Ansh's POV:
I can't believe what happened with me. What was wrong with me?? Why was I unable to say anything?? Who was she?? Why was she crying?? And why was I so affected by her tears?? I came to the temple room again only to see everyone looking at me tensed.
Vedashree: What happened??
Maa asked looking at me worried. What to tell her?? That I am totally confused about what had happened??
Ansh: Nothing Maa. Let's go.
I said to her and we all left the temple. I looked everywhere trying to find if she is here or not. I can feel her presence here too, though it is very mild. How is it possible that I can feel her presence?? And who the hell is she??
Vedashree: Whom are you searching??
Maa asked looking at me curiously. I looked at her gulping nervously. I don't want to tell her anything about all this now. This is not the right time.
Neha: Ya Bhai. Tell her who are you looking for??
Neha said looking at me teasingly. Maa looked at me raising her eyebrows. Ughh!! Does she has to mention this right now??
Ansh: Shut up Neha.
I glared at her and she grinned looking at me.
Vedashree: Did you meet someone??
Maa asked looking at me with a secretive smile. Now what is wrong with her?? Why is she looking at me as if she knows something??
Ansh: Maa, when are we leaving from here??
I asked looking at her. I am really uncomfortable here. Her presence is too strong here. I felt my heart beats rising ten folds.
Guruma: Have dinner with us first. Then only you can go from here.
The old lady said with a smile.
Rishi: But how can we have dinner here?? There are no hotels here.
Rishi asked looking at the old lady confused. He is really an idiot!!
Vedashree: Idiot. We are having our dinner in the Ashram.
Maa said hitting Rishi's head and he smiled looking at her apologetically.
Rishi: Okay!!
He nodded at Maa but suddenly I felt that girl's presence again. I took a deep breath trying to control my heart but then Kajal gasped.
Kajal: Oh my god!!
I looked at where she was looking only to see the same girl coming towards us. I gulped looking at her. She is beautiful. There is something different about her.
Neha: She is the same.
Neha said in a shocked breath. Yes!! She is the same. What is she doing here??
Rishi: Freak!! Bhai you have gained a lottery.
Rishi said putting his arm around my shoulders.
Ansh: Shut up Rishi!!
I shrugged his hand and glared at him. That girl came and stood beside the old lady.
Pia: Guruma??
She called the old lady and the old lady looked towards where that girl is standing.
Guruma: Pia!! Come here. Look they all are Rathods.
Guruma said to the girl. So!! Her name is Pia. As beautiful as her and the name suits her. I shook my head at my thoughts. What's wrong with me?? She looked at all of us and I felt my heart beats rising again.
Pia: Rathods?? Who??
She asked looking at Guruma again. How can she know us??
Guruma: I told you about them. They lived here 10 years ago then they went to Mumbai.
Guruma said and then Pia sighed as if she really recognized us.
Pia: Oh. So they are the one.
She said nodding at Guruma. How does she know us?? And what does she know about us??
Guruma: Yes. They are.
Guruma nodded at her and then Pia came towards Maa.
Pia: Hello Aunty.
She said to Maa softly and I sucked in a deep breath hearing her earrings jingle again. What's with her earrings?? Why are they jingling so loudly?? And why I heard her so loudly when she cried in the field??
Vedashree: Hello Pia. You live here??
Maa asked looking at Pia smiling softly.
Pia: Hmm. But I am going to Mumbai tomorrow. I got admission in a very good college there.
Pia said in an excited tone. I smiled looking at her. She is so innocent.
Vedashree: Really?? Then you can come with us.
Maa asked smiling at her and I looked at Maa stunned. She never trusted anyone so easily because of my problem. But she trusted Pia this much that she is calling her to travel with us??
Pia: I have already booked a train ticket. I don't want to bother you all.
Pia said looking at Maa smiling. I can't understand why I am so drawn to her?? What is so special in her??
Rishi: Oh don't worry. It will not be a bother. In fact I think it will be a dream come true to travel with you.
Rishi said looking at Pia winking. I looked at him stunned. What the hell is he doing??
Pia: What??
Pia looked at Rishi frowning.
Ansh: Rishi!!
I called his name gritting my teeth angrily. He looked at me then sobered.
Rishi: Just kidding. It won't be a problem. You can come with us.
He said looking at Pia smiling. I just hope my heart can handle her being this close to me. Right now I am feeling as if I will be having a heart attack very soon.
Neha: Yes. In fact we insist you come with us.
Neha said looking at Pia smiling softly. I looked at her frowning. What are they all planning?? Why are they insisting her so much??
Pia: Fine.
Pia said nodding and looked down taking a deep breath.
Kajal: We will go tomorrow?? Or can she travel after dinner??
Kajal asked looking at Guruma and Pia. Pia looked down with a sad face. It doesn't suit her. If she wanted to go tomorrow, then we will go tomorrow only.
Ansh: Tomorrow.
I said before anyone could say anything. She looked at me startled. But then she looked as if she recognises me. How is it possible?? Even I feel as if I know her from forever. As if she is not a stranger.
Pia: Thanks.
She said softly. I nodded at her smiling and she looked down but not before I saw her smile.
Vedashree: Ok then where will we sleep today??
Maa asked looking at Pia and Guruma. Guruma smiled hearing Maa's comment. She nodded to Pia.
Pia: Come with me.
Pia said looking towards eveyrone of us. We all went behind her only to stop in front of a beautiful room. For an Ashram, this room is really good.
Pia: Aunty, Uncle. This is your room.
She said looking at Maa and Papa. They both looked at the room smiling. I know they both liked the room.
Shekhar: Wow. Thank you so much.
He said nodding at Pia and they both entered into the room.
Pia: Please come.
She said looking at all of us and we again went behind her only to stop in front of a green room. Well it is full of green things.
Pia: Aunty, Uncle. Please!!
She said looking at Chachu and Chachi. Chachi looked at the room in awe. I agree the room is really nice.
Avinash: Nice. Thanks.
Chachu nodded at Pia and they both entered the room too. We all again went behind Pia only to stop in front of a very glowy room. I instantly know this room is for Kajal and Neha. It has to be.
Pia: Is it fine with you??
Pia asked looking at Kajal and Neha nervously.
Neha: Ashram can have such rooms??
Neha asked looking at the room smiling excitedly. I smiled looking at her excitement.
Kajal: Its nice. We will change now.
Kajal said indicating towards her overnight bag.
Pia: Okay.
Pia nodded at them and both Neha and Kajal entered their room.
Pia: You both come with me please.
She said softly looking at both of us. We nodded at her and went behind her.
Rishi: Pia. Right??
Rishi asked looking at her curiously.
Pia: Hmm.
She nodded looking at Rishi tensed.
Rishi: Why were you crying??
Rishi asked looking at Pia curiously and I looked at him stunned. What the hell!! Why did he mentioned that??
Pia: Crying??
She stopped and looked at Rishi frowning. He is really a certified idiot.
Rishi: Hmm. We saw you today in the field. You were crying.
Rishi said raising his eyebrows at her and she suddenly stiffened. God!! this boy is really irritating. I hit him on his head and he looked at me stunned.
Ansh: Don't mind him. He is an idiot.
I said to her softly and she looked at me with tear filled eyes. I know she is really hurt but why??
Pia: Its okay.
She nodded and started walking again. This time Rishi walked behind both of us. I just hope he keep his mouth shut for some time.
Ansh: You alright??
I asked looking at her fidgeting with her scarf.
Pia: Hmm.
She nodded looking at me smiling slightly.
Pia: Your room.
She said stopping in front of a two bed room. This room looks big and good too.
Rishi ran and jumped down on the left side bed. Pia looked at him shocked. I shook my head at his antics.
Rishi: Nice mattresses. Want to try Bhai??
He asked looking at me smirking. Freak!! He is really mad. I looked at Pia only to see her looking at me confused.
Ansh: Go to hell Rishi.
I snapped at him and he grinned looking at me. He is really a devil.
Rishi: Hell is where Rishi is.
He said winking and I rolled my eyes at him.
Rishi: Thank you.
He said waving to Pia and she nodded at him.
Pia: You both can change and come for dinner.
She said looking at me softly. I sighed and nodded at her. She is affecting me too much and her earrings look like a walking hypnotism. What the hell is wrong with me?? She turned to go back but I shouted her name.
Ansh: Pia!!
She turned around looking at me curiously. Now what to say?? That I don't want you to go?? She will think that I am a certified insane person.
Ansh: Thank you.
I said to her smiling and she took a deep breath.
Pia: Its...okay!!
She said somewhat nervously. Does she feel the connection too?? She left the room and I turned around only to see Rishi looking at me with a mischievous glint in his eyes. I am sure he is going to say something stupid. I opened my bag to take out my clothes only to hear him singing a song.
Rishi: Don't you give up, Na na na...I won't give up na na na, Let me love you , let me love you.
He sang winking at me. What the!! I will kill him if he doesn't shut his mouth.
Ansh: Shut the hell up. Will you??
I snapped at him and looked away. I know they all saw what I feel. But is it necessary to tell everyone about it??
Rishi: Oh!! Mr. Ansh Rathod is feeling embarrased?? Are we serious here??
He said coming towards me. I glared at him but he is just smiling like an idiot. What the hell yaar!!
Ansh: I don't even want to see your face. Just get lost.
I said grabbing my clothes and went to change my clothes in the far corner of the room.
Ansh: What's wrong with me??
I said thinking about whatever happened with me from the moment I touched that door's lock. Something is definitely changing in me. And yes even Guruma said not to deny any change. What is going on here?? I am totally confused. And who the hell is Pia?? And why do I feel like this for her??
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That's it for this part. Do tell me what you feel about it. Till next chapter then.