Chapter 40: Chapter 40

Rudra's pov

I was baffled by Diya's statement. How could she say that she doesn't want to live with me anymore? I know that she was angry and hurt that's why she talked like that.

I don't blame her. She must be too shocked by this incident. I know very well how much she loves me.

She was upset beyond level. After all, she lost her baby. I couldn't even imagine how she was feeling. After all the baby was inside her. At this moment she needs her family members' support. I know she is very upset that's why she talked like that. I also don't want to pressurize her. If she stays with her family for some time then she will feel better.

The doctor said that she has to stay at the hospital for almost one week. Then she can go home. I am sure Abhishek will take her with him. I didn't oppose this that much about this matter. Let her stay with her family for some time. She will feel better.

I have appointed many guards outside the hospital and her room for her safety. I am still aware of that Manoj. I am sure he will try to hurt my Sunflower again. I can't let that happen. I have to save her from every danger. Once I failed to protect her I can't fail every time. She is my everything.

I told the hospital authority if I find any kind of negligence about my Sunflower's treatment then I will shut down their hospital and obviously they dare not do that.

As Abhishek was here so I am not that worried about my sunflower. He will take good care of his sister.

I have to talk to Dad about that phone call person. What did that bastard mean by little brother?

It's been hours since Akhil has been trying hard to trace that number's location. I hope we will find some clues.

I reached my house just now. The whole house was guarded by thousands of police. After all, it's the minister's house.

I forwarded my legs to Dad's home office. I found him back facing me. There was something in his hands.

I called him," Dad."

Author's pov

Uday Pratap was startled by Rudra's sudden presence. He turned at Rudra hiding the parcel behind him. Rudra noticed the nervousness in his father.

He also noticed that his father was hiding something behind him. He creased his brows.

Rudra comes towards his father," Dad, I have something to discuss with you."

Uday Pratap became more nervous. Did Rudra come to know about everything? What does he want to discuss now?

Uday Pratap said trying hard to keep his tone normal," Ummm! Yeah. Tell me. What do you want to talk about?"

Uday Pratap gestured for Rudra to sit on the nearby couch. Rudra walked near the couch and by using this time as an opportunity Uday Pratap hid the parcel among all the files which were on the table.

After hiding the parcel Uday Pratap took a breath of relief. He took a seat beside Rudra. He noticed how upset Rudra was. His eyes are looking puffy.

Uday Pratap asked just for formality," Is your wife alright?"

Rudra just nodded his head. He didn't share that he had lost his child. The future heir of the Singh family.

This time Rudra took a deep breath and asked looking at Uday Pratap," Dad, am I the only son of yours?"

Hearing Rudra's question Uday Pratap became dumbfounded. Rudra might have doubted something. He shouldn't be asking this question.

Uday Pratap blinked his eyes a few times, " What are you asking? You are my only son. Why are you asking this type of ridiculous question suddenly?" He let out a nervous chuckle.

Rudra wanted to tell the truth about that call but he stopped seeing Uday Pratap's turmoil and worried expression. He understood that Uday Pratap was hiding something.

Rudra responded," Nothing dad. I was just asking. Did you talk to the DGP? Did they find out who is behind all this bomb blast?"

" I have given them a 24-hour ultimatum. Let's see what they find out," Uday Pratap said rubbing his forehead.

His whole mind was occupied by that parcel. Rudra was noticing his father's behaviour and the doubt that Uday Pratap was hiding something increased inside Rudra's mind.

Suddenly Rudra said," Dad, I think the bomb blast wasn't for any kind of political issues. I think it was personal."

This time Uday Pratap's whole face got clouded with too many anxieties.

He said with a slightly shaky voice," Umm!! Maybe..or maybe not. I think this work is done by my opposition party."

Rudra said nothing. His eyes were observing Uday Pratap's eye movements. Rudra didn't continue this conversation.

" Ok, dad. You should take a rest. I am also investigating from my side. Let's see what I find out," Rudra patted his father's back.

Rudra left the room. But, before leaving he looked at the table and noticed a torn gift wrapper. He frowned his brows but said nothing.

His mind spoke," I know dad. You are hiding something. Very soon I will find out everything."

On the other hand, after Rudra's leaving Uday Pratap locked the door of his office room and took out that parcel.

The parcel was full of old photos. In every photo, Uday Pratap was with another woman. Looking at them anyone will say how happy they were as a couple. The photos were black & white. But, even in this colour, the woman was looking very beautiful.

Uday Pratap threw away the photos and screamed loudly," Ugh! This woman! Who sent me these photos? Was it her? How can it be possible? I burned her alive. I had seen her screaming with my own eyes. Then, who was that? Was it her son? But, how can it be possible? I killed him too. Then who was it?"

" Shit!! If Rudra comes to know about all this then he will definitely hate me and will never listen to any of my words. Already he has gone out of my hand and if he comes to know about this woman then I will surely lose him. Rudra was right. The reason for this bomb blast isn't any kind of political issue. It's personal. I have to do something before Rudra comes to know about all this."

Uday Pratap called someone from his phone. After some time when the person receives the call Uday Pratap said," I have work for you. Meet me tomorrow at my office."

Diya's pov

" Diya, eat this. It's last. After that I will not force you to eat," my brother shoved another spoon of soup inside my mouth.

Everything was feeling bitter to me. Bhai was feeding me soup for the last 10 minutes. Well, I was gulping down the soup with great difficulty. As my hands were burned, I couldn't touch anything with them. After feeding me he gave me some medicine to take and like an obedient sister I listened to his every command.

I was still in the hospital laying on this hospital's white bed. This place was suffocating me. I want to go out and inhale some fresh air. My heart was still aching for my first baby. I was also feeling bad for Rudra. Am I doing right by blaming him? I don't know.

My trail of thoughts was cut when bhai said, " Your bhabi also wants to meet you. But, you know Araav. She has to take care of him. That's why she did not come."

I sighed," It's ok, bhai. I will meet her when we return home."

Bhai smiled at me," I am happy that finally, you have decided to leave that criminal."

" Bhai, please. Don't call him a criminal," I said timidly. I was not liking how he was calling Rudra a criminal.

" Why not? It's the truth, my dear sister. I don't know how he brainwashed you. I was shocked when I found out that you accepted him. How could you forget what he did to Virat? How could you forget how he framed me and I had to give up on my job," he sounded extremely disappointed.

I shook my head," Bhai, you are still thinking of Virat bhai as a good person. But he wasn't. He was a human trafficker."

Bhai sighed and said trying to make me understand," ok. I am admitting that Virat was guilty. But, how can you forget how Rudra framed me and forcefully married you."

This time he triggered a strong nerve in me. I tried to say something but stopped. I was not in any mood to argue with bhai.

Seeing my silent self, he said," I am not understanding what kind of medicine he gave you that you become so weak for him. Bloody bas......'

" Bhai, please. Don't abuse him. Right now I don't want to talk about anything. I just want to sleep," I snapped at him and laid down on the bed back facing him.

He didn't say anything and left the room.

Before leaving he said," Don't think about that man. He is a criminal"

I heard him but said nothing. I really want to sleep. I need some peace of mind.

At Manoj's place

Author's pov

Manoj was watching Diya's photos with his drunken eyes.

He kissed her photo," Uff! So beautiful! So tender! Why does Rudra always find the best things?

Dheeraj was sitting with Manoj. He wasn't drunk. He was observing Manoj with bored eyes.

Dheeraj thought," Fuck this womanizer! I am going nuts thinking about how to destroy Rudra and Uday Pratap here this shit is busy with Rudra's wife's photo! What is so special about that girl? Huh! Why is everyone crazy after her?

" At first I was thinking only to fuck Rudra's wife. But I have changed my mind. Now I want her as my wife. I want to make her mine. I want to make her my woman," Manoj sounded obsessed.

Seeing Manoj's lunatic behaviour, Dheeraj couldn't control his urge to see Diya's photo. Dheeraj noticed that Manoj was almost passed out and the phone was falling from his hand.

Dheeraj saved the phone and looked at the screen. Dheeraj's eyes got stuck on that screen. He blinked his eyes with amusement seeing the beauty inside that screen.

" Now I am understanding why everyone is mad after you. You are indeed an angel. I have seen thousands of women but I have never seen such a unique beauty before. Your eyes are like a series of poems. Your smile is so sweet. You are really that flower inside of a garden which catches everyone's attention and love," Dheeraj smiled staring at Diya.

" Rudra has snatched all the rights of mine from me. But, this time I will snatch you from him. And about this womanizer Manoj? I will arrange something special for him, "Saying that Dheeraj trailed his fingers on Diya's photo.

Dheeraj was admiring Diya's beauty when a man of Manoj entered.

"Boss is sleeping. I think I should come later," The man said seeing Manoj asleep.

He turned to leave the room when Dheeraj asked," What's the matter? You can tell me. I am your boss's best friend".

The man had seen Dheeraj with Manoj many times so he didn't doubt anything.

He informed," Boss ordered me to keep a watch on Rudra's wife. So, today I found out that Rudra's wife isn't going to Singh's mansion. She is going to her brother's house."

Dheeraj questioned amusingly, " Brother? Who is her brother?"

" Abhishek Roy. Former ACP. After leaving his job he is now doing a small business," The man informed further.

Dheeraj said to that man," You can go now. When your boss wakes up I will tell him everything".

The man didn't say anything and left the room nodding his head.

On the other hand, Dheeraj smirked," So, this is the new hot news. I think I know what I should do to snatch this beautiful flower. Her brother will be the key of mine to snatch her from Rudra. This is going to be fun!"