"How can these people stoop so low? Joining hands with enemy country and separatist groups!" Sai couldn't stop herself from asking. 

"I am not surprised. They were already low lives." Virat replied rolling his eyes. 

"Excuse me, how are you guys any different from them?" Sai asked angrily but then bit her tongue as she reminded herself that now she is pretending to be close to Virat.

"I know you wont believe even if we say that whatever or however we are but we know where to set limits. Hum kitne bhi bure sahi par kam se kam Anna aur Ismail ki tarah usi thali mein chhed nahi kar rahe jisme khate hain. I know we all are criminals but I have my own set of rules and principles and whatever doesn't fit in it, is wrong for me. When all those mafias used to work for me in my cartel my interference, my principles were one of the most important reasons they turned against me." Virat gave his clarification. But Sai shook her head disapprovingly and continued cutting apples.

"There is one more news and probably the most important news for us." Jagtap said further.

"Whats that?" Virat asked and Sai also listened to it attentively.

"Their so called high profile deal is going to take place in one of Lala's pub." Jagtap informed. 

"Wow! Looks like they offered Lala some money to make him join their side but they didn't know Lala has already made a deal with us. He wants them all dead. Chalo hamara kaam aasan hua." Virat laughed. 

"So Lala ke kaunse pub mein ye deal hogi aur kab hogi?" Virat asked. 

"The same pub where we went few days ago, gate of hell. It will be done after 10 days on Ganesh visarjan as on that day police will be busy handling crowd and even if something goes wrong they can easily escape." Jagtap completed.

"Hmm, taiyyari kar lo. Is ganesh visarjan par victory dance to apna hi hoga." Virat said with finality and hi fived with Jagtap. 

Sai handed Virat his cup of tea. He took a sip and closed his eyes in content. The tea was made exactly according to his taste. 

"You still remember everything about my likes and dislikes?" Virat asked as he looked at Sai lovingly. 

Sai nodded her head in yes. "How could I have forgotten? There was a time when all I wanted to do is to please you in every way possible." Sai replied. 

She had said it with honesty. There was not any pretense in her words. She chided herself when she realized this. This is what she was fearing the most, that she will start falling for him again in the process of coming close to him and remembering their old times together.

"Jagtap, make preparations. I will also come this time." Virat instructed. 

Jagtap just nodded his head and waited till they completed their breakfast and Sai left with the tray. 

"Virat, I don't think you should come. As there is another news, I didn't want to say it in front of Sai." Jagtap added further.

"What are you talking about?" Virat asked for clarification. 

"Patnaik went crazy after seeing his son's dead body. He wants to avenge him anyhow. I have information that he has given your supari to a sharp shooter from Columbia. It will not be safe for you to move out of the house." Jagtap suggested. 

"Ab toh main jarur jaunga. Main bhi to dekhu don ki supari lene ki himmat kisne dikhayi hai. Main darke baithne walo mein se nahi hoon. Main waha jaunga. Unke beech ghus kar marunga unhe...unki aukaat pata chalni chahiye unhe....Virat Chavan se dushmani bahut mehngi padegi sabko." Virat said with gritted teeth.

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to be continued.......