When it was about the time for her aunt and cousin to leave her aunt had an peculiar expression as if she had remembered something interesting, her aunt was with her almost all-day it was already evening when she prepared to go back.
The blue wave estate which belong to her uncle and aunt situated very near her peach blossom Estate so they both visited one another often but this pondside courtyard was at least half a day journey for her aunt.
Her father come to visit her in the late afternoon and showed more concern then she expected from him which made her very joyful this was like a sun shine to her dark world then he went on to investigate shadow guards about what happened the warmth of her family further cemented her resolution of changing everyones fate.
Though her father was strict with her often seem to be indifferent most of the time but she knows he wasn't all what he show them to be, he was a warm hearted and righteous person behind his cold, intimidating facade.
But has been a highly righteous person to the point he was even exploited by his rival on several occasions despite that he never changed his character firmly held on to his principles so the people give him the title 'The Unwavering Sword'.
Although her father's presence wasn't that constant in her life as a whole but his influence was there from her young age she thought of him as her idol sought his affection and recognition in most of her child hood and teenage years.
It was in her late twenties from her uncle she learn more about her father only then did she understand her mother's demise was a big blow to him, he was emotionally withdrawed and struggling to himself couldn't show proper affection in her life as a father and felt very guilty about that.
But he still did his best to interacted with her in daily life never shirked from his duty as a father as he raised her of someone of righteousness, she was given total freedom unless it wasn't evil and questionable she can act on her will, she had more wealth than some of the high level elders though this did lead her astray as she did some questionable things she, was careful of anything from reaching her father's ears.
'Father I have let you down in my previous life now that I given another chance I'll try my best to make you proud ' she vowed herself as for let him down she didn't think being righteous person going to help her.
Megha could only apologize to her father for letting him down not following his principles and footsteps, she was going to do every dirty trick and means to prepare for what is coming she can't bear to lose any of them once again.
"Little girl are you listening to me?" Madhu called out softly.
"Huh?" her mind was occupied by blood boiling thoughts she wasn't paying attention to what she was saying.
"You aren't planning any tricks to me are you? "
"Aunt, what are you talking about? I'm sorry I didn't hear what you were saying just now and was little distracted with something else"
"You know the more you feign ignorance the more you look suspicious, you know something right?"
Megha had a interesting expression as to whether to laugh or cry 'I'm really didn't paying attention to you though, why is it have to be now just when her curiosity rose while I daydreaming'
"Did you think this face would convince me, how cute now spill you know about it right then I'm taking it my guess spot on?" her aunt had glowing face as she corner her with words.
Megha vaguely notice her aunt was up to something when her aunt sent Madhan out to play but her mind was preoccupied she couldn't bother to pay any attention how did she know it was something related to her 'Now that I think about it I should have paid some attention when she send rice bun out damn! I was careless sigh there is nothing I can do well it's not like I never got scolded by her' she thought to herself.
It was about how good she became with this as her age progressesed she, was often lost in her thoughts even the expression on her face nor any vacant look in her eyes that's how good she became.
Her aunt narrowed her eyes there was this threatening gleam in them, then spoke slowly the look in her eyes implying if you still act like you don't understand then you are going to get it. " I asked our little girl Vaani has feeling for that servant disciple? "
Megha dumbfounded when she understands whom she was talking about "And one more thing don't even try to deceive me with your petty excuses " Her aunt gritted out with severe face "I personally meet up with that boy with your uncle and that little girl " her calm expression daring Megha to continue with her pretense.
Megha gulped subconsciously ' Damn it, she was as perceptive as ever that clumsy, stupid blonde...' she cursed Vanni in her mind but she could only face it had no other choice " Aunt, are you misunderstood something, as far as I know big sister doesn't interested in anyone"
Megha maintained her eye contact with her aunt, who was now in her signature impassive face trying to make Megha nervous but Megha expect something similar happen so her eyes were sincere and unwavering as they stared at one another for few minutes straight then aunt face become Normal as she sighed with thoughtfull face as she sized up Megha's innocent demanner with doubt flickering in her eyes.
" Alright, for now I choose to believe your nonsense of you were not aware of this but I'm sure my intuition wasn't wrong, that little girl become very slippery recently with her actions and answers let me deal with her, it doesn't matter I will eventually find it out" her aunt declared.
"You were wrongly suspecting me in this, have I ever succeeded in lying to you and not get caught, I wouldn't dare to lie to my all knowing aunt" Megha praised her aunt with smile.
Her aunt had a proud look " I know, you were still too young to deceive me but that doesn't mean you're less suspicious I'll decide that for another day" she frowned " She could have told me, if she likes someone its not like I'm against her happiness, that child was overly cautious as ever " she lamented then sternly looked at Megha " Honey, don't be like her okay? if you like someone one you have to tell me " Vaani nodding at her obediently.
Vaani also partially raised by Madhu ever since she entrusted to her father, she was making such a fuss because her aunt simply had some concerns as she thought both of them as her own daughters she didn't want them to suffer in relationships or life.
In her previous life Megha did indeed told her growing feelings for a certain red head man to her aunt in her twentieth birthday as she wanted hear her advice on how to proceed with her romantic life, her aunt was surprisingly supportive of Megha.
Unlike her father or uncle who accidentally learn about this matter much later her uncle wasn't agree with her love interest initially but he was pursued by Megha and Madhu to see things clearly and Megha had to admit may be it was something to do with Amara's sudden rise as a prodigy In sect.
As for now She didn't dare to tell her anything as 'He' was still considered talentless servant disciple she couldn't risk anything about her love life who know how she react if she learn Learn about the truth may be think I'm insane.
Megha send her aunt and cousin off, she couldn't help but laugh at the commotion her cousin making as he snatched the ornamental vase from her father collection to catch fireflies and the frightened maid try to get back the vase from him.
Though she amused what her father's reaction would be if he ever know of this his precious collection treated like a play thing not that she cared about it probably her aunt had same thought as Megha, as she had an interesting smile on her face as well both of them looked at one another then burst out to giggling at this a childish voice loudly counting his catches in triumph
" Take good care of yourself I'll visit you the day after tomorrow" her aunt kissed Megha on the forehead affectionately
Megha hugged her in return, she watched as they were going for their wagon her eyes had myriad of emotions when she could no longer see them only then she went back in her room.
She sighed to herself she had so many things to do, staying here wasn't any use to her she was neither In the mood to like enjoy her time here nor was there anyone she had to secretly meet up her condition was fine from when she checked and her teacher said the same.
At Most she would have to rest two more days to fully recover, she reckon it was mental exhaustion or something that's why they were still clueless about what happened to her with her special physique recovery ability two days were enough to reach her peak health.
That could be done anywhere so she called Meera and informed her about preparation for returning then Meera told her Vaani went with her father to discuss something Megha held back her urge to rolled her eyes and commented "Just send her a message we were going back, so she can go there straight"
Vaani probably thought Megha would stay here for few more days because once again to meet up with Amara but Megha know better than that, If she remember correctly he was planning to take a mission to collect ores for forge and probably taken it even before he came here to meet up with her at the pond few days back.
At that time he sent the scroll back via shadow guard and went for mission didn't return for about eight months straight so wasting her time here wasn't acceptable to her.
Of course If he didn't take that mission the possibility of him visiting her to ask her well being high she still doubt it. She wondered as they entered carriage for the ride ' Would he be in trouble because of the sudden changes in this reality? ' she thought hard her eyes flashed.
Why she thought of this matter because she was trying to compare the events in the two different timelines she noticed something her sudden feint and the coincidence of him meeting her there and the mission he take up put him in the precarious situation as it was all too much to be mere coincidence.
He would be suspect for assaissinate the daughter of sect leader 'But he was the one bring me to the courtyard and I didn't sustained any life threatening injury ' so her uncle or other elders wouldn't accuse him out right his background was clean ' Hmm! yeah my spirit pellet box was finded in the grass so Granduncle would attest to that' she mused.
That time she was scolded by her granduncle for wasting spirit pellets like this, she taken it from his elixir concoction room to begin with 'Now that I think about it, I was spared from his scolding hehe!' she smirked.
She could even swift her blame to the arrogant inhabitants of the pond, 'I wonder, would he get angry and capture those arrogant fellows if so' she licked her lips she was eager to make them into sucumptious meal since they hadn't give her their blessings she would take it in different way.
She was In good mood ever since she wake up and thought things through nothing went wrong for her has it been like her previous life probably this was the start of her miserable life.
Her father went to the meeting of seven palaces then taking up his close friend and palace master divine pearl island invitation for banquet and when he returned from there he would bring along a malicious B***h as a honor disciple.
That said b***h, Kayal was nonother then divine pearl palace Master's only daughter and her childhood playmate but she was far from normal person her past actions were proof to her diabolic behavior.
She was considered blessed person in so many ways her status was no lesser than Megha's and has a special body constitution unlike Megha who's special constitution wasn't even recorded but Kayla had an water based physique a powerful one at that, her situation wasn't that different her either she was same age as Megha her mother passed away due to an incurable disease more over their fathers were close friends so they were put together whenever both side has special occasion.
Megha indeed consider her as a friend and family since there situation same she thought her as a kindred soul but she turned out to be her worst enemy in her previous life she never wanted to meet her in this life if possible Megha wasn't sure she could hold back from killing off that wretch.
Megha took deep breath 'forget it with my uncle being there, there is no way in hell Kayal being send here, hell he wouldn't even attend the banquet if I has anything to say' her uncle relationship with palace master could be surmised as deep dislike, Megha didn't have anything else against palace master she was confident because he was sent there she wouldn't come here 'Sigh! my emotions are still very unstable it's better I don't see her in my current state of mind nothing good will come out of it'