Vijay decided to kill Bhaskar. It was not an immediate decision. He had thought about it a few months back but had to postpone because Bhaskar had taken a leave.
Vijay felt betrayed. Why english was so hard to him..? Is it his fault that he wears thick glasses and finds difficult to speak with girls.? Some people are groomed like that.. They are failures of a ill-mannered society and a shabby culture. Vijay had never felt so low.
Bhaskar met Vijay a year back. That was the time when Bhaskar was new to office. Some people are flamboyant by default. They make friends easily. They do things with a panache. Bhaskar is one of them.
"You seem to be quiet always.. Why not you speak out..?" Bhaskar asked Vijay as both lit cigarettes.
"No! I am always like that" Vijay was taken aback by the blatant question.
In conversations after that Vijay opened up and told his complexes to Bhaskar. To list down a few -Vijay is short (his height is 5 feet 2 inches ). Vijay cannot speak English fluently (he studied in Kannada medium). He believes he is impotent (smokes 15 cigarettes per day). He has curly hair inside his ears and wears cylindrical power glasses (attributed to genes). And in top of all that he wants to speak to a girl so badly in the past few days.
"Just go ahead and start the conversation" Bhaskar advised Vijay.
"How can I..? Ananthi is so beautiful.. How can a person like me.. A dumb squib like me talking to her.."
"Hmmm.. Can I help you..? I can introduce her to you" Bhaskar had a faint smile.
"No! for gods sake.. Leave me alone.. I am more than happy with my Byron and shelly"
"Then marry them.. Dont ever think of Ananthi" Bhaskar left.
Vijay stood in front of mirror that night. He does this so often.
"I know these people. So mean and so trite. I cannot reduce my self esteem and go and talk to someone.. Why should I..? Is she so important.. Let her come and talk to me.."
The following day was Ananthi`s birthday.. People were wishing her all the way from morning. She looked more beautiful that day.
"Come on Vijay! It is a good oppurtunity. Go and wish her" yelled Bhaskar.
"Shut your mouth! Why on earth should I wish a stranger for their birthday.. Everyday on earth thousands of people were born"
"Hey! You are nuts.. Its better you consult a psychiatrist"
"Mind your words Bhaskar! Please try to argue within your limits" Vijay left as he shouted this words.
That night when Vijay stood infront of mirror he decided to kill Bhaskar. He was waiting for an oppurtunity from then on. It came yesterday. Everyone in the office decided to go to Nandi hills for a excursion.
"Hey Vijay! You are gonna come for this excursion" Bhaskar commanded vijay.
This is what they call 'digging ones own grave' ... Vijay had to make exquisite plans to kill Bhaskar. It should look like a accidental fall from the mountain.. He should also take Bhaskar alone detaching him from the friends circle to accomplish the ordeal. Lets see what happens..
It was a jeering journey in the bus. People were singing and dancing. Ananthi was in white dress looked like an angel. Vijay and Bhaskar were sitting in the same seat. Vijay was not involved in the activities.
"I should atleast kill one useless person on earth.. Being stupid is not his fault.. But how can he mock at me.. I am destined for something big.. How can he mock at me for not talking to Ananthi.." Thoughts went like a flocking feather after a bird hunt.
People started talking the same old office stories once they reached Nandi hills. Everyone tried their best to show that they were child-like by their heart. Vijay wanted to act quickly.
"Can you come with me for a walk? I want to talk something personally" Vijay asked Bhaskar.
"Ya.. Why not"
Nandi Hills has a fort built by Tipu sultan. There is a special place called Tipu`s drop from where the prisoners where dropped from the hill. In the current topography if someone falls from Tipu`s bend they will directly come to the second hairpin bend.
"It had been a terrible year for me Bhaskar" Vijay started.
"Hey.. Cool down.. May be you are thinking so much.. Have you been to NIHMANS..? I told you to do so."
"No Bhaskar! I may not need it"
"Hmmm.. you keep turning down my suggestions"
Vijay laughed. The valley infront seemed to echo.
It happened in a split second. "You dont need to live anymore" shouted Vijay and kicked Bhaskar into Tipu`s drop.
Venkatappa received a urgent call. He called two of constables and reached the 2nd hairpin bend of Nandi hills. As the police jeep reached the spot, people moved and made way for Venkatappa.
It was a gory scene. Venkatappa had to bend backwards to see the Tipu`s drop on top . It was like a faint dot.
"Hmmm.. What is name of the victim?" asked Venkatappa.
"Vijay Bhaskar! sir" told one of his constables.
