Ufff !! Is this love againn ???? Chapter – 29

Chapter – 29

3.00 pm… manali
“Raghav you have gone mad!! “ shyam exclaimed…
“There is no way left Shyam…We have to do…” Raghav mudded in frustration…
“But damn it… if a single step in this process goes down , Suraj will kill you “ it was Ralston.
“Yeah I know… but Pooja will be safe…” Raghav smiled…
“This love makes people mad.” Nithya smiled…
Love??? Am I in Love with Pooja?? Well I can’t say its love. But It’s a husband’s duty to save his wife. I cant let down her trust on me… Anything for her…
These words were reverberating in Raghav’s heart…
“guys listen… this work has totally four steps… If one gets wrong Raghav’s life would be at stake.so be careful.” It was Ralston…
“Look. I don’t want anyone of you to be seen or suspected by Suraj. If you guys feel that you are doubted by him at any time, do drop the plan and make yourself safe… understand??I don’t want any of my friends to get caught and treated brutally by him again… “ Raghav sounded very serious when he uttered the last sentence …
“yeah…” shyam nodded…
“so lets start…” Raghav smiled…
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Raghav dialed Pooja’s number… Someone picked the call in the very first ring… Raghav knew It wouldn’t be Suraj since he was least bothered about the money which Raghav is gonna offer as ransom…
“Hello Raghav here…. “ Raghav sounded worried in his voice… Indeed he was worried…
“why are you calling now… ?? We asked to arrange for 20 lakhs. don’t call before the money is ready. “ A punitive voice answered on the other side…
“Hey the money is ready… can I come to Rohtang Pass now?? I want to see my wife… Please Please sir… I cant wait for 3 more hours… am ready to pay even more for my wife… Please. “ Raghav was begging in phone…
“money is ready n u wanna pay more too??? Wait I will call you back in 5 minutes….” And the call was disconnected….
“do you think suraj will accept to meet you in Rohtang Pass before the scheduled time??” shyam looked Raghav with a question…
“yeah he may.. Because now he must have understood that am very wealthy… since am ready to pay anything he will definitely meet me before the scheduled time… “Raghav grinned…
“Even if he meets you, are you sure that he will kidnap you too ???after all Suraj has no business with men. “ Shyam winked…
“we will force him to take me with them… but only If you come there on time.” Raghav smiled.
“I will… but Raghav be careful k…” Shyam looked worried…
“Don’t worry shyam…God will help us. hey wait there’s a call from those idiots. “ Raghav moved out of the room…

“Hello Mr.Raghav…” It was Suraj’s voice… Raghav recognized his voice in the very first hello.
Raghav changed his voice and answered…
“hello. who is this?? I wanna meet my wife… Please don’t harm her. I will pay anything for her. you don’t know how much I love her . she is ” Raghav started to sob in phone .
“shut up man… I hate men crying… shame on you… you have money and u can get any number of women… useless fellow. listen bring 50 lakhs cash and come to Rohtang pass in half an hour… my man will come and collect it… once the money is received I will release your wife…”
“50 lakhs cash??? But how can I arrange such huge amount from Manali. I have only 30 lakhs now… “
“what the… just 2 secs before you said you are ready to pay anything for your wife… whatever . bring 30 lakhs to that pass.”
“you will bring my wife there right???”
“no. you have to believe me now. we get cash in hand , and your wife will be released…. Got it???”
“how can I believe you guys… you are not priests or saints to keep your word. unless I see my wife , you can’t get single paisa from me.” Raghav’s voice sounded firm.
“heck… fine… come to Rohtang pass in half an hour.One of my men will take you to our place… Look if we suspect a police or any guards around you, believe me you can’t see your wife back.” and he disconnected the call…
“he is on line.” Raghav smiled at Shyam…
“did he agree to take you to Pooja’s place???” Shyam widened his eyes in surprise…
“yeah… but I know he won’t take me there… they might try snatching the money and run away from that place….So shyam I need your help…” Raghav gave a cunning look.
“I will be there…meet you soon at Rohtang pass” shyam winked and left the place…

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Ralston and Evanjelin were busily making calls….
“what a man is he !! “ Evanjelin exhaled deeply thinking Raghav…
The conversation she had with Raghav 20 minutes before was reverberating in her mind.
“Evanjelin… trace Pooja’s number …You can get help from Veena… she is a specialist in it” Raghav said…
“But Raghav tracing Suraj’s number would be of more use …” Evanjelin said.
“It’s hard to trace Suraj’s number. there are many privacy issues… after all a gang leader will have his own security matters… tracing Pooja’s number would be easier… even If he tries to switch off the cell its already late, since we got call from that number few minutes before. find the place and try to collect the details of the cottages around that place..”
“hmmm sure…”
“den short list the cottages which are located in deserted area… probably in underdeveloped villages or forests kind… and call all the receptions…” he said.
“and you want me short list the list of cottages with greedy owners.????” Evanjelin smirked.
“Genius yaar… “he applauded…
“Evanjelin and Ralston. take different vehicles… be on the highways….after my intimation follow us and make sure you maintain decent distance…” Raghav said.
“sure Raghav… be safe k “ Ralston’s eyes narrowed.
“I want you guys to be safe… If you feel that something is wrong around just leave that place. Understand?? ” Raghav veered.
“Evanjelin the call has been made near villages of Guntur or nagger … “Veena said in phone which brought Evanjelin to the reality.
“Thanks a lot Veena. Now I will take care…” She disconnected the call…
“Ralston it is from near the villages of Guntar and Nagger… “
“Lets google it…” He smiled and got involved in the work…

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“Are you sure Raghav???” Nithya and Aejaz looked Raghav keen…
“Do I look like joking???”Raghav smirked…
“If Suraj finds out he will kill you and me…” Nithya looked bewildered.…
“ Only if he finds out. come on Nithya… I swear you wont get harm by any means…Moreever Aejaz will be around you. No worries…” Raghav tried to console her.
“Idiot. am worried about you… do you think you are a champion in ice skating??? A single bullet will tear your lungs apart.” she was screaming indeed…
“That wont happen Nithya… we have self defense… “ Aejaz smiled…
“You guys have gone mad… am worried… Raghav be safe k…” She looked at Raghav.
“Yeah my dear sis… I will be fine… guys be there at exact 6 pm…” Raghav grinned and left the place…
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“Now I have 3 main calls left…” Raghav made himself ready for those calls… any words misplaced in these calls would put my life in misery… he thought
He remembered his friend’s reaction when he said that …
“am gonna call Jayanthi IPS and confess that I helped Meha in shooting the cops…”
“ what????” Nithya exclaimed.
“Stop joking Raghav.” It was Aejaz…
“You have gone mad… guess you need a psychiatrist now.” shyam uttered…
“stop it guys… I cant leave this situation continue… suraj kidnapping our men and we go behind him each time for rescuing as if we are jobless… Suraj needs a lesson… Meha will be of great help in this.”
“she is a criminal already… how come she help us to teach Suraj a lesson???” Evanjelin arced her eyebrows.
“She will” Raghav smirked.

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Raghav thumbed his android phone and selected the blocked numbers in his phone…
There was one and only number in his blocked numbers.It was Meha…
“I never thought I will be forced to a situation such that I will unblock that @#$%^ number” he mumbled….
After unblocking Raghav dialed her number… after 3 rings she picked the call…
“See who is calling !!! “ her voice was creepy…
The tone in which Meha replied irritated Raghav…
“I wanna meet you Meha… Its urgent…” Raghav’s voice was wobbly.
“meet me??? Sorry my dear… am married…” she said
“oh come on… I didn call you for romance… do you remember the cops you shot in London 4 years before… ??”
“ Its been years back.what now??” she queried…. From her voice Raghav was clearly able to identify that she is terrified by the topic…
“Interpol has found…I need to discuss about that… shall we meet in half an hour???”
Please god let she be in Mumbai… Raghav was praying inside…
“am near zaveri bazaar… how about Mustafa hotel at 4 pm…??”
“perfect…” I will be there in another half an hour…
And he disconnected the call…

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Next Raghav called Jayanthi IPS… Raghav knew that lady since his childhood… he had often admired her a lot and she was of great inspiration for Raghav…. Jayanthi considered Raghav has her own son and she often had a soft corner for him….
When she got her transfer to Mumbai , Raghav was the first to feel happy…
“I will ask her help one day” he thought…
And this was the perfect moment… Raghav dialed her number without further hesitation…
After few minutes of talk Jayanthi smiled…
“That’s great of you Raghav. I will inform the manali police…. Take care of yourself and your wife… I will take in charge of Meha… but beta I don’t think its safe for you to go there alone” her voice was filled with care…
“I will be safe mam… Suraj has high affinity towards police… he can easily sense them around. normally he collects the data of the police before he goes to a place…so.”
“hmm I understand…. Don’t worry… everything will go according to our plan…”
“thanks mam.” and he disconnected the call….
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Now the final call of the evening…. Raghav dialed Suraj’s number…
“Hello …” Raghav said…
“Hello my partner… brilliant partner…. What made you to call me??” Suraj’s voice was filled with ecstasy.
“you sound cheerful even after so many failures… that’s great.” Raghav smirked…
“This time I wont my partner… unless you provide aarthi to Pooja…” Suraj laughed…
“you fool… how do you assume yourself that I will come and rescue that girl again…??? After all her husband is there to save her…” Raghav chuckled…
“ha ha… heroes never leave the innocent people die in the hands of villain… now Pooja is in my custody and soon his husband will be in our hands… I know you will come” suraj said.
“what if I don’t come??”
“you cant get Pooja and Evanjelin back…”
“Evanjelin???? What???”
“well …you sometimes act foolish partner… why did you made her to ride alone near my cottage… Already I knew she helped you guys to make us select the cottage…so sad of her…” his voice was creepy.
Damn… I instructed her hell of times….
“k I will meet you at 6 pm exactly… tell me the place…”
“Rohtang Pass” Suraj replied…
“fine… I will be wearing black overcoat and blue jean” Raghav replied…
“That’s sweet of you… finally you have narrowed my search by revealing your dress. I will be waiting for you….”
“I want both the ladies to be brought to Rohtang pass… understand…??? And dare not to touch them…” Raghav ordered in firm tone.
“I need you… not those ladies… trust me…”
And the call was cut…

Ralston calling….
Raghav’s phone flashed…
“Raghav.evanje…” Ralston was grasping for breathe…
“I know. are you safe???”
“Yeah am… what next???” Ralston hurried.
“Leave that place… now”
“but raghav…”
“I said you to leave the place…” Raghav shouted and disconnected the call….

Damn!!! Why this always happens with these females????
Raghav stood confused…