Hell friends! Here I'm posting this story again with a hope that I will complete it this time before ghosting out again hopefully. Kidding Will complete this one for sure and the rest of mine too.

The reason behind posting it again is to give myself a refreshing start and encourage myself to keep writing, hope you don't mind. thus time longer chapter will come up.. hope ypu guys like it.

Thank you ...

A great hustle-bustle was there in the entire city as people were busy in purchasing different items for their homes; show pieces, food items, sweets, decoration items.. and many more. As Navarartri, already had been knocked on their doors and now Diwali is on its way to come. This means that they have very less time left for the preparations to be done. Hence, they all are busy in shopping as everyone wanted their home to be more beautiful and graceful on the 'auspicious Day'.

But, this busyness haven't effected the environment inside a glass-cabin where four-five members were present and; from their attire and stature anyone can easily make out that they belong to a profession in which discipline plays a vital role; all were consummately dressed from tip -to-toe, their hairdo included.

Seriousness could be easily grasp from the air.. to know more we crept more near to that cabin. And now we are can hear, few conversations.

"We need a sole officer this time (looking at all) who can handle this crucial issue efficiently and also lead the team smartly and in right direction. " a 50's year old man dressed in Grey coat with a complimentary Black tie Said.

"I fully admit with (gazing to that person) Acp Awasthi (now turned his gaze to all four members present in a cabin) as festive season has already arrived and from tomorrow Navaratri is starting, then Dusherra and, then Diwali.. which means this time period is the peak time of mayhem and if somehow this news gets leak then the panic will spread all over the city and this will not only fill terror in lives but also alerts that Gang.. who may change their plans and could make it even terrible"

All agreed with every single word said by the person and urges them to think for the possible ways to deal with this impulsive situation, where one wrong step could results to deaths of many Innocent souls.

One person, present there was bewildered regarding his presence to be here.. though he is acquainted with the seriousness of the matter been discussed but still somewhere he was not getting the reason of that sudden call, he got last night from the higher authority on urgent basis, to be present here right at this moment. Finally he decided to raise a question..

"Sir, (looking at DIG Shamsher) sorry to interrupt (every eye ball were by now focused to him) I.. I know that the matter is very sensitive and serious at the same time but still (taking a deep breathe) I'm not getting why I'm called here on such an urgent basis.. because from the conversation which just took place here a minute earlier, told me that you know every thing about the upcoming danger and also about the criminal's mind-frame, his strategies and ya also about him.. sort of .. the Mastermind behind all.. who is planning all these.. this means you don't really need any information from my side.. (all smiles proudly and met their gazes, while the person continues) then what's the exact reason behind calling me here where almost Acp of every metropolitan city is present.. " finally he stopped and now waiting for the his query to get answered.

Finally, DiG broke the ice of awkward silence and spoke.., "Because there is very compact reason behind your summon here, Pradyuman"

Acp Pradyuman looks at him and asked firmly.., "and what is it, sir..?"

DiG signaled other officer present there to explain, who started after giving a affirmative nod.., "Pradyuman as you already know that from where we are from.. (Pradyuman nodded) but what you don't know is that.. we also belongs to the same cities where he already attacked, in last few years.. (Acp Pradyuman looked at him with his widened eye balls.) and unfortunately, (in low tone) despite knowing all his plans we (looking down ) miserably failed to stop those attacks.."

The Acp was so asshamed on himself. His eyes got moist remembering the hapazardly lying deadbodies and fiery with a determination to punish that felon. He couldn't gathered the strength to continue, so the other person standing over there continues.., "and almost in every metropolitan city he left his imprints in forms of, a high toll of deaths in a single day with a slightest difference in timing.. " the man stops.

while, other took command and says.., "and now his next target is your CITY Pradyuman.. 'MUMBAI'" this sentence passed down a chill inside his spine. It's not that he don't care of people's living in the rest of the part of country.. rather is concerned for the people who lives in his CITY.. his own city being a ACP of that.. but, in last few years unknown bond is welled-up between him and the people's living in Mumbai City .. and now whenever news bounced on him concerned with the attack on The Mumbai City he gets scared.. and its totally Normal. Because working as an Acp sir its the responsiblity he took over to protect every single life which he can and by the time passed a unknown bond formed between him and the Mumbaians.. it's like they are his extended family and he can do everything him his capacity to keep them safe and sound.

Every one, who are present there can easily understand his state of mind.. DiG came forward and rested his hand softly yet firmly over his shoulder to gave him courage.. Pradyuman looked into his eyes... who nodded and this bought Acp Pradyuman back into his shoes.

DiG continues.. "Pradyuman, don't be stressed much.. " said in calm tone. and this 'calm tone ' raised the temper of Acp Pradyuman.. who says, as.., "Sir, my city is in Danger.. so many Innocent lifes are on stake and you .. you are telling me not to be stressed.. how you could sir..? how could sir..? (shooking his head dissapointedly, continued in firm tone ) Sir, I want minor to minor information of that Felony.. "

"Pradyuman relax.. this is the reason we called you here.. so that we can pass you all our information and our findings.. but.. "

This 'but' channelized different feeling in his heart, his eyes stuck to DiG's face and trying to make-out 'what is coming next in his way.. '

"but.. what but sir..? " he asked.

"you can't handle this Matter Pradyuman.. " DiG said.

What..? I can't handle.. what does it mean.. Are they finding him incapable to handle this Matter.. where his people's life's is at risk.. no he can't let them do this..so he asked in determined tone..

"Sorry Sir.. but if you are finding lack of capability in me (all looked at him in shock, because the meaning he interpreted from DiG's words, is not the same, ignoring every ones reactions he continues ) to handle this matter then let me assure you Sir .. that I can handle this matter very well.. " he said with firm determination. A grave silence took place in a cabin.

"Pradyuman.. we didn't meant that.. . what you Said just.. it's just that you will not be available here to lead this case.. (Acp Pradyuman looks at him confusingly ) in fact none of us will be present here.. as we have to leave for a meeting called by 'Countries Security Authority' at Delhi.. and we have to leave after five days from now.. means on this Sunday.. evening. .. " DiG said.

taking a short break, other person amid their conversation.., "that's why we want you to recommend one name from your officers who will lead the team and properly handle this crucial case.. "

"and we want the Name by Sunday morning with the consent letter by that officer.. 'that he is ready to take all responsibility of this case. and will responsible for his and his team action and If anything goes north he will be held responsible for that and action will be taken against him. . ' after that only we will hand over all files and documents to him.. "

just then a buzzing sound snatch attention of everyone.. it's the mobile phone of one of the officer present there.. who firstly excused and also backed within next second.

"Sir, it's time to take a leave.. as I have to board my flight back to Chennai.. as something important has came up.. "(DiG permitted him. and he left from the building after shaking hands with all)

And soon others too left from there after biding both DiG and Acp Pradyuman.. DiG gazed at Acp Pradyuman and comes forward with..

"Pradyuman, (Acp Pradyuman lifts his head up ) I know it's tough time for you.. from both sides. One side, where there is life's of thousands people's is at risk and while on the other, we are asking you to choose one between the two of your best officers.. who are equally enough capable for handling any situation.."

Acp Pradyuman hanged his head down, because this is the only reason behind his tension because he is very well sure that his officers especially Daya and Abhijeet will even risk their life's but will not let the single soul to leave this world..

But, how can he choose one between the two.. how..? for the time being his mind got blocked.. he is not getting what to do..? how to react..? nothing.. just nothing.

DiG too understood his state of mind so added.., "Pradyuman, I think you need rest and time both.. just go and relax first, you have sufficient time to decide upon.. so just relax and (patting on his shoulder) let's go from here.. "

Acp Pradyuman nodded and both left from there.. for their respective places.

Hope you guys like it .. and everything got refresh in your minds.

will meet you guys in next chapter.. till then bye.. bye..

take care .. stay home .. stay blessed.

- Sweetparii