《There's Nothing Without You (Under editing)》39. The mystery of culprit
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Sanskar smirked thinking something.
Arjun looks at Karan as if asking what's going in his mind.
Arjun: Sir
Sanskar: Hmm.
Arjun: What are you thinking to do?
Sanskar (smiles): Nothing much. Where does police found him?
Arjun: Sir,.that area is outskirt of the city.
Sanskar: Ok then. Let's go there.
Arjun: But sir, police has seized that area.
Sanskar: Exactly, they will ask questions to that killer and then investigate as they got him. Their main focus will be that killer not that place.
Arjun: And this much time will be enough for main culprit to remove any proof as he might know it till now.
Sanskar: Right, but not now. May be he knows it before only.
Karan: How can you say that sir?
Sanskar (smile): As Arjun said. That contract killer was planning to escape from this city but got caught. So, just think. If he knew that everyone is thinking whatever happened is accident then what was need to run away? That means he was already informed that police was coming in search of him.
Arjun and Karan look at each other as they didn't thought like that.
Arjun: Right sir.
Sanskar: Hmm, so Arjun come with me and Karan you will handle everything here. And tell police to handle that bastard strictly. I want to Know about that person who is behind my life. What will he get by killing me?
Karan nods. Sanskar and Arjun left.
They were in their way when Arjun got a call.
Arjun: Hello, yes
Op:...
Arjun (shocked): What?
Sanskar: What happened Arjun?
Arjun: Sir..tt.. that... Killer is found dead in his cell.
Sanskar: What??..(shocked) How is this possible? Just put that phone on speaker.
Sanskar: Hello inspector, Sanskar Maheshwari speaking. What the hell is going on? How did he get killed with that much tight security?
Inspector: Sir, we handled everything but...
Sanskar (Angry): If you handled everything then how everything gone messed up. You knew that he was important source to reach that culprit. I don't understand how can you guys so irresponsible!!!
Inspector: Sir, he was fine before half an hour but Don't know what happened all of the sudden. His health condition started deteriorating and then he died before we could take him hospital. Sorry sir.
Sanskar: Yeah that's it. Say sorry and relax.
Inspector: Sir, we have found some information. It may help us.
Sanskar: Hmm, ok.(frustrated but try to be calm).
Then Arjun disconnected the call.
Arjun: Sir, I think we should go police station.
Sanskar didn't replied. He was thinking something. So, Arjun was about to take U-turn but Sanskar stopped him.
Sanskar: Wait a min.
Arjun: What happened sir?
Sanskar: We won't go to police station. We will go there.
Arjun: But sir, police has found something. Don't you think we should check that.
Sanskar: No, I think it's a trap.
Arjun (confused): trap?
Sanskar: Yes, I think whoever behind all this is trying to stop me. I m sure we will definitely find something at that place, which he is trying to hide. He is trying to divert us but I m not gonna lose it. Do one thing, call Karan and tell him to go police station and check if he finds something.
Arjun nods understanding him and they go to that place.
In sometime, Sanskar and Arjun reached there. It was some old and small house which was not in good condition. The house was locked. They found a window and entered inside through the window. Sanskar look around whole house and tried to observe it.
Sanskar: Arjun, just check and find anything that is suspicious and unusual.
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Arjun nods and he started checking everywhere and throw everything here and there.
Sanskar who was looking each and everything sees something behind a chair. He goes there and takes it. He sees it carefully then he heard Arjun's voice.
Arjun: Sir.
Sanskar keep that thing in his pocket and goes to him.
Sanskar: What happened Arjun?
Arjun: sir, see this.
(showing something on the wall)
Sanskar look at the wall which was covered with his pics and circled on his face with red marker. It was like that killer was stalking him since a month and keeping eyes on his each movement.
Arjun: Sir whoever it is. He seems to be very dangerous.
Sanskar: Hmm, but who is it? Did you find anything else?
Arjun: No sir.
Then Arjun got a call again. It was Karan. Sanskar told him to put on speaker. Arjun did it.
Arjun: Yes Karan.
Karan: Sir was right, it was nothing. That clue is not going to help us. It was just mere information about that Contract killer and his previous case.
Sanskar; That's ok Karan. You go back. We will see it.
Karan: Ok sir.
Arjun: Now what sir?
Sanskar: One thing is clear Arjun that he is someone who knows so much about me.
Arjun: How's that?
Sanskar: Didn't you saw the pics? It's having each and everything related to me, my family members, Even business parties pics.
Arjun: Then what should we do sir?
Sanskar thinks something.
Sanskar: Arjun, you and Karan won't do anything now as I don't want to see your life in danger because of me.
Arjun: What are you saying sir?
Sanskar: I m right. You have your families. They will suffer if anything happens to you both. So, you both will be transferred to Mumbai branch tomorrow and your families will also shift there.
Arjun: But sir that culprit??
Sanskar: I will take care of it myself and no more arguments. Am I clear?
Arjun was reluctant but he can't say anything so he nods sadly.
Arjun: Yes sir.
Sanskar: Let's go now.
They were moving to their car when Sanskar phone beeps.
Sanskar check his phone. It was message from Swara.
"Where are you? You didn't come till now. Are you okay?"
Sanskar smiles forgetting everything. Just her one message brought a smile on his lips. He was feeling happy to see her concern and care for him. He sees the time. Yes, he was one hour late. He remembered when he was about to go home, Arjun came to give information regarding his accident and he totally forgot about it.
He type something and sent her.
"I m ok,don't worry. I m on My way to home"
Swara sees the message and get relieved a bit.
Sanskar move to his car and drove to mm. Arjun also went to his home.
Sanskar reached mm. He park the car and entered inside. Ladies were sitting in the hall and talking. Arshit was playing with his toys.
Ap sees Sanskar coming inside and say: Finally you came? Only one and half hour late? Don't you think it's too early?
Swara looked at him.
Sanskar knew that she is angry.
He go toward her praying to God that she will cool down.
Sanskar: Maa, I m sorry. Actually.. suddenly.. I..
Ap: I got an important work (complete him) and I had to go. Right?
Sanskar nodded.
Ap: Sanskar I permitted you to go office on one condition that you will be back soon but you failed on first day itself. So, now forget office for another one week.
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Sanskar: (Shocked) Maa, what are you saying? I m fine.
Ap: I know you are fine but some punishment should be given for making us worried about you.
Sanskar: Please maa.
But AP was not listening then Sanskar looked at Swara with pleading look to help him. Swara smiles and nods.
Swara goes to AP and sign: Maa, let it be na. It's first time.
Ap' No Swara.
Swara looked at her with innocent look.
Swara: please maa.
Ap: Okay fine, but only this time.
Sanskar (happy): I promise last time
I won't be late next time.
He goes to Swara and lift her and twirled her: Thanku Swara Thankyou so much. I love you. (just blurt out in excitement) and put her down.
Swara got a sudden shock by his actions and his word.
Uttara and everyone heard it. Ap smiled.
Uttara (tease): Badi maa, see na, bhai never lift me like that when I used to save him from you but now see.
Swara cheeks flushed pink. She was blushing to hear it.
Sanskar didn't realize that she was teasing him so he say: So what? You are my sister but Swara is my wife.
Uttara: So you can lift her in your arms wherever you want??
Arshit giggles loudly.
Uttara: See your son also agree with me.
Swara was feeling embarrassed. She just rush to her room. Watching Swara running, Sanskar now realized that uttara was teasing him. He glared at her.
Sanskar: Shut up, you are talking too much nowadays. Maa, I m going to my room.
Uttara: Yeah Bhai go go. How can you leave bhabhi alone.
Ap: Uttara? enough now. You go Sanskar.
Sanskar nods and goes to his room and sees Swara. Swara also sees him and avoid eye contact.
Sanskar moved toward her : Swara, I..I m sorry.. uttara, she behaves childish sometime. Sorry because of me, you were embarrassed.
Swara nods no and Sign it's ok. She moved to bedside table and take the aid kit. Sanskar looked at her confusingly.
Sanskar: Why are you taking this kit?
Swara (signed pointing toward his forhead) : your bandage need to be changed.
Sanskar: Oh, I totally forgot about it.
He sit on the sofa. Swara sit beside him and changed his bandage. Sanskar was watching Swara but he sees something different in her as if she was worried.
Sanskar: What happened Swara? Is there anything that you are worried for?
Swara smiles fakely and take the aid kit. She was about to get up but Sanskar held her hand and made her sit.
Sanskar: Tell me Swara.
Swara looked at him.
Swara (sign): I was worried when you didn't come for an hour. Maa called Laksh to know about you but he didn't knew about you then I messaged you. I was very restless about you. I know you love your work and office but here's everyone care for you. Just think about them too.
(Her eyes showed how much concern she was and worried for him. A fear can be seen in her face and it's natural as she once thought that she lost him. She doesn't have strength to go through that fear once again, to see him in that condition)
Sanskar realized that he said sorry to AP as she was worried for him. She forgiven him but he didn't say anything to Swara. The girl who care for her the most. obviously she would be feeling bad. Sanskar got up from couch and sit in front of her on his knees. Swara looked at him confusingly. She lift her hand to sign something but Sanskar took her both hand in his and looked at her.
Sanskar: I m sorry Swara. I didn't tell you and make you worried but Swara, it was really very important otherwise I would have never gone. Today, I promise that I won't be late and even if I would be. You will know about the reason and for today, I will do anything you say as punishment.
Swara smiles.
Sanskar: That's it, Now smile like that only.
Swara made him stand from the floor.
Sanskar: So what's the Punishment?
Swara (smilingly sign): I will tell you later.
Sanskar: Ok, but please don't give tough one. It should be easy. I m your friend na. Please.
Swara just shakes her head smilingly and goes out of room. Sanskar also smiles watching her. He takes his clothes and left to washroom.
Dinner time,
Everyone was having dinner.
Dp: Tomorrow is Pooja in morning and then Holi party as Sanskar is well now and we got important contract too. So, we decided to keep this.
Laksh: Oh tomorrow is Holi?
Sanskar: Yes Laksh, you woke up finally.
Laksh: Nothing like that. But we are doing Holi celebration party? I mean last year, we didn't kept this party. right?
Sujatha: yeah but that because of Kavita...
Ap: Sujatha...(Glared her to stop)
Swara looked at Sanskar worriedly. She got that they didn't kept party due to Kavita's s death. She sees Sanskar that he must be feeling hurt. She was sitting beside him and lift her hand to keep it on his but stopped thinking that he may not like it. So, She was taking her hand back when Sanskar hold her hand under table. She also hold it assuringly.
Laksh: It's ok Bhai, if you don't want then we will cancel it. Please dad.
Sanskar: No Laksh, there's no need of it. We can't live in past. We have to move on and live in present and I can not let my past decide my future. This Holi party will be done like we used to celebrate every year. (Smiles)..
Laksh smiles while Swara was surprised and happy by his answer.
Dp: Are you sure Sanskar?
Swara squeeze his hand assuringly looking at her. Sanskar look at her and nods: Yes papa. (to which Swara smiled at him)
Everyone were really very happy. Ap bless them inwardly as she saw Sanskar looking at Swara. They finish their dinner and everyone left. Swara also took water and left to her room.
She kept the water jug on the table and saw Sanskar was doing something in phone and Arshit sleeping peacefully. She kissed his forhead then went to washroom to get change.
After sometime, Swara comes out. Sanskar was taking out something from cupboard.
Swara goes to him and placed her hand on his shoulder. Sanskar turned around.
Sanskar: Swara, is there anything you want to say?
Swara (sign): Are you okay?
Sanskar got that she is talking about Holi and conversation that happened downstairs.
Sanskar (smiles genuinely): Yes, I m truly alright. So, don't worry and I m following your advice only because It always make easier for me to decide anything and make me feel light.
Swara smiles.
Swara (divert the topic): So now you are ready for punishment?(Sign)
Sanskar: Oh punishment, yeah. You decided?
Swara nods.
Sanskar: Okay, so what is it?
Swara (sign): You won't do any office work and even think about office meeting tomorrow and not attend a single call related to your office work. you will spend whole day with your family and enjoy.
Sanskar: What? You call this punishment. Oviously who do work on Holi day. I will definitely enjoy a lot.
Then only his phone rings.
Sanskar takes the call: Yes.
Os: Sir, your sign is needed on a document.
Sanskar: What? You needed sign then why didn't you tell me today only?
Os: sir, That paper came today evening only and you left till then. So, can you sign tomorrow?
Sanskar: Tomorrow is Holi and it's holiday.
Swara looked at him as what he gonna do now. He told that he won't do a single work of office tomorrow.
Os: It's ok sir. I will come to your home and take your sign. Will that be okay sir?
Sanskar sees Swara who was now smiling watching his situation.
Swara (sign): It's ok, do it.
She turned to go to her side of bed but stopped listening Sanskar.
Sanskar: No need of that. I m not going to do any office related work tomorrow andd tell everyone that I won't attend even calls. So, not to call me tomorrow. I will sign that document day after tomorrow.
Saying this he disconnected the call.
Swara turned around t o look at him but Sanskar smilingly went to his side and lie down.
Sanskar (closing his eyes smilingly) Good night Swara.
Swara was feeling very happy. She also went to her side and slept hugging Arshit and a smile can be still seen on her face.
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