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Part- 10

Precap:- Raghav and Kalpi got stuck due to breakdown of their car and spent the entire night together where a women of not this era came in Raghav's dream to kill him but failed.

Raghav and Kalpi were standing at the entrance of the palace where the entire Royal family alongwith Munimsa and Kalpi's elder brother Omkar were looking at them with questioning eyes. They had numerous questions. It was their good fortune that no body had seen them when they reached home. It was dawn and except the people standing before RagNa no one was awake.

"Bhaisa aap yahan?" Kalpi's question broke the uncomfortable silence that had spread across the palace. She was surprised coz just a day before she was informed he was coming and today he was here. "Just came half hour before. Where were you the entire night?" It sounded more of like an accusation. Kalpi looked at him with tearful eyes. She couldn't think a bit that her own brother will ask her a question and that too in such a tone. Before she could answer Raghav stepped in. He knew Kalpi will find it difficult to handle the situation.

"Our car broke down." Certain amount of trust seeped in everybody's eyes on knowing the reason but they were still not convinced. Munimsa was feeling embarrassed. The only thought that was running in his mind was what the entire Royal family will think of Kalpana? What image they will carry for her? They will surely not think of her in good terms. The loyalty with which he has served this family will go for a toss and he will be given a place in the bad names, the one who used his daugter to get into Royals. This was certainly not the manner in which he wanted to be remembered.

"Hukumsa we searched all the roads that leads to our state. We couldn't find them." The security head who had gone on a search with his team came back with a defeated look. "They are here. Their car broke down and so got stuck." Relief seeped into his eyes but soon it was replaced with inquisition. "Kunwarsa may I ask you one question?" "Sure" "Which way you took to come back home?" "Excuse me! What sort of question is this?" Raghav gave a puzzled look mixed with anger to the security head. "I'm sorry Kunwarsa but your car broke down then how did you manage to get in here." Makhan interrupted in between "We managed to find a garage and got it repaired." "What???" It was quite loud for everyone to get startled.

"Whats wrong in that???" Hukumsa asked looking at the strange expressions on the guard. "Hukumsa there are only two ways to come here. One got blocked last night and the work is still on to clear it and the other one has no garage. It has jungle on both the sides. We had taken that very same road and trust me their is no garage on either sides of the road. In fact you hardly find any human there!" All were shocked to the core. Munimsa was feeling more and more humiliated. He was unable to look into Rajasaab's eyes. He just cannot bear any accusation nor any kind of mistrust for his daughter in their eyes. Suspicions were rising in everybody's mind.

The only thing that registered in Raghav and Kalpana's mind was there is no garage on that road. After that it got numb. What was that which happened with them last night??? Was it an illusion or something else??? Kalpana was feeling giddy but somehow managed to control herself and stand firm on the ground. Raghav was standing with blank expression. He didn't know what to answer. He was relating everything to that dream. "Aise kaise koi garage nai hai." Makhan said loudly. "I was there with the mechanic when he was repairing the car." "Makhan there is no garage on that road." The security head reiterated. "There is one. May be you failed to see it." Makhan said out loud to emphasise his statement. "It cannot happen!!!" The security head matched his tone with him. "It did happen beacuse you didn't take the way from which I have brought them here." Again all of them were left baffled with his statement. "So you want to say there is one more way to reach here." "Yes there is. I'm a driver and its in my nature to find new routes to home for emergencies like last night. Why would I take the risk to bring Kunwarji and Kalpana baisa from that jungle road?" His words were making sense to everyone and somehow manage to handle the situation that was slipping out from hands. "But..." "Leave it...Makhan is a driver he must have found another route. Its his duty." The guard nodded and left while Makhan passed a victory smile. He just could not see suspicious look on everyones face for his Kunwarji and Baisa. During this entire scene Omi was watching Raghav and Kalpi warily. He noted their expressions throughout the conversation and their blank faces were telling him an altogether different story.

"Kalpana you must be tired come lets have tea." "Nai Ranisa we will now leave for home" Munimsa intervened in between and after looking at Rajasaab for permission left with Omi and Kalpana. Raghav also retired to his room stating he was too tired to have anything and want to catch some sleep. Kalpana also gave the same reason to her Babasa and Bhaisa and went towards her room. She was not in a condition to answer any question thrown on her.

Raghav was pacing to and fro in his room. "We had taken the same route then why only we found the garage and not Khajan Singhji (The security head)?" A chill ran through his spine. He thought for a while and after few moments with trembling hands he opened his wallet and counted the money. He got fixed at his place. The wallet fell down and all the notes dropped on the floor. The wallet was full; the money given to the mechanic was also there in the wallet. He now knew very well it was a trap set up by that lady who came into his dream. "I must have to tell Kalpana about this. She should know, last night we got ourselves into such a big trouble."

"The description given by Khajan Singhji is similar to the route we have taken to reach home. It had jungle on both the sides. Why only we saw that garage??? Something's missing but what???" It was as if Raghav knew what Kalpana might be thinking. Her phone buzzed and she came out of her thought process. On seeing the name of the caller she was in a dilemma whether to pick up or not? Since there was no one in the room she took the call. "Hello" "What took you so long in answering the call? Is anyone around?" "No" "Then" "Kya kaam hai kunwarji?" "Kalpana I know aaj bahut kuch hua and I know ki shayad iske baad Munim Kakasa tumhe kabhi hamare paas aane bhi na de but kalpana tumhe hamare saath chalna hoga!!!" "Kunwarji please come to the point. I'm unable to understand anything." He took a deep breath and told her everything. The phone fell off from Kalpana's hand. There was no movement from either side. He knew it is a big information and she needs time to digest the same. "Oh my God!!! It was a trap!!!" She came out of her trance and picked up the phone again. "Ye aap kya keh rahe hai?" He heard her shaky voice and figured out what impact it has put on her. "Thats why I'm saying you have to come with me. We'll have to meet Guru Dadaji. Now I cannot wait till Sunday. You have to call him today itself and we will meet him tomorrow. How you will manage to come with me I don't know? But this is something very serious and I won't go alone. Do you get it?" His anger was evident in the tone. She was torn in between her father's respect & wish against which she cannot think of making any move and her love for Raghav which was forcing her to come up with an excuse to accompany him tomorrow.

She was unable to think anything clearly. All her thoughts were now occupied by that unseen devil woman who was after them for reason unknown. She went to the temple to offer prayers to Matarani (Goddess). At this moment it was only she who can help her out from this dangerous situation. "Where are you going?" "Babasa I'm going to temple." She knew her father trusts her but last night was enough to make him conscious about her whereabouts and she cannot blame him. "Bhaisa will you accompany me please." His father felt relieved and Omkar happily agreed to go with her. Standing before the idol of Goddess she seek her blessings to help her and Raghav to find the truth behind this mystery. She knew her opponent is more powerful but she will fight against the unseen, unknown spirit. After offering prayers Omi took her to a certain deserted place. "Bhaisa ye kya hai? Aap hame yahan kyun laye hai?" "I know Kalpana what is bothering Babasa because of which he called me here but you're my little sister I just cannot go on and preach you or make you understand things without giving you a chance to explain your side. I want to know from you and I want to know the actual thing, the truth.

Nandini came in Raghav's room. Since the time he has entered the palace she has seen him tensed. She gently put her hand on his shoulder and he turned as if that lady came again. She was shocked to see his expressions and it was too late for him to cover it up. "What happened Bhaisa? Why were you so shocked?" "Nothing as such is there Nandini. You came here suddenly so...aur kuch nai" "Don't lie! I'm younger to you but I am not too small to understand your expressions. What is bothering you? I want to know and I won't leave from here until you tell me the exact story. I cannot see you like this!" He looked at his sister, happy that she understands him so well but wondering whether to tell her the incidents or not." "Bataye Bhaisa kya hua?"

Kalpana and Raghav explained the entire series of incident that started with his entry in the state. Nandini gasped on hearing that her brother got locked in the bathroom while his room's door was locked from inside. Omkar was shocked to hear that her sister was near to death not once but twice. At the end both were rendered speechless when Kalpana and Raghav told them respectively about the last night incident. While Omkar found it hard to believe Nandini almost screamed when she looked at the notes. It was same in number before he gave to the mechanic. "How is this possible? You were going through so much and you didn't even once told me about any of these things. Why???" "I didn't know whether you will believe me or not. I had no idea how will you react on these incidents!" "Bhaisa, you are my brother. If you will say something with this much seriousness why will I not take it in the manner it is supposed to be taken?" Raghav hugged his little sister. He felt light. Now he has someone at home with whom he can share his fears.

"If somebody at your place would have told me all this I would have probably laughed and dismissed those accidents as mere coincidences but it is coming from you and I just cannot ignore it without giving a second thought. Kaplana its a serious thing. She also told him about Raghav's decision to meet Guru Dadaji reagrding this matter and get a possible solution for it. "I think he is right. May be he will tell you both how to deal with it. "Bhaisa there is a problem. What problem?" She looked at her brother expectantly and he understood what she meant. "Don't worry I'll handle it. You go with Raghav and meet him tomorrow only, before anything worse happens its better you both go and clear your doubts. She smiled with a glint in her eyes. She was overwhelmed to see her brother supporting her but at the same time she felt guilty for not telling him about her feelings for Raghav. She hugged him tightly and he too responded.

"Guruji they are coming to meet you." "Allow them when she calls for meeting." "Lekin kal toh shanivaar hai aapne Ravivaar kaha tha." "She is getting powerful day by day, its important they start their search to know the unknown." Madhav nodded in agreement. Soon Kalpana called and she was allowed to meet him tomorrow early in the morning. She informed Raghav about the same. Now the most difficult task in hand was to find a suitable excuse. Both of them knew Munimsa was not going to allow Raghav to come near to Kalpana nor will he allow her to visit the palace and by any chance go near to him. Things have become difficult after last night incident and only one person can help both of them, Omkar.

"Kalpana I certainly won't face much problem but how will you accompany me? Have you thought about it?" "I don't know Kunwarji. My mind is not working at all. Do you have any idea?" "Kalpana there is something that I want to tell you." "What?" He sighed and after a brief moment told her about how he narrated the entire series of incident to his sister. Kalpana was taken aback with this sudden revelation. She too had told her brother everything. "I guess I should tell him." she thought and told him her part. He was equally surprised but knew she too needsd someone to share her fears and feelings. Both were happy to find a strong support in their siblings.

The day passed with no unusual happenings and Raghav and Kalpi thanked God amd their stars and moreover Makhan for lying with so much conviction.

Kalpana was getting ready early in the morning and was thrilled as well as scared from inside. There were hundreds and thousands of questions running in her mind which needed answers but more than that there was one big problem how will she get out from her? "Kalpi lets go" Omkar's voice broke her trance. She was confused but before she can ask he answered them. "Kalpana Babasa is not going to allow you to go alone. I have planned everything lets leave or else we will be late and Guru Dadaji will get angry." Her happiness knew no bounds. She thanked her stars for giving her such an understanding brother. While coming down she was confronted by her father and as said Omi handled situation. "Babasa since now I am going to stay here anx you know I have taken office I thought to take her there and get the interior planning done. Ab ghar mei agar designer hai toh bahar se kharcha kyun karvana." He got convinced with his explanation and the duo left. Inside the car she hugged her brother tightly. "Thank you Bhaisa." "Kalpi I am always there for you. Remember that."

After receiving message from Kalpi Raghav after good 1.5 hrs headed for the destinatiom but to his utter surprise his Babasa questionned him. "Where are you going Raghav?" He stood at his place and looked at his father. It wasn't a casual question but a serious one. "Babasa why are you asking me this question? Are you doubting me?" "No...no...I don't its just that today is Saturday, weekend so there is no office. And you don't have any friends here so I was just asking." "Bhaisa you are still standing here jaan hai na hume. You promised me that you will spend this entire weekend with me. I have made so many plans, now don't start spoiling my mood. Chalein ab." (Nandini who had seen her brother stuck in a tight situation immediately came in to help him out. "Aap dono bahar jaa rahe hai?" Buasa who was also present asked out of curiosity. "Ji Buasa we have plans for the entire day. I am going to shop till I drop." "okay then go on and enjoy." The duo left while Raghav wondered how much last night has impacted his family's mind!"

They all met at the point pre-decided and Raghav and Kalpi were surprised to see each others siblings. But they very well knew what and why there are here."

When they reached at the ashram Raghav was looking at the place with awe. It was serene and peaceful. Holiness and purity spread all across the place. It distinguished from the other places he had seen before and this was also one of the proofs that the man inside the ashram is a sacred soul. They entered into the ashram and greeted Madhav who welcomed them and guided through the passage and brought them to a room.

Raghav and Kalpi stepped inside. "Pranam Gurudadaji" she greeted him and he opened his eyes. The calmness on his face showed he just finished his meditation. "Khush rahiye." "Pranam" "khush rahiye." "Only you two have come. Where are the other two who have come along with you?"

"Pranam" both greeted him and he blessed them. "Guru Dadaji can I ask you something?" "How did you come to know they both have come with us?" "Even after I allowed you to meet me day before the decided day you're still asking me this question?" His smile was enigmatic and Raghav lowered his head accepting the fact that he did ask a wrong question. "So you both also know what has happened with them in the past? Don't you?" He asked Nandini and Omkar shocking all of them. "Don't worry its not wrong infact you both have done the right thing." "Kunwarji now ask all the questions you want, I'll answer the ones I feel needs to be answered."

No body can predict future with full accuracy not even the intellectual minds. Guru dadaji though knows much about the future yet he was unable to forsee the strength of the unknown spirit and hence prepone the meeting to help RagNa.

Like any father who is protective of his daughter and doesn't want anyone to think low for her Munimsa also didn't want anyone of the Royal members to think low of Kalpana. His restriction as a father on her daughter is justified. He cannot allow anyone to taboo his daughter's name and is fighting against the fate of her daughter which is entwined with Raghav. He doesn't know her fate but as a father he is trying to stop Kalpana from meeting Raghav. He called Omi for help.

Omi being an elder brother supported his sister. Its not that Munimsa doesn't trust his daughter, he does but his fear of loosing his daughter's prestige is over powering him while Omi does not know Kalpana's feelings for Raghav but he doesn't have any such fears and believes his sister his sensible enough to differentiate between right and wrong.

On the other hand Nandini though being youngest one in the house is capable to read her brother's mind. Maturity does not always come with age, it sometimes comes to you with the sense of responsibility you carry within yourself. Nandini is a responsible girl and that made her matured enough to come out and help her brother wheb he was questioned by Rajasaab.

"Loyalty is a mark of respect" Makhan is so loyal to his Kunwarji and baisa that he cannot bear anyone putting any sort of allegation and lied to everyone to save their grace. This shows his respect for his Kunwarji and Baisa.