The Dream

Part VI

“What! Mrs. Wilson’s son has filed this case against her.” Andrew exclaimed. “Not only this, he and his wife thrown her out after getting the property.” I said. “So what are you planning to do?” Andrew asked. “Well, Mrs Wilson doesn’t want the property so I am just going to make him agree for compromise and pay for Mrs Wilson’s expenses.” I replied. “Just stay with me and do what I said.” I continued.

The trial was at 10 AM. It was 8:45 AM by the time we reached Mrs Wilson’s house. Mrs Wilson’s son came out shouting as we knocked the door, “I told already that this time I won’t make a settlement and take back the charges, let her rot in jail,  why the hell you are disturbing me, get lost.” He said and was about to shut the door on our face. I gave a signal to Andrew and he caught the door and I slipped in and by the time Mrs Wilson’s son turned to stop me Andrew came in too. “So what did you say you would let her rot in jail?” I raised my voice and said. “Do you think you would do as you wish and we would watch? Listen Mr, I know you tricked your mom and took over the entire property. You made her sign the documents just after her operation two year back when she was not in full consciousness. I have witnesses too who can prove it and turn those documents null and void. You would turn penniless in a day.” I continued. “Well, you are still supplying wine without license isn’t it? Andrew how many years for illegal toxicant supply?” I asked looking at Andrew. “5 years with a huge fine, sometimes it can be extended” Andrew coolly replied.

“Are you threatening me right now?” asked Mrs Wilson’s son. I turned to him and replied with a smile “No not at all, this is called settlement, mutual settlement.”

We rushed back towards the court. It was 9:50 AM. “It’s almost time.” Andrew said. “I know, Racheal would manage it.” I said. Trial started and Racheal requested for 15mins buffer. I asked her to take over till the time I reach as I was stuck in traffic. She started the defence. She started the case by stating all the facts presented by the prosecutor wrongly. Prosecutor kept on correcting her but she didn’t pay any heed. Finally he raised his voice and said “Can’t you hear me?” “You are annoyed because I didn’t listen to you for last 10mins, just imagine my client was not heard for more than two years” She calmly said. Everyone was looking at her. She continued “A lady who has always helped the needy, comforted all who were deserted was living like a beggar from past 2years. She not only lost her wealth but also her voice. Nobody would hear her mourning in that silence. No one to care, to feed, to understand. She asked for help to everyone but faced disappointment only. When hunger was out of control she stole a loaf of bread, when she was all drenched in rain water, she stole a car cover to hide herself as no one let her in and this time on such extreme cold night she found a shawl at the doorstep of a house took it to cover her. Don’t you think we as citizens missed somewhere that has led her do all this? Should she really be punished?”

“Well, we all sympathize with her, but law and order cannot be established based on sentiments. If we go on like this then every criminal will come with a sentimental story behind his act. That’s why I request my lord this case should be considered purely on law and not on sentiments.” Appealed prosecutor. “Well after listening to both the parties…”judge was about to declare the judgement. I rushed in and shouted “Wait a minute.” I shouted. I was almost out of breath. Everybody turned towards me. “My lord before you declare the judgement please have a look at this.” I moved towards Racheal handed her the case settlement papers. She looked at it and forwarded it to the judge. After looking at the letter judge said, “Mr James the victim has agreed for out of court settlement and wishes to withdraw the legal actions against her. So this case is dismissed.”

Mrs Wilson walked to me and cried in my arms. I felt glad. I and Steve went to drop Mrs Wilson at an Old age home. “You were great today!!” exclaimed Steve while we were returning. “I wished I would have realised before.” I said with a sigh. “Atleast you did and saved her, that’s what is more important.” Steve said in a comforting tone. “Well I wish I could be like you, calm and full of warmth.” I said and looked at him. Our eyes were locked for a few seconds. Ahh!! I felt a little awkward. “Except your look.” I said to make the atmosphere light. Well I also meant that he should change his style. “Is it that bad?” He asked. “Hmm, you look like a grandpa next door.” I replied and started to tease him.

I was so tired that I slept off as soon as I finished my dinner. I thought I can sleep well. But again I was tormented with my dream. This time it was day I walked down the alley but there was no one around. I reached the square. Somebody hit hard on my head from back and I fell unconscious. I woke up and found myself in a different place like the last time. It seemed like a hotel. There was a couple who were checking in. I went close to them. “Finally we are together after 1 year. It was such a pain.” Said the lady. “Pain is all gone, it’s a new start. Forget everything.” The man said and kissed the lady’s forehead. I was right behind them so I couldn’t see their faces. They turned around and the women bumped into me. She turned to me saying sorry and I woke up.

What was that? That didn’t even make a sense. Was it a new clue.

...to be continued