Within ten minutes of returning from Dhruv's grave, Vikram stood in front of Rahul's house guessing that he was calling to share an important news.
"Vikram, Are you so busy? I just kept calling you to share an important message."
"Hmm... What is the important message?" It was clear from his voice that Vikram had not yet recovered from the last minute sad video of Dhruv.
"Vikram, when we examined the CCTV camera in front of your company room with the clue we got from Kavita, not only did it to feature Siddharth but we started following him because his name was written on the list of mutual enemies you gave based on suspicion. There were many startling facts in it"
1. Siddharth has a brother named Sanjithath. He got out in the first round itself unable to put up with the game with Dhruv. After Dhruv's demise, Instead of second place player to reach Dhruv's place, Siddharth paid huge amount and made his brother to be ranked in the first place. Naveen (Sportsman) helped him with that. Sanjithath is going to attend a meeting in China tomorrow (for training). Why shouldn't Siddharth have killed Dhruv for his brother?
2. Do you know about Rakshita Siddharth's marriage? Why should she fall in love with you if she is going to marry him? Looking for spy work?
3. I sent my men to the sports field today for a secret investigation. Let me first find the relationship between Naveen and Dhruv. Incase any disparity then for sure, Siddharth, Rakshita, Sanjithath and Naveen are the culprits in this murder "he concluded. Vikram, who knew the answer to all Rahul's questions, choked and stood still."
A few minutes later Vikram said, "Rahul, Naveen had caused some problems to Dhruv so that he was suspended from that field. I didn't take it as big task when Dhruv told me as he too told me casually. "
"Hmm ... then, they are the culprits but there is not enough evidence to prove them as murderer as they have planned the murder perfectly to trap you and they escaped easily"
"Is it a perfect plan? Hmm....... I'm going to make them suffocate without any evidence anymore" Vikram increased the violence in his mind.
"Vikram, the work is going on faster than you had involved in the murder of Dhruv... News is circulating that you have a lot of chances of being arrested tomorrow."
"Why should I be arrested for a mistake I didn't make? I have to do some important work from outside Rahul, After that, I am happy to get arrested as my heart will be healed."
"Happy? What important work? You know about the culprits but you remained silent that creates waves in me" said Rahul. (Rahul noticed Vikram's movement and speech)
"Rahul, you have helped me to find the culprits so quickly and accurately. I just do not want to belittle this help by just saying thank you. Rahul, I don't want to hide anything from you. Do you remember Rahul? I got my missed key spy camera from Shiva and I saw a last minute video of Dhruv" said Vikram about the footage that he saw on that spy camera.
Rahul told Vikram, "My God! They have committed the murder more brutally than we thought. This evidence alone is enough to get the three of them punished."
"I don't want to give this evidence"
"Why Vikram? It will make us cringe when we do not have enough evidence but now by the grace of Dhruv we got the proper evidence. Why do you refuse to give even though you have got all the evidence? We can look at anything legally" said Rahul.
"Ha... ha... Legally?" Vikram smiled fakely thinking the police department.
Rahul nodded, "Yes."
"Well, I'm coming on your way. If this video is taken legally, what's the punishment for those ... three ... people... at most ... at most ...?" his eyes reddened.
"Our side has strong evidence so life sentence is there for punishing them in their rest of life but it is not possible to say for sure Vikram"
"Hmm ... So the four including Naveen leads a luxurious life in prison and live a relaxed life there. Then finally one day they will be released, right?"
"So, you have no faith in the law?" asked Rahul doubtfully.
"I respect the law but I don't want to hand over those who killed my friend infront of law. They will come out in the same speed through the hole in the law" said Vikram.
"What are you going to do with them?"
"Wait and see... I'm going to stand up infront of the law if I'm guilty of myself after my game. I'm going to tell Shiva to arrange for an interview to the press and television about an hour before I get arrested today" said Vikram.
"Unbelievable Vikram! You are the one who never wanted to be interviewed by the media. What are you going to do in this situation? There will be a barrage of questions the reporters may throw at you" said Rahul caringly.
"My answer to any of the questions is the same," he said before leaving.
"Okay Vikram. I understand your situation. I will do my best to help you whenever you need it"
Vikram hugged Rahul as a sign of love and left. From there he went to his house where Ahana and Kavita were kept safe and took care of them.
Ahana asked Vikram, who was silent, "Do you know about the news that was spreading in the media?"
"Yes..." replied Vikram.
"Why don't you respond and remain silent? Express your condemnation on those who blame you in vain," she said with tears in her eyes, and in those tears the love she had for him was palpable.
"Hmm... I have made arrangements for that." Said Vikram. She had a glance at his withered face. He didn't give a correct answer. Ahana realizes that he is hiding something from her. Understanding that his mind was heavy, she asked again, "Ahana ... I have found the killers of Dhruv. Their future is now at my fingertips so something can happen to me too. Do not trust me and ruin your life" said him.
"I said that day itself, there is no change in my decision. My life is with you no matter what happens," she replied decisively.
"You are the most precious gem in my life," he said holding her hand. Vikram's phone rang, he left from there.
That evening,
This is the first time that Vikram has been interviewed by reporters and journalists voluntarily. The medias rushed to collect the hottest news. The rays of light coming from the camera fall on him continously.
The first question is, "Sir, why did you invite journalists here as the news are wandering that you are being arrested today?"
Vikram responds, "Gossip spread by those who are jealous of my growth"
2. "You say it's a rumor but you are the last one recorded on the CCTV camera at the night of Dhruv's death?"
"It's a regular thing I used to talk to my friend at night. Is there anything in it that records that I am the murderer or killing...?" Vikram didn't get any answer from anyone.
"Friends of the media! I would have voiced my displeasure at such news for my own reasons only if there had been any news about women contacting me. You did not come out with such news out of respect for my voice. First of all, my thanks for that. Currently, many news related to the death of my friend Dhruv centered around me. It is highly reprehensible that I killed myself. From now on, I would like to inform you that if any unwanted news is leaked regarding my name, photo or the name of my management, appropriate action will be taken against those involved" said Vikram strictly.
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The next day, Sanjithatg was traveling in a luxury car to attend a meeting on behalf of the sports department in connection with his trip to China. When he received a call from Naveen, he changed direction and was heading in a different direction.
After a while, Siddharth contacted him and Sanjithath turned off the phone saying that he had received a call from Naveen and that he was going there. An hour later, Sanjitha's mobile number couldnât be contacted.
To be continued....
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