Hola lovely people!
Yes I am back with yet another piece of writing. Now let me warn you this one is the most crappiest piece I have ever written. I am not even kidding. I still don't know why I wrote it or where I GOT THE BIZARRE idea from but Mein Padaish hi pagal hoon so expect the unexpected from me. Just in case you die of shock. Just kidding!
I think this will be a two shot...but I am not sure...so here I post the first part.
Now the music I used here is one my favorites, but I cut some of it's lyrics so if you wanna listen to the whole song there is a link below!
Without further adieu, Bon Lire!
OS: We Own the Night
"Here Liz I am open!"
It was an intense basketball match going on in the community center. The opposing team was 16 and the other one (Ice breakers) was 16. One more shot and the Ice breakers will win.
"Dribble Riya! Make a break for it and do a lay up," Liz shouted.
Riya Mukherjee, the research specialist of ETF was a part of the team as along with Liza, the forensic expert. It was like a routine for them. Whenever both of them would get time they would meet up with the rest of the team to practice and prepare for these tournaments every year. Though it was hard to manage fighting criminals all day and then coming to practice but they did. It's called commitment and passion to do what they love. And it doesn't just apply to basketball, their job, their life, everything.
Right now it was one of those moments where the crowd has held their breath as Riya makes a break to put up a shot. There is a defender close by following her. Is she going to get it in? Or is she not?
The ball leaves her hand as she does a layup. It touches the corner of the square on the backboard and circles around the rim. Every player on the court have their eyes on the basket. The ball circles around the rims for a few more second and drops through the basket touching the floor.
There is a moment of silence...and then the audience bursts into a loud applaud and whistles. Riya jumps in the air shouting, "Yes!"
While the rest of her team comes running up to her. They all hug her at the same time, which causes all of them to fall to the floor. All of them have a big smile on their faces.
Soon the ending ceremony of the tournament takes place. All the teams that have participated in this season are seated at their respective places. The coordinator of this year's tournament is at the mike.
"It has been a great pleasure this year to host a tournament of such an amazing and sportive game called Basketball. Hats off to all the teams that came out here to play. All of you are winners for me but as the program requires there to be one winner... So, this years champion's trophy goes to the ICE BREAKERS!"
A bunch of confetti are shot into the air and the audience roar again with their whistles and applauds. The Ice breaker team comes up on stage to receive their medals and the music blares on the speakers.
We Own the Night, by The Wanted {http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q279ISkGLyk}
May our hearts be full like our drinks tonight
May we sing and dance 'til we lose our minds
We are only young if we seize the night
Tonight we own the night
Tonight we own the night
La la la la la
La la la la la
When my time is over, lying in my grave
Written on my tombstone, I want it to say,
"This man was a legend, a legend of his time.
When he was at a party, the party never died."
Hey, everybody's got a dream so what do you say
Are we making history?
May our hearts be full like our drinks tonight
May we sing and dance 'til we lose our minds
We are only young if we seize the night
Tonight we own the night
Tonight we own the night
The presenter finally handed the trophy to the whole team! And they held it up showing it off to everyone in the crowd. It was indeed a proud moment for them.
The ending ceremony was finished soon. Except for the winning team, the coach, and a few members from the organization stayed behind to take some photos. Riya and Liza were taking selfies with their team members with the trophy. After all it was a memorable moment.
While Liza was busy with photos Riya's eye caught a group of people coming in through the door. Their backs were to her so she couldn't see their faces. They were talking to the Janitor who was cleaning up the confetti.
"Ri! What are you doing over there staring at people? Come here na! We are having so much fun."
"Yeah coming Liz." Riya ignored the familiar presence she felt and headed back towards her team.
Soon the Photo session was over and the whole team had planned to celebrate this victory at the Discovery Square with delicious food, ice cream, and coffee! Every member of the organization and the team were invited to this victory party.
Most of the people dispersed to get ready for the party as they were leaving very soon. Riya and Liza stayed behind to look at the photos that were taken. That's when someone came up to the coordinator who was with them to give a message.
"Ma'am some people are here to see you."
"At this hour? Who are they?"
"They called themselves the ETF team. They are here for some investigation."
As soon as the words fell on Riya and Liza'a ears their head shot up as if someone had smacked them on the head. Technically they hadn't told anyone on the ETF team that they were playing basketball after the working hours. Which is why they were turning up late to work for quite sometime as the team practiced at night.
With that the coordinator left both of them by themselves.
"Ri...ab kya kareiiinnn. Agar Damn it ko pata chala na ki ham office hours ke baad ye karte hai and that's why we are late to work the next morning...Hamari to shamat aa jayegi."
"Oh my sweet Lord! Why do you do this with us? Hamne aapka kya bigada hai."
"Tere Lord ko yaad karne se kuch nahi hoga...chal yahan se nikalte hai. Warna aaj hamein tera Lord bhi nahi bacha payega."
Saying that Liza ran out the doors to get her stuff and leave the place as quickly as possible.
"Wait Liz! I am coming as well." Riya ran after her as well.
Just as they had gotten their stuff from the locker room the ETF team came out the coordinator's office. Both of them halted in their tracks and hid behind a water cooler.
"This was a dead end as well. Damn it!"
"But sir, at least we found out that the victim was a member of this center two years ago. This might help us link something's."
"Hmm...You maybe right Ayesha. By the way Riya ya Liza ka koi message nahi aya?"
"No sir, It's seems strange. They never ignore my call."
"Well, they have been acting strange for the past month." Arjun said sarcastically.
"Wow Rawte! Thanks for stating the obvious." Rathore retorted back.
Both Shree and Chotu looked at each other and shook their heads in a "Inka-kuch-nahi-ho-sakta" way. That's when Shree saw some people behind the water cooler. There were Riya and Liza...hunched over one and other listening to the conversation, Seems like they had also seen Shree looking at them.
Riya gestured with her lip on her mouth for shree to stay quiet. Liza also pleaded with her eyes to do the same. Shree was shocked seeing them in a basketball uniform that too hiding behind a water cooler. He managed to mouth the words "What are you doing here?" to them without the others noticing.
And Riya mouthed back, "We'll explain later."
Liza added, "Get them out of here" gesturing towards the rest of the team.
Shree nodded and spoke to the team, " Uh Sir I think we should call it a day. It's already late and I think we'll be able to think more thoroughly if we all get some sleep."
"You are right Shree. We should leave now." Saying this Rathore left the place followed by everyone else.
Riya and Liza got up from behind the water cooler and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Today was close! But Techy sen ka jawab nahi...vo utna bhola bhi nahi hai jitney dikhne mein dikta hai."
"Oye Hoyee...Shreedevi tujhe bhola lagta hai. How cuweetee!"
"Oh Stop it you! Now let's get out of here."
Both of them chose to leave the place through the back entrance.
"Dude we are going to be late for the party! Hurry up Ri!" Liza said jogging towards the doors.
"I am coming!" Riya shouted back but Liza was already out the back doors.
"Itna tez bhaag ne ki kya zaroorat hai! It's not like you are racing with a cheetah or something for God's sake. People these days!" she mumbled to herself pushing open the doors and stepping outside.
But as soon as she did, she found herself facing the epitome of anger, furiousness, rage...you name it. His eyes were locked on her face and he was standing in his "You-are-a-dead-man (or woman in this case)" stance, which usually meant he has his arms folded on his chest and head tilted at a certain angle. Leaving a space between his legs as he stood with his Samjhe ya Samjhaoun face on. Yup, it was none other than ACP Arjun Suryakant Rawte.
As Riya's eyes ventured behind him, she saw Shree, Chotu, Rathore sir, and Ayesha standing with a similar but more softer look on their faces. And their stood Liza with her head bowed down like a guilty child who had stolen a cookie from the jar. "Oh my Effing Lord! I think the beans are spilt. Now how the heck do I make coffee without beans?" Riya thought. "Riya focus at the situation at hand." She told herself.
"Greetings to you all as well," Riya said hesitantly, "What a coincidence...me and Liza had come here to workout. And we met you all! It's a small word!"
"Indeed it is Riya. So small that you are lying to cover it up. I though you were just irresponsible but now you have shown me that you are a liar as well," came Arjun's reply.
"Rawte that's enough. Riya what was the need of lying to us? I expected better from you," Rathore said in a disappointed voice.
"But basketball is a cardio work out. So technically I am telling the truth," Riya said in a childish tone bowing her head to the ground.
This statement made Shree, Chotu, Ayesha, and Liza smile. Even both the ACP's smiled inwardly but didn't show it.
Chotu said, " Par hamne basketball ka naam to liya hi nahi."
Riya's eyes widened at the above statement. "You people knew all along. You knew that Liza and I used to come here after the shift. And you still managed seem like you didn't," Riya said in shock.
"Well, when two of your best officers are making you even more proud out there on the court how can you not feel happy? Plus this is one of the sports where all the training comes in handy!" Rathore said with a mischievous grin.
"Haw! Rathore sir I didn't know there was this side of you that existed as well," Liza blurted out before self could stop herself. Everyone ended up having a good laugh at this one even the Akdu Rawte. But before anyone could notice he composed himself.
His eyes were locked on Riya. Hearing her laugh like that caught him in a trance. What was this he was feeling? As if his heart just lurched out to grab this opportunity to feel again. Something he wasn't yet aware of was blooming between the two.
"So shall we go to the party...they are waiting for you!" Ayesha said smiling.
"Wait? How do you know about the party?" Riya asked.
"Who do you think organized it ?" Shree winked.
"Why do you think we came here in the firs place?" Chotu said in a matter of fact way.
"But...I still don't get the point behind all of this though," Riya asked confused.
"You'll see." Arjun said in his usual tone. This made Riya look to him again. Something about his eyes told her that tonight was going to be a good night!
All of them got into the ETF SUV and left for the party venue.
May our hearts be full like our drinks tonight
May we sing and dance 'til we lose our minds
We are only young if we seize the night
Tonight we own the night
~To be continued...
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