"It must have been manipulated as your father had links with top officers in the department. Many politicians were involved who must have ensured nothing should be out." Mother said and shed some tears after a long time.
"How do you know all the details? He asked.
"Your dad always came drunk. His practice failed and he adopted all wrong practices. He manipulated judgments and bribed judges for getting favorable verdicts for clients. He made many of them very corrupt, particularly greedy ones. He boasted about all this and forced me to listen. If I refused he physically tortured me. My body bears many marks which I can't show you." Mother started crying.
"Then it is good that such a cruel man is no more with us. I am going to face trials shortly for all wrong deeds committed under his direction. We better gather all worthy things, mainly cash and jewelry and go away." Rakesh proposed.
He looked very nervous as if any moment police may come to search the house and arrest both. He wanted to take mother to some safe house where she wouldn't be harassed. He recalled his school friend who was a successful business man and moderately rich and law abiding. His wife Shabanu was well behaved and protected him many times. She married his friend Rohit after being in a relationship for many years. Rohit was not permitted to marry her and they did so after Rohit changed his religion at the insistence of the family of Shabanu. They felt safe in that society and got full support.
Rohit had two daughters who were very brilliant and read in medical college. They were likely to become fully fledged doctors in a year. There was not much time and the duo travelled for two hours to reach the residence of Rohit. Rakesh left mother and came back to organize his group to avenge the death of his father. He believed that poisoning was done by Sally but all doctors and departmental people connived to get a clean report. His adversaries were strong people with money and manpower. He was doubtful about total support from his friends whose loyalty could easily be bought with money. Still he wanted to taste his strength in this struggle. He first went to Sally.
"Why are you here in my house? You are a culprit and must face legal action. You worked under the guidance of a father who is no more." She said on face.
"Why did you kill your father? He always paid you money whatever you demanded." Rakesh asked.
"He in fact was getting me choked under Robert who is a highly immoral person. He was planning to get rid of your father through me. Your father realized and wanted to kill me in the kitchen. I cut his throat with a poisoned knife which I carried all the time under my dress." Sally clarified without hesitation.
"Do you want to be friendly with me? Now only you can protect me as you have great influences in the power lobby. Your husband is still alive who can take care of you." Rakesh told.