In my Devil's Arms

After that day Raj's team got busy.

" You will take a permanent position in Bhishma now", said Randheer to Raj.

To make it hollow from within I need it grandpa thought Raj.

" Okay grandpa as you say", he said to the old king..

" Understand and learn everything. You need to be the CEO", said the old man.

" Start finding weaknesses", he said to the other men. " I intend to destroy everything. "

But now Ro was not sure.

" What about Kenny? How will she react when she finds out? Your brother holds a soft corner in her heart", he said.

" Then I will start with that. Destroy that love in her heart for him", he sneered.

" He was as worried as you", said Ro." About her".

" Like f*ck I care", he scoffed.

" Then start caring", hissed Ro. " Last time you did act in selfish way she nearly lost her life. The darker you grow she will turn to the brightest light even immolating herself to remove the darkness within you. So I say this pal. Make right choices"

And Ro left.

LEAVING RAJ WITH A VISION....

An ascetic with a couple. On the banks of a river.

" Make right choices", he said.

Raj's breath turned heavy.

Meanwhile

" Uncle I want the details of...ohhh".

Kiara halted.

From childhood she had a habit of entering Gaurav's room without knocking. Malti would giggle as she would interrupt a private moment. Gaurav also never minded her.

But Payal Mehra was different. She was holding Gaurav's hand smiling at him. With Kiara's entry she froze.

KIARA GLARED AT HER.

" I will come back later", she said as she scurried away.

" What was she doing here", Kiara said tapping a foot.

" Who", asked Gaurav.

" That girl", she said.

" Ohh Payal", smiled Gaurav.

" You are smiling", Kiara's voice was raised.

" I am not", he said. " She is my assistant. We were working".

" What kind of work requires holding hands", Kiara fumed.

" She was just upset. I was encouraging her", said Gaurav.

MEN ARE SUCH FOOLS THOUGHT KIARA.

" I don't like her. She seems.. I don't know..so placid, docile. Something is off about her", said Kiara.

" You overthink", said Gaurav.

" Uncle she is not right. We need to make right choices", said Kiara.

" Okay I will be professional with her", promised Gaurav. " Is Maddy your boyfriend", he changed the topic.

" Dating yes. Boyfriend kind of. Not serious", she said. " What you don't like him", she chuckled.

" Compared to Rajeev he is a saint", said Gaurav.

Kiara turned serious.

" I share your views on satan", she said

" But Kenny", she sighed. " We both can't hurt her feelings".

" Whatever happens we will be there for her. Okay", said Gaurav.

Kiara nodded and hugged him.

Parry was looking at overheads cost as he visited Bhishma. And that is when he stumbled upon the art department.

" This department is..", he started.

" I own it and I pay the cost from my pocket. Bhishma has nothing to do with it. I even pay the rent", said Rahul.

Parry stared at him. The art was fantastic. Some of them were masterpieces. He was a connoisseur. He loved it.

" This level of art needs exposure Rahul. We may be on opposite sides but as an art lover I cannot see this go waste or destroy it. What stopped you from bringing this to world"?

Parry was genuinely confused.

" SOMETIMES LOVE COMES WITH ITS COST", replied Rahul as he stared at the floor.

Kenny walked in at that time.

" Rahul", she said. " Hmmm impressive", she said looking at his art department. " Myra is thinking of a fashion show in various cities to promote Bhishma textiles. She liked the art here. Can I borrow some of this pieces ? The artist will be paid well", she said.

" And we can have a new talent exhibition too", said Parry. " I have an acquaintance in Mumbai", he said.

" Why are you helping us? What do you want in return", asked Rahul.

" Helps Bhishma. Plus I like art", said Parry.

" I am just making a right choice".

" Then I will show you the entire department", said Rahul.

" Ms. Kapoor got a good eye", Parry whispered to Kenny.

" Yeah she does", said Kenny.

" And a perfect figure", he smirked.

" She will gobble you up like luoness. Keep distance", warned Kenny.

He shrugged.

He then began talking art with Rahul. Parry and Rahul discussed light, shadow work, paints, sketches, modern art, classic, fusion. Kenny was happy. At least Rahul gets to keep his art room. She walked away.

Caleb and Fazal took their leave.

" Solly you fool. Get her back. Talk. Beg even. She is a gem", said Caleb. " Next time you scr*w up I will marry her. So make right choice".

They hugged .

" I am staying in Mumbai with a friend for few days", said Fazal. " Keep in touch".

Then they hugged Shai and Salman too.

" He is mad about you. All the best", Caleb whispered to her.

" I hope he begs", smirked Shai.

" We both told him to do so", he shook his head.

Then they left.

Raj met Kenny for lunch. She ran to his arms.

" I love you", she said kissing him softly on lips.

" Missed you", he gave her a rare heart melting smile..

She covered his lips with hers again.

" Did you eat properly today", he asked.

" Yes sir. But I am hungry now", she said.

" Lunch is ready. At your service madam", he said playfully.

She giggled.

As they ate she asked," Did you confiscate Kamini's expensive antiques?"

" I am not apologising or reverting my decision ", said Raj. " Shai found she scraped funds from Bhishma.

" You did good. She deserves it", she said munching a cucumber. " Her personal interests decreae the profits of Bhishma a lot. I always said this to Rahul but.."

" He didn't have the guts", smirked Raj.

" He just loves his mother like you love yours. She is evil but still his mother", said Kenny calmly.

" You are so righteous", he said. " Rahul, umm what place he holds in your heart? He loves you too."

" Jealous", she teased.

" I am like a destructive storm Kenny. I never in my life...after my mom died..for my father..I did not exist. I craved for a GOOD, Raj are you alright or even just a touch. I won't let anyone take you away from me. I am a bad bad man.

Raj held Kenny's hand tightly.

Kenny's heart broke💔

For a five year old child whose mother was dead and his father blamed him for it. Tears flew from her eyes and she wished to stand in front of king Ranbir defending the innocence of that child.

" I love you Raj. I have given my heart to you. A woman chooses husband just once. And I have chosen you.", said Kenny.

" Have you made a right choice in me Kenny"?

Raj's pain which he always carried in his heart poured out.

" THE BEST CHOICE OF MY LIFE", she said hugging him.

Lunch was a light affair after that.

To her dismay he massaged her hurt shoulder and applied cream on her feet too.

" You are a good man. Always remember that", she said as she left.

It was late evening when Solly got the call.

" Are you sure", he said.

" A hundred percent", said the other person on the line.

" And its him. The cobra dude", he said.

" Yes", said the other person. " Remember our deal Solly. I have a stake on his life too."

" You will get that", he said. " Pack your bags and get your ass here".

" My bags are packed", said the other person.

" Don't get your father involved", said Solly.

" I know our deal. See you tomorrow".

The call was cut.

Midnight

Solly's room

" We got him", said Solly. " He is linked to Kamini. A call she put to him was traced. He still is hiding outside India but operates from Indian west coast".

" I AM GOING TO BEAT HIM TO DEATH", hissed Parry. " I don't want any answers from him. Just a gruesome death. "

" Parry calm down", said Raj." So dear mother is involved", his eyes froze as he smiled creepily.

" Duleep arrives tomorrow", said Solly.

Raj took a deep breath.

" He needs to disguise himself. Someone can recognise him. Convey that to him."

" Will do", said Solly.

" WHERE IS THE B*ST*D", Parry asked.

" He keeps changing locations", answered Solly..

" Is Duleep sure", asked Raj.

" He is but we need to cross check. He is driven by vengeance too", said Solly looking at Parry.

" IF ITS VINOD JOSHI I WILL GIVE YOU AND DULEEP RIGHT TO KILL HIM PARRY", Raj said holding his friend's face.

" But you will not be rash. Look here. I will strategise on this. Its time for him to pay his dues. The only way to grab him is think like him. A CRIMINAL. "

Raj looked at Ro and said,

" Making Right choices".

His lieutenants agreed.