Ranjeet tried to pick her up. But she did not respond. Her pulse was weak. She was breathing but merely. In desperation he picked he up roughly in his arms. But her dupatta was caught in Trishul. It tore.
" Ufff Gunjan", he said.
He removed the dupatta and picked her up. Guarding her with one hand he started picking her up.
" Aaah hell and damnation ", he cried.
His hand was caught in the Trishul as his blood dripped coating it completely.
" Shiva you do like to drink blood. The blood of our entire village did not satisfy you. Well drink it", he cursed.
He removed the trishul and threw it in the forest.
RIYA WOKE UP WITH A JERK....
" The Trishul", she cried. " Its the Trishul".
She was at the palace. She had slept over the idol which Srikant kept for Gunjan outside her room.
She called Vicky.
" Hey beautiful what's up"?
" Sri where are you"? ( Riya called him Srikant when they were alone. She loved the name)
" At museum", he said.
" Great collect me. I am at the idol in front of our room. I have some errands and then we meet punditji. Inform him. I might have found a way", she said.
" I trust you", he said. " I am coming".
They were at Manav's house in about 20 minutes. Riya was restless.
" Riya beta you", said Suhasiniji on seeing her.
" Aunty I need to collect a few things. Did you clean my room? Where did you keep the things . I just want a look", she said.
" Riya relax", said Sonia as she came out of kitchen. It was her day off.
" All your things are in same conditions as they were", she said. " I did not allow Manav to touch anything".
" You are an angel", said Riya as she hugged her sister-in-law.. Then she rushed to collect the things.
" Sorry about that", said Vicky sheepishly.
But Mr. Vikas just laughed.
" She was always like that", he said.
" Lets plan a holiday for our families after this project is over", said Vicky. " I have already discussed it with Manav".
They were all very excited with the plan.
Riya then found what she wished for...
" Okay Vicky", she said. " Temple. Bye everyone". She rushed out.
Vikram apologized again and they left.
Venue Shiva temple
Time An hour later
" Okay show us what you have", said Ramcharan.
" Look at this Trishul Sri", she said. " Do you remember anything".
He looked at it keenly.
" I threw it in forest", he said.
" Well Lily found it", she said. " She kept it with her diary. She mentioned it had blood on it. Your blood Sri. THE BLOOD BEFORE YOU WERE CURSED".
" It pierced me", said Vicky. "As I tried to pick you up. Ohhhh!!"
" As Akashvani said the fire elemental showed us the way. Now pierce this Trishul in his chest ending his immortality", said Agni.
" Punditji me", she was scared.
" Yes beautiful. Only you", said Vicky. " After today Srikant dies as I truly become your Vicky".
She cried.
" What if I hurt you", she said.
" You won't. Do it", he said.
She picked up the Trishul a d uttered,
" Har har Mahadev"
( I praise lord Shiva)
She pierced the Trishul in his chest.
A strong thunder cracked. An explosion occured.
" Shiva", said Vicky as he collapsed at her feet.
" His curse is finished. His soul is bound to you now", said Agni.
" Vicky", she cradled his head in her lap. " What happened to him punditji? Did I hurt him"?
" No Gunjan you saved him", said Agni. " He shall be fine".
Vikram was fine next morning. MORE THAN FINE. His wounds stop healing. His fever needed medicines to cure. He was a mortal now. Life is beautiful. Every moment is precious.
EVERY MOMENT WITH HER.
" Riya my master", he said.
" Hussh Vicky you are so shameless", she said.
" Your slave", he teased.
" You", she was getting irritated. He was following her around the house. Like a puppy.
" Your boy toy", he said deviously.
" I'll murder you", she said angrily.
" All yours baby", he said. " My soul belongs to you too".
And he continued spending each moment with her.
" Dad", she said irritated with him, " I control your son now. How do you feel?"
Vicky smirked. As if this will irritate his father.
" I feel his reins are in right hands", said Ramcharan. " Keep them tight so that he does not stray".
Vicky burst out with laughter as Riya blushed deep red.
The night time and confines of bedroom made him worse.
" How shall I serve you master", he said kissing her feet. He s*cked her toe which sent tantalising sensations throughout her body.
" You wish to serve me", she said like a queen.
" Yes master".
" Well then make love to me", she said s*ductively ." Like Vicky, like Srikant and like Ranjeet because they all are you. And.. I love you".
Vicky took her in his arms.
" Mortality is precious beautiful. It makes me enjoy my life. Thank you for this gift".
And then he made love to her.
He was demanding as Ranjeet. He broke all are barriers. He was gentle like Srikant ; he playfully coerced and got her cooperation in making love . And he was loving and giving like Vicky. He could not get enough of her. For hours into midnight they worshipped each other's body. This feeling was different. Tired they slept in each other's arms.
Swimming into the realms of dreams.
" Aditya you will kill him. You are trained now", said a Brahmin.
" Thank you punditji", he said.
" Prince Aditya has slayed the monster. Prince Aditya ki jai( victory to prince Aditya).
" Aditya you are brave and just. You shall be my heir", said the king.
" Tamas you. I thought its Gautam", said Aditya.
" Well your friend find out I set keekat on the kingdom. So you both must die", said Tamas.
" I shall avenge myself", said Aditya with dying breath.
" You killed him. I kill you", said Gautam as he killed Tamas.
" I am your ancestor Srikant pundit Padmanabh. You should be safe and so should be our clan", said Srikant.
" I leave for London Srikant. I call you my friend. And I ask you to slay the monster again", said Padmanabh to Srikant.
" I don't know what you say but I guess I will find out".
" You will", said Padmanabh.
" Rest assured", said Lily. " We both hold no grudge to her. May you both be united", said Lily.
Srikant thought only of Gunjan.
This was Vikram's dream.
Riya dreamt too
" I shall marry prince Aditya Gautam uncle. Ask my father to go to the king", said Dhara.
" You shall", said Aditi like a prophecy.
" But your union will be challenging and happily ever after will be a long away".
" Riya, Gautam", Vikram woke up.
So did Riya.
" Gautam was the Brahmin warrior who helped me. Aditi helped you in saving my soul", he said. " They hold no grudge".
" Our happily ever after is coming Vicky. Its near", she said.
They held hands. A battle lie ahead. New moon was approaching.