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Chapter 80: The Hidden Truth & Silent Investigation
Unlike what Nikitha, Sharmi, or Tharun thought… Jay was not silent because he had accepted defeat.
His mind was a storm.
As the flight cruised through the night sky, Jay sat still, eyes half-closed, pretending to rest. But inside, memories from the HR room kept replaying like a broken reel.
Flashback – HR Room, The Previous Day
HR had gone through Nikitha’s file with a deep frown.
“Nothing concrete here. No proper documents. No resume. She was hired through the reference program… and the one who referred her was you, Jay.”
HR leaned forward, eyes sharp.
“What is really happening between Tharun and Nikitha? Tharun claims you complained about them with this letter. But I could not believe its you, for years i know you. If you had indeed done this.. you would not have acted in front of them like you were worried about Nikitha’s honor. Tell me the truth. Why does nothing tally here? I just want the truth. Tell me your version. How did the letter looks like your handwriting? if this is fake we can dig deeper and investigate”
If not for cctv cameras moving to new building, we would have captured the culpirts.
Then
HR placed the letter on the table along with another paper that had Jay’s known handwriting and asked him if this was real.
Jay’s heart sank. He understood instantly — the person who placed the letter hadn’t just wanted to harm Tharun and Nikitha. They had deliberately tried to make him look like the villain.
Who would benefit from this?
HR continued, voice heavy with disappointment.
“Tharun offered to step down and save Nikitha. He said he forced her into the kiss. I don’t buy it. He’s either acting… or covering for her. I’ve known you much longer than Tharun. He may be higher in rank now, but you are someone I trust. What really went wrong? I want three things from you:
He made a split-second decision.
“I did it,” Jay said, voice steady but heavy. “I carelessly let another piece of paper get mixed in. I was the one who wrote the letter.”
HR looked stunned. “Are you telling me this for real?”
Jay nodded. “Yes. I made her join here. But she gets higher pay and a better rank than me. I did it out of rage. I don’t ask for forgiveness. Punish me the way you want. I’ll apologize to them and leave the place. Just… stop calling her husband. Don’t let her family suffer because of my actions. Her husband is my good friend, i dont want him to get ridiculed because of my jelousy.”
He put on an act — a desperate attempt to temporarily stop HR from digging into Nikitha’s background.
HR looked disappointed but eventually accepted the confession for now. The CCTV from that day had already been moved to the new building, making it harder to verify.
But Jay remembered the masked figure he had briefly seen that night.
No one can easily enter this places, with multiple security checks in. and still if Someone had deliberately placed the letter. It was an insider job.
he is determined to find the truth.
The same evening, When Nikitha pack things and left the place, He could not accept it, especially when she left telling she is moving into Tharuns place.
He had followed her that night when she left the house. he wants to stop her and take her back. he raised the accelerator in an attempt to overtake cab and stop it. But When her cab turned left instead of right —opposite to the direction toward Tharun’s apartment — he slowed the car, he knows Nikitha is not going to Tharun place. he had followed at a distance. He saw her enter the Women’s Hostel. He realized Nikitha had been just making him regret for what she believed of him doing.
He didn’t confront her. He knew any explanation from him wouldn’t change her mind right now.
Only truth will.
He also felt, Nikitha staying away in hostel will stop some random guesses from external people, especially if management decides to enquire about them, this could stop them doubting more.
He who works there at company for a long time know how the HR and upper team works. They would dig deeper behind the scene.
Next day, he didn't want to disturb her, as he was filled with thoughts of finding the real culprit and truth, he had spent the entire Saturday at the office, pretending to work while secretly investigating. He went through security logs, spoke with the team, and checked every person who had access to the floor that day. The person who placed the letter knew the blind spots perfectly.
It was an insider.
The only clue he had was a lean figure had been captured with mask, and four entries from arts team getting into top floor post evening. It also include one of the people who had received an award during the launch event. Jay was still trying to connect the dots when Sharmi shook him gently.
“The flight has landed,” she whispered.
Jay blinked, pulling himself back to the present. The seatbelt sign was off. People were standing up.
He looked across the aisle again. Nikitha was already gathering her things, avoiding his eyes.
The journey had only just begun.
Unlike what Nikitha, Sharmi, or Tharun thought… Jay was not silent because he had accepted defeat.
His mind was a storm.
As the flight cruised through the night sky, Jay sat still, eyes half-closed, pretending to rest. But inside, memories from the HR room kept replaying like a broken reel.
Flashback – HR Room, The Previous Day
HR had gone through Nikitha’s file with a deep frown.
“Nothing concrete here. No proper documents. No resume. She was hired through the reference program… and the one who referred her was you, Jay.”
HR leaned forward, eyes sharp.
“What is really happening between Tharun and Nikitha? Tharun claims you complained about them with this letter. But I could not believe its you, for years i know you. If you had indeed done this.. you would not have acted in front of them like you were worried about Nikitha’s honor. Tell me the truth. Why does nothing tally here? I just want the truth. Tell me your version. How did the letter looks like your handwriting? if this is fake we can dig deeper and investigate”
If not for cctv cameras moving to new building, we would have captured the culpirts.
Then
HR placed the letter on the table along with another paper that had Jay’s known handwriting and asked him if this was real.
Jay’s heart sank. He understood instantly — the person who placed the letter hadn’t just wanted to harm Tharun and Nikitha. They had deliberately tried to make him look like the villain.
Who would benefit from this?
HR continued, voice heavy with disappointment.
“Tharun offered to step down and save Nikitha. He said he forced her into the kiss. I don’t buy it. He’s either acting… or covering for her. I’ve known you much longer than Tharun. He may be higher in rank now, but you are someone I trust. What really went wrong? I want three things from you:
- The truth.
- Proper documents of Nikitha.
- Inform Nikitha’s husband about what happened here.”
He made a split-second decision.
“I did it,” Jay said, voice steady but heavy. “I carelessly let another piece of paper get mixed in. I was the one who wrote the letter.”
HR looked stunned. “Are you telling me this for real?”
Jay nodded. “Yes. I made her join here. But she gets higher pay and a better rank than me. I did it out of rage. I don’t ask for forgiveness. Punish me the way you want. I’ll apologize to them and leave the place. Just… stop calling her husband. Don’t let her family suffer because of my actions. Her husband is my good friend, i dont want him to get ridiculed because of my jelousy.”
He put on an act — a desperate attempt to temporarily stop HR from digging into Nikitha’s background.
HR looked disappointed but eventually accepted the confession for now. The CCTV from that day had already been moved to the new building, making it harder to verify.
But Jay remembered the masked figure he had briefly seen that night.
No one can easily enter this places, with multiple security checks in. and still if Someone had deliberately placed the letter. It was an insider job.
he is determined to find the truth.
The same evening, When Nikitha pack things and left the place, He could not accept it, especially when she left telling she is moving into Tharuns place.
He had followed her that night when she left the house. he wants to stop her and take her back. he raised the accelerator in an attempt to overtake cab and stop it. But When her cab turned left instead of right —opposite to the direction toward Tharun’s apartment — he slowed the car, he knows Nikitha is not going to Tharun place. he had followed at a distance. He saw her enter the Women’s Hostel. He realized Nikitha had been just making him regret for what she believed of him doing.
He didn’t confront her. He knew any explanation from him wouldn’t change her mind right now.
Only truth will.
He also felt, Nikitha staying away in hostel will stop some random guesses from external people, especially if management decides to enquire about them, this could stop them doubting more.
He who works there at company for a long time know how the HR and upper team works. They would dig deeper behind the scene.
Next day, he didn't want to disturb her, as he was filled with thoughts of finding the real culprit and truth, he had spent the entire Saturday at the office, pretending to work while secretly investigating. He went through security logs, spoke with the team, and checked every person who had access to the floor that day. The person who placed the letter knew the blind spots perfectly.
It was an insider.
The only clue he had was a lean figure had been captured with mask, and four entries from arts team getting into top floor post evening. It also include one of the people who had received an award during the launch event. Jay was still trying to connect the dots when Sharmi shook him gently.
“The flight has landed,” she whispered.
Jay blinked, pulling himself back to the present. The seatbelt sign was off. People were standing up.
He looked across the aisle again. Nikitha was already gathering her things, avoiding his eyes.
The journey had only just begun.
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