Uncovered

Chapter Two

ACP Pradyuman is preparing breakfast when door bell disturbs him indicating unwanted guest at this this. As he opens the door Pradyuman's expressions clearly indicate he wasnt expecting company.

"Aap yahan?"

"Yahan se guzar raha tha, itne mazay ki khushboo ne rasta rok liya." Pradyuman knows its a lie but he moves away from door to let the guest in.

"DCP Chitrole aur mere ghar ke samne se guzre? Woh bhi itni subah? Suraj kahan se nikla aaj?" Pradyuman wonders loudly and Chitrole just smiles and doesn't respond. He follows Pradyuman to his dining table, almost set for breakfast.

"Aha... Halwa Puri... dekha na, esi ki khushboo kheench lai mujhe." ACP just shakes his head knowing he cant get rid of DCP now so he just brings another plate to table. Pradyuman knows there is no point in arguing as they will go in circles so he sits quietly as for the breakfast and Chitrole joins him.

"Bohut bhiok lagi thi, yaar aaj nashte ka maza agaya." DCP praises Pradyuman's cooking as he takes the bite. He was always fan of Pradyuman's cooking, especially when he makes Halwa Puri.

"Maine message kar diya tha na toh phir anay ki kya zaroorat thi?" ACP Pradyuman cuts to the chase.

"Itni naraazgi?" Pradhyuman doesn't reply so Chitrole continues.

"Jaanta hon naraaz ho, lekin khud socho ke yaan tum baat karte yaan main. Khud batao Daya aur Abhijeet kiski baat sunte?" Pradhyuman knows Chitrole has a point but he hates the fact he had to confront Daya and Abhijeet like that because Chitrole pushed him to.

"Aapne mujhe abhi tak nahi bataya ke Daya aur Abhijeet ke baare mein aapko kaise pata chala." ACP has been curious about it since DCP had come to his office later in evening and urged him to talk to Abhijeet and Daya about their relationship which has taken another turn.

"Seriously, yaar, tumhare haath ka halwa... wah!" ACP just glares at the other man who smiles cheekily but Pradhyman just waits for him to continue.

"Mujhe kuch kuch andaaza tha ke shayad kabhi isa kuch... lekin... 2 hafte pehle maine un dono ke saath mein dekha tha. Kaafi kareeb thay aik dosre ke."

"Toh? Esme galat..."

"Pradhyuman tum bhi jaante ho ke baat woh nahi hai. Tum aur main... Salunkhe bhi... hum mil kar enko protect kar sakte hain, lekin... jo log opar baithe hain yaan jo CID ke dushman hain woh toh esi tak mein baithe hain ke aik galati ho aur bas." Chitrole is right and it scares him even more. He has lost his son already, he canot afford to lose Daya and Abhijeet and especially not now when they finally found their happiness.

"Us din ke baat kaafi socha ke main confront karon par yehi laga ke tum behtar insaan hoge baat karne ke liye. Mujhe sab kaise dekhte hain CID jaanta hon, tumhari baat aur hai."

"Jo darr Daya ke chehre pe dekha, jo gussa aur taqleef Abhijeet ke chehre pe thi..."

"Esi liye toh hum hain na, jab tak humse hoga hum saath deinge lekin enhe bhi sambhalna hoga."

"Aik baat batayein... Aapko ajeeb nahi laga... mera matlab.."

"Jaanta hon tum kya kehna chah rahe ho. Pradhyuman, yeh CID department sirf tumhara nahi hai, mera bhi hai, itne saalon mein maine bhi dekha hai, samjha hai. Aur yeh en dono ki personal life hai, jitna yeh dono taqleefon se guzre hain, desh ke liye jo qurbaniyan di hain itna haq toh dono ka banta hai ke thori khushiyaan bhi jee lein." Hearing DCP Chitrole say this makes ACP Pradhyuman feels a lot more lighter than he felt in days, a smile appears on his face.

"Itna bura aur tang nazar nahi hon main jitna samajhte hain mujhe."

"Arre nahi..."

"Arre chodo, Pradhyuman, sab janta hon main.."

"Acha chalo... yeh aur lo puri." Pradhyuman diverts DCP's attention towards breakfast once again. The conversation takes lighter turn from there as both bosses enjoy the breakfast.

Meanwhile Abhijeet is still lost in his thoughts. Daya shakes him out of his thoughts by giving him quick peck on his lips.

"Kya howa, Abhi? Kahan ghum ho?" Abhijeet smiles but it doesn't reach his eyes.

"Bas kal raat ke baare mein soch raha hon." Daya raises his eyebrow at this while smirks, Abhijeet lightly smacks his arm.

"ACP saab kal achanak kaise..."

"Haan mujhe bhi thora ajeeb laga lekin phir socha ke acha howa. Dekho na, ACP sir sab jaante hain, acha hai sab clear hogaya aur unka ashirwaad bhi mil gaya." Abhijeet almost wants to ask what would happen if ACP didn't bless them? But he is not ready for this conversation so he lets it slide. But he does feel slightly better knowing that ACP is supportive of them.

"Chalo ab baaki ka shaq criminals ke liye bacha lo, buearu mein kar lena, kam se kam nashta sahi se karlo." Abhijeet knows Daya is right, turning towars him Abhijeet brings out his most charming smile.

"Tum karwa do na... nashta." This time Daya smacks him on his arm, hard. Abhijeet laughs as he resumes his breakfast.