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Chapter 8 - Chapter 5 : Dying happiness (Shorter/alternate version)

The meeting which began in the afternoon ended by night. The crowd had begun to disperse after listening to Haqikah's verdict. As the crowd dispersed, Anagha just sat there and watched the crowd disperse and then stared down at the ground. Haqikah said to Anagha "Are you okay? I know it must have been hard to raise a child who's a berserker... I hope she will be able to reflect upon her actions in these 15 days of time." with an assuring smile on her face. Anagha smiled back with a half smile and her eyes were glowing as the moonlight fell on her face; "I heard what the people of the village had to say today...especially the boy who lived near the wheat fields. I will make sure to not let my dear daughter to cause anymore troubles to the boy or anyone who has a problem with her... permanently..." said Anagha. To this, "I know that we can count on you. we are able to live at least to this extent because of you and for that I'm grateful." said Haqikah. Then they realised that it was already late, so they parted ways and went to their respective homes. After the meeting, Albel was nowhere to be seen out on the paths of the village and the villagers breathed a sigh of relief as this had been the first day in quiet a while where everyone were happy because they didn't have to deal with Albel's shenanigans. The people happily ploughed the fields, markets were selling goods on more discounts and they gathered for a sumptuous feast to celebrate happiness and peace. The village's atmosphere was similar to that of a festive season. Their happiness knew no bounds. The emotions they felt were surreal to them. They danced to their heart's content. However, little did the people know that this happiness was short-lived. It's only lasted a month and then the atmosphere in the village had filled with an air of gloominess, lament, sorrow and every other word that could describe grief. The word about the funeral of the witness boy had spread...