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Part 6 – Love and the Serpent's Secret
After the wedding celebrations, Mahir and Bela finally get some time alone together.
They walk through the garden behind the house. Bela plucks a flower and gently places it in Mahir's hand.
Mahir: You know, I still can't believe that you are my wife.
Bela: Why? Do you think you deserve someone better?
Mahir: No. I think I am lucky that I found you.
Bela smiles.
Mahir holds her hand, and they sit together near the lake.
Mahir: There is something strange about our relationship. I don't remember our childhood properly, yet whenever I'm with you, I feel as if I've known you forever.
Bela: Some relationships don't need memories to prove their existence.
Mahir looks at her affectionately.
Mahir: And I don't want to lose you again.
Bela rests her head on his shoulder.
Suddenly, Mahir's phone rings.
He checks the screen.
Mahir: I need to leave. It's an important call.
Bela immediately becomes tense.
Bela: Don't go.
Mahir: Why?
Bela: I don't know. I have a strange feeling that something is going to happen.
Mahir: Bela, it's just a phone call. I have to go.
Bela: Please, Mahir. Don't leave right now.
Mahir holds her hand.
Mahir: Nothing will happen to me. I promise. I'll be back soon.

Bela is still unconvinced.
Bela: My heart is telling me not to let you go.
Mahir: And my heart is telling me that I need to finish this work and come back to you.
Bela looks at him sadly.
The background song begins:
balma...,balma tum balma♪♫
ho mere khali naam ke♪♫
tumhe kya mar jau toh mar♪♫
jau mai tum kis kaam ke♪♫
tumhe kya mar jau toh mar♪♫
jau mai tum kis kaam ke♪♫
Bela danced seductively. Mahir gets mesmerized.
balma,balma tum balma♪♫
ho mere khali naam ke♪♫
tumhe kya mar jau toh mar♪♫
jau mai tum kis kaam ke♪♫
tumhe kya mar jau toh mar♪♫
jau mai tum kis kaam ke♪♫
angadaiyo ne mausam nigoda♪♫
angadaiyo ne mausam nigoda♪♫
aise me kar lete pyaar thoda♪♫
tumane mere dil ko aise toda♪♫
kisine yun.....♪♫
kisine jaise tukade♪♫
kar daale shishe ke jaam ke♪♫

(Ignore the pics behind Mahir and Bela)
Mahir moved forward, but Bela blocked his way.
balma...,balma tum balma♪♫
ho mere khali naam ke♪♫
tumhe kya mar jau toh mar♪♫
jau mai tum kis kaam ke♪♫
tumhe kya mar jau toh mar♪♫
jau mai tum kis kaam ke♪♫
shabanam gire pathar pe agar kya♪♫
shabanam gire pathar pe agar kya♪♫
yeh rang rup haasil magar kya♪♫
tum bekhar ho tumko khabar kya♪♫
sabaab kya yun....♪♫
sabaab kya hai jo♪♫
raste me baithu hu mai dil thaam ke♪♫
Bela crawls in her dance much to Mahir's amazement.
balma...,balma tum balma♪♫
ho mere khali naam ke♪♫
tumhe kya mar jau toh mar♪♫
jau mai tum kis kaam ke♪♫
tumhe kya mar jau toh mar♪♫
jau mai tum kis kaam ke♪♫
tumse mohabbat mai na karungi♪♫
tumse mohabbat mai na karungi♪♫
koi sharaarat mai na karungi♪♫
phir yeh shikaayat mai na karungi♪♫
gale lag kar yun...,♪♫
gale lag kar sab dur♪♫
kar do subhaho shaam ke♪♫

balma...,balma tum balma♪♫
ho mere khali naam ke♪♫
tumhe kya mar jau toh mar♪♫
jau mai tum kis kaam ke♪♫
tumhe kya mar jau toh mar♪♫
jau mai tum kis kaam ke♪♫
balma...,balma tum balma♪♫
ho mere khali naam ke♪♫
tumhe kya mar jau toh mar♪♫
jau mai tum kis kaam ke♪♫
tumhe kya mar jau toh mar♪♫
jau mai tum kis kaam ke♪♫
Mahir gently smiles at her.
Mahir: I'll be back before you even realize I've gone.
Bela: Be careful.
Mahir: Always.
Bela finally lets him go, but she continues watching him until he disappears from sight.
Mahir walks into the trap
Mahir reaches the location mentioned in the phone call.
He looks around.
Mahir: Is anyone here?
Suddenly, several men emerge from the darkness.
Mahir realizes that something is wrong.
Mahir: Who are you?
The men surround him.
Mahir tries to fight them, but they possess extraordinary strength.
He manages to knock one of them down.
The man gets up again as though he cannot be hurt.
Mahir is shocked.
Mahir: What are you?

The men laugh.
Mahir suddenly notices a huge snake nearby.
The snake has an unusual glow around it.
He realizes that the men aren't ordinary human beings—their lives are somehow connected to the powerful snake.
One of the men attacks Mahir.
Mahir falls to the ground, injured.
Suddenly, Bela arrives.
She sees Mahir being attacked.
Bela: Leave my husband!
The men turn toward her.
Bela's eyes change.
She attacks the powerful snake.
The snake tries to strike her, but Bela overpowers it and kills it.
At the same moment, the men surrounding Mahir collapse.
Their lives were connected to the snake, and with its death, they die too.
Kuber arrives
Kuber appears at the spot.
He looks at the dead snake in disbelief.
Kuber: Who killed my powerful snake?
Bela steps forward.
Bela: I did.
Kuber looks at her furiously.
Kuber: You?
Bela: Your men attacked my husband for no reason. What harm did we do to you?
Kuber: You have no idea who you are dealing with. Even if you try, you can't harm me. I have unlimited powers.
Bela remains calm.
Bela: No one is as powerful as God.
Kuber stares at her.
Bela: I respect you for your powers. But don't misuse them. Otherwise, it will cost you your life.

Kuber becomes furious.
Before he can respond, Bela took him to the hospital.
Kuber watches them disappear.
Kuber: This isn't over.
At the hospital
Mahir is admitted to the hospital because of his injuries.
Bela stays beside him.
She holds his hand while waiting for him to regain consciousness.
After some time, Mahir slowly opens his eyes.
The first person he sees is Bela.
He smiles.
Mahir: Bela...
Bela immediately leans toward him.
Bela: I'm here.
Mahir: I knew you would come.
Bela: You need to rest.
Mahir looks at her.
Mahir: Now I understand why you were trying to stop me from leaving.
Bela remains silent.
Mahir: You have supernatural powers, don't you?
Bela looks away.
Mahir: You are not an ordinary woman.
Bela: We will speak about that later. Right now, you need rest.
Mahir gently holds her hand.
Mahir: Please be with me.
Bela smiles.
Mahir: You are an angel.
Bela: So are you.

Mahir closes his eyes peacefully while Bela remains beside him.
Two days later
Mahir has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital.
The doctor checks him.
Doctor: You are recovering well. You can go home, but take proper rest for a few days.
Mahir: Thank you, Doctor.
Bela helps Mahir get ready.
As they leave the hospital, Mahir looks at her.
Mahir: From now on, I'm never going to ignore your warnings.
Bela smiles.
Bela: That's a promise?
Mahir: A promise.
They walk away together.
After Mahir is discharged from the hospital, Bela takes him home. Madhavi is relieved to see him safe.
Madhavi: Thank God you're back. I was so worried.
Mahir: I'm fine, Mom. Bela took care of me.
Madhavi looks affectionately at Bela.
Madhavi: I know. From the moment she entered our lives, she has protected you.
Bela smiles.
Madhavi: Both of you go and rest.
Mahir and Bela leave together.
Meher and Abeer
Meanwhile, Abeer notices that Meher is unusually quiet.
Abeer: Meher, what happened?
Meher: Nothing.
Abeer: I know you better than that. Tell me.
Meher looks at him.
Meher: When Mahir was in danger, I was frightened too. He is your brother and someone I care about. But seeing you worried about him made me realize something.
Abeer: What?
Meher: You have become very protective of your family.
Abeer smiles.
Abeer: They are my family now. I lost them once. I don't want to lose them again.
Meher takes his hand.
Meher: You don't have to worry about losing me either.
Abeer looks at her affectionately.
Abeer: I know. But I still want to make sure you're happy.
Meher: I am happy.
Abeer: Really?
Meher: Yes. I married the man I love.
Abeer smiles.
Abeer: Then I must be the luckiest man alive.
Meher laughs.
A little later
Abeer notices Meher looking at the wedding photographs.
Abeer: What are you looking at?
Meher: Our wedding.
She shows him one of the photographs.
Meher: Look at your expression. You looked so serious.
Abeer: I was nervous.
Meher: You? Nervous?
Abeer: Of course. I had to marry the most beautiful woman in the world.
Meher smiles.
Meher: You always know what to say.
Abeer gently holds her hand.
Abeer: Because when it comes to you, I don't have to think.
They sit together quietly.
A surprise for Meher
The following evening, Abeer takes Meher to the garden.
The garden is decorated with flowers and small lights.
Meher: Abeer, what is all this?
Abeer: You said you wanted to spend some peaceful time with me.
Meher: I said that?
Abeer: You didn't have to. I know you.
He gives her a small gift.
Meher opens it and finds a delicate bracelet.
Meher: It's beautiful.
Abeer: It reminded me of you.
Meher smiles and hugs him.
Meher: Thank you.
Abeer gently embraces her.
Meanwhile, Behir
Mahir and Bela are sitting together in their room.
Mahir looks at the bandage on his arm.
Mahir: You saved my life again.
Bela: Don't say that.
Mahir: Why?
Bela: Because I don't want to imagine a life where I have to live without you.
Mahir holds her hand.
Mahir: You won't.
Bela rests her head on his shoulder.
Mahir: And now that I know you're not an ordinary woman, I have one question.
Bela: What?
Mahir: Will you teach me how to protect myself?
Bela laughs.
Bela: You want to learn supernatural powers?
Mahir: I don't want to become powerful. I just want to be able to protect you and our family.

Bela looks at him proudly.
Bela: Then I'll teach you.
Back to Mehbeer
Meher and Abeer return from the garden.
Madhavi sees them together and smiles.
Madhavi: You two seem very happy.
Meher: We are.
Abeer looks at Madhavi.
Abeer: Mom, there's something else.
Madhavi: What?
Abeer: I want to take Meher on a honeymoon.
Meher looks embarrassed.
Madhavi: Why are you asking me? Go and enjoy yourselves.

Abeer smiles.
Madhavi: But don't stay away too long. This family has just been reunited.
Abeer: Don't worry, Mom. We'll be back soon.
Meher hugs Madhavi.
Meher: We'll miss you.
Madhavi: And I'll miss both of you.
That night
Abeer and Meher stand on the terrace.
Meher looks at the stars.
Meher: Everything changed so quickly. A few days ago, I thought I would have to marry Mahir.
Abeer: And now?
Meher turns toward him.
Meher: Now I'm exactly where I want to be.
Abeer smiles.
Abeer: With me?
Meher: Always.
They hold each other.
From the adjacent balcony, Mahir sees them and smiles.
Mahir: Abeer finally found his happiness.
Bela comes beside him.
Bela: And so did we.
Mahir looks at Bela.
Mahir: Yes. We all did.
The two couples smile at each other as the night continues peacefully.
But somewhere far away, Kuber watches the family from a distance, planning his next move.
Kuber: They think everything is finally perfect.
He smiles darkly.
Kuber: They don't know what is coming.
He entered his underground cave.
He stood before an ancient stone idol wrapped with serpents.
Opening an old palm-leaf manuscript, he whispered,
Kuber: "The guardian of the Serpent Clan has returned..."
His magical fire revealed Bela's face.
Kuber smiled wickedly.
Kuber: "So... you have hidden yourself among humans."
He remembered the night when he had sacrificed an innocent serpent to save Mahir's life.
Kuber: "Your clan has always stood in my way. This time, I will destroy its last protector."
That evening...
Mahir asked Bela to accompany him to the annual cultural festival organized by the Malhotra Foundation.
At first Bela hesitated.
Bela: "I don't belong among crowds."

Mahir: "You'll be with me."

After a moment's silence, Bela nodded.
The festival began with music and dance.
Guests from all over the city had gathered.
Seeing Bela beside Mahir, everyone admired their beautiful pair. The cheerful melody filled the atmosphere.
Mahir extended his hand.
Mahir: "May I have this dance?"
Bela smiled shyly.
She placed her hand in his.
The two danced gracefully.

Their eyes never left each other.
Madhvi watched them with happiness.
She whispered,
"They look made for each other."
But from a distance...
Kuber watched everything.
His eyes were fixed only on Bela.
As the music ended, he quietly played a strange tune on an ancient enchanted flute.
The sound was almost inaudible to humans.
But Bela suddenly froze.
Her face turned pale.
She clutched her head in pain.
Mahir rushed to her.
Mahir: "Bela! What happened?"
Before anyone could understand, Bela somehow controlled herself.
The pain disappeared as suddenly as it had come.
She forced a smile.
Bela: "I'm... I'm fine."
But inside, she knew the truth.
"Someone has discovered who I really am."
Hidden in the darkness outside the venue, Kuber smiled.
Kuber: "Now I know your weakness."
His sinister laughter echoed through the night.
Far away, deep inside the sacred forest, dozens of cobras silently emerged from their burrows.
They raised their hoods toward the moon, as though sensing that an ancient battle between good and evil was about to begin.


