A Bittersweet Journey [✔]

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"Somebody's been kidding you, mister. I was born here. I never heard of any Tony J before."

"What?!"

"Sir, did that tattoo artist lie to us?"
Ravi's subordinate asked.

"I don't think so."
Looking at the old man Ravi further asked,
"Are you sure you never heard this name? You might have forgotten."

"Look, boy, I might seem old, but my memory is still sharp. Maybe more than youngsters like you. I know every one of these place. Even I can identify the bird of this place."
The old man boosts up.

"Then do you know someone who has got this type of tattoo on their neck?"
Ravi asked, giving the picture of the tattoo to the man.

Scrutinizing the picture, the old man whispered to himself,
"Jaleel?"

"You know this tattoo? Who's the person?"
Ravi impatiently said.

"Jaleel has this type of tattoo on his neck."

"Cool! Take us to this Jaleel."

'At last, they will be able to catch him!'
Ravi thought.

"He left this place."

"Left the place? When? Why?"

"Maybe six months ago he rented the house next to mine. Most of the time used to stay outside the house. He was even rude and unfriendly. Thought himself as the prime minister!"
The old man stated clearly not liking this Jaleel guy.

"Can you help us to sketch his picture?"

"I can try. But,"
Narrowing his eyes at Ravi, the old man asked,
"Why are you searching for him?"

"He broke some official rules."
Ravi lied not wanting to disclose the matter,
"You... let's go with us. You will help us to sketch his picture."

"Ok."
The old man followed Ravi.

"Sir, what if the man is lying?"
The subordinate of Ravi asked.

"He's not. He is that type of person who's looking for some entertainment in life. As a result, we'll be able to get any information from him. He's the best person who can help us to reach this Jaleel."
Ravi said, eyeing the old man, who was giving instructions to the sketch man.

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The Next Day

"Reeha! How much time are you gonna take?"
Ayyan's frustrated voice was heard.

"Just 5 minutes."

"Oh God! What were you doing the whole day? Can't you get ready before?"

Reeha was supposed to get ready half an hour early. But instead of getting ready, she started to play chess with Mr. Malik. Yes, you guys heard right. Mr. Malik most of the time plays chess in his study room. A few days ago, Reeha joined him stating she wants to learn from him. Today also while playing she forgot about the time which is the reason for her getting late.

"Done!"
Reeha said coming out from the room. They were going to Ravi's house.

"How am I looking?"
Reeha was wearing a simple Salwar suit.