UNTOLD SECRET(In Complete)

                  

Untold Secret begin with Known Fact....

Disclaimer 

The characters, incidents and places that are mentioned are purely fictional. Doesn't resemble anyone both dead or alive. Alcohol consumption or cigarette smoking scenes were added wherever it is necessary and the story doesn't intend to promote any such act.

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By the way this story is though written in English in the middle of the story you can find Telugu & Sanskrit content. So please understand the writer and go with the flow.

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Some stories in history begin as fast as wind and end as quiet as a forest but some hide in the dark waves of ocean. I know people love happy endings but what they don't know is, for every happy ending there is always a mystery beginning.

Once upon a time……….. The regular story beginning may create boredom so I start with time when this had happened. Because time plays important role in history.

Long back when the country is ruled by a foreign queen, when people are suffering with poverty, when children are beaten up for going to school, when language is considered to be the means of communication, when women have no respect ,their lived a girl named Chanchala Raga Swamy .

"Chanchala! Oh Chanchala!"  Called her mother.

"Vasthunna Amma!" She said in her native language, the only language she knows.

Maybe you guys still don't know why I started with a usual line again so I am coming out of that time and begin again with the present.

St. Xavier's Library near to the local university is well known place. It's not just a library where we can find any book but it has named in the history for the incidents that happened before independence. Yeah, it includes astounding achievements along with untold stories.

Chapter 1 

"Priya, Wait", Called Chetan when she's hurrying out.

"What happened Chetan?" She said looking at him.

"Come let's have coffee", he said grabbing her hand.

"I have loads of work to be complete", She said sitting in a Cafe nearby college.

"I too have but I can help to complete yours", he said smiling.

"Another? What? How? Don't you feel scary? I think the rumours were true. But police revealed it's due to sudden stroke and he is not attended in time. But what about the incident occured few months back?" Said someone.

"Why do you relate that with this?" Asked one of them. "Because it's fishy. That guy committed suicide", he explained. "Don't you know? That's due to his depression", he explained. "Why it is that library again? Don't they have another place. Rumours are spoiling it's reputation stated", someone in the group.

"What are they talking about?" Asked Priya to Chetan with worried expression pointing to the people who are sitting at their nearby table.

"Yesterday, someone died in the library", he blurted having a sip of coffee.

"Oh My!" She reacted to that.

"What happened? And what are the details? Don't tell me this is why you brought me here?" She questioned.

"Priya! Stop exaggerating and enjoy the coffee", he said.

She was flustered with his careless expression.

  Chapter 2

In St. Xavier's library, Another Unfortunate Death caused. Though Police confirmed cardiac arrest is the prime reason for the death, public showed their fears showing in less number. Being the most reputed library has history more than 60 years, with huge volumes of books relating all over the world. But with this incident, its fame and name were being erased with new set of rumours. Shall we call it as bringing up the history back or shall we call that it's just a false alarm.

"This is what all the news papers and news channels are squabbling about She said taking all those newspaper cuttings to him. I don't understand why everyone are bickering over that silly public library", she added.

"Aha! So you again came up without knowing things", Said private detective Nandan.

"Am I?" Asked Varsha.

"As ususually. You will not conclude that simply if you know the history of that library", he said. "Look at this", he said showing paper cuttings on his desk.

"It's not just a public library. It's the most prestigious library with few lakhs of books which you can't find anywhere. The architecture is found fascinating since it is where Senior Charles lived. And another one, it has a peculiar locking system which is used ages before and still it's working", Nandan started listing about the library.

"What's so great about it? It's found in Wiki too", replied Varsha sitting opposite to him.

"A cruel natured person will never turn something into beautiful when they aim for destruction. In Wiki, you can find how he treated our women, how he played with people's lives and how he treated poor Indians. Reading this, I feel curious about it", Said Nandan.

"So, you started research with your own interest?" She questioned.

"Yeah, I do least expecting anyone's support", he replied without looking at her.

Chapter 3

"This needed to be submitted by next week", Said Priya to Chetan. "Then write mine too", he said packing his bag. "Are you kidding?" She asked. "No, Why would I?" He asked looking at her confused.

"Look at the topics he gave, boring and irritating. And yours, I don't know how you will come up with",  She said closing the book.

"Then lets headback to the library", he suggested. "I can help you to come up with the docs but you have to help me completing it", he said.

They both went to the library. Unexpectedly it took most of the time to gather the required books. He was flustered looking her clumsy with those books around. It was 10: 20PM, still they were busy in finding the books. And the security guard came patrolling and asking everyone to leave since it is almost closing time. Since there is half an hour more, they decided to take few books and check out some other before leaving. Chetan, who is almost tired went to the first floor to drink water while Priya packs up everything. Then a sudden shrill cry, from second floor alerted few people who are leaving. When they reached, Priya fell down in front of their eyes and Chetan was standing in the second floor confused.

Another incident in St Charles Xavier. A boy from local college nearby had attempted murder of his classmate by pushing her from second floor. Victim is reported to be severely injured is receiving treatment in the Regional hospital. And the boy will be attending the hearing day after tomorrow. Police expecting huge chaos while bringing the accused.

"Did you hear this?" Asked Varsha rushing into Nandan's cabin. "Yeah visited the crime scene", he said pulling another set of papers. "Hmmn! But where are you going now?" She asked when he's walking out. "To meet the accused", he replied without turning to her.

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"That's the place where children were taken by different schools for story telling programme . Old people meet at the lobby present outside. Young people have their own time at the garden playing around. By the way the musical fountain is something to be mentioned. It has interesting matter, it has history of more than 60 years. I don't understand few things...", he said finally. "Your history lectures are damn boring Nandan", she said organizing the papers." Obviously because you always scored least in history", he said mocking her. "Shut up!" She said. They were good friends since college and also good partners at work. Though it is Nandan's private detectve agency, Varsha helps him when she have time. She works as a psychiatrist in a private hospital.  "What did the boy say? Did he confess that he's the culprit or is he still acting in shock state?" She asked seriously this time. "He's  still confused. Unable to speak, but he's worried about the girl's state. He asked me about her whereabouts? I lied that she's doing good", said Nandan to make him stable. "Why can't you say that we are not allowed near her. Police are helping their family with security from press, media and especially from us", She said sharply. "Yeah, but they seemed to hiding a lot", he replied. "Do you want me to handle this? I have my contacts", She asked. "Okay if you can but be careful", he warned.

Chapter 4

"Excuse Me! Are you the the chief security person here?" Questioned Nandan a man in security uniform looking seriously at everyone. "Yes", he replied. "Your name must be .....", Nandan said trying to remember his name pulling out the names list from his file. "Shyam", he said understanding what Nandan is trying to do. "Thanks", Said Nandan for understanding. I am from crime department, I want few details", Said Nandan faking his identity. "I'm working here since 15 years. The serial murders you are asking, nothing suspicious", Said Shyam. "Really? Do you say they were natural but what about the guy who is in jail... his name is... ", again Nandan is trying to rememer the name. "Chetan, he is a college boy from a nearby university. I heard that he is topper, but this age you know....  maybe due to his love issues I guess", Started Syam. "That means the girl didn't accept his love?" Asked Nandan. "No.. that can't be the valid reason because when I went for the patrolling, I saw them cheerful and happy", Said Shyam. "Then do you say that she slipped acidently and we are mistaking him as murderer?" Questioned Nandan. "That's not at all. How can someone slip from such a tall railing, that boy might attempted some harm to the girl", said Shyam defending his statement. "You are right, you have a point", Said Nandan clapping as if appreciating Syam for his intelligence. "Can you take me to that crime place?" Asked Nandan curiously. "Now, it is restricted. It can't be possible", said Shyam. "Restricted? Why Actually? It's not mentioned right?" Questioned Nandan again. "That place, it is always called restricted area since I'm working here. But recently it was remodeled for adding some more books of different languages I guess", he said. "Recently means how muuch recently?" Asked Nandan. "An year or like that", he replied. "Thank you Shyam ji for your information but can I have some pictures of you with this place? I just want to know your bond and memories with this beautiful library", said Nandan.

"I found these", Showed Varsha. "These are the books and notes of Chetan and Priya at the time of incident. Notes? Why do you need that?" Asked Nandan looking at some pictures. "Just for a clue I brought them with me", she replied. "Look at these, Shyamji's pictures. First few days, he found exciting working there but later he felt bored I guess", his smile faded said Nandan putting all the pictures together. "Like our business I think", She reminded him. "Just don't remind our failures", said Nandan. "As if you forgot everything", she said again not letting go. Sherlock detective agency has 3 years service but all were failures. Because they always took up the cases out of interest but lost them when the victims are paid huge by the guilty. So they were disappointed a bit, especially Varsha feels bad for him because he goes too far to find the truth. "Are you mad?" He asked. "What was this?" He said pointing a book. "Where did you get this book?" He asked her. "That belongs to Victim", she replied. "This is an old language book, sanskrit letters are there. Hmmn! Look here, there are english letters", he said flipping the pages. "Is this the notes she's reading?" He asked with strange expression. "Reading? Or Writing?" He asked checking the notes. "I don't know", She replied. "I bribed the CI and requested for the things they got at the crime scene", she said tucking her hair behind the ear. "Good job, thanks but I find them useless", he said.

Chapter 5

"Hey! How're you doing?" Asked Nandan to Chetan who is sitting in front of him. "Chetan, congratulations you got first again", Said Nandan. "Don't you feel happy? Aha! Priya got second I guess", said Nandan at last after a pause. "How's She?" Asked Chetan. "She's fine", said Nandan. "Don't lie, Sir. I know she's in critical condition", said Chetan. "How do you know?" Asked Nandan. "Did you really try killing her?" Asked Nandan raising his brow. "She's like my sister, why would I try killing her", said Chetan whose eyes filled with tears. "Oh!" Sighed Nandan. "Do you believe me? Or trying to act like everyone", Said Chetan in despair. "I believe you, that's why I came again to know the truth", said Nandan. "Priya, is out of danger, but still unconscious so doctors are not letting anyone see", her blurted good news to Chetan. "That's why I came to pass this news to let your hopes up", added Nandan at last. "That's great to hear but don't try to make me believe you because I hold responsibility for this accident", he said in a low tone. "Why?" Questioned Nandan. "Please leave me alone detective sir, I'm the culprit and I should be punished", said Chetan and walked out of the room immediately.

"Chetan... Please come back.I have few more questions", said Nandan behind but he didn't bother to turn back. The police who is watching them asked him to leave immediately.

"I feel something strange", Said Nandan to Varsha after going to his office with disappointment. "What?" Asked Varsha leaning on the desk. "Chetan feels Priya as his sister. According to Shyam they were cheerful and friendly. And there is no chance for her to fall that easily unless someone pushes her intentionlly", Said Nandan. "Maybe Chetan is acting good", stated Varsha. "But he's taking the blame", he said. "Then only Priya can tell us what happened actually thought both of them, but don't come to conclusions until you get some clue", Said Varsha encouraging him.

Priya.. Priya.. Are you awake? Asked the doctor. Is she still in trauma? Questioned Priya's parents. Her mom is crying. She's still looking shocked. Though she's looking everyone, she didn't utter a word.Can we try to speak to her doctor, maybe she can recognize family members said Priya's brother. Sure, but don't make her stressed asking questions warned the doctor. Priya! Dear Are you okay? Can you recognize me? Asked Priya's mother with tears rolling on her cheeks. She didn't say a word but looked another side. I think I'm worried said Priya's father. Let her take some rest dad, she 'll be normal when she's fine said her brother.

Police arrived for interrogating her. Can we question her? Asked CI Ajad to the doctor Kamal. I heard she's concious and doing good , so let me have five minute chat with her to confirm some things said Ajad in professional tone. Yes, you can but the girl is sill not recovered completely. She's still in shock said Dr Kamal. Let me confirm that doctor said the CI and went into her ward room.

Chapter 6

"Hello Priya!" Said CI casually wishing her a very good evening with a wide smile on his face. She didn't looked at him infact she didn't even turn to look at them. She's lost in her own thoughts. "Priya! Priya!" Called the doctor to grab her attention. "Meet Mr Ajad Circle Inspector. He has some questions. Can you answer them now?" Asked Doctor Kamal. She nodded her head a little to carry on with their questions. "You know Chetan?" He asked. "No", She noddded. No? They were surprised to hear that. "He's your best friend. Don't you remember him?" He questioned showing Chetan's picture. "No", she said again nodding her head. "Do you remember how you fell down?" Asked Ajad. "No", she replied. "Do you remember what you were doing there?" He asked again. "I mean in St. Xavier's Library", he said understanding her questioning look. Hearing that library's name, she reacted immediately screaming loudly. She was scared to hell, screamed louder scaring both the doctor and CI. "Calm down Priya! Calm down", said immediately giving her an injection. "For that, she calmed a bit.She lied down with tears in her eyes." Oh My! What's that doctor?" Asked Ajad to the doctor. "Need to undergo some more tests", answered the doctor. "Okay make it quick and let us know what is wrong with the girl", said Ajad before leaving.

That's strange. The victim named Priya at the local library incident was questioned yesterday by CI Ajad. She seemed not only strange but weird while interrogatng her. Doctors are performing more tests for knowing her condition said all the newspapers. 

She must gone mad, hitting her head badly, maybe she's posessed by the devil, maybe she's acting to avoid all these interrogations were the gossips that are flying around.

"Don't be stupid to believe everything that is written in these papers", said Varsha." I'm not stupid Varsha, and better if you don't call me with such names", Said Nandan seriously. "These days you are mistakenly concluding things Nandan", said Varsha cutting him off. "Maybe but not always", he reminded her again. "No.. You are going after something which you should avoid. You interrogated security and gathered his pictures which is of no use. You pretended to support that boy though you have your own suspicions and you still believe that there is some clue within that restricted area where police have concluded nothing is found. Recently you are acting strange researching on that old library", said Varsha hastily doubting Nandan's intentions on this case. "What is running in your mind actually?" She asked finally.

"To be frankly speaking, trying to find some clue", he said. "What kind of clue you need?" Asked Varsha. "Something which is useful", he said vividly.

Chapter 7

"What is this Ajad? Why is the media writing nonsense?" Asked the commissioner. "What are the details?" He asked again throwing the paper aside. "We didn't find any till now", said CI Ajad. "Then what are you guys doing till now?" Questioned the commissioner. "Sir, Victim Priya is not good at health, She's acting weird and looks like she don't remember anything", Said the CI honestly. "Is this a movie? A girl hit her head, she forgets everything again hit her head she remembers everything.... Don't you feel ashamed of bringing up such excuses?" he asked. CI Ajad is speechless. He don't know how to explain things so he stayed silent. "Do whatever you want, I don't want to see these kind of rumors again. Mind that no detective involves in this especially that curious guy", Said the commissioner reminding him about Nandan. "I give you one week, get some details before we take the boy for the second hearing", Warned the commisioner. Sure sir said Ajad and walked out taking a dep breath.

"As soon as he walked out", he called Nandan. "Yes bro, How can I help you?" Asked Nandan as soon as he answered the call. "I hate that voice, least expecting your help. I called you not to involve in our business", Warned Ajad. "I have my own business", reminded Nandan. "That's what, don't involve in this case like you do", said Ajad but Nandan like always least bothered. 

"Why don't you listen to that CI?" Asked Varsha. "Don't bother", Said Nandan simply. "Can you be more precise about the details you found earlier?" Questioned Nandan after some time. "About what?" Asked Varsha. "Regarding the girl? You said it is weird. What is that?" He questioned. "She is in dilema or something, not responding to anyone? She don't remember anything and she looks dumb too. Though they did few tests, doctors concluded everything is normal. Maybe some psychological trauma... or she too..." , Stopped Varsha thinking what to conclude. "Exactly, maybe she is also acting or she started everything?" Said Nandan putting his doubts in front of him. "Why? Why would she do that?" Questined Varsha. "Because see you can take few cases like one is she might really shocked, the second is like she is acting to put Chetan in jail, other case is like Chetan is the culprit maybe they had an argument like that and unexpectedly pushed her from that railing. Remember the railing is too high for her. And the other case is like she purposefully jumped from there ..... And the other case like...",  Continued Nandan until Varsha interrupted. "Gone insane with your cases and conclusions. Did you forget that Shyam's statement?" Asked Varsha. "Where are those things?" Asked Varsha impatiently. "Which things?" Questioned Nandan raising his brow. "The evidences which are found at the crime scene", She said. "Oh, they are in my cupboard, get it yourself", he said. "Thanks", She replied. When she opened the cupboard, Varsha hurt her hand while pulling the things from them. All the papers scattered everywhere and blood spilled more than expected." Can't you be careful Varsha, you spoiled my files", Said Nandan carelessly. "I am hurt Nandan", She said showing her hand. "Come I will take you to the hospital", He Said. "I told you to abandon that old cupboard, its rusty and creeky", she complained. "I'm sorry, it's my mom's. She will kill me if I throw it away", Said Nandan.

Chapter 8

They both rushed to the hospital. "Where are you taking me?" There's a clinic nearby", Said Varsha. "Let's go where the girl is admitted", he said with a sly smile." So your job is important?" She questioned. "I don't say that since you are important too", he said parking the car. "Get down, and stay near reception. I will be there in 2 minutes", he said. "Sure", Said Varsha. After 10 minutes came Nandan with some application. "What is that?" Asked Varsha. "Nothing, come we will meet the doctor", he said. Dr. Kamal, profound doctor and emergency specialist. "How did you get hurt?" Asked the doctor. "The wound is deep you will get stitches", he said again. "It's okay doctor do it carefully", said Nandan. Varsha stared as if she's going to punch him on his face. "I will be back", he said and walked out leaving Varsha alone. He went to the emergency ward where Priya is resting. Outside her ward two constables are there as security. He took his big glasses fro his pocket and took his note pad and walked casually in front of them. Checked twice and sneaked into Priya's ward. "Who are you?" Asked Priya. "I am Nandan, detective. Came to help you", he introduced himself softly. "Help? What's wrong with me?" Asked Priya suprising him. "Sorry, help means I can save you from this case", he stated and checked her expression adjusting his glasses. "Which case?" She asked him again. "Chetan? You know Chetan right?" He asked taking a long breath. "Chetan? Who is he? Is he detective like you?" She asked. "Library? Do you know that you met with an accident at library?" He asked again. "Library? Which library? everyone are speaking strangely, I don't understand", She said pulling her legs to her chest and resting her face on the knees. "St. Xavier's library! the library where you went to study with Chetan, you accidentally fell down from second floor...", Said Nandan choosing his words carefully. Suddenly he observed change in her expressions, her face turned pale and hardly breathing... "What happened Priya?" He asked coming closer to her. "Who is Priya?" She asked uneasily. Then Nandan realised that he need to get out from there immediately.

Chapter 9

"Can you be more precise what you are trying to say?" Asked Varsha. Nandan sat in silence. He didn't know how to put the words. Priya gave him a big shock both with her expression and words. Though he quickly escaped from there, still his mind is wandering there itself. Who is Priya? No doubt she's not acting he thought after recollecting those words more than 50 times. How stupid to believe that she's struck with psychological problem when the situation is worse for the boy he thought again. This time Varsha tapped on Nandan's shoulder and screamed at him. "Are you going to say or not?" She asked. "Haa.. Haa Yeah! What's the matter?" He asked. "Did you speak to Priya?" She asked seriously without wasting time. "Yeah, did. But something is unusual", he replied pulling his hair literally. "What happened?" She asked hastily. "She seems to have mental illness for sure", he remarked choosing his words carefully. "Do you need help?" She asked. "Hmn! It won't help at all since she least remembers her name", He blurted. "What?" Said Confused Varsha. Yeah, She questiond like who Priya is and with that he detailed conversation with Priya in brief. "Is that so? But I don't find any trouble at all", Said Varsha uneasily rubbing on her bandage. "Let me talk to her personal doctor, we may know some details", She said. "What's your program tommorrow?" She asked again. "Going to meet Priya's family", Said Nandan pressing his temples.

"Hello! I'm Nandan", introduced himself to Priya's parents. "Good, May I know what you want form us?" Asked Priya's father. "Don't tell me you belong to media or some police. Because we are not interested in this at all", Said Priya's mother in a depressing tone. "No, I don't belong to either but wish to know few details", Stated Nandan. "Details? About what? Our daughter? Or about the accident?" They questioned. "I would like to know about Priya's college friends, her studies and particularly what kind of a girl she is?" Said Nandan. "My daughter is a gem, she is the best in everything. I don't know why that guy Chetan attempted to murder her? We thought he is a friend but never thought he has a psycho within him. Being a first ranker he shouldn't feel jealous about my daughter", Stated Priya's father hastily. "I wish to punch that guy for what he have done to my girl", he said atlast. "So, you think he tried to kill your daughter out of jealousy?" Asked Nandan again doubtlfully. "Then what for? What can be reason more than that?" Asked Priya's mother wiping tears. "Sorry to say this, since people are saying that your daughter didn't accept his love so.....", Stopped Nandan watching their reaction. "No..my daughter is not like that and that guy I don't know about him", said Priya's father. "Are you sure Sir?" Asked Nandhan specifically. "Chetan seemed to look good, but with this incident we can't trust him anymore. He's the culprit.. he tried to kill my daughter", cried Priya's mother. "Okay..Okay, Please calm down", Said Nandan wiping the tension.

My boy, is innocent. He likes the girl and I am sure about it... He definately have no intention to kill her", Said Chetan's mother. "How can you say that?" Asked Nandan gripping the content carefully. "A mother will know about her son right? I know it", she said stressing every syllable. "Yeah, true but Chetan may lost his control when Priya didn't accept him? Anyways these kind of incidents are happening everyday... Love is...", Said Nandan. "You are getting wrong information detective since he never seen her that way. He treated her as his lost sister, and she tied raksha bandhan last week and we presented silver bracelet", Chetan mom said. Nandan felt relieved. "Thank you. This is enough", He said hearing that. "What? Why thanks?" She questioned instantly. "Because you have cleared my doubts", replied Nandan before leaving." I can't forgive or leave anyone if my innocent son gets punished", she warned mercilessly when Nandan is leaving.

Chapter 10

"Where did you go Nandan? Your mom called 6 times", Said Varsha as soon as she saw Nandan entered the office." What is she saying?" Asked Nandan seriously taking out the piled newspapers again. "She wants to speak with you, Like always you look distracted with all that nonsense", She said while helping him. "Stop it Varsha, I don't like when someone insults my work", Warned Nandan. "Okay, sorry but still aunty is worried about you", She reminded. "I know, she is my mom", he said checking something in those newspapers. "Got any clue again?" Asked Varsha watching him searching for somethting.  "Clue? Everything is cleared Varsha. I know, that Chetan is innocent.. I know Priya has been accidentally fallen from 2nd floor... today I spoke clearly with their parents, they said it simply", He said. "What did they say?" Asked Varsha curiously. "That Chetan treated her like sister, so he has no intention to kill her though Priya's parents accused Chetan", He said simply. "That's good.. but don't you think it is so simple?" She questioned him. "What Simple?" He asked doubtfully. "Nandan, your are being tricked", She said simply. "Means?" He asked. "Means how can she fall from second floor with such a tall railing. Did you forget what the security said? No one can fall unless someone pushes or someone purposefully jumps from there", Reminded Varsha.I am a fool, I just thought Chetan is innocent, maybe Priya tried pulling him into this chaos thought Nandan. "See otherwise too Nandan", She asked helping him to straight the strings. "Yeah, Though Chetan have no such intention, Priya might have feelings for him", He said. "And one more thing, She tied Rakshabandhan Varsha, don't confuse me", he said again clearing his head. No.. No.. sivasena might force them to, or she wants to check if he has any feelings on her? maybe he have some girlfriend and she already planned this?" She came up with possibilities. "Thank you Varsha, without you I would have done something stupid", he said hugging her. "Remember I'm a psychologist and this is my duty to check different possibilities by the way", She said smiling. And don't believe Chetan's mom statement too. Because she might say something to protect her son". Said Varsha. "Hmmn!", nodded Nandan agreeing with her.

Chapter 11

Nandan truly got confused, confused in sense he is strucked again in piles of doubts. When he is surrounded himself with all the docs his mom called him." Amma! tell me", he said as soon as he answered the call. "Thanks, for not forgetting me beta", She said as soon as she heard her son's voice. "Stop wasting time, and tell me what do you want now?" He said sounding confused. "Are you okay? Did you have dinner?" She asked. "Yeah, Amma I will have now", Said Nandan. "Good, by the way you should have food in time", She reminded him. "Thanks, but I don't have time for this", he said. "Okay, your dad wants you to come back", she said. "Why? Now, so suddenly? What's wrong with him?" He asked. "He wants to see you, maybe he's missing you", she said. "Missing me? Or curious what I was doing in India?" He asked sarcastically. "Nandan, respect your dad, he's worried about you son", She said in a dull voice. "Let me talk to him once then", he said sensing his mother's stressed voice. "How are you kid?" Said his dad. "Dad! what's wrong? is everything Okay? Why mom's is sounding like that?" Nandan asked in British accent. "Everything is good here, but we are missing you", Said Nandan's dad. "Hmmn! I understand, I too miss you badly, but I have a case to deal here. Once done, I fly home immediately", Said Nandan assuring him." Hmmn! when can we expect you? Your aunt is getting married by the way" he said. "Good to hear but it's my bad, that I may not attend the wedding. Anyways, if it lasts atleast six months, I will visit new uncle.. Wish her on my behalf", he said and hanged the call. That's gross! why is getting married for the third time thought Nandan. Nandan,'s mom is Indian and his father is British. Yeah, it's a love marriage and they are happy too. Though Nandan's schooling is finished in other country he came all the way to India for his further studies. Maybe he is impressed with his mom's stories.

The very next day, Varsha rushed into Nandan's office. "What happened?" Asked Nandan. "Priya! Priya!" she said switching on the news.

Priya! recent victim at St. Xavier's Library jumped from the first floor of the very hospital she was treated. Though security couldn't help, doctors suspect something abnormal with her behaviour. 

This is the clipping taken from CCTV footage said the news anchor before playing the video. Why is she running? Did she hurt her hand? She's looking scared .....
"It's unbelievable Nandan, something is wrong with her", Said Varsha taking a deep breadth. "What do you mean by that?" Asked Chetan. "She's in some kind of trauma, and it need to be sorted out", she said. "But yesterday you said she is trying to fool everyone", Nandan reminded her very words. "Yeah! but this clipping and the words she said before jumping they are crazy, she have some kind of disorder", stated Varsha leaning on the chair. "First drink some water and relax, we will think about it", Said Nandan replaying the clip again and again.

She is running! running with her crippled leg and holding her hand behind. Her hair is all over her face, She is scared.... looking behind something and running as if someone is after her thought Nandan. This is not helping Varsha, you go home and relax... I will go and see Priya Said Nandan.

By the time Nandan reached hospital, media surrounded with cameras. He, avoiding everyone directly went Priya's room. There her parents were standing outside, like before her mom crying and her father accusing the police, hospital staff, and media for their carelessness. "May I go in Doctor?" Asked Nandan showing some false ID. "Sure, but the patient's condition is not good", warned the doctor. He went in and checked Priya's condition with the nurse who is checking Priya's pulse. "Don't know, she was unconcious since then... ",Said the nurse. "Did she hurt herself again?" Asked Nandan. "No.. the hospital security were on time", said the nurse. Like always, media skipped the later I guess thought Nandan. "By the way, who are you?" Asked the nurse. "My assistant", said Varsha who barged in at the right moment. "What are you doing here?" Asked Nandan." I should ask that? What the hell are you doing here?" Asked Varsha. Nandan remained silent. "Let me check her first", She said and checked the reports and her condition while speaking to the nurse. He saw Priya's hand something unusual. So he slowly moved to her left side and checked what it is. Her fingers were folded like mudra, I mean her thumb and pointing finger were touched and rest all were open as if she's doing meditation and there was a chit beside her bed. When trying to pull that, he observed that there is a book in the bedside table drawer which is open halfway. He picked it up thinking that it might be some kind of Priya's personal diary. The very same moment he saw inspector Ajad entering the cabin and escaped from there silently. "Varsha!" Said Azad surprising her. "Inspector Ajad!" She said covering her surprising expression. "Why are you here?" he asked. "To see what exactly is going with her. You know I'm a psychiatrist", She said showing her visiting card. "That's not what I'm asking you. What are you up to? And where is your friend?" He asked. "Sorry! I am here on work not to assist my friend", She said confidently. The same time, Priya's parents rushed inside so, taking that as chance Varsha escaped in a second.

Chapter 12

After going to the office, he checked the book he picked it. Nothing is written inside. It is empty and few problems were solved. He saw Chetan's name on it. He got irritated and threw the book aside. Then he opened the crumpled paper to check what is written in it. But is has some hindi kind of letters written. He got frustrated and threw that aside too. That evening he went to St.Xavier's library. This time he is irritated, frustrated and mostly confused. Still everything is suspicious. What's wrong? he thaought and walked sometime in the garden. That head security guy wished Nandan and went to rounds. He went to the ground floor and walked through all the corridors thinking and touching few books. He then went to first floor, he went to every corner of the shelf in every room and walked to second floor. He stood at the railing of the second floor and checked the crime scene where Priya fell down. He went inside where the head security found Chetan and Priya and checked the shelves and books they might be going through. It is 10:30PM and like always security guy came and said library will be locked and the time is up. Nandan heard that but sat in one of the benches and rested his head on one of the desks. Still thinking, what he missed and what he is unable to guess. After sometime he walked out and went to his office. There he pulled the books, that Varsha brought from crime scene and checked all of them. He found some notes, a similar one which he grabbed earlier. On that it was written in hindi. What is this he thought and took a pic from his mobile camera. Since her mother is an Indian, she knows hindi.. he forwarded that pic to her and waited till morning.

Chapter 13

Early morning, Nandan got a message. A smiley.. she have sent me a smiley when I send some text to translate he thought. He got angry and called her immediately. "How are you doing beta?" She asked. I'm very angry on you Amma! how can you answer me with a smiley when I asked you translate something important", He asked furiously. "Oops! I thought you are simply sending it to me. You should be more clear beta", she said. "Okay atleast now check it and tell me what it is?" He asked. "I don't know", She said. "Don't know, it's hindi Amma", Said Nandan impatiently. "No beta, it is not hindi. It is Sanskrit", she corrected him. "Sanskrit, haa and it's bit old and I don't understand much too", She replied. Then how can I know what it means? He asked. don't worry one of my friend is sanskrit professor in a university, I will send her contact number to you. You just talk to her", She said. Thanks Amma, send it quickly he said before hanging the call.

Who on earth, came up with all this sort of old language? I thought and read the letters one by one with the help of translator. But no use, since it seems strange. So I took no effort in losing my mind and closed the book. Simply, I waited for my mom's message.

Chapter 14

"Nandan, She is in university. You can meet at her department", Said my mom. I rushed immediately not even bothering to thank her. On the way, I picked Varsha. Excuse Me! Mam! Said Varsha while entering into my mom's friend's cabin, simply saying sanskrit professor's cabin. "Hey! Gentleman!" She said looking at me. "Hmmn! your mom called me just now", She reminded. I smiled weakly. She's my friend Varsha, I introduced. "Good, She is pretty", She said smiling at Varsha. I have some old notes for you Mam, I said avoiding unnecessary conversation. "Ha, Where is it?" She asked getting serious adjusting her glasses which are drooping on her nose. Here it is, I showed. "Hmmn! Interesting. Where did you find this?" She asked pulling a note."That is..."  In some old book store, I interrupted when Varsha is speaking the truth. "See, this is a small note ....... like someone wants help", She said. What help? I asked her immediately. "Help in sense they wants to know about something....", She said vaguely. What is it? I asked her again curiously while Varsha leaned on to the desk curiously.  "See, this person wrote about someone... they want to know about someone and want to know about something", she said leaning on the chair at last.  About what? I asked her one more time clearly. "Don't know exactly. The letters are really vague and can't understand the writing at all. Maybe they are in a hurry or something", She added. "By the way, who is that person?" Asked Varsha purposefully. "No idea, but the person is definitely a girl and a left hand writer", She concluded. Exactly, I said it must be Priya's but don''t know if she is a left hand writer or not I thought. I should speak to Chetan I thought. Anything else, Questioned Varsha. "CHARLES...........", She Said. What? I said surprisingly. "Yea, Its library name", said Varsha diminishing all the hope. "What library?" Asked the professor in doubt. "Nothing mam" we said politely. After a moment, all my intuitions and all my reports revolved in my mind. "Anything else mam?" Asked varsha, when I was occupied. "CHANCHALA......" She said confusing us to the core.

Chapter 15

"Yeah, Chanchala must be her name. Wait.....", I have to check once again She said pulling her magnifying glass from her right hand side desk. Somethings are vague in this note. The paper underneath is old... quite older than you think, She unfolded some interesting things. "Who is this girl" she asked after some time. "What's wrong?" I asked. "Don't lie gentleman, this piece off paper value is priceless", she concluded. We are speechless to her revelation. Priyaa!! Priya knows something about this or Chetan must be acting innocent" murmured Varsha. "It's impossible to simply get in to your hands", She uestioned raising her brow.

Charles.... Chanchala..... What the hell!!!!!! I said in an irritating tone. "There's nothing to react Nandan. "Priya must have found it in the library", Said Varsha. No.. No... Nooo Varsha. This is not as simple as you think. How can a priceless note come in to Varsha's book. Do you think Chetan knows anything regarding this? Or Chetan purposefully........... No I guess but... all sorts of assumptions surrounded Nandan at once. "Chanchala!!!" Said Varsha. Who is She?? the questioning look of Varsha confused Nandan.


Chapter 16

Ekkadike ala parigeduthunnavu? ani adigindi Rani, neella bindi tho parigeduthunna thana snehithuralini choosi. Kontha dooram parigetti, venakki vachi Raani idigo ee neella bindi maa intlo pette ani cheppi bindi sakam neellatho ooguthunna aa bindini akkade pettesi vellipoyindi thanu. Ayyo emayyindani intha kangaru deeniki ani anukundi Raani. Thana venakkale rendu adugulu vesindi kaani thana vegaaniki aa kangaaru choosi bhayapadipoyi gaba gaba intiki vellindi. 
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Nuvvu aada pillavi nuvvu ikkada undakudadu ani matladukuntunnaru akkada. Aadapillani ani anavaddu anna nenu kuda meetho vasthaanu ani antundi oka ammayi. Asalu neekenduku amma ivanni ani akkada evaro annaru. Naakenduku ani aduguthaarenti? Meeku enduko naaku anduke ani annadi aame. Enni sarlu cheppali nuvvu ontariga maa deggariki raakudadu ninnu evaraina choosthe neetho paatu memu andaram dorikipothaamu ani annaru akkada kondaru. Nijame, cheppina vinadam ledu nuvvu. Nee sankalpam goppade kaani neevalla maa andari kastam vvrudha avuthundi thalli. Vellu intiki vellu ani kaastha shantham ga cheppadu oka pedda manishi. Anthe antaaraa? ani adigindi malli chinna asha ni thana kallallo nimpukuni. anthe ika vellu cheekati paduthundi, intlo andaru eduru choosthunnaru ani annadu athanu malli. Niraasaga venutirigindi thanu. Oye ammayi, ani pilichaadu athanu malli. Inthaki nee peru enti?? ani adigaadu chinnaga navvuthu. Chanchala, ani cheppindi chinnaga.

Chapter 17

That's it, I opened my eyes. It scary I thought. What??? What's going on?? I thought and drank water which is on my table. Suddenly I felt my head reeling and my throat is burning. I went to the filter to ffill the bottlee but out of luck it was empty. It's a dreammmm... damn just a dream... I said to myself though my heart is racing to every passing second. No... No.. No.. some bells are ringing in my ears... and I'm horribly sweating right now. Not understanding what is wrong with me, I tried calling Varsha. In the next second my head is reeling like a ball and felt unconcious.

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"Nandan, Nandan..... Nandan!!!! What happened? What's wrong with you?" Screamed Varsha in anguish the next morning. She immediately took water bottle from her bag and sprinkled on Nandan's face. In a second Nandan woke up breathing heavily."What happened to you? I will take you to hospital", she said immediately. Stop Varsha!! Not required, Said Nandan sitting with great difficulty. "Careful Nandan", She said helping him to stand. "Why don't you go home", She suggested giving some water to drink. Don't worry I am okay, Assured Nandan. "Worry, I am scared Nandan. Seeing you lying on floor livelessly ...... I am scared", She said finally wiping tears on her face. "Calm down Varsha, I am okay, and I understand you better. So don't come unnecessarily here", He said. "This is what you say simply. I hate this Nandan. Your work is your problem I am here to help you don't forget that I have to answer your mom too", Said Varsha trying to calm herself.

It took few minutes for Nandan to recover to his senses. Breathing heavily, he leaned back on chair, recalling the strange dream......

Chapter 18

"What happened? Let me check your temperature?" Said Varsha. Not required Varsha, I said. "You are sweating Nandan, I am worried", She said. I am worried too, I muttered. She is surprised hearing that. YEah... Varsha. I had a strange dream, I Said. "What?" She asked curiously. I saw a a girl in my dream, I said recalling it. "Is she beautiful?" Asked Varsha in her usual teasing tone. She had a plain slender figure despite of her strong voice, I added. "Do you know her?" Asked Varsha. Don't know Varsha, Its ....you know I had a weird feeling .... like goosebumps recalling her", I said in unusual tensed tone. "What do you mean?" She asked immediately leaning forward. She said her name was Chanchala, I said breaking the silence after few seconds. She stared at me in disbelief.

"Shut up!!!", Don't scare hell of of me", She said and rushed out.  Maybe Varsha but I am also not sure if it was a dream, I said. That afternoon, I went to meet Chetan.  Unlike Chetan, he sat in the corner of the room, staring at the ceiling. Good Afternoon! I said gaining his attention. He turned and saw me with no reaction. What's wrong Chetan? I questioned. "Nothing sir", He said. I placed Priya's notes on the table and asked if he knows anything about it in more precise. "Why do you come here with all this nonsense, I know I have few more days, He said pushing that notes away. "Do you know Chanchala?" I asked without wasting time. He was surprised. "Who the hell is she? I know you cannot win this case and all the odds are against me. But please don't do this", He said simply. "I am not bad, and I have no bad intentions towards Priya.... that's all matters now sir, rest all I  am giving up", He said. Chetan, Please I am here to help you. And I don't let you down, I assured.  Once again I enquired about Chanchala, he said he has no idea and never ever heard that name. That's strange how come this Chanchala 's notes involved I thought. Varsha that evening called me and said that there is no one with name Chanchala visited St. Xavier's library.

Chapter 19

All doors closed, I said. "Don't be disappointed Nandan, you will find some clue", Assured Varsha surprisingly. Yesterday, you were disappointed and now you are supporting me, What's the matter? I asked raising a brow. "Nothing much, I was worried", She stated simply.  "Let's go and check Priya's health condition", Added  Varsha. Sure, but not now I guess, I said. "Let's go, It's visiting hours", She reminded.

"Why this case is taking long Varsha? Where did we go wrong? I asked. Do you think Priya is okay with our interrogation, I doubted. "Priya's condition is clueless Nandan. She is not outrageous these days, maybe it will be helpful", Said Varsha. We reached the hospital and went directly to visit Priya. She is staring at the ceiling, though her mom is trying to make some conversation. Excuse Me!! We entered politely. Again you guys? Why don't you leave  us alone?? Screamed Priya's mom. "This is not for information", Said Varsha. "I don't want to see you guys, just get out from here", She said calling the security. "Fine, That's okay but before that I just came to return Priya's notes", I said analysing Priya;s condition. Notes? What notes??" She grabbed Priya's book and place it on Priya's bedside table. Priya gradually turned and took that notes. She smiled and opened that page. She read the words written in old sanskrit language pointing every word with her index finger. Her mental state is changing bit by bit. then she took a pen from her medical pad and tried writing something new. This is all happening unnoticed when Priya's mother arguing indecently. Soon came the police followed by hospital staff with huge commotion. "Again you guys, Please go away right now", Said the police men knowing that we are private detectives. I tried to explain things but Varsha dragged me out. Meanwhile I took the chance to get back the notes from Priya.

Chapter 20

"Hey Gentleman!!" Wished my mother's friend as we entered her cabin. We have another set of notes, I said without further delay. She took her magnifying glass along with piece of paper and pen to interpret the words. Hmmn! after few minutes, She gave me that paper with details. By the way, when you visited last time, these words were not present but how come you got these fresh lines? and who is writing these? and I would like to know what's going on?? She stroked me with set of questions. That's hard to answer I thought and concentrated to re-anaylse the meaning of them.

Help!! Help!! Help!!
I'm stuck .... I'm stuck here
I swear I don't harm anyone, Why don't you understand
Let me out.. This is Chanchala

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What's this mam?? I asked sounding confused. That's what written there, How do I know what you are trying do with that? She said simply loosing interest. This sounds crazy. Mam! what do you think about this? I Questioned. What I think is you are trying to write a story simply saying you're wasting my time, She said with an unpleasant expression. Mam! I murmured with confused expression.

As soon I got out of that place I dialed Varsha's number. What? She Said. Where the hell are you? I screamed literally. What happened Nandan? She asked with worried expression. Come to my office I said before hanging the call. 

"You're scaring me Nandan. What happened? Why you look so worried? Let me check your pulse?" She asked a bit nervously. I know, I know, She sounded scary after what happened. I know I'm not sick, I feel confused that's it I cleared.  Some things are weird Varsha, that's confusing me. You know what when we visited Priya she wrote some lines in that old sanskrit language. They seem like she's trying to convey something. And where on earth, this Chanchala's name connected here?? I asked throwing all the relevant work on the desk. Chanchala!! Chanchala!!  Chanchala!! How can this name related to this incident? And the dream Varsha that dreamis haunting me I explained impatiently. Nandan, you are over-reacting. This is nothing related. It's mere coincidence, She Said simply. Your'e a detective, you don't believe in stupid stuff. Please concentrate and join the pieces you will find a clue, Said Varsha. Chanchala!!! I whispered after hearing that piece of class. 

Chapter 21

It was a restless night. What pieces I've left behind I thought and checked all those previous accidents and incidents happened in that library. It seemed interesting, why did I neglect this point I thought and slept after sunrise. I had a good sleep after a long time without any nightmares. Varsha called me in the evening. "Nandan, important note, Priya got discharged", She said. Really? Are you sure? I asked again. What happened? That day she looked weak and dizzy, now she got discharged. Everything is okay? I enquired. "She's attending the hearing on thursday, better be prepare for it", She added. What?? Can she?? I asked doubtfully. "No idea Nandan, prepare or the hearing and moreover please talk to Chetan as soon as possible. He lost hope and you can't save him if he speaks nonsense in front of that judge", She quoted. Okay Varsha, I will go immediately, I said. 

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Hello Sir, I already go the news, Said Chetan as soon as I entered. Sorry, but I never expected to be soon, I said. No worries, I'm happy that Priya is doing good, He said without looking at me. That's great to hear Chetan, Priya can speak the truth, I said boosting his hope. I don't know sir, I did nothing that day, how much Priya knows is still unconvincing. By the way sir, can I get to meet my parents after the hearing, if so please don't allow them, he said gravely. This is tormenting me. Chetan, I don't say that I am sorry since you will not face any kind of punishment being innocent. I promise that, I said. He looked surprised. Yeah.. whatever Priya says it doesn't matter anymore. Every detail of my investigation proves that your'e innocent and so have patience and promise me you don't get wrong ideas, I assured. "I am happy sir, really happy that atleast you believed me. I know very well what kind of sentence I will be receiving", Said Chetan. Shut up, don't think much Chetan prepare well and be honest at the hearing, I said. 

After meeting Chetan, I felt weird. Don't know what but some strange aura is persuading me to clear my thoughts. Some piece is missing like Varsha said, I should clear my thoughts I thought and walked quickly to St. Xavier's Library.

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Enduke ala parigeduthunnavu? ani adigindi Rani. Nuvvu Prakasam babai intiki velli chinna ni aa telli doralu teesukuni pothunnaru ani cheppu ani annadi Chanchala, thana snehithurali tho. Chinna naa? Emayyindi? Emchesaade Chanchala? ani aidgindi Rani. Emo naakem telusu? vaallu lakkuni pothunte choosaanu, naaku bhayam vesthunde Rani. Prakasam babai intiki vveldam pada ani iddaru parigettaru. Aa parugu lo aa adugulu chappudu chevilo ganta dvanila vinipisthunte gunde jallumantundi. 


Chapter 22

That's a nightmare again. I am scared and why the same girl and the same name is haunting me. Who the hell is she? I thought. Took short breaths and calmed myself. 'Chanchala', The mysterious girl, I thought. 

It's time for the hearing. Priya came to the court along with her family. "Get your papers ready", Said Varsha. Got it, I said. "Remember don't exaggerate Priya with your questions, she may loose control",  Warned Varsha before leaving my side. I understand and don't panic me with your unnecessary intrusion Priya, I said calming myself. This is not the first time and this is not something to worry about. But still there's a slight knot in my heart. Some kind of unknown feeling is pinching me. Priya how much time I need to finish this? I asked her easing the tension around me. Nandan,  you have an hour, and you have to win the bidding, She smiled. I know I know bidding in sense I need to win the argument, that is what she meant about. This is an old rule we made up. In another 20 minutes it began.

Chetan, you are responsible for Priya's accident. And it is known to everyone the reason behind it, Said defense lawyer. I have no intention to kill her, besides she's my friend protested Chetan. Friend? Just friend? Questioned the lawyer. Yes, I agree that she showed brotherly affection towards me. And it is obvious that I am protective about her, confessed Chetan. Protective or obssessive? questioned the defense lawyer. Priya like a sister to me, Finally Said Chetan. Crazy kid, confessing nonsense Said The lawyer. Objection! Raised by me. What kind of interrogation is this? I asked standing on behalf of Chetan.Do you think Chetan did this? Can you prove it? I asked. Indeed Mr Nandan. We have a witness. There are group of people at the scene, Argued defense lawyer. I too know that, but nobody seen Chetan pusing Priya purposefully Said Nandan. Priya sat calmly watching here and there. Her mind is in confused state.... Though she is recovered some unknown feeling is lingering aroung her. Suddenly she felt chillness inspite of that she's sweating. Her mother who sat beside her became anxious. What happened Priya? What happened? Said Priya's father. Her mouth became dry and closed her eyers looking scary. Scanning the situation Varsha, ran immediately. People started surrounding them. What's that commotion? Came immediately the police. Sir, She's a patient, give her some air... Convinced Varsha requesting the crowd to leave. She checked the vitals and understood something is wrong. What happened asked the police. She's unstable, Said Varsha signalling to Nandan. Chetan was worrined and ran to Priya, pushing the police aside. Chetan!! Chetan pull yourself Called Nandan. Again creating a scene. Unable to breathe, call ambulance Said Varsha, scanning Priya's condition. Priya's mom and dad, cried and screamed looking at Priya's condition. Chetan came in front of her, hel her cold hand. Priya!!! Priya!! He called. Slowly Priya opened her eyes and saw Chetan. Only Chetan, everything became blur. Police surrounded and tried to pull away Chetan but watching Priya's reaction  they stopped. Chetan, she called. It's already late, library will be closed... She said and became unconsious. There ended the story. Everyone are confused. Everyone are scared to her weird behaviour. Everyone felt chills around them. 

Chapter 23

"New twist in the Haunted Library case......"

"Like movies, court scene changed immediately to hospital scene......."

"Haunted Library, listed murders...."

What's all this? Said Varsha. These papers are creating unnecessary rumours, Added Varsha. Calm down, I said. I never had such feeling Nandan, something is worng with that library. series of events are proving it to be haunted but that's not actually true. Clearly these reporters are side tracking the case with false rumours, Said Varsha. I think so, I said with a deep thought. You are very careless, You're acting dim all this time. What's wrong? Since yesterday you're carrying the same expression, What happened? Asked Varsha again. Varsha go home, I said staring at my desk. Impossible... Do you believe Chetan is innocent? Asked Varsha Or Priya is making up everthing? Asked Varsha again. Don't blabber Varsha, we'll talk tomorrow. Go home, I advised staring at my desk. She stomped her feet and walked aggressively.  

Chapter 24

Ekkadike aa parugu? Ani adigina Rani ni choosi chinnaga navvindi aa ammayi. Raavali ante raa naatho, kaani ekkadiki ani adagaku, gaaliki chevulu untaayi ani annadi. AA ammayi venake gaba gaba parigethindi. Ento emito eeroju pratyekatha? Ani adigindi aavesapaduthu Rani. Shh!! matladaku ee roju tholu bomma laata mana Ram annayya vesthunnadu and cheppindi chevilo. Ayya baaboyi ani gettiga anabothunna Rani noru moosesindi aa ammayi. Nuvvu arichi gola cheyyaku, telisindante tella doralu vachi pattukupothaaru ani annadi thanu. Mundu nuyyi venaka goyyi annatlu vunde idi. Ram annayya, aa tella doralani yedirinchina vaadu paiga vallatho thannu lu tini monnati varaku mancham pattina vaadu ippudu ikkadiki ela vachaadu ani adigindi Rani. Aa vivaraalu anni enduku that cheppe katha kalla tho choosi chevilatho vini manasulo pettuko ani salaha ichindi aa ammayi. 

Taralu maraayi, 

Yugaalu maaraayi,

Achanchalam yeduguthunna mana nagarikathanu tokkeyadaaniki vachina kotha doralu arachakaalu...

Desham manadi,

Achaaram manadi,

Palana manadi..

Evadu ee tella dora? Ekaada nunchi vachaadu ee dora?

Mana dehsanni palinchadaniki uddesam enti?

Manalni banisalani chesi mana deshanni dochukuntunnaru

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Mana aikamatyame manaku balam

mana deshanni kapadukundaam

evariki banisalu kaamu manam

Jai Bharata Boomi

Jai Hindusthan

Jai Bharat Maata

ani ninaadalaku andaru jai jailu koduthunnaru. Rani gudellu pattukuni ekkada nunchi tella dorala manushulu vasthaaro? Ekkada laati charge antaaro ani bhayam ga chuttu choosthundi. Idi ila undaga thana pakkana kurchunna snehithuraalu ekkadiki poyindi ani anukundi manasulo. Idi nannu munchesindi. Deeniki edochina aapalemu, naadi naadi buddhi thakkuvai vachaanu deeni venta. Asale intlo cheppaledu ani anukuntundaga appudu thalukkuna merisind tera mundu. Jai Bharat Mata, Jai Bharat Bhoomi ani janaalani rechagoduthundi. Andaru thana chuttu cheri Jai jai lu koduthunte Ram annayya inkosaari chepu Chanchala ani annadu. Appude vache pedda pedda bandlu.. tella dorala bandlu ante choodataaniki baguntaayi kaani andulonchi dige manushulanu choosthe gunde jaaripothundi ani Rani anukune lope lathi charge ani aravadam, janaalu chella cheduru aipovadam jarigipoyindi. Ee lopu eppudu vachindo telidu Rani cheyi lakkuni poyindi akkada nunchi dooramga. 

Chapter 24

Nandan, Abhijeet Nandan... ? Said sanskrit madam. I want to know what's wrong with you? She said adjusting her crooked glasses while staring at me. Mam!! I'm alright, I lied. Why these old sanskrit texts are with you? She asked. I looked blank. Have no answer. I want truth otherwise I will contact your mother, She warned. Mam Please don't scare my mom, she has nothing to do with this. These texts I found when I bought some old books I lied again. I don't believe this, She said flatly. She's scrutinizing my every expression. First of all, I'm confused and doubtful. What is she expecting me to tell. She finds it as nonsense and sends me to asylum I thought. Seriously, you have mental disorder... Hmmn! like maybe multiple behaviour disorder, She said. You're watching too many movies, I said casually. You're a kid, call your psychiatrist friend and let me speak She said finally. Varsah knows nothing about this. If she knows she will defnitely send me to asyllum I thought. Mam, please don't exaggerate, these are simple texts I found. It has nothing to do with my mental stability, I said faking a smile. I walked out uickly taking that book as quickly as possible. University students stared at me wierdly. This... this expression I saw somewhere I thought. I closed my eyes to shut the scenes that came to picture. Who the hell is this Chanchalaaaaa!!!!!! I thought.

Chapter 25 

Unlike other cases it exausted me completely. I need to get out of this stress. I solved many complicated cases, this one is bothering me a lot. I neither drink nor smoke. My stress buster is reading. That's the reason my office and house are filled with books. So, I decided to read some book to avoid all nonsense that is running in my mind. As soon as I selected a plain book and sat in my chair... Varsha called me. Nandan, are you okay? She asked. I'm doing good. What's the matter I asked. Aunty is worried about you. Your phone is not working so she called me, Said Varsha. In a second, I felt like everyone are treating me mad. I'm okay, I will call you tomorrow I said and hanged the call. The moment I hanged the call the power was down. IT scared me like hell. It is as if I stayed in a haunted place. I pulled a candle to light the room, when I turned back I heard paper turning sound. Felt a bit awkward when I heard scribbling sound. Anybody there? Are you kidding me? I screamed.Maybe someone is sneaking into my place when I'm not present and wring all nonsense. Otherwise why would I feel strange? I just cleared my mind and walked uickly to my desk. Under the candle light I fount some scribblings. This time not in sanskrit but in other language. What is this? I thought. I unintentionally wrote what's this in hindi... immediately small works popped up on the paper as an answer. That's it my heart came to my throat, scaring me to death. The candle fell down and everthing became dark. The next 5 minutes I could only hear my heart thumping. When the power is up, everthing is normal. That book on my desk is closed and the pen which I used is broken. Who did that? It was good when I used it I thought.

To be Continued...


From, 
Anjana Kone