IPKKND FF FELONIOUS

Part 6(C)

"Details of the account holders? You know it is against the bank rules, right?" they both were waiting since morning to get some clues and when finally they were able to meet the person and speak to him regarding the cheque, there is no hope again.

"I need it so badly bro, it's just the name of the authorized signatories which I'm asking, I'm here hoping that you would help us." Arnav was not ready to leave without any positive result out of their visit, luckily for them, Chandu-his senior in college was working in the same bank.

"Let me see the cheque" Chandu reluctantly took the mobile phone in his hands.

"Arnav, this is account belongs to Shakshy," he said looking surprised.

Both Arnav and Khushi glanced at each other as they now knew that they are not on a wild goose chase. While Khushi was sure it is from Shakshy, Arnav was still doubting it the day before.

"But I can't tell you the details of members" their trance was broken as they heard Chandu.

"Please, you.."

"Arnav, I'm not denying to help you, listen to me first, these are high net-worth accounts, all the details will be secured so as to provide the privacy the customer would need in this, I can check it now but by the end of the day my manager would know that I have been trying to extract the details of this account as certain reports will be generated when you try to log into the software for personal details, then I would be in deep trouble" he tried explaining them, it is not easy to spy on accounts as these kids think.

"You mean to say there is no way we would be able to know?" how was he to solve this puzzle if everything gets this complicated?

"There is, but how sure are you that this cheque would get deposited in this branch only?"

"Means?" Khushi just wants to go back to the life she had before NK was taken away, everytime they feel everything is okay something or other comes to disturb the peace in their life.

"If the cheque gets deposited in this branch then I will see to it that you get the details you need. At the time of processing the transaction, I will note down the details, other than that there is no way."

They requested him to keep a look on it and let them know if, at all he finds any information, Khushi was positive that if not today then tomorrow they would surely know the details as Mr. Gupta usually visits the same branch as Chandu is working for transacting the personal accounts, but Arnav couldn't agree on her terms, there are very low chances of that happening as they never knew if Gupta's have been using the facilities from this branch for transacting with Shakshy.

"Arnav, just a second, you didn't tell me how is your preparation going on?" Chandu asked as they were about to leave.

"I'm not attempting this time" right now attempting his semester exams are the last thing on his mind, he didn't pay his exam fees too anyway.

"What do you mean by not attempting? if I'm not wrong you haven't paid your exam fees too, isn't it?" there no need of verbal confirmation from Arnav as his look is stating all the facts.

"You are losing your focus Arnav if this is how serious you are about your career then forget about it," he left once he understood that the boy was seriously not in a mood to answer him.

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Khushi sat there fidgeting with her scarf, unsure of how to question him about his disturbed stance since morning, it can't be about Shakshy can it be? but to know, he needs to talk to her, she can't question him, can she? what if he thinks she is crossing her limits or taking advantage of the fact that he is sharing his details with her? What are the rules of friendship? but is he just a friend of her's? No, he is more than that but what about him? And the exam? What exam are they talking about just a few minutes back in the bank? She didn't know that Arnav is still studying, when does he find time to manage it? He was always there for her since last few months, that is the reason he was not attempting this time, now she was feeling more guilty then ever, now does she even have a right to ask him about his issues when she is the one who has created a storm in his life?

"Chandu is my senior in college, he was into last year when I joined, we met during events and he was the one who suggested me to take up Masters in business administration in distance mode when I wanted to work. He was talking about the upcoming semester exams for which I didn't even pay the fees." Arnav was the one who finally broke the ice.

"I'm the reason for you to not find time to study isn't it?"

"NO, Khushi, what makes you think that? Yesterday was the last day to pay the fees until evening I was in the office and later .."

"You came with me to the orphanage." she completed it for him.

"Yes, I came, but that is not it, I couldn't concentrate much after reaching home, the thing is.." he explained her his dilemma, the sign, confusion regarding the name, everything.

"Let us go to the school then, it is in Delhi only" Khushi sat silent for few minutes trying to absorb the facts, it is shocking that an alphabet in the sign is matching and more than it the mystery behind the surname. She needs to stand by him this time just like he was there always to support her.

"School? "

"Arnav, let us go to the school your mother studied in, I know it is very long back and we may not get much information, but still what is wrong in trying?"

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They both stood in front of the Principal room, waiting for the parents in the room to finish their talks so that they can speak to him.

"The past records will be in the storeroom, I would need some time to get them back, leave your details in the office room, they will get back to you " he sounded doubtful but still promised to help.

Arnav proposed that as a surprise to his mother on her birthday he would like to invite all her schoolmates and have a reunion and hence want the phone numbers and addresses of the students studied in her batch. He didn't give up until the chief promised to help them though still doubtful about the idea.

"Anjali Raizada? She is your mother?"

"Yes, do you know her? " there was hope in his voice, both of them after speaking to the chief visited the office room and put forth their request, the person who was standing close by and observing them from a long time spoke when they revealed the year and name for which they would need details.

"Come, with me" the man, took them to the canteen and all three of them sat in a silent corner.

"Do you have a picture of her with you?" he asked and Arnav passed his phone nodding his head.

"Are you her son? Really? Why are you trying to fool me?" he sat looking at the picture blankly for some time and suddenly he was enraged.

"What do you mean by really? I'm his son and what is there to fool in this and why would I?"

"Because she is dead long back in an accident and her husband and son were declared dead along with her."

Now it was time for both Arnav and Khushi to look dumbfounded.