Ring!! Ring!! Ring!!
Yuma couldn't decide whether it was really his Karma or the heavens was playing jokes on him.
Whatever it was, he was on the lossing end.
Ring!! Ring!! Ring!!
The phone kept ringing and Yuma's twisted facial expression said he knew exactly who the caller was
" Good Morning Mr. Vikram Shergil "
Yuma said each and every word slowly and dangerously, clearly stating he in no mood for jokes.
This sent chills down on the other side of the phone.
Just from Yuma's tone alone Vikram could easily guess that Kadumberi had already ingnited the flame and he did not wish to be the gasoline.
" Kadumberi called you right?? "
Vikram asked in a timid tone just to test the waters.
" I WOULD HAVE LIVED FOR ANOTHER TEN YEARS IF SHE DIDN'T'... "
Yuma yelled at Vikram unable to keep his cool any longer.
" Hahaha.. You always say that when you lose the round , but what I don't understand is that what is the reason that the both of you even fight. From the day you joined us both of you started this cat dog fight and I don't see the end anytime soon ..."
Vikram said laughing heartily as he imagined what they went through.
" I am afraid that I am not the person who can answer your question. I suggest that you pose this question to your wife and I am sure you will get a satisfying answer. " Yuma answered with a growl.
By this time Yuma was already at the height of his annoyance and yet he had a full day of work ahead of him.
" Hmm.... Point to be noted.
I will ask her when I see her next time.... " Vikram said thoughtfully.
" Please do and spare me the rest of my lifespan.I will thank my ten ancestors!! "
Yuma snorted even before Vikram could finish.
" Okay!! Okay!! Chill out.. If you carry on like this you will become a patient of hypertension. Anyways I have something important to discuss with you " Vikram tried coaxing Yuma with work which eventually managed to tame his anger.
" That brat is just too much, forget about that. Anyways what were you saying? "
Even though he was very angry he can't afford to make any mistake at the moment. Everything they were doing was according to Father Fernandez's plan and according to him a single mistake could be a fatal blow.
Having gained Yuma's full concentration Vikram posed his questions carefully.
" I was just wondering if you shipping Kadumberi to an economic class flight has something to do with Father Fernandez's plan?? "
" Not directly but yes. I called her last night but she was busy with her beauty treatment rather then picking up my call so I had no choice but to act as per the available situation. " Yuma replied in a matter-of-fact tone.
" O Boy.. Looks like this time she dug her own grave. " Vikram was feeling helpless for his wife.
" Serves her right. That brat. " Yuma scoffed.
" Anyways what did Father tell you last night?? He just told me to get back to school with Aahil. He's got some plans for him. "
Vikram chuckled at Yuma's remark but returned to his seriousness as he posed his question.
" Well Father said this year is the twentyth death anniversary of Elder Mistress and it's about time that we return Master his memories. And I totally agree with him . After all he is no longer a lonely ten year old boy who just witnessed his mother's barbaric death . With his power and status today it will be a lot easier for us to find and punish those who killed Elder Mistress and attempted to kill Master. Personally I feel they have enjoyed enough freedom and life. It's more than about time to wipe them off the face of earth. " Yuma clenched his fist as he spoke .
For a whole minute Vikram didn't speak. He was processing what Yuma said and then
" YOU KNOW ABOUT AAHIL'S LOST MEMORIES !! "
Vikram was unable to hide his shock as everyone who knew about Aahil's past were his childhood friends and we're with Elder Madam Oberoi as well. So this information really shook his grounds.
Yuma was not surprised at Vikram's reaction but found it stupid.
" Vikram how do you think I am a core founder member and the head butler of this empire if I didn't possess this piece of information. The rest of you core founder members apart from Aslan Mafdir are his friends from school. Only he was associated with Elder Mistress. "
" I hate to ask but what more do you know about Aahil.?? " Vikram asked sheepishly.
" Well.. I know everything about what happened that night and from then on till the time before I joined you guys. That includes the safe as well. Actually the credit for these information coming to my possession goes to Father Fernandez. He was the one who told me everything the day I managed to get a compliment from Master. He gave me some advice and told me about this secret. "
Yuma said as he remembered that memorable night .
Yuma's words once again silenced Vikram. At this point he could only wonder what their mentor has done behind their backs for Yuma having information about Aahil's past was no small foot.
" The safe was something that Madam Oberoi had with her since who knows when. On the night she died she sent the safe along with the letter in the evening to the school under Father's care. But unfortunately when Father found out about that it was already next morning. The letter said that that safe contains some evidence and documents that will keep Aahil safe for the time being. She also said that there is a specific key to open the safe and never to force open that safe . It's system has a defense mechanism that is connected to a tiny atom bomb. Jan wanted to try his hands on it once but I had to practically drag him away from that thing." Vikram said menacingly.
He dearly missed those good old days.
" I knew about the existence of the safe but this information is new for me. I feel so safe to know that the safe is guarded by Father. "
Yuma said jokingly.
" Indeed... Trying any funny with that thing will earn us terrorist titles if you know what I mean. Anyways what else did Father tell you?? " Vikram agreed lightly.
" The day Madam Oberoi sent the safe to the school, it was the farewell ceremony of the school and he was not informed about it's arrival. It was next morning that he found out and by the time he reached the villa everything was over. He found Madam's completely burnt dead body in front of the villa with no sign of Master anywhere. Later the police with the help of forest department found Master in a critical condition near a small river shore. As for how he managed to reach there only he knew. He suffered serious head injuries and was in coma that lasted for about six months. When he was brought to the hospital none hoped he would survive let alone live a normal life. Losing his memories was barely anything if you ask me. " As Vikram finished both side slipped into deep silence , the gravity of their situation was surfacing slowly and steadily.
A suppressed excitement and thrill was in the air as dangers lurked ahead. They were ready to face the world head on.
" Well Father is going to have his hands full once Master Aahil reaches his school . " Yuma broke their silence with a bomb.
" Why?? What happened?? " Vikram couldn't understand why Aahil would show disagreement with Father Fernandez at all.
" From the past few days Master is having nightmares. At first I couldn't get a clear idea of what his dream was about but after last night I'm sure his memories are trying surface themselves already . He dreams of a burning woman and being thrown down the cliff . I believe that's how he landed up on the river shore. " Yuma's every word was like an atom bomb going off one after another.
Vikram could barely contain himself. His lips trembled , his voice lost its strength. His mind went blank.
" Yuma this is huge.. We must inform Father about this right now. " Vikram finally got a grip over himself . His said with a sense of urgency in his voice.
" Why do you think Father came up with this plan at all Vikram? " Yuma sneered.
Vikram was thrunderstruck at this piece of news and Yuma could clearly sense it on the other side of the phone.
" Oh!! By the way before I forget you are to reach the airport by twelve thirty in the afternoon. I have informed the airport about you traveling along with Master in his private plane to India . So don't be late. And send someone to get the new project file of Unova Entertainment. Its ready. Good bye "
Vikram was still recovering from the shock but Yuma couldn't care less, he gave his instructions and hung up and left for the kitchen.
" Okay Bye?? "
By the time he spoke Yuma had already hung up.