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Unni. “Hi dad”. .“What?” “Hey dad; what are you up to?”. “I mean……”.

Unni's friend. What’s up….?”.

Unni.“Well you know dad and his ways, anyway come let’s get going.”

Unni's friend.“But, what’s happening?”.

Unni.“Yet another surprise I guess..The man has reached Kunnumpara.”.

Friend chuckles.'That’s pretty cool'

Unni.“What do you mean cool? I feel he is stretching a bit too far with these surprises of his.”

Unni.“You know what, of late I am beginning to get a little worried.”

Friend.“Hey, don’t worry. Let him carry on.”

Friend continues. “Let’s focus on the job we set out for. In all probability things will work out favourably.”

Unni. “Hmm. In the meantime; why don’t you call and ask for directions.”

Friend speaking on the phone. “Hi dude. We have reached close by.”

Phone conversation continues. “Around the third corner; is it?”

Friend. “Come, let’s go…..its straight ahead.” Unni. “You sure?”

Friend. “Stop,stop.” Unni. “Why, what’s up.”

Friend. “Guess this is the place.”

Unni. “What do you mean guess? Are you not sure?”

Friend. “Well, let’s check it out.”

Friend. “Wait here, let me go find out.”

Friend. “Hi, is Salam bhai here?” Stranger. “No. Who the hell are you?”

Unni. “Hello sir.” Voice from the other end. “Unni, where are you?”

Unni. “Hello…hello….coverage seems to be low out here.”

Unni dials back. Voice from other end.” Unni can you hear me? We are rushing to the hospital; your dad is not keeping well.”

Unni. “Why, what happened?”

Unni continues. “Where are you now? Ok. I am on my way.”

Friend. “Hey Unni…..”

Man. “Unni is here.”

Unni. “Sir, where is dad?”

Man. “He is in the casualty. Nothing to worry.”

Lady doctor. “Hi Unni, your father is it?

Unni. “Yes…” Lady Doctor. “It was ST elevation MI.”

Lady doctor. “Dr. Usha has called for Dr. Murthy and they are getting the operation theatre ready.”

“You don’t worry. Go in and meet your father.”

Lady doctor. “Chief doctor is here. We are shifting him. Why don’t you wait outside?”

Unni faints. Indistinct chatter and clutter of voices.

Man 1. “Calm down, nothing to worry.” Man 2. “Here, drink some water.”

Man2. “Don’t worry. Just relax.”

Man 2. “He need not have met his father now, it got him pretty upset.”

Unni on phone. “Hi Das…..,”.

Unni continues. “I will explain…..you come to the hospital.”

Man. “Hey Unni…I will remit this payment and be back.”

Unni. “Don’t take the trouble, I shall make the payment.”

Man. “Well then, I will be with your mother.”

Man. “Need to explain things to her. Also, we need to get your dad’s insurance documents.”

Unni. “You wait here sir. I shall make this payment and be back.”

Man. “Alright then.”

Unknown man on phone. “Yes we are here. We don't know anything yet”

“Looks like he will need a surgery.”

Continues. “Charlie is here.” “We will stay on guard here.”

Unni on phone. “Hello…..hello…..” voice fades off.

Henchman 1. “Ikka had called. He is on his way and wants us to stay put here.”

He continues. “Those assailants might be back if they come to know that boss is out of danger.”

“Let’s finish them off if they ever come back.”

Henchman 1. “You are armed and ready, aren’t you?” Henchman 2 confirms.

Unni “Carry on sir.”

“See you then.”

Unni. “Hi Das..”

Das. “I am a little worried, don’t you think its better that you stay away for a while? I will be here.”

Das continues. “Try to understand. We can manage things here.”

Unni. “I shall stay with dad.”

“I am very clear about that. Everything else can wait till we are out from here.”

“I am confident that I can pull things off.”

Das. “Ok then.”...

“Let me get going.”

Unni calls out. “Indu…Indu…”

She replies: “What?”

Unni. “What’s your problem? Why this sudden change of mind?”

“You have never been open with me.”

“Atleast say yes or no.”

Indu. “What do you propose to do if I open up about my problems?”

Unni. “OK, leave that.”

“But please do say….yes or no?”

Indu. “Do you think it’s a simple thing; to be answered in one word?”

Unni. “That’s my point. Why don’t you open up?”

“You are off?”

“I just can’t understand. You pull me closer even if I try to stay away.”

Indu. “And..?”

Unni. “And when I feel like getting really close…...”

Attender. “Hey…”

“Please make way.”

Bystander in front of ICU. “Who is inside?”

Unni. “What?” Bystander. “I mean who is admitted here?”

Unni. “My father.”

Bystander. “What happened?”

Unni. “It’s a heart attack.”

Nurse from inside ICU. “Who is here with Aboobacker?”

“Please settle this bill.”

Bystander.” Can I see him?”

Nurse. “You already did, in the morning, right? Don’t worry, he is fine. You can see him tomorrow.

Policeman ordering tea for his officer and himself.

Waiter. “What would you have?”

Unni. “ Why are the police here?”

Waiter. “A guy was brought in yesterday. A big fish. Got taken on the roads.”

Unni. “A tea please.”

Gang walks in and orders for 5 cups of tea.

Henchman on phone.“I shall call back.”

He continues. “It was Reji on the line.”

“Apparently a few guys were seen spooking around at Kurivithodu.”

“It seems they were on a mission.”

“Never expected Michael to be the target.”

“Looks like they are the ones.”

Charlie. “No matter who or how big they are. Their days are numbered.”

Henchman 2. “Whoever those guys are…. they are not going to die in peace.”

Waiter. “That’s Koranadan Charlie. It’s his brother Michael who was assailed and brought in yesterday.”

“It’s usual for their victims to be brought in here, but they are the victims now.”

“They are sure to take revenge. Those assailants shall be hunted down.”

Nurse. “Unni, Dr. Murthy is calling for you.”

Dr. Murthy. “Hi, so you are a staff here?”

Unni. “Yes, in the radiology department. How is my father doing?”

Dr. Murthy explains the condition in medical terms.

“Let’s keep a watch for the next 48 hours.”

Charlie on phone. “Where are you? Put Salam on the line.”

“What’s up Salam? I don’t have time for excuses.”

“I need those guys. Collect whatever information you can.”

“Let’s take down their family. They need to know what real pain and fear is'

'Sitting here I want to hear their wails in agony”

Indu. “Why were you in a hurry?”Unni. “Well Indu……”

Indu. “See what’s come of it and you have put others into trouble as well.”

Unni. “I never expected such a turnout of events.”

Indu. “What else were you thinking. Things are easy and shall be resolved in a flash.”

Unni. “Hey Indu……listen….”

Henchman. “Come here…”

Henchman. “ “Savy, repeat whatever you told me the other day and remember; … be very clear.”

Savy to Charlie. “They were here the other day…. looking out for Francis’s home.I immediately informed Michael boss.”

“Never expected things to turn out bad.”

Salaam. “Have you seen them before?”

Savy. “They were two or three guys. Have not seen them before.”

Charlie. “See if you can trace that vehicle.”

Charlie. “The guy who dared to take on Michael shall not live long. Its just a matter of tracing him down.”

Charlie. “I shall take you with me; to see him hanging alive.”

Duty nurse. “Is this how you talk to a patient?”

Unni’s father. “What’s her name?”

Unni blushes. “What…who….?”

Unni’s Father. “I mean, you are no astronomer, to be counting stars in the night.”

Unni. “Oh, come on dad.”

Father. “Well. I thought you were looking for some help, looking for someone to open up to.”

“Oh then, good night.”

Unni. “Hold on dad. You can’t leave just like that, be more responsible.”

Father. “Ok then, let me get responsible….. tell me what’s up?”

Indistinct chatter. Apparently, the elevator is overloaded.

Unni. “Am so sorry. It’s real awful that you had step out. All this trouble for me.”

Indu: “Don’t bother….after all I missed catching an elevator, not a flight.”

Unni. “By the way, where are you going?”

Indu. “You mean in this? On my way to Sabarimala.”

Indu. “Well, idea is good…..”

Unni. “You caught me…..right?”

Indu. 'Oh yes'

Unni mumbles to himself. “Here she is.”

Speaking out aloud. “Where did I keep that?”

“Hi…. you stay close by?”

Unni. “I am here to meet a friend.”

Indu. “So you weren’t following me then?”

Unni. “Who me? No, not at all.”

Indu. “Oh, how I wish you had.”

Unni. “Well…actually…. I was here looking for a friend and following you as well.”

Indu. “Oh, so you had a couple of reasons to be here.”

Unni. “In fact, just one…. was here for you.”

“Hey, I swear on you….you are the only reason.”

Group of girls chattering with each other.

Indu. “Oh.. so you reached here as well?”

Unni. “I had to….is it not?”

Unni’s Father. “So that’s it? I was expecting something bigger, far more complex.”

“So, all those English classes were for this.”

“The picture is pretty clear now.”

“Where does me getting responsible come into the scheme of things?”

Unni. “Well, there is a small issue.”

Father. “Well, romance by its very nature is complicated. No point trying to classify the issues as big or small.”

“So, tell me….”

Charlie and gang chatting amongst themselves. “Our guys are all here…ready for any action.”

Inspector. “Charlie…, it seems to be an insider job. None from outside could have pulled it off.”

Charlie. “None here would dare to take on Michael. You better carry on.”

Inspector: “Have heard this before. Remember Francis? So do not jump into conclusions.”

Indu.“Anybody with Michael?”

Inspector. “Tell me Salaam. Were you not around, when this happened?”

Salaam. “Had I been around, you could have fetched that assailant’s hand from the road.”

Inspector. “Mind your tongue.”

Salaam. “Stop preaching and go get your job done.”

Inspector. “I shall get my job done. Hope it does not turn out to be the end of the road for you.”

Dr. “Patient’s condition remains complicated. Been hit a strong metallic substance.

“A couple of nerves have been severely injured.'

“ There is every chance of him being paralysed.”

Nurse. “Please settle this bill.”

Unknown lady. “Could you please hand this over at the counter?”

“Just hand over?” 'Yes'

Lady. “Could you also please get some food. My legs are in a bad condition and my brother is not here as yet.”

Unseen voice. “You reap what you sow. But still wondering who would have had the guts to come here and get this job done.”

Voice continues. “Both these brothers are real nasty.”

“If he were to get caught by them, that would be the end of his story.”

Policeman on phone. “You think the guy would be still around. He would have left for good.”

Salam. “How is Michael doing?”

Charlie. “Where were you on that day.”

Salaam. “Mike had assigned a task; I was out for that.”

Charlie. “What kind of task; that I am not aware of?”

Salaam. “You better ask Michael, when he is back.”

Charlie. “Yes, I have a few questions……and a couple of answers that I seek.”

“How is boss doing?”

Salaam. “Michael will bounce back…., stronger. But then that guy….., he should never rise again.”

Bystander. “It was all about money, money alone. I kept postponing my visit to home, the travel expenses bothered me.”

“Dad wished to see me. He said he would take care of the expenses.”

“I put it off, giving one excuse after another.”

“One day I lost my son.”

“And that’s when I realized the longing of a father.”

“Of late he stopped calling me. After all, I was coming back for good.

I didn’t bother calling; as well.”

“Upon arrival I came to know that for the last 11 days…”

“He has been here unknown to all, unaware…..”

“In this ICU…..”

If only he could open his eyes, just once.”

“See me…..recognise me……”

Unni. “I am sure your father will turn around.”

“He will see you and be there with you for long.Rest assured, we are all there with you”

Unni’s Father. “Never realised there was such a twist to your story.”

Unni. “You never gave me an opportunity to complete.”

Father. “Not to worry, I have a different idea.”

Unni. “No thank you, for god’s sake. I shall manage. Or rather she might find an alternate solution.”some option or else she will find some

Father. “Ok then…, but you should know that my ideas always work.”

Das checks the bill. “Don’t staff get any discount?” Unni. “No”

Das. “Hopefully the insurance will cover all expenses.”

Unni. “We will have to shell out a little.”

Das. “Why cant they take care of that ‘little’ as well..?”

Das. “Did Indu speak to you?”

Unni. “What could she tell me?”

Das. “Don’t get into anything now, lets wait for the issues to subside”

Das. “Hey, are you blind? Can’t you be careful?”

Man. “What if I am blind, do you intend to set my eyes right?”

Unni. “Hey brother, please let go. Let’s not have an issue, he didn’t mean any harm.”

Sabatti...

Das. “You Ok?”

Unni. “You certainly would not have been OK. Man, we just cannot talk sense with such guys, they care for none and nothing.”

Das. “That reminds me; I have people to care for and need to be back home early.”

Das. “You keep this bill and get going, let me leave.”

Nurse. “Anyone with Sulochana?”

Charlie. “What happened to your father?”

Unni. “Heart attack.”

Charlie. “What do you do?”

Unni. “I work here, in the radiology department.”

Charlie. “You know her?”

Charlie. “I asked if you know her?”

Unni. “Yes, I do.”

Charlie. “How…..? She is my girl'

Charlie. “You know why I am telling you…., my guys have been seeing you with her.”

Charlie. “Your father is in the death bed and you are flirting around with her?”

Charlie. “Hope you got my point?”

Charlie. “Clear…? I am asking you, are you clear?”

Woman. “Oh, it’s a white bike today.”

Man. “What?”

Woman. “She is back after having fooled around.”

Woman. “Who is that guy?”

Indu. “A friend of mine.”

Woman. “Your mother’s friend…., he has been here for some time and another useless one as well, drooling all over.”

Woman continues. “You step aside.” “The daughter is one step ahead of her mother.”

Man. “Stop talking filthy. After all, she needs to get decently married off.”

Woman. “You guess she will get a suitable groom? What with multiple boyfriends; in bikes of varying colours.”

Charlie. “What was she ranting about? Just don’t bother, I am here for you, come what may. I will make you my wife and take good care of you.”

Indu. “Really? Is your turn after your brother’s or are you going to be the first?

Charlie. “Brother, why are you interested in her? She is not quite right, a tricky one she is.”

Michael. “Well, I am waiting for the tricky on e to ripen up.”

Charlie. “Let’s stop this banter. You should let go.”

Michael. “Hold on man, what’s the hurry?”

Charlie. “Hope this doesn’t snowball into an issue.”

Michael. “Since when have you started realising fear?”

Michael. “Stop ogling at me and get moving.”

Indu. “Why this self-torture? Can’t we just end all this, in one go?

Indu’s mother. “I was waiting for this day, when you would be grown up enough. Protecting you from all those evil eyes.”

Mother. “When life holds out a ray of hope it is impossible to let go and end it all.”

Mother. “You are my ray of hope.”

Salaam. “Hey, you wanted a job done right? Wait for some time, let Michael turn around and then we shall get it done.”

Das. “Not to worry, that issue is settled.”

Salaam. “Really? Ok then, move on.”

Unni’s father. “Unni ?”

Indu. “He is outside.”

Father. “When he told me that he likes you, I didn’t think twice, or about anything else.”

Indu. “Take rest.”

Father. “This is what you call a surprise.”

Indu: “Mom, am leaving.”

Father. “Francis’s house?”

Indu. “Yes. Who are you?”

Father. “Indu, right?”

Indu. “Yes”

Father. “We are from Koranallur.”

Father. “I am Unni’s father. My brother and my friend Mr. Rajan.”

Indu’s mother. “Who are they?”

Unni's father

Mother. “Oh, please come in.”

Father. “Just a minute, let me give him a call, it’s a surprise.”

Father. “Hi, we are here in Kunnupara, to discuss a marriage proposal.”

Unni. “What are you up to? You could have informed me.”

Father. “I am informing you. Rest; after we fix things up.”

Das. “What’s up man?”

Unni. “Well, you know my father.”

Rajan. “When he said that we need to visit a place; never guessed what we were in for.”

Brother. “That’s the whole point. Else the surprise is lost.”

Mother. “Indu, where you aware?”

Indu. “No”

Mother. “Don’t beat around the bush, so this was the reason that you got delayed today?”

Indu. “No mom, I had no idea. Spoke with that idiot just yesterday, he never gave a clue.”

Mother: Don’t worry, maybe this is good. It’s better not many come to know about this,”

Mother: “By the way, it’s good that you were dressed for the occasion.”

Indu. “Mom. Don’t pull my legs.”

Mother: “All we have to offer is some tea, they came un-announced.”

Mother. “Let’s go.”

Father. “Oh, tea.”

Father. “Unni is my son…he works in the same hospital where your daughter works.”

Father. “He told me about what’s going on between them.”

“ I didn’t find anything wrong, in fact felt that we should proceed with this alliance.”

“Please do not object.”

Indu’s Mother. “No, never. In fact, she too had opened up to me and I was only happy for them.”

“We do not have people around us and hence there are no issues of concern or consent.”

Unni’s Father. “Not the case anymore, now you have people around.”

Mom !!

Michael. “Savy informed me. A few people in a car were making their way out here.”

“So, I immediately decided to come over.”

Unni’s father. “We were not very sure of the route, We knew the place, Unni had briefed us.”

Michael. “Oh…Unni…..”

Unni’s father. “Yes, I am his father.”

Michael. “You were planning to keep me in the dark, is it not?”

Unni’s father. “Sorry, but am not able to place you.”

Michael. “Don’t worry, I shall explain.”

“She has been my mistress for some time. The other one will come on board soon, is currently on the waiting list.”

“Hope things are in place now. Jokers are here with a damn proposal.”

“You may now leave.”

Unni’s father. “We are aware that the girl has no father and in fact are not quite bothered about other things.”

Michael. “You should be bothered or else it will begin to bother you. You should have realised that you would have to deal with Michael before stepping in here.”

Unni.'Yes Rajan mash'

From other side.'Unni , can you hear'

Unni.'What happened'

Michael. “Where is he…..? Ask that idiot to get here soon….I have been waiting for long.”

Michael. “On your way for your father’s last rites or what?”

“Watch your way when driving.”

“What’s up man?”

Unni on phone. “Am on my way, hang up for now.”

Salam. “You maybe right…., but we don’t do this kind of work. So…..”

Charlie. “You may rest assured. His hands shall cease to rise….., to ever hurl acid on a female.”

Salaam. “Charlie; this will get us into trouble. That boy is the local inspector’s son. We shall all be in soup.”

“Things will spiral out; beyond your control.”

“I am out to get him and care two hoots about who he is. “

“We need to value that man’s tears.”

Salaam. “Value? Was that what was just laid out on the table.”

Charlie. “If it is the police that you are bothered about; you can opt to stay away.”

Salaam. “You shall stay away too.”

Charlie. “That’s not for you to decide.”

Salaam. “Your greed……god damn greed for money.”

Charlie. “Stop it. I decide my ways.”

Salaam. “And you think the police are mere watch dogs?”

Michael. “Hey..Salam.”

Salaam. “Mike, he is stupid enough not to realise that this is a fatal game.”

Michael. “Don’t bother.”

Salaam. “But Mike…..”

Michael. “Listen, our stuff is stuck at the Vandiperiyar check post. You need to get there and sort things out.”

“We may run into trouble. You better rush and resolve the issue before people begin to take notice.”

“And Charlie…never try to brush the wrong side of policemen.”

Charlie. “But……”

Michael. “Get going now. Go find something else…., something that you know won’t backfire for sure.”

“Useless fellow”

Charlie. “Well….I thought you were the only that feared the police. You guys are twins or what?”

Salaam. “Grow up….and start looking at the bigger picture

' There are some things that you learn only from experience.”

Salaam. “There was a time…. when Francis was the real boss out here.”

“We removed him and got to the top. But; we had to sacrifice 14 years of our life.”

“Like those hunter dogs….no rest granted……just keep running.”

Charlie. “If you are out in the jungle for a hunt……. you need to be the one that’s chasing…..not just running around like a bloody dog.”

“I have hunted…. even when Mike was in jail, even with police all around. I stood alone and stood strong.”

“Now, if he is after that mother and daughter……it may not go down well.”

Michael: “Well Charlie….. you stood strong even when alone… because I set the stage for you.”

“Else, you would never have got thus far.”

“Salaam…. get him to understand.”

Unni. “Brother…'

Doctor. “I am sorry.”

Unni. “Testing times…”

Unknown man. “Hey, how is your dad? I just came to know. As usual; none bothered to inform me.”

Unni. “Uncle…he is fine now. Nothing to worry.”

Uncle. “You know….. that Kuttan…. he told me about some 4 rings… that have been inserted. Now, what’s that?

Unni. “Stent…., but it’s all fine now?”

Uncle. “If all is well then why is he still in the hospital. Know what; his father too had a heart ailment……we lost him….no rings those days.”

“By the way…, he was out to fix a bride for your, wasn’t he? If it’s 4 rings now…imagine how many if the marriage had happened.”

“Where did you get this one from?”

Charlie. “She seems to be ignoring you. You guys split, is it?”

“Were you there at our premise the other day? A job to be done, was it?”

“One for your father?”

“Are you trying to psyche me out with your stare?”

“I can arrange a bed for you…..inside…close to your father.”

'Hey'

“Who was your target? Your friend did not divulge any details.”

“Was it me?”

Unni. “No” Charlie. “Then..?”

Unni. “Matti sura…., had a minor scuffle with him…a small bike accident…..he snatched my chain….and brandished his hand-made sword.”

“I had to take precaution….”

Charlie. “That’s it? Don’t worry, I’ll take care.”

Salaam. “Got a hint. Am going after him.”

Charlie. “Need him alive.”

Salaam. “I will take his hands….the rest of him is for you.”

Charlie. “Can you spare the funds.50,000 would be the advance.”

“The rest once the job is done.”

Unni. “Don’t bother. I shall handle it myself.”

Charlie. “Think you are man enough?”

Charlie on phone. “Koranadan Charlie here.”

Voice at the other end. “Ya, I know.”

Charlie. “You snatched a chain… from one of my guys. Where is that now?”

Voice at the other end. “Oops…am sorry…didn’t know that he was your guy. I shall handover immediately, at your place.”

Charlie. “I will consider this a job assigned.”

Charlie. “Indu…. How is he now?”

Indu. “The complications still persist. But he is reacting to the medication. Michael will be back.”

Charlie. “No, he won’t. That’s my word. And then… you shall be mine.”

Indu. “Let’s get done with this first. Then think of what needs to be done.”

Unni. “I don’t intend to be a disturbance to you, following you around and causing trouble.”

Indu. “What then?”

Unni. “Marriage and a life together.”

Indu. “Really? Now that would be a little difficult.”

Unni. “Am ready to face that difficulty.”

Indu. “In fact, it could get a little too difficult.”

Unni. “Am ready for that as well.”

Indu. “Once you get to know more about me you would not be as willing.”

Unni. “Daughter of Francis; who got slayed in the street by a group of goons.

' And then…about your mother. Well, I know enough about you.”

Indu. “You know….and you still care?”

Unni. “Of course yes….it just doesn’t bother me.”

Indu. “A dreaded don… and his mistress. Can’t blame the public for their views about me.”

“He has his eyes on me now. So does his wretched brother.'

' I am desperate to get away from these animals and hence all these efforts to migrate.”

“One of my seniors at Canada hinted about an opportunity out there; while we were chatting on FB.”

“Would have to raise some funds initially. The rest can be paid off from my salary there.”

“God knows what his intentions are?”

Unni. “Vishnu right? He has no ulterior intentions.”

I have assured him that that the funds shall be arranged within a week; about Rs. 1,50,000/-.”

Indu. “How come you are aware of all this.”

Unni. “I am a magician and I can read your mind.”

Indu. “So, what other tricks up your sleeve?”

Unni. “Many more.”

Indu. “Oh really…”

Unni. “Let me drop you home.” Indu, “No, its fine.” Unni. “Why…?”

Indu. “It’s nothing, maybe some other day.”

Unni. “Your mother……?”

Indu. “Not that, in fact mom knows and is actually pretty fond of you.

Would like to meet as well. But she is sceptical….., can’t suffer more. It’s her wish that I get away from here.”

“Poor soul has suffered a lot. Walked into a trap…for my sake.”

Unni. “If your mother can accept then I don’t care about others.”

Indu. “But I do. I care for you;those guys are ruthless. But I know what needs to be done.”

“Do wait. Wait for me.”

Unni. “Let me work out my own stuff…… to shut those guys out.”

Indu. “No, my dear hero. The small tricks that this magician works out is more than enough for me.”

Unni. “Let me drop you home.”

Indu. “Drop me off at the bus stop then.” Unni. “Nope.”

Unni. “Don’t bother arguing. I have decided.”

Indu’s mother. “So, what have you decided?” (she is unable to hold her laughter)

"You are laughing at me mom!"

Indu. “Now stop it mom. I came to you because am not able to arrive at a decision.”

Indu’s mother. “But I have decided.”

Indu. “You mean…you don’t agree?”

Indu’s mother. “What if I Don’t?”

Indu. “If you don’t……..Well actually you do like it don’t you….don’t you?”

“If you seriously don’t agree to it….am ready to forget everything.”

“It would be nothing compared to what you have forgone for me.”

Mother. “This is your life and you get to decide. I am always here to support you.”

“If you your father had been alive….”

Indu. “Well, that would have been the end of his story.”

“Did dad ever make you feel sad or hurt you?”

Mother. “Once…..”

“They day he left… promising he would return.”

Doctor. “Let’s see…. there doesn’t seem to be much improvement.'

'What’s more medications seem to have no impact on the body.”

“Anyway. Let him remain here for two more days. We can take a call later.”

To Indu, “Have increased the dosage….. injections 3 times a day. Have changed the other medicine as well.”

Indu. “Ok doctor.”

Indu’s colleague. “You plan to continue on duty today as well?” Indu. “Yes.”

Colleague 2. “Hey, we shall take good care of your would-be future father-in-law.”

Indu. “No issues, you guys take a break, I shall stay back.

“Even if I take an off, I won’t be able to sit in peace.”

Colleague 1. “Oh yes, that too when your guy is on wait outside…., you continue.”

Colleague 2. “Ok then…let us get going.” Indu. “Ok..”

Indu. “Must be feeling very tired?”

“This medicine will do you a lot of got. You might feel a little cold and maybe shiver a little.”

“What happened?”

“In pain?”

Michael. “Charlie dotes her. Her presence kind of ignites him.”

“You let him take her.”

Indu’s mother. “I know how to take care of my daughter and her needs.”

Michael. “Not here for a discussion. Be aware; there is no compromise or an option.”

“She needs to be married off to someone. Who cares who or what that someone is?”

“Moreover, he would marry her for sure, not have her as…….”

To Indu. “Seem pretty ripe now.”

“Apparently Charlie has an interest in you. Let him have you, I don’t mind.”

“But before that, I shall share my bed with you.”

To Charlie. “Come let’s go. Why did you come up all the way here, could have waited there.”

Indu. “Is this how you wanted to share the bed?”

“Maybe like this?”

“Come on, tell me..”

Inspector. “Hey come..”

Salaam..

“I thought these Koranadans decided to stay clean…. away from Sec. 302”

Salaam. “What..?”

Inspector. “Michael wouldn’t do much…without your knowledge…..would he?”

Salam. “That’s true..”

Inspector. “What about Charlie?”

“He wouldn’t mind chopping heads off to get on top and rule.”

Salaam. “Sir, what are you talking about?”

Inspector. “Well, nothing in particular.”

“Was just reminding you about the history of the acclaimed Koranadan brothers.”

Salaam. “You don’t have to take the trouble.”

Inspector. “Ensure that I am not put to that trouble.”

“We don’t have to get back to school and learn the basics here to understand that this is no accident.., but rather a well-planned attack.”

“A thorough inspection of the vehicle has thrown up enough and more evidence.”

“By the way, have you gone in there to check on Michael?”

“No have not….., I guessed as much.”

Inspector to Charlie. “How is Michael doing?”

“Do you know this guy?”

“Photo seems familiar……., guess Michael had it.”

Charlie. “What happened?”

Inspector. “Was there any mention of who gave it to him or for what?”

Charlie. “No”

“Probably Salam would know.”

Inspector. “He says he doesn’t know.”

Charlie. “Well sir, guess I was wrong. Looks like I mistook this for another photo I had seen.”

Inspector. “Hey Charlie..”

“Probably you don’t understand, this is a slightly complex affair.”

“He is MLA Sebastian’s nephew. Son of Kurivithadom Sub-Inspector Mr. Joseph.”

Charlie. “So, what…?”

Inspector. “Please open up if you know something.”

“Was it Michael? If yes, we need to acting fast.”

“Ask one of your guys to own it up.”

“Or…if you feel Michael is never going to recover……”

Charlie. “Well Sir, Michael might be down. But Charlie still stands strong here.

' Don’t ever tend to forget that and don’t ever talk such stuff.”

Inspector. “I was talking out of concern for you guys….or rather you.”

“Your vehicle was spotted in and around the murder spot, witnesses have testified.”

Charlie. “Our vehicle being spotted doesn’t imply that we are responsible for the murder, does it?”

Inspector. “Not just that.”

“That guy had some confrontation with a girl.”

“We traced her father.”

“Apparently he knows you guys pretty well….., Google and his call history suggest as much.”

Charlie to Salaam. “Can’t trust these uncouth guys..”

“They are trying to implicate Michael in that guy’s issue.”

“He had the audacity to suggest that since Michael might never recover there would be no harm caused.”

“Should we spare him?”

Salaam. “What if actually Mike never recovers. What he says may probably make sense then.”

Charlie. “What the hell are you talking?”

Salaam. “Think about it and you will understand.”

Indu. “Am sorry..”

Unni’s father. “Hey, don’t cry.”

Father. “He says you have been baptized by fire.”

“And that your character is very different from his.”

“He believes you are not the type to get bogged down.”

“A strong woman like you just needs a moral support and then things will get rolling.”

“And that’s the kind of supporting role he wants to play in his life.”

“So, let him sail along with you, right?”

Das to Salaam. “Bro, you are aware that Indu is Francis’s daughter, the one who was killed by Michael.”

“She is trying to get the police to re-open the case.”

Salaam. “All that is history now.”

Das. “Only Sivankutty’s murder was proved, Francis apparently lost his life in that scuffle.”

“That’s what the case files say.”

“She is now trying to re-open the case and unfurl the actual truth.”

“She is being backed by someone strong and able.”

“He is the guy who is digging up all the evidence. If that case were to re-open, its going to be a lot of trouble.”

“What with only Michael being still around.”

Salaam. “How do you know all this?”

Unni. “I used to be seeing her. In fact, our marriage was almost fixed.”

Unni. “But ever since this case and things have come up; she has changed a lot.”

“Apparently she is set to marry someone else but refuses to divulge his details.”

“Such audacity means that, for sure there is someone strong backing her.”

Michael. “Francis..?”

Francis to wife. “Stay inside.”

Francis to Michael. “What’s up?”

Michael. “Sivankutty is here. We might not get a better chance to deal with him.”

Francis. “You carry on…I shall join.”

Francis to wife. “I need to be out on an urgent matter.”

Little Indu, “Please don’t go dad.”

Francis. “Hey…,dad is going be back in quick time.”

Francis. “Now give me a kiss.” “One more. I’ll be back soon…OK?”

Wife. “Nothing to worry right?”

Francis. “Nothing at all…, I’ll be back soon.”

Little Indu. “Daddy……”

Francis to Michael. “Tell me…”

Michael. “He is not in a mood to negotiate. Seems to be in a mood for confrontation.”

Michael. “Looks like this will be resolved the hard way.”

Michael. “I respected your word and let him go; the other day.”

Francis. “When you decide to strike ensure that the enemy retreats or is beaten to submission.”

Miachael. “Boss, I can put an end to things. But I want no further interference in my affairs, no matter who or how big he is.”

Francis. “Hey wait…………, ok keep going.”

Michael. “Should be here somewhere.”

Francis. “Is this place sufficient.”

Michael. “You mean…..?”

Francis. “Hmm….looks good enough.”

Francis. “Michael….he is not bait strong enough for me.”

Francis. “Michael….want to remain a mere spectator? Step in to the arena…..let’s play.”

Francis. “You have been with me for long…., been my shadow. I spare you and end this here.”

“Never again dream of quenching your thirst with my blood.”

“If you dare otherwise…..I shall ensure you are dead, buried and dusted.”

Daddy...

Unknown boy. “He was not able to reach Charlie. Hence called me.”

Unknown boy. “Just wanted to know where Charlie is?”

Salaam. “So, you didn’t sense any trouble in the call.”

Boy. “No.”

Boy. “When I got here Boss was down; seemingly knocked out.

Charlie. “Come help me..”

Salaam. “We have not had this converstion.”

Boy. “Ok.”

Salam. “Get going then.”

Salaam. “Never again should I be seeing you with Charlie.”

Salaam. “Why would Mike hang around here……unless he was waiting for Charlie.”

“An attack…by an unfamiliar face….this place provides enough scope to evade or run away.”

Charlie to Michael. ‘Let me read your mind. “

Charlie continues. “You would like to strangle me to death, if only you could stand on two legs.”

Charlie. “Ya, I know….that’s what’s in your mind.”

Charlie. “Don’t I know you.” “Now that Salam…., he thinks I aspire to become the next boss.”

“Poor chap, he has lost his screws.”

Charlie continues. “I love her. Love her a lot. I mean…. love her beyond imagination.”

“Can’t explain it in words.”

“In fact, she is the only one that I care for in this while world.”

“You never realised that.”

Charlie. “The way you look at her.”

“Your very presence near her.”

“It drives me crazy.”

“Unfortunately, you happen to be my brother. Else I would have finished your story long back.”

“Anyway, now be a good boy and forget her.”

She is mine.

And you don’t worry. I shall take care of you.”

“Rather, the two of us shall take care of you….., until your death.”

“Or even better….I shall make all arrangements for your early death,”

“Happy?”

“Till such time…….keep your evil eyes away from her.”

“And what’s more…..we shall honour you by naming our child after you.”

Salaam. “Mike…we got that boy’s dead body.”

Michael. “And Charlie…?”

Salam. “He is not aware yet.”

Michael. “You be there. I’ll let you know what’s to be done.”

Michael. “By the way, where is Charlie?”

“One of our labourer’s wife is his latest, they are there at the estate out house.”

Michael. “Prick”

Boy. “Yes boss…”

Michael. “Where is he…..? Ask that idiot to get here soon….I have been waiting for long.”

Boy. “Ok boss…shall tell right away”

Boy. “Charlie bro, it’s been going long now. Boss is pretty angry. Let’s get going.”

Charlie. “What’s it?

Boy. “Boss is pretty angry.

Unni. “Father would be discharged day after.”

Indu. “Yes, I came to know.”

Unni.” Indu…please understand.”

“Dad was there on his own free will.”

“I didn’t send him there with a proposal.”

“You know that I have been willing to patiently wait for you.”

“You can take your time and settle all issues.”

Unni on phone. “Hello…..”

Indu. “Were you the one?”

Unni. “ What..?”

Indu. “Don’t put up an act.”

“Do you realise who he is or what would happen to once he is up and about?”

Unni. “Your happiness and peace of mind is all what I care about.”

Indu. “You think I can remain in peace without you?”

Indu. “ I was always weary about these things and that's why I……..”

Indu. “Did he see you?”

Unni. “yes”

Unni. “Will he……be back?”

Charlie. “If you dreaming about a life with that scumbag….., just forget it.”

“That’s never going to happen.”

Indu. “If I were to ever share my life with a man…..it’s him”.

Charlie. “Stop it you……..”

“I agreed to marry you……not just……..”

“Whether you agree or not..”

Indu. “We might get married.”

“But rest assured…..I would still be living with him.”

Charlie. “You…..”

“You bitch.”

Indu. “Never…., unless you turn me into.”

“Ours is a small world and a small wish to lead a life in togetherness.”

“You may snatch it from us.”

“But I shall continue to be his lady.”

“But I shall continue to be his lady.”

Unni. “Rajan sir…do not underestimate dad….he has got many more surprises in his bag.”

Indu. “Watch your steps.”

Unni’s Father. “Hi…waiting for long?

Father. “See you then.”

Indu. “Take rest. All will be fine.”

Father. “Hope all gets fine with the two of you as well.”

Unni. “Sit here..........want my help?”

Father. “No..no..”

Unni to driver. “Please adjust the seat.”

Unni. “so, get ready for Canada.”

“Everything is ready; out there.”

Indu. “Do we still need to do that?”

Unni. “You mean….?”

“What about Michael?”

Indu. “Well….he is in deep sleep.”

Daddy....

Michael. “Where is he…..? Ask that idiot to get here soon….I have been waiting for long.”

Michael. “On your way for your father’s last rites or what?”