Rudra was devastated after reading the letter, his heart torn between regret and the faint glimmer of hope his son had offered. For days, he wrestled with his decision, unsure if he could face Rajeev after all the years of separation. But despite his internal struggle, one thing remained clear—he wanted to attend the wedding. He had to.
After much deliberation, he finally spoke, his voice low and unsettling, "How about a tour?" His eyes met Nand's, filled with an eerie resolve.
"Tour?" Nand echoed, confusion and concern in his tone. " but do you truly think right now is the optimal moment, guru?"
Rudra's face remained expressionless, but there was a glint of determination in his eyes. "I have a strategy," he said, his voice firm. There was no room for doubt in his words, no hesitation.
He took a piece of paper and scribbled something quickly before folding it neatly and handing it to Nand. "Give this to Rajeev," he instructed.
Nand looked at the letter in his hand, curious about what it said, but he didn't question Rudra. Instead, he gave a small nod of acknowledgment, tucking the letter safely into his pocket. Without saying anything more, Nand turned and left to carry out Rudra's command.
As Nand disappeared into the distance, Rudra stood still, the weight of his decisions bearing down on him. He wasn't sure what the future held or how Rajeev would react to the letter, but for the first time in years, he felt a strange sense of purpose. He had a plan, and this time, he wasn't going to let his fear or regret hold him back.
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Sitting in her chamber, Sashi is lost in thought. When Abhi observed that Sashi was pondering about something, he approached her and added, "What occurred, Wify? What are you pondering of?"
" Do you believe that Ram's words regarding Gowthami are true, Abhi?"
I believe that Sashi is contemplating the Gowthami family and envisions Abhi.
"Don't worry, I'll assist Rajeev in his hunt for her family; together, we will undoubtedly locate them. He said that she doesn't come from that tribe. "
" Abhi, my question is not on Gowthami's family; rather, it concerns the powers that Ram alluded to."
'How come? She is still recalling the tales that Ram said when it comes to her abilities. Nobody can speculate about this girl's thoughts as they normally do. I'm not sure why she continues to be hit in that regard'. notion Abhi
"How come? Are you implying that she have some fighting abilities? Do you agree with Ram's assertion that people fabricate tales? " Abhi pondered what Ram had spoken to him about Gowthami and felt amused about it.
Abhi chuckled and added, "That ram is a good story teller."
Sashi answered, "Do you comprehend what me and Gowthami argued after you guys left?"
'Girls' eyes are always turning to their attire and ornamental jewelry, wondering what more they might discuss. I believe that since the wedding is quickly approaching and they may have spoken about attire and other things', pondered Abhi.
"I had previously provided you my card, so there's no need to fret about anything. You can go shopping with her and purchase whatever you want; I'll notify Ram to accompany you and your guests shopping. It may be regarding jewelry or outfits to put on to the wedding" . Sitting close to her, muttered Abhi.
With a disappointed expression on her face, Sashi answered, "No, abhi, we failed to talk about those topics; we had already made plans regarding them."
" Then", Abhi inquired " regarding what neither of you had spoken about.?"
" Abhi, what Ram declared about Gowthami is accurate; she had such abilities and killed the wolves in the jungle", Sashi remarked gravely.
" Who notified you regarding this?" , questioned Abhi.
Sashi remarked, "Gowthami personally spoke to me about every single one of this."
After glancing at her wife for a little moment, Abhi started giggling. "Gowthami tricked you."
Ha ha ha.
"God!, my partner's IQ is ridiculously low. What has prompted him that he doesn't believe in me? " Sashi gave him a quick glance before nodding.
Ram stated as he entered the room, "What Sashi sister mentioned is in fact factual."
Ram heard them chatting as he happened to go by their room.
'Gowthami then informed Sashi sister about her; otherwise, he would punish me for hiding them. It's better that abhi knows about her as well. '
Abhi first glanced at Ram, then at Sashi.
"I can see you two are attempting to trick me once again", abhi remarked.
He took their words with a grain of salt.
Sashi said gravely, "What if I disclosed you the fact that she genuinely had some combat skills?"
" Alright, then I'll comply with your requests", replied Abhi.
Ram reflected on how Abhi had disciplined him the previous evening and forced him to spend the whole night in the chair. Since Abhi was the one who cared for them more than he was, he didn't want to keep anything from him. Furthermore, he doesn't even believe them when they offer him the truth. He thought of an idea right away.
"Then prepare yourself for a duel with Gowthami", ram urged.
" What altercation with her Are you people serious? How can she beat me at that? What if she gets hurt? Stop playing pranks" . Abhi doesn't know what they're referring about, and he refused to even want to fight Gowthami because he was afraid that if they did, he may damage her and Rajeev would be upset.
Abhi, a black belt holder and skilled fighter, had always been able to hold his own against anyone. Even Ram, who had trained under him, couldn't match his abilities.
"I agree to it" , Rajeev announced, his voice calm but carrying a hint of mischief, as he entered the room.
Abhi raised an eyebrow and glanced at him. "Agree to what?" he asked, though he already had a sense of what was on Rajeev's mind. In reality, he knew that Rajeev was consenting to something much larger—a fight with Gowthami.
"What are you guys up to?" Abhi asked, sensing something strange in the air.
Rajeev approached with a serious look."She really was a skilled fighter, brother. I intended to tell you this earlier, but you're not equipped to listen to what we have to offer" , His words carried a weight that surprised Abhi.
Abhi blinked, momentarily taken aback. Rajeev wasn't the type to deceive him, and the realization hit him like a punch. So, Gowthami really does have some serious fighting ability.
"You folks are stating that she have some combat abilities?", Abhi asked, still skeptical but intrigued. "so what big of an issue does it make that girls are studying them these days?"
Ram, always eager for a challenge, couldn't resist pushing his brother. "Why don't we have a little fight? Then you can see for yourself just how skilled she is."
Abhi sighed, waving his hand dismissively. "We can talk about that later. Let's get through the wedding stuff first. This isn't really necessary."
But Ram wasn't going to let it go that easily. "What's wrong? Are you backing down? Afraid she might be too much for you?"
Abhi's eyes narrowed, the challenge stirring something in him. "Afraid?Whom I'm terrified of, you're not aware of my abilities" he scoffed. "You know I'm not scared of anyone, least of all her. Alright, let's do a little segment. Please don't hold it against me if she gets wounded." His tone was cocky, but underneath, he was genuinely curious now.
Rajeev, standing to the side, smirked. "Let's see who comes out on top."
Abhi glanced at Rajeev, confused. "Is Rajeev insane? He's actually encouraging me to fight his wife?" he muttered to himself. None of this made sense, but his pride wouldn't let him back down.
"Okay, fine. I'm here," Abhi said, squaring his shoulders, ready to face whatever was coming.
Rajeev turned to Ram, grinning. "I'll go get her ready for the battlefield," he said, before heading off to find Gowthami.
As Rajeev left, Abhi sat back, his mind swirling with questions. What is Rajeev thinking? And who exactly is Gowthami, if she's worth all this hype?
But one thing was clear—this would be no ordinary match, and Abhi couldn't help but feel a flicker of excitement as he waited for what was to come.