How To Hide A Crime

13. Karan Mehta

"Mr.Arora-" He gets cut off by Vikram.

"Shh, I'm not done yet." Vikram warns, silencing Karan.

"So, I was talking about your brother, right. You two look the same but your deeds are totally different. While you are the textbook definition of a goodie two shoes, your brother is the incarnation of a devil. While your father was proud of you, he was worried about his other son who couldn't stay out of trouble." 

It's amazing how technology holds so much power. When Nilay got to know about the name Mr.Agarwal's supposed killer gave them, he found things about him in a jiffy. It's astonishing to say the least. However, they couldn't find out anything about the other twin. He is the one Vikram is looking for. He is sure Ravi has something to do with the case.

Mr.Agarwal was good with his secret as well but he wasn't as sharp as his son. He didn't want to accept his mistakes but he did register his name as their father in the hospital when they were born. They were on Mr.Agarwal's tail already and finally they could discover his dirty secret.

"I hope you are over the shock. Because now it's your turn to talk." Vikram says, fixing his tie, fixing his gaze on Karan. 

Karan looks lost in his own little world. It must be connected to something his brother has done. It's always that lunatic who is ready to ruin his life every time he is ready to pick up the pieces and get his life together. 

"Where is your brother?" Vikram asks, using his most stern voice, changing his whole demeanor. 

Karan isn't ready to answer. Not when it's about his twin. So, he keeps quiet even when Vikram clenches his jaw. 

"Speak!" Vikram yells, breaking him free from his reverie. 

"I-I don't know about him. I h-haven't talked to him for years." 

Vikram stands up and grabs the collar of Karan's shirt, lifting him off the chair.

"Don't fucking dare to lie to me! I can crush your career, your life within seconds!" Vikram threatens, however, his eyes are what Karan finds more terrifying than his deadly tone.

"Please, b-believe me. I don't know anything about him. I want a peaceful life and he always makes my life a living hell so I always try to stay away from him." 

Vikram can tell from Karen's tone that he wouldn't dare to lie but it doesn't help him. He will have to know about Ravi very soon. 

Vikram lets Karan go. He takes some deep breaths to keep his shit together.

"Sit down, let's talk like civil people." 

Karan obliges, taking his previous seat, finding no other alternative options.

"I will believe your words for now but you must know something about him that can lead me to him." 

"I….. I haven't talked to him in 6 years. I don't know where he is or what he is doing these days. I just know that maybe 2 years ago he started to live with father. I didn't even show up at his funeral because I hated him." 

"And why are you not keeping any contact with him?"

Karan embraces silence again which makes Vikram impatient.