"Robert one day talked about your court case. He said that your car was stolen by Rakesh to ferry call girls to places in the city. He was not caught because of his father who is highly corrupt and is well connected with powerful people." She replied.
"Is Robert known to the judge who is hearing my case?" He asked again.
"I don't know this. But Robert has great influence in court and in advocate circles. He often throws lavish parties for them in the Modern Club where he is an office bearer. I have also attended these parties as a wife and people pay respect to me. This is one reason I am sticking to this place. I was an orphan and my uncle in fact sold me to Robert after getting money. I have no place to go." She became sad again.
There was the sound of a gate opening and she asked him to leave quickly. It must be Robert according to time.
Raghav walked away fast and escaped to the gallery which led to the neighboring flat and stood as if waiting for the door to open. Robert came and entered the flat and Raghav moved out fast. He decided to talk to Robert after one or two days.
6
Robert entered his house and saw a man lying on the floor. He was not known to him and got disturbed. He asked Sally.
"He came to see you and found me alone and wanted to sleep with me. I was not willing and offered him tea mixing powder which made him senseless." Sally said.
"I think you did the right thing. He is a murderer and the police are searching for him." He replied.
Robert informed the Inspector who arrested the man. Inspector asked, "How is Professor? He has stopped coming to court for hearing."
"I have not seen him for many days. His wife is seriously sick and he is attending to her in hospital. She is suffering from food poisoning and will take a long time to recover." He replied.
"She was your victim also." Inspector said.
"No, I have no hand in that. She rarely comes to my place. She is arrogant and tough and also administers husband." Robert replied.
"It's like our boss's situation. Madam is very strict and the boss gets scared easily. That's the reason his son has turned into a rogue. He is involved in smuggling of arms and supplies to activists in different places. He also is a drug trafficker and spoiled many young boys and girls. He stole the car for this only. We had to recover the car when its driver met with an accident while he was enjoying it with one college girl. He ran away and the driver was caught. He was also released on bail and is now absconding. Boss said not to file a charge sheet in court so that the case will die a natural death. Professor will get tired and leave chasing. His wife's sickness is a good diversion for him. Boss will be happy to know." Inspector gave details.
Robert got worried and he dispatched Inspector fast, not bothering to offer him even tea. Sally was surprised but kept a steely silence.
"Who else came to the house in between?" He questioned Sally." I find these days you have become an attraction for many which may cause problems to me. You must go away to another place." He added.
"Which place do you suggest going? I have no relation and may decide on some of your friends or relatives." Sally suggested.
"You go to Mumbai which is a big city and you will be lost in the crowd. I will buy a rail ticket and in one night journey you will reach. My man will receive you at the station and take you home." Robert looked at her face which lost color. She looked scared and understood that her life was going to end.
Sally decided to see Sunita in the hospital and hoped to see Raghav also. She found Rakesh roaming in the corridor the next day. She immediately hid in one corner suspecting foul play if she tried to enter the room of Sunita. She came out and took an auto to return back and went to the flat of Raghav. Maid informed that Raghav went to court to attend the date. She wanted to wait and was allowed.