Virika: Agent K2

XVII

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Krystle knew what was coming when Dev threw the red file on the table. It was the same red file he brought all those years ago. It still looked the same.
The red file which contained the will of her father stating that all of his inheritance is name under his only daughter, Krystle.

Krystle gulped inaudibly and looked at Karan, who had the same look in his eyes. Karan could read Krystle's eyes. He knew how much that money meant to Krystle as it was the first and last gift she ever received from her father. Karan slowly nodded and assured her that the money will not go to bad hands.

"It will be nice if you would become a good girl and sign these papers without any hustle or fight." Dev's voice resonated in the quiet house.

"Never." Krystle looked dead straight in his eyes as she uttered the word.

Dev got up from the sofa, chuckling and walked towards Krystle. He smiled at her before slapping her hard. The impact made Krystle loose her balance but before she could fall, two men held her up.

"Dev!" Karan shouted.

Dev grabbed Krystle's hair roughly and pulled her closer to him. He positioned his lips close to her ear to make sure she hears the seriousness and threat in his voice.

"I knew that. That's why your lover boy is here."

Krystle's eyes widened hearing that.

Karan wanted to smash Dev's head into the coffee table when he saw he hurt Krystle.

I'll kill you bastard.

That was the only thing he repeated in his mind, again and again.
His eyes narrowed as he saw Dev whispering something in Krystle's ear which made her still.

What that could be?

Dev smiled at Krystle before making his way towards Karan.

"No Dev! Please! Don't do it!" Krystle begged him as tears started falling from her eyes.

Her father's money was important to her but Karan's life was more important to her. If anything happens to him because of her, she won't be able to live with it.

Karan was confused. He didn't know what Dev told her which made her to beg. Before he could dwell on that thought more, a hard impact to his stomach made him suck in air and fall to his knees, holding his gut.

"Karan!" Tears could not stop flowing from her eyes. She tried to free herself from the mens' grip but it only exhausted her.

Dev didn't wait for Karan to say anything. He just flicked his finger at his men before he went back to his sofa.

Karan was hit again.....and again. He tried to hit a few of them and duck from others but it was not a movie going on. They were just so many. He could feel his body getting tired as exhaustion hit him.

"Stop please! I'll do it!"

Karan faintly heard Krystle's desperate voice. He looked up and through his hazy vision he could see Krystle begging and crying while struggling to get herself free.

This is it.

Karan was just staying quite because of her but time was moving fast.

How long?

Suddenly the front door opened. Everyone except Karan looked at the new guests entering the house while he smirked to himself, spitting the blood out.

Karan slowly stood up and took in a deep breath.

"Ah.. It hurts, you man. Great timing." Karan said aloud as he wiped the blood off from his lips.

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Flashback

"Shit!" Karan cursed.

"K2? What happened? Is someone there?"

"Dev Patel is not who he claims to be. " He spoke while putting on his shoes. "He only hired Tony to scare Krystle off. He needed her for something."

"K2 you are not making any sense. Why would he do that?" Mr. Srivastav's voice rang through the phone.

"Think about it boss. Why would someone pay a huge amount just to protect his late friend's daughter. And surprisingly this mafia boss didn't attack once after I found Krystle." Karan explained. "Something is very wrong boss."

Karan breathed out to calm himself.

"I'm going there. If I don't contact you within 45 minutes then something is wrong." Karan stated.

"I'll look for you. Send the address."

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"Long time no see my friend."

Karan smirked and looked at his boss. Mr. Srivastav gave him a knowing smile and gave him a salute. Behind him, were all the other agents from agent. They were about 20 of them with weapons. Enough to take down Dev.

"Get them!" Dev shouted.

All of Dev's men ran towards the agents while Karan walked towards Krystle. He shot the two men holding Krystle with his tranquilizer gun and looked at Krystle, who was shocked.

He held hand of a very astonished Krystle and led her to the sofa. He sat her down before sitting beside her.
He turned to look at her to find her already looking.

"Karan..wh...what..hap..ha-" Krystle stuttered to form words.

Karan smiled as wrapped an arm around her and placed her head on his shoulder.

"Relax. It's over." Karan comforted.

"But what is happening? Who are they? And are you not hurt?" Krystle was about to move when Karan tightened his hold on her.

"I'm not. I'm wearing a safety gear." He replied.

"Safety gear? How did you knew something like this was gonna happen?" She was confused, very confused.

Karan looked at her. There was worry, confusion, and relief in her eyes. Her lashes were still wet from her crying while her eyes were a little swollen. Streaks of tears were visible on her cheeks.

Karan sighed and leaned in to place a kiss on her forehead which surprised her and made her feel butterflies in her stomach.

Forehead kisses are more precious.

Krystle thought.

"The first thing that the academy tells us is to never trust anyone. I was already wary of this whole Dev and Tony situation. The fact that Tony never attacked again and Dev asked you to live with him just added oil to the fire. I explained everything to my boss." Karan pointed at the old man who was laughing while beating Dev.

Both Karan and Krystle laughed seeing Dev on the floor.

"And told him to be on standby. Thus, here we are."

When Krystle didn't say anything, Karan looked at her. She had an impressed and awed look on her face.

Karan laughed and brought her more closer to him.

"But you are hurt." Krystle spoke sadly as she looked at his face.

"It's nothing. Jus-"

"You are. There's blood on your face." She wiped a little with her finger.

"Don't worry. I'm okay as long as you are with me." Karan smiled as she saw her blushing.

He breathed out a breath and leaned back comfortably on the sofa while not once loosening his hold on his girl.

"Let's just enjoy the show darling."

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Only epilogue is left before this story gets over.
Enjoy!
Kaur D