Amidst all this Raj returned back to his public duties. He started meeting local craftsmen and artists. He met the small tailors who created the ethnic clothing of Bhishma. There was also bedsheets and other quilts. It depicted wildlife of Junagarh. The tree, birds and animals painted on them. He was impressed.
" I will ask party to organize a small fair for our local artists", he promised them all." Be prepared to showcase the talent".
He was gaining immense popularity. The number of people in his rallies increased gradually. He turned from an American hippie to a common son of the soil. Raj was not averse to hard work. He could plough with farmers and take care of cattle too.
The party president was sure of his win.
And that was another blow to Kamini.
" From the moment this snakelet arrived my good fortune has plummeted. He joined Bhishma. Joined my party while I have to leave it. Got married and put my son in jail", she hissed.
" He will win if things continue at this pace", said Rakesh dejectedly.
" OVER MY DEAD BODY", squealed his mother. " Get Rahul out anyhow. Bribe someone. Get a prison break. Anything ".
" I believe you don't have to use such drastic measures", came a snarky voice.
All of them turned.
Maddy smirked looking at them. Kiara was with him.
" You here to gloat", asked Rakesh.
" Be respectful ", said Kiara. " He is here to save Rahul's ass".
They all were stunned.
" Why", asked Bhanu suspiciously. " Rajeev is your friend ".
" He still is", confirmed Maddy.
" What games are you playing ", asked Kamini.
Maddy was serious now.
" My profession is not a game Mrs. Kamini Singh Thakur. Rahul is innocent and I am his lawyer. I will save him".
" But Rajeev", said Bhanu.
Maddy shrugged.
" We all have our duties to do", he said.
" Saving an innocent is mine. He'll live".
" Now get your asses here", said Kiara. " And for once father listen to me".
Bhanu realised they were serious. He knew Kiara.
" Sister I think they will help", he said.
Then all of them discussed the case.
Airport Mumbai
Parry landed at Mumbai. He has taken a decision. His mother accompanied him. At first he was reluctant but Myra convinced him.
" I think aunty is right Maddy. You put everyone in this hospital at risk. You know cobra. If he finds out she is here everyone here is sitting duck ", she said.
" But her safety", said Parry.
" Yours is more important ", said Dipti. " And I have rested enough son. " It's time for my duty. A criminal should be behind the bars".
" Where will you live", he asked.
" You can live with my Aai and Baba", said Myra.
" I will definitely meet them to discuss your wedding ", smiled Dipti.
Myra blushed.
" But I stay with Mr. Ramcharan. We need to find out what your father did Ani. It killed him. It killed Mr. Oberoi. It's related to cobra", said Dipti.
" But it's risky", argued Parry.
" Every second of our life is struggle against death son. We all have our duties. Yours is to protect the prince. Mine is to put criminals behind bars. "
Parry bowed down to her request.
Meanwhile at Shiva temple.
Sage Agni sat under the banyan tree in front of his Lord in deep meditation.
"Agni the time has arrived. And your duty calls", a divine voice spoke in his ears.
Agni opened his eyes. He has forgotten time. He stopped aging after mid 40's. He was around 400 years old. He never complained eternity like Srikant and now will accept DEATH too. He got up. Touched his Lord's feet and started to work on his final duty.
Palace
Duleep and Payal sat together having breakfast.
" So who was Malti meeting that day in mall when cobras attacked it", asked Duleep.
" I have zero idea. Malls have just started then. We can get footages but I am not sure the person she was about to meet reached her or not", said Payal.
" The man we arrested was just assasin. He got job and did it. He made it look like a random attack", said Duleep.
" We need to think what Malti could have found", said Payal.
" She was a social worker. A Royal though a lower one", said Duleep. " She used to meet with a lot of people."
" We can ask princesses about her days just before her death", said Payal.
Duleep wondered.
" It's like finding a needle in haystack ", he said.
" I never said it would be easy", smirked Payal.
"Well we have our duties lined up for us", said Duleep.
" My mother had few belongings of my dad if it could help", said Payal.
" Bring it on", said Duleep.
Mumbai
Ramcharan was elated to see Dipti. Tears of gratitude filled his eyes.
" You are fine girl", he said.
Dipti hugged him and cried too.
Parry called Raj.
" Yes Parry ", he answered on first ring.
" I am in Mumbai at you daddy's. Aai points to Dr. Amit Khurana", said Parry.
" I'll get him detained immediately. Kenny is at hospital. Old man Khurana is there. So is Ro", said Raj.
" There is more. She hid my baba's body. I need you all", he said.
" ASAP", said Raj.
London
Ibrahim and Zoya were sitting with Zaid.
Zaid said,
" I knew him. I got intel from Solly. And got his twin on his tail. It's good we have the news before any harm is done. "
Zoya was crying
" Mom calm down. We will handle this properly", said Zaid.
" Bhaijan it's happening again", cried Zoya.
" No little one . Once I lost my dear Zaid. No more of this. Zaid inform Solly and Salman. This time we will save him."
" On it uncle", said Zaid and called Solly.
He answered on second ring.
" Where are you Solly", asked Zaid.
" Ummm..Actually..Bhaijaan", he was saying.
" HE IS WITH ME", came a snarky shrill.
" ANY PROBLEM".
" Ask shrew 2.0 to be quiet for sometime and listen carefully", said Zaid."You were right about him. He is with the wrong crowd. We are all worried".
" DAMN", said Solly. " For once I wished to be wrong. "
" Well the other one called. He cannot hold him for long. I know you have your duty. We all have our duties. But.."
" Bhaijaan he comes first", said Solly. " Ask him to share location and not leave the moron alone".
Solly heard Zoya sobbing. He sighed.
" Shai talk to your mother", he handed the cell to her. Zaid did the same.
" Mom Salman uncle and Solly will tackle. Okay if you want to come you are welcome. Okay stop crying. Nothing will happen to him. I am worried mom. Allah. Just stop crying".
Later
Rajeev gathered the men and said,
" Dipti Joshi recovered. She is in Mumbai. We all are leaving immediately to meet her".
" I got Amit detained", said Ro.
" Good", said Raj.
They all left for Mumbai as duty was calling them...