"What do you want?" asked the policeman. Karthik, who was panting since his arrival in the police station, seemed disarrayed. His mind was over something else.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrEm5uadiTF
"What are you up to?" The blank expression irritated the policeman. He asked again, in a louder tone, "What do you want?"408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbL8K4Y4g4k
"I want to see inspector Rakesh Rathi" Karthik said gaspingly.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvHNqFLadkB
"Rathi sir is busy, tell me what you want;" the havaldar pointed his finger at the chair in front of him. "Maybe, I can assist you." Even though the man, in his early fifties, was bit irritated before but he spoke humbly.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡURgnsOxJQU
The fear broke out of Karthik's stumbling voice "I only want to speak to inspector Rathi". The constable had a strange vibe, he knew that something is wrong, the moment he saw Karthik. Sensing the fear and analysing the situation, the havaldar made him sit down and tried his best to calm Karthik. However he was restless and uneasy more than before.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsVjCgfH8vg
"Bring some water" he asked one of his mates.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY00OsfENFP
"What happened child? You look so tensed; what is wrong? You can talk to me. I am here to help you."408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7PcBnDdM14
"Is there anything bothering you? Or someone bothering you?" the havaldar kept bombarding him with his questions.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZOktcJxfhX
"Have you lost something?"408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoWecoY06FB
"Yes" Karthik finally broke the silence. "What is it? Have you lost your wallet or phone or any other valuables?"408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJC8p7grdhI
"No" replied Karthik.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdW6sXrpn47
"Then what is it? I can only help you if you'll say everything to me."408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLgLV6zdBdz
"A lot of things;" he gasped. "My pride, soul, will, I've lost everything."408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡauKqJ7q10h
"I don't know what's even left. I had all the things I could ever imagine –good life, bright future and the right people. Now everything's gone in ashes."408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTMmNYaxgWN
The constable was confused than ever, trying to figure out what he is trying to say "What are you trying to say? Can you talk more-" before he could finish he was interrupted.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIKsVNi4XkM
"I burned down everything" Karthik broke down into tears. "I burned down everything" he kept repeating.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6DZRo4EDYJ
"What's wrong Raghu?" Another constable asked as he offered water.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTwsn1A3w3J
Both havaldars stepped aside to talk in private. "I have no idea. He is insisting to meet Rathi sir, but he is out for investigation. I am trying to figure out what's wrong but he keeps saying that he burned down everything."408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzx9oqRgRV5
"I think he is a problem, slap him twice and he'll talking clear and nice" he said laughingly. "Gorde!" constable Shinde screamed. "This boy is in agony and all you can think is to make fun of the matter, and moreover I think he's innocent. I just need to figure out what's wrong with him; he was talking about pride, soul and will, what's on his mind-"408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGJ9GpqElt2
"They all are! Half of the people here look innocent. But you know what they say, looks can be misleading. But carry on Mr-ACP-Pradyuman." He laughed. "Just don't call me to break doors."408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiCnXLklRPd
Raghuram turned to talk to Karthik and sees inspector Rathi.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡadw3WcFJsp
"Sir! Sir! Sir!" He rushed.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVM90WAyMs5
Even though Rathi was half his age, he deeply respected him and admired him, not only because he was his senior and it was mandatory, but because of the image Rathi made of himself. He looked up to him as his own proud son.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmjBQr4XU4g
Rakesh Rathi, who had two stars shining on his uniform with pride, was tall and charismatic. With bravery in his heart and honesty in his veins, Rakesh was considered an ideal policeman.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFFr2rhnBKF
"What happened?" Rakesh responded.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1rcUcijFMD
He noticed the boy on the bench, shredding tears. But he continued his way to cabin. "Sir that boy wants to meet you." Raghu said pointing his index finger towards Karthik. "Yeah I saw him, what's wrong with him? Why is he crying?"408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqkQMtrzDQS
"I've been trying to figure out the same since he came. But all he wanted was to meet you. On insisting he spoke. But it only made me confused. He was talking about burning things down and something about losing pride and soul."408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE6PMixZTVm
"Pride and soul?" Rakesh wondered. "I think there is no use in sitting here and guessing what the real problem is. We have works to do. Let's talk to the boy itself." He stated. "Bring him in"408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYPVPB09S1Q
Raghu called Karthik and informed him to go inside the cabin. Karthik shook off the tears and went in. He grabbed a seat as instructed.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZqGu4KoMX
"What's your name?" asked Rathi. "-Karthik Sharma"408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi4GjXdiFtH
It was not the first time that Rathi heard that name. He even thought that Karthik's face was familiar. He then recalled a closed case that he was working on. "I think we have met before, isn't it?"408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡovMsVQqW2m
"Yes, you are the guy from the Kamal Shetty's case" He exclaimed.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGPyAAGjgZQ
"Why are you here?"408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡreKxJSnDsc
"There are some things left unsaid from that case. The real criminal is yet to be imprisoned" Karthik stuttered.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6AQ9QPasV
"What? Who is it?" Rathi urged.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDTlOqAqhQv
Karthik gasped. His eyes were red and he was sweating heavily. Rakesh noticed that he was hesitating to speak.408Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqdg0pSkpD
"Tell me everything." He insisted. "If there is a criminal out roaming in the free woods, it's my duty and responsibility to catch him. So please co-operate with me and tell me everything you know about Kamal Shetty case."
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