THE MYSTERY UNVEILED

After a few days both I and Ravi went to meet Boss. I introduced to Ravi to boss. He was anxious to meet me to know what happened and how the police came. I calmed him down and started to explain,

"You know how I came to know about Rajendra's identity as nephews of Sunam and Brijesh. Let me tell you from a few days ago, when he came and told us the narrative about the third brother Rajak, I had my suspicions. After he left, I asked Ravi to help me to be a spy, to which he agreed. I gave him the address of the Dhanrais, which was at Delhi. I bought Ravi a ticket to Delhi and gave him the address of my school friend, inspector Ravindra Singh, and told him to enquire about this Rajak character. Then I played chess with Rishi, I went out to meet a friend, remember, it was to meet Ravi. As I expected, there was no existence of Rajak Dhanrai. That's why I let the police know about the operation and posted them outside, following us via the transmitter."

"Then how did you explain the revival of the dead Rajendra?" boss asked. I replied, "The most possible explanation, would be a use of a potent neuro-toxin which was shot instead of the bullet."

Boss then enquired about the poison which Rajendra mentioned, to that I explained, "the possible poison he used was Furanocoumarin", Ravi was confused to this term, "Furanocoumarin?" he asked. I explained again, "Furanocoumarin is a chemical found in citrus fruits, such as Grapefruits. It is also used as a medicine, for fever and high blood pressure problems. It is a blood-pressure regulator. But if taken on a high amount it turns into poison. I saw grapefruits in his house and we were also given Grapefruit juice. They most probably added it externally. The pills I gave to you, boss was actually the antidote for it, which I referred to as vitamins. So basically, the effect of poison was cancelled before it even begun. So don't worry" Boss then laughed and said, "Man, you are really out of the world, well done. I seriously want you to join R.A.W again. Wanna have a comeback?" I replied smilingly, "No sir, assassin Vinash is dead and was killed a lot earlier now the one stands in front of you is Shubhash Biswas who is a private tutor and a teacher has no such killings to do" Boss then said, "As you wish, but I can help you giving a job in an Army School in Kolkata as a teacher, at least as a parting gift. Which subject do you want to teach?" I replied, "Maths, that was my fav. Subject so I would choose that." Boss mockingly said, "A good brain and a Maths teacher, just do not end up becoming Professor Moriarty." I laughed at his joke. Then we went out.

It has been two years since that incident, now I live alone in quarters given by the school. Ravi had got married and was transferred overseas. I am just a teacher but the police sometimes ask me for help in some criminal cases. The assassin whom once every one dreaded is now a ghost of the past. But this incident two years ago is still engraved in my memory and will be forever until I die.

The end