Author: Madhumita

Arjun switched on his laptop. Rana’s last words were ringing in his ears. “It was not an accident….. He was an IPS Officer just like you….. That was His marriage day….” Arjun signed in his mailbox & clicked open the mail sent by Vishal.He carefully looked at the young man’s picture on his laptop screen. Oval shaped face, square jawline, high forehead, bright eyes & extremely smart appearance in Police uniform. “IPS Reyansh Saxena” Arjun murmured to himself.”Son of IPS ChandraShekar Saxena.” Okay.So, his father was also an IPS! Arjun spoke to himself.”Completed Masters in History from Delhi University &…

Arjun locked door of his cabin &put the key in his pocket. He turned around & got collided with Bonnie. Bonnie- auchh! Arjun- sorry. Bonnie- It’s okay. It’s okay AM. I can understand that you are in hurry. It’s already late & your dear, newly wedded, injured wife must be waiting for you eagerly. Arjun raised his eyebrows. Bonnie- oh by the way, how is she? I mean Samaira. Arjun- Samaira is good. Bonnie- Glad to know. Anyway, hope now you understand that caring for someone whom you love doesn’t mean turning into a nurse. Arjun- no, till now, I…

Arjun rang the door bell of his house. Gitika opened the door & slightly smiled at Arjun. Gitika- Good Afternoon Sir. Arjun- Good Afternoon Officer. Gitika- Sir as you are in home, can I take my lunch break? I will be back within 30 minutes. Arjun- What is the need to go outside? Why don’t you have your lunch with us? Samaira- That’s what I was telling her. Gitika looked uncomfortable. Arjun (coming inside)- No need to feel awkward. It’s not a romantic midday lunch. So, you are not being a bone. Samaira- Gitika we are friends now. No need…

Samaira winced in pain as Arjun applied medicine on her wounds. Arjun softly caressed her forehead. “Sshh Samaira. I know it’s aching but I need to apply this medicine on your wounds & it’s almost done. You will soon become absolutely fine” Samaira nodded her head & Arjun again concentrated on applying medicine & to put new dressing on the wounds. Samaira looked in his eyes & she could see the hurt in his eyes as he is feeling her pain. Arjun pecked on her cheeks & lie down beside her. Samaira- So, from tomorrow you are joining your duty.…

“How can you be so stupid?” An angry male voice barked at Dev on the other side of the phone. Dev- I know what I did. It will not be harmful for our mission. In fact, from now, IPS Arjun Mehra will be more distracted regarding the safety of his wife than his work… The Man (cutting the words of Dev)- Really? No fool. He is that much passionate about his work that he will give his 100% despite all odds. In Fact, now I am worried that he will find a way to reach you for your this foolish…

“Switched off!!” A chill ran through Arjun’s spin. He gulped & again dialed Samaira’s number & again the mechanic female voice gave him the same answer. Arjun looked tensed. He rubbed his forehead & dialed Neil’s number. After three rings, Neil picked up the phone. Neil- Hey Arjun! Arjun- Is Samaira with you Neil? Are you guys still in office? Neil- What are you saying Arjun? I am at my home now & Samaira left almost an hour ago. She should reach home till now. Arjun don’t you dare to cancel the date, she is very much excited. In fact,…

Rajat slightly opened the door of Arjun’s cabin & looked inside, Arjun was working in his laptop. Rajat knocked on the door. Arjun looked up & gestured Rajat to come inside. Rajat entered with some files & sat on the chair in front of Arjun. After five minutes, Arjun put aside his laptop. Arjun- Yes Rajat. Rajat- Arjun, I have to share some important information with you. Arjun nodded his head. Rajat- well, first of all, our team checked all the details of that Job Agency from where Samrat Khanna hired his home servants. The Agency is Government registered &…

Arjun rested his head in his hands & began to rub his temples, trying to message away the throbbing headache. Samaira placed the plate full of roti & potato curry in front of him. Arjun took a bite but still he held his head. His skull pounding & there is an electric pain behind his eyes. Arjun winced, his brows furrowed tight with pain. Samaira looked at his face, her eyes full of concern. Samaira- What happen Arjun? Arjun ( in a low voice)- Not feeling well Samaira. Samaira rushed towards him & placed her hand on his forehead to…

Arjun finished the cigarette & stubbed out the left over in the ashtray. Arjun- Yes Rajat, the biggest mystery is till now definitely Samrat Khanna. See, we know nothing about his background. He married Piyali when she was pregnant with someone else’s child. The motive must be money & property or there may be some personal equation between them. Then, Piyali gone missing when Samaira was only four years old. I was checking the details, Piyali’s father, Aniket Chaudhary died in heart attack just after a year Piyali went missing, that mean in 1996. Now, my confusion is, why…