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I went inside but the only thing on my mind was her. Her face, her voice and her pain.

There was something about it.There was something in her voice , melodious yet painful as if a mystery.... that's too mysterious to be solved.

She is mystery so heinous yet so pious.

And I want to solve her and I will do that.

I went straight to her room because the questions in my mind and heart won't let me be at rest.

There she was standing all serious and looking out of the window. I knocked on the door which was open and she noded
As if she knows who is on the door.

" Kuch puchna tha aapko ? " She asked still looking out of the window.
( You wanted to ask something? )

" Jiji , janti hongi aap....kya puchna chahte hain hum? " She didn't replied when I asked her this but then she looked towards me and again started gazing outside.

( Yes you would know...what I want to ask? )

" Jab prashn pata hain to utar bhi de dijiye ? " I again asked her hoping some reaction but there was none.

( When you know the question than answer it too.)

" Kuch sawaalon ke javaab nahi hote Hukum sa. " She replied in her cold tone , sometimes I wonder if she is still in the ice age period but... leave it.

( Some questions don't have answers Hukum sa.)

" Asa koi sawaal nahi jiska javaab na ho ,Vaidehi !! Haa agar btana nahi chahti to baat alag hain ." I said and then she turned towards me looking directly into my eyes but her eyes they were...empty and then she sighed.

(There's no such question which does not have any answer,Vaidehi !! Although if you don't want to answer that it's a different thing.)

" Aap Vishvaas karte Hain hum par ? " She asked and I replied with a hmm.

( You believe me right ? )

" To Bharosa rakhiye, dhokha nahi denge aapko. Agar humein laga ki aapka jaanna jaruri Hain kuch to bata denge. " She told me as if ordering me to end the topic then and there.

( Then trust me, I won't betray you. If I think that there is something you should know than I would tell you.)

" Bahut Raat hogayi hain Hukum sa , Sojaiye. Shubh raatri." She dismissed the topic and indirectly asked me to leave her room which I obliged to.

( It's quite late Hukum sa, you should sleep. Good night.)

I came back to my room and slept with a heavy heart.

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SHIVANTIKA 'S POV

I don't know Vedu what you are trying to do but I just hope it's not something bad....atleast not for you.

I was just going to sleep when my phone rung.

" Pranam Gurudev. Aap !! " I was shocked to see the caller id that is our kulguru.

( Greetings Gurudev. You!! )

" Pranam Baisa. Kaisi hain aap ? "   Gurudev asked and I replied with positive.

( Greetings Baisa. How are you? )

" Aapne humein yaad kiyaa koi Vishesh kaaran ." I finally asked and he laughed a bit.

( You remembered me any special reason.)

" Aap aaj bhi vaisi hi hain , humesha se adheer. Kaisi hain woh ? " He asked the question after a sigh.

( You are still the same. Impatient from the start . How is she? )

" Aap to humse bhi behtar jaante hain gurudev. " I replied.

( You know better than me Gurudev.)

" Hum vaapis aa rahe hain Jaipur aur phir woh din bhi sameep aa raha hain aur shayad is baar hum unhe niyantrit naa kar paye. " He said much to my peace. I would finally be at peace.

( I am coming back to Jaipur and that day is also near and maybe this time I won't be able to control her.)

" Kahani ka dusra padaav shuru ho chuka hain. Jai Bholenath! " He said and hung up. What did he mean by this.

( The second part of the story has begun. Jai Bholenath ! )

Hey Bholenath Sab thik rakhna !!

( Hey Bholenath keep everything alright.)

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On the other side,

Gurudev was sitting standing outside his abode and gazing at the sky when one of his pupil , who was noticing him since the call, was looking at him with astonishment.

" Kabhi kabhi man me uth rahe prashno ko puch lena chahiye, utar mil jaate hain. " Gurudev said without looking at the man.

( sometimes we should ask the questions hailing in our heart, we might get answers.)

" Maaf kijiyega gurudev par mujhe samajh nahi aarha ki aakhir aapke chahre par dar or glaani ke bhaav kyuu hain. Aap to sirf Mahadev se darte hain to phir aakhir vo kon Hain jisse milne ke vichaar se hi aapke chehre par bhay or asantosh hain. " The man put forward his query infront of his Gurudev who just gave a mysterious smile.

( Pardon me Gurudev but I don't understand why there are emotions of fear and guilt on your face. You only fear the lord Mahadev then who is this person, that there is fear and restlessness on your face just by the thought of meeting her.)

" Kabhi kabhi apne kiye karm ke phal milna ka bhay aapko Jindagi bhar bhaybhit karta hain. Jise hum apna dharm samajh kar karte hain vo karm kisi aur ki jindagi ka abhishaap ban jata hain. Aur Bhaybhit hum khud ke liye nahi hai apitu unke liye hain kyonki is vakt unke andar ki chingari ne Jwala ka roop liya to naash hoga unka bhi aur unse jude logo ka bhi. Unhe Jo kasht mila hain shayad vo na sahan kar paye." Gurudev said with a unreadable expression on his face.

( Sometimes the fear of getting the fruit of your deed haunts you for the rest of your life. The deed we do in pretext of our moral duties , becomes curse for someone else. And I am not afraid for myself but for her because if this time the spark inside her takes form of fire then it would destroy her and the people related to her. The pain which she had get maybe she won't be able to endure.)

He turned and patted the man and went inside leaving the man in dilemma.

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" Veduu ruk jaa....Veduu kyaa kar rahi hain......Jaldi kar na......I am sorry Veduu...
VEDUUUUU......" And I woke up with a jolt. Again these nightmares....they won't let me live in peace.

( Veduu stop.... Veduu what are you doing....hurry up.... I am sorry Veduu.....VEDUUUU....)

Huhhh.....PEACE....How can I forget that I have lost the peace, the solace of my life. How can I be Happy? It's never going to happen again.

I checked the time and it's 3:53 a.m. which is good , I can go for a jog  and I got up from the bed, did my morning routine and went for a jog to the nearby park.

I have to get away from this house, I can't live here for long and I have to stay away from Hukum sa as well. He is good but I am not at all interested in those pre wedding moments with my to be husband.

I was jogging in the park while thinking about these issues when I heard a familiar voice.

" I didn't know that the view before sunrise will be this beautiful and enchanting . " I heard a husky voice behind me and when I turned, I came face to face with the same stranger whom I met a few days ago.

" Ladkiya subah subah itni khoobsurat lagti Hain humein nahi pata tha. " He said folding his hands to his chest and with a smirk on his face.

( I didn't know that girls look this beautiful in the morning.)

" Aap Flirt kar rahe hain humare saath ?" I questioned him with raised eyebrows.

( You are flirting with me.)

" I didn't know that appreciating a beauty is called flirting ." He replied with a smug look on his face.

" Yahan paas mein ek chai ki dukaan hain..." I was saying when he interrupted me.

( There is a tea stall nearby...)

" To chale peene ." He said coyly.

( Then shall we go to drink?)

" Jii nahi. Hum kah rahe the that you should apply there ." I replied instantly

( Not at all . I was saying that you should apply there.)

He frowned his eyebrows in questioning manner.

" Voh kya hain na aap baatein acchi bana lete hain to humein laga chai bhi acchi bana hi lete honge." I said with a sarcastic smile to which he was astonished but then he started laughing.

( Well actually you talk quite good so I thought that maybe you can make good tea as well.)

" Aap philosophy ke saath sarcasm mein bhi acchi hain." He said smiling a bit.

( You are as good in sarcasm as you are in philosophy.)

" That I know, I am quite talented you know. " I replied.

" Chai Ya Coffee ? " He asked and I was frowning.

(Tea or coffee.)

" Aapki talent ki charcha chai ke saath karein ya coffee ke saath? " He asked coyly.

( So should we discuss about your talent on tea or coffee? )

" Umm kar to sakte hain par chai hum peete nahi aur coffee humein peeni nahi hain. " I replied with a bit of smile on my face and move forward. This man is really good with his talks.

( Umm We can do that but I don't drink tea and I don't want to have coffee.)

" Accha naam to bata dijiye aapne kaha tha ki dubara mile to jarur batayengi." He said coming behind me.

( Ok atleast tell the name ,  you said you would definitely tell if we meet again.)

" Vaidehi , Vaidehi Singh." I said.

" Rehan , Rehan Pratap Singh ." He said and I jogged out of the park without replying any further.

Vaidehi....uuhh huhh humarii Vaidehi....
Abse aap humari hain sweetheart.

Look I promised you and here I am but kuch din aur phir tum humesha ke liye meri ho jaogi.......

I went out of that park and started my limo . I was going to my office when my phone rang. It was Maa sa.

" Ji Maa sa " I said.

( Yes  Maa sa )

" Kaise hain aap kunwar sa, aapko to mhari yaad aave koni to meh sochya mhane hi phone karan padsi. " Maa sa said.

( How are you Kunwar sa, You don't remember us so I thought that I would have to call you.)

" Hum thik hain aap btaiye aapne kaise call Kiya. " I asked with a no nonsense tone.

( I am fine you tell why did you call?)

" Kunwar sa aap Jaipur mein hain to humare pushtani Mandir me dhog de aaiyega aur chadava bhi chada dijiyega. " She said and after humming I cut the call.

( Kunwar sa you are in Jaipur then visit our ancestral temple and donate things too.)

I don't like these things because I know that it's just a show off. If you really worship them then be a devotee without any selfishness but no it's just a show for the world that these royal family have to do.

I just reached my room without getting caught by anyone when I got a call.

" Mam , She is getting out of control. We need you here, she hasn't eaten anything in the past 6 hours. " A terrified and timid voice came from the other side.

"What the fuck is wrong with you people? She hasn't eaten anything from the PAST 6 HOURS and you are telling me this now.Why am I still enduring you ? Connect me with Addy." I yelled, are they insane? They haven't told me anything. wow , I have a bunch of idiots working for me.

" Mam." Addy greeted.

" Cut the crap Addy , What is this? You are hiding things for me, well I will deal with this later first of all get that women out of the house and Just control her anyhow? " I said the last line in a desperate tone.

" Mam....I think you...you should just talk to her for once ." She said in a bit of afraid tone.

" I can't Addy....I can't. " I replied defeated.

" But Mam I am afraid that this time I will be able to handle the situation. " She said and I rubbed my forehead in tension and frustration.

" Get her here Addy with all the precautions. " I finally said in a defeated tone.

" Copy that Mam. Don't worry. Not even a single rule will be neglected. That's my promise to you." She said in a assuring tone.

" I hope so Addy.Take care." I said cutting the call and sat on the bed with a thud.

How will I handle this now? I have to do something.

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