06-02-2026, 08:49 PM
Chapter 55 – Bharath gets crucial details on Mirna
The morning light was soft and golden when the phone rang.
Vikram was already awake, standing on the balcony with a cup of black coffee, watching the city wake up below. He picked up on the second ring.
“Buddy,” Krish’s voice came through, low and urgent. “Sekaran anna is starting his empire in 5 days. Hope you come to the same spot early morning.”
Vikram took a slow sip. “Sure.”
There was a pause. “I heard Bharath visited your home.”
Vikram’s grip on the cup tightened. “Yes. We thanked him for saving Mirnaa from an incident.”
Krish exhaled. “Aadharsh is mindlessly scheming against Sekaran anna. We need to reach ahead of him. If anyway Bharath can listen to your words, try to get him on our side.”
Vikram stared at the horizon. “I’ll try.”
The beach house balcony gave him so many thoughts — the waves below, the salt in the air, the weight of Sekaran’s words still echoing: Allow it for a while. They should seek your validation. He lost in thought not realizing krish is still on call
He turned back toward the house.
That’s when he saw the Thar jeep arriving.
It rolled up slowly, engine low and predatory, parking just outside the gate. Bharath stepped out — tall, broad, sunglasses on. Vikram stayed hidden behind the balcony railing. Bharath couldn’t see him, but he could see Bharath.
Within minutes, Mirnaa and Shiney appeared at the door. Mirnaa helped Shiney load her luggage into the jeep’s back. Shiney was laughing about something, suitcase wheels rattling. Bharath came behind them.
Vikram’s breath caught.
Bharath was scanning Mirnaa’s body — slow, deliberate, when she bent to lift a bag and didn’t see him. His gaze lingered on her hips, her waist, the way her saree clung. Vikram’s knuckles whitened on the railing.
He’s eying for an opportunity.
But why was he unsocial last night? Why the cold distance? Vikram’s mind raced.
He saw the Thar jeep pull away with Shiney in the passenger seat. Mirnaa waved goodbye, turned back inside.
Just then Vikram realised he hadn’t cut the call.
Krish’s voice crackled through the speaker: “Hello? Vikram? You there?”
Vikram blinked, brought the phone back to his ear. “Sorry… something came up.”
Krish’s tone softened. “please try to speak with Bharath.”
“Don’t do it for me,” Krish said. “Do it for Sekaran anna. I realised he sees you like a son… more than his own son.”
Vikram went emotional. His throat closed. He ended the call without another word.
After breakfast, he picked Mirnaa up and drove her to the hospital — ever since the big-shot’s threat, he never left her alone to travel.
Meanwhile… one hour before Bharath took Shiney with him.
On the road, he began conversation.
“The big-shot is very dangerous,” he said. “They could do anything to Vikram and Mirnaa. I just don’t want to panic. I asked my constables to watch them closely.”
Shiney thanked him. “You and Vikram thick friends?”
Bharath said: “No… but we know each other. And Mirnaa is working alone while Vikram is busy. Also I caused the trouble intervening, so out of guilt I’m trying to protect them.”
Shiney shared: “When she was 16 or something, a henchman almost threatened her to molest. A cop uncle saved her in time. From then she had trauma but recovered.” She laughed. “They joke her with future cop wife words.”
She also shared what all happened before Vikram and Mirnaa’s marriage — her test, how she believed all lies, basically innocent and naive. “Just try it. Go to her and say something emotionally. If she felt you are been hurt she will side you. I always feared anyone can easily manipulate her.. I would even say now her grace on Vikram what turned into love. I panicked then but glad Vikram is smart and she is leading a good life.”
Bharath and Shiney reached the airport.
Bharath got all the info he needed.
Poor Shiney blabbered everything.
Bharath smirked. All I need to wait for the right time.
He now has everything. Proof against Vikram. Weak point of Mirnaa.
But he decided to play differently, he has not intention of blackmailing or forcing.. he wanted a relationship an affair.
But he feared Vikram might also won’t give up easily.
The one week went like easy. No burden for Vikram or Mirnaa or Bharath. All went smooth.
The day arrived.
Vikram got up early. He decided to pick Sekaran from secret place, transport to his place, and be back before Mirnaa starts to hospital at 9.
As usual he left a note in kitchen, kissed her forehead, and went in car.
He was not sure who is there at the place. Just Sekaran or Krish or enemies? All he need to transport him safely and come to his house.
He accelerated the car through 2nd street.
500 yards away, the Thar engine started.
The morning light was soft and golden when the phone rang.
Vikram was already awake, standing on the balcony with a cup of black coffee, watching the city wake up below. He picked up on the second ring.
“Buddy,” Krish’s voice came through, low and urgent. “Sekaran anna is starting his empire in 5 days. Hope you come to the same spot early morning.”
Vikram took a slow sip. “Sure.”
There was a pause. “I heard Bharath visited your home.”
Vikram’s grip on the cup tightened. “Yes. We thanked him for saving Mirnaa from an incident.”
Krish exhaled. “Aadharsh is mindlessly scheming against Sekaran anna. We need to reach ahead of him. If anyway Bharath can listen to your words, try to get him on our side.”
Vikram stared at the horizon. “I’ll try.”
The beach house balcony gave him so many thoughts — the waves below, the salt in the air, the weight of Sekaran’s words still echoing: Allow it for a while. They should seek your validation. He lost in thought not realizing krish is still on call
He turned back toward the house.
That’s when he saw the Thar jeep arriving.
It rolled up slowly, engine low and predatory, parking just outside the gate. Bharath stepped out — tall, broad, sunglasses on. Vikram stayed hidden behind the balcony railing. Bharath couldn’t see him, but he could see Bharath.
Within minutes, Mirnaa and Shiney appeared at the door. Mirnaa helped Shiney load her luggage into the jeep’s back. Shiney was laughing about something, suitcase wheels rattling. Bharath came behind them.
Vikram’s breath caught.
Bharath was scanning Mirnaa’s body — slow, deliberate, when she bent to lift a bag and didn’t see him. His gaze lingered on her hips, her waist, the way her saree clung. Vikram’s knuckles whitened on the railing.
He’s eying for an opportunity.
But why was he unsocial last night? Why the cold distance? Vikram’s mind raced.
He saw the Thar jeep pull away with Shiney in the passenger seat. Mirnaa waved goodbye, turned back inside.
Just then Vikram realised he hadn’t cut the call.
Krish’s voice crackled through the speaker: “Hello? Vikram? You there?”
Vikram blinked, brought the phone back to his ear. “Sorry… something came up.”
Krish’s tone softened. “please try to speak with Bharath.”
“Don’t do it for me,” Krish said. “Do it for Sekaran anna. I realised he sees you like a son… more than his own son.”
Vikram went emotional. His throat closed. He ended the call without another word.
After breakfast, he picked Mirnaa up and drove her to the hospital — ever since the big-shot’s threat, he never left her alone to travel.
Meanwhile… one hour before Bharath took Shiney with him.
On the road, he began conversation.
“The big-shot is very dangerous,” he said. “They could do anything to Vikram and Mirnaa. I just don’t want to panic. I asked my constables to watch them closely.”
Shiney thanked him. “You and Vikram thick friends?”
Bharath said: “No… but we know each other. And Mirnaa is working alone while Vikram is busy. Also I caused the trouble intervening, so out of guilt I’m trying to protect them.”
Shiney shared: “When she was 16 or something, a henchman almost threatened her to molest. A cop uncle saved her in time. From then she had trauma but recovered.” She laughed. “They joke her with future cop wife words.”
She also shared what all happened before Vikram and Mirnaa’s marriage — her test, how she believed all lies, basically innocent and naive. “Just try it. Go to her and say something emotionally. If she felt you are been hurt she will side you. I always feared anyone can easily manipulate her.. I would even say now her grace on Vikram what turned into love. I panicked then but glad Vikram is smart and she is leading a good life.”
Bharath and Shiney reached the airport.
Bharath got all the info he needed.
Poor Shiney blabbered everything.
Bharath smirked. All I need to wait for the right time.
He now has everything. Proof against Vikram. Weak point of Mirnaa.
But he decided to play differently, he has not intention of blackmailing or forcing.. he wanted a relationship an affair.
But he feared Vikram might also won’t give up easily.
The one week went like easy. No burden for Vikram or Mirnaa or Bharath. All went smooth.
The day arrived.
Vikram got up early. He decided to pick Sekaran from secret place, transport to his place, and be back before Mirnaa starts to hospital at 9.
As usual he left a note in kitchen, kissed her forehead, and went in car.
He was not sure who is there at the place. Just Sekaran or Krish or enemies? All he need to transport him safely and come to his house.
He accelerated the car through 2nd street.
500 yards away, the Thar engine started.
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