Eagle on the Hunt

Kash removed last of his make up after the play ended.

" The play is working good", said Tripti the female lead.

" Yeah its earning us money now", said Kash. " We have four rins tomorrow", he said.

" All are packed", asked Monty the main antagonist.

" Of course", Kash said cheerfully.

" Another superhit director", Rakesh the main lead patted his back.

" Thank you Mr. Writer", Kash said. " I need a quick bath".

When he came back he dressed in blue jeans and a white t shirt. He put on gel to set his curls, wore sneakers and a light perfume.

" You look good", teased a crew member.

He blew kisses.

Viru was on time. And made quite an impression.

Thankfully none of them heard about what happened in his party.

" Aren't you the heart breaker", said Meeta to Viru.

He winked.

" The dashing Mr. Malhotra", said Rakesh.

" Lottery", Monty winked to Kash.

He blushed.

They were playful and Kash started showing him the set of thecplay.

Viru liked it. It boasted of a modern art.

" Most of the paintings are from colleges and a few from budding artists", explained Tripti.

" It saves costs", shrugged Rakesh.

" The play is a hit", said Viru.

" Yes darling but only coz we were able to cut costs as and when required", said Kash.

" Are you interested in art"?

" Hmmm", he said looking at a few pieces. Something struck him as odd but he couldn't pin point it.

" Maybe I can arrange an exhibition for a few of these", he said pondering if he could find something.

" That would help the artists", said Tripti.

" So what's this play about", he asked.

" About choices right and wrong ones", said Rakesh seriously.

Kash told him Rakesh was the writer. Viru listened the story and was fascinated by it.

" That's moving but bold. Pro choice is still not acceptable in society", he said.

" The lead character's death explains the regressive mindset of society", nodded Rakesh.

" Why is it so tragic", asked Viru.

" Its truth", said Rakesh. " Like if Kash would have taken Mr. Chopra's son as lead not me he would have financed the entire priject".

" Dang", said Viru.

" Babes he doesn't know A of acting. I stand by my choice", said Kash.

" Bold again", said Viru. " And I love ut".

Kash blushed again.

" He did the set too", Monty said about Rakesh. " He has struggled a lot. This would be his first success."

" You exagerrate", said Rakesh. " You all helped."

Viru found all of them were locals. Again he felt something odd .

" Beer", asked Kash.

" Sure", he said.

At drinks too Viru looked pointedly at them. Some choices did not match the profiles he guessed.

Tripti was still in college. She gave name. She was from a middle class family she told. Plays she did for pocket money. She wished to be a director like Kash.

Monty was a part time artist. He knew a lot of artists.

Viru heard them all. He wished to know more on their personalities.

Then he clicked a selfie with Kash on the beautiful set.

"May I have a few paintings to show to my art experts", he asked.

Kash's team was elated. Viru catefully selected a few paintings.

He packed them as he took Kash to abhigh end restaurant. Both of them talked about their lives, parents and future plans.

" Movies", Viru was excited. " Excellent I knew you were talented".

" So Rash told me you just waste your forefather's money", said Kash.

" Why can't that nosy reporter mind her own business", said Viru.

" She thinks its her duty to protect me and Chi Chi", said Kash.

" Oh the beautiful Mrs. Singhania", said Viru. " Zeeshu told me she is a painter too. Maybe she can help me in selecting potraits for exhibition ".

" Chi Chi told me she finds this kind of art disturbing", said Kash.

" Disturbing", Viru raised a brow.

" Seriously I didn't get it too. She likes modern art. She herself drew that Phoenix centerpiece I used for the play", said Kash.

" What's disturbing ", Viru looked confused but now his brain was working overtime.

" I never asked she never told. She has this habit of going mute at times", said Kash.

Viru's face had just one expression confusion but now he was sure his hunch was right.

After dinner Viru took Kash to his apartment and they ended up in his bed.The s*x was great. Viru found Kash cheerful and innovative. He was a bit experimental too. But overall he knew his sh*t. Viru hated amateurs and Kash was not one of them.

Indulging Kash Viru cuddled him.

" I am ready to invest for your next production", he said.

" I am not sleeping with you for your money", Kash said. He looked hurt thought Viru.

" I found you attractive but I guess I am sorry", he started to dress.

" Hey I find you attractive too. I don't just sleep with anyone", said Viru. " And I am an investor".

" Investor", Kash stood open mouthed.

" Please don't tell me you believed the witch believing I don't earn a penny of my own", said Viru in exasperation.

Kash smirked.

" Rash is very convincing ", he said.

Viru sighed raising his hands.

He showed Kash all about his business.

" I have a degree in economics for God's sake", he cried.

" Sorry", said Kash sheepishly.

" I am serious about exhibition", said Viru.

" I'll talk to Rakesh", he said. " Chi Chi too if you want".

" I am a bit scared of SS. He is a formidable businessman. I don't want to anger him", said Viru.

" You won't", said Kash.

" Spend the night", offered Viru.

Kash could not refuse.

Next Morning.

As Eagle entred Guru's pffice he was s man on mission.

One look at him and Guru said,

" You got laid".

" Way more than that", said Viru. " Do you have any finger prints or a dna or blood type of Banerjee. " I am pretty sure I already met him or will in the next few days".

" How"?

Now Guru was super interested.

" Look here", he said as he took out art pieces.

" While searching on Ronjon I visited his college and looked at the painting that won him an award", he said.

" A girl crushing seeds", said Guru. " What does it mean"?

" Pro abortion choice. My body my decision. Kash's play was also on abortion. I confirmed it from some painters. A strong left ideology. This was what Chanchal found disturbing", said Viru.

" Is Kaul involved", asked Guru.

" I hope not", said the hard hearted spy. " But I am not excluding him".

" What do you want", asked Guru.

" Dream girl and Rat", he said.

" Deal", said Guru.

" This time Banerjee is not escaping the law", said Viru.. " I am coming for him."

Eagle was now on the hunt