Story - Silent Admirer - Episode 5

It was late that evening, she went to her garden. She was admiring those beautiful roses. A flash of that memory appeared to Pooja.

Pooja was lying on her mom's lap and her mom was talking to her. "Pooja, you know whenever I see those red roses I remember your childhood. We bought this rose plant when you were two years old. You were so adamant to buy it when the florist came home to sell some plants. Your dad is treasuring it till now.”

"Mom, so this rose dad gives me daily before I start to school is it? And after I went to college he saves them to gift me a bouquet during weekends. I never knew until now. He gets me everything I wish for. You both are the best parents and I wish in my next birth too you were my parents Mom".

Those memories make her miss them a lot. They loved her a lot. They brought her up well in character and behavior. She was totally lost in the memories.

She was roaming around the garden and she went to Rani Ammal’s hut.

"Rani, can I come in?" Pooja asked Rani.

She went inside Rani gave her a cup of tea. Pooja explained to Rani about that letter and she told her to have an eye on Sharath and Aunty Rekha. But to her surprise Rani came up with a new story.

"There was a man who visited your parents often. He talks to your dad privately. He came here last Monday before we left for that function."

Pooja heart was beating so fast. Something was telling her that her dad had a secret enemy. If she finds that missing letter everything will be alright.

Raniammal was continuing "Your dad and that man were in a big argument. I don’t really know what exactly the conversation was all about. But he was so furious with your dad and I heard what he told finally. He said, 'I will kill anyone who is standing in between my need' ".

"He should have been the one who killed my dad Rani. Why you did not tell this to the police?” Pooja asked immediately.

"Pooja ma I was instructed not to tell anyone especially you." Rani said and Pooja was not leaving her until she gets a proper answer.

"Rani, please don’t hide anything from me. I need to know who instructed you all this. I have the rights to know about my parents' death and the people involved in it."

"Pooja ma I don't know anything about that man really. But Sharath Sir told me not to tell this to anyone including you. And you please don't ask anything to him. He will get angry with me.", Rani said to Pooja.

"This is serious Rani Amma. We need to keep a watch on Uncle Sharath. May be he tried to use that man to kill dad so he does not get caught. Until we get a proper witness and evidences we cannot open this to police too and we need to trace him somehow. Rani Amma I will be going to college by next week and you watch his movements during the week. Make sure you are not caught. And if you see that man visiting Sharath, give me a call immediately and when I come during weekend you update me what happened that week. Meanwhile if you get any call from the police manage it well."

Pooja explained clearly to Rani and when Rani got worried about Pooja, she assured her that she will be safe and with her parents grace she will definitely be alright.

"Thanks Rani Ammal. I will be talking to Sharath and leaving from here soon. You need to do the task well and please make sure you are not caught." Saying Pooja went inside the house.

Sharath had returned and to her surprise he was holding a red rose bouquet for her, "Pooja, come here. This is for you. I know you miss your parents a lot and I can never replace them, but I somehow want to bring glory in your life. I think you continue your education. But, we will get you married once you finish your studies."

Pooja wondered, "Two surprises at one time! Are you trying to fool me too.” she replied "Thanks Sharath Uncle, Thanks a lot."

Pooja decided to stay in the hostel itself since that will be easier for her to talk to Rani or visit her house during weekends. Pooja packed her things and was set back to go to college.

Aunty Rekha and Uncle came to the railway station and her Aunt said, "Pooja, don't worry if you need anything call us, we are here for you." Pooja smiled and waved Bye.

Rekha was unaware of what is Sharath doing. She was very nice with Pooja. Pooja too felt the same. The train started. She waved at them and inside this was running in her mind, "I will soon find out what you are up to Sharath."