CHAPTER-79
THE HEIR
Outside SanjuâŹâ˘s apartment:
Abhay had to make upto Aysha. He first wanted to know what exactly did she hear that night. He called Aysha standing outside SanjuâŹâ˘s apartment. She wasnâŹâ˘t picking her phone and sent a message not to disturb her and she will not open the door nor sheâŹâ˘ll ask watchman to allow him in. âŹĹwill not open the door?⏠he thought, âŹĹso what? IâŹâ˘m a vampire⏠he jump high upto the bedroom in a high speed through the pipe and knocked at the window. Aysha was pacing to and fro with a book in her hand mumbling the answers, A microprocessor is a digital electronic component with âŹĹAysha!!!⏠Abhay knocked again, she felt something but was too involved, miniaturized transistors on a single⏠âŹĹAysha⏠baby..⏠he knocked louder, single integrated circuit⏠she turned and in shock the notes slipped from her hand, âŹĹabhay!!!⏠she ran towards him..
-âŹĹopen the window⏠he said.
-âŹĹwhat? If I open then youâŹâ˘ll fall down⏠she told him tensed.
He moved aside and caught a pipe so that she can open them slowly.
-âŹĹabhay are you mad? Do you realize you are at the tenth floor?⏠she scolded him, âŹĹcome insideâŹ
-âŹĹno.. no aysha.. say that you are not mad at me or elseâŹ.âŹ
-âŹĹorelse?⏠she asked doubtfully raising her eyebrowsâŹ
-âŹĹorelse.. IâŹâ˘ll leave my handsâŹ
-âŹĹWHAT?⏠she panicked.
Abhay was enjoying it.. a slight smirk escaped his lips and his eyes bore a trivial mischief. Aysha, who is aware of each and every inch of his dead nerves understood it.
-âŹĹOK⏠she said and walked back towards the book and picked it up and started studying again.
-âŹĹbaby.. IâŹâ˘m your husband⏠abhay made a puppy face.
-âŹĹcorrection.. a vampire husband. And falling from tenth floor wont break your bones⏠she said not lifting her face from the book.
Abhay understood that things change after marriage. Aysha is now a wife not his girlfriend. Should he enter inside? He gave a thought.
No way, even I accept defeat then IâŹâ˘ll be joru ka ghulam for a lifetime.
-âŹĹaysha. IâŹâ˘ll leave my hands. And tenth floor affects a vampire too. YouâŹâ˘ll have to wear a white saree baby⏠he tried emotional blackmailing. Aysha was trying to control her laughter.
-âŹĹbaby.. is it ok if I wear white bikini?⏠she added fuel to his helplessness, trying hard not to hard.
-abhay had perplexed expressions, âŹĹofcourse baby you can, but under the saree⏠he pleaded.
Finally she couldnâŹâ˘t control it and started laughing so hard that she had to hold her stomach, abhay felt he was fooled. Fooled by his human wife. He was lost in his beautiful wifeâŹâ˘s laughter. A dreamy curve appeared on his lips looking at the pretty angel before him. His angel.
Finally, he said, âŹĹaysha my hands are slipping.. ahhh.. IâŹâ˘m falling down.. baby ..⏠and he left his hands. Aysha ran towards the window as she saw him falling.
âŹĹABHAYY!!!!⏠she screamed and ran out of the apartment. The lift wasnâŹâ˘t coming fast so she took the stairs and ran for her life that is abhay. Her legs were tired and her eyes welled but she didnâŹâ˘t give up. She found him on the ground unconscious.
-âŹĹabhay⏠abhay IâŹâ˘m sorry.. you cant do this to me.. wake up abhay.. IâŹâ˘m sorry⏠she nudged him and hit him at his cheeks.
Abhay slowly opened his eyes, his ice blues shone brightly to the moonlight and he winked at her. OMG, he was acting. She slapped him hard on his face and got up,
âŹĹaysha⏠abhay called her and went behind.
-âŹĹjust leave abhay.. itâŹâ˘s fun for you right?⏠she brushed him aside crying.
-âŹĹaysha IâŹâ˘m sorry⏠he begged.. âŹĹyou were angry with me and.. to get you backâŹâŹ
-she interrupted, âŹĹI acted angry so that I can know whatâŹâ˘s up with Nidha and Jeh. But you made fun of my loveâŹ
-âŹĹaysha IâŹâ˘m sorry.. please listen to me once.. there was a reason why I didnâŹâ˘t tell youâŹ
She didnâŹâ˘t stop, âŹĹaysha..âŹ
She entered the lift leaving him and pressed the button.
He zoomed up in his speed and reached before the lift. As the lift opened, she was stunned to see Abhay waiting for her. She wanted to go out, when he caught her hand and made his way inside to kiss her. Aysha was freezed in the closed lift. Abhay slowly released her and wiped her tears.
-âŹĹIâŹâ˘m sorry Aysha, I just wanted to see how youâŹâ˘d react if I die tomorrow⏠she stood still hearing him, âŹĹwe are going on a mission.. where..⏠he mumbled.. âŹĹwhere I can lose my life⏠he eyes widened.
-âŹĹwhat? She spoke finally.
-âŹĹand nidha has to be part of it⏠he explained everything to her, about the mirror, the maze inside it and the deathly lands where they need to solve the questions.
âŹĹplease dont stop me aysha.. IâŹâ˘m doing this for humanity. Orelse the negative supernatural forces will claim this worldâŹ
-âŹĹif by sacrificing our love we can save the humanity then IâŹâ˘ll be more than happy for your thoughts Abhay. IâŹâ˘m very proud that my husband inspite of being a vampire is more humane than any human in this universe⏠with this she stepped forward and sucked his lips.
Next day: Mount college:
Nidha was carrying a pile of books which she just got issued from the library. She was walking past the basket ball court to the parking to get into her car when she was hit hard by the ball. The books fell down from her hand as she screamed an ouch!!... she turned back and saw Jeh standing before her. He slowly walked towards her as she started taking strides backwards. *flash* Jeh in his animal form walking towards Nidha after killing Viren. She hit the wall and he was just an inch away from her. *flash ended* nidha came back to present as her back hit the car. Jeh was too close to hear her heart thumping. Just then he bent down and picked the basket ball.. âŹĹI just came to take the ball⏠he threw it up in the air and caught it with a style and walking back to the court.
Nidha bent down and started picking the books. Just then she has got a helping hand. It was Jeh. Why did he come back? A question raised in her heart but she told herself to control.
âŹĹIâŹâ˘m sorry⏠he said.
-âŹĹyou should be.. you really scared me⏠she said.
-âŹĹyou got scared just with the hit of a ball?⏠he asked.
Unbelievable! He is talking about the present but he isnâŹâ˘t ashamed of his actions of that night? She felt sad about it.
âŹĹI thought we are allowed to borrow only four books from the library⏠he changed the topic.
-âŹĹI took the other books from Sur and SanjuâŹâ˘s account⏠she replied as they deposited the books in the passenger seat of her car.
-âŹĹSeems like you are too involved in studying these days?⏠he asked huskily. A certain tension filled in the air as their slow casual talk isnâŹâ˘t casual anymore.
-âŹĹyup, exams are just two weeks away soâŹâŹ she said opening the door of the driverâŹâ˘s seat.
-âŹĹis it just the reason? Or are you trying to divert your mind?⏠he asked which was more assertive than a question.
âŹĹtrying to erase me off your memories Nidha? You really think you can do it?⏠he scorned at her.
She couldnâŹâ˘t take it anymore and started the car. Within a second she vanished from the place as Jeh kept looking at her.
NidhaâŹâ˘s mind diverted to Jeh again as she drove harshly.. what does he want now? He asked me to stay away, which IâŹâ˘m obeying. Now what? Cant he see me at peace?
Jeh on the other hand was restless too⏠Mistakes on mistakes. And again a mistake. What are you doing Jeh? You need Nidha to save your clan, cant you stop being rude to her and behave yourself for few days? What will you lose if you say a small Sorry? idiot. He slapped his forehead.
In a classroom:
Sur was scared at the incident that took place in her house on her birthday. And she was heart-broken that Neil, the person whom she loved, whom she trusted with everything wasnâŹâ˘t available when she needed him the most. She cried and cried. There was a lump in her throat as she choked. Neil entered at that time.
âŹĹsur.. you are here?? You know I searched for you everywhere..⏠he came to her.
-âŹĹleave me alone Neil⏠she said walking out of the classroom.
-âŹĹsur..âŹ
-âŹĹplease neil.. where were you when I needed you the most?âŹ
-âŹĹJaan I know you are angry with me for not wishing on your bâŹâ˘day and I know I made a terrible mistake by meeting you after so many days butâŹâŹ
-âŹĹplease neil.. itâŹâ˘s not about whether you wished me or not. ItâŹâ˘s about..⏠she stopped.. âŹĹforget itâŹ
Neil was tensed on how to make her understand that he was busy sketching plans about the time travel, the bogus mirror and most importantly the heir of the mirror. Sometimes you need to keep your love at stake for your duty and for mankind. He wasnâŹâ˘t sure if Sur would understand him. He was struck.
Sur on the other hand couldnâŹâ˘t forget what she saw nor she could explain such unusual thing to anyone.
*flashback*
After coming from AFSANNS heaven, sur was eagerly waiting for Neil to call and wish her. But it never came. She was changing her clothes to short night gown and was dreaming of how Neil would wish her infront of the mirror with closed eyes.
âŹĹhappy birthday Sur⏠she heard as she felt a series of butterfly kissed on her nape.
-âŹĹI knew you would come⏠she turned away from the mirror and opened her eyes. It was Virat.
âŹĹYOU???âŹ
-âŹĹYup baby, itâŹâ˘s me. Yours eternal fan..⏠he smirked evilly, âŹĹeven I knew you were missing me⏠he winked.
-âŹĹget lost Virat. DonâŹâ˘t show your scumbag face again..âŹ
-âŹĹa..han.. correction my senorita.. itâŹâ˘s a beautiful scumbag.. I guessed your wolfie boyfriend isnâŹâ˘t here to give you birthday kiss so IâŹâ˘ll do the honours⏠he caught her cheeks and bent down to grab a soft kiss on her lips when she pushed him.
-âŹĹplease I beg you leave Virat⏠she said crying.. It has somewhere pricked Virat. She turned her face away from him and faced the mirror. And what she saw shocked her. Virat and VirenâŹâ˘s images were swimming in the same body.. like a double faced hologram. They seem to have merged in each other where right now Virat occupied the upper facet.
She fainted on the spot, worrying Virat.
*flashback ended*
Nothing was going good right from her birthday, she doesnâŹâ˘t feel humane anymore. Depression, anxiety and energy gradually became her traits. She wondered if Virat has done something to her. She doesnâŹâ˘t feel like with eating or drinking anything. She doesnâŹâ˘t get sleep. All that she wanted to do is indulge in watching TV or playing sports or partying. Exams are nearing but she doesnâŹâ˘t want to study or do any hardwork. She want to enjoy the time but when no one accompanies her she gets depressed. Definitely Sur, itâŹâ˘s exams season, whoâŹâ˘d party with you or react properly on your pranks?, she wanted to console herself but couldnâŹâ˘t. There was something abnormal about her. She consulted a psychologist but the reason was unknown. On the top Neil wasnâŹâ˘t available.
Finally she could no longer get out of the bizarre of emotions and decided to tell Neil everything..
-âŹĹNeil I wanted to tell you somethingâŹ
Khurrana Mansion:
-âŹĹwhat??⏠Jeh exclaimed in a shock, âŹĹWhat are you saying Sur?âŹ
Abhay, Armaan, Chand and Raghav were equally shocked.
-âŹĹthatâŹâ˘s why I brought her here Jeh. I thought what Sur saw shouldnâŹâ˘t be ignored⏠Neil said.
Chand signaled to Raghav. He understood what he wanted to tell him telepathically.
-âŹĹSur, come with me⏠Raghav took her infront of the mirror. âŹĹnow look into the mirror and tell me what do you see?âŹ
Sur did as he said and was stunned..
-âŹĹa⏠a Dracula..âŹ
she looked at Raghav scared. Later he made her see Neil and then Jeh and everyone. Sur could see their original forms. Never in their dreams they had imagined that the heir will turn out to be Sur. Somewhere they thanked their stars. Sur is the heir. They got her.
After sometime:
Jeh came back to Khurrana mansion after meeting Deepannita.
-âŹĹI havenâŹâ˘t come alone guys.. I brought a wonderful news and a dangerous news with me. Which one would you like to hear first?âŹ
-âŹĹofcourse dangerous news⏠abhay said.
Jeh told them about Viren and ViratâŹâ˘s curse. That curse has bound their souls together. Virat is now more powerful than they could have imagined.
-âŹĹhow much ever powerful he may be, he cant defeat when we all are together⏠Armaan said.
-âŹĹUnfortunately he can armaan.. becauseâŹ.âŹ
-âŹĹbecause what Jeh?⏠Abhay asked unable to control the curiosity.
-âŹĹbecause Virat is now an immortal⏠he dropped a missile on everyoneâŹâ˘s head.
Virat and immortal werewolf⏠that a dangerously destructive combination. This bloody kameena definitely know how to break the death news with serenity, abhay cursed Jeh. Abhay no one blames postman for bringing death news, armaan told him telepathically.
-âŹĹwe need an immortal for entering Bogus mirror⏠Neil said.
All gave him what-a-fool-you-are look.
-âŹĹwow you think heâŹâ˘ll be happy enough to help us in destroying the scepter?⏠Jeh said.
-âŹĹwe have atlast found one immortal and he is evil⏠chand was disappointed.
-âŹĹyes, right now Virat is the only immortal in werewolf. He cannot be killed in anycase. Not even if all of us stand against him. Immortal are the most powerful ones and cannot die until they themselves wish to die⏠Jeh stated disappointingly.
-âŹĹand the evil Virat will never choose to die⏠armaan understood.
-âŹĹyeah, atleast not before killing me⏠jeh rolled his eyes.
Negativity everywhere regarding Virat, that is something not going well with Abhay.
-âŹĹso what if Virat is the most powerful werewolf. IâŹâ˘m the most powerful vampire alive, I can try to defeat him⏠abhay said.
-âŹĹyou are not Abhay⏠chand said.
-âŹĹyou mean there is more powerful vampire than Abhay?⏠Armaan questioned. âŹĹdonâŹâ˘t tell me that Aldar. Because I have full faith that in a single combat Abhay can defeat himâŹ
-chand beamed proudly at their friendship, âŹĹimmortals are more powerful than any vampire. Be it Abhay, Armaan.âŹ
-âŹĹIs there any immortal vampire? If yes, then how come we didnâŹâ˘t know about it⏠Neil asked.
-raghav answered, âŹĹthere is said to be an immortal vampire but we donâŹâ˘t who it is. Just like Virat is the only immortal among werewolves, there is just one immortal in vampires. Perhaps around 150 year old nowâŹ
-âŹĹwhatâŹâ˘s the use, be it 150, 200 0r 2000 does it affect vampires?⏠Jeh yelled in frustration, âŹĹYou are saying as if he or she has so many wrinkles on her face as identification mark for us to recognize that immortalâŹ
Abhay and Armaan giggles at his expressions.
âŹĹwhatâŹâ˘s so funny?⏠he pointed at them making them quite. On one hand ViratâŹâ˘s immortality truth is worrying him and other hand abhay never leaves a chance to tease him. And in the middle of these is nidha.. what all should I deal with.. frenemity with abhay, love-hate with nidha and now this Virat. If he is bloody kameena according to abhay then virat is ultimate bloody kameena.. seriously, immortal?
-âŹĹwhatâŹâ˘s the wonderful news?⏠chand asked.
-âŹĹhuh..⏠jeh came back from his thoughts, âŹĹI have told mom about the symptoms of Sur from her birthday. Virat hasnâŹâ˘t done anything to her. She is feeling so becauseâŹ.⏠All set their eyes on jeh for his because, âŹĹ..because, sur is not only the heir of the mirror but she is the key tooâŹ
All the faces had a triumphant glow, âŹĹyes guys, Sur is the portkey of the Bogus mirror. SheâŹâ˘ll have her human traits back when we use her as a key orelse she may lose her life in depression just like the previous heirsâŹ
-âŹĹwho would have thought the portkey would be in the form of a human⏠neil expressed.
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