Everybody stood absolutely stunned, not daring to utter even a word. The accusation that DCP Chitrole made at her was terrifying. Her passion, dedication and loyality towards her work was questioned. Doctor Salunkhe and Tarika did their best to defend her but DCP was determined on proving his point.
That's when Dushyant walked in followed by Kavin and Purvi.
" Sir hum waha gaye the Suraj ke office, par- "
Dushyant left the sentence incomplete as he noticed her red, puffy eyes. Tears brinking in her originally elegant and alluring eyes. A lump formed in Dushyant's stomach as he marched up to her without wasting any further moment.
" Meera.. " He called her name, softly.
" Kya hua? tum ro kyu rahi ho?" Dushyant asked.
" Ussey kya puch rahe ho, Dushyant? Uske pas koyi jawab ho toh batayegi na. " Chitrole sneerled.
" What do you mean, Sir? " Kavin asked, as Dushyant wrapped an arm around his girlfriend. From there, there was no limit to tears for Meera. She burried her face in Dushyant's chest and cried like there was no tommorow.
" Koyi mujhe batayega ki yeh sab kya ho raha hai? Meera ro kyu rahi hai!?" He tightened his grip over Meera.
" Rona toh ayega hi! Gunaah karne ke baad toh har gunehgar rota hai. " DCP spat, bitterly.
" Yeh aap kya keh rahe hai Sir! Meri didi koyi gunehgar nahi hai! " Purvi retorted fearlessly as she walked upto Dushyant and Meera.
" Dushyant, Purvi.. " ACP Pradyuman spoke, gaining all the attention in room.
" DCP sahab ne Docter Meera pe ye ilzaam lagaya hai ki usne forensic ke kuch evidences mita diye hai aur kuch evidences ke sath ched chad ki hai. " He explained.
Dushyant refused to believe what he just heard, Kavin and Purvi exchanged shocked glances while rest of the CID team including Daya, Abhijeet, Shreya, Sachin, Kajal, Ishita were left with no words.
" Yeh sach nahi ho sakta. " Kavin broke the silence.
" Hum bhi kab se DCP sir ko yakeen dilane ki koshish kar rahe hai, Kavin. " Daya told him.
" Par woh maane toh na.. " Abhijeet slipped in a remark.
" Sach toh yahi hai ki doctor Meera ek gunehgar hai! Aur humein Forensic mein aise bewafadar logo ki zarurat nahi hai." DCP's voice hit the lab like hurricane.
" Meera bekasoor hai. " Dushyant cut him off immediately.
For a moment, ACP Pradyuman thought of stopping his first born but the rage and determination brimming in Dushyant's eyes made him take back his thought. ACP glanced at his younger son, Kavin who stood next to his brother and signed him to step in between Dushyant and DCP. Since only Kavin could manage to hold Dushyant off in crunch situations like these.
" Bhai-"
" Meera bekasoor hai, koyi ussey uske job se nikal nahi sakta. Hum sab ko pata hai ki woh apne kaam se kitna pyaar karti hai. Forensic uske liye usko passion hai. Wo bewafai karna toh dur, aisa soch bhi nahi sakti. " Dushyant defended his girl, firmly.
A bitter chuckle left Chitrole's mouth as he walked towards the couple.
" Main jaanta hu tum iski itni tarafdaari kyu kar rahe ho. Kya rishta hai tumhara-"
" Mera aur Meera ka kya rishta hai woh aap ke kabhi samajh nahi ayega, Sir. Na hi main uske baare mein aapse baat karna zaruri samjhta hu. " He retorted.
" Bohot bhari padega tumhe mujhse iss tarah se baat karna, Dushyant.. Tum Pradyuman ke bete ho isiliye abhi tak yaha khade ho." Chitrole shot daggers at the young cop.
" Duty pe main kisika beta nahi hu, yaha main sirf ek CID officer ke naate khada hu. Main aapko saboot aur gawah dono ke sahare prove karunga ki Meera pe lage hue saare ilzaam jhoote hai. "
Daya and Abhijeet had the knowing smile on their faces as they saw Chitrole's jaw tighten.
" Aur agar saabit nahi kar paye toh? " DCP asked, enraged.
Dushyant smiled, ticking off the last most of DCP's nerve.
" Toh aap ko ek nahi do resignation letters milenge. Aap mujhe khushi khushi nikal sakte hai. "
" Bhai ye aap kya keh rahe ho?" Kavin blurted.
" Samjhao! Kavin.. Samjhao apne bhai ko! Sar pe pyaar ka bhoot sawar hai iske. Kahi iske wajah se CID ko ek kaabil inspector se haath na dhona pade."
With those words, DCP turned towards door and his feet started walking out.
" DCP Sir.. "
If it wasn't any less havoc caused already, Dushyant just had to stop the fuming man.
" Itni jaldi irada badal diya? " Chitrole grinned.
" Main aap se kehna chahta hu ke agar maine Meera ki bekasoori saabit kar di.. toh aapko usey puri ijjat ke sath duty pe wapas bulana hoga. Jaise aapne uspe sab ke saamne ilzaam lagaye hai, waise hi sab ke saamne aap ussey maafi mangenge."
Dushyant's words took every single person by surprise. Nobody saw that coming, not even his own father. But Dushyant was never the man to tolerate anyone raising question on his girl.
" You will regret this.. "
Chitrole stromed out of the lab. Meera finally gathered herself and glanced up to her man, who truly proved her that he was her perfect man.
" Chalo." He softly whispered before wiping her tear stained cheeks.
The twenty six year old guy didn't give a damn about whether people judged his actions or what the rest of the team thought about her or him. He simply encased her hand with his, locking their fingers together and walked towards the exit.
All he cared about was getting his precious girl out of the place where lied the horrible accusations.
" Kavin.. Dushyant ke sath jao. Uska dhyan rakho. " ACP sir told the younger brother.
" Main wahi karne wala tha. Chalo Purvi. "
Kavin was right, nobody had to tell him to go after his brother. For him, Dushyant was everything he looked from his hero. Dushyant was the other half of him, elder brother and figure like father. He was going to support him anyway.
At Shukla Residence -
Dushyant poured a glass of water as he walked and took a seat next to Meera.
" Yeh lo. Shant ho jao, Meera. Kya haal bana liya hai tumne apna ro ro kar. " He handed her the glass as she gulped a few sips.
Dushyant stared at her face, intaking the red, puffy eyes tired from shedding tears. Red nose and cheeks, uneven breathing. He felt a pinch in his heart. His happy go lucky, lively, elegant and graceful Meera was a crying mess right now and god, his heart was breaking so bad seeing her like that.
" Maine kuch nahi kiya Dushyant. Main- mujhe koyi phasa raha hai trust me."
Dushyant pulled her in his arms before she could resume back to sobbing. He patted her head, rubbed soothing circles on small of her back.
" Mujhe sab pata hai, baba. Shant ho jao tum. Main hu na tumhare sath? Main sab theek kar dunga, I promise."
They stayed like that for a while, Meera wasn't ready to let go the comforting embrace and Dushyant didn't mind at all. She felt safe. She felt like everything was alright.
The couple had indulged themselves into a long, soothing embrace. Kavin and Purvi had to think a hundred times before making their presence known to the couple. With much hesitance, Kavin finally knocked on the already open door.
Dushyant and Meera glanced at the direction to see their respective sibilings standing at the door. Both of them parted from each other but not so far, Meera tugged on Dushyant's arm as they sat side by side.
" Bhai, Hum ne forensic lab ki CCTV footage mangwa li hai. Aur register bhi check kiya, Meera didi ke khilaf koyi conspiracy kar raha hai yeh toh pakka. Kyuki register mein unke naam ki kayi entries hai, jo mujhe lagta hai bogus hai."
Kavin finished as Dushyant stared at him, a small chuckle leaving his lips.
Purvi took a seat next to her sister, wrapping an arm around her.
" Tu nahi sudhrega na?" Dushyant asked as he stood up and walked upto the younger brother.
" Bhai, aap ko toh pata hai. Aap jaha jaoge main waha aaunga. Sahi ya galat, mujhe bas itna pata hai ke aapko kabhi akela nahi chodna hai. " The twenty four year old replied.
" Tujhe papa ne yaha kyu bheja tha?" Dushyant asked, with a knowing smile.
" Aapko rokne." Kavin answered.
" Aur tu kya kar raha hai?" The elder one asked, crossing his arms.
" Aapki help kar raha hu." The younger one grinned.
Next thing Meera and Purvi saw was brothers indulging themselves in a brotherly hug.
" Didi, aap chinta matt karo. Hum sab mil ke aapko bekasoor prove kar denge." Purvi comforted her sister.
" Mujhe samajh nahi aa raha, tum sab ko thanks kaise kahu. " Meera smiled.
Kavin and Dushyant exchanged glances before looking at Meera.
" Khana khila ke."
" Kuch khila ke."
Both of the brothers said collectively, making the girls laugh.
" Accha?" Meera asked as she got up from her seat.
" Haan. Zoro ki bhuk lagi hai. Jaldi kuch khila dijiye taki dimag kaam kare." Kavin confessed.
" Okay. Tum dono baitho, main abhi aati hu. Purvi, chal mujhe thodi help kar de."
Purvi nodded as the sisters left for kitchen. Kavin sat next to Dushyant.
" Kitna bura phasi hai woh?" Was all Dushyant asked, rubbing his temple with tip of his fingers.
" Bohot bura. Jo bhi hai usne bohot planning ki hai. Mushkil hai." Kavin told him.
" Hmm..Purvi ko pata hai?" Dushyant asked.
" Nahi. Maine usko bhi yahi tassali di hai ki asli mujrim ko hum asaani se pakad lenge." Kavin explained.
" Unn dono ko pata bhi nahi chalna chahiye. Hum dekh lenge. Pehle hi dono bohot pareshan hai." Dushyant spoke.
Kavin couldn't agree more. Never going to put into words, but the way Purvi looked throughout the journey from lab to home was causing pain to him.
" Meri Meera bekasoor hai, Kavin. Humein jald se jald asli mujrim ko pakadna hoga." Dushyant looked at his brother.
Kavin reflexively patted Dushyant's back, giving him an assuring nod.
" Time aa gaya hai, Bhai..Yeh dikhane ki hum bhi ACP Pradyuman ke bete hai." Kavin spoke, as they discussed more about how they were going to deal with the new challange in front of them.
A/N : Thanks for reading! Dushyant and KaVi fans, please let me know how was this. I'll update soon.
- Divine
