Raghav got shocked and started imagining how his wife was dragged to silence him. He cursed wife silently and also blamed himself for increased lust for wealth and high society to show off. Now it was too late and he planned to get away and also seek justice. But firstly he was to save wife from getting more involved and remain safe. He now doubted Sally and Robert who promoted the freedom movement for women in all walks of life. Also they indulged in pushing women to flesh trade inviting unknown moneyed persons after drugging them. He once again doubted the indulgence of wife but couldn't expose her to tests for verification. There was no other go but to wait for the opportunity.
5
Sunita came to complete senses after sleeping for more than four days continuously and got free from the influence of drugs and drink. She was feeling fresh after taking a bath and a good breakfast. Raghav sat down to talk to her.
"Can you recall what went wrong on that night when I went and shot you and a man who was on top?" He questioned.
"In fact our party was going well. Suddenly Sally brought a drink to drink with others. My senses started getting blurred and all others were making fun of me. I couldn't resist any more."
"You think it was some sort of plan of Sally to embarrass you in front of others." Raghav asked again.
"I am not sure as we had such parties earlier also. Then we started to eat food which I couldn't eat much. A young boy in twenties rushed into the room. Robert or Sally didn't object. He asked something and Sally pointed a finger at me. He came and dragged me to the sofa and started molesting. All others ran out of room. He was trying to force himself and I resisted with all might. Once I kicked him in the face and he got furious and tried to open my pajamas." She described it clearly.
"What happened thereafter?"
"It was then only when you came with a gun. All dispersed with fear and you saw me under that man. You shot: one at me and second at that man. He jumped and ran out and you ran after him. Both Sally and Robert came inside and started consoling me. After this incident I lost my senses and they brought and put me in this bed. After you only know what happened?" Sunita said. She was having no sense of guilt and Raghav thanked the star for protecting her from the rapist.
"My hunch says that Robert and Sally are part of the plot. Somehow they are connected and want us to get a bad name. Can you recall any such talk during the party or any act which could give lead?" He asked.
"A phone call came to Sally and while talking she was repeatedly looking towards me as if she was referring to my presence. There were more than a dozen ladies. Perhaps she was jealous of me as I always dictated terms to them in all parties." She said.
"Many times I told you to keep check on talking habits. You fought with someone in a mall one day and slapped one man. He must be looking for revenge."
"Don't try to preach to me always. You may be a lecturer in the classroom, not to your wife. We are the same age and maybe I will be older by a year or two. You yourself accepted while sleeping with me in bed when I directed your actions." Sunita was annoyed.
Raghav stopped talking as she would be getting nastier in talks despite mistakes and finally blamed him for all that happened. He was happy that she was not injured in the shootout. Only Robert could tell about man who came obviously to rape his wife. He decided to talk to Robert who was an advocate having miserable practice and earned through malpractices in court and obtaining favorable orders for clients and also worked as a middleman for judges and other staff in courts.
Next day itself he went to the flat of Robert at a time when Sally was also present. He sat down and while waiting for Robert talked to her.
"Sally, can you tell what happened that night when my wife fell sick. I came and found someone lying over her and trying to molest."
"You are mistaken. He was the son of a senior police officer who came to see Robert. Sunita fell on the ground and he lifted her to put on the sofa." She replied.
"You all stayed in the room only when this happened." He asked.
"After she fell down all the ladies ran away from the room. They got scared that she was likely to die under the influence of drugs and drink. They all started talking in the next room after gathering. You came with a gun in hand and all were deadly scared. Then we heard the sound of two shots." She said further.
"Was he injured?" He asked.
"Yes, he was hit on arms and was bleeding. Robert came and tied a scarf on his arm and took him to the doctor."
"When did Robert come back? Was the man with him?" He inquired.
"He came after two hours and carried your wife to the flat in his car. I didn't go and comforted other ladies who gradually moved out." Sally said.
"You were not afraid of this rogue. What was his name?" Raghav asked again.
"He is Rakesh and often comes to our place. He came that day fully drunk. Let me confess, I have been raped by him often in the absence of my husband. I have not told this to Robert with a fear he may get trapped in some case by his father." Sally started sobbing.
"Why do you tolerate this? You could resist the very first time and send him back." He asked.
"Every time he brought a bundle of notes, I couldn't resist. Robert doesn't give money to me and is very miser. Often I had to suppress my desire to buy good dresses and ornaments." She replied.
"Your morality has no meaning for you." He asked.
"What morality are you talking about? My husband asked me several times to sleep with guests who came from other places. Some of them were important and brought clients from other places." She opened out further.
"That means Robert is doing all illegal work and uses his profession for making wealth. He is definitely a criminal." He talked tough.
"Are you thinking of getting him arrested and punished?" She was scared.
"Yes, but you will have to cooperate with me and become a witness. I would like to book everything on the net." Raghav told her.
"Let me think for sometime before I reply to your question." She was now visibly shaken.