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Haseena thought getting up from floor and then she stumbles down when just then her Karishma comes out of washroom and with a perplexed expression on her face.
" Urmila tum? Tum yaha ka kar rahi ho is waqt?"
Ksrishma asked looking at the bag behind cupboard and then looked at Urmila. She narrowed her eyes and waits for Urmila to break the silence.
Haseena's mind was racing for a moment, trying to come up with an excuse for her sudden appearance in study room when both Malaika and Karishma, herself stopped her strictly from entering here.
" Urmila, hum kuch pooch rahy hai tumse? Ka kar rahi ho tum yaha? Mana kiya thy na hum tumko ke yaha nahi aana. Phir ka kar rahi ho tum yaha?"
Karishma asked approaching close to her.
" Chatak chandni main woh tera intezar kar rahi thi."
Haseena told plastering a fake smile and adopting the persona of Urmila, the carefree and joyful side of her personality.
Karishma frowned at her, clearly not amused by her antics.
" Humne tumko kitni bar kahe hai. Ke humara intezar matt kiya karo. Phir kahe roj yeh nautaki karti rahti ho tum?"
Karishma ranted on Urmila for staying awake for her.
" Tu ghar hoti hi kab hai joh tereko pata ho ke ghar main tera koi lautne ka koi intezar bhi karta hai. Aur agar bhulne se aa bhi jaye toh, yaha padi rehti.
Aaj bata mereko, kaha rehti hai tu raat raat bhar hai?"
Urmila rebuked stepping close to Karishma like fearless soul.
" Tum hoti kon ho humse yeh sawal karne wali huh? Hum kaha jaate hai, kaha hote hai aur ka karte hai. Is se tumko koi matbal ( matlab) nahi hona chahiye.
Samjhi na tum? Ab kato yaha se aur ja kar so jao raat bohat hogi hai. Subha headquarters bhi jaana hai"
Karishma told passing by Urmila but she was taken back when Urmila with swift pulled Karishma towards her and said,
" Patni hai main teri aur is naate se mereko teri fikar rehti hai ke tu kaha hoti hai aur kya karti phirti hai."
Before Karishma could utter a word, Urmila tenderly placed her hand on Karishma's face and, with a gentle touch, spoke in a soft tone,
" Dekh mereko pata hai ke tu din raat bus apni madam sir ke hathyaaro ko dhundti rahti hai. Aur mereko yakeen hai, tu hai hai woh joh un sab ko dhoond nikhaley gayi. Lakin----"
Before Urmila could speak further. Karishma spoke interrupting her,
" Kuch bhi nahi. Jao yaha se. Humko bohat kam hai."
Urmila silently walked out from the room. Karishma shook her head and called someone,
" Hello Ami, ji ap chinta mat ki jiye. Hum theek hai aur subha apko paise mile jaye gay. Ap chita mat ki jiye. Abu ke school par sirf aur sirf uski beti ka kaam he hoga. Humare hote hue, apse aur madam sir se unke Abu ki nishaani koi bhi nahi chhen sakta. Yeh wada hai humara apse. Bus ab ap bina kisi pershan liya sakoon se jao jaye. Hum sab dekh le gay. Ji, rakte hai, Shubh Rarti"
Karishma ended the call wishing Ami good night. She closed her eyes sighing heavily when she heard Urmila voice.
" Chakat chandni chal aa baith idhare. Aa khana kha le."
Karishma turned and finding Urmila setting the dinner on small table. She moved to her and said,
" Yeh kya kar rahi ho tum? Le jao, humne bhook nahi hai."
" Aise kaise bhook nahi hai? Insaan hai tu chal aa yaar kha ke.Dekhe mereko bhi bohat bhook lagi hai"
Urmila told dishing out the dinner in one plate.
" Kya? Tumne abhi tak khana nahi khaya?"
Karishma asked and got surprised to see Urmila's innocent expression who pulling low face told,
" Nahi main tera wait kar rahi thi na"
" Aur agar hum na aati toh kya bhooki so jaati tum?"
Karishma asked and Urmila again nodding like an innocent kid spoke,
" So kaise jaati? Mereko bhook pait neend kaha aati hai. Haan lakin main tera wait karti rahi aur yeh mera dhuste paapi pait
Urmila lifted her shirt, revealing her belly to Karishma. Shocked, Karishma immediately averted her gaze and stammered
" Niche karo is se."
Urmila smiled at the adorable blush on Karishma's face. She couldn't help but hide her grin as she decided to playfully tease her beloved even more. Stepping in front of Karishma, she began speaking while gently grasping the hem of her shirt.
" Baketi nahi. Main tereko apni jawani dekha rahi hai. Dekh kaise bin kuch kiye kaise murja gayi hai. Dekh dekh"
Urmila casually pulled up her shirt a couple of inches, revealing more skin. Karishma's eyes darted towards her briefly, then she quickly shut them tight, stumbling over her words.
" Yeh tum kya baketi kiye ja rahi ho? Niche karo shirt apni aur jao yaha se"
Urmila couldn't help but stifle a giggle by biting her cheek as she watched Karishma, who looked incredibly adorable at that moment, eagerly wanting to satisfy her hunger by devouring her meal, but she managed to restrain herself. Instead, she decided to playfully taunt Karishma until she finally gave in and agreed to sit down for dinner
" Nahi kare gayi main shirt niche aur agar tumne mereko apne hatho se khana nahi khila toh main shirt ke sath sath sab nikhal de gayi."
" Kyaaaaaa?"
Karishma agape and quickly held Urmila's both hands who was to lift her shirt more up.
" Tumko sharam nahi aata?"
Karishma scolded Urmila for still grabbing her shirt at both ends, but she was taken aback when Urmila grabbed her by the waist and pulled her close, whispering before gently kissing her cheek.
" Jis ney ki sharam uske phute karam. Ab tu dekh le tu khana khati hai ke main----"
" Khana hum khana khanaa gay"
Karishma eagerly made her way to the table, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She wasted no time in devouring the food in front of her, not pausing for even a second.
Urmila chuckled at Karishma's voracious appetite and walked over to join her. Sitting down next to Karishma, Urmila took it upon herself to feed her friend, insisting on using her own hands. She playfully threatened Karishma, making it clear that she would not take no for an answer.
Reluctantly, Karishma succumbed to Urmila's persistence, letting herself be guided by Urmila's whims.
Urmila couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness as she looked at Karishma. The once vibrant girl now seemed frail and fragile, her eyes appearing larger in her now-sunken face.
Karishma caught Urmila's gaze and noticed the tears brimming in her eyes. A wave of empathy washed over her, as she sensed a deep, unspoken sorrow within Urmila's heart.
" Urmila tum ro rahi ho?"
Karishma expressed her concern for Urmila, who shook her head. Wiping away her tears, Urmila covered up her pain with a touch of humor.
" Arey nahi woh office main jo yahi item ayi haina. Kya naam hai uska? Neela mard"
" Neela mard?"
Karishma said and chuckling said,
" Kya Urmila tum bhi kiska ka kuch bhi naam rakh deti ho. Pagal ho tum bikhul hahaaha Neela mard nahi Naina Mathur naam hai unka"
" Kitne dino ke baad apko aisa hasta hua dekh rahy hai hum."
Haseena found herself lost in the joy of her lover's laughter. Tenderly touching Karishma's cheek, she gently asked her,
" Kitne achi lagti hai tu aise haste hue. Hasa kar yaar, aise bhari hui bandook ban kar na raha kar"
Karishma abruptly stopped laughing and removing Urmila's hand from her face, said,
" Hum tumhare koi yaar nahi hai"
" Koi nahi tu mera yaar na sahi . Par tere yaar ka toh main yaar hu na wohi, ek number"
Urmila told going her " ek number" move. Karishma frowned and asked Urmila,
" Ka matbal?"
Urmila stood up and showing hers and NM pic on her phone screen told,
" Yeh dekh tere yaar ki yaar ab meri yaar hai. Friendship kar liya hai hum dono ney woh bhi gaala gila kare wala"
Urmila mimicked taking a drink, while Karishma's gaze remained fixed on a picture of them. Urmila and NM embraced each other like close friends, causing Karishma to feel a flood of memories of NM and HM's bond.
This stirred up feelings of hurt in Karishma, as she remembered how her madam sir treated her as an afterthought and now she had to witness him with his new wife, all over again.
This sense of insecurity, anger, and jealousy brewed within Karishma's soul, as she couldn't look away from the photo and quietly, spoke,
" Tum bohat kam samane main sab ko apna ban leti hona"
Haseena gazed over at Karishma, a sly smile playing on her lips as she seemed to effortlessly tap into her friend's thoughts. Setting her phone down, she inched closer to Karishma and murmured in a deep and sultry tone,
" Apna toh mereko sirf tujhe banana hai"
Karishma gulped hard and pushing herself back spoke,
" Raat ke is waqt bhi baketi"
Urmila jumped on Karishma and blowing her hot breaths on her lips spoke husky
" Yahin toh waqt hai."
Karishma while trying to come out of Urmila's spell asked innocently,
"Kis kis cheez ka waqt"
" Teri izzat lutane ka waqt"
Urmila whispered taking Karishma's red earlobe between her lips.
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The next day, the entire MPT was abuzz with activity as they scrambled to provide security to Industrialist Rahul Kapoor, whose life was reportedly in danger. The atmosphere was tense as security personnel set up barricades, conducted sweeps, and closely monitored every movement within the premises.
Trio Haseena, Naina, and Karishma were assigned to keep a close eye on each individual entering and exiting the building.
" Haseena, zara side par ana"
Naina whispered in Haseena's ear. Haseena nodded and was about to move with Naina but stopped feeling tug on her wrist and delighted she got to know whose hold it is.
" Kaha ja rahi ho tum?"
Karishma asked still having hold on Urmila's wrist.
" Daroga ji yeh kahin nahi ja rahi. Main is duplicate ko boli mere sath chalne ke liya. Mujhe kuch baat karni hai is se"
Naina told smiling and winking at Haseena. Karishma fisted her other free hand and sternly said,
" Haan toh ki jiye nah joh bhi baat karni hai. Humne koi problem nahi hai, Naina madam"
" Ek number jealous huh?"
Urmila said nudging Karishma. Karishma told defending her insecurities and jealousy
" Aisa kuch bhi nahi hai. Hum bus yeh bol rahy hai ke DSP sir ney bola hai hum sab ko nazar rakhna hai sab par."
" Daroga ji, toh ap rakhiye na tab tak nazar. Hum bus abhi aate hai kuch bohat important kam hai. Please"
Naina said requesting and without listening to Karishma. She dragged Hasesna with her leaving Karishma looked at her empty hand.
Pushpa ji and Santu comes there and seeing Karishma alone. Pushpa ji inquired her.
" Karishma madam, ap yaha akeli kya kar rahi hai? Aur yeh Urmila kidhare gayi?"
" Aur ap apne hath ko aise kyun dekh rahi hai? Pain ho raha hai toh main dapa du"
Santu asked innocently. Karishma smiled on Santu innocently and shaking her head negative told,
" Nahin Santu uska zaroorat nahi hai"
" Toh phir kya hua hai? Ap theek haina? Aur yeh Urmila kaha hai?"
Pushpa ji asked exchanging look with Santu.
" Pushpa ji woh chali gayi?"
" Kaha chali gayi? Aur apne usko rukha kyun nahi?"
Pushpa ji asked and Karishma while still have a despondent gaze on her empty hand replied smile,
" Humne kahin padta tha Pushpa ji;
Mere hathon ki lakeeron main ye aaib ha
Yeh jis shakhs ko chho leti hai woh mera nahi rehta.
Saying this Karishma silently marches from there.
" Pushpee, yeh Karishma madam kya bol kar gayi?"
Santu asked stretching her head and there comes the sophisticated reply from Pushpa ji,
" Urdu tha"
" Nainn kya hua hai? Tum humne yaha aise kyun layi? Do you have an idea, Karishma Singh ko kitna bura laga hoga. Aur aisi kon se baat hai, joh tu Karishma ke samane nahi kar sakti thi"
Haseena chided with jerk freeing her wrist from Naina's hold
" Haseen apne jazbaaton ko control main rakh. Aur aisi bohat se baat hai joh hum tumhari mehbuba ke samane nahi kar sakte. You know well, har saboot Karishma Singh ke he khilfa ja raha hai.
Aur hum usko sirf is liya arrest nahi kar pa rahy because of that pen driver."
Naina told while from distance keeping an eye on everyone.
" Nainn, humari mohabbat bekasur hai. Why don't you understand?"
Haseena chided making Naina look at her.
" I too wish so, but see this and I hope after seeing recent transaction of SI Karishma's account then you will understand ke hum kya bol rahy hai.
70 cores, Haseena, kaha se ek SI ke account main aagye hai? Kuch toh KS kar rahi hai joh woh sab se chupti hai. Bohat se cases bante hai in par but still inki wafadari dekh kar department toda wait kar raha hai. Otherwise, tujhe pata hai abhi thak----"
" Humne kuch baat karni hai Karishma se. Hum aate hai"
Haseena told and recalling the last night events shiver runs down her spine recalling Naina's words and the amount she finds in KS bag.
" Nahin hum kya soch rahy hai. Jhoot hai sab"
" Kya baat kar raho bay? Hum bus abhi aate hai. Abhi aate hai hum"
Karishma told suddenly receiving a call that seemed to unsettle her. Without wasting a moment, she discreetly excused herself and left the area.
" Daroga ji, kaha jaa rahi hai ap?"
Naina inquired stopping Karishma at entrance.
" Naina madam hum apko aa kar abhi batate hai. Abhi humne jaane de bohat zaroori kaam hai humne"
Karishma told trying to leave but Naina didn't let her.
" Dekhiye SI Karishma Singh, humne abhi apki yaha zarurat hai. Aur agar koi bohat badi emergency hai toh phele apko humne explain karna hoga"
Karishma looked at Naina and saying something like a storm fly away on her bike.
" Pushpa ji, yeh chatak chandni khidare hai?"
Haseena inquired Pushpa ji about Karishma Singh.
" Pata nahi hum bhi unhe ko dhoond rahy hai pata nahi-----"
Just then a loud screams echoed inside the chamber. They looked behind and were left shocked watch the industrial Rahul Kapoor being gun down.
The entire atmosphere was plunged into a state of shock and panic as people scrambled for cover and emergency services rushed to the scene.
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In the dimly lit room of the police station, the tension was palpable as the inquiry committee questioned SHO Haseena and ACP Naina about the shocking murder of Rahul. The echo of their words lingered in the air, mingling with the heavy silence that encompassed the room.
"Where is SI Karishma Singh? Why is she not here?" Bakshi sir's voice boomed, his eyes piercing into Haseena's.
Haseena hesitated for a moment before responding,
"I...I don't know, sir. She was supposed to be here. Pata nahi woh kaha chali gayi"
Bakshi sir's expression darkened as he leaned in closer.
"We suspect that Karishma may be involved in this crime. The evidence points towards her. ACP Mathur, apke pass kuch haan to report against SI Karishma Singh?"
Naina stepped forward, presenting a file to Bakshi sir.
"According to my report, Black Shadow hired someone to kill Rahul. The payment of 60 crores was traced back to Karishma's bank account this morning."
Haseena felt her heart drop as the weight of Naina's words settled upon her.
"No, this can't be true. Naina humne apse kaha tha na. Ke hum pata laga rahy gay. Karishma would never do something like this."
Bakshi sir stared at her coldly.
" Ms Malik, you have time till night. Find SI Karishma and bring her here immediately"
" Ji sir hum late hai unko apke pass. Aur apke samne he he pooche gay unse"
Haseena nodded, her mind racing as she attempted to piece together the puzzle before her. She needed to find Karishma and uncover the truth behind these damning accusations.
As she turned to leave, Bakshi sir's voice stopped her in her tracks.
"Remember, Ms Malik. We trust you to get to the bottom of this. Do not disappoint us."
Determined and resolute, Haseena left the room, her thoughts consumed by the shadow of doubt that now loomed over her once-trusted colleague. She knew that time was of the essence and that the truth needed to be revealed before it was too late.
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In the core of a profound, thick backwoods, where the shadows posed a potential threat and the quietness was shockingly stunning, a gathering of vehicles came to a sudden end.
The headlights enlightened the dull trees, creating spooky shaded areas that moved in the evening.
A figure rose up out of the obscurity, running with frantic scramble, their breaths coming in battered heaves. However, similarly as they suspected they got an opportunity at escape, they were encircled by a gathering of dim figures clad in dark.
"Stop in that general area!" a voice instructed, sending a chill down the individual's spine. Decisively, they pivoted suddenly and rushed the other way. In any case, it was pointless.
The hunters surrounded their prey with persevering assurance. A shot rang out, in south direction where the figure again in a narrow escaped ran away but the rage of bullet was more quick than the legs of person.
The bullet with shoot made the leg of person its prey and knock down the weak figure.
" Ahhhh"
The painful scream echoed in the dense forest making the wilds too growl in dark.
" Don't move otherwise next bullet will tear your brain."
A warning echoes but still, the figure with full strength light their soul up and tried to run but this time. The strong hands grasped their nape and without any mercy they dragged the figure to their last destination.
"Where is the pen drive?"
One of the officials snarled, his voice low and threatening.
Person stayed quiet, their body solid with dread and torment. The officials were steady in their quest for replies, falling back on cruel strategies to remove the data they looked for.
Each question was joined by an excruciating blow, every refusal met with a much more ruthless attack. Yet at the same time, the suspect didn't yield. Their purpose was tough, their assurance immovable. As the hours passed, the officials developed disappointed, their understanding wearing ragged.
They realize that there was no time to spare, that answers should have been found before it was past the point of no return.
" Chalo humare sath. Your game is out now "
The officers dragged the person to another room and throwing the person inside the room asked one more time before, they did some inhuman act.
" Pen driver kaha ki hai? Kisi ko itne main biche hai batao. Aakhiri bar pooch rahy hai"
Getting no response officers exchanged a look. The pushed the button and within minutes the floor began heating up.
The heat burned person bare foot and more screamed echoed in the dark room when above the head the splashes of cold water sank the person soul and under the same ice water officers began beating the person black and blue having the same questions on their lips.
The torture cell was filled with sounds of water splahes, lashes and screams thundering the sky.
" Madam sir"
" Karishma Singh"
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