#Rajpurepisode5
By: Rhituparna Chakraborty
Tags: Series, Thriller, Fiction, Horror

#Rajpurepisode5

#rajpurepisode5

#rajpur

#Rajpur

Link of previous episode: #Rajpurepisode1, rajpurepisode1, #Rajpurepisode2, #rajpurepisode2, #Rajpurepisode3, #rajpurepisode3, #Rajpurepisode4, #rajpurepisode4

#Author: #RhituparnaChakraborty

#Disclaimer: This is an original work of fiction with no relation to any person/organism living or dead. Every episode, every character is a work of imagination. Any resemblance to any person, organism, place or character is purely coincidental. There is no intention to hurt or rebuke anyone through this work. This story/episode cannot be copied, published or reproduced without the permission of the author RhituparnaChakraborty.

All of a sudden, everything went quiet and Saanchi fainted. The smell of rotten meat faded and the breeze stopped. Shivering, Sarita told Mushtaque, ‘The….the…. spirit is gone. You can go near your wife now.’ Mushtaque replied, ‘Are you serious? You really believe in spirits and all?’ Sarita said, ‘Yes, I do and I know spirits exist.’ Mushtaque went near Saanchi. She was unconscious. Sarita came with some water and sprinkled on Saanchi’s face. Saanchi mumbled, ‘Let’s go from here…..’ Mushtaque rubbed Saanchi’s forehead gently and told himself, ‘I don’t want to believe Sarita. But, then, Saanchi has never behaved this way. I have to call my boss. Something is not right.’

Mushtaque went outside and called up his boss, who is also Saanchi’s mom, Parvati. Parvati received the call.

Parvati: All Good?

Mushtaque(brushing his hair with his fingers and rubbing his forehead): No

Parvati: What is it?

Mushtaque told Parvati all that was happening.

Parvati(as cool and composed as ever): First things first. We don’t know what’s happening. Nonetheless, till we know whether it is Saanchi’s medical condition or if there is something weird really happening, we cannot fiddle with Saanchi’s mental and physical health.

Mushtaque : She is my responsibility. She will be safe.

Parvati: I am sending Sofia and Abhay. They will be there tomorrow. Also, find out all about this service apartment and the owner. Find every thing. Rest, you don’t need my permission to carry out any mission. Go ahead and do whatever you think is right. I trust you. Keep me posted though.

Mushtaque: I will.

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Nihaar took out his phone. He had clicked pictures of Saanchi without Saanchi’s cognizance. He looked at her smile. That smile can brighten the darkest days. He looked at her eyes. Those eyes can bring sunshine in lives. He recalled her voice, her demeanor…. she was so kind, polite and what not. He told himself, ‘Mushtaque is a lucky man.’

Naresh Sharma knocked at the door of Nihaar’s room. Nihaar quickly put his phone aside and said, ‘Please come in.’ Naresh Sharma looked worried. He pulled a chair and sat beside Nihaar’s bed and asked, ‘So, the guests left?’ Nihaar replied, ‘No.’ Naresh Sharma looked at Nihaar bewildered and said, ‘They did not leave?’ . Nihaar shook his head gently and said, ‘No. There were some strange things happening in the house. I, Nirali, Sarita, Suresh, we were all stunned. Could not understand what was going on. Then, the lady, our guest, fractured her leg. She needed rest and hence they had to stay back.’ Naresh Sharma started sweating profusely. He took out his handkerchief from his pocket and wiped away the droplets of sweat from his forehead. Nihaar looked at Naresh Sharma concerned, and said, ‘Are you okay? Shall I switch on the air conditioner?’ Naresh Sharma stammered, ‘N..no. I am fine.’ Saying that Naresh Sharma walked out of the room. Shubhangi was waiting right outside the door. She was petrified. Naresh Sharma came and sat on a chair right beside the dining table. Shubhangi rushed to the kitchen to get water. Helping him drink water, Shubhangi said trembling, ‘We thought it was over….’. Naresh rubbed his face with the palms of his hand and sighed, ‘No, it is not.’ Shubhangi said, ‘Now?’ Naresh said, ‘Can’t do anything. Because if we try and do something, truth will be out.’ Shubhangi did not say anything. She knew Naresh was right.

Mushtaque told Sarita, ‘Stay with Saanchi. Don’t budge from here, till I come.’ Sarita was scared to the spine. She said with fear and apprehension, ‘I….I will wait outside. I….I….don’t want to sit near her.’ Mushtaque understood her plight. He felt fear in Sarita’s eyes. He said, ‘That’s fine. You can wait outside. But, be there if she needs anything.’ Sarita then said, ‘Sir….I don’t know if you believe in ghosts. But, I think we should call a paranormal expert.’ Mushtaque did not know what to say here. He had never come across such cryptic circumstances. He told Sarita, ‘Give me some time. I will solve this riddle.’

Mushtaque stepped out of the house. Clad in a plain black collared T-Shirt, a pair of faded denim trousers, aviator glasses, sturdy shoes on his feet, not to forget the gun tucked in the holster underneath his shirt, Mushtaque stepped out and drove to the police headquarters. The officer in charge there greeted Mushtaque warmly. Mushtaque took of his glares, shook hands with the officer and said, ‘I need some information.’ The officer said, ‘Sure. Please come in and let me know all the details. Will pull out all the information and let you know as soon as possible.’

Sarita waited outside Saanchi’s room. Saanchi opened her eyes. She looked around. Mushtaque was not there. Saanchi called out Mushtaque weakly, ‘Mushtaque.’ Sarita heard that. Still frightened, she told Saanchi, ‘Sir, has stepped out. Do you need something?’ Saanchi said weakly, ‘Water….’ Sarita was scared. She did not want to go near Saanchi. She called Suresh. Suresh was not around. She was too scared to go near. Just then the door bell rang. Sarita went to answer the door. It was Nihaar with Nirali and Naina. Nihaar asked, ‘How is Saanchi?’ Sarita replied, ‘ She just woke up and is asking for water.’ Nirali said, ‘So, did you give her water?’ Sarita replied hesitatingly, ‘I….I…’. Nihaar interrupted, ‘So you did not give her water.’ Nirali said, ‘This is unacceptable. She is our guest.’ Nihaar rushed inside. Saanchi was lying on the bed. She looked weak. Nirali and Naina followed Nihaar. Nihaar took the water bottle, poured some water in the glass, while Nirali helped Saanchi sit. Nihaar helped Saanchi sip some water from the glass. While she drank, Nihaar kept on looking at her. Saanchi looked down at the water glass, drank all the water in a gulp. She then slowly looked at Nihaar. Suddenly, the iris and pupil of both her eyes turned white, while the sclera turned blood red. She cackled with blood dripping from her teeth. The room smelled of rotten meat again. Saanchi extended her hand and squeezed Nihaar’s neck and said in a hoarse voice, ‘You clicked pictures, didn’t you?’. Nirali, Naina and Sarita froze there……………………

Mushtaque got the details. There were some people staying in that house and one fine day, they disappeared. What had happened to them, no one knew. Abhay and Sofia will be reaching Rajpur shortly. Once they are here, it will be easy to solve this mystery. Who were those people? The Sharma family knows. There are some hidden dark secrets…… very dark………………..