Hey, I love you
Chapter 11
Daya dodged the bullet and rolled to his left. As Kavin's car zoomed away, the security guard came rushing to him.
'Hell! What happened sir? You are wounded!' he said in a horrified voice.
'Where the hell were you?' asked Daya.
'Sorry sir. I was having dinner' said the guard sheepishly.
'Oh great! Perfect weather too!' said Daya ironically.
The guard hung his head.
'Sir please stay here I will get you first aid' said the guard and he went off.
Daya was amazed that the bullet had not hit him in the chest.
'But how's that possible? Kavin had aimed well!' he thought.
His withdrew his cell phone from his chest pocket and stared at it in disbelief. Apparently his cell phone had taken the hit of the bullet. The screen was completely smashed.
'Did the bullet rebound from the cell phone glass?' he thought scratching his head.
Now was not the time to fathom the mystery of the bullet. It was time for immediate action.
Daya knew Kavin's house. Better start from there itself. But before that he had to get some first aid. The guard got him first aid box.
'Can you hey those bullets out of my leg?' Daya asked.
'What? And who? Me?' asked the guard wide eyed.
'Ah forget it! I will do it! Just hold my leg steady for a minute' said Daya.
Daya winced in pain as he himself removed the bullets. Then he tied his wound and got up with the guard's help.
'Where are you going sir? You should take rest!' said the guard.
'No time! I have an important business to attend to' said Daya.
'Flat tyre sir' said the guard eyeing the Daya's car.
'No problemo! It's a Porsche!' said Daya patting the car proudly.
O-o-o-o
When Daya arrived at Kavin's house, it appeared dark and silent. Still he decided to double check. Having his gun with him now, he walked into the house looking for any sign of Kavin or Shreya.
Daya parked his car a little far from Kavin's house and crept silently moving beneath the trees.
He could see Kavin's car parked in the driveway. The house showed no sign of activity. Daya went to the front door. The porch light was on and another yellow light could be seen inside the farthest room of the house. Everything else was dark.
'Was he here? Or had he taken Shreya somewhere else? What could have been the matter? What did Shreya wanted to tell him?' Daya wondered.
Daya tried the door but it was locked.
'I think I'll check inside. Just in case' thought Daya.
He unlocked the door and crept inside. He moved into the living room, then to the study noiselessly. The house was empty. Daya climbed up the staircase casting an alert eye around him. While he was upstairs, he heard the door below shut. His hand tightened around the gun. He was about to go downstairs when something outside caught his eye.
From the window, he could see the backyard of Kavin's house. A figure was tied to a chair. Tied and gagged.
'Oh no! Shreya!' he said and ran downstairs. He rushed to the kitchen towards the back door. Shreya was unconscious. He could see bruise marks over her face.
'Damn it!' said Daya and attempted to break the door.
Suddenly a lawn chair came flying through the glass door. Daya staggered backwards as shards of glass covered were showered upon him. A figure attacked him on the arm. Daya yelled in pain as blood sputtered out of the wound. The figure was wearing a ghostly mask. He raised the knife to strike once again. This time rolled sideways right in time and the killer missed him.
Daya kicked up with his foot making the contact with the attacker's leg. He toppled over coming right at Daya, his hand finding Daya's neck. Daya pulled, jerked, twisted and finally he lifted his torso forward knocking the figure off him sending him reeling into the living room. Wasting no time, Daya stood up and limped outside towards Shreya.
'Shreya!' he called out patting her cheek.
Her breathing was uneven. He untied the ropes and a minute later Shreya opened her eyes.
'Daya...' she whispered.
He helped her stand up.
'What happened? And where is Kavin?' asked Daya.
'Dayaaaaaa!' Shreya screamed suddenly.
The masked figured was coming straight towards Daya with a knife in his hand.
Before Daya could even turn, the masked figure hit him on his head and Daya collapsed on the floor yelling in pain.
'Aaaahhhhhhh! Leave me alone...K...!' Shreya screamed as the masked figure caught her arm. She kicked him hard and ran forward. The masked figure leaped at Shreya taking hold of her foot, she grasped madly at the grass shrieking painfully.
Daya had managed to crawl up to them. He caught the Figure head on, smashing against his skull, against a tree. Daya threw his hand forward and pulled out the mask.
His eyes widened in shock looking at the familiar face.
'Kavin!' whispered Daya.
Kavin pushed Daya's hand away angrily.
'Shreya what the -' Daya asked her.
'Go to hell Kavin! It's him, Daya! It's been him all the time. He is the killer we've been looking for. He committed those murders! I trusted you Kavin! I thought you were my friend. And you? What did you do? You back - stabbing bastard!' screamed Shreya.
'Shut up Shreya! I have always loved you. I did this for you. But he stole what was mine. And I couldn't bear to lose something so precious for the second time.' roared Kavin.
'Kavin and murderer?' asked Daya surprised.
'I came across his diary the other day. One look at itself revealed all his secrets. I was desperately looking for you. I was really scared of him Daya. He was mad at you. He wanted to kill you too. I had to alert you before it was too late. When you agreed to hear me out, I was so relieved.' said Shreya.
'May I know the reason for this hatred towards me Kavin?' asked Daya.
'You are asking me the reason?' Kavin sneered.
'Yes I am! What have I done?' asked Daya.
'You stole my love! Not once but twice! You remember Ayesha, don't you?' asked Kavin.
Daya froze hearing Ayesha's name.
'What do you know about Ayesha?' asked Daya.
'Ask me what I don't know about that bitch!' said Kavin.
'Shut it! Or you will be sorry!' said Daya outraged.
'No use mourning over that bitch. I slaughtered her and left her to rot in that swamp. She deserved it. That double cross bitch! I absolutely have no regrets.' said Kavin with a look of deepest loathing.
'You killed her? You are dead Kavin!' said Daya and tried to strangle him.
Kavin laughed maniacally, coughing a bit.
'Daya leave him please. For me' said Shreya softly.
Reluctantly Daya let him go.
'What did you kill her?' asked Daya.
'She was dating me before you stole her from me' said Kavin.
'What? What the hell are you talking about? Ayesha never told me about you!' said Daya.
'I don't know why she didn't tell you. I let her go Daya. I honoured her decision. But then you two broke up. By that time I had moved on. I was in love with Shreya. And one day, she expressed her feelings to me. I was in seventh heaven. Then once again, you threatened to spoil my relationship. That's when I decided to kill you.' said Kavin.
'But I never loved you Kavin. I had written that letter for Daya. It fell into wrong hands. I tried to tell him, Daya but he kept me away from you. He created misunderstandings between us.' said Shreya.
'I don't believe you Kavin. But why did you kill Ayesha?' asked Kavin.
'She left me for someone else? She deserved punishment for that!' said Kavin.
'Why did you commit the other murders?' asked Shreya.
'Other murders? I killed no one except Ayesha. Our recent case gave me the idea.
Nobody knew about my past with Ayesha. Not even Shreya. I knew no body would suspect me even if I killed her. You never showed any signs that you knew me. I guessed that maybe Ayesha never spoke to you about her past. I had found out that you two weren't together anymore. So I knew you were not an obstacle in my path.' said Kavin.
'Leave me alone Kavin' said Shreya.
'What did you just say? Leave you alone? It's not possible Shreya. We are going to be together. Soon! I am going to commit one last murder in my lifetime. I am going to kill you Daya. Then Shreya will be mine forever' said Kavin with an evil laugh.
'I will never let that happen. She won't suffer anymore because of you', said Daya.
'Oh really? How are you going to save yourself Daya?' asked Kavin sniggering.
'You are under arrest!' ACP Pradyuman's voice rang out sharply.
Kavin made an attempt to escape but the officers were quick enough.
'Thank you Daya for alerting us on time.' said ACP Pradyuman.
'Shreya are you okay?' he asked.
'Yes sir I am alright' said Shreya.
They performed the routine procedures and both Daya and Shreya were questioned. Kavin confessed his crime and was taken away. After nearly two hours, ACP Pradyuman told them that they all should leave.
Daya went with Shreya to her house.
'You are fine Shreya. Its over.' said Daya putting a comforting arm around her.
'What about us?' she asked.
'What?' said Daya.
'Daya why are you tormenting me? Just tell what - '
Shreya was forced to stop talking mid way as Daya kissed her aggressively, pulling her hips against his, the sudden, delicious friction making her gasp.
'Do you have any idea how long I've wanted to do this?' he asked as they broke off for oxygen.
'Yeah but due to your ego problem you chose to ignore me and kiss that bimbo!' said Shreya angrily.
'Who?' asked Daya sniggering.
'I hate you so much you know!' said Shreya.
'Ah! I remember now! Are you referring to Katie?' asked Daya in a dreamy voice.
Shreya threw him a disgusted look.
'She was totally into me and that evening when I saw you, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity for revenge! But I didn't kiss her in reality. I just...' said Daya smiling.
'Fine! Let's not talk about her!' said Shreya.
'Do you want to talk about Ayesha?' asked Shreya softly.
'Not really. Yes she was important to me. But I never really understood her. Like I understand you. No, honestly I am not saying this just for the sake of saying. But we had differences. We quarrelled a lot and patched up. But with each passing day, we went emotionally away from one another. She never accepted but I think she loved Kavin even after their break up. I didn't want this end for her. I was shocked to see her dead. I thought somehow I was responsible for it. Maybe I didn't care or support her enough.' said Daya shrugging his shoulders.
'I really don't think you are at fault. But does talking about her now make you feel better?' asked Shreya.
'Yes. I feel much better now. I told you no one can understand me better than you' said Daya caressing her cheek.
At that moment, the doorbell rang. Reluctantly Shreya left him and attended the door.
It was Joe, their colleague. He was there to deliver a parcel from ACP Pradyuman regarding the case.
Daya lingered behind on purpose till he had left and then pulled Shreya towards him quickly closing the door behind them.
'What are you doing? You should be going home!' said Shreya.
'Are you kidding me? I am injured! Instead of going home I should stay here and do something worthwhile' said Daya smiling.
'Like what?' asked Shreya giggling.
'Wait I will give you a sneak peak of what's going on in my mind' said Daya.
Lips locked, Daya pushed against her, making her walk backwards until she hit the wall.
Her breaths were uneven. She was dying with passion.
His lips touched hers again and she closed her eyes. But he didn't kiss her.
'Not so easily. Find me first' Daya whispered.
Shreya reopened her eyes to find Daya gone. She was surrounded by darkness.
'I really hate you for this Daya!' said Shreya.
She checked all the rooms but he was nowhere to be seen. She finally decided to check in the living room. As she walked outside looking for him, someone grabbed her from behind. Recognising the touch, she let him pull her closer.
'Had fun?' asked Daya.
'Very' said Shreya.
'Now this should be much more exciting' said Daya his eyes twinkling.
He pushed her onto the couch and bent to kiss her throat, sucking at thrumming pulse point, making her shiver.
His hands went up inside her shirt, caressing her soft skin and stroking her stomach.
Shreya glanced down at his hand under her shirt and said, 'Mr Detective you are entering a dangerous territory there! This is out of limits'
'Really? Am I trespassing then?' asked Daya.
'Yes you are!' said Shreya.
'I love venturing into dangerous areas you know' said Daya.
Shreya laughed.
'We can save that for later' she whispered.
'Later? Means when exactly?' asked Daya.
'Like a minute later' said Shreya giggling.
'I like your decision very much' said Daya and bent down to kiss her.
** THE END **