Spies & Spice - A Web Of Lies (Completed)

Blame and Shame

DJ's House

"I still can't believe that Raju worked for Victor and betrayed us; it just sounds too fantastic." Suraj Chacha shook his head in disbelief.

"What else is there to think Chacha? If he killed Victor that day, we wouldn't be facing this situation today, isn't it? He must have used dummy bullets and told us all a lie that Victor was dead. He was the one who carried Victor's body into our Van isn't it?" DJ asked.

"Yes, I am getting too old for that kind of things. So, I asked him to carry the body.. I mean Victor." Suraj looked at his hands again, as if he was ashamed.

"Chacha, please... don't ever think that way. In fact, I should be the one ashamed of this whole fiasco. You have always been a gentle soul, taking care of the money transactions, and keeping an eye on all our guys, guiding them. You kept away from these bloody shootings and I always respected you for that. I should have never asked you to come to the villa and then get rid of Victor's body. All our plans went for a toss when those IB agents turned up..and then Tanvir got injured, I hope you understand... I had no choice. And I could trust no one but you to get rid of Victor's body and finish off..." DJ stopped, ashamed to acknowledge what Suraj Chacha had been asked to do.

"That's okay Beta. I am always ready to do whatever is asked of me. And you are absolutely right! In spite of the utter chaos we faced, what we pulled off that night was miraculous, thanks to the quick thinking and meticulous planning by you and Loki . All we did was, follow them dutifully. When you are dealing with the murder of an IB agent, it's better to keep it within ourselves. But I still feel terrible that I had to take that innocent kid's life. Raju had no idea that his life was about to end, that too in the hands of an elderly man who was always kind to him." Suraj's chin trembled as tears began to stream along his cheeks.

"What innocent kid Chacha? He was a traitor! He betrayed us and he deserved to die!" Loki growled.

Suraj Chacha wiped his tears and looked up at Loki resignedly.

"Are you sure it is not someone from IB? This whole fiasco started when Ashwin made a call to Nanda Sir, isn't it? I mean... that's what you told us. Isn't it possible that someone other than those agents was present that night who could have helped Victor?" Suraj Chacha asked hesitantly.

"What rubbish! There was no one else. I know, because I was checking everyone from the outside. And what the hell do you mean, I told you. That is what happened! I heard Ashwin trying to call Nanda Sir and stopped him. If it wasn't for this Oaf Sunny, who was too busy smoking and enjoying the sights of bikini girls at our hotel swimming pool, Ashwin wouldn't have sneaked out." Loki's loud outburst made Sunny Cower and take a few steps back.

Before Suraj Chacha could reply, DJ's soft but commanding voice resonated in the living room..

"Loki!! I warned you before and I am not used to repeating my words. You do not speak to our elders in such tone or manner. Apologise to Suraj Chacha. Right now!"

Loki controlled hard not to roll his yes.

No one noticed Suman enter the living room.

"Dhano what is going on?" Suman asked with narrowed eyes.

"Nothing Maa, just something to do with Goa. Please go back to your room and relax. Have you taken your after dinner medicine?" DJ asked, hoping to distract her away from the discussion.

"When I am surrounded by toxic people, what can any poor medicine help? Still, I take it like a placebo. Forget about me. I heard raised voices. What is he doing here? Isn't he the one who vowed in front of everyone that he would never to step into this house again? Did he take pity on us now?" Suman kept her gaze on DJ, even as Loki looked furiously at her.