Mark's POV:

Mona: No Tom, we know about Anna, she will always stand against to the culprits in Ria's case and she doesn't care even though it is Lucas, She stands to get justice to Ria and that's it. So don't keep false hope on Anna, She is just loving her dad that's it...

Tom: Yes, Mona, I agree with you but I didn't get convinced at the last point that you said that Anna is just loving her dad, it is not a small point Mona, it may change the story...

(Tom said with his worried tone and I understand he had some valid point to get into conclusion on Anna's love towards her dad and he is worried by looking at Anna's unconditional love towards her dad, it's better to ask Tom about his view.)

Mark: What do you mean, Tom?

Tom: Anna is not in a position to accept her dad as a culprit in Ria's case not as a culprit at least, she is not even looking at him as a suspect in Ria's case. She is in a view that we all are targeting her dad for no reason and she is also thinking that it's John's trap and we all are fallen into that trap and targeting her dad.

And most importantly both of you saw how she reacted after her dad try to attack her. She is least bothered for the reason why her dad is trying to escape and she is still worried about his health condition and even she requested Mark to save her father's life...

Mona: Tom...

You are thinking soo mean about Anna...

Mark: Mona, let's Tom finish his point...

(Mona nodded her head as ok and we both looked at Tom to continue.)

Tom: So, I guess it's tough to convince Anna to not support her dad regarding this issue, If I am not wrong she will definitely stand on her dad side unless if we show strong evidence to her that her dad is the culprit in Ria's case.

Mona: Please don't judge her, Tom, if we say to her about the facts of the case that her father fingerprints got tallied with Ria's post mortem report, then she will definitely change her opinion about her dad and she will stand on our side...

Mark: No, Mona, you are wrong, Anna is so stubborn and it's very tough to convince her if she takes the decision and she is soo stubborn when it comes to her family, particularly about her dad, she has so much emotional bond with her dad by thinking her dad take good care of her even though she is stepdaughter to her, so as Tom said it is tough to convince Anna because once she takes the decision then it is final, it's very tough to change her decision unless we have a valid proof to convince her.

(Mona stay quiet and her face turned to dull, she might think Tom and I are claiming false hope on Anna but so far the incidents I faced with Anna makes me believe what I just said about her, and yes, she is so stubborn and it's tough to convince her if she takes the decision, meanwhile I looked at Mona and her face turned to more dull and I can understand she is thinking about Anna.)

Mark: What I am said is true Mona we need to plan accordingly and as Tom said it's tough to convince Anna...

Mona: Ok let us try our best to convince her I hope she should understand when we say about the reports of the fingerprints of Lucas.

Tom: It's better if we try to convince her individually...

Mona: Why?

Tom: If my guess is not wrong she will definitely say no when we try to convince her at the first time. And if we all three tried to convince her at once then like Mark said she will become more stubborn on her decision and take a stand to save her dad and one more advantage if we convince her independently is we have a chance to convince her three different person perspective, so at some point of time, it's tough for her to convince any one of us and we can grab the opportunity and can convince her easily...

Mark: Yes, I agree with Tom...

Tom: So keep this as a secret and don't let her know that we all three discussed about it, and we should take the advantage of the situation when we are speaking with her.

Mona: Okey guys but give me the last turn to convince her, I can't bear it if I fail to convince her at first and I will try to gather all the possible evidence through the medical department so I can easily convince her only if both of you fail in your respective turn...

Tom: okay...

(Meanwhile, Mona again looks at me with her narrowed eyes.)

Mark: What happened?

Mona: Mark, We need to try hard to convince Anna but in any case, she did not still accept that her dad is the culprit in Ria's case you should not take the situation as an advantage...

Mark: Why I will take the advantage of the situation Mona, are you mad?

Mona: I mean you should not take advantage to threaten Anna physically or mentally and you should not affect your personal life for her decision so please don't take it personally and don't disturb your personal life with these issues, promise me...

Mark: If in that case, it's pain for me too, I hope Anna should understand the situation...

Mona: Yes, she will but you should promise me that these issues will not affect your personal life...

Mark: So you are saying me to fold my hands if Anna tries to escape her father from Ria's case?

You want me to treat her out of love when she is least bothered about Ria?

Mona: Mark...

Mark: I am not a robot, Mona, and I can't give promise to you...

And you no need to worry about her I will be the most worried person if I take any crucial decisions on Anna.

Mona: I know Mark, but I don't want you to ruin both of your personal life just because of these issues. Just stay patient and everything will be sorted out. Okay?

(I nodded my head as ok but deep down in my heart I feel some insecure feeling about Anna's decision I strongly believe that she don't accept to blame her dad with the fingerprints report. We need to find another strong evidence to make her trust that her father is the culprit in Ria's case but how...)

Tom: Ok guys hope you understand what I mean...

Mona: Yes, Tom, but remember one thing I don't care whether it is a warning or an order I just want you to do not risk anyone's life to get the conclusion in the case...

I am serious about it...

Mona: What do you think you did to Anna?

If you mentioned about the fingerprints to me, I will definitely convince Anna to not meet her dad...

Tom: It's just happened, Anna...

Mona: Don't try to convince your mistake, Tom, and this is not the first time, both of you planned the risky plot to catch John's friends on the Grindelwald trip...

Luckily she is saved both times...

Tom: Calm down, Mona...

I really did not expect that Lucus will try to attack her in such a clueless way...

(Mona and Tom are discussing about the attack that happens to Anna, even I am scared of today's incident if Tom did not guide me about the secret door and if he did not give me the gun...

Ahhhhhh...

I can't imagine what might happen...

I may lose my Anna...

The thought itself is scary...

No no no no that never gonna happen...

She will be with me for the rest of my life and I am sure we both will have a great memorable life ahead.

But deep down in my heart I still feel insecure that what might be Anna's decision regarding Lucas and still thinking about what will happen if Anna supported her dad...

Will he get out of prison?

No...

No...

I don't let it happen it's better to discuss it with Tom so we can plan the prior plan. I immediately looked at Tom to ask about it.)

Mark: Tom, if Anna supported her dad, is there any chance that Lucas will be free from prison?

(Tom immediately nodded his head as yes and my heartbeat skip for a second, how can I leave the culprit of my sister's case to the outside world?

If you really get out from the prison, I will be the person who will shoot again at him but this time I don't shoot on his shoulder I will directly trigger my gun on his forehead so in one shot he will be dead and it's a revenge for my sister's soul to rest in peace..)

Mona: How can he get out of the prison, Tom?

Plan something accordingly that he should not step out of the prison.

(Even I looked at term for an answer to Mona's question and suddenly Tom face turn to smirk.)

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