The Doll That Talks
The Doll That Talks
#Episode 12
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Saanchi sat beside Mehek massaging Mehek’s head. Mehek said, ‘Mommy, you know, I missed you so much when I was at that creepy place.’ Saanchi’s eyes welled up. She said, ‘Sweetheart, mommy missed you too.’ Saying that Saanchi hugged Mehek and said, ‘And mommy is sorry, very sorry for all that you had to go through.’ Mehek wiped Saanchi’s tears with her tiny hands and said, ‘It’s okay mommy. I am strong.’ Saanchi patted Mehek’s cheeks and said, ‘And smart too.’
Just then the door bell rang. Mehek screamed with joy, ‘Must be daddy….’ Saying that Mehek ran to open the door. Saanchi said, ‘Do not forget to check through the peep hole first.’ Mehek said, ‘I know mommy. Safety first.’ Saying that, Mehek first pulled a chair to the door, looked through the peephole and said, ‘It is my daddy.’ Saying that Mehek got off the chair and opened the door and screamed with glee, ‘Daddy!’ and ran towards him. Mushtaque carried her in his arms and said, ‘And how is my little girl doing?’ Mehek replied, ‘I am fine daddy. How was your day?’ Mushtaque replied, ‘Very well. But daddy needs a strong coffee now.’ Saanchi smiled and said, ‘Strong coffee on its way. Mehek, you go and finish your homework, while daddy freshens up.’ Mehek went to her room while Saanchi went to the kitchen. Mushtaque followed Saanchi to the kitchen, leaned on one of the kitchen walls while Saanchi made coffee. Mushtaque rubbed his forehead. Seeing that Saanchi asked, ‘Headache?’ Mushtaque nodded. Saanchi said, ‘Have your coffee, while I go and get the pain balm.’ Saying that Saanchi quickly made a nice, hot, soothing cup of coffee and gave it to Mushtaque. Mushtaque took the cup and sat on the arm chair in the living room. Saanchi got the pain balm. As Mushtaque sipped coffee, Saanchi massaged Mushtaque’s forehead. Mushtaque closed his eyes and said, ‘I never thought that someday I will be in a situation where I will be worried about putting the criminals behind bars because there are two young lives at stake. Damn!’ Saanchi listened. She knew this was not the right time to ask questions. Mushtaque continued, ‘How am I supposed to solve this issue now? Paranormal psychology, paranormal science, I have no clue how to figure out stuff here. Ishaani is at risk. They say if they try to save Ishaani, Ruhi will be at risk. The Trivedis are certainly going to pay for this but how are we going to save these innocent kids?’ Saanchi was shocked for a moment when she heard ‘Trivedis’. She said stunned, ‘Trivedis?Damn!!!! Saanchi then continued, ‘Mushtaque, if you can share, can you tell me all about the case? Of course only if, if you can’. Mushtaque said, ‘Well, you have the right to know. After all, our daughter suffered amidst all these.’ Saying that Mushtaque narrated the entire set of events to Saanchi. Saanchi listened to everything that Mushtaque said and added, ‘Mushtaque, the Trivedis put our daughter’s life at risk, they put Ishaani’s life at risk, and they did that to save their daughter Ruhi. Do you think any parent would take any risk when it comes to kids? I mean, think about it. You rescued Mehek and I am sure you will rescue Ishaani as well. And the Trivedis also know that it is possible that the girls they targeted can be saved, which means their daughter could be at risk any moment. ’ Mushtaque thought for a while and said, ‘You mean to say….’ Saanchi replied, ‘Yes….the Trivedis have a solution but they are not willing to share it. The reason can be anything. That, you have to find out.’ Mushtaque got up from his arm chair, hugged Saanchi and said, ‘Leave your college job and join me.’ Saanchi smiled and said, ‘No, I won’t join you because I love being your boss all the time. I can’t be that if I join you.’ Mushtaque stroked Saanchi’s cheeks playfully and said, ‘First join me and then you will see….’ Saanchi pushed Mushtaque gently and said, ‘Now now, I need to go help Mehek with her school work….’
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Sarla sat on her desk flipping through all the books she could think of. She had to appease the possessed doll. Despite strict instructions, Ananya and Amit Trivedi messed with the doll. All the books said one pivotal thing. Once the doll had been fiddled with, the only thing that could appease it, was a soul. The doll will now either take Ishaani’s soul or Ruhi’s. Sarla stood up from her desk, paced around, drank water and wondered what to do.
At the police station, The Trivedis were quiet. Abhay and Sofia did not ask them any questions. They had instructions from Mushtaque to let the Trivedis be. The idea was to give these guys some time to see if they can find a solution to appease the doll. Ruhi was at home. Mushtaque had sent two of his trusted female officers to be with Ruhi. Ruhi’s grandparents were informed. They would be arriving tomorrow.
Dr. Sen kept a close eye on the doll. The cctv cameras helped whenever Dr. Sen had to step out of the room. Dr. Sen called Mushtaque.
Mushtaque: Yes Dr. Sen.
Dr. Sen: Were you able to figure out stuff?
Mushtaque: Yes Dr. Sen. We did find out a lot of things. Apparently, the doll had a paranormal connection.
Mushtaque then told Dr. Sen all about the case.
Dr. Sen replied, ‘This is indeed a thrilling case. I would like to meet the Trivedis and Ms. Sarla, if, of course, protocol permits.
Mushtaque: Let me check that and get back to you.
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Mushtaque went to the police station. He found Ms. Sarla waiting for him. Sarla greeted Mushtaque and said, ‘I need to meet the Trivedis. It’s urgent.’ Mushtaque nodded and said, ‘You can meet them, but one of my officers will be with you.’ Ms. Sarla said, ‘No, please. This is something which I will have to figure out. Please let me meet them alone. I assure you there will not be any breach of legal stuff here. All I need is some information.’ Mushtaque knew this case was complex and hence he will have to keenly observe and find out a feasible solution.
Mushtaque had kept the Trivedis in one room. They were not put in a lock up as such. The reason, he wanted them to work and find out a solution out of this mess. The moment they saw Sarla, Ananya and Amit were elated. Ananya ran to hug Sarla. Sobbing, Ananya said, ‘Thank you so much for coming here Ma’am. Please save our Ruhi.’ Sarla replied, ‘You guys should not have done this. You know the doll would need a soul. How are we ever going to fix this?’ Amit said with folded hands, ‘Please help us. Guide us.’ Sarla said, ‘At this point, I have just one solution……’
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Dr. Sen never believed in paranormal science. However, the circumstances were such that he had to believe and now he too was keen on finding a solution. The Doll had to be gratified. But, how?
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After listening to the solution offered by Sarla, Amit and Ananya froze. Ananya said, ‘No! This can’t be the solution.’ Sarla said, ‘This is the only solution. You are in trouble because of the doll. I should have ensured everyone’s safety in this institution. However, no one should know about it. I would need the doll now. For that, I need your help. You will have to convince Mushtaque to give me that doll.’
Amit and Ananya did not know what to say. Sarla said, ‘Do you hear me? You must agree to what I said.’ Amit replied hesitantly, ‘Yes Ma’am. We will talk to Mushtaque Khan.’
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After meeting Ananya and Amit, Sarla went to Mushtaque and said, ‘Well, I would need to see the doll.’ Mushtaque replied, ‘Yes, I can help you with that.’ Sarla then said, ‘Can you give me the permission to take the doll with me?’ Mushtaque replied, ‘I am sorry Ma’am. That I can’t allow.’ Sarla knew Mushtaque would never agree. Hence she told Ananya and Amit to speak with Mushtaque. Well Sarla would need the doll because that’s how she could offer her own soul to the doll which would save the little girls Ishaani and Ruhi…..’
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Meanwhile, Amit looked at Ananya. Ananya said with tears in her eyes, ‘Well….this is bad…………but………this is what we wanted.’ Saying that Ananya smiled and winked at Amit.
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To be continued…………
