Preparations

Maddy and Kiara stood in the secret basement where a sword was impaled in a figure.

" Looks like those ancient mythical tales where lost prince of kingdom will pull the sword out", said Maddy examining it.

" Except our prince is not lost", quipped Kiara.

" So you put it here", said Maddy.

"Not me Aditi", she said.

" You think yourself a bit different from her", asked Maddy. " Don't you"?

Kiara wished to give a sarcastic reply but Maddy looked pretty serious. As if he was trying to interpret something. She generally never bothered with thinking deeply or philosophically but this was not a normal situation. She did remember how that sword was there but then that was not all....

She thought for some time then replied,

" A part of her yes but not her if that makes any kind of sense", she said.

" It perfectly does to me", he said.

" That is because as opposed to me you are a thinker and have imagination", she said.

" Could be but that does not diminish the fact that it was you who got us here", he said.

" I could have been possessed ", she said .

" What else you saw", he queried as he quietly examined the wall.

" Aditya and his teacher practicing warfare", she said.

" Gautam knew his weapons", said Maddy.

" The thing that worries me is what drove a rational person like him to murder."

" Probably the death of his wife", she said.

" And what prevents Aditi to see her own future. And what caused Aditya to be separated from Dhara for centuries", he said.

" The murder of Dhara", she speculated.

" Could be", shruggged Maddy still looking like he was not sold. He kept looking for clues.

Suddenly he saw a carving on wall.

" Kiara come here and take these photographs ", he said.

She did. Maddy did too..He knew he landed a clue..But what was it?

Meanwhile

" I am sorry Ro", said Grace softly. " For all the mess I created.

" No issues sweetheart. Now I know how rotten he is. Next time I am going to beat the sh*t out of him . And nothing is your fault. Actually I am proud of you", said Ro.

" Proud of me", she was confused.

" For taking a bold decision to leave an abusive family. It takes guts", he said.

" Some people can't even understand in their whole life that a person in toxic for them", he said.

" Are you talking about Lisa", she asked.

He nodded. " And maa too", he said. " Umm Grace I am a bit confused. You know maa well right", he asked." Do you think she wish to see a change in the hospital?"

" Yeah", she said. " She birthed me. My mother was her case. She died when I was young. Dr. Gayatri took good care of me".

She wiped her tears. " Like my mother even I was caught by that life".

" Please don't cry", Ro hugged her.

HE THOUGHT HE HAD SEEN HER IN A SIMILAR SITUATION IN SOME OTHER LIFE BOTH OF THEM TOO SCARED TO PROCLAIM THEIR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER.

" I love you", he said.

" Ro", she sobbed.

" I love you. I love you. I love ypu", he kept on repeating.

" I love you", she said shyly. " What were you saying about changes?

" Maa said, She wishes to change a lot in Khurana hospitals. She tried hard for some changes but she wishes to see more", said Ro.

" She wants your uncle out that is for sure", said Grace.

" Old man wants that too", said Ro smirking.

" No surprises there. He is a scrupulous man even if he is a snob", said Grace. " Plus most of us want him out".

" Ahh employee grievances", smirked Ro again.

" Please tell me you are planning to throw him out. I will do a happy dance", she said.

She twirled. Ro laughed at her antics.

" On a serious note I think she wants to cater more to public than rich people. I mean people who really need cure. And research too. Trying new cures. Untraditional. Ayurveda probably", she said. " I have seen her suggest a lot of home remedies".

" We can also have a mini fitness center", mused Ro.

" Yoga", she exclaimed. " Not bad".

" Bingo", he said. "Let me suggest this for her. Come after breakfast lets sit on few changes plan. Then I will discuss it with maa".

" Hmm okay", she started eating sandwiches he made. " Tasty Dr. Khurana", she praised.

He gave her a shy smile. She smiled too.

Meanwhile

Parry was discussing a painting with Rahul.

" Ohh I saw this palace painting in Myra's home too", he said.

" Can you believe that criminal Vishnu painted them.. For Riya. He was obssessed with her", said Rahul.

" Who told you", asked Parry.

" Maddy's mom", he replied. " I went to get these", he said. " The series is called Lock and Key".

AND PARRY WAS NOW INTERESTED.

" Wow interesting name", he said without trying to raise suspicion. " How many did he make"?

" No idea. Even aunty doesn't know but Manav uncle said he saw one in Australian home of hers".

Parry was bubbling with excitement now. But he contained himself.

" Why lock and key", he asked.

" Its a bit historical ", said Rahul. " Vishnu was inspired by that memoir. In it it is mentioned that a key opens me but I it is not here. Search for it for I hold treaures:.

So he painted it", said Rahul.

" So is there a treasure", he asked.

" Doubtful " , said Rahul. " Sushant was a lowly farmer and priest but maybe some kind of big knowledge was there".

" Are you interested in history", asked Parry.

Rahul was suddenly sad.

Sometimes even I don't remember what my interests are anymore he thought.

" I don't have much time", he said out loud.

" Painting is the only hobby to which I can lend my hand to".

Parry sensed a disappointment in him but wisely kept his mouth shut.

Meanwhile

" Raj look here", said Shai.

" Wassup", he said.

" Look at the charity", she smirked.

" Diwan charity for poor", he mused.

" Yes managed by Kamini Diwan and Bhanu Diwan", said Sjai.

" Ohh", he said.

" None of us were born then so Kenny's management of finances was absent. Maybe we can get nothing but Finalytics was not wrong when they said increased charity".

" And maybe Riya was compassionate but not a fool", said Raj. " This was an embezzelment in the name of charity. Hmm wait".

He dialled a number.

" Yes Rajeev", ansaered Veer.

" Hey Veer did you know there was a money embezzlement in Oberois before Vikram died"?

" Yes where are you going with this", asked Veer.

" Look man now you will be future CEO. I suggest a thourough checkup. Joshi was a mafia. Footprints take time to disappear", said Raj.

" You think company could still be rigged by mafia", he said.

" You know better", said Raj.

" Hmmm how about an audit", said Veer.

" Not a bad idea", said Raj.

" I am thinking of Aditya financial research. US based company but top in business", he said.

Raj smirked. YEAH THAT WOULD BE PERFECT.

" They do have an excellent reputation but involve Finalytics too. They are New Delhi based and I think have done previous audits", said Raj.

" On that", said Veer. " Thanks man".

" Anytime", said Raj.

" Hey why don't you and Kenny visit my place", he suggested.

" Sure", said Raj.

And he cut the call.

Preparations were on . Before he launch a move he would have all the aces with him thought Raj. Eagle would guide him.