The Wilted Rose: Chapter 5

Writer's Comments

Another update! I wrote two chapters but I wanted to break it up - slightly. So here is another one. I hope this update makes sense. I know what you all might be thinking. They are practically solving the case in the hospital, but let me tell you, Khushi is the biggest evidence herself. 

She saw everything happen, first-hand. However, they still need to back her statements up with proof. I know there is not a lot of Arnav in this update. However remember that this is an investigation. It's different to all the other fictions of mine.

Love you all,

Mishty

Chapter 5

“Killer tho hain! Par kuch choot raha hain!” said Arjun.

“Ab kya choot raha hain Sir?” asked Shree.

“Agar Khushi ko rape hi karna hota toh they could have easily shot Rohan and then had their way with her. If they wanted to rob them, they could have easily threatened them and they would have given their jewellery and money. The big question is that after they stabbed Khushi, they killed Rohan. A person doesn't die from being stabbed. They could have easily taken the knife out and had their way – but they left her there to die. At least they thought that she would die. These were not any random killers, I think they were contract killers! They were hired by someone, to kill them! They didn't think that someone would come and rescue her, right Arnav?” said Arjun.

“Exactly, that is what I thought! There are too many loop-holes in their strategies! Khushi were they wearing masks?” asked Arnav.

“No, they were not! I can identify them!” said Khushi.

"Great! That means we can make sketches!" said Shree. 

“Statistics ke hisab se 90% killers who do not wear a mask, kill their victims so there is no eye-witness!” said Riya.

“Haan Sir, so that means that there was a murder!” said Shree.

“Ek sochie, samjhi, saazish!” said Chotu.

"Khushi, we will send someone here to see you, and get them to make the sketches," said Rathod.

“Khushi, humhe crime scene se kuch zyada nahi mila!” said Rathod finally, “we just found two different blood samples, one was yours and the other was Rohans. Koi weapon nahi mila tha. We found your car. As soon, as we matched your blood samples, we sent Rohan’s body to the lab, to find the cause of death and the time of death! Our theory matched your story. The death was due to the Iron Rod against his skull, not the knife. We called in many of the suspects, but they do not have a motive,” said Rathod.

“Yes, we called in your parents, Rohan’s parents, the guests who attended the wedding, but most have proofs of where they were, at the time of death,” said Chotu.

“No-one had a clear motive!” said Riya.

“Khushi, was there anyone who hated Rohan? Or could have a reason behind his death, or someone who would benefit from his death?” asked Shree.

“I don’t know much about his enemies, but two days before the attack, Rohan was very stressed out about his business. He was saying how he lost a deal to his rival, Mr Singhania. I tried to ask him about this, but he said that it was just business issues,” explained Khushi.

Arnav looked deep in thought.

“Who is in Rohan’s family?” asked Arnav.

“His mum, dad and his brother!” said Khushi.

“His brother?” asked Riya.

“We don’t know any brother!” said Shree. Arjun looked up.

“Oh he lives in London, that’s why. Rohan said that he was coming back to India and would attend the wedding. He also said that he would permanently shift back here!” said Khushi.

“A brother who just made plans to move back to India, before Rohan died!” recited Arjun.

“Nahi, Rajan was at the wedding!” said Khushi.

“Why does he live in London, I mean Rohan's family is very rich?” asked Riya.

“Actually, Rajan and Rohan don’t get along, so he decided to move to London, to carry his education forward,” said Khushi.

“Okay – we will have to interrogate him – Chotu!” said Arjun. He gave him an eye-signal, and Chotu left.

“We need to get back to the headquarters!” said Rathod.

“Umm, can someone contact my parents please? They will be worried, from two days I haven’t spoken to them and also my in-laws!” explained Khushi.

“That is already taken care of. Right now they are in our custody; we need to ask them a few questions! We have informed them and they know that you are in hospital, but we need to ask them some important points and so they are all under our observation. Take care Khushi, Arnav!” said Arjun.

They all left leaving Arnav and Khushi in the hospital room once again.

Khushi looked at Arnav once again. She gestured him to sit down.

“Thank you so much for saving my life. I can’t thank you enough!” said Khushi.

“You don’t need to thank me!” said Arnav.

“You look really tired! You should go home! I will be fine here!” said Khushi.

“I am fine! Your life is in danger, remember?” reminded her Arnav.

“I will be fine! There is a guard standing outside remember? You need to go home and change! Please!” said Khushi meekly.

She was right he knew it. He needed to go home and change, have a shower, eat some food, take a nap, but something didn't feel right. He wanted to go but not leave her here by herself. However he had no excuse to stay. He looked at her, and nodded his head. He slowly put her back on the bed and lay her down, kissing her hand. He then slowly left her.

That was one of the biggest mistakes he ever made.