A broken watch

Around two in the afternoon, Arik received the item sent by Ryan. A damaged phone, the watch which he had gifted to Neil before but later that watch was confiscated by the old man were inside a sample plastic bag. A chip was wrapped around a piece of paper and placed carefully.

The watch was broken into pieces and it wasn't an ordinary watch but only had two in the whole world.(both had different design but similar function) Arik had the most advanced and the other was the watch on the plastic bag. It was designed by an old watch mechanic and had used advance mechanism. Later the old man died and Arik had got hand on both of the watch.

The chip was part of the watch and it couldn't match with the other watch. So to know the content of the chip, the watch should be repaired first.

The phone was damaged beyond repair. Luckily, Arik had some spare parts of the watch but needed an experienced and loyal watch mechanic to make it work. To find the clues beneath the chip, he needed to wait for a while.

The remaining day went on,

In the evening, the parcel arrived.

"Boss, here is the parcel…Umm…can I stay in Grasal and help you?" The man asked politely.

Arik looked straight at his eyes, "You don't want to return back to Asnar?"

The man lowered his head, "Boss, it isn't like that. I…just…want to stay and help you out."

"Bir, don't lie to me. I don't mistreat my people. If there is anything wrong you need to speak it out. With a look, I can tell you that you are hiding something. Speak it loud." Arik was stern with his subordinates.

"Boss, I…want to see my so-called father once. He abandoned me, my mother, took all my mother's money and properties and fled away. He was a spy sent by my grandparent's rival to gain our family heirloom. I heard he is somewhere in the capital. Because of him my mother was sick for a long time and died. I won't kill him as I promised her but I want to make his life hell and take back what's mine." The man named Bir spoke out his mind.

"Capital huhh…Okay I agree but I need you to do something before you leave. You are already my people so don't dream about leaving the group. I can let you go and do your work but you need to establish a branch of the Grim Army and an intelligence team. Who knows, someday I need to be in the capital." Arik spoke looking at the ceiling.

His words turned true in the future and Bir became his great help…that's for later…

"I never have thought of leaving the Asnar Grim group. I only wanted a break for some period. But you gave me a great opportunity, I will work hard and never let you regret sending me to the capital–" Bir patted his chest to show his determination.

"Okay…before leaving find me an expert, loyal, trustful watch mechanic. I need to repair an old watch." Thankfully Bir arrived, otherwise Arik was thinking about whom to assign the task.

"I will work on it immediately." Bir spoke and started to work on his duty.

As Arik was alone in the room, he observed the parcel but didn't touch it. He was thinking of something. After five minutes, he checked the outside wrap of the folder and as Kris said there was a code. The handwriting was of Neil. But why did it arrive only today? Who was the one to send it? He was confused.

Stopping his unnecessary thought, he opened the wrapped and the box with great patience. Inside was a book…more to say it was a red diary. Taking the dairy out, he took a deep breath.

Slowly he opened the book,

On the first page was written ANB in capital letters.

Turning to the next page, was a letter attached.

'Bro,

I want to share a happiest day with you but I wanted to ensure myself of my feelings before I announce so I couldn't tell you. I don't want to be mocked by you and Shikhar again and make a fool out of myself. I have to maintain an image of Big Brother.

I don't want to be a bad example for especially you, Arik. Shikhar had found his partner and is more experienced in these matters so I don't have to tell him anything.

Okay, let's not dillydally. I will move straight to point.

I met a special someone. I won't say she is a wonderful person and blah…blah but surely she is special to me and I have feeling for her. I haven't reached the conclusion based on first sight or one day but I observed her for a few days.

She is from Ridi City and not from mafia. I met her in an banquet there after our break. I haven't met her family too. The rest is for you to find.

In conclusion, I have fallen for my angel. I won't show you the public display of affection and tell you something…

I am very happy today and I want to share good news with you and father. But I am afraid to tell dad. Will he be happy or scold me?

I am afraid to talk to him so I wrote a letter to you and boost my courage. Bless me bro.

Actually I proposed to her to marry me and she accepted. I want to bring her to meet dad, you Shikhar and our people. Maybe it will help me to erase my shameful first love story. Hahh…I am so happy that I don't know myself what I am speaking about. Take me as being crazy in love.

Writing to you I got some courage. I am gonna talk to him after a week.'

(The pen color changed in the next parts. Turning to next page)

'It's been more than two weeks since I proposed to her but I can't bring her to my place. Due to an internal riot in the Grasal mafia group, father is overexerting. He seemed to be disturb. Something isn't good here. I haven't got a chance to talk to him about her. Hope I will find the right opportunity soon.'

( Next page)

'Argh !! It's been a month and I am feeling shameful to face her? I did the deed so I have to be responsible. I will talk to him…wait…why is father leaving as soon as he returns even in the rain. I am having nightmares these days so my heart is heavy. The investigation about the past incident seemed to be linked with a powerful force in Capital, maybe it is better to stop...

These days I am seeing new faces around us and ANB Corps is facing some issues too. Why am I feeling restless? Tomorrow, dad needs to go to the cemetery. It is the time when he is the most vulnerable but I am feeling uneasy and some unusual movements have occurred in Grasal city too. I am worrying about tomorrow.

The weather isn't good, plus the environment. I can't trust the people around me anymore. Hope nothing happens tomorrow and we remain safe. I promise if the day goes well tomorrow then I will speak to him.'

To be continued...