Chapter-8
Recap : Sanyukta is desperate to retrieve her phone she goes to Randhir and pleads him. He does not grant her wish but then she remembers that her phone is locked no one can access it but her she is relieved. It's night time, sanyu is being difficult on the food, Randhir having enough of her antics let her starve. The next morning Randhir's gather info on her and found out that she has a daughter, he ask his team member to bring her to him.
Mumbai, 8 am
Sanyukta came down after some time...
"What?" she said irritated, she had been rudely disturbed during her beauty sleep by Vidushi saying that the devil was requiring her presence, as if he was some Deity ordering his subjects around.
"Civilized people start their conversations with hello" he taunted her.
"Look the barbarian with anger issues is talking about manners !" she rolled her eyes. Nope, She was definitely not a morning person...
"Ah this attitude of yours sweetheart... I told you, it's not good for you" he stated coldly.
"I am who I am, your approval isn't needed but thanks for the concern" she said with sarcasm.
It was a free country was not it ? She had the right to be the way she wanted, if she wanted to be a polite and sweat goodie two shoes that was her problem, if she wanted to be a sarcastic bitch that was her problem and if she wanted to be a jumping and brying banshee that was AGAIN her f**kING problem.
He was seriously getting on her nerves saying how she should behave and how she shouldn't !
"Ok am asking you once again, are you Falcon ?" he came straight to the point.
"No" was her only reply. She was not in the mood to play with him this early in the morning.
"Ok then...what's your job ?" he asked her.
"Am a waitress, what it is to you ?" she rudely asked.
Remembering how she decided 2 years ago to take a part time waitress job and continue her hacking activities in her spare time making money discreetly to avoid any suspicions.
"Can you tell me what is a waitress average salary ?" he investigated, slowly expanding his web to trap her.
"There is this thing called Google, may be you have heard of it ? go and find it yourself... me tumari nokar nahi hun" she taunted him.
He chuckled and said "for now..."
"Ok then answer this question, how does a waitress do to afford Louboutin pumps and Louis Vuitton handbags with her meager salary ?" he demanded in a menacing tone.
Sanyukta was taken aback. She didn't thought about that...but the devil had a point. "Come on think Sanyu" she thought.
"Ever heard of legacy ?" she said mentally patting herself for making up such a good lie in such a short amount of time.
"Taken" was his only reply.
"If you are done with your questions can I go?" she asked.
She had to get out from here, he was being way too nosy for her liking. Those words made her think of a dog sniffing out bones... but the picture somehow felt wrong and suddenly, out of nowhere the dog transformed itself into a big and imposing tiger. ...Great ! She once again felt like a little deer living its last minutes. His voice made her come out of the very disturbing picture.
"Actually ek last question hai" he retorted. He approached her and asked her "Do you have a 4 years old daughter named Tara ?"
Sanyukta froze.
No !
Her biggest fear became true. No ! How ? when ? NO ! They had discovered Tara...they knew about her daughter. They had the only thing that could make her do anything and everything... She was now at their mercy.
Her fingers brushed her hair as she tried to calm down her racing thoughts, they had her daughter. They knew about her, but how ? her mind was all cluttered with thoughts. Her brain failing to register or think straight. Her gaze refused to glance away from floor, she feared her eyes may reveal it all.
"What more worse could happen?" She thought panicking about her baby.
"I could have fought a thousand combats, messed with anyone, risked my life as well. But today I am totally helpless. What if they already have her?" she thought, her eyes brimmed with tears.
He observed her antics, her anxiety was reflecting on her face, those hazel eyes were filled with a fear. He was sure of his words now and knew she was now at their mercy. He was gazing at her intently, anticipating her next move. Will she fight back like she used to do or be defeated as her motherhood would overpower. His trance was broken when she muttered those words slowly,
"I admit being falcon. What do you want?" she said emotionless.
There she said it...
"Oh darling!" he approached her and held her jaw, "Are you always in a hurry?" he flashed his smirk. His eye dark with determination and hidden threats.
"I don't want to play this game anymore, batao kya chahiye ? Is it money? Tell me that's not a problem, I would be glad to sign a blank cheque" she tried striking a deal, knowing her Tara could be in dangerous hands.
"Tsk tsk tsk...that attitude of yours, Where's it now?" He left her jaw harshly as she stumbled to step stable in front of him, "Tables do turn at times... Isn't it? he laughed evilly.
"You are a disgusting monster without any respect, using my daughter for your benefits" she spat out. He will regret it, he will regret it she promised herself.
"I hate you" she whispered "I can't stand the sight of you, I loathe you." she said venom coating from her words. "I hope you die a very slow and painful death", the fact that they had laid their hand on her precious little daughter was blinding her by rage.
He stilled briefly upon hearing the amount of hatred in her words but he composed himself and coldly said "and you know what monsters are supposed to do ? They are supposed to scare little children". he retorted scaring her even more.
"I will not leave you, mark my word Mr. Gangster, I'll make you pay for this !" she whispered promising to take revenge.
"ENOUGH" yelled the hooded guy.
"From now on I will order and you will obey only" he stated in a final tone.
Sanyukta didn't reply back. She was thinking about her situation, she had no other option, she had to follow his orders...for now.
"What do you want me to do ?" she asked defeated.
"I will tell you in time." was his only reply. It seems like she was going to stay with them a little bit longer that she had planned.
"How long am I going to stay here ?" she inquired.
"As long as your skills are needed" he simply replied.
"In that case I will need my stuff, not only my materials but also cloth, accessories and some personal stuff" she said with attitude once again.
"Funny how you are still talking to me in that tone" Randhir chuckled.
"Sweet chocolate coated monkeys... God please help me, I am very tempted to strangle him right now" she mumbled.
"We will go to your place this afternoon, be ready" he informed her and left.
***
"Here is your lunch Parth" declared Vidushi, putting a couple of sandwiches on his desk.
"Hmm" was his only reply.
"I hope everything goes well in the upcoming mission" she tried making conversation.
"hmm" said Parth once again
"I was thinking that may be we can go out tonight, watch a movie or something ?" she hesitated.
"I am busy" he retorted back.
"Look Parth I only wanted to..." she started but was cut short by Parth outburst.
"No you listen to me, I don't care what you want, what you don't want, just stop bothering me...stay away from me !" he yelled at her scaring her.
It has been two years they knew each other, and during that time Vidushi had started liking Parth. And she wanted him to like her back, but he was always pushing her away.
"Do you have any self respect ? I already told you am not interested, why do you come back again and again" he continued.
"Look at you" he eyed her up and down "You are so desperate, it's disgusting" he spat out and left a broken vidushi alone in the room.
Vidhushi had tears in her eyes, she felt so dirty at this moment. She wanted to hide somewhere and never come out. She was hurt, very hurt. Flashback of her little sister being taken away by some children traffickers and a young Vidhushi crying flashed in her mind.
"I have a reason for being the way I am Parth, I know seducing man, wearing short cloth to trap them is disgusting in your eyes, but I'll do whatever it takes to avenge my sister and stop these monsters who threat children as exchangeable goods." she brushed her tears and balled her fist. She wanted Parth yes, but at the same time she had a goal, which was her top priority.
Sanyukta who was passing by witnessed Parth insulting her. Sanyukta had surely insulted Vidhushi herself, but it was not like she hated the girl, it was just the fact that she had been kidnapped...and she wanted to get on the nerves of her kidnappers somehow and Vidhushi seemed like an easy target. But right now she felt bad for the girl, the way he had insulted her and her emotions was very degrading.
Yeah she had her own problems to deal with...but she could not let the poor girl like that...ye koi tareeka hai kisi larki se baat karne ka...?!...bunch of ill mannered baboons ! She cursed. Sanyukta sighed... No she could not let her like that...she sighed...she was going to help her kidnapper... only she was crazy enough to think of helping her kidnapper...the blame goes to her soft and helpful nature. She sighed once again and entered the room.
"You know there is a saying : Never chase a man because a real gentleman will never make you run in heels" Sanyukta smiled.
Vidushi angrily looked at her and said " What do you want ?"
"Ok jokes apart, just wanted to tell you that constantly chasing him will only make him flee away"
"I don't need your advice" Vidushi retorted rudely.
"And am not particularly excited to help you" Sanyukta raised her brow with attitude.
"But consider this as feminine solidarity, I really didn't like the way he talked to you, this barbarian should definitely learn how to treat a lady" she announced.
"What do you mean ? what are you going to do ?" inquired Vidhushi confused.
"Oh am not going to do anything darling, but you are !" she smiled at her. A true genuine smile.
"Make him realize what he is missing, right now he is used to your attention, ignore him a bit and stir his curiosity" Sanyukta explained her.
"Oh and please cover up a bit, there is a difference between sexy and s**tty" she added gesturing to her outfit and just like that she left.