Prologue
Everything fell back to
total silence. I shook him by his shoulders but he was motionless and saw a
pool of blood forming around his body. And that was spreading to my fore arms
also. I knew he is dead. Slowly I dragged myself back and the wall behind me
stopped me for further movement. I stared at the blood stains on my jeans. I bend
my knees and tightly hug to prop my chin on that. I was more than scared to
cry or to call anyone for help. Next moment I heard the nearing foot steps at
my door. I didn’t responded
for the door bell. Then it started ringing my mobile but I sat still. Next moment
I saw the unlocked door is opened by the person whom I was expecting. He stopped at the
sight of me and the corpse.
“Janaki..” he called my
name
When I looked at him a
drop fall through my cheeks. The vision was getting blurred when I looked at
him. He came to his knees and held my hands.
“What happened? Are you
all right?” he looked at the motionless body and then back to me. His voice
said the terror what he witnessed.
I nodded as an answer
to his question. Then put my forehead over his knuckles which is crossed over
my wrist.
“I didn’t…just…” My
words came out with my whimper. Again I looked at the body which is laying over
its stomach. Then I averted my eyes back to my visitor. “He was here..few
minutes back…and..then…all of a sudden..”
“Take a breath..i think
I should call someone” He was about to stand and then I held his hands back to
me.
“No” I said. Without
knowing the truth he cant help me. So I should speak up.
1
Few weeks back at the capital city of Kerala..
“This
is the girls that sharing your apartment right now” Shanker, who happened me to
my new manager at bank introduced me to them.
“Hi”
They chorused
“I
am Ananya” The taller one shook my hand
“I
am Nancy” The girl with dark complexion and long hair smiled at me.
After
a long number of introductions to the staffs at morning meeting Shanker introduced
me to these girls who were late to the office and packing things to leave
office on their last day at the bank.
“So
you are the new in-mate?” Nancy asked
“Yeah.
But I heard you girls are leaving today evening” I asked as I know about their
transfer from Shanker.
“Yes.
Moving to Chennai. We only two were sharing the office accommodation. You are
lucky to share the 2BHK on your own” Nancy chuckled
“No
it must have been a pleasure if you two were there rather than me staying alone”
I said
Shanker
left us alone for our conversation and moved back to his cubicle.
Nancy
smiled for my reply and stood up to leave after packing the box.”We will be
there till 10 in the night. I think you
must be dining from out side today” she said
“Most
probably. Tired from a long journey and still need to get used with the new
place and people” I replied
“Its
good here” Nancy winked at me
“See
you at the apartment” They said and left the bank
It
was my first and last day of relaxation on a working day at my new branch. I
had sent my baggage from bank’s guest house to the apartment. I logged out
before 6PM. When I stepped out of cubicle I saw the glowing face of Shanker who
is waiting for me.
“Starting?”
he asked smiling widely
“Yes”
I said and passed by him
“I
am on that way. I can offer you a lift” he said
“Oh
thanks! But I can be my own. I was here at Trivandrum one-two-three time
before. So I know the places” I said
“Oh
that’s great. I thought you are new to Trivandrum” he said
“No.
But thanks for the offer” I said and brushed past his posture on my way to the
door.
The
evening traffic of Trivandrum city was getting into life when I walked around museum and browsing through few old book stores. For a sake, I called Jey’s
number again. But again it returned the out of reach message.
It
was nearly 9:30 when my auto reached me to the apartment gate after my dinner
at MRM. It wasn’t that hard to find
the most popular builder’s apartment at the heart of the city. My assigned door
number was at 7th floor. I took the elevator and reached my door.
The bank has provided a spare key for me. Thought about ringing the door bell
first. But then changed the mind what if it disturb Nancy and Ananya if they
are having a nap before their night journey to Chennai. So I pulled out the key
from my hand bag and unlocked the door. I saw two faces staring at me from the
dim light of a candle which is the only thing lightening the room.
“What
happened? No power?” I asked but their eyes and stupefied posture gave me a
thought that I interrupted something.
“No
we switched off the lights” Ananya stood up from where they both were knelt in
front of a lighted candle to reach the light switch. She flipped on the switch
and I saw a brown board across the coffe table in the drawing room. The candle
was at the end of the board. A small heart shaped wooden piece was there at the
centre of the board.
“Did
I interrupted anything?” I asked
“Actually
yes. We were playing Ouija board.” Nancy stood up and shifted the board from
table to the settee and blew off the candle.
“Ouja?
The spirit calling game?” I wondered
“Yes”
she replied
“You
people believing in such things?” I asked
“Yes”
Nancy answered but it was visible that she didn’t like my interruption
“I
never played this sorta game. I heard about this” I stood a little closer to the
Ouija board for a better close look.
“We
tried this few times before also. But today only got the right stuff of Ouija
to try with. Couldn’t hold back the excitement so tried before leaving and you
interrupted.” Nancy said but this time the tone was a little lighter
“My
apologies” I said “But now please point me to my room so that I can rest my
back for a while” I said to make things a little better, to be out of that wired
situation
“We
packed out everything. So you can choose any of two” Ananya said “Your bags are
over there” She pointed me to the corner of hall.
“Thank
you” I said
“We
will be leaving in few minutes. Waiting for our cab to the station”
“Okay.
I think its better to sleep after your departure” I smiled at them who hastily
packing their Ouija and other few things which left unpacked.
“Yeah.
Better” Ananya said from where she over looking the apartment gate.
I
walked around the apartment and end up choosing the room which is facing the
near by Kowdiar palace. The view was good but the blowing wind was adding weigh
to my sleeppy eye lids.
“Janaki!
We are leaving” A chorus shouted from the main door.
When
I came out of the room they both were struggling with their luggage to get into
the elevator.
“let me..” I said and give a hand to them to clear the things
“let me..” I said and give a hand to them to clear the things
“Thanks!”
Nancy said breathlessly
“That’s
okay. All the best and safe journey” I waved my good bye when the elevator door
closed between us. I withdrew back to my condo. A long white chandeliers light
hanging at the center of drawing room gave an elegant look to the room. On my next foot step something hit my toes. I bend
down to took at the box from the floor. Without much checking I knew that, it
was their Ouija board which is forgotten on their last minute hurry-burries. I
ran to the window where I could see the main gate of apartment. I saw their
taxi leaving the gate. I don’t even know their contact number to call. I put
the Ouija board among the other card board boxes which is arranged at the corner
of hall and turned back to my room for a peaceful sleep.
2
“I
am waiting here since last one hour” I was more than frustrated when Jey finally
attended my call
“Sorry
dear, few last minute discussions” He replied over phone
“Then
stay there. Why did you drag me to this restaurant at this hour of time. At least I could have dust off my apartment and unpack my bags” I chided at this
end
“I
am on my way. Just two minute to reach” He said and hang up without waiting for
my answer. But this time he was on time. Pulled open the glass door to the restaurant and rushed to me who were sitting at the opposite corner.
“Hey”
He came for a hug but I slapped his hands
“What!
Cant I have the privilege to hug my little baby sister!” he asked with a mock
exclamation
“First
thing is that I am not that baby. Just two minute younger than you and next
thing is this would be the last time I am waiting for you. Just fed up with
your not-reachable-business hours” I said
“There
was a discussion going on about a new exporting license that’s why… I am sorry”
he reached for my hand
“This
is not about the only this time. This is about the last one week I had spent
here at Trivandrum. You couldn’t even pick my call. Its happening always.
Either you are at Bangalore or at Trivandrum”
“I
am sorry again. Here you know the responsibilities are a little more” he said apologetically
“Yeah.
I know the future in-law’s company so to impress them even drag me from Bangalore
to Trivandrum” I said mockingly
“No
need to impress them. They already more than impressed with my love towards
their only daughter” He laughed
“I
wonder how you got time to trap this girl, Kavitha; between your running race
after business” I said
“You
know your brother, the charming and the loving. So there wasn’t much time
needed” he winked at me.
By
that time a waiter approached our table and took the order and left.
“I
need a favor from you” While waiting for the order Jey asked me
“Now
don’t tell me to relocate to some other city where your new business is
blooming” I said
“No.
Not that!” he smiled “ I am leaving for a business trip to Europe for few days
and my friend who is staying with me is getting married and searching for a
home. So I left the home for him and packed my things” he said
“How
many days trip?” I asked
“Few
days. Its about extending few contracts”
“But
you didn’t tell me” I said
“It
was a last moment decision. Kavitha’s father have some other appointments. So he
assigned to me”
I
didn’t replied but listen to him. He always came up with troubles to handle.
”So
whats the favor you are expecting from me” I asked
“Its
simple. Just keep my things with you. Once I am back I can search for a home or
Kavitha can arrange one for me” He said
“Okay.
Bring your things to apartment when you get time. I will give you the address” I
said and resumed my fooding
“No
need. Everything is packed up and in my car” he said
“Uh?
So when you are leaving?” I stared at him
“Tonight.
After our dinner”
“What!
You are leaving tonight!!” I jerked from my seat
“Shhh…I
told you it was all last minute plan” he shushed me
“So
that’s the only reason you came to meet me today. Other wise you might have busy with your business and no time to pick my calls” I said roughly
“Hey
please understand the situation. I will be back soon and I promise then I can
spend as much as time you want me to spend with you”
I
didn’t responded to him but later we left the restaurant together. I drove his Duster to his office where Kavitha’s
father was waiting for him to take to airport and then I am back to my
apartment
3
“So you are the
new-bie?”
I
raised my head from my plate to see the source of question. A lean-tall guy was
standing in front of me. Well fit body with clean shaved face and short trimmed
hair.
“I
asked that you are the new joinee at the bank?” he repeated the question
“Yes”
I said
“Can
I share the table with you?” he asked by pulling a chair
“Yes off course” I replied with a little embarrassment
“Hi
I am Jenith. The loan section manager here” he said and opened his lunch box.
“Yeah
I heard about you. You were on leave?”
“Yeah.
Just back from home. Mother wasn’t well”
“Oh,
hows she now?” I asked
“Yes.
Fine.” He smiled “sorry for intruding like that way to introduce myself” he
said
“Its
okay. I don’t know much people here. Just getting to know” I smiled
“That’s
how I got you when I saw you lunching alone and thought about giving a company”
“Its
okay”
I
tried to be friendly with his intrusion. But later in that single lunching I got
a good companion first time in the new place. Later it became very helpful to
avoid Shanker, the manager who were trying to hard to offer me company all the
time, especially during lunching. It was very uncomfortable to be under his
eagle eyes.
“Jey
Kumar is your brother?” Jenith asked during one of regular chit chat
“Yes.
How you know him?” I asked
“Yes.
a mutual friend of mine. Met him once at a wedding reception of my friend. Afterwards
here and there few meeting and talkings”
“You
are lucky to get him for talking and meetings. He is always buzy” I smiled at
him
“Is
your elder one?” Jenith asked with a laugh
“Actually
we are twins. Few minutes different but he pushed me back and came first to be honored as the elder” I said
Jenith
laughed at my statement and said “Wow! That’s a wonder. I never had twins as
friends”
“That’s
a compliment” I said
“Is
he out of station now?” he asked
“Yeah
will be back in few days”
Except
few mails nothing came from Jey’s side. But next day morning Jey called me
during my last moment rush to leave to office. When in hurry I locked the door
and brushed off the long flower vase which is close to the door and it fell broken into pieces. I kept the mess as it is to clean after coming
from bank. Jey needed one more favor from me and that was to give Duster for
service.
That
day was a regular stay back on closing month of March.
“How
you going?” Jenith asked from behind when I rushed to the glass door
“By
auto..” I said and moved to the elevator
“I
can give you a life upto your apartment” he said and get into elevator
“If
only you don’t mind?” I smiled revealingly
“Why
should I? come..” he said and together we moved to the parking lot.
We
both were tired and silent on that short journey. Jenith waved me good night at
my apartment gate. When I stood there and watching the tale light of
disappearing car in the dark night. Then I remembered that I haven't had my
dinner and no energy left to prepare anything my own. Thinking about a sound
sleep I unlocked my door and switched on the lights. Surprisingly the broken pieces
of flower vase was disappeared from the floor and more than that someone had
dusted off the floor and wall. I looked around and saw the most beautiful thing
in the world of the moment on my dining table. Few closed vessels was there. Without
checking it I knew, its my dinner. With my whole heart I thanked my corporate
bank for providing a cook along with the apartment. Without waiting much time I
had my dinner and fell into sleep.
Before
leaving for lunch my mobile beeped with an unknown number.
“Janaki?”
The voice from the other end asked me when I attended the call
“Yes”
I answered dubiously
“Yea.
I am Nancy. Hope you still remember me?”
“Yes
yes. I was looking for your number actually. In these busy days didn’t get
time to dial your number. You left something behind when you leave to Chennai”
I said in a breathe
“I
got your number from Jenith. I called you regarding the same. We forgot our
Ouija there” she said
“Oh!
If you can provide me your address I can courier it” I said
“No
issues. Next month we will have a two day visit at Trivandrum. So I will come
and collect it from you. Thank you”
“Anytime”
I smiled
“But
Janaki why I called you is…I know you don’t believe in such things. But later
only we knew about one thing..” her words trailed off
“What
thing?” I asked
“Ahhh…its
nothing. You interrupted our spirit conversation that day.” She said
“I
said sorry for that. I saw my friends doing the same on my college days but I never
tried once
“Its
okay. But its supposed to be say bye a proper bye to the talking spirit when we
use Ouija.”
I
laughed at her but may be that hurt her feelings for so-called-spririts and
ended the call without much pleasantries.
Jenith
was waiting for me on pantry for lunch.
“Nancy
called me. She forgot something here” I said while I unpack my lunch box
“She
asked me your number last night when she called me” he said “I forgot to ask
about your dinner last night when I left you there. You had anything last
night?” Jenith asked
“Yes.
The cook had prepared a yummy dinner. Today’s lunch and breakfast also her
preparation”
“Oh
so you don’t like self cooking?” he asked between the lunching
“Yes
sometimes. But nowadays where I am getting time. When bank providing one, why
should I spend time on that”
Jenith
paused for a moment then looked up at me “Bank provided?”
“Yes”
I said
“How
you know?”
“How
you know means I never appointed one. Only the bank has a spare key to get into
there”
“In
my two year experience here at this bank I never heard about a cook from Nancy
or Ananya. You better check with your people. There is alots of local robberies
are happening around. Ask her who is she when she comes next time” He said and
resumes his lunching
Then
I remembered I don’t even know the cook is he or she. I didn’t met her but just
her prepared foodings. Next day morning I decided to wait for her to come. But when
I woke up next day morning the breakfast was ready as usual and no trace of
cook. I didn’t like the hide and seek game. She should have come to me first
before she start her work here. I was furious about the same when I mentioned
about it to Shanker on next day morning. But his responds was surprising.
“What
Janaki! We never appointed a cook for you. I think someone is playing game
around you. You be careful”
After
Jenith and Shanker’s respond I felt something is amiss.
Next
day I woke up a little earlier than usual and waited my cook to come. But what
welcomed me was the sound of flowing water at kitchen sink. I was shocked to
see no one around when I checked the whole place. The whole dilemma made me
uncomfortable whole day. Which is ended up searching Ouija board in google. It
was a little gruesome to read about interrupting the conversation with the
spirit. More than that what made me restless is without proper sent off the
spirit wont leave the premises. The droplets of perspiration formed on my
temple. Again I tried to make me believe what all I see and feel is just
coincidences; nothing much
4
I
sat beside my unknown cook’s prepared dinner. As like previous days I didn’t feel
like having that but felt someone’s a watching eyes on me. An eyes that could
see every single movement of mine. I open the lid of casserole to see what was
prepared. I stared in for a while then my eyes fell on the box at the corner of
hall, the Ouija board that Nancy and Ananya left behind. I never believed in
such things and trying that kind of things will be stupidity. Again I argued
with me and come to a decision that there is no lose on a single try. On that
thought I stood up and walked to the corner where the unused boxes kept. As per
my little knowledge on recent googling about Ouija I set up the board on table
and positioned the planchette, the wooden piece at center. I looked around the
dim lighted room with a single candle burning near the board. The eerie silence
was mocking at me on what I am going to do. I took a deep breath and whispered
slowly.”Good spirit please come..good spirit please come…good spirit please
come”.
I
kept on looking at the planchette where I positioned my forefinger. As I read I
didn’t feel the planchette moving. Once again I looked around the room and
whispered almost to myself “Please show me a sign if there is any other
energies are existing in the room, other than me”
With
a shock I realized the planchette is moving under my finger and its direction
was Yes. Next moment I stood up and
pulled back my hands off the planchette. My sudden movement made the Ouija
board slid a little forward and hit the lighted candle. The only light which
was lighting the room came to dead at the same moment. In that darkness I stood
still. Started feeling the sweat forming over my forehead and my heart was
pounding close to my ears. Luckily I could reach the light switch and flipped
in on. The light spreading over the room was a relieving sight for me. Holding
my knees tighter I sat by leaning the wall. It was hard to avoid the all
scenarios by believing it is just coincidences!!
The
wide awake night and the terror of knowing same not-so-good-truths made my day
at bank. The only companion Jenith was on leave that day. Before leaving to my
condo, I have decided to talk one last time to my so-called-cook. If it was
something harmful, it might might have troubled me by this time. But nothing
happened so far.
I
set up the same arrangement as like last night and started calling the spirit
on Ouija board. When this time the planchette started moving I didn’t panic but
continued my conversation with the spirit. Age of 26 Female. Before asking the
name the planchette stopped moving. I didn’t try again.
The
next day also I continued to get the food on my table. It used to store the
provisions needed. As days passed it was a sort of relief to knew I have a
companion close to me. Except Jey’s few calls and few day outs with Jenith, I never
tried to make new friends in and out of bank. During one of my regular
paranormal activity googling I came to know about such energies can respond to
objects. So decided to do one more experiment on my Cook. I named her Anamika-The
girl with out a name. I was a little eager to reach home this time. When I reached
I put my bag aside and get my newly bought torch from my hand bag. I simply
kept it on my dining table and looked at my surroundings.
“If
you can hear me, switch on the light” I said a little louder
And
next moment the torch came to life. My heart skipped a beat but I continued to
try again. It was a beginning of unknows-unsaid relationship. I started talking
aloud when I am alone at home, keeping the torch besides. As a signal from my
listener the torch light will get on at times. Fortunately neither Shanker nor
Jenith never mentioned about my cook.
Before
Jey’s return the Duster reached my apartment after the service. Day after
another his trip get postponed. It was a little sad when first time I missed out
our birth day together. But Kavitha came down with a small surprise and Jenith
too made an effort to make my day. After the dinner Jenith dropped me at my
door. To update Anamika, there was a lot for the day. As usual the torch
blinked at times when I started my blah-blahing.
“I
never mentioned you about Jey, my twin brother” I said while I made my bed and
noticed the torch was on for a long time that usual and then got off.
“This
is the first time we missed a birthday together. He will be back soon from the
trip. The marriage with Kavitha is getting extended only because of his busy
schedule.” This time the torch didn’t respond
“Anamika..”
I called out
But
no responds
“Ana..”
Before I could complete the torch thrown to the wall and smashed to pieces. I
stepped back on her sudden and unexpected action. I was scared to call out her
name once again or utter a word. It was late when my eyes closed with sleep. As
soon as I fell into sleep I felt the waking sun’s rays on my face, through the
window curtains. I opened my eyes and sat up on the bed. Then I heard the
sounds from the kitchen. So she is back! I felt happy and checked her in
kitchen. But what I saw there was a little bizarre. I women standing near the
stove and putting the kettle for the tea to the burner. When she turned to open
the nob of gas cylinder, I saw her face. Very unfamiliar! Before I ask the
question of what she doing there on my kitchen, someone rang the door bell. She
put down the kettle and ran to the front door. I was late to reach there but
when she opened the door, it was the second shock of the day for me. There
standing Jey! With wide stretched hands. Right under my eyes I saw a long
waited hug of two desperate souls. I called Jey’s name but he didn’t heard me.
I followed them to the kitchen. The woman, Jey calling her Megha; seemed happy
on his arrival.
“Why
this time made it a long trip” she asked before turning to stove again
“It
was my engagement so obviously I will be busy” Jey answered with a naughty
smile
Megha
turned to him and said “Stop this joke Jey. Over the phone also you were
talking the same. Its not funny”
“Funny
is that you don’t believe what I said but a truth” he has the same smile
This
time I saw Megha’s smile is vanishing
“Engagement?”
she raised her eyebrows
“Yes.
She is Kavitha. A business tycoon’s only daughter and madly in love with me”
Jey laughed along with the statement
“Then..
Who am I?” Megha asked pointing a finger at her only
“You
know well Megha..Kavitha, she is a good catch for my future and my business
dreams. Her father is already started making plans to start new ventures for
me. So that I can move to here. Still we can see” he said without a sign of
shame
“You…cheater..”
Megha move forward and got hold on Jey’s shirt collar. All these chaos made me
glued to where I am standing.
“Stop
this show off Megha.. We both know this was just a passing fantasy nothing more
or less” Jey tried to get rid of her grip
“But
not for me. Never for me Jey” This time Megha was at the edge of tears with
quivering lips. Jey finally get rid of her grip and pushed her back.
“Then
its your problem” He said
Megha
came forward and looked into his eyes. She was crying but it was not only for
the lost love but anger of getting dumped.
“Don’t
think you can live your dreams peacefully or live your life on her father’s
money” Megha pointed a finger at him
“What
will you do? Uh?” Pulling his shirt collar in place and came forward
“I
know what to do. I can well break this money-contract with the gal” Megha said stubbornly
At
the moment Jey changed his color and laughed aloud.
“Oh
My god! Megha you believed all the story girl. I was kidding” Jey said
Megha
stood dubiously on what she heard. Jey came forward and hold her hands tightly
and said affectionately “How can I leave you like that girl? But its hard to
withstand your anger”
For
a moment’s thought Megha smiled and Jey wipe out the traces of tears from her
cheeks
“I
am sorry. I was missing you so badly on last days and I know I hurt you by this
drama.” Jey said so tenderly and combed her long curls with his fingers. I saw
the other hand moving to gas stove’s nob and turning it on.
“No
Megha. He is playing game again. Don’t trust me” I shrieked out but no one
heard me.
After
few more moments Jey left the apartment. Megha waved him good bye at the door.
I tried to stop her but couldn’t. At the other end I saw my brother moving to
the stairs with a triumphant smile on his lips.
“Jey”
I called him from above the stairs
But
my sound sunk in to the explosion that happened above my floor. That shook my
entire body and opened my eyes. It was still dark and I am still at my bed. But
the room was filled with dark clouds of smoke. For a second the scenes from my
dream came to my mind and I ran to the kitchen. But the source wasn’t any gas cylinder but that was from Jey’s luggage that he gave me to keep with me.
There was nothing left much to pour water over but just ashes. I knelt infront
of it. Then recalled my dream. Isn't that Anamika? No. Her name is Megha. She
got a name now. But if her vengeance to Jey’s bags is this, then what she will
do when Jey return from Europe. Without knowing to stand with whom I closed my
eyes. A tear rolled down to my cheeks
5
“Everything
is all right?” Jey asked me on our return journey from airport to my apartment
“Yes”
I replied
“But
you don’t seem so” he said
“A
small headache” I lied
“Then
I could have drive. Why didn’t you tell me before get in” he asked
“You
are back from a long journey. So thought about doing a favor” I tried to smile
As
a reply he laughed and patted my head
My
mind was in a total turmoil of last week’s incident at apartment. After that Megha
never appeared to me. I was so worried since I heard Jey’s return journey. He
seems in good spirits and talking about giving Kavitha a surprise but that
pleasure trip ended at my apartment’s parking lot.
“You
living here?” Jey asked from the passenger seat of Duster
“Yes”
I said and opened my door
“Why
asked? Any problem” I asked when I saw the disturbed look at his face.
“No.
I just asked” he tried to smile
It
was clearly visible how much disturbed he was. I saw sweat beads appearing on
his forehead when I pressed the button 7 in elevator. I was expecting Jenith
also for the lunch. He too will join us at any moment. The disaster was at its
full when I looked at my brother after unlocking the door to my apartment.
“What
happened?” I asked him who seems dumbfounded at my door.
“N…nothing”
he said and slowly put a step forward
I
was decided to ask him about the girl named Megha and the strange dream I had
one week before. But seeing him in such a dilemma didn’t feel like making him
more uncomfortable. One thing was sure. That the dream wasn’t just a dream. It was
something that Megha wanted to tell me and show me who my brother is.
“I
will get something to drink” I moved to kitchen, leaving Jey at drawing room.
When I came back with a hot cup of tea, Jey was wandering at my bedroom
balcony, visibly restless.
“Tea”
I extended my cup towards him
Silently
he started sipping it
“So
hows planing to shift home? After marriage or before that?” I asked him to make
a conversation
“No.
At the earliest” he replied quickly
“Why!
Living at Megha’s apartment making you that uncomfortable?” I asked briskly
He
paused for a moment and then looked at me.
“Now
don’t say that you don’t know any Megha. I know the part of story that I should
know. I wasn’t expecting my brother to be like this” I said almost like a
whisper
“What!
I haven't done anything and which Megha you are talking about!” He moved back to
my room and put down the cup on my night stand
“So
she was not only the on list” I said sarcastically
“Don’t
give me that Janaki! I don’t know anyone as you named her Megha. I have to
leave now. Meet someone to arrange a home at the earliest” He said and moved to
the door and the same moment the bedroom door slammed behind him pushing him to
the hall and locking me inside the room.
“Jey!”
I shouted from behind the closed door
I
heard his sound and something breaking outside. I tried to unlock the door but
it was in vain. I know Megha is back with her vengeance. I tried to reach for
my mobile but unfortunately it was inside my bag and that was left at drawing
room.
“Jey!!”
again I yelled his name
No
one answered
For
a moment everything seems stopped and the chaos from outside the room came to a
stop. I pounded the door and called his name again. Even knowing what he had
done to Megha I was praying and begging to god for my brother’s life. He is the
only one on earth to whom I can point to say he is my only family. For him I was
seeking forgiveness to Megha all these days but what I am in now showed me
that she didn’t heard me. I sat up at the edge of my bed helplessly. The eyes
were overflowing and lips were trembling. Then I saw the door slowly opening. In
a short I stood up and ran to the door. I looked around to see Jey. Spotted
him, waking up from the broken glass pieces of coffee table of drawing room. The
white t shirt he wore was soaked in blood.
“Jey”
I called
When
he returned I saw the bruised cheeks and lips. Before reaching him I saw the chandelier above him coming slowly down towards him.
“Move
Jey..” I said and hurried towards him
But
I was late to reach him before that the heavy chandelier fell over him, crashing his head. I squeezed my eyes at the sound and the sight that I never
wanted to see. When I open my eyes, he was there laying on the floor. Between the
broken glasses of coffee table and chandelier.
Epilogue
I
sat there frozen watching Jenith making calls and arranging things. In few
minutes a medic team arranged by I knew that my brother gone by paying his sin.
But still I shed tears over him.
“Janaki”
I
looked at Jenith who standing besides me
“Come.
Get up” he gave a hand me to stand up and move forward
