FIR lodged

6 months ago

Mikky

@MidnightLibrary

Sanyogita woke up in the morning to a rumpled bed sheet. Her eyes fell on the large wall clock displaying past eight-thirty in the morning. Her eyes went wide open upon realisation Prithvi was gone for nice for sure.
She was in deep sleep so he didn't want to wake her up early, She thought.
Sanyogita sat up on the soft mattress covering her naked frame under the navy blue quilt. Near the bed table, she found a letter.

Her eyebrows pulled down together on either side of her glabella . As she opened the letter and started reading, her skin heated at a mental image of what he said to her while making love to her yesterday night , a stomach full of butterflies in her body began to fly. She loved his natural fragrance in every inch of her skin .

It was an apology letter.
Sanyogita chuckled in her mind.
Her husband asked for her pardon for the mistake he had committed in her nightmare.
“ Pagal," a gentle chuckle in her crept at the outer corner of her lips

She wondered if in the future a day would come when Prithvi cheated on her in real life , what would she do??
The answer was no. Her husband Can't cheat on her. She has faith in himself more than anyone in her life.

There was another note mentioned in the last paragraph…
“ Jaan, there is a gift waiting for you in the living room. Hope you liked it “ followed by a small wink emoji

Sanyogita’s arrow remains straight at the last line for a few moments. She couldn't understand.
“ Gift?" What's that? “ She questioned in her brain.

Nevertheless, she dismissed her confusion aside and kissed the letter which her loyal husband wrote for his lady love.
She climbed down the bed and stepped inside the bathroom for a shower . It was then something that grabbed her attention which left her blushing from her core of heart.
She found her messy reflection in the mirror.

She planted a hard kiss on his lips, sucking at his lower lip, biting then releasing it with a naughty smile.
“You don’t know how long my soul was craving to feel the touch of your skin against my skin “ he whispered, while his hand reached for the soap, and immediately started to rub it on her smooth skin, moving down across her shoulder then around her firm breasts, then sliding his strong hands behind to message her back.
“ I loved to see you throbbing for me in the absence of mine, “ the girl said seductively pressing her curves against the man
The man smirked, “ I want to give punishment to the person who tests my patience level “
The girl was suddenly nervous, then saw him chuckle. She understood what was in his mind, as the soap streamed down their bodies, he began to kiss her lips.He pulled her abruptly to him, and felt her hard nipples against his body.
The cascade of waterfalls on them from the shower tab. Without any fraction he scooped her up in his arms, she wrapped her legs around his waist and she was clinging to him . He pinned her on the wall, standing beneath the shower tab . The man took full control . She understood he was ready for a steamy make-out season. The girl was breathing heavily, the man's strong thrust made her cry out innumerable moans .

After they finished, the man came out first from the bathroom, he was wiping his damp hair with a towel. He sat on the edge of the bed, and suddenly his mobile screen flashed a name. His gaze went fixed on the screen “ Ayesha “
After several rings, he picked up the call

“Gautam, how was the meeting ?”

He saw the girl coming out of the bathroom. She was in her white bathrobe, his eyes fell on her smooth sexy legs below the length of the bathrobe. She came and sat on his lap. Gautam wrapped his left arm around the girl.

“ Yes , baby, it was pretty good, “

“ I knew it. Don’t forget you have to return before Monday “

“Why ?”

The girl started to kiss his cheeks.
“ You forget “ Ayesha hissed sadly
Gautam frowned, trying to recall what Ayesha was meaning than a clever smile crept on his lips “ How we forget baby, it’s your birthday “

“ thank God you remember that “

“ Why not I, it was the day my love landed on this beautiful earth “ he sounded flirty

“Okay baby will call you later, you know na how much your husband is busy, I have another meeting “

“ Yeah I knew, take care “

“Hmm..love you “

After several minutes of talking, the call disconnected. Gautam put the mobile on the table adjacent to the bed. And wrapped the girl in his arms.

“You are married and yet you are running after me. you love me so much, then why don’t you divorce your wife “ the girl said with a lot of expectations

“ Diviya, of course, I love you …but don’t forget we have a deal we will both meet for sex only. We will never interfere with other personal lives “

Gautam didn't like when Diviya suggested that he leave his wife. He loved his wife, but just because he married doesn't mean he can have another woman in his life. After all, he was the bread earner of his family , and he took care of her every minor thing such as how many sarees, and jewellers she wanted on every occasion, Ayesha is a club member of a charity trust fund.

Gautam even gave funds to her. He was a perfect husband according to him as he gave everything that a wife wanted from her husband.

He is a successful businessman so why doesn't he deserve an extra relationship??. He wanted pleasure too in his busy schedule. That's why he had engaged in an extramarital affair with Diviya.

Gautam got up in haste and said, which sounded like a threat more than a love proposal, “ Ready for tonight's show. I want you in your best “ Gautam grabbed her hair and forcefully kissed her lips, blood coming out from her mouth. One drop of tears fell on her cheek.

Diviya sat there helpless, there was nobody to blame because she had chosen to suffer for her happiness.

Sanyogita came out fresh, she wore a saree which he gifted her during the early days of their relationship before their marriage.

She made herself ready as liked to see. Simple and confident.

She came downstairs and found Shambhavi was ready to leave.
Sanyogita's eyes fell on both the ladies, one was her grandmother-in-law and the second one was MrinaliniRoy, she was a Bengali girl. In her 40s she took care of Shambhavi when Both husband and wife left for office work.
Although Sanyogita stayed at home 3 days a week, she could take care of her grandmother.

“ Good morning Dadima!"* She came and gave a sweet peck over the temple of Shambhavi

"Good morning sweetheart!" Shambhavi responded with the same gesture

Sanyogita took a seat near Shambhavi “ Good Morning MrinaliniAunty"

“ Good morning beta!" Mrinaliniwho was pasting butter on the bread let out

“ Dadima… is your packing ready? MrinaliniAunty have you all the medicine of Dadima“

" Yes, beta I have taken everything.. just waiting for you“

" Okay .. “Sanyogita replied having cracked a tiny smile

" Prithvi already has left but before leaving he cautioned me that Aunty should take care of Grandma . As she can catch colds easily. He was worried so much about Shambhavi Aunty as if she was going to climb the rock instead of visiting at her younger sister's home”

Shambhavi and Sanyogita both giggle concurrently

“ No Aunty you, his worry is genuine. As Dadima has a habit of catching a cold that’s why she kept going her yoga “

Shambhavi shook her head positively

" Beta one cautiousness I too have from my side! “
" What so? “ Sanyogita eyes squint in bewilderment

" You two fight so much. I know husband-wife stupid fighting is natural but still as we both ladies will be gone you two don't indulge in something stupid like last night"

Mrinalini grinned hearing Shambhavi’s advice

Sanyogita felt embarrassed but she made a face” Dadima it was he who always shouted at me!"

“ Okay then shut up his mouth "

Sanyogita's eyes grew wide open

Mrinalini rolled her eyes

“ This young generation always takes advice wrongly. I meant to say whenever you do anything like this just call me and treat him in the name of me “ Shambhavi laugh

Sanyogita nodded her like a good girl demeanour

Mrinalini grinned more “ Shambhavi Aunty don't worry nothing will happen. Instead, they don't have the time to call you"

Shambhavi catches the naughty wink of Mrinali

Sanyogita's face flashes red . Nevertheless, she remained mute.

Shambhavi kept her hand over her granddaughter-in-law as a gesture of giving blessings “ Prayed to Bholenath, he always bound you two like these . Mrinalini told Siami to bring my Najar ki thali as I am going to do this before our departure. But in our absence, I told Prithvi to do this. In this way, it will help you both secure and calm. “

Sanyogita's eyes become doused “How much you care for us," she said in her brain. Then she saw she took out something from a velvety embroidery-designated pouch . A simple chain with a diamond pendant of Sri Krishna Gopal. She touches the pendant with her both eyelids and forehead then on her lips

“wow Dadima, it's so incredible “

" Thank you beta "
Sanyogita unfurled her mouth to ask but before that, Shambhavi leaned forward and placed the chain around her neck
“ Always keep this with you. Guruji gave this to me. It will keep both the mother and child safe “

" Thank you Dadima,” Sanyogita said to her grandmother

" Arey bas bas.. it's okay beta. You will be going to give birth to the heirs of the Malhotra family. We have to be very careful, don't we”

Sanyogita pressed her lips together.

Mrinalini Came with Siami after that Shambhavi did the aarti of Sanyogita.

They started their breakfast.
Salad, dim toast, coffee, tea, bread , boiled eggs, and juices were served at the breakfast table.

“ Beta I forgot to tell you …” Shambhavi paused ". Damu… just bring him here?" “

Sanyogita saw her grandmother-in-law staring intently at something behind her back. She, feeling a bit confused, turned around to see what captured her attention. After a moment, Sanyogita turned back to her grandmother-in-law and asked, "What's going on? Is everything okay? Dadima what you forgot to tell me ?? And who are you bringing here by Damu Kaka? “

“ Beta I forgot… .

Before she ended her words, Sanyogita's eyebrows moved slowly down in the middle above her nasal root.

She saw a huge physique, standing straight, he could be over 6 feet in height and as tall as strong. She could sense the way his black uniform wrapped around his masculine body.

“ Good morning Madam .. Mr. Christopher Desouza. Your bodyguard “

Sanyogita commenced to cough as the juice entered the wrong pipe. His words echoed in her brain

“BBBB.. .. bodyguard!!" “ Sanyogita muttered softly when her cough subsided after a few minutes.

" Yes Beta, Prithvi told me in the morning then you were sleeping. He said you are tired because of work late so you need rest . He told me to give this information when you come downstairs “

Sanyogita’s cheeks turned red, and last night flashed before her eyes. But she gave me a pause last night.

“ But he told me nothing else about this! “ She sounded as surprised as disappointed.

"Don't worry, my dear. It's a wise decision he has made and I support him in it . Even the two of you will always have bodyguards. Our surroundings have changed and crimes like snatching, kidnapping, murder, and gambling have become a fashion trend nowadays. Mrinal was saying in this morning's newspaper that one of the owners of a five-star hotel was running a women trafficking racket right under the nose of the Mumbai police…”Shambhavi took a break as she turned her face to ask Mrinalini

“, what's the name of that person… ?

“ Narayan Rao “

Upon hearing the name Sanyogita thought her breathing paused for a moment. But in reality, she could hear the thudding impulse against her ear. Her heart was pumping so faster she was scared her grandmother would be worried if she heard it.

" Yes.. naam itna Mahan but Kam dekho… shaitano wali… yesterday night Mumbai police raided his hotel and all his business was sealed in India..

Sanyogit stared at both the ladies with surprise. She balanced herself on the chair where she was setting

“ Dadima, could you show me the newspaper?"

“ Don't worry beta, forget about this. The people like this will deserve this. Bure logo ke saath bura hi hota hai aur ache logo ke saath acha! “

Sanyogita gave a weak smile but her mind was roaming through the news that she got just a minute ago.

Shambhavi bit her tongue “ Alas!! Hey bhagwan… Christopher, take a seat here. Let's have breakfast together. sorry beta I forgot “

Christopher who remained silent in the entire conversation parted his lips " It's okay Madam. I have already had my breakfast “

" Sure? “

" Yes Madam “

Sanyogita noticed that he spoke very little and wondered how she would survive with such a quiet cum Mute wall.

She didn't have the habit of keeping quiet when she had company.
Then something came back through her mind ..
“ Jaan a gift is waiting for you in the living room “ and his wink emoji.

Now things are clear to her.

“Prithvi you can't do this to me. “ She whimpered deep down.
She would be surrounded by Christopher's eyes always whenever she would be out, which meant Prithvi would get every minor movement of her.

She was happy that she didn't have to lie to him like before but was worried he would not let her take any step which was dangerous for her life. Nevertheless, she thought to be friendly with him but she recalled the movie Bodyguard of Salman Khan and how he used to make Kareena Kapoor exercise at every dawn.
If he asked her to do anything like that she would not spare her husband.

Sanyogita took an oath in her mind.

“Christopher “" Sanyogita said in a softer accent

" Yes Madam! “

" We agreed to have breakfast. But when we all have food didn't look good you are standing there “

" It's okay Madam. I'm fine “

"No come. Here at least take a coffee! “

Christopher opened his mouth but Shambhavi paused him

" Yes beta come.. we will not hear any excuses. And if your madam get angry that means Sir will angry “

Sanyogita laughed when her grandmother remarked. And she learned how to handle her new bodyguard.

Christopher came and took a seat chair away from me. The ladies. The maid came and poured the coffee.
Although he sipped, Sanyogita thought she met a robot who drank coffee.

… … … ….

Sanyogita asked Shambhavi and Mrinalini to drop both the ladies at the airport.
Shambhavi agreed with her as she too wanted to spend little quality time with her before leaving.

Sanyogita bid bye to both the ladies. As soon as came to the airport she took a seat in the car, plugged the earbuds in her external acoustic meatus, and went through this morning's news on YouTube.
She was stunned to hear everything. Moreover, Narayan Rao was in the ICU, and his one-sided Body was paralyzed due to a stroke.

On the way, a local magazine store vendor stole her attention. She asked the driver to stop the car. And ordered Christopher to buy a newspaper for her.
Sanyogita felt awkward as she never used to be with a bodyguard and she liked to do her work by herself. Middle-class people never think about it. They can enjoy the world as their own but the crisis was of money. But no money is less as you are satisfied with what you have as a result of your hard work.

Sanyogita checked her wrist watch which showed it was 10.35 in the morning. Prithvi was still in a meeting, no chance she could talk to him before lunch, and if she waited for him again another day would be gone. And Riddhima’s culprit would get a chance to escape.

After going to and fro on both sides she phone-called someone
“ Hello "

“ Yes Madam"

“ Arjun, when will Prithvi's meeting end ?"

“ Madam, it will take time. I couldn't tell you exactly right now. Sir is very busy “

" Okay, then please give my message to him later. Said Prithvi I'm going to Bhiwandi “

“ Okay Madam”

" Thank you “

After that, she disconnected the call.

Sanyogita couldn't take the chance when she had a strong weapon in her hand. Even God too wanted to give justice to an innocent girl.

… … ..

One and a half hours later they reached Riddhima's house.

Sanyogita took a long breath before stepping towards the house.

She told Christopher to wait for her in the car but he denied having no option; she asked him to wait for her by standing near the car.
She couldn't take him with her as seeing a male would feel uncomfortable.

The door was open after the fifth ringing.

Sanyogita could see someone peeking through a gap between the two doors.

As soon as she saw Riddhima's mother's eyes go wide she shot her a sharp glance

“haye Deva!!! Mrs Malhotra, you come again??. I plead with you by folding my Hand… please don't come here. Please be kind to us. “

Sanyogita watched her panicking whenever she tried to talk to her. A little bit of her could smell the reason for her fear. But that day she was determined to make her convince at anyhow.

“ Aunty please hear me just once ..

" No Mrs Malhotra let me live me and my daughter please “
She was about to slam the door in front of Sanyogita's face but the door restrained from closing midway. There was a few centimetres gap between it's edge touching the wall

“ Aunty, I Have something to show you . Narayan Rao is hospitalised and his entire illegal business has been sealed by CBI “

Sanyogita's low-pitched voice cracked as she shouted. She closed her eyes helplessly.

“ What?"

Sanyogita lifted her eyelids as the curious voice fell on her ears.

“ Yes Aunty "

She saw Riddhima’s mother gaping at her with innumerable questionable gaze.
She showed her the newspaper.
........
It was the first time Sanyogita stepped inside Riddhima’s house. The first question she asked as soon as entire the house
“ How is Ridhima now?? Although she knew about the answer the word slipped out of her mouth

Riddhima heard her but pretended to ignore her asking.

She told her to sit in a chair.

Sanyogita notices her surroundings. It was a small living room, slightly broken old tiles , not a living room exactly but a small room that could be occupied 5 lives easily for chit-chat.

There weren't many accessories. Two plastic chairs, one small freeze again small old model TV of Samsung.

Renuka came with a glass of water
“ Thank you," Sanyogita said. She gulped the water in a go.

After that keep the glass on a small table

Riddhima’s mother came and stood before her, seeing her standing Sanyogita also got up on her knees but Ridhima’s mother told her
" Seat Mrs Malhotra. I'm fine. “

She gave him an awkward glance " Where is Riddhima? “

" She is in her room ?! “

" Can I meet her just once? “

Ridhima’s mother stared at her for a while then told her “Yes you can"

Sanyogita exhales a hopeful breath.

" Ridhu, कुणीतरी भेटायला आलंय!" She said in a Marathi accent

No reply came out.

Sanyogita felt bad not because she couldn't meet Riddhima but because she couldn't find a better way to approach her.

“ Can I go myself to see her??

Ridhima's mother nodded her head. She even felt bad for denying this woman who came to approach since the day she hospitalised her daughter.

“ Okay come with me"

After two long stairs lead her to the 2nd room on the first floor.

Sanyogita felt somebody had squeezed her lungs as she found difficulty after seeing Riddhima.
She kept her head aside .. gazing at the wall.
Don't know what she was trying to find out from that.
The cervical neckband was still around her neck. Bruise marks across her lips gradually turned black. She concluded they developed after the scoundrels punched her face following the assault.

Sanyogita struggled to take even slow steps, feeling as though the ten steps ahead of her were ten miles away.

She had never felt as helpless before as she did now. Why does life shower flowers on some, but be so cruel to others?

Sanyogita took a seat on a chair kept beside the bed.

“ Ridhima" Her whisper was as low as soft

Sanyogita was called her name once more

This time she caught a glimpse of movement on her face

Sanyogita felt somebody squeezing her chest so hard as if breathing was difficult for her.

Riddhima's left eye was dark as if ink had been smeared. Her gaze was lifeless with no emotions in it.

Sanyogita controls herself as she soon erupts in a howl.

“ I know you?"

Sanyogita conveyed her a shocking gaze

“ You are Anushka's sister-in-law"

“ Then you know me, glad to hear?"

“ Why did you come here ?"

“ Ridhima !...

" I don't want to meet anyone?? Please
Chale Jaye ..

Ridhima become distressed

Her mother came to make her calm down

“ "I'm sorry, Ridhima. I had no intention of hurting you. But I would appreciate it if you could listen to me just once. After that, I promise to take your words into consideration," Sanyogita said, keeping her voice as gentle as possible.

Renuka was terrified seeing her sister's distorted situation

“ "Riddhima, why are you punishing yourself when we all know you're innocent? The ones who should be ashamed and punished are now walking around the city with pride. By not standing up against them, you have empowered those scoundrels who knew there was nothing they could do if you spoke out. They're cowards and spineless. These people have no existence apart from money, which is why they made you and your family scared."

Ridhima didn't answer back

Sanyogita proceeded with her eyes moistening “ Ridhima, even God wants them to be punished. That's why CBI has banned the entire business of Narayan Rao in India, and he is in ICU."

Ridhima gaped at Sanyogita. She has ample questions in those black irises of her.

“ Yes, see it! Sanyogita nodded her head as if she could read her silence. She showed her newspaper and also opened YouTube how the media and opposition party were bursting against the matter. Now their black money has also gone . We can win against them ”

“ Mrs Malhotra, can I ask you something?"

Sanyogita turned her head towards Riddhima's mother and looked at her

“ How did your forehead get cut?"

A chuckle crept on her lips.. she described whatever happened on the road.

Hearing everything, Riddhima's mother put her hand over her mouth" Hey Deva !!

Ridhima was even a stunt

" Mrs Malhotra but they are so dangerous.. unless they will never attack you!

“ Wrong Aunty, they are scared because I reached the saviour of those scoundrels. They knew they couldn't stop me if I reached to you all”

" Ridhima we are all with you, now if you stay here in your room nothing will happen. Your culprit will again target you and don't know how many Riddhima will be in the future.
You aren't alone. Entire India is with you…for Nirbhay whole of India was thundering against those till they got hanged in jail … these aren't going to vain… people with you..I'm with you.. we will all fight against them till we show them their monster reflection of them in the mirror “

" Already so many days have gone by. And further delay will remove much more evidence.

Ridhima didn't want to show those monsters ladkiya un Darindro ki havas mitane ke bhagwan ki de huy den nahi hai.. We women have our own dignity .. and now you have to show them you aren't weak. You are much stronger than those cowards. They did the crime they should be getting punished“

Ridhima gazed at Sanyogita without blinking.

Sanyogita extended her right hand towards her, waiting for her to clasp it against her.

It was a few moments later Ridhima's trembling hand skimmed against her and she put her palm over her. Sanyogita interlocks the finger

“ Can I ask you something?" Ridhima questions after releasing the clasped

" Yes, pucho! “

" All that news on social media was right? “

"No matter how hard you try, there will always be a few groups of people who will try to bring you down and make it difficult for you to stand up again. They will say things that will break you down from the inside out. You can't truly understand the depth of the ocean by standing on the shore, you have to jump in and feel its coldness on your skin. “

" Matlab, those are rumours? “

" Very soon the truth will come out. And Janvi, Riddhima's culprit will be in their real place. Jail, including a death sentence “

Hearing Sanyogita's determination, a profound darkness within Riddhima's life erupted like a thunderstorm.

..............

Ridhima stepped into the local police station, her heart still racing from the traumatic events of the previous night. She approached the front desk, where a sub-inspector greeted her with a sympathetic nod. He led her to a quiet corner, pulled out a pad and pen, and asked her to recount the incident.

Ridhima took a deep breath and began her statement, her voice trembling at first but growing stronger with each word. "Shubham Tripathi and I started dating in our first year of college. Everything seemed perfect until we met his old friends on a group trip. That's when I discovered his drug addiction and how two of his friends tried to misbehave with me. We fought about it, but he begged for forgiveness, and I wanted to believe him."

She paused, collecting her thoughts before continuing. "On December 26th, we received an invitation to a friend's birthday party from Shubham's friends. They apologized for their previous behavior, and we accepted. The party was scheduled for December 29th. Initially, everything seemed fine, but then I couldn't find Shubham anywhere. That's when I saw him, drugged and helpless. I tried to escape, but the guests had already left, and those monsters...they started biting me with their canine teeth."

Ridhima's voice cracked as she relived the horror. "I pleaded with them to stop, but they didn't listen. I thought I was going to die, but It felt like life was giving me another chance."

The sub-inspector's expression remained empathetic as he scribbled notes on his pad. "Can you describe the perpetrators and the location of the party?" he asked gently.

Ridhima nodded, trying to recall every detail. "The party was at a secluded farmhouse on the outskirts of town. I remember seeing a large oak tree with a swing near the entrance. And the perpetrators...they were Shubham's friends, Mohit, and Ayush. They were the ones who tried to misbehave with me earlier, and they were also the ones who...who attacked me."

The sub-inspector's expression turned grim as he noted down the names and details. "We'll make sure to investigate and apprehend the culprits. Can you tell me more about Shubham's drug addiction? Did he have any suppliers or connections?"

Ridhima hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. But something about the sub-inspector's kind eyes put her at ease. "Shubham had mentioned someone named 'Sam' who supplied him with drugs. I don't know much about Sam, but Shubham seemed to be in deep with him."

The sub-inspector nodded thoughtfully. "We'll look into it. In the meantime, I want you to be careful, Ridhima. If you feel threatened or harassed in any way, don't hesitate to reach out to us."

Ridhima nodded, feeling a sense of relief washed over her. Maybe, just maybe, justice would be served.

Sanyogita gave a petition for police protection in hand, ready to submit it on behalf of Riddhima's family. As she approached the front desk, she was surprised to see a familiar face - ACP Zunaid Yusuf Imam Mallick, standing by the water cooler, sipping a cup of tea.

"Officer, you're here?" Sanyogita asked, her eyebrows raised in surprise.

Zunaid turned to her, a hint of a smile on his face. "Oh, I was in the vicinity, so I thought I'd drop by and check on things. And you are...?"

Sanyogita's eyes sparkled with triumph. "Mission accomplished, ACP. Finally, Riddhima agreed to lodge the FIR."

Zunaid's expression changed from casual to stunned. He stared at Sanyogita, his eyes wide with disbelief. "It's unbelievable, Mrs. Malhotra! You've done the impossible. I've been trying to convince her for weeks."

Sanyogita beamed with pride, her eyes shining with a sense of accomplishment. "Well, someone has to make sure justice is served. And I'm glad I could be of help."

She held up the newspaper, the headline "Mumbai Police Crack Down on Narayan Rao's Black Business" emblazoned across the front page. "If anything deserves praise, it's this. This raid has given Riddhima and her mother a new hope for justice."

Zunaid chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "You're a true champion, Mrs. Malhotra. I'm impressed."

Sanyogita smiled back, her face warm with pleasure. "Officer..."

Zunaid held up a hand, his expression teasing. "AAP chahe toh mujhe mere naam se bula sakte hai... you can address me as Zunaid only."

Sanyogita's eyes sparkled with mischief as she said, "Okay, fine then. You can address me as Sanyogita, and only Bhabhi."

Zunaid's cheeks flushed, but he controlled the sudden heat, his expression turning neutral. "But I think I'm older than you in age," he protested, a hint of teasing in his voice.

Sanyogita's gaze locked onto his, her smile unwavering. "That doesn't matter. You can address me as Bhabhi, just like Anushka does."

ACP Zunaid Yusuf Imam Mallick's smile returned, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Btw, Zunaid, would you know about this dark racket business of Narayan Rao before?"

Sanyogita's eyes narrowed, her interest piqued. Zunaid shook his head. "No, Bhabhi. Maybe it's a secret mission. And it's under CBI, so I have nothing to do with it."

Sanyogita nodded thoughtfully, her mind racing with possibilities. "Zunaid, how about the condition of Jagga and his two friends?"

Zunaid's expression turned serious. "Bhabhi, the other two boys are quite better than this morning. But Jagga is still in the ICU." His voice took on a warning tone. "Bhabhi, tell Mr. Malhotra not to take the law into his own hands like this. He can be arrested!"

" Bhabhi's other two boys are quite better than the morning. But Jagga is still in the ICU. Bhabhi tells you one thing Mr. Malhotra shouldn't take the law in his hand like this. He can be arrested!

Sanyogita's glare pinned ACP Yusuf, her eyes blazing with a mix of fear and determination.

Zunaid's expression softened, and he smiled warmly to ease her tension. "No, in that case, as it came under defense, he saved you from those goons. And being an influential man, he can easily get spared. I'm telling you this for the future. If such things happen again..."

Sanyogita's voice cut him off, her words firm and resolute. "No, this will not happen again in the future. And whatever he did, it was just to save his wife. Unless you also know the outcome."

Zunaid's smile faded, and he remained silent, his eyes locked onto Sanyogita's. The air was thick with unspoken understanding.

Sanyogita's voice broke the silence, her tone earnest. "One request, Zunaid... please make sure not a single culprit gets spared in this case. Ridhima will get her justice very soon."

Zunaid's expression turned grave, his nod almost imperceptible. "I'll ensure that, Bhabhi. Justice will be served."

" You can keep faith in me, Bhabhi, I and my teammates will be investigating this case. You can trust us. We will do our best. Moreover Narayan Rao's black racket business will have a huge impact on his public image. Opposition parties will not spare the ruling party. And it's a sensitive issue Ridhima will get her justice. But they have to keep patience “

" Thank you Zunaid..I will be with them don't worry”

“ Bhabhi tells you one thing: don't drag yourself now onwards. As these people are very dangerous, by knowing your identity they will try to throw mud on your reputation as well as it will have a bad influence on Mr. Malhotra's image. I hope you're understanding what I'm saying??“

Sanyogita watched Zunaid silently. She knew what they had gone through for the past four months

“ "I appreciate your concern, Officer. If the police conduct their work diligently, it will benefit the common people. Ultimately, we common people depend on the effectiveness of your honest Cop who are into this system . Thank you for alerting me, and please keep in mind the importance of preserving my husband's reputation."

Zunaid nodded his head “ Sure Bhabhi. it's our duty "

Sanyogita reciprocated with a grateful-to-you smile

They left the police station along with Riddhima, her mother, and her younger sister Renuka..they headed to the criminal Lawyer Indrani Jaiswal's Office.

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Author note: I apologize for keeping you all waiting. I was occupied with my work, studies and other things. I hope you enjoyed the chapter. If you liked it, please rate it and leave your valuable thoughts in the comments box. Thank you and have a good night. 🌉🙏❤️