27. Shivayya warns Shivaram

CHAPTER 27

Shivayya warns Shivaram

Rowdies with machus came in 20 jeeps under the leadership of Oblesh. In front of them were Shivaram and Manohar’s cars with security. The whole village became alert.

Satya came with Shivayya’s followers to Shivayya’s house. “They are bringing all the gundas.”

Shivayya said confidently, “Don’t worry. We will apply Subash marg. They will understand only then. Are our people alert?”

Satya said, “Each is ready to remove the heads of 10 people. People from surrounding villages are also arriving to show our strength.”

Youth were seen arriving from the nearby villages with machus and sticks.

Suddenly Manohar and Shivaram’s cars stopped in front of Shivaram’s house. They got down. Security men surrounded the place.

Naga shouted, “Eh bastard! You ran away with my bride and married her. Now come out if you dare.”

Shivaram said, “Eh Laxmi, leave that fellow and come. I will give you a new life.”

Villagers gathered around. Shivayya came out with Laxmi. He looked at everyone. Then he looked at Shivaram. “Take your daughter if you dare. Let me see.”

Shivaram said, “Eh Laxmi, leave him and come. I will get you married again.”

Laxmi said, “I am ashamed to call you my father. I am proud to have such a great husband. Please leave.”

Shivaram got angry. He approached her and caught hold of her arm. “Will you come or not?”

Shivayya got angry. He hit Shivaram one punch and he fell far away. Security men came to attack Shivayya.

Shivayya clicked his fingers. “None of you will survive.”

Naga confronted Shivayya. “She is my bride. I don’t care if she was spoilt by sleeping with you. I will keep her in my house.”

He looked at Laxmi. “Come, my dear.”

Laxmi said seriously, “If Shivayya hits you; you will land in your house.”

Naga did not care. He hit Shivayya, who played football with him.

Rowdies came in 20 jeeps. They all got down with machus in their hands.

Shivayya said, “If even one of you move, this fellow’s body will be the first to fall.”

Manohar shouted, “Eh! You all keep away. Don’t hit him.”

Shivayya said seriously, “Don’t think that only you know how to use machus for low jobs.”

He clicked the fingers of his left hand. “Just watch.”

Village youth raised their heads. Thousands of people appeared.

Shivayya said, “None of you will survive if I give just one signal. A new cemetery will have to be created for you.”

He looked at Manohar. “I have been watching your game since I was a child. You have destroyed the jilla.”

He pointed to Shivaram. “This man, who is my uncle, has destroyed his jilla. Just watch from today onwards. I will make you lose your deposit if you stand even in the panchayat elections.”

Shivaram said angrily, “We will see how that will happen. We will not let you survive.”

They all got into their cars and left.