'But would it be of any use? She hates you.',said that voice which refused to leave him despite centuries of efforts.
'Shut up!! Just shut up.You are not real and I know it.Stop interrupting my thoughts.',he gritted under his breath.
'Oh yes I remember.How can I be real?You killed me afterall.Killed your own mother...'
'You were no mother of mine!! You merely birthed me and conspired to use me for your nefarious motives.You destroyed my life and took away everything from me.My family.My life.My love'
'Ansh beta!! Now don't give me the credit for something I never did.I admit I had my fair share of contribution.But we can very well say that you did that to yourself.'
'Leave.Me.Alone.'
The voice faded away.He knew that it was nothing more than a fragment of his imagination.It was his suppressed guilt which haunted him in the form of his mother's voice.It is said that time is the best healer.But this was something which remained with him like a tiny thorn in his fingernail which kept on pricking him from time to time.His attention went back on her sleeping form and he could feel the sensation of relief surging through his mind once again.The effect which she had on him was still the same.She excited him as well as soothed him.Watching her brought back old memories which were buried within him and he did not stop them.The memories also brought that soul crushing pain along with them which ripped his heart constantly.Every single moment spent without her in those three hundred years stabbed him.But finally his wait was over.Seeing her in front of him was the proof of that.He had been forgiven by the deities.
'But will you forgive me?For what I did to you? I cannot undo the past.But neither can I let you go this time.',he mused.
He bent down to savour the sight of her face.He was afraid that she would disappear the moment he took his eyes away from her.He wanted to take her with him at that very moment.Just then another voiced nudged him.However unlike his mother's voice,it was quite loud and clear.
'Sorry to disobey your command Lord.But you need to be back right away.Those two are back to their old antics and only you can bring them back to their senses'
He cursed under his breath.Then he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead and stood up to have one last glance at her for that day.
'I shall come back.I promise.And you shall meet me in due course of time.I am sorry once again.And happy birthday my dearest Pia',he said before he disappeared into the darkness.
Her eyes opened with a jolt.She could sense someone's presence in the room even though it was fairly impossible.At the same time she felt a strange sadness in her heart.




