Rise of the Devil - Part 51B

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Chapter 51B


Akash’s POV


We found Arnav after one hour of rigorous search. He was unconscious on the debris of the blast with a few minor injuries on his body. The ambulance was here and so was our back up team who rushed onto the site to find the real king of the devil, Arnav’s father but we couldn’t find any trace of him except his half-burnt jacket and other accessories. Our experts believed he died in that blast which was so intense that it was hard to survive it. Y et, the only way we could know what really transpired was through Arnav who was taken to the hospital.


Three hours later, the doctors allowed me to meet him. But of course, as per the protocol, this was more of a professional meet than personal. Two of our team members were with me to note down Arnav’s statement on the blast and what happened between him and his father inside that house. Bhai has a few injuries on his head and arms but they would go, I know. What hurts me is that he feels broke and I don’t understand why? Did he started getting attached to his father whom he was here to kill? I hope not but it seems so.

Arnav gives his statement to the team. Seems the jammers were installed by his father to cut off Arnav’s communication with us which wasn’t a huge surprise. I was stunned knowing that he was taking some slow death drug from the past few days and my experts said they had found traces of the same on the blast site which proves Arnav’s statement.


“How did the blasts happen?” I ask while my team notes down Arnav’s reply.

“He had a backup plan to end his life if things turned south..” Arnav answers. “When he realized I wasn’t going to back down with my decision to arrest him, he pressed the button which blasted the bombs he had planted in that house.”

“Coward” I sigh. “But luckily these bomb blast didn’t affect the other houses in that slum area. The explosion was intense but there were no casualties.” I add.


Arnav nods his head and then presses his eyes shut.

“I think he is dead Bhai” I say. “Our experts’ team has come to the same conclusion.”


Arnav doesn’t speak for a long minute but then he opens his eyes and it speaks volumes. I realize he is not in a good mood to accept this fact but what the hell did he assume? He couldn’t have saved his father at all even if he was alive. That man wouldn’t even be behind bars for long and would have got death penalty for all the crimes he had done so far.


“I think we should let him rest” I say to my team who has finished recording Arnav’s statement. They nod and leave the room. The moment they are gone, I turn back to Arnav who leans his head back and goes in the thinking mode again.


“Bhai, what’s wrong?” I ask. “I know his death has affected you but..”

“I am okay” he interrupts. “Just need some rest but I am okay.”

“Are you sure? You can talk to me if anything is bothering you..”


He doesn’t reply to that instead diverts the topic.

“Don’t tell Khushi about this..”

I clear my throat.

“I am sorry but I told her..”

“What?” He snaps. “You.. damn you Akash.”


I shrug. This version of my brother is better when he yells at me.

“I had to tell because she herself called me. Seems she didn’t good vibes and only because your phone was off, she called me to check on you. I couldn’t hide it from her. But I gave her every update I got from the doctor about your minor injuries and she was a bit relieved when he confirmed you were out of danger..”


Arnav keeps giving me heated glares.

“Talk to her. I will come later..”


I dial her number and then passing the phone to Arnav, I walk out of the room.


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Arnav’s POV


I didn’t want my wife to know I am injured but only because he has already told Khushi and I know how much panicked she would be, I decide to ease her worries. Khushi picks the call in the first ring and starts speaking in panic, thinking it is Akash who has called her.


“Hello.. Akash.. How is he? what else did the doctor say? Is he conscious?”


Her voice.. damn!! She is crying and I don’t even know from how long..

“Akash say something” she screams at my silence and then goes quiet.


I know she has felt my heartbeats.. she knows it’s me who has called her.. And the next instant she sobs all the more..

“Khushi..” I murmur. “Khushi I am fine..”


I repeat that twice but nothing ceases her sobs..

“Khushi stop crying. I am fine, dammit.. Nothing happened to me. These are just minor injuries. I swear..”

“I want to come there..” she pleads.. “I want to see you.. be with you.. Please..”

“I know..” I exhale. “I want to be with you too but I can’t let you come here yet.”

“Why?” she snarls. “It’s over now, isn’t it? The mission is over Arnav. Why can’t I come there?”


I can’t explain her why.

“Give me two weeks and I’ll be with you.. I’ll come to Denmark.. forever this time..” I promise.


Her cries subside at my declaration.

“Forever?” she inquires.

“Yes.. forever.”


I don’t think I can explain her beyond this. But she will know what it is and why I am doing this soon. Right now, I have major things to take care of.


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Two weeks later – Denmark


I get down the Jet at the private airport at Denmark and the next instant I see my wife waiting impatiently with the guards. She is here to receive me. It’s summer in Denmark still cold enough to force us wear heavy jackets for some warmth. Khushi is wearing one and the moment she sees me, she runs towards me. I put my bags down, spreading my arms and the moment she lands into them, I whirl her around and then put her back down. The next second our lips are fused. Kissing her feels like she has finally infused some life in me again. We didn’t see each other from one month but it feels like ages. I’ve missed her and she has missed me too. It finally feels like coming home.. When we pull away, she cups my face and inspects the scars on my forehead. Almost all my injuries have eased except this small scar on my head. It needs more time to heal.


She touches that scar and then tears spring in her eyes.


“Don’t..” I say in a warning tone. “I didn’t come here to see your tears. I am fine now.. Absolutely fine and I can give you that demo right when we are alone on bed..”


My remark brings back her smile. She kisses me one more time and then hugs me.

“You might have got adapted to this weather Angel but I am freezing.. Can we just get back home first?”

She giggles at my tease and then leads me to the car where my team who gives security to Khushi greets me. Kate is there too. I share the greetings and then get in the car.


Shashi Gupta greets me with the same warmth and congratulates me for the successful mission. I thank him whereas Khushi admires me whilst I talk. The next person I meet is Madhumatiji and its hard to face her as usual but she gives me a pleasant smile and tells me she has cooked all my favorite dishes. That’s the sweetest gesture she has ever done for me.


I quickly freshen up and at the dinner table I am told that Khushi has now learnt a lot of cooking unlike before. Madhumatiji has taught her everything. It brings a smile on my face for sure.

“You didn’t have to do this..” I whisper to my wife who is just next to me.

“I liked doing it for you. I want to fill my husband’s stomach with delicious food. Nothing wrong with that.”


She looks so adorable when she speaks like a typical wife.

“Why are you hardly eating though?” I ask checking her plate.

“Seeing you next to me fills my stomach..” she answers cheekily.


Damn this woman!! Her romantic-ness has always charmed me and tonight is no different. I feed her a few morsels, and she doesn’t deny me.

“You need to eat Angel because you need strength tonight and the coming nights hereon..”


She knows exactly what kind of strength I am talking about which makes her shy all of a sudden. It’s so good to see her carefree, happy and no longer in fear or trauma. I want this to last.. Forever.


Once we are back in the cozy room of the little villa which has been Khushi and the rest of the Gupta’s home from last month, I waste no time in taking her in my arms and carrying her straight to bed.


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Khushi’s POV


We make love and we do that plenty tonight. There’s something about this love making which is so intense that I can’t help giving everything I have. With his lips on all of my body, he has effortlessly managed to awaken all my senses again which had been missing him from past a month. I have spent sleepless nights praying for his safety, and safe arrival back to me. God has finally rewarded me and I don’t want to waste even a single moment not appreciating his blessings.


Three hours of our passionate love making and I am still in his arms, not at all sleepy. He is not too far either. Arnav strokes my back while I play with his prickly stubble.

“I have quit the agency..” he murmurs, pausing my actions.

“What?” I swallow. “You quit the agency? You mean you…”

“I am not part of it from hereon. I have resigned Khushi. No more missions.”


I am shocked. I recall he had told me he would come back to me forever but this was not what I expected.


“But Arnav, you love your job. How can you decide to quit it like that? You have given all these years of your life for getting trained for it. What about all that?”

“I don’t think I can continue this.. I shouldn’t..” He swallows and then quickly pauses his next words.


Is he hiding something from me?

“You think you shouldn’t continue with this? Why? Your mission was successful. They would want you again in such missions in the future then..”


He doesn’t reply.

“Arnav, believe me I’ll be the most happiest woman to know my husband is no longer risking his life but.. I know how much that mission and agency means to you so your decision to quit is not digestible to me.”


He brings me closer and then kisses my temple.

“I don’t have an explanation now. Just know that I am no longer going to work with the agency again. I am done with it.. I have given them everything so far and I want to do something else now. I hope you will respect my decision.”


I stare at him in disbelief. It seems hard to accept that he wants to do something else other than protecting this country but maybe he is right. He has already given everything to that mission, all his critical years and if now he wants to step back and choose another track where even the agency has allowed him to do so, I don’t think I should argue. I peck his nose.

“If you are happy doing something else, I am happy too. Now tell me when are you introducing me to your family? I can’t wait to meet Sheetal and your Nani in person. Though I have already met Akash’s mom and dad before, I am missing them too.”


Arnav pulls me closer,


“Tomorrow” he murmurs nuzzling his nose on my neck. And I melt in his charm again..


To be Continued.

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