision of the future.
"Hey, my sunshine, where have you been? My love, I have been waiting since morning", Dev said with love dripping in his every word.
"Oh, is it so , my Mr Perfectionist, I just love the way you are", Shelly replied with a perfect lovely reply of her own.
" You always make fun of my love, I know that", Dev said in somewhat dejected tone.
"No, my love, don't be sad. It's not like that, it's just my job ,you know. It literally drains me out. All left is my little energy,which I use to meet my gentleman", Shelly explained with a caring affection.
Dev became elated after hearing this and hugged her tightly.
" No air!! Need to breathe", Shelly said in a  jovial tone.
Both of them literally were made for each other. Whoever saw them, only prayed for their relationship to last longer.
But the fate has other plans up its sleeve.
At one particular night, Shelly had gone to Tara,her friend's  house to celebrate her birthday. But the birthday party turned out to be a perfect disaster for her. Tara  was stabbed multiple times,by her boyfriend Josef. It  all happened so suddenly, that no one can ever imagine to stop it.
Tara's father was a great kingpin in the crime world. Seeing her daughter in this state,will surely raise hell upon all those who were present there.
Shelly couldn't think much. Her mind was blank completely. She was in a state of shock.
All of a sudden,her mind raced and she called Dev.
"Dev, I'm in grave danger. Help me out my love. Tara has been murdered....", Shelly couldn't speak much and broke down hardly.

Dev's mind was racing furiously. He has not let a single tear flow from Shelly's eyes, for all this time and seeing her crying like this, broke him.
"Don't loose hope,my Sunshine. I'm coming for you. Just have patience. Head outside that goddamm fucking home,right now. I'm coming in few seconds", Dev replied hastily.
"Come soon, my Mr Perfectionist. Your Sunshine is in danger", was the last thing she said before her battery died away.
" Looks like, I have left with no other option. I have to use that", Dev  resolved firmly and headed for his car.
Years ago, when Shelly had met an accident with the very same car, Dev decided not to use it for the whole life. But as said always, only that happens what is written.

A loud screeching of tires can be heard as Dev raced towards his life.
"I'm coming for you,my Sunshine. Just cling a little bit more", Dev said to himself in a determined voice.
The red lights didn't matter much now,as Dev raced his once favourite companion,his red Audi Q3, to its maximum speed.
It occurred to him that he must have broken at least fifteen signals,but it didn't matter much to him.
Sirens can be heard buzzing around.
"Looks like I've got company",Dev chided with a joyful tone of a fearless driver, as he took a glance at his side view mirror,he counted that at least five police cars were pursuing him.
"Let's show them,my queen, who's the best", Dev said in a victorious voice as he took a full throttle.

Nitrous oxide turns out to be his companion as the red sirens were left far behind. He was nearby Tara's home. Shelly got a glimpse of her life, and after a huge time gap, she smiled.
" I always know, you'll be there for me, my life", a large sigh escaped her lips and she finally settled a bit, but the next moment she was pale as a Ghost.
There were around twenty to thirty armed guards and in the middle was ,Mr Takera, the Mafia or the kingpin of the area.
" Oh my God, what in the name of Heavens! These goons, they are notorious criminals,I recognise the faces clearly. Looks like I've got no other choice", Dev thought to himself and he called his love, his life, Shelly.
"What shall we do now, Dev? Are we all going to die?", Shelly asked frantically.
"No my love,  no one is gonna die tonight. I've got a plan. Listen carefully, how many friends are there with you inside?",  Dev inquired.
"We are about eight in numbers, but only Francis and Jeffrey are boys here,rest all are girls", Shelly said in a worried tone.
" Things are going just as fine as I thought. Forget about the plan,my Sunshine, I'll ram my car directly into the guards and in the meantime, you take your friends with you. Is that clear?",asked Dev with a tone of exasperation and dejection.
" No,not this. I can't afford to loose you,my love. Not you. Please there has to be another way. Please Dev,my love, I beg of you, don't do this", pleaded Shelly with tears swelling in her eyes and her throat heavy.
Tears started their journey in the eyes of Dev. He was lost,as there was no other way out, other than taking the mafias head on.
"I got no other choice but to to what is eminent,my life. I'll definitely meet you,as you know,my love for you is eternal,like the stars and the moon, the days  and the nights and the countless waters ,that flows in water. I love you,my Sunshine,will always do", Dev said in a sad jovial tone to ease the pressure and soothe situation ,but failed utterly .
"I know that, but there has to be, a way. Okay my love, we'll meet definitely",said Shelly as a lone tear made its way down her cheek.
"Blow the house", ordered Takera ordered,but Just as the bullets were ready to move a wild noise made its way as Dev  produced a masterpiece and hit the mafias straight on.
Just wait for me my love, I'll come for you", was the last words Dev said .
" I love you, till my last breath,My Mr Perfectionist", uttered Shelly before vanishing in her car.