Sonalika jiji, Smiley, Vidhi jiji, Ragini bhabi, Ambika bhabi, Krystel bhabi, Mrigank, Adisha ki deewani, Aishnaya dii: Thank you.
Radha: Thank you so much.
Happy Birthday Ankna Didu.
Three days passed but there was no trace of the ACP, they tried hard to find him and every time Abhi's anger started increasing because he did not even know who had kidnapped him. No ransom demands, no taunting messages, no indication of where he might be. It seemed as if he had disappeared into thin air. If Abhi finds out who has kidnapped his father, he will definitely break their bones
The van screeched to a halt on the deserted lakefront, its tires skidding on the gravel. Kishen's goons leapt out, their faces twisted with cruelty. They dragged ACP Pradyuman out of the van, his body limp and battered.
Acp was a mess of bruises and cuts, his clothes torn and bloodstained. He struggled feebly as the goons tossed him into the water like a sack of potatoes.
ACP Pradyuman's voice weak and hoarse from screaming.
Acp: Mere bete tum logo ko chhodenge nhi.
Kishen's goons jeered and laughed, their footsteps echoing as they retreated to the van. The engine roared to life, and they sped away, leaving ACP Pradyuman to his fate.
The lake's surface rippled and splashed as ACP Pradyuman struggled to stay afloat. His body screamed in agony, his lungs burning from the water. He knew he couldn't last much longer.
As the darkness closed in, ACP Pradyuman thought of Abhijeet and Daya, his sons, and how he might never see them again. Tears mingled with the lake water as he whispered his final words:" Mere bacchon mujhe maaf kar dena."
The lake's silence swallowed his plea, its secrets hidden beneath the ripples. ACP Pradyuman's body slipped beneath the surface, his fate hanging in the balance.
Just as ACP Pradyuman's body began to slip beneath the surface, a fisherman happened to be passing by in his small boat. He saw the struggling figure and immediately rushed to his aid.
With a swift motion, the fisherman pulled ACP Pradyuman into the boat, cradling his head above water. He saw the bruises and cuts on his face and knew he had to act fast.
As soon as they reached the shore, the fisherman quickly pulled out his phone and dialed the CID number.
Abhijeet and Daya paced back and forth in the CID office. It had been 72 hours since their father, ACP Pradyuman, had gone missing, and they were no closer to finding him.
Abhi : kahan jaa sakte hain dad??
Abhijeet growled, his frustration and worry boiling over.
Sachin: Sir humne pura sehar chhan maara har khabriyon se puch tach kari pr sir ki koi khabar nhi mil rahi.
Daya's face was set in a grim determination.
Daya: Jab tak hum papa ko dhundh nhi lete hum haar nhi manenge.
Abhi: Sachin tum sab ghar jaao 2 din se yahin ho jaao thoda aram karo.
Sachin: bilkul nhi sir.
Shreya: Haan jab tak acp sir mil nhi jaate hum kahi nhi jaayenge.
Freddy: Han sir sab milkr dhundhenge toh acp sir zaroor mil jayenge jald hi.
Just then phone rang and pankaj picked it up.
Pankaj: Hello cid bureau. Kya?? Sach mai? Thek hai hum log aate hain.
He comes to the team and tells them.
Pankaj: sir acp sir mil gaye. Vihar lake mai hain.
Abhi: Jaldi chalo
The CID team swung into action and immediately left for the location. When they arrived, they were shocked to see their boss in such a state.
Abhi: Dad.
Sachin: Acp sir. Oh god kitni chot aayi hai.
Sachin exclaimed, his face etched with worry. Pankaj immediately called the ambulance.
The ACP regained consciousness for a few moments. His eyes were full of pain and exhaustion, but there was a glimpse of relief when he found his sons standing beside him.
Daya: Dad kisne kiya tha aapko kidnap?
Abhi: Han ek baar naam bataiye uska chhodunga nhi use.
With great effort, he managed to whisper a name
Acp: K..ki..sh..en.
Shreya's eyes widened in shock.
Shreya: Kishen ravi ka bhai.
Before anyone could ask him any more questions, Acp lapsed back into unconsciousness, his body too weak to stay awake. The CID team quickly arranged for him to be taken to the hospital for medical treatment, where he was placed under the care of skilled doctors and nurses who worked tirelessly to save his life.
There, CID team quickly got to work, and starting an investigation into Kishen's whereabouts.
The CID team, led by Abhi and Daya, worked tirelessly to find any evidence that could link Kishen to the kidnapping and torture of ACP Pradyuman. They scoured the crime scene, interviewed witnesses, and analyzed every shred of evidence.
But Kishen was a cunning foe, and he had covered his tracks well. No matter how hard they looked, they couldn't find any proof of his involvement.
Sachin: Kishen bahut chalak insaan hai sir. Koi saboot nhi chhoda usne.
Sachin said, frustration etched on his face.
Shreya: Kab tak chhupega kabhi na kabhi koi na koi saboot toh zaroor milega.
Daya: Chalo uske ghar chalte hain. Yahan lekr aana padega, ek hath padega toh tote ki tarah zubaan chalegi aur sab sach ugalega.
Daya, and the CID team arrived at Kishen's house, determined to finally apprehend him. They knocked on the door, and Kishen answered, a smug look on his face.
Kishen: Ji kahiye kya help kr sakta hu main aapki?
Daya: Bas hamare saath cid Bureau chalo itni hi madat chahiye tumse.
Kishen: Kyun?
Sachin: Hume pta hai hamare acp sir ki kidnapping main aur unki iss haalt ke peeche tum ho.
Kishen: Koi saboot hai tum logo ke pas?
The team exchanged uneasy glances. They had no concrete evidence linking Kishen to the crime.
Daya: Nahi.
Kishen "smirked": Toh tum log mujhe bina saboot ke kahin nhi lekr jaa sakte. Main mumbai ka ek respected citizen hu aap log mujhe yun badnam nahi kar sakte. Jaao saboot lekr aao aur arrest warrant bhi.
With no choice, the team had to let Kishen go, but Daya's eyes locked onto Kishen's, a fierce determination burning within.
Daya: Zaroor saboot dhundhkr aayenge tumhe jail le jaane.
Kishan just laughed, his eyes shining with triumph.
The team left Kishan's house disappointed and defeated.
When Daya reached the hospital, he saw that his brother was sitting near his father who was unconscious and machines were connected to him.
Daya: Bhai.
When Abhi saw daya, he got up from him and kissed his forehead. He signaled Daya to come a few steps away from the ACP.
Abhi: Han bolo kya hua?
Daya: Bhai wo kishen bahut chalak aadmi hai. Koi saboot nhi chhoda usne apne khilaaf aur.
Abhi: Aur?
Daya: Aur usne dad ke khilaaf complaint kar di hai ki unki uske bhai ravi se dushmani hai aur wo usko aage chalkr kisi case main fasa sakte hain. Hum high authorities mai jaakr bhi uski complaint nhi kar sakte bina saboot ke.
He threw his phone and began storming out of the room, his eyes blazing with fury.
Abhi: Jaan lelunga main uski.
He growled, his fists clenched. Daya ran after him, grabbing his arm.
Daya: Nahi abhi. Please bhai tumne vada kiya tha mujhse aisa koi kadam nhi uthaoge.
Abhi shook off Daya's grip.
Abhi: Chhod mujhe daya, mai bataunga use mere parivar ko nuksaan pahunchane ka kya anjaam hota hai.
Daya kept pace with Abhijeet, trying to reason with him.
Daya: Bhai please ek baar socho iss baar tum fas sakte ho pehle hi ravi ko maarkr fase ho wo issiliye peeche pada hai na. Uska parivar case kardega aur ek na ek din tumhari sachayi sabke samne aajayegi.
Abhi: aane de meri sachayi samne, mujhe fark nhi padta jail jaane se lekin mai use nahi chhodnga. Dekha na dad ki kya haalt ki hai usne kitna maara hai unhe.
Daya's voice turned gentle.
Daya: Bhai main jaanta hu tum gusse mai ho mujhe bhi bahut gussa aaraha hai lekin bas abhi ka nhi future ka bhi socho. Baaki sabko shayad koi farak na pade tumhare jail jaane se lekin dad ko bahut farak padega aur mujhe bhi.
Abhi's pace slowed, his chest heaving with rage. He knew Daya was right, but his anger and helplessness made it hard to see reason.
Abhi: Thek hai.
His jaw clenched.
Abhi: lekin mai uss Kishen ko sabak zaroor sikhaunga
Daya nodded, relieved.
At Night, Daya come home from hospital, acp was still unconscious. Daya and abhi returned home as Freddy and pankaj stay at hospital for acp's security.
Daya went inside abhi's room for looking what he was doing, Abhi sat surrounded by men. Abhi's voice was low and deliberate as he issued instructions, his words dripping with a sinister intent.
Daya entered the room, his presence commanding attention. Abhi's men fell silent, their eyes darting to Daya with a mix of curiosity and wariness.
Daya: Bhai kyu bulaya hai tune in gundon ko?
Abhi: Daya gunde nhi hai yeh log dost hai mere.
Daya: Tumhare sath galat kaamo mai saath dete hain toh gundee hi hain yeh log.
Abhi: Daya.
Daya: Aur maine kaha tha na tum nhi maroge kishen ko.
Daya said, his voice firm but laced with a hint of concern. Abhi's smile was a thin, cruel line.
Abhi: vada kiya hai tumse nhi todunga apna vada bhai. Lekin use sabak zaroor sikhaunga. Yeh bataunga ki kitna dard hota hai kisi apne ko takleef mai dekh kr.
Day: Toh tum exactly karne kya wale ho?
Abhijeet's smirk grew wider: beti hai ek uski jisse wo bahut pyaar karta hai.
Daya's expression turned skeptical: Toh?
Abhijeet's reply was laced with malice.
Abhi: kuch nahi. Soch raha hun usse shaadi karlu.
Daya's eyes widened in shock: Aur??
Abhijeet's laughter was low and menacing.
Abhi: Aur, Huh-- I'll make her life hell. Uska baap khud dad ke pairon mai girkr maafi mangega aur apni beti ko wapis paane ki bheeg mangega.
The room fell silent, the only sound the soft hum of tension. Daya's face reflected his horror, while Abhijeet's men seemed to be eagerly awaiting their leader's next move. The air was heavy with anticipation, the darkness in the room palpable.
Daya's eyes were wide with shock.
Daya: Bhai tum uski beti se shaadi karoge sirf kishen se badla lene ke liye?
Abhi: Kyun nahi? Agar tumne mujhse wada na liya hota tou mai yeh kadam na uthata sidha use katkar fenk deta.
Daya: Aur tumhe lagta hai wo hamare khilaaf complaint nahi karega ya uski beti tumhari baat mankar chup chap tumse shaadi krke apni kismat ka likha mankr yahan reh jayegi?
Abhi: Wo sab mai dekh lunga, tum in sab mai mat pado.
Daya: Toh ab tum aage kya karne wale ho?
Abhi: Mere kuch aadmiyon ki nazar hai uss ladki pe. Jald hi wo yahan hogi And i have more plans ahead.
Daya's expression changed from shock to resignation.
Daya: Thek hai shadi kroge toh mujhe zaroor bulana mai bhi khush hu ab apni bhabhi se milne ke liye.
Abhi's eyes narrowed: Tum rokoge nhi ab mujhe?
Daya "shook his head" : Bilkul nahi. Main jaanta hu bhai tum thode cruel ho sakte ho gusse wale bhi ho but you're not a monster. Tum kabhi kisi ladki ko ya uski izzat ko koi nuksaan nhi pahuncha sakte.
Abhijeet's gaze lingered on Daya's face, searching for any sign of doubt or weakness. But Daya's expression remained firm, his eyes steady.
Abhi: Thek hai, tumhe bula lunga jab bhi shaadi krunga abhi jao yahan se aur aaram karo.
Abhijeet said finally, his voice dripping with malice.
Abhi: Aur haan.
Daya: Kya?
Abhi: Mujhe rokne ki koshish bhi mat karna.
Daya: Nahi rokunga bhai, main jaanta hu tum bas gusse main bol rhe ho aisa kuch nahi karne wale tum.
Abhi: Dekhte hain. Aur tum sab bhi jaao ab aur haan jab bhi signal mile use uthaa lena.
Man: Haan bhai.
And everyone left his room.
Next Morning, Kishen sat in his plush armchair, sipping his morning tea and reading the newspaper. His daughter, Ankita, burst into the room, beaming with excitement. She wore a traditional Indian outfit, her dark hair tied up in a neat bun, and her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.
Ankit : Good Morning Papa.
she exclaimed, hugging Kishen tightly. Kishen set aside his newspaper and smiled, taking in his daughter's radiant appearance.
Kishen: Are tumhe toh aisi dresses mai comfortable nhi lagta na toh aaj kaise pehan li?
Ankita twirled around, her lehenga fluttering around her.
Ankita: Aaj hamare college mai annual function hai na aur mai ek dancer group main hun hamare group ki sabhi ladkiyon ko yahin pehnna hai aisa ma'am ne kaha hai so.
Kishen: Bahut khoobsurat lag rahi hai meri beti.
Ankita: Thank you papa. Acha mai College jaa rahi hu late ho jaungi warna.
Kishen stood up, his expression softening.
Kishen: Driver ke saath chali jao, dhyan rakhna aur haan all the best.
Ankita: Thanks Papa.
He kissed her forehead, and Ankita smiled, waving goodbye as she skipped out of the room. Kishen watched her go, a proud smile on his face, his heart full of love for his dear daughter.
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I hope you enjoyed this chapter.
~Meera.