27August 2, 2024
Muliaman Prison
It was the first time that Sanath had spoken over the phone with Manisha since his transfer to Muliaman Prison. Both their lives had changed, but the dynamics of their conversation remained the same. Sanath kept questioning Manisha's faith in his goodness when he was "clearly flawed", while Manisha kept urging Sanath to play along for her sake.
"Did you really meet my parents? What's wrong with you?"
"Relax, Sanath. I just asked them a few simple questions."
"Simple? Heck, you absolved me of all responsibility for my brother's death. What were you thinking?"
Manisha's grip on the phone weakened, just like her resolve. She was no psychiatrist. Trying to convince Sanath of his innocence in even one murder was not a task for her to take up.
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