Cry of Shadows - Chapter 4

Chapter 4

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Azad was walking restlessly in front hotel Taj. He saw a silver Pajero entering the gate of Taj.

 "Yes, Jean has reached. I hope Mathew is with him", he thought.

Jean got out of the car along with a lean dark man with a broad smile.

"Bonjour Jean"

"That’s Amazing Azad, you learned a word in French to greet me"

 "Haha, hope Mathew didn’t trouble you. Was he in the right place when you went searching for him?"

"Yes, indeed. Mathew was there and that’s how  I could reach safely.

Dhanu came walking towards them.

Azad, "Meet Dhanu, Dhanu this is Jean"

"Hello Jean, hope you had a nice flight. I’ve heard your voice several times. Rather I thought to have a video chat with you, but then there are security issues. But I like this surprise"

"Hello Dhanu, Nice to meet you,  I’ve heard a lot about your software related work, especially your work on deciphering animal conversation is well known to the technical publications of France as well"

"I am honoured, Jean. Hope to meet you soon for further discussion on this issue"

Mathew was standing in a corner watching the three gentlemen talk. Probably he is the fourth man who knows about the visit of Jean outside the Ministry. Mathew is known for his quick wits and also his carelessness. After Jean walked to his suite, Azad, Dhanu and Mathew got into the Scorpio and they left the premises of Taj.

Jean walked into the restroom of his suite and washed his face. He heard a knock on the door.

"Who is it?"

"Luggage Sir"

"Hold on, I am coming". Jean opened the door and got his luggage. He paid some tips to the person who was carrying the luggage.

"Sir Please call 9 for reception and 1055 for room service. Have a pleasant stay sir", Hotel assistant was courteous in his facial expression.

"Thank you", Jean locked the door when he left.

He checked the suite, it was quite spacious and comfortable. He had a view of sea and rocky hills. He wanted to know about the place where he was staying. He called the reception,

"Hello, I am calling from Suite 107"

"Yes Sir"

"What is the place called? I know it is in the capital of Kerala but do you have a specific name for this place”.

"Yes Sir, this place is called Kovalam"

"Kovalam?"

"Yes Sir, Kovalam. You will see lot of tourists from your country visiting this place during this season."

"Ah, that’s nice to know"

"Do let us know if you would like to go out in our cab" The receptionist seemed to be engaged in selling her hotel products to Jean.

"No, Thankyou. But I would really inform you in advance if I need one"

"Have a good evening Sir"

"You too, bye", Jean hanged the phone.

He lay down on the bed. He was quiet tired and soon he slipped into deep sleep. Jean woke up hearing the knock. He opened the door.

"Yes"

"Sorry to disturb you Sir. Officer Azad asked me to handover this packet to you".

"Oh, thank you."

What's there in it? Jean was surprised and was quiet eager to check it out.