Only internal council voting was left now between Raj and his throne. With Kamini dead and his brothers on his side this does not seem impossible now. Most of the ministers swayed to his side.
" The black sheep has won", said one of them.
But was it true?
Where was Cobra?
These questions worried Raj.
" Bhanu we need to talk to him. Kamini knew Cobra. She said they were nothing before meeting him. So They.. It means Bhanu has an idea", said Raj.
But the man denied.
" I was not involved ", he said like a scared cat.
" I wish I had a gun", scoffed Kiara.
" Relax fighter he is not lying", said Maddy.
" Bhanu you", said Raj.
" Raj", said Maddy. " It would do us all good if Rahul and me talk to him".
Raj reluctantly agreed.
" Uncle lets sit down and talk", said Rahul.
" That b*stard got seeds of desire in her heart. We need to eliminate him".
With Maddy noting down points Bhanu started reminiscing his and Kamini's story.
Meanwhile
" The package has her modelling photographs, that of some upscale party. Ohh wait look here is Vicky with her", said Payal.
" Yeah this looks like a party ", said Myra.
" What else do we have"?
" Vinita's birth certificate. Father unknown ", sighed Payal.
" More", said Myra. " We are missing something ".
" An address I guess this is", said Payal next. " In Mumbai".
" Lucky bar", said Myra. " Look up on internet".
It was a strip club.
" Can we go there", asked Myra.
" Ask the queen ", she said.
There was also a few still paintings inside.
It was signed Riya.
" This could be important considering the paintings she used to hide the weapons", said Myra.
It was a beautiful painting of mountains and a that of a cozy home.
" It definitely has a meaning", said Payal.
" We need to talk to Kenny", said Myra.
Kiara and Maddy trained the birds more. The birds still ignored or gave attitude to others but Dovey developed a habit of sitting on her shoulders or feeding from her hand.
" She only loves you", sulked Shai one day. " I talk so sweetly and she ignores me. If you scold she is sad".
" She is mine", said Kiara proudly.
He and Maddy talked to Ramcharan.
" Punditji was sure evil lurked around Vicky", he informed them. " So he asked me to sprinkle holy water around the mandap( altar).".
" What was the purpose of it", asked Kiara.
" He said Devil won't cross it", said Ram.
Maddy was in deep thought for some time.
"And who didn't come", he ask.
" I don't remember much", he said. " It was my son's wedding. I was busy. Yeah King Randheer definitely never went there".
"Grandpa", said Kiara.
" Yes", he said.
" Damn", said Maddy.
King Randheer was also looking for clues along with Diana Cooper.
" If at all I get a picture of Vibha's, lovers ", he said.
" She never did any art", said Diana. " Her father was very strict. I don't know how she came in contact with that biker. In family photographs too she is mostly in respectable situations".
They keep on searching until...
" What's this", said the old king.
" Another family function", said Diana. " Yes I remember now. I also attended this function with Jenifer. She then left for her studies. But why is this photograph important? Vibha is not in this. "
" That is Shamsher my brother ", said the old king. " This is how she met Sourish".
" Inform Raj", said Diana.
But it was Maddy and Kiara who reached Raj first.
" Grandpa", said Raj. " He can't be".
" I am with you on this", said Kiara.
" I am not saying he is the culprit", said Maddy. " We can just ask him casually".
" No yar", said Raj. " Not grandpa. He always saved my life. He was always with me. Growing up I only had two blood relations him and Grandma Cooper. It's not him".
He looked agitated.
Raj what's wrong his wife's voice spoke in his mind.
Beautiful please come to me.
Kenny was talking to Myra at that time.
" The strip club no. We need men for that", she said. " I need you girls safe. Show me the paintings".
She saw the mountains first.
" Looks like where I first met Raj", she mused. A slow smile came on her face. At that moment she felt his distress.
Raj...
Kenny was now looking for her husband.
Solly was busy getting clues from abroad and studying them. He hacked Mehtas's account but Shai got nothing.
" It's Oberoi's. He worked there. Shai it's there we will get him", he said.
" How", she asked. " Can you hack their account "?
" With your father building those firewalla. Not a chance ", he replied.
" Maybe he wants you to break them and left loopholes", she said.
" What are you saying", said Solly. " Why would he do that"?
" Vikram Oberoi was a vey cunning man", said Shai. " He asked Numaan to train apprentice for a reason. Dad chose you. He had me Zaid and the twins too. Why you? "
" I don't know", he replied.
" You were with Raj and had a knack for finding things", said Shai. " Mom told me Raj reminded dad of Vikram. He missed him too much".
" So he wants me to find", said Solly.
" Yes if it's Oberoi's dad will help us. Vicky died because of Cobra. And Solly only hacking will get the clue. You won't get it legally", said Shai.
" Why"?
" Because you are famous for breaking rules", she winked.
" I can't wait for you to be my wife", he said. " I still don't know what you saw in me"?
Shai felt so much love for this lost boy then. He was so lovable but never thought so. She hugged him hard.
" Because I love you Solly", she said.
They hugged.
Meanwhile
" It's not grandpa", said Kenny clarifying to Maddy.
" You sure", he asked.
" He once refused to accompany me to a marriage too. He eloped with his wife. They did a register marriage. Being from different religion never allowed a religious marriage for them. Both sides refused which made grandma sad. He hates that since,."
" Ohh", said Maddy.
" Dr. Sumeet I can't see him", said Kenny.
I need to tell you something she spoke in his mind.
" We will talk later. I am tired", said Raj.
" Did you take your vitamins on time", asked Kenny.
" He missed two doses", said Ro entering with a bowl of protein salad ,"As well as his lunch I am informed ", he said indignantly.
" There was a cabinet meeting ", he said. " Followed by one at Bhishma. Then I went with Rahul for the art design".
STOP NOW an angry female voice spoke in his mind.
" Sorry beautiful ", he pleaded. " Thanks", he took the bowl from Ro angrily.
" I think we should leave", said Maddy wisely.
They did.
She fed him and he ate like an obedient child.
" Raj you lead us. You must take care of your health ", she said.
" I am really really sorry ", he said. " What was it you want to talk to me".
She told him Mrs. Mehta's story and the paintings of Riya.
And his first thought was the same as hers..
" These remind me of the mountains where we met".
" That's exactly what I thought ", she said.
And Deja Vu...
It's because she is pointing us there. Lonavala beautiful", said Raj.
" Lonavala".
"This house; he pointed to a house in painting is the key".
" It looks like.. ", she halted.. " It's Malti's house".
" What", said Raj. " I guess she found a clue on Cobra. If that guy was close to Vicky, Gaurav knew him. Malti found out. Hence she was murdered ", said Raj.
" You sure", asked Kenny.
Raj told him about Sharman and his wife.
" We need to be hunting our clues here", said Kenny.
" We shall go on pretext of timeout just the two of us. Let's see what we can find", said Raj.
" I will avenge my mother. It's a promise ", said Kenny.