A Ghost's Unfulfilled Wish - 17

Chapter 17

Mr.Narayan's heart started beating faster, he took his water bottle and gulped down some water, with little fear he continued watching the video, the record was going on for the entire night and the figure was seen sitting beside John throughout... And next morning it was seen going behind John. after that, though the video was 'ON' the figure was nowhere to be seen in the video... Mr. Narayan started sweating. He reached out for the AC remote to decrease the temp, but it was already set to the lowest temperature.

He was always interested in the subject of ghosts and their existence but now he was scared, he thought to himself “does that mean the ghost is always with John? If that's true is this ghost with him now? Here in the office?” Mr. Narayan started shivering, he took the mobile put in his pocket, walked towards John and asked John to join him for a smoke, they both walked to the smoking zone... Mr. Narayan lit his cigarette and John asked “why do you look so tensed?” He gave back the mobile to John and asked him to watch the video, John watched the video and Mr. Narayan kept looking at his face for any reactions, John looked very calm while watching, his boss was surprised... “There is nothing in this video,” said John, Narayan grabbed the phone to check and to his surprise this time when he watched the video "ghost figure" was not visible..."What's happening?” asked John in confusion, Narayan didn't want to disclose it to John without any proof hiding his fear he said “John, tell me how was your trip and did you feel someone's presence even while you were on the trip?”.

“Yes I did” replied John and told him about how he and his friends were attacked by a ghost and how their car was possessed, he even told him about those footprints in the room and about meeting the Swami ji ... “Have you kept the lemon safe with you?? Which Swamiji gave it to you? Asked Narayan. “Nope I threw it” replied John casually. "but why??” questioned a shocked Narayan “because he said ghost left us,” said John, after a few seconds Mr. Narayan asked, “do you at least have Swamiji's no?”. “Yes I do,” said John and took out his wallet but he didn't find Swamiji's card "it must be at home or in the car," said John... “I need his number! Go find it and bring it to me” ordered Narayan. John was a little taken aback.” I will but why do you need that number and why did you ask me to record?” questioned John.” I will tell you for sure but not now, let's get back to work” and he walked. John too walked away in confusion.

John got busy with his work, But Narayan was so restless, he decided to recheck the video. he took out his mobile turn on the video recorder on it focusing it towards John. He went sat beside John as if he had some doubts with the project. After a few minutes Narayan came back to his desk, He took his phone, saved the video and then started watching it. He saw the same figure in baby pink salwar with open hair beside John. All of sudden He heard someone laugh out loud close by, Narayan threw his mobile in fear. he heard the laugh continue as he stood shivering and sweating. the minute laugh stopped he slowly went to pick his phone.. the Figure appeared and Bellowed "Stop bothering me"

Narayan threw his phone again, walked out screaming “John!! John!! come with me!!!” everyone in the office looked at him as if he was a madman and John got worried thinking he messed up with the project holding John's hand he dragged him to his cabin, “Narayan is everything okay? Why are you upset?” asked John, without replying Narayan grabbed his phone which was on the floor he asked John to watch the video, but all John saw was a video where he and his boss were talking, Narayan exclaimed “did you see that?!? Did you see that?”. “ See what?” asked John. “ Did you not see the ghost next to you?” John looked again “Ghost? No, I can see only us both talking”... Placing his palm on his forehead freaking out Narayan shouted “oh God… I think you are in trouble John trust me.. a ghost is following you, it might even be with you here right now!!”... John was confused he looked around people in the office were still staring at Narayan, John made him sit gave him some water and asked him to relax; Narayan screamed” I am telling you there is a ghost here and you want me to relax? Fine, you carry on, one day you will realize and you will come to me”, John still stood there Narayan yelled at him angrily “I told you to leave!!” John walked out.

The next three days Narayan did not show up for work and John got really busy, he had no other thoughts other than the project... John and Fayaz (his colleague who is also working for this project) received mail from Narayan to prepare a PPT and that they should give a presentation tomorrow. Both John and Fayaz got busy preparing for PPT... It was 6 in the evening, John shut down his laptop put it in the draw and said bye to Fayaz “is your PPT ready?” asked Fayaz... John said” yes, see you tomorrow” and walked out...

The next morning, John reached office and Fayaz was already at his desk. Narayan walked in right after John and apologized to him for the way he behaved the other day. He then asked both Fayaz and John to join him in the conference room for the presentation. Narayan asked John to start the presentation but Fayaz said “let me do it first”, Narayan was ok with that, but without starting the presentation Fayaz was busy searching for something on his laptop. “why are you making us wait?” asked Narayan,” let.. uhh..let John start” he replied.... Narayan asked John to start the presentation...

John started his presentation but throughout the presentation, Fayaz looked upset and angry. The minute John completed his presentation Fayaz said “Narayan, I would like to talk to you in person”...” Yes, we can but after the presentation” replied Narayan. “No I want to talk to you now” insisted Fayaz. Irritated, Narayan told John to get back to work and that he will call him back after some time... John nodded at him walked out. Fayaz said, “I had kept my PPT ready but now it's deleted, I think someone has deleted it from my laptop”. “ What are you saying? What’s with all the drama? Narayan raised his voice, “stop giving me excuses. I will give you three hours. I want the presentation ready. now you may leave!!” yelled Narayan...

Fayaz walked out and Narayan went back to his cabin; he saw John was busy working, Narayan had not forgotten about the ghost he wanted to recheck if the ghost is still with him, as he has access to CCTV cameras at office, he started watching them he gave previous day's date the video started but ghost was not beside John anymore, Narayan kept forwarding and something made him pause, he saw Fayaz logging into John's laptop and deleting his PPT and the minute he did that "ghost" appeared...

Narayan's heart stopped for a second. He continued watching. Fayaz left office once he deleted PPT from John's laptop but after he left he saw John's laptop turning on and all that was deleted was restored. Then he saw Fayaz's laptop turning on and his document being deleted... Narayan immediately asked John to come to his cabin, John came in and Narayan played the video starting from Fayaz deleting his documents, John was shocked “why is he doing this?” Narayan gestured him to keep watching. John could not see the ghost but he saw his and Fayaz laptop was 'ON' and some invisible person was working on it, John was horrified… he felt his blood turn cold. with hands on his head, He flopped down on the chair.