Destined To Be Yours

Chapter 10 - Damsel in Distress

On seeing her grill gate and door open, Shruti froze. Her hands started to shake in fear.

Viswa was also stunned on witnessing such a scene. Immediately he asked her to check for money kept in cupboard.

Shruti rushed to her bedroom cupboard to see, all her clothes were pushed down and locker in the cupboard was cracked open.

"How much did you keep in the cupboard?" Viswa questioned.

"Around 15000. I mostly use debit card, I kept this for emergency purpose only. Plus I kept some jewels for Vidya. Everything is gone." She cupped her mouth to control her sob.

"Shh, don't get tensed. We will complain to police."

"I felt as if someone was watching me. But I brushed it off. Finally when I left home, they must have used it as a chance to loot the money. I kept Vidya's chain and anklets in this locker only. I didn't want her to wear them while travelling." Shruti was still in shock that all the precious little jewels she brought for Vidya is lost.

"Shruti, don't panic. We will get Vidya's jewels. At this situation, be glad that they robbed when you both were not there in home, think what would have happened if they tried to rob when you both were there. So calm down."

He gave her glass of water. She didn't have time to analysis when he went out to get it. She started to panic more on hearing his last words.

'They robbed when you both were not there in home, think what would have happened if they tried to rob when you both were there?'

Oh no! What have I done? They have been watching me the whole time! Many times I left Vidya at home and went to buy groceries. What if they tried to use that as opportunity? I would never ever leave her alone and go out.

Shruti started to get angry on her foolishness of leaving her baby alone. On seeing her getting panic, Viswa asked her. When she explained what she did, Viswa got angry. But at the same time he could understand why she did. All he could do was thank god for making them to attack the house when both Shruti and Vidya were not there.

Soon he called police, before they could arrive, he asked Shruti to inform the area association about the incident.

It was surprising that none of the neighbors in the apartment heard any noise when the house was looted.

When police came along with forensic scientist, they started to investigate in and around the house.

"Mam, you need to come to police station to write a complaint." Head constable informed Shruti.

"But mam, we will tell you frankly. Since there is no eye witness or any suspects, we will not be able to track the buglars. We need to wait for forensic report. Using that only we will be able to track. In case the collected samples were yours as we suspect that thief could have used gloves, in that situation, we might dismiss the case."

She nodded her head. She informed the house owner who is staying in U.S about the incident. Meanwhile Viswa went to speak went association head.

After all procedures Viswa dropped Shruti at home.

"Do you want to stay in my home? The doors are not safe." He asked.

"No, it's fine. I will lock it using the latch. In case I need any help, I will call you." She said in dejected tone. He nodded and went to office.

Then she started to arrange her things. Meanwhile Vidya slept whole afternoon.

Later Shruti called for furniture store to repair the doors and the cupboard. They said they will fix them the next day. So for now she locked the main door using inside latch.