59. Ram faces Rahim

CHAPTER 59

Ram faces Rahim

Rahim brushed his teeth. He was coughing and was tired. He went back to bed and lay down. Srilaxmi brought gangi. He extended his hand to take the plate.

Srilaxmi said, “You are too tired. I will put in your mouth.”

She put a spoon full of gangi in his mouth.

Meanwhile, Aslam opened the gate and entered the compound. He rang the bell. It was 5:30am. Sun was just rising.

Hearing the bell, Srilaxmi said, “Maybe it is the milk man.”

She got up and went out.

Srilaxmi went to the door. She opened the door.

Aslam said, “Namaste amma.”

Srilaxmi was surprised. “Oh! You are here so early in the morning. What is your name?”

Aslam said, “I am commando Aslam. I want to talk to sir.”

Srilaxmi welcomed him. “Come. Sit down.”

She went to the bedroom and told Rahim, “Aslam is here.”

Rahim got up and went out. Seeing Aslam, he asked, “What news?”

Aslam said, “Sir, IB intelligence has informed us that there is going to be an attack on India Gate.”

Rahim was shocked. “Yes. Put all commandos there today and tomorrow also.”

He removed his file.

Aslam said, “Sir, today the session will start in the parliament. We have to put some men there also because that big terrorist Gabra has come to Delhi.”

Rahim listened silently.

Aslam said, “True sir. He has been shaking the nation since one year. But because of your mind power, most of his plans have failed. I am sad about only one thing.”

He had tears in his eyes. “Because of that Gabra, you lost your wife, sister and father. They all died due to him only.”

 Rahim was shocked. He remained silent and stared at Aslam.

Aslam said, “He is wretched. He is killing innocent ladies.”

Srilaxmi brought tea. She gave tea. Aslam looked at her. “Only this lady is left. He will not leave her. He is sure to kill her also.”

Rahim got angry. He slapped Aslam. “Badmash! What are you saying? Kill such an angel like mother?”

He patted his chest. “This Gabra is not such a monster. Islam never said that. Gabra is a follower of Islam.”

He approached Srilaxmi. “She has looked after me whole night. See I had such a high fever. I would never do such a sinful deed of harming her in any way.”

Aslam was shocked. “Sir, what are you saying? You? Gabra? It can’t be. We have already caught Gabra. You will be surprised to see him. He looks just like you.”

Rahim stared at him.

Aslam went out. “Eh! Bring him in.”

Two commandos brought Ram inside. Rahim was shocked. Srilaxmi stared at Ram and Rahim. Both looked same.

Suddenly Rahim got up. “Good. At last we have Gabra in our hand. Just a minute. I will be back.”

He started going towards the bedroom.

Suddenly Aslam pointed his gun at Rahim’s head. “Who is Gabra? You are Gabra. Don’t try to escape.”

Srilaxmi was shocked to see Aslam point gun at Rahim. She pushed him. “What are you doing to my son?”

Fight started. Ram removed his gun and also a marker pen. He put a mark on Rahim’s face. “No one should fire. We will fight.”

He moved towards Rahim. “Badmash! You have come from Pakistan to destroy our nation.”

Rahim shouted, “I live for Jihad. I die for Jihad.”

Fight started between Ram and Rahim. Both were good fighters. Srilaxmi stared at them shocked. Blood oozed from Rahim’s mouth.

Srilaxmi was shocked.  “Please stop. My son is bleeding.”

Suddenly Rahim’s shirt tore in the fight and his shoulder was exposed. Ram gave a heavy blow to Rahim. He fell at Srilaxmi’s feet. She immediately took his head on her lap and wiped the blood. Suddenly she saw the ohm sign on Rahim’s shoulder.

“You are Laxman.”

Ram came to hit Rahim.

Srilaxmi said, “Stop Ram. He is your brother Laxman.”

She wiped Rahim’s face. “Tell me where you are from.”

Rahim said, “Jalandar.”

Srilaxmi said, “Yes. Laxman was lost in Jalandar. You are really Laxman.”

She hugged him tight.

Rahim looked at her face. “No. I am the son of Maula Kajuthin of Jalandar. Nazrin is my mother. “

Srilaxmi shook her head. “No. you are my son Laxman. You got lost one day in the bazaar in Jalandar.”

 

Rahim started feeling faint. “I am feeling faint.”

He closed his eyes.

Aslam said, “Sir, we have to admit him in the hospital.”

Ram said, “No. let him be here. Get his father Maula Kajuthin and mother Nazrin here immediately. We have to clear some things.”

Aslam nodded and left.

Ram said, “Let me put him on the bed.”

Srilaxmi pointed to the family photo. “Look at that photo. He is your twin.”

Ram looked at the twins in the family photo. “I am most confused. You are happy to get your son but I am happy to have caught such a big terrorist.”