Hope and Colleen began meeting very often to stay one step ahead of Sam. Doesn't matter how hard she tried to remember but she couldn't recall when and where she might've met Colleen before. Nonetheless, Hope now had not only one but two people who she could trust who for some apparent reason work with Sam.

Urvashi always suspected Colleen because she works with Sam but as time passed by, she began to show some faith towards Colleen as she knew one thing certainly that Colleen saved Hope and was with Her and not against her and that was the uttermost reason Urvashi never became a barrier between Hope and Colleen.

As Professor Sharma, Hope and the entire team was toiling on the machine every day, they were however unable to know the entire working of those Tele boards. Days has been passing by and Hope was yet to figure out how to operate the Tele-Boards properly.

Don't worry Hope we're barely one step behind. *Urvashi told Hope while sitting on the nearby swing as they all were in a public park*

It's ONE STEP Urvashi but we're yet BEHIND. *Hope asserted and stood next to Urvashi's swing while constantly sauntering hither and thither as she was unable to curb her nerves*

Professor Sharma is trying his best, we're one moment away from Sam heading back to his secret building and finding out that we took these Tele-boards. *Hope said anxiously*

Another year has arrived but nothing has improved. Sam's sham personality is thriving day by day and we're falling behind. You know what I saw in the forest and we couldn't even find any proof of that building. *Hope said*

If we go to the police then we'll forfeit our only chance to do anything against Sam.  Do you realise how crucial and subtle this matter has become now? We don't have time anymore *Hope told Urvashi as Urvashi got up from the swing as well*

Perhaps you're trying but in an erroneous way. *Colleen said as she arrived there as well *

Hope and Urvashi veered back and looked at her.

Perhaps you're just looking at things and not comprehending them, maybe you need to look more precisely and understand more deeply. *Colleen told Hope*

I don't understand Colleen. I've tried everything. I've read dad's documents,  not once, not twice but uncountable times. I've even asked mom for the letters and You know how she already believes that I will do some kinda experiment like dad without letting her know about it. *Hope told Colleen*

But you're doing an experiment like your dad without letting her know about it. *Urvashi mentioned*

Okay, you don't have to pick that up *Hope said annoyingly*

My bad. *Urvashi said*

You were saying? *She asked Hope*

I've to do it, Colleen, we have to complete the trials and put together an adequate working machine before Sam executes any malicious strategies. *Hope told Colleen*

The documents,  Hope, do you think you've looked thoroughly into everything about your dad?  *Colleen asked Hope*

Yeah... The documents,  the letters,  the photos...  THE PHOTOS? I saw the wedding album mom gave me,  she told me that my dad wanted her to present me that album as my graduation gift. *Hope stated in awe*

As you said, I just saw it, I haven't looked into it deeply, why would he want me to have that album? Colleen, Urvashi I've to go back and inspect the album again. *Hope said and went back to the Lab at Mr Sharma's house.

We'll come with you. *They both went back to the lab with Hope*

As they all entered the lab they saw Mr Sharma staring at the Tele-Boards with teary eyes as he got emotional looking that those things which he chose to protect but couldn't.

Feb 7 2019
(8 AM)

Thanks for coming here an hour early *Aakrit said to Professor Sharma*

No problem Professor Andrews, tell me what it is? You sounded a little worried on the phone. *Professor Sharma asked Aakrit*

Professor, you're one of those people who I could trust blindly and that's why I wanted to hand over some of these to you. I know I can bank on you with these. *Aakrit told professor Sharma politely*

Take these, these are the Tele-Boards (7A)s, it'll keep the portal stable and also help to stabilize the energy consumption.
*Aakrit told Mr Sharma and handed over some of the Tele-Boards to him*

And here is Tele-Board 7P2, it'll make sure not to create any paradox while going back in time, it has to be fixed inside the suit. It won't allow two same energies to ever cross each other. Also, prevent one unique combination of a being to go back before it was created, that's how one won't be able to travel back before the day of their existence. You'll figure out how to execute them when it'll be the right time. *Aakrit mentioned to Professor Sharma*

I'm still toiling on the execution of these Tele-Boards. After numerous erred attempts we're gonna do the decisive trial combining all the Tele-Boards according to the final combination that's left. If it'll execute without errors then you'll know how to execute them automatically. If it won't then... *Aakrit sighed*

Perhaps, we'll try one more time but I have to hand over these prototypes to someone because if the test run went awry tomorrow then these are going to be the only ones left. And I know I can trust you with this. I know these are safe with you.*Aakrit explained to him*

Aakrit, don't you think you should keep this type of information with just you?*Professor Sharma advised Aakrit with concern*

I know professor but apart from me and Sam, someone else has to keep this information with them. I don't have anyone else in my mind except you. *Aakrit stood up and put his hand on Professor Sharma's shoulders*

Sam too? *Prof Sharma asked with concern*

We had this conversation Professor, I don't have a lot of trustworthy people around me. I know we haven't talked much but I trust you with this and I do trust Sam too, we're scientists Professor, we have to show some trust to save our legacy. We've put our blood and sweat into this project. Come on. Forgive what happened and let's all work as a team. *Aakrit requested Professor Sharma *

Professor Sharma held Aakrit's hand said

You're a gift to humanity Professor Andrews and I assure you, I'll protect your creation. These are going to be my priority, even if I've to jeopardize my life, I'll choose these before me. *Prof Sharma said*

June 3 2032

So you're willing to risk your life? Your daughter? Huh *Sam threatened professor Sharma*

Please, Sam, you can't do this to us. *Professor Sharma requested*

You want your daughter to come back home safe from school right? Be a good father and give those Tele-Boards to me and do as I told you. *Sam threatened Professor Sharma as his guards were pointing guns towards him and his wife*

She's an unfortunate child Professor, first, she lost her father and now her Idol, her favourite Professor's gonna kill her and that's going to be you Professor Sharma or should I say, Professor Williams? *Sam laughed*

You gotta protect your family Professor. *Sam explained and left after gesturing his security guards to get the Tele-Boards*

Grab those Tele whatever and give them to us, we've our eyes on you. Keep that in mind. *Sam's security told Professor Sharma and took the Tele boards with them*

No...No... this can't happen, I...I can't do this, I promised Aakrit that his work will always be safe with me. *Professor Sharma mumbled and cried his heart out*

Can we go to the police? We can't... right? *Mrs Sharma asked in a trembling voice*

No Aaradhya, we can't, we could never. He's getting more dominant day by day. I don't know what to do. How can I kill....?*Professor Sharma told her while sobbing*

There must be some way. *Mrs Sharma said*

Mom, Dad... *Urvashi entered the house rousingly as she came back from school*

They instantly wiped their tears and looked at her.

There were two uncles in weird clothes outside they gave me chocolates as a return gift, they said you gave him a present? Who were they, dad? *Urvashi asked him innocently*

I didn't eat any chocolates though. Mom told me not to take anything from strangers but they were right outside our house so I couldn't say no. *Urvashi said *

It's okay Urvashi, come here *Professor Sharma said and hugged Urvashi whilst trying to hold back their fear and anxiety*

What you're gonna do now? Will you go there with a fake identity?*Mrs Sharma asked him in a low voice*

I have to protect my family first. *Professor Sharma said and hugged Urvashi tightly*

Thank you so much for reading #SpreadLove
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#NeverGiveUp <3 :). Love you all