Inspector Chandramukhi Chautala is glad to have Ranvijay on the team. She hopes he will be a sensible addition to her team. Her other subordinates, like Gulgule, Gopi, and many others, make a great team. Ranvijay has made a cool entry. He has come up with information about an old case. He informs Chandramukhi about some details of the case, while the lady inspector is thoughtful.

"Baat toh tum thik keh rahe ho, Ranvijay, mujhe lagta hai ki humein jo laash mili hai, uski forensic jaanch phir se karvani chahiye," Chandramukhi says, her tone laced with seriousness.

"Jee Madam, phir se test karvana achcha rahega. Aap toh jaanti hi hai na ki kabhi kabhi kuch cheezein reh jaati hai jo baad mein samajh aati hai," Ranvijay speaks out of his experience.

"Tum thik kah rahe ho, Ranvijay. Waise bhi ye khooni bahut shaatir hai, isey pakadne ke liye hosh aur josh dono ki zarurat padegi aur uske pehle humein uske pattern ka pata lagana hoga. Gulgule, Dr. Niyati ko call karke bulao," Chandramukhi orders, and the guy agrees.

"Ranvijay, kya tum iss case ke baare mein aur kuch bata sakte ho?" she asks, her curiosity piqued.

"Madam, aur toh kuch nahi pata, lekin mujhe lagta hai ki kahin victims ko koi drug toh nahi diya gaya hoga?" he questions, his tone genuinely curious.

"Ho sakta hai, Ranvijay, main khud yahi soch rahi hoon. Khair, baaki sab kuch toh aage tests ke baad hi pata chalega na," she says, her tone soft.

"Madam, maine Dr. Niyati ko phone kar diya hai, unhone kaha hai ki jaise hi vo tests complete kar lengi, vo khud aapko phone karengi," Gulgule says, his tone soft.

"Thik hai, tum dono yahan sambhalo, main zara Sir se baat karke aati hun," Chandramukhi says and walks toward her senior's room.

*****

She knocks on the door to the chamber of Chief Inspector Bajrang Pandey, and upon getting his response, she enters. She's in awe of the sight unfolding before her. The senior inspector is busy reading a file and simultaneously typing something on the laptop, actually, his brand new laptop.

"Sir, aap kya kar rahe hain? Aur ye laptop kab liya aapne? Aapne mujhe kuch bataya hi nahi," she asks, surprise etched over her face.

"Arey Ms. Chautala! Aap yahan...kuch kaam tha?" he asks, looking up from his files.

"Jee sir, vo ek case ke silsiley mein aapki madad chahiye thi, Sir, lekin pehle ye bataiye, aap iss file mein kya dhundh rahe hain? Aur aapne mujhe bataya kyun nahi ki aap aaj wapas aa rahe hai?" Chandramukhi asks a couple of questions, and his lips curve into a smile.

Inspector Bajrang Pandey has a soft corner for this tough yet sweet cop, and he relies on her a lot. Her questions are laced with innocence, and she's looking upset that he didn't inform her about his arrival. Maybe she'd have planned something? Hey, that's too quick; she's his colleague, and she might have missed him in the prospect of working, and he can't take it otherwise. Meanwhile, his trance breaks with her voice.

"Aur Maa ji kaisi hain? Aapne kaha tha na unki tabiyat kharab hai? Ab wo thik hai na?" Chandramukhi asks, her tone laced with concern.

With her question, realization strikes Bajrang Pandey that he has lied to her, and now he has to make up a story. He has kept his trip confidential. Fifteen days ago, he went off without telling anyone, and his arrival was also a surprise.

"Sir, boliye naa? Ek toh na jaane aap kahan kho jaate hai, Sir? Boliye, main kuch puch rahi hun aapse," she questions.

"Um....Ms. Chautala, hum aapko ek sach batana chahte hai. Vo kya hai na hum ghar nahi gaye they," he says, his eyes fixated on her.

"Matlab? Toh aap kahan gaye they?" Chandramukhi asks, her face etched with surprise.

"Hum ek secret mission par gaye they, Ms. Chautala. Aur Commissioner sahab ne humein kisi ko bhi batane ke liye mana kiya tha, isliye humne aapse aur hamare baaki team se iss baat ko chhupaya. Agar ye baat chauki se bahar jaati toh na sirf aap sab par, balki hum par bhi khatra badh jata," he reveals, and her gaze softens as she looks at him speaking.

"Hum nahi chahte they na aisa, isliye nahi bataya. Aur hamara kaam khatm ho gaya toh hum laut aaye. Abhi hum usi case ki file par kaam kar rahe hai. Lekin haan, agar aap chahein, toh raat ka dinner hum ek sath kar sakte hai," he says, offering her a dinner invite.

Chandramukhi gazes at him, her eyes filled with pride for this officer. He's quite funny, sweet, and very hard-working. Sometimes, he behaves silly, but he's the most adorable cop on the team. Meanwhile, a loud commotion from outside breaks their trance, and the two senior officers run out of the cabinet to see what is happening in the station. As they walk out, Chandramukhi glances at her subordinates.

"Kya hogaya? Itna shor kis baat ka hai?" she asks.

"Kuch nahi, madam, lagta hai bahar se aawaz aai hai," Gulgule replies.

"Arey nahi, chauki ke andar se awaz aai thi, Sir ne bhi suni hai," she retorts, and in the meanwhile, a young girl pounces on Chandramukhi, taking her by surprise.

"Surpriiiseee.." The young girl shouts in her ear, and Chandramukhi takes a second to recognize her.

The girl parts the hug and gazes at Chandramukhi, beaming at her. A small smile makes way on Chandramukhi's face, her gaze softening at the sight of the person she loves the most. Her little sister - Veera!

"Veera, tu achanak yahan?" she asks, gaping in surprise.

"Diduu! Yes! Aapki yaad aai toh main chali aai," the young girl, Veera, chuckles.

"Lekin iss waqt yahan? Tujhe college mein hona chahiye na, Veera?" Chandramukhi retorts.

"Nahi Didu, meri internship chal rahi hai, aur mujhe kuch cases chahiye for my report on journalism. Bas isliye aapse madad lene aa gai," Veera explains.

Chandramukhi is in a thought, when her sister leans closer to her and whispers something in her ear that leaves her surprised.

To Be Continued.