Arrogant at first sight (1)

The Past.

The Police Station.

Aditya asks checking the reports of a case "What are the doctors saying?".

Vinoth says looking his case file keenly "The girl is still unconscious. So, we have enough time to look over this domestic violence case".

Aditya closes his file and asks suddenly "It's been 2 days, isn't it?".

Vinoth nods silently still immersed in his case file.

Aditya speaks getting up from his chair "I will be back after my rounds".

Vinoth averts his eyes from his file and looks at his wristwatch before muttering some curses "Oh Shit! I have to collect the reports from the hospital".

Aditya chuckles grabbing his cap "Good luck!".

Vinoth smirks standing from his seat "Wish yourself that because you are dropping me there".

Aditya declares harshly "Man, you have a bike".

Vinoth rebukes walking out of the office "It's in workshop and in serious need of servicing".

Aditya follows him helplessly.

At Government Hospital.

Vinoth speaks handing some reports to Aditya "Look into this. The girl might be awake in few hours and you need to record her statement while I get that mortuary reports in our station".

Aditya nods before declaring "Get me a coffee before leaving".

Vinoth chuckles "Demanding, aren't we?".

Aditya scoffs at Vinoth who was already walking towards the mortuary "Not more than you, Mr. Free lift".

He walks towards the ICU ward and waits outside for the patient to get her conscious back.

A doctor walks out of the ICU ward, as soon as he sat and asks Aditya " Excuse me, Sir? Are you the one going to record the patient's statement".

Aditya stands nodding " Yes, Mam. Is she awake?".

The doctor states "I suggest you to call a woman officer to do that. The patient won't be able to meet any man in this situation".

He understands and speaks "I will ask for a woman officer then. Thank you".

The doctor leaves muttering a welcome.

Vinoth arrives after 15 minutes. He finds Aditya over a call and nudges to get his attention.

Aditya gets the coffee from him and ends the call with a sigh "Need a lady officer to record the statement".

Vinoth frowns "What does the report say?".

Aditya clenches his jaw before speaking "4 men and been abused for 2 days continuously. If we delayed it, she would have died".

Vinoth mutters in rage "What's the difference? She must be suffering more than death".

Aditya notices the lady officer walking towards them and points his head towards the ICU ward.

Vinoth states "I am staying till the officer returns with her statements. I want to see who those assholes are!".

Aditya nods silently still his face was hard in fury.

In few moments, the officer returns with a defeated expression.

Aditya guesses the situation and waits for her to speak.

The lady speaks shaking her head "The girl refuses to speak. I tried convincing her saying every possible thing but she didn't even uttered a word. She is still afraid".

Vinoth asks "Did you show the suspects' pictures?".

The lady says defeated " She just started to cry. She didn't even open her eyes to look at the pictures".

Vinoth speaks frustrated "We need her to identify the men to move this case further".

Aditya finds the doctor walking towards the ward and walks towards her.

The doctor speaks guessing his question "Sir, the patient is still in trauma. You need to wait for her-".

Aditya speaks agreeing "Mam, I agree. She needs time but we have to get to know the men from our suspect list to help her get justice. She can give her statement later when she is ready but I don't want the suspects to escape".

The doctor sighs "Sir, I understand but she needs a person to trust and her family-".

Aditya continues "-is yet to arrive. I know! I just want your help to find someone who might help me. Maybe a psychiatrist? Who can handle these patients well?".

The doctor thinks for a moment and speaks remembering someone "Well..I know someone who might help you. I saw her helping some people to open up about their traumas. In fact, she even writes about these crimes and assaults-".

Aditya asks with a frown "Writer? A media person? No mam, I am sorry. I don't want any media person to involve before I catch the criminals".

The doctor smiles disagreeing "No, Sir. She writes these stories in her column for awareness purposes with the permission of the victims. In fact, the media company personally appointed her to cover these sensitive cases".

Aditya still frowns "I really don't want to trust a stranger".

The doctor shrugs "It's just a suggestion, Mr.." she speaks noticing his name on his uniform "Mr. Aditya. Now, excuse me. I have to check my patients".

Aditya steps aside and thinks seriously before asking the doctor "Can you call the person to come over, doctor?".

The doctor nods before entering the patient's room "Sure, Mr. Aditya".

Vinoth asks him "What do we do now?".

Aditya sighs "We wait".

After 30 minutes.

Vinoth who was observing the people crossing the ICU ward, tilts his head noticing someone. He whispers "Don't tell me that good looking, tall and arrogant girl in a formal cotton saree is the one we are expecting".

Aditya chuckles "Arrogant at first sight?".

As soon as he looks the woman, who was talking over a call, he freezes.