The Unresolved Dilemma

11.

I realised I spent three hours smoking and haven't reached a conclusion. I opened up my Mac and started clicking on the start page. I didn't know what I was doing but after a while something struck me. It felt as if a sharp object had pierced my hear. I checked around me but there was no debris or detached part. I observed keenly around me and it occured to me that the sharp object was inside my head and that it was some idea that just entered it(!) Something that occured to me after that sharp object entered my head. I opened the Facebook page of Rihan Srivastava. My fingers were acting all on their own. The fingers took some swift actions and opened the friends list of Rihan. My fingers started scrolling down, my eyes reading each name and my brain trying to interpret them. It felt as if some electric current is running through my body. I felt lighter and I was able to concentrate much better. My vision became clear in that smoky atmosphere. My fingers came to a pause after 3 minutes . My eyes sparkled as it looked those names and my brain danced with joy as it knew what that words meant. My eyes stared the names for a while, the screen was frozen for a moment. My brain has again started making Glass House of hope. The screen read : Aksh Aggarwal
Below it the other name was : Tanishka Roy Aggarwal

Finally the Columbus saw the sight of land. I found the land. I found my characters. I was filled with excitement. I drank whole glass of milk in one go that was on the table. That was the level of excitement . It took me a while to notice that both the names bear same surnames. That meant they were married . But Tanishka and Rihan were in relationship how come she ended up with Aksh? Was it after that incident ? Did Tanishka broke up with Rihan and started dating Aksh? What could have possibly happened? If Aksh and Tanishka are married then is Rihan single or married,and if married then to whom is he married ? Again the bombarent of questions started. I opened the account of Aksh and sent it a friend request. In the meantime, Rihan had took the courtesy to reply me .

Rihan:  I am sorry for my behavior the other day. The diary issue was a smack on my face and it was so uncertain that I might overreacted. Sir I live in Mumbai. If you would like to meet me and talk about that diary I will surely clear your doubts. We can meet at my place. You can call me on 9909924241.

This was the message I was waiting for . My cornea dilated with excitement. My body got a gust of chill all over. It was the ' Cha Cha moment'. The ' Cha Cha moment' meant when something unexpected occurs to you on very uncertain time. In this moments of celebration I forgot to reply him.

Rihan: Is it fine sir ? I am sorry for my behavior.

Me: Thank you so much Sir for the support. We could meet next week . Looking forward to it.

Rihan: Alright Sir. Will be meeting you next week.

The pieces finally started to fall in place. I called my office and cleared the schedule for next Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets were booked of Thursday evening. Everything was set. It was now just the matter of 72hrs. For the first time in last 2days had I found relief. I was very happy and relieved. It appeared as if a 100kgs of burden had been took of my head. I felt my head lighter. I started completing my pending work. This time i was doing it very swiftly. I completed the work by 7 in the evening. For the first time in last 4 days I was about to step outside the house. I went out to take a stroll in the garden. Chintu was playing there with his new friends. The place had not changed much except that now there were few couples were seen. I called Chintu and asked him what had happened to garden. He told me that "Bhaiya, aapko nahi pata. Garden me couples ko aana bndh karva diya hai. Aur shaam sirf children hi allowed hai. Newspaper me padha tha hamare commissioner ne naye rules banaye hai, aapko nai pata?".  I nodded in agreement ,ruffled his hairs and smiled. He sprinted to his friends. I felt fresh and energetic. I called some of my colleagues and friends and asked if they could catch up. They were all ready so we made a plan to go out for a dinner.

It was 12 am in the clock. I had just came back after dinner with my friends. I opened my Mac and checked for the notifications. Aksh had accepted my request. I saw he was online. So I messaged him

Me: Hi how are you?                       12.01 sent
                                   Seen
Aksh typing .....

Aksh: Excuse me do I know you?
Me: No I don't think but maybe you do know Rihan Srivastava. I got his diary and there was about you, Tanishka Roy, Cynthia and Rudra Singh .
                                                              Seen
Typing......

Aksh: I do know him very well. He was hell of a case. Alright so what of diary?

Me: The diary is incomplete. The last incident written was of time when you betrayed him and kissed Tanishka. I wanted to know what happened afterwards. The story is on cliffhanger.

Aksh:  I never betrayed him and for your information Tanishka and I were in relationship since 10th class.

Me: But the diary describes something else. I don't get it. I am getting confused. What are you actually saying? If Tanishka was your girlfriend since 10th class then how can he mention Tanishka as her girlfriend?

Aksh: What the hell? Why would he write like that?  I believe we should talk this face to face . If you are free tomorrow we can at SBR Social  evening 7 o clock.

Me: Alright. I will be there.

Aksh: And don't forget to bring the diary. I want to see what he has written about me and Tanishka.

Me: okay.  Catch up tomorrow.

This conversation was less useful and more confusing. How can someone lie in his own personal diary? Is Aksh hiding something or trying to cover up his act? Or did Rihan played the big game? I knew these question won't let me sleep. The night was going to get so long for me but tomorrow evening it will all be clear. Just 18 hours to go........