The girl was little older than Megha likely in her late teens with a pristine appearance even in simple core disciple outfit and had a charismatic air about her, she could be considered as beautiful Vaani if not equal to Megha's enchanting beauty.
Maya had this long and straight shiny black hair, chiseled facial features her honey colored transparent glowing eyes glowing in happiness she had white and smooth skin tone, small but sharp nose, natural rose lips round face her neck was longer than everyone by couple of inches but this gave her unique charm with her well developed body graceful gait and comforting smile.
So it wasn't much of a surprise when the disciples around her subconsciously locked their eyes on her. No one would be immune to refrain from taking a second look at her whether they were generally interested in girls or not doesn't matter " Haha, little sister Megha! long time no see, How was your health I heard.... I have been planning to visit you for couple of weeks not expect see you here"
Maya reached out and took Megha's hands as if they were very close and fired whatever came to her mind while still smiling at her, the disciples looked even more as it was rare to see the elusive Little Miss and it didn't hurt to say both of them are pleasing to eyes.
Many people doesn't seen Megha even once in their time in sect and heared little Missy was a loner and genius who always studying and recluse in her estate and Maya was like a genius star who was very popular amongst sect disciples so it was kind of intriguing to know what these two were up to.
Megha blinked as she took a note that she became center of the attention and cringed inwardly but she showed no change in her expression as she smiled slightly at this and greeted her acquaintance and gestured for her to follow her to a better place for catch up or whatever Maya was seeking her out for.
Megha couldn't help but roll her eyes slightly at the irony situation and Vaani's incredulous expression, ' Come on big sister can you please not give me these funny expression, besides don't you think you should consider 'our acquaintance' feeling to consideration, what would she think about you and might even get offended ' she thought to herself inwardly.
Megha lead them to a nearby resting area nearby, this place was mostly empty if not used by inner court elders when they visit here, there is classrooms and mediation rooms, array chambers with different purposes all of this belongs to Main Hall so unless it was sect master giving lecture disciples couldn't enter any of this most of the places remain empty.
Everyone started to walk out, sighing looking a little dispirited as they realized they can't follow them here but Megha did notice a small group of girls about her age tailing them. Megha narrowed her eyes and wasn't surprised but didn't say anything when Maya waved her hands to invite them to follow.
" So, Senior Sister Maya should I assume you have some business with me other than enquiring about my health and well being? " Megha asked in a rather blunt tone, from the corner of her eyes, and threw a glance at the group of girls as she thought this would be better if she wrapped things quickly here and returned back to her estate.
Did she have enmity with Maya? Or have any grudge against her in past life? Of course not, although both of them didn't see eye to eye in several things there was never any hate between them.
If she remembers correctly even when the sect turned against her and blamed her suspect of various accusations in her name, Maya was one of few people who didn't believe Megha was evil or would turn evil.
Megha has her reasons to treat her like this, at this moment they didn't have any great relationship between them anyway, Megha had other uses for her and wouldn't make friends just because they were not bad people loyal towards her sect and her family.
" Ahem... Yes I do, but you didn't tell me how was your health? I can't even ask this.. '' Maya sighed at the deadpanned look at the other party " Hey! why are you treating me like this, It's not like I have offended you or anything-"
" Enough with the chit chat. My health is splendid, thank you very much for your concerns. What do you want to talk about Senior sister?" there was a tinge of annoyance in Megha's voice.
Maya couldn't help but frown at this attitude, ' What had i ever done to attract the this much dislike from the other party why does it seems like this girl dislike me so much ' Maya blinked in confusion couldn't find any reasons 'This girl is still unruly and biting'
Maya's warm welcome smile faded she schooled her facial expressions to that of a polite smile she skipped the pleasantries all together " It's nice to hear that everything is fine with you....by the way, I have been planning to accept some missions to experience outside world, I have been hoping whether you were interested taking part in this Mission."
She paused briefly and looked at Megha's unimpressed face then hurriedly continued as if she wanted say everything before Megha say something " I think I don't make it clear, we have been planning to take a mission outside of longevity city and I had elders approval"
" Uh-huh, So it seems the Senior Sister is ready to take on a mission in the outside world... sure why not? I also think it will be beneficial for my cultivation " Megha interjected when she saw the other party trying her best to ensnare her to join the Mission.
" Yes, it will be beneficial for us, if you think about it there is no downside for us taking this mission with elders supervising us. You don't have to be afraid about anything else so don't reject it hastily.... huh? Did you say you are interested!?" amidst her confusing sales pitch her serious pretty face changed into that of a funny expression.
Maya couldn't help but look at Vaani for confirmation wondering whether she misheard what Megha say Megha who watching this caught the bubbling mirth in Vaani's eyes also find it funny but stopped herself from laughing afraid Vaani might lose it as well but Vaani was really hopeless
"Pfft.Hahaha"
"Hahahaha, I-im so-orry Hahahaha, it's really funny you know " her laughter echoed around the resting area, Maya surprised by Vaani's unladylike laughter startled to silence but Vaani quick to realize her behavior and etiquette little inappropriate apologetically smiled at Maya.
Who was now glaring daggers at the duo although Megha doesn't laugh Maya noticed her amusement though both of them are pulling pranks on her.
"Are you two done with making fun of me? " Maya asked in her calm tone there was a tinge of anger.
" Big sister, Maya you can't blame us....just now your expression was really funny I swear we didn't do it on purpose " then she quickly glanced at Megha who subtly nodded towards her " Besides what's there to show such a... expression it was come out little baffling you know? " Vaani pointed out that this wasn't on purpose.
"What... you two... you guys...." Maya stuttered her face flushed in shame then went pale from anger when she noticed both were showing innocent expressions. Then she was embarrassed to talk about this any further she took a deep breath as she looked at Megha.
Megha beat her In that asked a question nonchalantly " When did senior sister plan to leave for this Mission? " Megha could already feel a heated pair of eyes trying to bore a hole in the side of her skull.
Taken aback Maya hesitated for a few seconds as after a small pause she replied looking intently at the two " About in three months... elder said this was a special mission junior sister I-"
" Are you going alone? If not, may I ask whom you are going with? " Megha interrupted her ranting as her eyes glanced at the group standing little distance away from them a pair of haughty and dark color eyes met hers.
This group of girls seems to be listening to their talking or at least trying to, some of them openly plastered their curiosity in their face, no doubt Vaani's laughter must have attracted their attention.
Maya hesitated a little then sighed and gestured at the group " Well, they also planning to join us, but you didn't have to-"
" There, there then no need to talk about this... I'm really surprised you even thought this could work and I know very well senior sister knows about what would happen if I really I agree to take part in this Mission so spare me the trouble senior sister " Megha looked straightly at Maya's eyes and spoke with resolution " I really want to..nah, I will take mission but I rather not join your little group please forgive me rudeness"
" Junior sister Megha listened to me... I know you don't like to get along with her, in fact you don't have to interact with her at all, just join the team we will assign you both in different team " Maya observed Megha's face then paused slowly talked " Umm, I don't know why you both don't get along with each other but this will be a chance to understand one another let go of any unpleasant feeling and " Maya abruptly stopped when Megha reached out her hand to cut her off with a cold look.
"So should I take this as a senior sister who also thinks I'm the unreasonable one here... I see it's good that my older sister is magnanimous enough to point it out for me" Megha sneered at Maya with an understanding look.
"What!?" Maya was flustered by the sudden hostility "Junior don't talk n-nonsense, when did I ever said or implied you are unreasonable don't bully me okay?" Maya glanced at Vaani for help who also looked at her with slight blame, feeling helpless she finally asked
"You know what? Forget it since you take my words the wrong way, I have nothing to say. I know I'm sincere when I offer it. So Junior sisters aren't willing to consider my offer?"
" I believe, I've already told you about my decision, anyway Thank you for your offer, but we didn't need it " Maya wanted to say something but seeing Megha's mocking look she gave up ' These girls are really stubborn sometimes!' Before she could bid farewell she heard footsteps and thought 'OH no! didn't I tell her not to intervene...sigh! I shouldn't brought her here'
Maya didn't need to guess who it was the disdainful look on these two said everything, Maya quickly get up " Sudar should we get go-"
While they were talking amongst the group of girls a girl with chocolate brown hair and eyes deeply scrutinizing Megha and the other two when they heard laughter they discreetly inched closer although she couldn't hear what they say just one look at the awkward faces of Maya and she knew it was a waste of time.
She walked up to the three and happened to hear some arrogant words " I believe I've already told you my decision, anyway Thank you for your offer, but we didn't need it " and Megha's mocking look felt a little fire up.
" Big sister Maya, are you done with your talking? "
" Yeah, sorry for making you girls wait, I'm done with things, come on let's get going " Maya urged Sudar " Are they coming? "Sudar went straight to the point.
Sudar notice the awkward expression and taunted outright "Why waste our time with them" cast a derisive look at Megha " I already said this to you before don't be a lazybum, you are going to embarrass sect master prestige like this"