Twists Twirls Perils & Pearls

31. Revelation: Part2

"Dad!! Why do you say that? Chachu was your best friend. You both were like... brothers!!" Abhedya was shocked to hear his father.

Rudra chuckled and let out a small laugh, "because I do... he played a game and tricked me.  I lost. I lost so bad that to date I have not recovered from its loss.
You remember we went on a forced vacation a few days before Nim's eighth birthday. Swadesh, that clever cat had everything planned. He fought with me for a silly reason. We had grown up together, under the same roof. Never, I remember us fighting. Pri was more a sister to him than to me. We were inseparable triplets. But the foolish me could not understand that his fight with me was a trick. He made your's and Nim's closeness an issue and asked us to take a holiday with Pri's family for a while. All of us found it baseless except for Randeep. He was aware of his plan... a part of it. Rima supported Swadesh. We had to listen to our king's orders and so we left for a holiday to Bora Bora. You remember?"

Abhedya nodded and said, "I can't forget dad. I was so pissed off during the whole vacation because... because... chachu and all were missing. Anyways what happened then?"

Rudra continued, "so while we were having fun on the pristine beaches, Swadesh was preparing himself to fight against Dushyant, the ruler of Rajatbhoomi. His sources had informed him that Dushyant had found out that the heir to the throne was alive and living in the U.S. with his family. Dushyant was an EVIL MAN. A monster in a human body."

Rudra's fingers were digging deep in Abhedya's palm while thinking about Dushyant. "Dad! Relax. Should I get you some water?" Abhedya got up to get some water when Rudra said, "get me some Rum. I need it tonight."

Abhedya didn't ask anything but got his father a glass of Sunset Rum just the way he liked. Rudra took few sips and narrated, "So, on Nim's birthday that devil came to their house. The house was decorated just the way she liked. Bright colours, streamers, fairy lights and flowers all around. Huh! My girl is no longer fond of these things."
Rudra took few more sips and continued, "that monster Dushyant self-invited himself inside their house. As per Swadesh's information, he was expecting him after 3 days and had planned out his actions. But his reaching on Nim's birthday caught him off guard. Swadesh and Rima locked the kids inside. They knew the scene will be horrendous. You must be wondering what does Dushyant want  from him?" Abhedya nodded his head in a yes after which Rudra gulped down his drink and continued...
"After the last king of Swarnbhoomi died at the mere age of 23 at the hands of dirty tricks and politics, the queen took over. She gave her child Swadesh right after his birth to her best friend my mother, to raise him as her own and sent all of us to the U.S. We were happy and enjoying our lives there. Dushyant was the heir to the throne of Rajatbhoomi after his father who was mercilessly killed as revenge for killing Swarnbhoomi's young ruler... Swadesh's father. But, no Dushyant was not after revenge for his father's death. He wanted to free himself from the tax levied by the queen on him. His properties were ceased and his power was diminished. Our queen was extremely powerful and ferocious. She revenged her husband's death and freed the people who were victims of the autocratic ruler of Rajatbhoomi. Dushyant was way ahead of his father when it came to being a monster. Queen knew about him and she knew how to make him bow down, the best way was to limit his power and money.
Dushyant asked Swadesh to release papers that stated that Rajatbhoomi, was at the mercy of Swarnbhoomi and the papers of taxes and properties. In return, Dushyant promised to never touch the grounds of Swarnbhoomi, its rulers and its people. Swadesh  told him that he was not the ruler but his mother was and the power vested in her hands." Rudra gulped the last sip and laughed.

"You know Abhey, Swadesh was the ruler without a crown. He didn't require one. Dushyant threatened him. Haha! Fool!! He had no clue that he didn't stand a chance in front of the mighty Swadesh. Dushyant and Swadesh entered into a physical fight. Dushyant realised he could not win. Swadesh threw him out of his house. But, that devil returned and shot a bullet on Swadesh's right arm. His men had gathered around the house. He asked Rima to tell him where the papers were else he would kill her kids. Nim and Dheya.
Rima knew Swadesh was hurt so after exchanging some plan through eyes she got papers and was about to give to  Dushyant. Swadesh took them and ran. Rima also ran to the room her kids were and double-locked the door. She hugged her kids and told them that no matter what happens they will remain strong and happy. Dushyant's men broke the door and dragged Rima from her hair outside the room and the kids were tied to a chair. Swadesh was still fighting. He had papers in his hands and warned Dushyant 'if you want these papers, leave my wife and kids.'
Dushyant that bastard took out his pocket knife and stabbed it in Swadesh's stomach. Rima was still fighting, but the crying of their kids was making them weak.