Kishore's POV

Flashback

I went to Delhi to deal with an important case. My higher officials trusted me and they shared all the confidential file regarding it so that it makes my job easier. I found that the case was very serious and complicated after investigating in different angles. Many VIP's was investigated secretly, there includes John Spurgen too. I was shocked at first to know about the facts about him. He was a juvenile, he killed his own brother for money in his early childhood itself. After that, He changed his identity. His dad is a small scale businessman and he used his mastermind in narrow way to flourish in business and now he is one of the wanted VIP in India who travels between India and Malaysia. In Malaysia, he sold many Indian poor girls for money with the help of Shantra. Shantra is the only trustworthy person for him though he has many affairs before. There was a need to find about Shantra, who was helping him in all his cruel acts. This Shantra case was a real headache case for our whole team. One thing I am sure that she is the most complicated case we never met because it was too difficult to analyze even about her individuality. Who is Shantra? How is she connected with a juvenile John Spurgen? Did Shantra has any strong background? If yes! Who are they?. These are the questions without solutions yet.

I was tracing those person for about three months before because of the cruel acts they played in Rithick's and Neethu's life. I didn't inform anything regarding it to the department because Rithick promised me to keep the case as Secret as it includes Neethu's name.

I found this case was not as usual. Surely, they have strong background too. I informed this to Rithick already but he ignored without even leaving a comment. How could I make him understand?

I called Rithick after two days,

"Rithick, don't underestimate Shantra and John. They are cruel people more than we think. So we should be careful with them because they will take revenge at any time," I tried to make Rithick understand the situation.

"Kishore, don't spend much time about those useless people. Come to home quickly as Riya is waiting for you. We missed her real smile as she is missing you badly," Rithick changed the topic totally.

"But Rithick,..." I was about to tell but Rithick stopped in middle.

"Kishore don't worry. Only a day is more for Sangeet function. When are you going to return back?" He questioned me back.

"Tomorrow I will be there Rithick,"

"Ok bye! take care," he ended the call.

I guessed out that it won't work with Rithick. So I called Rahul and told everything about John and Shantra.

"Rahul, there is more possibility for Shantra & John to take revenge of either Rithick or Neethu. Our team finds it as a most complicated case to deal with those peoples. Hopefully, they have strong background too. What shall we do now?" I informed to Rahul who was aware of Rithick's mystery.

"If the case is serious, it is necessary to inform dad to investigate the case secretly without Rithick's knowledge. Ok, don't worry. Update me if there is any progress in the case," Rahul pretends casually.

I felt a little relief after discussing this issue with Rahul.

Later, we discussed about a confidential case in associated with this case.

The next day , I took leave for marriage and returned back. I knew Riya was upset because I didn't talk to her properly after that. If I talk to her in my work time, I can't concentrate in my work and I want to see her immediately. She will makes me go on crazy within a second and in next few seconds I will be in airport, to avoid that I didn't talk to her much.

Present.....

After our marriage, I took Riya to my home. After the rituals, I took her to my room. My girl in my room. Is it my dream. I could see a sudden change in her eyes. Her smiling eyes changed to fuming fire. Her eyes stunned me and I gazed at her with a step back. Silence occupied between us for about few minutes.

I started the converse, "What happened to my angry bird?"

"What am I angry bird?" She pinched me in my chin and hands deeply.

"Ahh!" I screamed out. She looked at me fuming fire eyes again

"You terror lady, What happened to you within few minutes?" I asked her again confusingly.

"Me??? Terror lady??" She punched my stomach hardly.

"Ahh!" I popped my eyes out.

She bursted out in laughter. I held one hand in my stomach and looked at her gently.

"Okay! I am coming to my point. Why didn't you talk properly last week?" She asked me seriously.

"I was busy with my work, my cute lady," I can't control my tongue. I admired her beauty and love for me. Rithick told me on that Riya was missing me badly though I didn't talk to her only to control myself.

"Work or Wife? Prioritize and tell me," She said in serious tone.

I smiled by seeing her innocence.

"Of course, my work....." she stopped in between and pushed me down in the bed. She sat down turning her neck on other side.

I pulled her towards me, "Riya, as I told you before I love both you and my work. How can one prioritize their own eyes as left or right? Understand me my dear sweety," hopefully she understood me that can be clearly visible in her eyes.

She smiled at me by kissing my forehead. I kissed her back. It was an awesome moment in my life. Our romantic night was filled with love, caring and affection.

The next day morning,

Author's POV

Both their family members planned for the Reception in Mumbai and Tamil Nadu. In Mumbai, they invited only Businessmen and entrepreneurs. In Tamil Nadu reception, they invited their close relatives.

In Tamil Nadu, the reception function was arranged very grandly in traditional way. The bride and groom makes the best pair there and get blessings from everyone. The function went very well than expected.

The next day, both the family members reached Mumbai. They booked the best Restaurant in Mumbai for the Reception. They allotted security guards to maintain safety of Businessmen and entrepreneurs.

Everyone was getting ready for the function. Rithick took family selfie and then without the knowledge of anyone he took few photos with Neethu. There developed good understanding between Rahul and Nethra. Riya and Kishore had their own tactics there too. They looked great in the reception dress. Smile occupied in everyone's lips.

The function was about to start.

Sanjay and Ruthra welcomed everyone with great pleasure. The business people were seated in the round table as they wish. Within few minutes, a crowd occupied the place and the function was going smoothly. Everyone pose for photos with the newly married couple and gave their warm blessings.

In between Rithick's and Rahul's college Chairman came for the function to bless the couple. Sanjay gave a warm welcome. Rithick and Neethu were noticing this from the distance.

"Rithick, Is it our chairman who is in handshake with Sanjay uncle?" Neethu asked Rithick in bit nervous tone as they were suspended from college due to Malaysia tour cancellation.

"Yup! Don't worry Neethu. Hopefully, he is my dad's friend but my dad didn't share anything regarding him," replied Rithick.

Rithick, Rahul, Neethu and Nethra were in stage together with the couple. Even they took many photos in the gap. They were enjoying the function with fun and laughter.

Few minutes later, Their college Chairman came to stage to wish the couple. Everyone wished him including Rithick. After posing for the photo, he called Rithick and Neethu for personal talk.

"Come and join in the college from next week. I will cancel the suspension," he said with smile and went.

Neethu jumped with joy, "Rithick, I am very happy. Is it Sanjay uncle who helped us to rejoin again?" Neethu asked in excitement.

"I don't know Neethu. Ok be happy like this. Let us together enjoy the function," Rithick said and we went to stage again.

Rithick and Rahul were commenting about Kishore and they had a laughing session. Neethu and Nethra were adjusting Riya's chain that was locked with the other.

No one expected that incident there, within a fraction of second Neethu pushed Rithick, who was laughing together with Rahul and Kishore and got the two bullets in her body which was pointing towards Rithick. There was a big sound from everyone and they stood frozen by the unexpected incident

"Neethuuuuuu!!!" Rithick screamed out and he held her carefully before she has fallen in the stage. His hands were cleaned by her blood. Everyone in the stage surrounded Neethu and Rithick. Rithick was sitting down with Neethu in her hand who laid unspoken close to his chest.

"Neethu! Look at me please," he screamed out loud.

She closed her eyes slowly. The non stop talkative girl found difficult to utter a word.

"Help! Ambulance....." he stammered and cried taking her close towards his face.

Everyone was in shock and tears occupied in their eyes. Nethra and Riya were sitting beside Neethu and they were shooking her with loud cry. Rahul and Kishore were calling for ambulance who sat beside Rithick. Rithick laid his head in Rahul's shoulder. Sanjay and Ruthra were aware of the news once the crowd dispersed. They were shocked. Being a higher authority, Rudhra with great spirit was in search of the culprit. Rithick's mom and aunt rushed to the stage. They shook Neethu with tears.

"Mom....Neethu.....speechless....bullets,," Rithick cried makes everyone cry who were there.

Within few minutes, the ambulance came and took Neethu for further treatment. Rithick, Nethra and Rahul went along with Neethu . Press and Media occupied there.

"Is it the plan to kill Rithick, who is Business tycoon Mr.Sanjay's only son?"

"Who is the culprit? Is this shot targeted by Mr.Sanjay's known or unknown enemies?"

"How did the culprit entered and played Their cruel act in the highly protected Restaurant? Is it a Miracle?" Lots of questions were posted by the reporters to the Business people who were close to Sanjay's family.

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