Junagarh got their jovial and diligent prince back.
" I apologize ", said Raj to his public. " I probably lost my mind. I don't deserve that throne until all the conditions are satisfied. It was my father's wish. And if I oversee his wishes his soul will not rest in peace".
He quietly emptied the throne his queen holding his hands all the time. He also rehired the employees he fired for no reason.
" I wish her a long life", said Bhavya.
" Me too", said another party worker. I don't want to witness the satan I did when she was in that hospital ".
" Amen", said everyone.
" Kenny", said Rahul. " You truly are an Angel God sent to save us, our clan and remove that curse on us".
" Anything on that Sourish", Rakesh asked his elder brother.
" Grandpa arranged his photographs as a child", said Raj. " Collect them. And I am going to meet someone today. Rahul I want you to join me".
" What is it about", asked Kenny.
" Probably a link on Cobra boss's origin", said Raj.
Kenny nodded.
" Let me know later", she said. " I am concerned about the results tomorrow ".
" Relax beautiful ", he said and kissed her forehead. " We are nearing our destiny".
" One step away", she spoke in his mind.
He nodded.
Kenny had another agenda on her mind. She schooled her thoughts in front of her husband or he would read it.
After Raj left she summoned Myra and Payal.
" What do we have", she asked.
" Nothing much", said Payal. " Varsha Moolchandani. Trophy wife of a loan shark. Bored probably. Runs a saloon business but just in name".
" Husband", asked Kenny.
" Long dead", said Payal.
" Kids", asked Kenny.
" None", said Myra. " In fact she left business to her stepson and left without drama. No family issues. He gave her a stipend".
" How does she know Cobra", asked Kenny.
" No f*cking idea Kenny ", said Myra.
" She said he pretands to be your... ", said Kenny. " I know the man".
" That means he is around", said Myra. " So it was he.. ".
" The initial attack was on her not us", said Kenny.
" She was running for life", said Myra.
" Nope", said Kiara as she entered. " She was keen on meeting you at the cost of her life", she pointed to Kenny.
" Information on cobra", said Kenny.
Kiara nodded in affirmation.
" Damn", said Myra.
Meanwhile
" You know Ro could fire us both for this", said Dr. Prakriti to Grace.
" Don't be a chicken sister. We need this postmortem ", said Grace.
Varsha's body laid in front of them.
" You said she was shot in front of you all", asked Prakriti.
" The attack was on her", confirmed Grace.
" We could at least ask maa", she was saying.
" No", denied Grace. " She will get Ro involved. If Raj gets to it he would swiftly remove Kenny from it. And Ro is loyal to Raj".
" As you are to Kenny ", said Prakriti
" Priorities ", shrugged Grace.
" Okay she is around 45. No marks on body. But she could be in show biz", said Prakriti.
" Silicones", guessed Grace.
" Yup. Mostly healthy and athletic ", said Prakriti. " Ohh wait"!
" What doctor", asked Grace.
" Look at this mark below abdomen", said Prakriti.
" A C-section", said Grace.
" She delivered a child", said Dr. Prakriti.
Grace dialled Kenny immediately.
" Yes Grace what do we have", asked Kenny.
" She delivered a child around 20 years back", said Grace.
" A child", thought Kenny..
And Eureka..
" Take a dna sample immediately ", she said. " And for now preserve the body".
" Okay", said Grace.
Kenny cut the call.
" You have an idea", said Myra.
" Varsha was at Mehta's party. Pammi aunty says Vinita resembles a B grade actress. Varsha is an actress. Now put the pieces together ", said Kenny.
" Varsha was Vinita's biological mother", said Payal.
" Bingo", said Kenny. " Match the dna and then we confront Mrs. Radhika Mehta".
" We got that b*stard. We are just one step away", said Kenny.
Meanwhile
Raj, Rahul, Solly and Parry met Mr. Jatin Parashar ; a business person.
" Your highness", he bowed.
" Just Rajeev", said Raj.
" Is this about a business agreement ", asked Mr. Parashar. " The Sarkar show was fabulous ".
" I do like your retail outlets. We could be in partenership if you show some honesty", said Raj.
" Honest", Jatin raised a brow.
" Your first wife Vibha was ny aunt", said Raj. " Why did you divorce her"?
Mr. Parashar was taken aback.
" The quality of my clothes is nothing to do with my personal life", he said.
" I agree", said Raj.
" Someone tried to kill us", said Rahul. " I am afraid it could be related to her".
There was a minute of silence in the room.
" So will you cooperate", asked Parry.
" Very well ask. I will try to honestly answer everything ", said Jatin.
" Does she know anyone who could kill us", asked Raj.
" She was involved with the leader of a bike gang. " So yes to that".
Raj nodded.
" The divorce", he asked.
" Never happened ", said Mr. Parashar. " Nor did the marriage".
" What", asked Solly. " How"?
" She was already married to that biker. Had marriage certificate. I backed out. Python was a dangerous man", said Jatin.
" It was Pyrhon. Sure", asked Solly.
" Yes. He called me. I said our marriage is void and I'll arrange for her to leave if someone picks her. She left the next day", said Mr. Parashar.
" Python came to pick her", asked Rahul.
" No I was asked to leave her at a park and I did", said Mr. Parashar.
" Then the kid", asked Rahul. " Your name on that miscarriage card".
" There was no miscarriage. The kid was born. And not premature. My name gave her and her husband immunity from law. He paid handsomely ".
" Thank you", said Raj. " And we will be partners in my Europe venture. We sign the deal after two months ", he said.
" Deal", said Mr. Parashar.
After he left Raj asked Solly.
" What do you feel"?
" He has no reason to lie", replied Solly.
" I'll ask Rocky to cross check", said Rahul.
Raj nodded.
His enemy was one step away.
Next day...
The election results were announced.
"Prince Rajeev beats nearest contenter Mrs. Kamini by a margin of 75000 votes", came the announcement.
" Yay", Kenny hugged him.
" Congratulations brother", his brothers hugged him too.
And then all his friends.
The party president was ectastic. So was Bhavya Pandey.
" The throne is now one step away", she said.
" The internal vote of council and shareholders vote in Bhishma was now the final hurdle", said Parry.
" Council vote is crucial", said Kenny. " We are losing it".
Raj stood in front of the potrait of prince Aditya.
" He is out there again trying to sabotage my birthright Aditya", said Raj. " But I won't let him. I will climb that throne rightfully playing by the rules".
One step away....
Kamini looked dejected. She drowned herself in alcohol.
" You need to calm down", said Mrs Raichand.
" I gave everything away for that throne. My education. My dreams. My ambition. I married a widower twice my age with a son. What did Bhanu lose? His daughter is married to Rajeev. My own sons my flesh and blood stand with him. He took everything away", she cried.
" Kamini he is dangerous. We all saw first hand what that satan is capable of", said Mrs. Raichand.
" I am dangerous too", said Kamini. " I am a woman scorned. He will pay", said Kamini.
Her friend was scared now.
Meanwhile
Parth took his leave from Rajeev.
" Congratulations but I think I take your leave now", he said.
" I can't persuade you to stay", said Raj.
" The palace is dangerous . Take care".
" I will", he hugged his brother.
They left the next day.
Meanwhile
" Do you think I am a fool to meet you colonel. I want to leave the country and I need money. Don't forget I have all your dirty secrets with me. Pay me a million and we are done. I am out of your hair".
" Fine", answered the cobra boss. " You have it".
He cut the call.
Hisss"..
" I know I can't leave him alive. I have a plan", said the cobra boss.
Hisss...
" Change of plans Keekat. Let Rajeev win. Before he ascends the throne I kill him".
Hisss...
" The last lap is always decisive. You never know.. Ha ha ha.... Are you really one step away Raj"?