Author: Madhumita

Chapter 5 Raina fall on her knees. A frantic female voice chanting Maha Mritunjaya Mantra boomed in her ears. She tightly closed her ears with her hands. Tears escaped from her eyes. Again a feeling of emptiness swallowed up. But suddenly she felt a hand covered her mouth, before understanding anything, she felt herself dragged. Her mobile fall down from her hand. She struggled to get out of the hold. She noticed five men surrounded her. All their faces are covered with clothes. She kicked the man who is standing in front of her . At the same time, she…

Rishabh also carefully looked at Phooli. His sixth sense giving him hints that this lady definitely knows something about the mystery of Kamalpura. Suddenly, he heard his mobile ringing & also noticed many irritated looks on him. He checked his phone, His Senior calling. He looked at Raina who is still in a hypnotic state, he supported her against a pillar of temple. “Raina, I need to attend the call. Please just stay here. Don’t go anywhere. I will be back in minutes.” Rishabh left the temple, came outside & stood in a corner where no one can notice him…

Ramesh parked the car at a distance from the temple. Rishabh & Raina got down from the car. They saw many villagers are going towards temple with puja thali in their hands. They also came near the temple. Both felt tension in the whole atmosphere, whereas village festivals are full of joy & happiness. Rishabh stopped at his track as soon as he heard a tune. He looked here & there & noticed a middle aged lady playing an instrument sitting in the stairs of temple. Raina looked at him. Raina- What happened? Rishabh pointed his finger towards that lady.…

Princess Sandhya was riding her white mare. Cool breeze of morning soothing her face. It’s her habit to watch sunrise daily & spend some time alone in the river side. A soft nicker from her horse, she realized they are nearing the river. A frown appeared on her face to sense she is not alone in the river side. After coming more closer, she found a man offering worship to sun from his posture. Though she is only seeing his back, but she can say He is a warrior from his well built figure & strong muscles. First ray of…

A lady dressed in Royal Attire was sitting beside a river holding a new born baby in her hands. “My Son” she murmured & lovingly caressing her son. His small hands touched her face & gave a toothless smile. She failed to hold her tears any longer & they made their way out. She fed her milk to her son & he soon fell asleep in the comfort of his mother lap. She carefully looked at his handsome face & kissed his forehead. She wiped her tears & put her son in a basket. “What if he drown? What if…

Raina Sharma, a Junior Research Associate in Archaeological Survey of India was keenly looking at some pictures in laptop. Ajay Mehta, Raina’s colleague and rakhi’ brother, lazily sitting beside her spreading his legs in another chair and sipping coffee. Raina- Ajay bhaiya, the place is beautiful. From where you get the pictures & details of this place? Ajay- From my grandfather’s old research papers. You know, from British era our family was part of ASI. I asked dad about this place, but he said, he has no idea. Raina- wow, this place was the capital of some ancient kingdom &…

After ending all the rituals and signing registry paper in front of marriage register, they are brought together to dine. Radhika was pretty hungry as she has not eaten anything from morning. Radhika grabbed the plate and started eating but she noticed Arjun beside her. He is not eating properly rather say he is only tasting items. Radhika looked at his tired face and murmured “You are not eating anything?” He shook his head gesturing that he is not hungry and replied “You Eat” in his deep, husky voice. Radhika felt pity on him. He is looking too much exhausted…

Marriage Day, There was not many relatives present in Arjun’s place. It was dadi’s instruction to invite only the close ones. First all the members of Arjun’s family suggested Registry marriage, but as Radhika is the only child of her parents and they have some expectation in their daughter marriage, so all agreed for traditional wedding. From morning , Arjun was sitting alone in his room closing the door from inside. He was never very comfortable around relatives plus he don’t want anybody come inside his room and talk useless. Neil was busy in arrangements. Dadi skipped almost all the…

“Give me her number Neil, I want to say everything to her and her family.” Arjun almost pleaded to his brother Neil. Neil- What you want to say Radhika and her family? They already knew everything about you and your past. Arjun- No, I know dadi and Choti Maa definitely gave them false hopes. Neil, why don’t you people understand that I can’t accept anyone else in my life. Neil tightly hold his brother and said in an angry voice. Neil- Now, you tell me why can’t you? You are so selfish, you don’t care about us. Arjun please, we…