Vijay's POV

We reach Hyderabad.

"Vijay, maa intiki velli, tharuvatha stationki veldam." Charan says.

"Vijay, we will go to my house, then the station." Charan says.

"Vaddura. Nee familyki srama enduku." I reply.

"No man. Why give your family more work." I reply.

"Rey, nuvvu maa intiki inko koduku. Antha readyga undi. Ninne ammaki cheppanu. Rammanindi. Nuvvu vasthunnavu, antha."

"Hey, you are like another son to my family. Everything is ready. I told mom yesterday itself. She said to come. You are coming, and thats that."

I sigh.

"Sare."

"Fine."

****

When we are almost near his house, Charan calls his mom to inform her of our arrival. When we arrive, Charan's entire family is gathered in front of their house with the Aarthi to welcome us. They circle it around us. The way everyone is smiling, the way everyone is happy reminds me of the day when my mom did the same thing to me and Mithra.

My eyes tear up at the memory of Mithra. I quickly wipe them before anyone realizes. I don't want to ruin the happy moment.

"Ra babu." Charan's mom says, inviting us in.

"Come son." Charan's mom says, inviting us in.

Nivi, Pallavi, Ishika, Charan, and I walk into the house. We sit and talk for some time, and then we have lunch. After lunch, Charan and I decide to go to the station.

"Baby, nenu vasthanu." Nivi pouts as Charan and I get into the car.

"Baby, I want to come." Nivi pouts as Charan and I get into the car.

"Nivi, nenu stationki vellali. Nuvvu intlo athayyaltho, andaritho aaduko. Sarena?" I say.

"Nivi, I need to go to the station. You stay and play with aunts and everyone else. Ok?" I say.

She shakes her head no, still pouting.

"Please baby." I plead with her.

She shakes her head no again.

"Nenu vachetappudu neeku icecream theesukosthanu. Sarena?" I try to convince her again.

"When coming back, I will bring icecream for you. Ok?" I try to convince her again.

She smiles. "Ok!" she says happily, running into the house. I smile, watching her run into the house.

****

Its been four hours since we came here. We have checked all the evidences and the folder three times. Nothing.

"Rey, padara. Late avuthundi." Charan says.

"Hey, lets go man. Its getting late." Charan says.

I nod ok. We get into the car, and decide to stop for tea on our way to the icecream shop. We sit down on the benches, sipping our tea.

My phone pings. I pull it out of my pocket and look at the message. It is a video sent from a new number. I open the video, and look at it.

The glass in my hand falls and shatters...

Hey guys! Hope you liked this chapter. What do you think Vijay saw in the video? Comment and let me know! Also, check out my new book, Osi Rakshasi(Oh Devil). I only released the cast list and prologue so far. I am working on chapter 1, and hope to have it out soon. I am so busy with work, and am still trying to find time to update for you all. Your love and support is making me to happy. Thank you all very much.🙏♥