Chapter 1

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Part 1:

It's a Sunday morning. He walked past the doors and opened the doors of the main room. It's the usual place where his boss spends the weekends. He opened the door and stood standstill after seeing the scene.

His boss was lying down in a puddle of blood. He was stabbed at the right ribs. Beside him was a man who was on his knees and holding that knife.

"Sir!! ye aapne kya kiya??"

The man sitting by his side turned around startled. He saw the man's PA was looking at him all startled.

"nahi Shekhar. I didn't do it!!" he exclaimed while standing up.

The PA moved back. "no you killed him... you killed my Sir...!!!"

The man was feeling so helpless now. Who will believe him now?

***

Commissioner office:

He walked with a majestic stride. Many men saluted him as he passed by. He acknowledged them with a nod and walked past. He reached the door and knocked. He walked in with permission.

"Good morning Sir!"

Com.: Good morning Rathod. Aao baito.

Sam: thanks Sir. sorry I kept you waiting. Had some unfinished works.

Com.: I can understand. And yes, I can't wish for a better day for your reentry in ETF.

Sam: why Sir?

Comm. looked a bit stressed out. "Rathod. Ek case hai. abhi local police ke paas hai. I was thinking to pass it on to ETF. But was confused if to do it or not"

Sam: aise kaunsi case hai Sir, jo aapko mere team pe shak hone laga?

Com.: I never had a second thought on ETF, Rathod. Its... well, different.

Sam: kaise?

Comm. waited for a while and then said the reason. Sameer got its full intensity.

Sam: you are right sir. Its different, and difficult too.

***

ETF Office:

All were seated in the hall. Sunday is hardly a holiday for them. Arjun was going through the files, signing it. Sree was immersed in the laptop. Sakshi was completing her journal, while Chotu was taking a cup of coffee from the tray brought by Aisha.

Door opened and all looked up.

Sr: SIR!! aap...?

Sameer walked in with a smile. All got up except Arjun.

Sam: kyu? acha nahi laga?

Ch: aise thode na hai, Sir.

Sak: good to see you back Sameer.

Sameer acknowledged it and looked at Arjun who was watching everything, with whats so special?" look. He hadn't expected anything and turned to Aisha. "ek cup coffee milega?"

She nods and brings in a cup of coffee.

Sam: ab koi welcome speech ho, usse pehle ek news hai. I'm coming from Comm. office and we have a situation in hand.

All were surprised with a sudden start.

Sam: par... Sir ko thode confussion tha, ke ye case hame de ya nahi?

Ar: kyu?

Sam: its... a bit tricky.

Ar: firse koi atma, bhoot ya pishach tho nai?

Sam(in mind): is worse than that...

He sips another mouthful of coffee and places it back on the table. He looks everyone who was watching him.

"well.. aaj sabere ek murder hua hai... aur ye wahi case hai..."

Ar: and?

Sam: and... the name of prime suspect is... Mr. Suryakanth Rawte.