Part 73 Why?

Arnav had no idea who killed the shooter. At the same time, he didn't believe that the dead man could be the shooter. It may be a plot to divert the police. As of now, nothing can say.

"But how did he die?" Arnav asked the inspector.

"Maybe, one of his enemies killed him..."

"Ohhh..."

"Yeah, his body has been wounded by a knife many times. We are suspecting that he must have fought with someone. After all, he is a criminal..."

"Do you have any idea, who can it be?"

"I inquired his neighbours but none of them knows anything... Can you come to the mortuary? It will be useful for us if you identify him"

"Sure... I will be there in an hour."

Arnav disconnected the call.

"Where are you going, Arnavji? You have promised me not to leave RM..." Khushi asked him pouting.

"The shooter has died...."

Cutting him,

"Really?" She asked widening her eyes.

"Yeah... someone has killed him it seems."

"Killed? Who, Arnavji?" she was shocked.

Arnav nodded his head left and right, pressing his lips.

"No idea... the inspector called me to the hospital to identify the shooter."

"But how do they know he is the shooter?"

"His gun and the bullets shot on our farmhouse are matching..."

"Ohh..."

"I have to go to the Government hospital. I will be back soon..."

"Arnavji... the shooter died but we don't know who is behind this... who guided him... and we can't say only one man is the shooter. What if it is a drama to divert the police and get you out?" She asked him nervously.

"Yeah... we can assume many possibilities and police are investigating it. They will find everything. Don't worry." Arnav said touching her shoulder.

"I will also come with you. Please take me too." she pleaded.

"Khushi, I'm going to Mortuary. I don't want you to come to that place. Try to understand it's not a place to visit a soft-hearted person like you."

"Be careful Arnavji..." She said sadly.

"I will be careful...ok..."

She nodded ok. Arnav got changed quickly and started towards the Government Hospital. Though his eyes were on the road his mind was thinking about all the recent happenings of his life. Who wants him to die? Who has that much venom for him? Only he is the target or...Khushi? And, what about Khushi's father? Where did he go? What if he is the one who got killed? This is why he didn't want Khushi to accompany him. Even though she hates her father she will break down if she sees him in this condition. Arnav gulped hard.

He reached the hospital and saw the inspector standing near the mortuary. Parking the car, he came to him.

"Please come with me sir," The inspector said.

Arnav nodded yes and followed the inspector. There is a dead body being wrapped with a white cloth. Arnav slowly reached the dead body and sighed in relief as it was not Vikram. Arnav didn't see the man ever.

"Could you recognize him?" The inspector asked Arnav.

"No sir... I never had seen him before."

"Look at this, Sir." The inspector handed a folded paper to Arnav.

Arnav opened it and raised his eyebrows. RM address and phone number, AR address and phone number, farmhouse address, and almost all the Raizada's phone numbers were in it.

"This is what made us suspect that he must be the shooter, sir. And I already told you that the bullets matched. If you don't know him, someone might have hired him to kill you. We will find the reason behind the attack very soon."

"Thank you, inspector, you can call me anytime..."

"Thank you, sir, you have to be careful until we find the main culprit behind the attack."

"Ok inspector."

Arnav shook hands with the inspector and left the hospital. Arnav reached RM. That's when Aman's number flashed on his mobile. Attending the call, Arnav got down from the car and headed in.

"Yeah, Aman..."

"How are you and Khushi?"

"Yeah, we are fine. I just came from the hospital as the inspector wanted me to identify the dead body."

"Could you?"

"No... I had never seen him."

"Ohh"

"Why did you call me?"

"Some files need your signature. You no need to come to the office, ASR. I will come to RM to get your signature."

"That's ok Aman. I and Khushi will come to the office after lunch."

"You may get beaten up by Khushi if you leave RM, ASR... be careful" Aman teased.

Arnav smiled inwardly as it had already happened. That amazing moment had happened last night.

"We will meet you in AR. bye"

Arnav disconnected the call and entered in. he saw Khushi talking with Raizadas, sitting in the living room. Seeing him, she rushed to him and Arnav showed his palm.

"Don't come near me. I'm coming from the mortuary. Let me take bath." He went to his room.

Khushi followed him, questioning.

"What happened Arnavji?"

"The shooter had all the details of ours."

"What police said?"

"He said he will find the person behind the attack."

"Ohh..."

"We are going to AR after lunch. Get ready."

"But why?"

"I have to sign for a few upcoming deals. It's important."

Khushi nodded ok.

Arnav told everything to Raizadas while eating. Khushi got ready to go to AR. They left RM. Arnav and Khushi discussed the incident on the way to AR. When they reached AR, Arnav dropped Khushi at the entrance and went to the parking lot to park the car. When he stopped the car, he saw through the rearview mirror that someone is watching him from behind the pillar. Arnav recognized the person. He is his father-in-law.

Arnav got down from the car and stood leaning on the car, folding his hands. Vikram revealed himself from behind the pillar.

"Why are you following us?" Arnav asked little hardly.

"I need help from you," he asked genuinely.

"What help?" Arnav frowned.

"Please, promise me you will do it for me..." it was a plea.

"I can't promise without knowing the matter," Arnav said strictly.

"Only you can do it."

Arnav shrank his eyes. Composing himself,

"If it is so, I will do it," he said.

Vikram removed a jewel box from his bag and extended it to Arnav.

"Please give it to Khushi."

Arnav looked at the box, without getting it from him and then his face.

"You don't have to doubt me. I bought it from my earnings which I got as a salary for working in the jail for the past ten years." He said the last word in a feeble tone.

"Khushi won't accept it," Arnav said sighing.

"That's why I'm asking for your help. Please... As a father, I didn't do anything for her. Give me a little satisfaction... please..." he pleaded.

"Do you want me to lie to Khushi?" Arnav asked to shut him up.

But, Vikram smiled.

"Certainly not... I heard ASR has tactics to turn anything possible... you can do it. Please search for an idea and give it to her. "

Arnav amazed. It seems, Vikram is inquiring about him too. Arnav thought for a while and nodded yes.

"Thank you... thank you so much..." Vikram said, giving the box to Arnav.

"You are Khushi's father. Because of you, I got her in my life no matter whether we accept it or not... That's why I'm helping you."

"Thank you...Damadji...my daughter didn't get a good father...but God blessed her with a good husband...thank you for being with her," he said emotionally making Arnav emotional.

Arnav nodded yes gulping down.

"Where are you staying? If you gave your earnings to your daughter, then what will you do for your expenses?" Though Arnav asked it with concern he didn't show it in his voice.

"I have got a security job in a small godown. I will stay in the godown itself." Vikram said.

"Give me the address" Of course, Arnav asked his address because he wants to tab him.

"It's behind Indira Nagar Park. I don't know the exact address. I will ask the owner and tell you."

"I can settle you down with a good job if you want," Arnav said.

"No, Damadji... this job is enough for me."

Arnav nodded ok.

"I have to be at work at 5 o'clock. I'm leaving." Vikram said.

"Ok. tell me if you want anything," Arnav said.

Vikram nodded ok with a pleasing smile and left the place. Arnav kept the jewel box in the back seat's pouch and headed to the office. He doubted that Vikram might be the killer but his behaviour looks so cool. Arnav came to his cabin. Anav called Rohan without even wasting a minute.

"Yes, ASR."

"Vikram is working in Indira Nagar Godown. Keep an eye on him."

"How do you know ASR?"

"He met me a few minutes ago..."

"What did he say?"

"Nothing... it seems, he came to see his daughter."

Arnav didn't say anything about their talks.

"Oh..."

"Keep tabbing him..."

"Yeah, I'm going..."

Arnav disconnected the call and signed the files which have been kept on his table. He lifted his head, hearing a CLICK sound. Khushi entered his cabin.

"Finished?" she asked.

"Yup"

Arnav stood winding up.

"Let's go."

"As we come to AR, we can work for a while..."

"Aman will take care of everything. Come on."

They left AR and reached RM in forty minutes.

RM

"Arnavji, I will bring you coffee."

Arnav nodded yes and walked upstairs. He got a call from Rohan. Arnav attended the call, entering his room.

"Yes, Rohan..."

"ASR, there is no Godown around Indira Nagar Park," Rohan said to Arnav through Bluetooth while riding the bike.

"Are you sure?" Arnav was not so surprised. Somewhat he expected this.

"Yes, ASR..." he stood at the Signal, running his eyes on the crowd which is near the signal. People were beating someone. Thank God, police reached at the right time.

"Rohan... are you there?"

"Yes, ASR..."

"Ok...try to find him."

Arnav was about to cut the call,

"ASR...wait..."

"Yeah...?"

"Police is arresting Vikram in pickpocket case."

"Whaaaat! Pickpocket case...?" Now, Arnav was surprised.

"Yes, ASR..."

"Get to know which station they are taking him?"

"Yeah..."

Rohan followed the police jeep.

Arnav disconnected the call in confusion. Just now he gave Khushi a jewellery set... if he lacking money, however, could he buy the jewel? Vikram denied taking Arnav's help when he asked him... Why? Some dots are not connecting...

To be continued...