What If: Underworld
Chapter 1 – The Hospital
We are shown a hospital where a huge crowd of reporters can be seen, trying to enter inside. News reporters are saying:
"At this time, we are standing outside one of the biggest hospitals in Mumbai city."
A film star actress's daughter, Sakshi, who was assaulted by some people, has been admitted to the hospital for several days.
The police are also waiting for the doctor to come out.
The report says:
Sakshi is 17 years old. Until now, it is not known who did this.
The actress's name is Priya Joshi.
Police:
"Ma'am, do you have any enemies who could do this to your daughter?
Ma'am, I can understand your condition right now, but we must do our duty."
Priya:
In a calm voice, "I don't know who did this. Please keep these reporters away from my daughter."
Police Officer:
"Okay, ma'am," and he walks away.
One police officer talks to another:
"What kind of mother is she? No one knows who the father is, where he is from, or even his name. And she is not crying like a normal woman. She has been standing silently since she arrived."
"The poor girl suffered badly. First, her father left her, and now this happened to her.
I heard she was tortured for three days."
At that moment, the doctor comes out.
Priya:
"Doctor, how is my daughter? Is she okay now?"
Doctor:
"Yes, she is out of danger.
She is unconscious right now, but she will regain consciousness soon."
Priya:
"Can I meet her?"
Doctor:
"Yes, you can. But do not ask her any questions.
She was repeatedly calling for her father. If possible, call her father. She will recover faster."
As soon as Priya hears this, she is shocked. Her entire past comes back to her mind — when Sakshi was young, some boys tried to touch her, and Priya killed them all.
Doctor:
"What happened, ma'am?"
Priya:
"Nothing."
She goes inside the room and starts crying.
Then a brief explanation of the world is given:
In this world, every country is controlled by powerful families, not by prime ministers. Even the country's prime minister cannot go against the underworld. There is massive bloodshed in this world.
At present, the underworld is ruled by the Wolf Family, and their decision is final.
Sakshi:
Slowly opens her eyes and starts crying.
"Mom, I am in a lot of pain… Mom, please save me from those people."
Priya:
"Doctor! Doctor! Please come quickly, what is happening to my daughter?"
"Son, I am here. No one will hurt you. No one will harm you."
Saying this, she hugs her daughter.
Then Sakshi faints again and, while losing consciousness, says:
"Mom… I want to meet Dad… please call him…"
Hearing this, Priya starts crying.
At that moment, the doctor arrives.
Doctor:
"Please, ma'am, you should go outside."
Priya:
She leaves the room, still looking at her daughter.
Outside, a police officer is standing.
Priya:
"You leave now. My daughter is not in a condition to say anything."
The police officer rudely says:
"What is your name? I will call the Police Commissioner right now."
Priya:
"Do it. Don't teach me my duty."
When Priya calls, the Police Commissioner does not answer.
Police Officer:
"No one will answer your call."
Priya:
Someone will answer.
She calls again. The phone starts ringing. A man answers, but his face is not shown. He only says, "Hello."
He is sitting inside a bus.
As soon as Priya says "Hello" —
The man cuts the call.
She says "Hello" once again…
The chapter ends here.