25. He is here

                                    

                                          
Ishan's pov
I sat around in my seat all day, not doing much. I didn't even know what I was supposed to do anymore. Konse muh se jaake criminals pakadta? When I had very much fallen in love with one and helped them escape. 
(Cause momma I'm in love with a criminal)
I ignored the sting in my heart everytime I thought about him. Before I knew it, two months had passed.
I often fantasized about whether I'd meet him again. It was highly unlikely but I'd do about anything to just see him one more time. Maybe apologize or just I don't know, catch a glimpse of him from afar. But I felt an urge to see him. I decided I'd try to find their whereabouts and maybe catch a glimpse of him. I had craved to see him. The thing was, how would I find him? I couldn't use the police resources because that would blow my cover. 
I had to rely on my own intelligence and- ok I'm just going to go to his mansion and see him. 
Two months ago, I had successfully lied to the police saying I was kept in a dark place, blindfolded and tied, so I didn't know where they were situated. Everyone narrowed their eyes at it, they asked if The Aces knew I was a spy why didn't they kill me, but I just said they didn't know, this was just their standard procedure for anyone who was new to their team. 
They had believed me and I was happy that they were stupid. There was one person who had read through my bullshit though and that was Mayank, my bestfriend. He looked like he didn't believe me, but he didn't comment on it and I was thankful for it. 
I made my way towards Shubman's mansion and when I reached there, I realized he wasn't home, since his car wasn't in the driveway. 
I drove to the warehouse next and I stayed faraway, to not be caught in their security camera. I suddenly noticed their van pass from beside me and I ducked to hide. I realized the other cars had left aswell and discreetly followed the van. They were planning something, I was sure. They were on some mission. I saw them park their cars a little away from an abandoned factory and walk inside. I slowly got out of my car and very slowly made my way towards it.
Before I could get inside the abandoned factory though, I saw someone and I instantly ducked behind a car to hide. When I focused on the figures I noticed Mayank there and I instantly got up.
"What are you doing here?"
"You're here. We looked for you and even tried your phone but you didn't pick up."
"Answer me."
"We could track Shubman Gill's phone again and thus we followed them. The main question is what are you doing here?"
Mayank asked narrowing his eyes at me, but he really didn't have any curiosity in him, as if he already knew and so he turned around and started focusing again. 
"I followed you guys here, because I saw yall leaving just as I got back to the office."
He really didn't look interested in my answer as he focused back on the entrance and then when he deemed it safe to enter, he got up.
"You coming?"
I hesitantly looked at him and his eyes softened.
"You can go back if you want. No one else knows you're here anyways."
"No it's fine, I'll come."
He just nodded.
When we made our way inside, I stayed by Mayank's side and my mind had gone haywire. I couldn't help but be nervous and scared. How would everyone react? They surely wouldn't be happy seeing me here with the police. But the main concern was, would they manage to escape again without getting caught? When that thought crossed my mind, I knew I had to get away from Mayank and help them.
But how? I had no clue and I was freaking out. How did they manage to get caught again? I felt like pulling my hair out. 
"Hey! Are you okay?"
"Uhh yeah...I'm just going to go check somewhere else."
"No, stay with me. For all I know, these people could murder you without a second thought. You did betray them."
"I'll be fine."
I gave Mayank a pleading look.
"I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself."
"If you say so." 
I nodded starting to walk away from Mayank.
"Don't die."
I heard him whisper yell from behind me and I just gave him a thumbs up without turning around.
I didn't know where to start looking and I didn't have a plan. I ran into Virat bhai and he gave me a once over. 
"What are you guys doing here?"
"Honestly.... I don't even know."
I was surprised that he was talking to me so normally. I had half expected him to take his gun out and shoot me, on the spot.
"You guys need to get out of here, right now."
"How many are there?"
"I didn't get here with them, so I'm not sure either, but I saw a few cars, so I'm guessing atleast thirty officers."
Virat bhai nodded before someone said something in his ear piece. 
"I have to leave. Try not to kill anyone."
"Kill who?"
"Anyone. You'd be in trouble if you literally killed anyone."
I nodded and he was about to leave.
"Wait! Is Abd bhai okay?"
Virat bhai looked back at me with a smile and nodded.
When he left, I somehow felt more guilty. It was my fault. I had put his life in danger. I had saved him after, but it still wasn't good enough. I was just glad he was okay. I started looking around again for Mayank. I decided I was going to stay with him and not indulge in this any further. 
The Aces were way smarter than the police, they would figure it out themselves and escape. I was looking around when I suddenly felt someone's hand covering my mouth, preventing me from screaming and pulling me inside a room. The person let me go and when I turned around, I saw Shub standing there.
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