Jeet wanted Chanchal for the night. When he entered Rash's room Chanchal was there. Both the women were laughing freely on some topic. They looked like close friends that they were.
As soon as he entered Chanchal spotted him immediately.
Laughter disappeared from her face and her eyes went down.
" I.I.w.was j.j.just leaving", she said .
She got up and started to leave.
Jeet had enough of her escapes.
He held her with both his hands. She froze like a prey in jungle.
" Angel", he said softly. " The food was really tasty."
Not a single word....
" Thank you for the dinner", he said again.
No response.
" Are you scared of me", she heard a painful groan.
She looked up..
His eyes were wet.
She shook her head in negative.
" Or did I harm you in some way or said something wrong", he said.
Tears came to her eyes. She was such a coward...
" Jeet", Rash slowly touched his shoulder.
" I want to know Rash", he said in frustration.
" I'll apologise Angel. I am not some ogre. Why do you run away from me.? You couldn't even speak a word to me. You talk to everyone Josef, Qureshi that antisocial Walia even. Only I am the paraih. What did I do Angel"?
Jeet lost it. He tried hard but...
Chanchal openly cried now while tears fell from Jeet's eyes too.
" Jeet let her go", said Rash softly.
After a long pause he left her..
" Goodnight Angel", he said.
Chanchal's emotions were on a roller coaster. Her feelings all mixed up.
Jeet kissed her hands softly.
" Sorry", he said.
She couldn't move.
" Chi Chi", said Rash.
She was zoning out.
" SUNSHINE ", she whispered.
Both Rash and Jeet were alarmed now.
" Damn damn damn", said Jeet. " I'll call Josef now".
Rash nodded.
She guided Chanchal to her bed.
Shaun was not happy when he came. Chanchal was a mass of tears and shivers by the time he arrived. Rash saw Jeet was sporting a black eye.
" I TOLD YOU ASSH*LE YOU FRIGHTEN HER. CAN'T YOU KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF.?DO YOU NEED TO CONTROL EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE? BOW TO THE MIGHTY KING", he screamed.
Jeet said nothing.
" Pet what happened ", asked Shaun softly to Chanchal.
" Sunshine..me..her..you..Dragon", she said.
" Ssshhh", he cajoled.
" Hard", she held her head. " Spins", she cried. " Dragon different ".
" Chi Chi relax", said Rash.
" Puzzle Rash Big puzzle ", she said.
" Calm down love", Shaun gave her an injection. " Sleep", he said.
Shaun picked her up and walked.
" Rash ask your husband to make himself scarce by the time she wakes. She has had enough of him as such".
" I'll leave first thing in the morning", said Jeet.
Shaun didn't reply or look at him as he left taking Chanchal with him.
Jeet broke down. Rash consoled him but he blamed himself again and again.
" I did it", he said. " She hates me".
" Jeet calm down", said Rash.
" Rash I am a b*stard", he hugged her.
" Sssh", she said. " Let me love you my king".
She slowly removed his clothes as she kissed him everywhere. She felt his pain. He let himself go that night.
" Rash..Rash save me Rash..What did I do? Hurt her", he cried.
" You didn't Jeet. She just is overwhelmed by all her feelings for now. She was never ever loved. This is too much for her. Her brain can't process. She shut out Shaun too for a long time", said Rash.
They made love then. Body and soul Rash tried to heal her ling. Chanchal's pain disturbed him a lot. He had healed her many times in the past. It was her turn now.
" My tiger", she said softly.
" I love you", he said.
" Love you too".
" I.I meant no harm..", he cried after the lovemaking. She.she why .. can't I..?", he lost his voice.
" Sleep baby", said Rash. " Give her time. She doesn't hate you".
He slept.
Next Morning
Chanchal woke up late and immediately remembered how foolishly she behaved last night.
He was crying....he apologized..she is so stupid..he he..OH my God! That black eye. Did Shaun???
" Good morning Chanchal. Are you okay pet", Shaun asked.
" Jeet Jeet", she said holding his hands.
" He left early this morning. I tried to stop him but..", Rash's voice was heavy.
" I am sorry I am so so sorry ", she cried.
" Let him go", said Shaun in a hard voice.
" Take your time to heal first".
" But Shaun..."
" Never mind Chi Chi. We got work to do", Rash pulled her.
" Here is a list of all servants and security personnel present that day", said Shaun.
" You said one of the assailant was a history sheeter ", said Rash.
" Kale", Shaun gave his photo to Rash.
" Shaun we need to trace his movements in security cameras", she said
" Rash they rigged it", said Chanchal.
" Not ours Chi Chi", she said .
" Then", Shaun raised a brow.
" Road, shops or clubs he visited. Outside", she said. " We need to find how he was identified by the attacker who send him. Others too if possible", she said.
" I'll talk to Qureshi", he left.
" I need to apologise to him", said Chanchal weakly.
" Take your time", said Rash.
" I ..I ..Rash you know it's all a complex puzzle for me...", she said.
" Puzzle ", queried Rash.
" I like him but it's wrong..you..", she said.
Rash smiled.
" Babes we are in an open marriage ", she said.
" But you love each other ", she said. " I love you and then him..plus you know what Shaun said to me", she blushed.
" What"??
" He wants to sleep with me", she turned red as a tomato.
Rash chuckled.
" And then there is Sumeet ", she said.
And Rash's laughter died.
Of course there is him...
" Tell you what Chi Chi", she said.
" Yeah", Chanchal looked at her.
" Leave this complex unsolved puzzle aside and work on this What we can solve", she pointed to list of servants and security.
" Yes Rash we need to find the mole. And I think we already knew her. It's just once we concentrate and solve the clues we will have her", she said.
" So we are sure it's a woman", said Rash
" Positive ", she said.
" Tell you what let's make them talk casually instead of an investigation", said Rash. " Any queries will put them on guard. Once they talk we can get loopholes", she said.
" Done", said Chanchal.
At Breakfast
" Ooohh it's so spicy", Chanchal coughed up.
" Madam ..madam", Megha and Prema responded immediately.
Daya ran all the way from kitchen..
" Ohhh sorry madam. I served the wrong plate to you", she said.
" Wrong plate", asked Chanchal.
" This spicy one was for Prema. She likes spicy food", she said. " Megha too. Muskan likes moderate chilly. So does Rashmi madam. Sorry ".
Rash got an opening.
" Never mind Daya I am glad you remember food preferences so well", said Rash. " This was just a mix up".
" Yes your father-in-law wants a bit spicy too", she whispered.
" Don't give him. That old man", said Rash
Daua chuckled
"Doctor always tasted his food ", she said.
" Then I am glad you are safe that day after attack. I don't want another cook", said Chanchal.
She was now on Rash's scheme.
The women were about to solve a complex puzzle thereby giving first clue on the mastermind