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Lisa

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Posted: 9 years ago

#61

You are right, I remember that story. It's very well written. If I'm right, I think she keeps going back into the painting in that one.

This one will be very different though. In spite of being tempted to give a sneak peek, I would rather let the tension build up so you will enjoy it towards the end...

Originally posted by: MoonBow.
This reminds of a FF called Seduction.
Trapped in a painting

Intrigued though. Do continue!

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swriter

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Posted: 9 years ago

#62

Wonderful story and awesome chapter dear
My like button is not working so sorry for it.
Plzzz update next chapter fast dear

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ZaynArshiV

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Posted: 9 years ago

#63

Very interesting update
waiting for next

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Inquin

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Posted: 9 years ago

#64

You should probably start giving us sneak peeks like how some authors do!!! Just saying. I know i cannot contain my curiosity. update soon 😆😉🤗

Originally posted by: SillyLisa
You are right, I remember that story. It's very well written. If I'm right, I think she keeps going back into the painting in that one.

This one will be very different though. In spite of being tempted to give a sneak peek, I would rather let the tension build up so you will enjoy it towards the end...

Edited by Inquin - 9 years ago

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Jessie

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Posted: 8 years ago

#65

Was Khushi the maid and Arnav the Zamindar? Terrible for her to be in a warp. Since she gave him the clue, is he going to bring her portrait out and display it?

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Inquin

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Posted: 8 years ago

#66

Hi Lisa, where are you? No posts from you. 😭😭😭

It's been a while. Plz update soon- all your three stories. We are eagerly waiting

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Lisa

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Posted: 8 years ago

#67

Really sorry dears, I know I left without notice. I had to travel out of town without my laptop. Will update soon... Feel free to bash me up, I deserve it...😉

Lisa

Edited by SillyLisa - 8 years ago

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Inquin

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Posted: 8 years ago

#68

Come back soon. Love you too much to bash you up 😆

Originally posted by: SillyLisa
Really sorry dears, I know I left without notice. I had to travel out of town without my laptop. Will update soon... Feel free to bash me up, I deserve it...😉

Lisa

Edited by Inquin - 8 years ago

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Lisa

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Posted: 8 years ago

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Hi dears, Sorry for the delay, I will be putting this up in two parts. I want Part-6 to convey an idea and it's too long to be presented in one part.

Enjoy!!!

PART-6 (I):

I am not related to that lady. I am her
I am not a ghost
I am just stuck in a warped lifetime
I don't have a way out
You are the only one I love
I will help you find out about me... about us
My life is a bane but yours is entangled with mine
This is not just about me anymore, now it is about us

Arnav was unable to sleep. He kept tossing and turning on the bed. He thought deeply about each and every word she uttered. He could sense sincerity in her voice along with something else... desperation.

"But why?", he thought, "And why is she coming to me again and again?" "How can I help her?"

He went over and over the conversations they had from day one, since the day he saw her in Sheesh Mahal. He had felt that he had seen her and heard her voice even when he met her for the first time.

"How do I know her?", he thought, "Why did she sound familiar?", "What is common between us?", "Why this enigma around her?"

Please come to the Art and History Museum in Jalnagar. You will know about me there.

"Sure Khushi", he was determined, "I will come there. Let's see what we find out"

My portrait is the key...My portrait is the key...My portrait is the key...

"Let me start unlocking from there then", Arnav got up to go to the north-wing where he had found her painting. He slipped out of the bed and walked gently without disturbing anyone.

Since it was dark inside the Mahal, it was difficult finding the way to north-wing. He did not want to switch the lights on and attract attention. He could walk around in the garden and reach the north-wing from the other end. He needed to get a flash light from the study for that.

Arnav walked to the study but was unable to find it, so he had to switch a small side-lamp to search for it.

"Who is it there?", a male voice shouted from the stairs. Someone switched the light on in the living area.

Arnav pocketed the flash light and moved into the living room.

"Saale Saab", Shyam said, "Is that you?"

"Hmm", Arnav said

"What are you doing in the study?", Shyam asked

"Um... just had to get something from there", Arnav said

"Ok", said Shyam and looked around as if scanning to find somebody/ something

"What are you doing at this time?", asked Arnav looking at his watch, "It's almost two in the morning"

"I came to get water for Mehak", Shyam said still looking around

"Ok", Arnav said, "I will get back to sleep"

"Good night again", Shyam said.

Arnav did not have an option but to go back to his bed chamber, "Sh*t", he cussed. "Now I have to wait until he goes back to sleep"

Arnav laid back on his bed but the day's fatigue took over and he fell asleep.

Two days later, Art and History Museum (Jalnagar):

Arnav entered the old building. He spoke to an elderly gentleman sitting at the main desk.

"Haa Saab", he said, "how can I help you?"

"I need to know about... I mean the history of Sheesh Mahal", Arnav said

"Ok Saab", the old man took a while to slowly stand up, "Those books are in a different section on the history side", "we need to walk a bit"

"That's fine with me", Arnav said

"Kaka, I can take Saab", a guy in early twenties stopped them, "don't exert yourself kaka"

"Thank you beta", the older gentleman said, "Take Saab to history section- Sheesh Mahal"

The guy walked with Arnav leading the way. "Saab, why do you want to know about the history of Sheesh Mahal?", he asked

"Just curious", Arnav was a little curt. He was in no mood for discussions.

"What do you want to know about it?", the guy obviously did not get the hint.

"Just take me there... please", Arnav quickly added.

"Okay", the guy shrugged his shoulders.

He was obviously displeased with Arnav's brusque attitude.
The building as such did not have many people, this particular section was totally deserted. Arnav had a weird feeling that he was being followed. He turned to look back a couple of times but could not find anyone.

"Could Khushi be here?", Arnav thought, "Will she come to me once this guy leaves?"

"Here it is Saab", Arnav was pulled out of his thoughts.

There was a big rack with biographies, autobiographies, and publications on Sheesh Mahal. There was also a collection of items, photographs and portraits that were labelled relating to Sheesh Mahal.

"Apparently it held interest for a lot of people", Arnav noted

"You can carry on", Arnav told the guy, "thanks for getting me here"

"No problem Saab", the guy looked elated that Arnav finally spoke to him, "I will get you some books out and keep them here", "Feel free to go through them or get more"

The guy left a bunch of books on the nearby table for Arnav to read.

Arnav was, for a second, transported to his university library in Harvard. "Dammit, not again", he sighed, "I can't believe I am here to research about something that I have no clue about", "What am I even looking for?", "Alright, let's start with Khushi Kumari Gupta"

"Damn, searching on a computer is way easier", Arnav grumbled, "There is no Control+F option in books"

Many were old books that did not even have a decent index. Arnav was vexed. "Khushi, If I don't find whatever I am looking for, you will answer every goddamn question I have!"

There was no mention of her name in most books. But finally, in one, Arnav found a picture very similar to the portrait in Sheesh Mahal. That immediately caught his attention. Underneath it was a small section on her.

Khushi Kumari Gupta (1720- 1739)- was the daughter of the minister of defense in the court of Nawab of Gwalior. She was reputed to be extremely beautiful and an ardent lover of nature. She often visited the forests and villages nearby to stay close to nature. She was famous for her fiery spirit. A royal guest to the court of Nawab fell in love with her beauty and wanted to marry her. It is said that she had to bend down to the pressure of the court and agree for the wedding. However on the day of wedding, she left Gwalior to escape into jungles close to Lucknow. Rumors has it that she was caught and killed in a forest fire.

(For more, Refer to "The lives of Ministers of Gwalior")

"Obviously that was not what happened", Arnav sighed, "I need more info"

Arnav went back to the shelves to search for book on "The lives of Ministers of Gwalior". After a good half-an-hour, he found it. He was amused to find a few jasmine flowers scattered on the book standing in the shelf. It was a big book with around 800 pages. There were many pictorials and illustrations. There were some old transcripts attached with reference to some pages. The book was a good 150 year-old one.

Arnav touched the delicate petals of the jasmine flowers. As he pocketed the flowers, he smiled,

"So someone did follow me here"

...PART-6 (II) Page 14...

Edited by SillyLisa - 8 years ago