Chapter 1

To say that Abhijeet was worried was an understatement. He felt as if he has finally encountered a case he cannot solve. He was confused, baffled, defeated even. And worse, he also knew that this was one of the most important case of he would ever come across. But he was frustrated that he cannot fathom its depths, or worse, he doesn't want to. And maybe the truth was about to kick him in the face; only he didn't want to see it. Maybe the case wasn't unsolvable after all; only he didn't want to accept the truth behind it. Maybe this was actually the easiest case he had to solve; only the solution would go against everything he believed in. He cringed inwardly. This is one of those cases where one cannot win. But, he had to gather more evidences before he concede defeat.

But this was one of the cases where he didn't want to accept defeat, he wanted to win not only win but emerge as the only Winner! But somehow he felt that he would have a hard time winning this battle.

He let out a sigh as he remembered the following events from where it all started..

Flash back..

2 days back..

It was quiet easy and normal day; at least it was normal till it all started. Since there were no cases reported, the day was only left with paper work. After completing the paper work he quickly left the bureau and headed towards his home. But in the middle of his way he decided to meet certain someone so he quickly took a detour towards her home.

He parked his car in front of her home and headed towards her home, he was about to ring the door's bell when he noticed that the door was already left open and he could hear some noises from inside. He alerted his hearing senses so that he could hear it perfectly, amongst the voices he could recognise the two voices, except one. He was about to enter inside but latter decided to investigate it first then to make entry inside. So he started hearing keenly, he knew that whatever he was doing it was completely wrong but still he least bother about it. As he pressed his ear to the door, he could clearly hear it. And that's when he heard it. He almost got an attack when he heard it, he can't believe what he has heard.

"Sir, I have a good proposition for your daughter and I have really no shame in telling you that my whole interest lies in your daughter, Sir.."

The voice ranged in Abhijeet's head many times, he felt like he has being hit with tons of bricks. Abhijeet was getting giddy after hearing this; he knew he has to do something, so without wasting any time he entered her house.

He quickly scanned the area to verify the voice who has uttered those sentences just now. He noticed that the three of them seating on the couch and discussing something important. He was about to make some noise so that they could be aware of his presence but before he could do it, she noticed him standing there staring at them anxiously. She quickly got up from her seat with a jerk, she was quiet shock to see him there but still she smiled looking at him, so did he.

"Tarika.." he gasped.

By now the other two also turned their head to look at the new visitor. Abhijeet also glanced at them, among one of them, he knew perfectly well. After all he was seeing that face from last 20 years in forensic lab; he was none other than their very old Doctor Salunkhe. But Abhijeet's interest lied in the man seating across salunkhe. Noticing Abhijeet that man also got up from his seat and Abhijeet eyed that man from head to toe. That man was really something, his height was pretty good, almost 6 ft 2 may be, in all well heighted and well built, his hair were black but there was something about his hair which made him give sexy look. He was neatly shaved and he was dressed amazingly. Anyone could agree that, this man had a great dressing sense something which Abhijeet highly lack. His chocolate brown coloured tee shirt with faded blue jeans and a white coat with well polish shoes gave him a look like he just stepped out from a men's fashion magazine.

Abhijeet took few steps towards them, when the man put forward his hand for a formal shake.

"You must be Senior Inspector Abhijeet, Hi. Myself Mayank" They shook their hands.

Abhijeet was still confused about all this matter he really wanted to ask Tarika about what he heard just now but he knew he can't so he decided to keep numb for some minutes.

Mayank turned to salunkhe,

"Can I talk to you in private, Sir?" Mayank asked. "I wanted to talk about US" he replied while looking at Tarika.

"US" What he meant by US? What's the meaning of this? Abhijeet thought.

Meanwhile Salunkhe and Mayank headed towards another room for further discussion. Abhijeet looked helplessly at Tarika as if he was begging her to explain him all this thing. But Tarika was not even looking at him her whole focus was on the door which just got closed. Abhijeet noticed this so he once again called out her name.

"Tarika?"

Tarika turned to look at him and found him staring at her dumbfounded.

"ohh..Abhijeet..(she cried in shock) I forgot you were here.." she smiled sheepishly.

Hearing her words Abhijeet felt a painful cramp on his stomach, like someone just hit him there. She said she forgot that he was here, does that mean that now it's all over. He let out a sigh before he could ask her about it but was interrupted by the loud protest coming from the room where at present Salunkhe and Mayank were discussing something.

"I'm not letting her settle at abroad with you. I'm fine with the proposal but permanently staying at abroad is out of question, I'm not letting my daughter to be such far from me.." Salunkhe cried in his top most voice.

After hearing this Abhijeet couldn't even muster the strength to ask her about all this. He decided it's better to stay quiet for at least now.

When suddenly the door of the room opened and that man and salunkhe entered in the living room, they were occasionally laughing at some point. Tarika was relived after witnessing this, instantly a smile crept on her face as she watched both of them getting comfortable with each other.

"Tarika, this man here (pointing at Mayank) he is really something. He is quiet good at words and master the art of convincing and I hate to admit this, but I'm pretty much satisfied with all the promises he made to me about you two.."

Mayank was internally satisfied that salunkhe had no problem with him and has agreed about them. He grinned as he looked at Tarika

"I told myself and my parents years ago that if I saw someone like Tarika, I would never let her go,"

I should've promised myself the same thing, Abhijeet thought as he heard Mayank's words.

"Are you sure you're ready for this, Tarika?" Salunkhe asked. "This could change your entire life. And considering that you just met him," Salunkhe's voice trailed off as he glanced at Mayank.

"I'm not sure Sir," Tarika admitted.

" I'm not forcing you Tarika to accept my proposal..After all it's your decision." Mayank replied. "And Tarika I'm willing to wait for your decision as long as it takes,"

"Anyway, you have my permission." Salunkhe said. "But it's your decision to make." He looked at Tarika meaningfully. " I want you to think about it carefully." Salunkhe said with little bit of concern

"I am thinking about it." Tarika said. "It's just that I don't want to make a decision without consulting you first." Salunkhe nodded meaningfully looking at her before heading towards the kitchen.

For the whole time Abhijeet was just merely standing there and was listening to their talk. It seemed that his presence were not bothering any of them, they were all behaving as if he was invisible.

After Salunkhe left Mayank all of sudden moved towards Tarika, to be precise very close to Tarika.

"Tarika?" The man softly called out to her. Then, he took her hand and enveloped it in his.

I never held her like that as Abhijeet commented in his mind.

"Y-yes?" Tarika asked tentatively.

"I will be waiting for your answer, Tarika," he said. "But I'm a patient man. I could wait."

Tarika nodded as she looked at the guy's eyes.

When one of the Mayank's hands slide in one of his coat's pockets, he took out a small, velvet box from his pocket. He opened it and glanced at Tarika.

Abhijeet's eyes widened. An engagement ring? No! It's impossible. What the hell is going on?

Mayank took out the ring and slipped it in her fingers. He then surveyed its effects on her hand while a smile crept on Tarika's lips as she watched the ring perfectly fitting on her finger.

Abhijeet was about to encounter Mayank rite there for stealing Tarika away from him.

But he knew he can't. And on what grounds he would do such, he never actually told Tarika about his true feelings nor did he confess her about his feelings. He never told her "I love you" so as a matter of fact he don't have any damn rite to stop Tarika from achieving all this.

"It's look perfect on you.."Mayank commented as he saw the ring resting on her finger. Anyways, I should better go now. It's getting late."

"I'll walk you to the door," Tarika offered.

Abhijeet was about to follow them but then latter trashed the idea as he knew that it wouldn't look good but still he made sure that he could see them and their latter activities. So he just craned his neck to have a look at the door.

Meanwhile at the door, Mayank once again stopped before leaving Tarika's house.

"Thanks again for everything, Mayank" Tarika began.

"Thanks to you Tarika, I wouldn't have done it without you" Mayank told her with a dazzling smile. He then took Tarika's hand and kissed it at the back of her palm.

"will see you tomorrow, till then goodbye.."

"Jerk.." Abhijeet thought as he witnessed Mayank's flirtatious act.

After bidding goodbye to Mayank, Tarika came back her happiness seems to be bubbling inside of her, unable to contain itself. It gave her face a certain glow, it added a new dimension to her laugh. And Abhijeet hadn't thought it to be possible, but her newfound happiness made her more beautiful. If only he was the one who was able to give her that happiness.

Noticing her overall behavior Abhijeet didn't dared to ask anything about her.

and from that day all changed..

AN

I know, sab log mujhe maar ne wale hain coz old story complete huwi nhi ki maine New story start kar di..But guyz don't worry, I will complete all my stories in these upcoming weeks. Actually yeh wala idea mere dimag main tha aur isse pehle ki main bhul jao, I thought it's better to pen it down, isiliye post karidya. Hope you all like it.

And iss story ke alternate day update honge coz this story is already completed :D

SO brace yourselves for this you enjoy it, if you don't you can mention it in review section.

Btw the original idea is not mine it's form MK series..

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