LIFE I CHOOSE

THE SECRET IS ALMOST OUT

"Do you know a Dr. Preeta Arora?", the inspector asked. Even those that were seated stood up. They were all wearing shocked faces. But Dianne and Sophia were surprised;  Dianne didn't believe what was happening as for Sophia despite being surprised her focus was solemnly on Karan. She wanted to see his reaction and to see as well as to confirm something. "Dr. Preeta Arora?", Mahesh asked shocked. "Yes, she came at my office on Tuesday and she told me about Sheilyn and what she did to her, she mentioned you knew her and that her statement would be confirmed by you", the inspector told them. And when he showed them the file, and what was inside; Mahesh agreed with what was in the file. The inspector advised them to get in touch with Preeta and find away to move the case up speed as they also continue to look for the criminals. They asked for Preeta's contact but the inspector declined it saying its unprofessional to give out people's numbers. Karan was looking hopeful and many thoughts were running inside his head asking himself why she didn't come to them and the same was happening to almost everyone because Bani Luthra asked why Preeta didn't come to them and Sammy said; "why would she?, when this family caused so much pain to her, but what I don't understand, is why Shrishti didn't tell me that she's back. "Well maybe she and Sarla don't know yet because yesterday but one I was at Arora's house but Sarla never mentioned it and three was no sign of her either", Rahki said.

"The inspector said we should get in touch with her but we don't know how to get hold of her neither do we know anyone who has seen or knows her" Mahesh said. Karan who had been quite said in a low voice that , " someone does know her and I think she knows where to find her", he said looking at Sophia and baiting her to lie. During the time Karan tried looking for Preeta he got information that she was last seen with a friend whose name was Sophia, he knew her  because Preeta had introduced her to him so seeing her again at his house surprised her. She acted like she didn't know him but he also understood her, maybe Preeta told her everything hence the harsh treatment from her however he wanted to know where she was and this woman in his house might know Preeta's location.He wasn't going to let this chance pass by. "Who does?", Mahesh asked and Karan pointed at Sophia. Everyone turned to look at Sophia surprised. Sammy thought, she has always known our family but never said anything; Rishahb who has an interest in her also thought the same thing, it felt like a betrayal to the Luthra family however they never gave their opinion but decided to keep quiet with so many questions. Mahesh approached Sophia, looked her in the eyes and asked if what Karan claims is true. She debated whelther to lie or not but she was tied of the lies. Preeta had put her and Dianne into a very difficult situation. Even though she still holds a grudge against this family for what they did to her friend , she didn't want to go into a confrontation with them. So she decided to tell them them half truths after all, she hasn't done anything wrong.
"Yes, it's true, I know Preeta Arora", she answered back. So say that the Luthras weren't shocked would be un underestimate.

"Really, would you please tell me, where to find her and my child", Karan asked excitedly. He didn't care what others thought he was desperate, he wants his family back. He held Sophia's hands and pleaded with her. When she looked into his eye, there were tears and she did feel sorry for him because he was desperate. Sophia looked at Dianne but her face was emotionless Sophia didn't know what she was thinking yet but needed support. She again heard Karan asking her about Preeta and his child. She looked at the little boy but was relieved to see that he was busy playing and was not caring about what's going on around him. Sophia looked at Karan and then at the boy again, Rishabh saw how her eyes were moving from Karan and onto the little boy. Kritika too did but felt confused. Sophia was feeling bad for Karan and felt really angry at Preeta for putting her in this situation however this is what she signed up for. Preeta is her friend and that's what matters. She thought, she won't regret this. Seeing Karan this desperate really made her reconsider and decided to tell him the half truths. "Preeta and your child are doing fine", she said but Karan asked where they are and she told him straightforward that she can't give him Preeta's address right now because she's not in position to do so however she told him that she's sure he is gonna see her very soon. Karan smiled at that. He again asked about his child. "He's the most handsome and precious boy I have ever seen", she said looking at little Karan. A smart person would pick on her emotions and actions but Luthras are just dumb, at least that's what Dianne thought.