Feb 7, 2044

Hope got back to her original timeline and got startled to see Professor Sharma and her family standing there right in front of her.

I'm sorry, I was expecting the room to be empty, that's why "the reaction".*Hope said being embarrassed*

Where is Colleen? *Hope asked*

Right behind you Hope *Urvashi told Hope*

Hope looked back and said

We did it, we did it, everyone, I met...  I met dad *Hope told Everyone ecstatically as everyone got  cheerful and surprised at the same time*

Finally. *Professor Sharma sighed*

Professor, I didn't do it successfully the very first time, I accidentally jumped back to the year 2014 and the suit started heating up,  my hand got..., my hand? My hands are fine now? *Hope said and looked at her hands which looked perfectly fine now*

You just met your dad and didn't ask this question to the man who made it? *Professor Sharma said and smiled*

Professor I... *Hope said as Professor Sharma intervened and said*

I understand how you must've felt Hope,  you met him for the first time,  I didn't expect you to ask questions to him I just wanted you to meet him and tell him about Sam. 

Your hands started burning because you didn't belong there, see, the paradox Chip is still working but partially,  you were not even born in 2014, so not to create any paradox, you were about to get disappeared before you could interact with any being there.*Professor Sharma explained*

Thank God you came back here,  the suit heals you as well by regenerating the tissues. That's why your hands are fine.
*Mrs Sharma informed her*

And Mrs Presley... *Hope said and looked around*

What about aunty Presley? *Urvashi said*

She helped me... *She paused*
That's what I thought...  I mean I can't remember properly *Hope said in confusion*

It's okay Hope,  you jumped to the wrong timeline you must be hallucinating because of the sudden time jumps to two different timelines back to back *Colleen said*

Hope what did he tell you,  is he gonna stop Sam now?  Did he recognise you? You hugged him right?*Urvashi asked her impatiently*

I'll tell you all everything, first of all, tell me how you guys are here. The last time when I saw you,  you guys were at the gunpoint.  *Hope asked them*

All they wanted was you Hope *Urvashi let out in anger*

They barged in here and of course, they didn't see you and they called Sam and he said

"I'll deal with her tomorrow,  just bring the final algorithm book they used today"
*Urvashi told her and imitated Sam annoyingly*

Hope he knew that we were on our final run test and he... *Colleen paused*

They took our algorithm book too*Colleen told her being devastated*

It Doesn't matter,  I have a plan. *Hope assured everyone*

No more tricks, no more deception. Tomorrow's gonna be Sam's final day. *She announced* 

Just listen to me carefully.*Hope said*

They went back to the house as Hope told them everything she has discussed with Aakrit and how he had no idea of his disappearance and why she believes that it could be associated with what Sam is planning or perhaps already planned to do tomorrow. She also informed them that the entire machine they saw was fake, all he wants is to use Elsa's fingerprints to finally get access to the original documents and some of the initially created backup Tele boards and Chips and ultimately make the machine with the help of the algorithm book he took forcefully and become the only rightful owner of the whole industry that Aakrit, Elsa and their whole team has established together.

She told them that the plan she has is to install the cameras and the system inside the building to record Sam confessing his crimes and after the camera sends the data to Urvashi who'd be operating it from here, Colleen will exit from the building through a wrong door so the whole building gets locked up, and right after her exit, Carina will change all the codes and the default language used by the systems to aurian so neither Sam could understand the language and perform any last-minute plans nor he'd be able to unlock the gates using that language. And finally, demolish the whole building once and for all so no one could ever misuse the algorithm or the devices.

She told them everything honestly except the fact that Aakrit informed her about the basement, being a safe place she could eventually reach there before blowing up the whole building once everyone is far away from it. 

However, the truth was that Aakrit never said anything like that to her.
It is she who believes that the basement of that building could be a safe place 

Starting tonight till tomorrow morning Mr Sharma will make sure that none of Sam's security even approaches that area whilst Hope, Urvashi and Colleen work on the plan. And Mrs Sharma will make sure that Elsa doesn't go anywhere from the house and wouldn't by any chance get any idea about what's going on.

So what are we waiting for?  Let's begin the work tonight and finish it before Sam arrives tomorrow. *Hope said confidently*

Feb 8, 2019
(2 Am)

It was meant to be like that *Aakrit sighed as he was looking at his reflection in the mirror*

He washed his face, took a few deep breaths and went downstairs after double-checking everything present in his lab.

Don't worry Hope,  Elsa must've thought that I don't care for my family but the truth is, it has always been about my family.*Aakrit muttered*

He went towards his car as the silence and darkness had enclosed everything inside it after a heavy downpour.

Half-past two already, I have to reach there fast, I have to do it before the dawn.
*He said and started driving*

I hope it works, it has to, Hope showed me the photos.*He said as his phone started ringing*

He pulled over as he saw Elsa was calling and after having a conversation with her for while he felt even more disappointed and doubted if what he did in the first place was even right or not.

After a while, he reached there and went outside his car. He was looking around to check if anyone was nearby that place or not, as he didn't want anyone to notice him.

After making sure that no one was around that secret place, he went inside the house and locked the door.

He rushed inside his room and took the album out from his jacket and started writing.

It's 3 Am already *He muttered and started flipping through the pages whilst trying to think as hard as possible*

The images Hope showed me had everything about all the Chips and Tele-Boards but what about the Paradox Chip?  I can't wait to check it tomorrow and then do it,  no,  I have to finalize it with whatever I've in my memories.  She can and she will figure out the rest for herself.  She came here today,  which implies that she will do it.

He wrote everything on paper and put it under hydraulic pressure to fold it enough to put it inside the cover of the wedding album. He got up and put the letter that tells Elsa to gift it as a present to Hope when she grows up and indicated the clues on the photo frames he had all over the place.

Hope has a great memory power and he got it from someone who was none other than her dad, Aakrit.  Just by looking once at the photos that Hope showed him, he got a complete idea of what was written on them. He knew that he has to do it before he takes any further steps. 

On the other hand

Aakrit should at least inform me about his location. This man never listens *Sam muttered as Aakrit didn't answer his calls since evening*

He just texted me not to come to the office tonight. What's that supposed to mean?
*He said nervously*

I should try again*Sam said and called Aakrit*

This son of a... Anyway,  if I won't pick up the call he might get a clue about it. *Aakrit said*

Yeah! *Aakrit said the moment he picked up the call*

Hey, it's Sam, don't hang up *He said*

I know, Sam, I told you not to say your name whenever you call me on my number. Elsa answers the calls sometimes on this number.
You're Samuel to her not Sam remember? *He said angrily and tried his best to avoid him as much as possible before hanging up*

Aakrit has already put the album back in its place and now he was busy placing all the photo frames in their exact positions.

God! I'm late *He said and as it was 4:30 in the morning*

He took his car and drove back to his house. He went inside using the key and silently walked towards the bedroom just to see Elsa sleeping peacefully.

He looked at her and smiled. He sat beside her and gently rubbed his hand on her stomach.
She grabbed his hand and said
"Honey! you should get some sleep too" *in her sleepy voice with eyes still closed*

Aakrit gently cuddled her and closed his eyes as his heart was beating fast.

Elsa turned towards him with eyes still closed and with a smile on her face to put her hand on his chest to hug him.

Don't be so hard on yourself *She said in a sleepy voice*

Aakrit looked at her and put his hand on hers.

And here I am wishing to hold her hands a little longer, to tell her how much I love her one more time *Aakrit's own voice was running inside his head*

He held her hand and whispered

"I love you so much, I love you both a lot"

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