AUTHORS NOTE:

I am highly doubtful if there is anyone here who by a slightest memory remembers me. Well of course i wasn't by this name, but by an another which was 'cidfreak'. Well if you remember me that's great but if you don't then that's great too. As i have had many incomplete stories which i later on deleted. I know that bad, but that's exactly what i did. And now all i have is one single short story on my name, which by gods grace was complete. Actually i came back to the fandom as i recently found some of my stuff written in my docs. And i didn't have the courage to straight away delete it. And felt like they deserve to see the light of the day. So here it is an another story from my chest of stories.

Its not beta-ed so all the faults are mine. There are no current references as i have lost track with the series. So i cant actually set a time for when this happened. And its actually a short story, but i doubt it will end up being one.

Anyways, have a happy reading folks! _

REACTION'S

"Sometimes i feel that we as people should stop reacting and start responding"

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The night had fallen with the moonlight falling all over the well-lit place. It wasn't unusual to find light in this place at this late of night. As it wasn't a place that can stay calm at this time. The desks were occupied and everyone in that large glass office was involved in something or the other. With tense expressions all over their faces. Maybe that is what was indicating the importance or level of a particular occasion. Where at a single desk two people were discussing something totally involved in the task unknown to the world around them.

"what do you think?" he paused and said "kya karna chahiye?" the taller man looked up at the other guy besides him. Waiting for a response. While the other man was busy looking at the map in front of them. It was quite evident that the case wasn't going to be easy. Especially when there are high level people involved. But that wasn't something that can ever stop them.

Finally the other guy replied "pata nahi yaar, kal se isi baat ke peeche pada hun. But kuch bhi constructive haath me nahi aa raha" he said sighing. And sitting on the chair besides him. Maybe this 24*7 duty was finally taking a toll. As he leaned back into his chair.

"jaanta hun Abhijeet..aur yaar ye case bhi itna complicated banega laga nahi tha. Especially at this stage" Daya after standing up to grab a cup of coffee and passing it to Abhijeet he said. After all he too was tired too. Not of this duty thing but course of this thing called "unknown, ill-timed hampering of case" because of some undiscovered reasons.

Abhijeet grabbing the coffee mug from his hands "yaar inn bade logo ka pata hai na tumhe, they never work according to rules. Unko toh lagta hai rules bane hi todne ke liye hote hain. Inhe kaun akar samzayega. Its more like monkeys with shotguns" Abhijeet stated as a blatant fact.

"I know, kher, ab karna kya hai. Milna padega na unn logo se" Daya asked while sipping his 11th coffee of the day.

"han milna toh padega" then looking at the time. "par yaar abhi thodi na milenge, itni der ho gayi hain. Wapas kahin hame professionalism ke path na padhana start kar de" Abhijeet said in a irritated tone as he stoof up just to realise how time has passed and everyone was leaving after completing their assigned work.

Daya got up to grabbing his jacket as he went near Abhijeet "yaar wo sab chodo mai jaake mil ke aata hun, wapas nahi toh Acp sir hame bolenge ki jab bulaya tha gaye kyu nahi. And wapas wo sab bawal nahi chahiye inn logo ka. Khas kr Acp sir tak nahi aana chahaiye aisa koi cheap matter" he said as he grabbed his keys. And passed his file to Abhijeet.

"are..par ab kya akele jaaoge…" he said as he saw Daya clueless. So replied instantly. "yaar maine kal bola tha tumhe wo aa raha hai sheher me. Ab teesri baar cancel nahi kr sakta main meeting. And actually kr bhi di hoti but kaam bhi hai use kuch hamare bureau se toh soch raha tha aaj mil hi lun…" after some moments "daya ab ye mat bolna maine ye nahi bataya tumhe, maine bataya tha"

Daya happily remembering it "ohh..han han han..yaad aya. Are main bhool gaya tha yaar kaam ke chakkr me..kher chodo. Tum jao me jaa ke mil ke aata hun use. Tumhe aane ke zaroorat nahi.. tum ghar jao waise bhi kafi thak gaye ho.. (added more with a smirk) aur tumhari peeth(back) bhi akad gayi hai itni der se baithe baithe.. ghar jao Aur VOLINI spray karo bichari pe "

Abhijeet firstly smiled that his buddy notes a smallesr thing which he hid from hism successfully, well he thought that so.., then jerked his head a spent a moment for thinking "but are you sure, kyu ke kal subha bhi jaa sakte hain tum bhi to kafi thake hue ho.. " Abhijeet said while collecting his belonging and coming out of the bureau with Daya as they came down the stairs

"are yaar nahi aaisa kuch nahi. Bas thoda thakan hai. Par kal bhi kaam hai bohot toh use accha aaj jitna ho sake niptalu. Kal wapas site pe jaana pade toh problem ho jayegi.."Daya replied. As they reached their cars.

"thik hai phir main nikalta hun. Tum kal update de dena thike?" Abhijeet asked Daya as he climbed into his car.

"han bhai de dunga ab chalo muze nikalne do jald se jald sona hai muze ghar ja kar..kitne dino baad che ghanta ki neend naseeb ho rahi hai" Daya said as waved Abhijeet a forceful Good bye as Abhijeet shook his head on Daya's priorities. As he smiled and bid a good bye.

'bye. Good night" Abhijeet said as daya left the place eventually.

"ye banda kabhi nahi sudhrega.."saying he moved to his car.

At the place of the official:

Daya reached that person's house only to find it to be a high-end bungalow with heaven of amenities and landscape elements. But currently nothing was enough to interest day as he was heavily tired and sleepy. As he stepped inside the porch of his bungalow. Unknown to whom he may greet as it was a farm house, so it was very sure that the owner wasn't the man he was about to meet. He climbed up the stair and waited for someone to revert to his bell.

The door opened soon as a servant opened the door for him. Seeming to be in his late 50s he smiled at daya even though he was looking tired himself. He questioned daya "ji ap?" to which daya replied while showing his ID "main sr. insp. Daya CID se. actually muze.." the servant cut him off in between his sentence as he replied "oh..aap..aaye aaye" saying he moved aside as daya entered in. only to be greeted by a large living room and a beautiful staircase steeping down.

"aap yahan wait kariye main unhe bula ke laata hun" said the servant. As daya nodded in acceptance and looked aside. He was unknown for who was about to meet him. But all he was interested at this moment was just to meet this whosoever he was in the house of. When soon someone approached. He looked back only to be greeted by someone he wasn't at all expecting to see. At least not today and at this place. The person and daya both stood there for a moment analysing that fact that they are again facing each other. Yes, and it isn't a nightmare but a true reality. maybe that is all what was needed to make his already tired day even more tiring.

"daya.." is exactly what words left from his mouth as he approached him the room. It was late and the dim lighting was making it hard to exactly see each other. But they both recognize each other like they've meet yesterday. When daya coming out of that unexpected shock composes himself to face him.

When daya replies with a formal tone "Ritvik Arora" he said as he approached for a handshake. Unwanted or unwilling one indeed. Ritvik too moved forward when he greeted with "oh and sorry.(looking at daya's formal attire) officer daya should I say?" there was an evil smirk in his tone. Which didn't go unnoticed by daya or the servant present in the room.

"sir aapko.." the servant started to speak. As ritvik interrupted with "are nahi nahi kaka.. Please don't wait. Officer daya to Jaan pehchan ke hai.. Inhe aise atithiyon jaise bartav ki Kahan zaroort. Bohot purane hai ye.." he said eyeing daya. As daya moves in his uncomfortably. The servent soon leave the place with a affirming nod. As ritvik turns back to daya.

"ab tumhe aap kahu ya tum.. Samajh hi nahi aa raha.. ." ritvik said as he sat down and signal daya to sit too. Daya even though wanted to leave instantly. Sits down. It was going to be a long night, he thought.

"it's okay. Ritvik, I don't think there is any need of these formalities" daya said in a composed tone. As he sat down on the leather sofa. Of that massive room. Ritvik nodded.

"wise laga nahi tha.. Hamari mulakaat aise haalatho me hogi.." ritvik said eying daya. "I knew where you'll end up eventually" then smiling "but seriously daya CID?" He questioner daya with a small laugh. "yaar Matlab u were the so called hero of our college times. And today you're doing what this?" it was taking daya all his will and might to not throttle this guy here and there.

"ritvik frankly I am very tired. And I am seriously not in the mood to discuss my life decisions." after a pause "tumne case ke silsile me Bulaya tha so I am here let's talk about it" daya said as he saw ritvik in no mood to leave him without a fight.

"are Han.. I know u people work for us" he smirked. Which really did hurt daya. He close his eyes. But composed. "yaar tum bhi bade professional bane ghum rahe ho.. Aapne jaani dushman se mile ho.. Jo tumhe lagta tha zindagi me kuch nahi karega.." his tone soon took a turn to sour and bitter. "ab dekho Kahan hun mai aur Kahan ho tum" he said in a anger tone as he looked into dayas eyes.

"bass ho Gaya ritvik, I came here out of my duty. Aur tum yahan Aapne personal cheezo ko Leke baithe ho. This isn't a personal meet for your information. And I am not at all obliged to listen to you" daya said in a angry tone as he looked at ritvik.

"oh really, kyu what did you want ke I will greet you like a best friend or a highly Important Person and want a VIP treatment from my side ?" after a pause added in teasing tone.. "No, way.. tum aaj jahan kade ho na wahan se milo dur hu mai.. puri zindagi bhi tum apni aidhiya ragdoge na to bhi tum waha tak nahi pohuch paoge jaha aaj Mai hu.. Tunhari to itni aukat bhi nahi hai ki tum mere ghar me ke darwaze tak aa sako.. aur mere se aise baat kar rahe ho.. "

These words were really challenging the patience level of Daya..in some other situation,he would have pasted his fingers on the neck of the person by now.. but, it's not the other situation...here the person is really belong to high level and also have a good reputation in society. If he did something stupid right now, he will not only drag him to the mud but also the CID department. So he shut his zipped his lips tight.

Ritvik haven't got the desired reply from Daya so added in a harsh tone, " Mr. Sr. Inspector Daya.. u know what, u are no one more than a servant for me.. the difference is just that servant in my house directly get paid by me but u guys are the one who gets their salary from our donations and taxes paid to Government." his tone rose than before.

This was it.. he can't.. just can't take it anymore, it was controlled himself when this Egoistic man insulted him, but not now.. because this time he pointed his filthy finger to his duty his profession. So he says in a composed but harsh tone "actually you know, mujhe ab samaz aaraha hai ke ye.." (looking towards all his so called wealth and prosperity) sab tumne kaise milaya hoga.. Aakhir aadmi kitne bhi kapde kyu na badalde.. Andar toh wahi rehta hai" daya said in a harsh angry tone. With a hint of smile.

"Get out" ritvik chewed as he stood up from the sofa. Anger was easily seen on his face.

"I'm also not interested to stay here, i just came here for the sake of my duty as u wished to speak to a CID officer" daya replied in the same tone.

"then I don't wish to talk now" he said with a angry smirk. as daya after such a tiring day came only to hear this shit from this person. when ritvik continued "I call you whenever i want to. And you are highly obliged to come, tum mere under ho samaze..(then coming near daya) even though you are a CID officer you still have to report to politicians whenever its said" his tone was harsh and bitter. He was trying his level best to insult daya. "and now as i don't want to talk " he said as he continued "you can get the hell out of my house" he ended his sentence while glaring at daya.

Daya looked at him with fuming anger. As he rose and barged outside in a moment. His body was with full rage and anger. He himself knows how he controlled himself out of the sake of his duty and limits as a civilized human. He didn't knew why did he even go this place. He came outside as he stepped into the car and left with high speed. Today was like a bad day of his life. But now after this it become the 'Worst'.

Authors note:

I know it was lengthy chapter to begin with. But i hope that it was worth your time. Sorry for all the mistakes.

And if possible please leave a feedback. As after this long time span. Gaining motivation for continuing is really very hard believe me. And i really don't wish to abandon or leave this story incomplete at any note.

Your feedback will be highly appreciated.

Thank you.

-Renuka