Siddharth got up and moved towards his bhaiyya's study. It has been 2 days his bhabhi was attacked and not a single clue of the attacker is found. His bhabhi, Home Minister of West Bengal, Daughter in law of Roys, Abhimanyu Vardhaan Roy's Wife, The Akshara Vardhaan Roy was attacked in broad day light. That didn't sit well with him. He had been very scared thinking about the worst scenarios of something happening to his bhabhi. But not until this morning when Ruchika bashed him for being the dumbest idiot, he didn't realise he needed to be the support his bhaiyya needed now, not a child who should be protected. His bhaiyya raised him better. He will forever be grateful to Ruchika, his woman.
He halted in his steps out side the Study to see his bhaiyya not able to concentrate on his work. His bhaiyya was getting agitated minute by minute. He sighed. He should have talked to his bhaiyya before. He was about to go in but stopped when his bhaiyya got a call.
Abhimanyu was waiting for Vikranth's call. He told no one except to Vikranth about the threat note. He picked up the call immediately but whatever Vikranth said from the other side left him even more agitating. There are no traces of the attacker. Nothing could be found from the note nor from the bouquet. The fact that the person had his tracks well covered is screaming that he is a big name. And that scared him more.
Siddharth frowned looking at his bhaiyya. His bhaiyya didn't speak anything during the call but his face was telling that call was not a good news. Now that he was thinking properly, he can see his bhaiyya getting paranoid. Yes his bhabhi was attacked but There are many incidents where they had intelligence reports of attacks. Not once his bhaiyya got panicked this badly. Yes he used to be over protective and over bearing few times but he used to deal strategically. Never once he saw his bhaiyya getting agitated about anything. Or maybe there was something else his bhaiyya was not telling them? If that is the case, he need to talk to his bhaiyya.
Abhimanyu looked up startled when Siddharth walked in. He forced himself to smile.
Siddharth sat infront of Abhimanyu and looked at him - Aap teek hai bhaiyya?
Abhimanyu - Haa. Kyu puch raha hai?
Siddharth shook his head. There is no point beating around the bush - Koi baat hai jo aap ko pareshaan kar rahi hai, bhaiyya? You don't look fine.
Abhimanyu sighed. Why did he even think Siddharth will not know him. The boy was his reflection. Siddharth - You can trust me to stand strong bhaiyya. You know this right?
Abhimanyu smiled. He obviously know his child is strong. But he is not sure if he is strong enough to take the news of Akshara's death threat.
Siddharth caught his bhaiyya's hand - Aap humesha kehte hai na bhaiyya ki parivaar thakat hota hai, kamzoori nahi. Let me be your strength bhaiyya. I can see something is troubling you very much. I also have a hunch that it is not a good news. But I can assure you, I will stand strong for our family bhaiyya. Agar aapko mujhpe bharosa nahi hai tho aapke parvarish pe bharosa karo bhaiyya.
Abhimanyu looked at his child. The child he raised on his own. The child who used to come to him to discuss each and every small problem of his, the very same child was now sitting infront of him asking him to share his problems and giving his word that he will stand strong no matter what. He couldn't be more proud. He also realised his child is not a child anymore. He has become a man. That made him as much sad as happy.
Abhimanyu cupped Siddharth's face - The day I don't trust you will be the last day of this earth bacha. I trust you with my whole existence. We will talk tonight. Aaj raat dinner ke baad baat karte hai. Hmm?
Siddharth smiled and went away.
Everyone present in the living room flinched when Abhimanyu threw his phone in anger. Akshara slowly approached him. No one other than her could dare to go near him. He was bubbling in anger, like Mahadev had opened his third eye! But the family members saw more of tension and fear than anger in his eyes.
Akshara gently squeezed his hand - Abhi....
Abhimanyu shook his head and looked at the Police Chief - You can't be this useless officer.
Police Chief - We are trying sir.
Abhimanyu yelled - I want results damn it!!
The Chief Officer flinched. He was already sweating. Abhimanyu threw him a disgusted look. He is sweating and he calls himself a Police Chief. Vikranth also shared his feelings. But he couldn't blame the Chief. His bhaiyya could scare anyone. He had that kind of aura.
Abhimanyu - Leave!
Police Chief thanked his stars and left the Roy house. He couldn't stand a minute more in front of Abhimanyu Vardhaan Roy. No one managed to scare him that badly in his 20 years of experience.
Akshara looked at her family. Everyone were tensed. She was glad Devansh was not in the house. The boy wouldn't have handled Abhimanyu's anger even if it is not directed towards him. He is extremely sensitive when it came it Abhimanyu. That is the reason why her husband mostly doesn't yell infront of Devansh.
Akshara - Relax Abhi.
Abhimanyu raised his voice - I can't Akshara.
Akshara took a step back which didn't go unnoticed by Abhimanyu. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath to calm himself - I am sorry.
Akshara shook her head. That was not her husband. Her husband would have thought 1000 times before uttering the word "sorry". He is not being himself ever since the threat note, which was 5 days ago. Akshara is not at all liking it. It is high time she talked to him. She looked at her family who left without a word giving the wife and husband privacy.
Abhimanyu sat down on the couch frustrated. For the first time in his life, he was feeling helpless. His family is not safe and he doesn't even know from whom to protect them. Akshara sat beside him and gently took his hands.
Abhimanyu shook his head - Don't ask me to calm down Akshara. You know I can't.
Akshara spoke gently - Everyone are working to find out who sent the threat Abhi. You have nothing to feel helpless or frustrated.
Abhimanyu looked at Akshara. Akshara gasped when she saw a sheen of tears in her husband's eyes. She immediately pulled him into her embrace. Abhimanyu Vardhaan Roy rarely ever cried. He was the strongest man she ever saw - You can't fall weak Abhi!! We all need you to be strong Abhi.
Abhimanyu deepened the hug before pulling back - Our family is not safe Akshara. My father's death is not an accident. It is a murder. He is not snatched away from me by fate Akshara. Someone deliberately killed him. Vikranth would have died in that accident too. You... You were very close ...
Abhimanyu's voice choked. Akshara caressed his face. Abhimanyu - Mujhe ye bhi nahi pata ki ye sab kaun kar raha hai. Kyu kar raha hai? Papa ne kabhi kisi ke sath galat nahi kiya Akshara. He dedicated his whole life to this state and its people.
Abhimanyu - I don't even know if my family member who goes out will return to the house safe or not?
Akshara understood his apprehensions and fears. Even she was afraid of the threat but there was nothing anyone of them could do until Vikranth gives the name. Until then, she just have to make sure her husband is fine in a correct state of mind.
Akshara - You just have to trust your team to do the job Abhi!
Abhimanyu shook his head and got up - You were attacked being Home Minister of this state Akshara. Are you even getting how powerful our enemy might be?
Akshara got up and made her voice firm. Her husband is just not getting it - You are losing yourself Abhi. Your restlessness, your frustration and your fear is blinding your senses. Aaram se socho Abhi. You will definitely find out a way. You getting frustrated this way is doing nothing but handing over the victory to that bastard Abhi. He clearly want you to get restless this way. This is the reason he sent those threats instead of directly attacking.
Abhimanyu stayed silent. In a way his wife was correct.
Akshara - Dev aata hi hoga Karan ke ghar se. He will catch your emotions very quickly. Go take a shower and calm yourself. And then plan something. One thing is clear. None of us is going out. Our house is a fortress. You have nothing to fear.
Akshara walked away leaving Abhimanyu in his thoughts.
Abhimanyu ran his hands through his hair standing under the shower. The conversation with his wife in a way made him open his eyes. It is pretty clear that someone was targeting his family. Someone wants him on his knees. Someone bloody dared to touch his family, Abhimanyu Vardhaan Roy's family just to get back to him. That person bloody signed his death warrant.
He took deep breathes to calm his nerves down. He also understood what his wife didn't say. Not only Devansh, but everyone in the house caught his emotions pretty quickly. Now that he was thinking, he realised it has been a week they all had a meal in peace. He should really cheer up his family. And there is only way. FOOD!!
Akshara looked at her husband amused as he walked down in his trouser and vest. He looked..... Fresh and calm. She giggled when he pulled her into his arms and twirled her. Now that was more like her husband. He walked into kitchen with her in his arms and as usual placed her on the counter and bowed down - Chef Abhimanyu, ahh scratch it, Chef Abhi at your service, your Highness. May I know what would you like to have for dinner, Mam'.
Akshara laughed and pulled him into a kiss not before looking around. She whimpered when he pinched her waist and entered into her mouth.
Abhimanyu pulled away after good 7 minutes when he heard foot steps. He looked at his wife, his woman who was panting for breathe looking as red as a tomato. He kissed her forehead and moved back. Akshara closed her eyes to let the moment sink in. It has almost been a week, she missed him.
A maid walked in with something looked like a package. Abhimanyu thanked her taking it from her and asked her to leave.
Akshara frowned - What is it, Abhi?
Abhimanyu winked - Ice cream!
Akshara smiled. Abhimanyu placed it in the freezer and turned back getting back to the actual work they came into the kitchen for.
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