"Are you foolish? She said and you agreed?..
"But sir, the evidence are strong enough to validate the charges..
He gritted his teeth in utter annoyance, listening the lawyer. How could he even agree to such a thing, what he was even thinking.
"Naina Sahay, will admit of drugging me which will validate charges too..
"Yes, but we can at least appeal for leniency in regard of punishment..
"Who do you think desire leniency in punishment you moron..
" Sir, pardon me, but we really can't prove your innocence in this.. There's
"Do you think they'll let me get less punishment, even if it's proven I was drugged?..
His hands curled up in fist, Recalling how he forced her in car. He knew even if he manage to prove he was drugged then too, the next day ordeal he put her through will make it tough for him. And he was sure she'll speak of that too, in order to punish him gravely.
"I'm ready to be in jail in other case, but not this one.. Do you hear me? You'll have to prove me innocent in this..
"But sir that's..
"If you can't then get lost..
Saying this he turn around, with his back facing the lawyer. No one can understand what he's going through, right now his business is suffering he's suffering psychologically, Financially and physically. He knew the case of tax evasion, money laundering was expose by Samrat, thus he knew even if he prove himself innocent he can't walk out of jail anymore. Thereby he was ready to accept the charges in other case's he even confess doing wrong. But he didn't want to be behind bars under charges of Molestation. Cause he'll never be able to face the world and his daughter with label of Rapist. That's the prime reason, he wanted her to withdraw her case but she didn't agree.
"Wait, Do one thing, Call Samrat..
"Sir what?..
"You heard me, now call him..
The lawyer hesitate once, then called Samrat Singh Rathor. It's rang for long time, but soon it was answered with flipping sound of pages.
"Mr Rathor?..
Either then low hmm, in reply he heard nothing, but still he couldn't help feel intimated by the men. Hence he immediately passed the phone to Abhimaan, who remain silent for Minute then spoke.
"I've deal for you..
"I'm listening..
Inhaling sharp intake of breath, he rub the back of his neck. Recollected his thoughts before speaking further.
"Let me spent a day with my daughter.. And I'll make confession..
"Too late and you're negotiating with wrong person..
Saying this Samrat cut the call, not willing to hear anymore from Abhimaan. Staring at the mobile screen Abhimaan release a sigh, There's really no cure for regret huh He thought remorsefully.
"Sir, any instructions?..
"No tell me what'll be case theory now?..
The lawyer sigh inwardly hoping his client will agree with his reasonings. And after hearing him, Abhimaan thought for while then nodded in acknowledgement. Even instructed more to the lawyer about his case. However listening his instructions the Lawyer face went pale. Men fickle by heart indeed, a while ago he was remorseful and now cold hearted.
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"If he won, he'll get both, if he lose than nothing.. But there's no gain or loss for you..
Listening her words, The warmth faded from his eyes, as his lips curled up in grim smile, and his grip tighten over the pen till it's broke in his hand. Despair crawled in his heart, as he walked upto the recliner placed near window.
"And you're curious about?
"Your involvement, providing security, gathering evidence, and hiring me as her lawyer, Why?
"How does it concern you?
"Not concerning me, but makes me curious.. Why put efforts if there's no benefits?
"With love, moment of togetherness is equivalent to lifetime..
"Being philosopher hm.. But does she know your feelings? Will you pursue her once she win?
He didn't reply just gazed at his phone, she got her answer without him telling her, but before she could speak. His assistant arrived in the cabin. And passed her a file, out of curiosity she looked into it. And frown Deepened, as she look into the file. This deceitful men, how could he.. She couldn't help but curse while reading.
"Who's this women?.
"His sister..
She didn't reply, but look at the men who was gazing at the rising sun with warm cup of coffee in one hand now. And phone in other hand, Anticipating to hear anything from him, after all no one knows better than her how much grudge he hold against Abhimaan.
"You can take our assistance, but this will drag the case..
"Doesn't matter, the law procedure of justice is slower than snail here...
"You sound quite disappointed?
"You've no Idea..
"Alright then I think this can help Miss Rathor..
Soon enough another file was presented to her by his assistant, she sighed and start to inspect the content, Only to frown in disbelief.
"Are they even human..
"Doesn't this prove how human they're?
Speechless she glared at his assistant who was conversing with her till now, then look back at file, indeed it's human tendency to be selfish and greedy. If person is immune to emotion then they're no human. But here what the people did for sake of selfishness and greed is validate them to be demon in disguise of human.
"Well human of demon, this will definitely help to punish them..
"Confidence is good, but overconfidence is lethal..
The advise was more like warning, that she couldn't help look up at the mn who was silent till now. Is he accusing her of underestimating Abhimaan Or overestimating herself? Perhaps both.
"If he can't defeat he'll eliminate..
"Are you telling me Or scaring me?
He didn't reply look back at the rising sun, taking small sip of his coffee. To him it was pointless to proceed with law when one know justice is hard to seek in hall of court, Due to high influence of rich.
"Anyway, thanks for informing and warning.. But for now tell me she know?
He shook his head, still didn't say anything. As if his words are no less than bitcoin he can't spent rashly. She scoff at his nonchalant attitude but sigh inwardly it's not new for her. He has been like this since she met him. And as much she like people who don't change like season, she doesn't seem fond of him being so cold and aloof.
"Do you wish for me to let her know?
He shrugged his shoulder, at this what'll be better, let her know and let her be prepare for what's coming, or let her give good show to her opponent?. All three of thought the same but at end drop the burden on Presha to decide the rest. Once the assistant walked out she look up at Samrat then told him.
"Samrat, a friendly advise, give up, unrequited love will hurt you..
He tilted his head to glance at her, then smiled faintly. To which Presha sigh inwardly, looking at people like him she never wish to be in love.
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Stepping inside the chamber of justice, after showing her pass. She looked at the women who stood beside Abhimaan. Then averting her gaze walked upto her place. Despite knowing what's going to happen next she couldn't help but feel agitated and uneasy. Though Presha told her to be calm and she promise but she can't help it. And feel anxious until a hand clasp her's it was warm unlike her hand which was cold. She look up only to see Samrat besides her, holding her hand in his. And his gaze convey what his tongue couldn't that, "Whatever may come we face together. " She nodded at him, a part of her felt guilty, for burdening him with her troubles, but other part of her felt calm and comforted. Soon she look ahead at the jury. Today with Samrat, her father was present with her in court too. Where's her sister Riya was with Aadhya taking care of her back in home. Soon the hearing begin and the allegations, arguments point evidence presented by Defense broke her resolve to be calm.
"Please, introduce yourself to jury and let us know what you've done..
"I'm Naina Sahay.. I'm the one who abducted the plaintiff, and even drugged the accused here.. To ruin her.. I even release the pic of their intimate moment to ruin her reputation..
"Is there any evidence to support your confession?..
"Yes.. My laptop, has relevant info to support my claim, such as transaction of money to people who abducted her.. And publish image of her..
"Your honor, according to the documentary evidence and oral evidence presented today, it's proven my client is innocent.. We can't deny charges of assault but my client was drugged and framed I beg the Jury to spare mercy..