"Who Rules the World: The Mortal Universe"
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Chapter 28:The Past
The New Love Story
ShivaNarayan and Annapoorna, unaware of each other's feelings, stole glances at every opportunity.
Both of them fumed at each other, saying that at least he or she could have told their names.
ShivaNarayan returned to his kingdom.
Gouri smiled and called out to her son, "Son, come here."
ShivaNarayan smiled and sat down beside her.
Pradyuman said, "Where did you go? We waited for you during our meal, but you didn't appear at all."
"Dad, mom I just went to do some work", ShivaNarayan said.
Gouri and Pradyuman looked at each other and smiled.
Gouri asked, "Tell me, what is so important that you even left your parents?"
ShivaNarayan was lost in thoughts..
How can he say he went behind one girl?
ShivaNarayan gave a fake smile, "Mom, I just went out for a walk in the capital. It's so beautiful, you know."
Pradyuman raised his eyebrows and asked, "Did you go out for a stroll in the city or did you follow one girl?"
ShivaNarayan's eyes widened, "Dad?"
Gouri said without any expression on her face, "Do you really think we won't know about you, my son?"
ShivaNarayan stammered a little, "Mom…Voh…Mom, actually I just went behind her to thank her".
"Oh...just to thank her? For what reason?", Pradyuman asked, raising his eyebrows.
ShivaNarayan said, "Mom, dad, it was her who protected normal people from the brutal energy of the third prince by using her divine shield. That's why I went behind her to thank her".
Gouri and Pradyuman exchanged glances.
Gouri asked, "Anything else?"
"No, nothing mom," ShivaNarayan quickly said.
Pradyuman asked with a smile, "Nothing else? Don't you want to know her name and some other details?"
ShivaNarayan's eyes widened and they brightened, "Dad... dad, you know about her?"
Pradyuman smiled, "Of course, remember we are the top family of the nation; we need to keep an eye on the capital."
ShivaNarayan asked, "Dad, Mom, please tell me, who is she?"
Gouri asked, "Why are you so eager to know about that girl?"
"Just like that mom, please tell naa", ShivaNarayan almost pleaded with her.
Pradyuman laughed, "Look at him Gouri, he won't leave us until we tell him about that girl."
ShivaNarayan nodded, "Dad, Mom. Please. I just want to know about her; that's all."
Pradyuman and Gouri looked at each other and laughed.
Gouri said, "Her name is Annapoorna, daughter of the noble family of King Bhoj and Queen Nalanda."
ShivaNarayan asked, "But mom, I've never heard of this Noble family. Are they one of the ten great families?"
Pradyuman shook his head, "No, my son. The Noble family is not one of the Ten Great Families. The Noble family is the strongest and most powerful family, in the Middle Territory."
Supremely powerful family? You mean..," said ShivaNarayan disappointedly.
There are some strange rules in place.
Great family kids can only marry someone from the great family only.
Gouri smiled, "Don't worry, son; just enjoy your life - that's all."
ShivaNarayan nodded and took a deep breath. He said, "I will let the water flow freely. Let's see in which direction it wants to go."
He smiled and exited the room.
"He seems to be matured enough to handle his own affairs", Gouri smiled.
"That's exactly what we want to see", Pradyuman said as he laughed and pulled her into his embrace.
Gouri narrowed her eyes and asked, "Husband, what are you thinking about right now?"
Pradyuman asked in a low voice, "Gouri, shall we think about having another baby?"
Gouri's eyes widened and she blushed.
Hey hey, my wife is still blushing, look at her. It seems like she doesn't have any concerns about it," Pradyuman winked at her.
"As you wish, my dear husband," Gouri blushed and ran into their room.
Prdyuman laughed loudly.
It's been twenty years... They had planned to have another child, but their responsibilities didn't allow them to spend time together.
Now everything is under control; they can focus on this.
ShivaNarayan traveled to the capital once more.
But this time, the capital respected him a lot because they already knew about his true identity.
ShivaNarayan greeted them in return and sat down near a small shop.
Young Master from the Srivastav family, you... you shouldn't come here," the shopkeeper slowly said.
ShivaNarayan asked with a smile, "Why not? Are you involved in some sort of dirty business?"
The shop keeper quickly denied, "No young master. I am not doing any dirty business. But this place is not fit for someone of your stature."
ShivaNarayan laughed, "Who told you that I could not come here? I am so thirsty; give me one cold drink."
The shopkeeper blinked his eyes and said, "Young Master."
"Go on, I am very thirsty; please bring me a cold drink. I love apple juice a lot", said ShivaNarayan with a smile.
The shop keeper nodded and went inside, returning quickly with one bottle of apple juice.
The bottle looked old but when ShivaNarayan sipped it, his eyes brightened.
He licked his lips and smiled, "It's so tasty, old man! Bring me another bottle of apple juice."
ShivaNarayan said and finished that bottle quickly.
The shop keeper nodded and went inside.
ShiaNarayan saw many normal people approaching this place.
They wanted to take photos with him.
He quickly covered himself with a mask.
Some of them noticed him and sighed, "This old man seems to be quite lucky today. Look, there's a young man sitting in that old shop".
"Hey, let's leave this old shop; let's look for the Prince of the Srivastav family. If we get lucky, we can even take pictures with him."
All went from there.
No one thought the prince was sitting in this old shop.
Everyone is sure that the high-class prince has never stepped into this old and terrible shop.
ShivaNarayan sighed, "That was close."
The shop keeper returned with four bottles.
ShivaNarayan's eyes brightened and he started drinking with glee.
"The young master, you are the second person who likes my shop", the shopkeeper said.
"Second person? Who's the first person?" asked ShivaNarayan.
"She said she is not from this capital, but you know what she is none other than the Warrior Queen," the shop keeper said.
ShivaNarayan was shocked, "The Warrior Queen? Isn't she the same girl who destroyed the foreign mercenaries and the Warrior King's private army?"
The Shopkeeper nodded, "Yes, Young Master. She is the one. She destroyed the foreign powers and saved our nation. The invincible Indian government has awarded her with the title 'Warrior Queen.' You know what, Sir? She single-handedly defeated more than 30,000 mercenaries. Not only that, but she also managed to destroy Warrior King's private army, which consists of soldiers who are more terrifying than some of the great families they have already destroyed."
ShivaNarayan said in shock, "She is so strong, but she is not from one of the great families; how amazing."
He covered his mask as soon as he saw someone walking towards him.
The shop keeper smiled as he said, "there she is".
ShivaNarayan looked at them and said in shock, "Isn't she the same girl I met yesterday?"
Annapoorna and Sheetal slowly sat down in front of him; there was only one table and four chairs available.
"One more bottle, old man," ShivaNarayan said.
Annapoorna and Sheetal had seen five bottles emptied by him.
"You seem to be enjoying this apple juice," Sheetal said.
ShivaNarayan smiled, "You haven't told me your name yet."
The shopkeeper arrived with three bottles of apple juice.
ShivaNarayan smiled and drank it down in one gulp.
"Easy, young man," Annapoorna smiled.
"Your smile is so cute; don't you know that?" ShivaNarayan smiled inside the mask.
Annapoorna said, "Do I know you?"
ShivaNarayan laughed, "I know you; you were the one who protected the innocent people yesterday. You were so cool at that time."
Annapoorna and Sheetal looked at each other.
"I think I already heard this voice", Annapoorna smiled and pulled his mask.
Sheetal was shocked, "Prince... Prince Srivastav! It's you!"
Annapoorna looked at him and quickly dropped the mask, saying, "I am... I am sorry."
ShivaNarayan smiled, "Is it okay to touch someone like this? Don't flirt with me."
Annapoorna rolled her eyes and said, "I don't like you at all; why are you always following me like this?"
ShivaNarayan said, "When did I follow you? I'm just here for this apple juice."
The shop keeper said, "Madam, he is the only heir of the Srivastav family and he is really a good young man, don't be rude to him."
"Why? Did he give you lots of money?" Annapoorna asked him.
"No, no, no," the shopkeeper quickly said.
"Old man, could you please bring us two more bottles?" ShivaNarayan shouted.
Annapoorna narrowed her eyes, "Its not good to drink like this, don't drink too much Mr".
ShivaNarayan smiled, "Yeah."
The shop keeper said, "Young Master, I have only one bottle left."
ShivaNarayan nodded, "Give it to me, I'm in love with this drink."
He started to drink the seventh bottle.
Are you crazy? You shouldn't be drinking so much," Annapoorna snatched the bottle from him.
"Arey, give me my bottle. Who are you to decide what I can drink and not?" ShivaNarayan glared at her.
Annapoorna suddenly said, "My name is Annapoorna."
Sheetal widened her eyes in surprise.
This was the first time Annapoorna had ever told anyone her name.
ShivaNarayan smiled, "I know, Ms. Warrior Queen."
Annapoorna glared at the old man, "Didn't I tell you not to reveal my identity?"
The shopkeeper apologized to her.
Annapoorna waved her hand and said, "Go in and do your work."
The shop keeper nodded and took the money.
"Haan? Why did you pay my money too?", ShivaNarayan asked.
Annapoorna said, "In order to shut you up."
PFFFF...
ShivaNarayan burst into laughter and said, "Sorry, Ms. Annapoorna, you want me to shut my mouth just because you gave this little money to him? I have never seen anyone as crazy as you".
Annapoorna sighed, "I am not as rich as you, okay. Just keep my identity within yourself, don't..."
Before she could speak, several car engines roared.
ShivaNarayan narrowed his eyes, "Take this and cover yourself."
Annapoorna quickly put on the mask and looked at the approaching cars.
'Number 6'.
ShivaNarayan sighed, "The Gupta family, not again."
More than thirty people stepped out, even stronger than the first prince.
ShivaNarayan asked, "Third Prince Chandrakanth, what are you doing here?"
ShivaNarayan, do you really think we will give a damn about you and your Srivastav family?" Chandrakanth shouted.
The Third Prince, daring to call my name like this? You must be quite brave, said ShivaNarayan with a smile.
Thirty elders revealed their true auras.
ShivaNarayan asked slowly, "My parents told us the younger generation should resolve our issues among ourselves; why do you elders want to interfere now?"
One of the elders said, "Mr. Srivastav, you should not defeat our young masters. We will take your life as our compensation."
ShivaNarayan, Annapoorna, and Sheetal were stunned.
ShivaNarayan said, "You are here to kill me? Are you crazy? Aren't you afraid of the consequences of this fight? Go away, I am not interested in this fight."
Chandrakanth glanced at the two girls and the shopkeeper, "You three, just remember one thing. You didn't see anything, is that clear?"
The shopkeeper quickly nodded, "Yes, yes, third prince."
The two girls didn't say anything.
ShivaNarayan stood up, "Do you really want to kill me?"
One of the elders nodded, "Mr. Srivastav, don't worry; your parents will come around eventually."
ShivaNarayan said, "This is between me and your Gupta family, why are you dragging my Srivatsav family into this mess?"
Chandrakanth clapped, "Wow... just as I thought. You really are the prince of the Srivastav family. Still trying to protect the innocent people of your family?"
ShivaNarayan smiled, "My parents are innocent. But do you really think you can kill them with these pathetic powers? Let me tell you one secret."
"Go on," Chandrakanth laughed and waved his hand.
ShivaNarayan said, "Your father, Darkhand, is nothing but a dust in front of my powers."
Huh...?
All of them gasped and fumed at ShivaNarayan.
Annapoorna narrowed her eyes and looked at ShivaNarayan in surprise.
ShivaNarayan slowly started walking towards them, "I have already recorded everything you said. So there is no need to keep you alive".
Chandrakanth laughed, "Just kill him."
All thirty elders moved in unison.
ShivaNarayan's aura was beginning to change.
A 20-year-old kid suddenly turns into a majestic warrior.
They all gasped in shock.
"I told you, don't mess with the Srivastav Family," ShivaNarayan said and moved.
The elders were all shocked and moved as well.
Within a few seconds, the fight reached its peak.
ShivaNarayan's energy is something they had never dreamed of.
BOOM!
He kept shaking his fists and faced each elder one by one.
All elderly people are like little children in front of him.
Chandrakanth was horrified as he looked at the brutal fight.
He had never dreamed of this.
ShivaNarayan is strong, too!
If I am strong, then he is stronger!
If I am wild, then he is crueler!
What a terrible fighter!
Annapoorna looked at ShivaNarayan and her eyes brightened greatly.
She is forcibly stopping herself from engaging with him.
ShivaNarayan had defeated all thirty elders of the Gupta family with ease and now looked at Chandrakanth, "Third Prince, let's go to your family."
"What are you going to do?" Chandrakanth shouted, but the very next second he felt ShivaNarayan's fist smashing into his chest.
Ugh! He vomited a huge amount of blood and fainted.
"Veer!" ShivaNarayan shouted.
Suddenly, more than fifty people appeared in front of him.
Veer asked, "Young Master, what's the order?"
ShivaNarayan said, "Gupta family, let's go."
"Yes, young master," Veer said and picked them all up.
ShivaNarayan sighed, "I just wanted to spend some time with you, but my poor luck."
Annapoorna narrowed her eyes and asked, "What did you say?"
No, nothing. I think I need to go now," said ShivaNarayan as he quickly escaped from there.
"This boy...", Annapoorna looked at his back and sighed.
Gupta Family, Capital:
The Darkhand and his two sons, along with the other elders, were very angry.
Why not? The Third Prince took a very stupid decision and attacked the Prince of the Srivatsav family.
"What the hell was he thinking? Who gave him the right to attack the prince of the top great family?"
Suddenly, one scout rushed in, "Master, master! Mr. ShivaNarayan Srivastav has dropped all of them and gone back."
Darkhand rushed out and saw the car belonging to the Srivastav family.
He saw his third son and all thirty elders lying in a blood pool.
He frowned, "Call the doctors and also block the news. Give the money to that shopkeeper and find those two ladies; kill them."
Several shadows had disappeared into the sky.
"Father," Chandrakanth cried out in pain.
"You dumbass, what were you thinking? What did you provoke was none other than the Legendary Family; do you have any idea about the power of the Srivastav Family? You fool", Darkhand shouted and kicked his son in anger.
"Ahh... I... I just wanted to take my revenge," Chandrakanth said.
"I want to as well, but this is not the right time yet; please stop bothering them or else our Gupta family will be wiped out," Darkhand shouted.
Chandramani sighed, "Little brother, you are too impatient. Let us handle this matter; don't worry. The Srivastav family will not last long, this is my promise to you."
"I will be very happy if you take revenge," Chadrakanth said and fainted.
Darkhand shouted, "Save him!"
They were all sent in for further treatment.
Darkhand looked behind him and said, "I am okay with your proposal. But you must take that treasure out."
A dark shadow smiled and nodded at him, "Don't worry, the treasure will be ours."
SWOOSH..
The dark shadow vanished instantly.
"Srivastav Family, huh ..", Darkhand snorted loudly.
ShivaNarayan's car had stopped in the middle of the road.
"What happened?" ShivaNarayan frowned and asked his driver.
Driver asked in surprise, "Young Master, who is she?"
ShivaNarayan's eyes widened, "What is she doing here? You go back and tell my parents that I am fine. I will be there in a while. Go."
He stepped out of his car and said.
The driver and others returned to the Srivastav family.
ShivaNarayan asked with a smile, "Annapoorna, what are you doing here? Are you really concerned for my well-being?"
Annapoorna laughed and rolled her eyes, "Why should I worry about you? I'm just here to return your mask."
ShivaNarayan laughed loudly and said, "Can't you come up with a better excuse than this? This is ridiculous."
Annapoorna asked, "What happened within the Gupta family?"
ShivaNarang sighed, "I just throw them back and return".
Why? You should have asked for an explanation from them; they tried to kill you," Annapoorna said.
ShivaNarayan smiled, "Little Lady, you don't know about the great families' politics. This is our trump card now; we can easily control the Gupta family from now on."
Annapoorna asked, "How?"
ShivaNarayan smiled, "Arey, they tried to kill me and I have a complete recording of it. If I give this recording to the government, then the Gupta family will drop off from the great families' list."
"Awesome," she said. "Then why didn't you do it?" Annapoorna asked with a smile and a hint of surprise.
Because I don't want to lose my people. Once this happens, there will be a war between my family and the Gupta family for sure. Even if we win, we will have to give up some of our warriors, which I don't like to do," ShivaNarayan sighed.
Annapoorna said, "You are really the chosen one."
"Chosen one? Nope, I'm just here to give justice to everyone," said ShivaNarayan with a smile.
Annapoorna was about to say something but suddenly she pulled ShivaNarayan back.
ShivaNarayan had already sensed the danger, but he just stood there purposefully, waiting to see what she would do.
She didn't disappoint him either.
She pulled him into her embrace and whispered, "Poisonous arrow; be careful."
ShivaNarayan smiled, "I am happy that you touched me."
Annapoorna glared at him and said, "Don't you have any shame? Why are you holding my waist?"
ShivaNarayan smiled, "If I leave, I will die. You see, I am not as strong as you think."
Annapoorna sighed in exasperation.
Not strong? You got to be kidding me.
I just saw you defeat all thirty elders of the Gupta family like ants.
Annapoorna pushed him away, saying, "Have some shame, why don't you?"
ShivaNarayan smiled and said, "I need your help today."
He stood there with a smiling face.
Annapoorna saw the archer pointing his poisonous arrow towards him.
ShivaNarayan didn't even glance at him and said, "I want you to save me; I want you to show concern for me."
"Dream on," Annapoorna rolled her eyes and started walking away.
"Who is that masked girl?" Archer narrowed his eyes as he focused on ShivaNarayan.
He pulled the arrow without any hesitation.
SWOOSH...
Annapoorna's ears pricked and she gasped, "You fool!"
She rushed toward ShivaNarayan and pulled him quickly.
But accidentally, her lips met with his lips.
Both of them widened their eyes and blushed immediately.
"You... shameless brat! How could you do something like this?" Annapoorna pulled him into the corner where the archer couldn't aim anymore.
ShivaNarayan said apologetically, "I am sorry, it was an accident yaar."
Annapoorna glowered at him when he said it was an accident.
"Useless!" Annapoorna rolled her eyes and left him.
"Arey, did I say something wrong?" asked ShivaNarayan in confusion.
"Nothing," said Annapoorna. "Who is he? And why is he targeting you?"
ShivaNarayan muttered, "Damn that guy, what is he waiting for? I just want to kiss her again."
Annapoorna wanted to skin him alive, "Don't you have any shame at all?"
"I am going out then", ShivaNarayan smiled and stepped back.
"This idiot", Annapoorna pulled him towards her again and he fell on her chest.
He kept his ear against her chest and listened to her heartbeat.
Her heart beating strongly revealed the inner strength of her body.
"So strong", ShivaNarayan mumbled.
"Stop taking advantage of me, Mr., you are the Prince of the Glorious Srivastav Family, but you are acting like a scum," she fumed at him but didn't let him go this time.
He will do the same, and she will have to suffer in the end.
She surprised herself.
I have no connection to him.
Why am I worried about him?
Why am I protecting him like this, even in my arms?
Am I crazy? Or am I falling for him?
No, no... that's impossible. He is from the Great family, while I am just . . .
Why do I think like this?
Oh no! What's happening to me?
Why am I acting so strange?
So many thoughts filled her mind.
She kept staring at ShivaNarayan.
ShivaNarayan gathered his courage and leaned toward her, "Why have you been staring at me? Don't tell me you've fallen for me already."
Annapoorna quickly snapped out of her thoughts and frowned, "I wish to kill you now."
ShivaNarayan widened his arms and said, "I am all yours."
SWOOSH..
As soon as he spread his arms, the archer released the arrow.
"Damn you," Annapoorna quickly pulled his arms back, "Why are you so eager to die?"
ShivaNarayan smiled and shrugged his shoulders; who knows?
Annapoorna looked here and there.
"Whoever you are, I will defeat you," she muttered and waved her hand.
A single green leaf leapt into the air and quickly raced towards the archer at tremendous speed.
Archer was stunned.
Who on Earth is capable of using a tiny leaf like a bullet?
The archer screamed in horror.
He fainted on the spot.
Annapoorna pushed ShivaNarayan away and quickly appeared in front of the archer.
What are you looking at? Take him with you and investigate him properly," Annapoorna shouted at ShivaNarayan.
ShivaNarayan, who was still lost in her thoughts, nodded subconsciously.
"It's impossible... just tell me the way. I will take you back home," Annapoorna waved her hand.
The archer vanished into thin air.
ShivaNarayan showed his phone.
Annapoorna sighed and started walking in the direction of the Srivastav family.
"Hello, where have you been lost?" she snapped her fingers.
"In your thoughts", ShivaNarayan mumbled.
He could still feel her fresh fragrance emanating from her body.
"This ... this idiot," Annapoorna cursed him and pulled him along.
After two hours, they finally reached the Srivastav Kingdom.
Annapoorna mumbled, "So this is the glorious Srivastav family."
ShivaNarayan finally snapped out of her thoughts and exclaimed, "You're here!"
Annapoorna glared at him, "You lost yourself in your stupid dreams. I don't know why, but I don't want to leave you there just like that."
ShivaNarayan smiled and said, "This way please."
He was shocked...
Annapoorna was stunned.
There's a bloodbath all the way.
The Srivastav soldiers were panting heavily.
A huge pile of corpses lie everywhere.
"My family, dad, mom, uncle," he said in shock and rushed inside.
"Wait", Annapoorna rushed behind him.
ShivaNarayan sighed in relief upon seeing the three of them alive.
"Mom, dad , uncle", ShivaNarayan shouted.
"Son, what happened? Why are you so tense?", Gouri asked.
"Mom, what the hell happened here? Who are these people?", ShivaNarayan little shouted.
Siddharth wiped the sweat off his forehead and said, "They're from the Demon Sect!"
Annapoorna and ShivaNarayan were shocked.
Demon Sect?
THE GREATEST ENEMY TO GOD!
Few years ago, Legendary India suffered greatly in their hands.
In the end, King Abhi and Warrior Purvi sacrificed their lives in order to save the world from their terror.
But now they have reappeared; why?
What are they doing inside Invincible India? That too inside my territory?
ShivaNarayan's eyes narrowed.
"Shiva... look at this mark", Annapoorna suddenly said.
ShivaNarayan said, "Which mark?"
Black Lotus with Strange Dagger Weapon Mark!
ShivaNarayan asked, "What happened?"
This was the first time Gouri, Pradyuman, and Siddharth had seen her in their kingdom.
She waved her hands before they had a chance to ask.
Annapoorna said, "Shiva, look at this mark... The archer also belongs to them only".
They were all shocked.
Pradyuman stood up and asked, "Son, are you okay? What happened to you?"
ShivaNarayan smiled and said, "I am fine dad, this archer tried to kill me with poisonous arrows but this young lady saved my life many times today."
Gouri fumed, "How dare the Demon Sect attack my son? They must have a death wish."
Annapoorna whispered, "Be careful; don't neglect this matter."
ShivaNarayan smiled, "You are worried, aren't you?"
Annapoorna shouted, "You... this is a very serious matter."
Pradyuman raised his eyebrows and asked, "Who is she, my son?"
ShivaNarayan and Annapoorna were shocked and realized that they were standing in front of his parents.
"Dad, dad! She is... she is my... my friend," ShivaNarayan said.
Gouri smiled, "Oh... your friend seems to be very close. She calls you by your name, Shiva."
Annapoorna quickly turned and said, "I need to go."
Gouri said, "Oh no, you can't."
"Madam, I am... I am just his friend. Please let me go," said Annapoorna, losing her words.
Gouri laughed, "If you two are friends, then why are you both so nervous? As for the other question, who are you, young lady?"
ShivaNarayan pulled her hands from his mother's hold and said, "Let's go."
Both of them rushed out.
"Don't tell me she is none other than the Warrior Queen herself, Annapoorna," said Gouri and Pradyuman, glancing at each other in shock.
"Hey you! Leave my hand," Annaporna gently swept her hand away.
"Why? Don't you enjoy my touch?" ShivaNarayan asked with a smile.
"No," Annapoorna's soft voice whispered.
I am sorry, thank you for saving my life. I am going now," said ShivaNarayan as he smiled and started walking inside.
"Hey wait!" Annapoorna suddenly shouted.
ShivaNarayan smiled and stopped.
Annapoorna asked in a shaky voice, "Can you... can you give me your number?"
Her face turned red; she forced herself to control her blush and asked.
ShivaNarayan said, "Who am I to you? You didn't even like my touch."
Annapoorna said, "I am... I am sorry yaar, please... Can you give me your number?"
ShivaNarayan asked, "Then who are you to me?"
Annapoorna didn't know what to say, so she asked, "Who am I to you?"
ShivaNarayan said in shock, "This... this is my question."
Annapoorna sighed quietly in relief and said, "Tell me, who am I to you? If you don't tell me, I will leave. I don't need your number."
What? This girl is really difficult to manage.
"Oyee Girl, please stop. You are my..", ShivaNarayan stopped.
Annapoorna clenched her fists tightly.
Her breathing quickened slightly.
She eagerly awaited his declaration of 'you are my love'.
ShivaNarayan said, "You are my friend, that's why."
Annapoorna took a deep breath and muttered, "You liar."
ShivaNarayan smiled, "Is it? Then what do you think of me? Who am I to you?"
Annapoorna quickly said, "My friend."
"Oh, it seems you are prepared already," said ShivaNarayan with a smile.
Annapoorna asked again, "What's your number?"
"My favorite number is 9 you know. I saw you for the first time in the capital at the age 20, but I don't think you are even reached the age 18. Annapoorna this is the 1st time I am in friend with a girl. You know I have only 2 friends. 1 is my father and another 1 is my mother. But I got my 3rd friend now", ShivaNarayan smiled and went from there.
Annapoorna laughed, "What a brilliant guy! 9201812113 is your number, aww."
She admired him slightly.
Damn Annapoorna, what are you thinking about? He is from the Great family that too the Number 1 and one and only the Legendary Family of the Nation.
You cannot fall in love with this guy because there is a big difference in your statuses.
She quickly saved the number and thought, "Name... I have to give him one name, which should it be?"
She thought for a while.
"My Crazy Devil".
She smiled to herself and left.
ShivaNarayan, who was standing behind the wall, was very well pleased by her cute smile and went away from there.
ShivaNarayan's expression changed in the middle, "Demon Sect, I will destroy you one day. Mark my words."
He clenched his fist and gazed at the sky with murder in his eyes, "I will kill you, do you hear me?"
Pradyuman and Gouri informed Shiva Narang and Durga Narang about it.
Both of them appeared in secret.
ShivaNarayan said, "Father, Mother, I want to ask you something".
Shiva Narang said, "The Divine Treasure cannot be opened by anyone in this world. Not even Pradyuman or Gouri could open it."
ShivaNarayan asked, "Grandpa, Grandma, what's inside this divine treasure?"
They were all looking at the golden box, which was only half a meter long.
But there is 'om' mark on that box.
As soon as you try to open that box, it pushes you back.
ShivaNarayan said, "The Demon Sect attacked us for this treasure only."
Pradyuman smiled, "Yes my son. They attacked us in order to get their hands on this treasure."
"But why? They have nothing to do with us; then why did they appear within our nation?", ShivaNarayan asked.
Gouri asked, "After twenty years, we have thought about having another child, do you remember? It is your marriage age but still we thought about our another child, do you know the reason?"
ShivaNarayan was shocked, "Don't tell me this idea has something to do with this divine treasure and the Demon Sect".
Durga Narang smiled, "Of course it has something to do with the Demon Sect and this divine treasure. Have you ever heard the name 'Abhivi-The Greatest Legends of the Universe'?"
ShivaNarayan was shocked and slowly nodded, "King Abhi and Warrior Purvi, together known as 'Abhivi-Two sides of a coin. The only Supreme Rulers of the universe. But Grandma, they died in the hands of True Legendary Weapons, aren't they?"
Shiva Narang said, "True Legendary Vajra has informed us that King Abhi will be born in your Srivastav family. And Pradyuman and Gouri must take this responsibility."
"You've got to be kidding me! The God of War is going to be born in our family?" stunned ShivaNarayan.
All four of them nodded.
"That's why we are ready for this , otherwise we are already very happy with you my son", Gouri smiled.
Wow… God of War will be my little brother then," ShivaNarayan laughed and jumped like a kid.
"Easy boy, he's not born yet," Pradyuman laughed.
ShivaNarayan smiled and was excited.
Durga Narang sighed, "But once he's born, we will forget about his true identity. Only your family will keep this secret."
ShivaNarayan asked, "But why?"
"This is the order from above," Shiva Narang smiled, "only your family will know about this secret until the end."
Shiva Narang smiled and said, "Pradyuman, forget about these trivial things first. Think about this divine treasure."
Gouri said, "Father, mother, we have already discussed this. The Southern King has agreed to hide this divine treasure inside the Peak Mountain."
'Maharudra? That mad guy?' Durga Narang frowned.
"Ho ho ho, I have a bad impression of you." Rudra appeared.
Shiva Narang and Durga Narang rolled their eyes.
"See the Greatest of the Top Families. This must be the young Lord of the Srivastav Family", King Rudra smiled.
Hello, King Rudra," said ShivaNarayan as he smiled and shook his hand.
Shiva Narang said, "Let's move the divine treasure from here."
King Rudra waved his hand.
The Golden Box transformed into solid gold and appeared in his hand.
"Thank you for your help," Pradyuman smiled.
No, this is our business after all," said King Rudra as he disappeared.
Shiva Narang and Durga Narang have disappeared.
Pradyuman and Gouri stopped smiling and looked at ShivaNarayan slowly.
"What?" ShivaNarayan asked.
Pradyuman asked, "Who is she?"
"Who? She... oh, she's my friend," ShivaNarayan said.
Is she the Warrior Queen, am I right?", Gouri asked.
ShivaNarayan nodded.
"Son," Pradyuman said, "if you are okay with her, then."
"Arey dad, no... nothing like that. She is just my friend," ShivaNarayan said.
"For a moment", Gouri smiled.
ShivaNarayan gave a weird smile and ran away from there.
Pradyuman smiled, "I will do everything to make you happy."
Gouri smiled and held his hand, saying, "We will."
They both laughed.
ShivaNarayan closed the door and jumped onto his bed.
He looked at his phone every minute.
He wondered if she had already taken his number; was she going to call him or was she planning to send him a message instead?
TRING...TRING..
ShivaNarayan quickly picked up the call, thinking of her only, "Hello."
"Sir, we are calling from the Capital Trading Corporation. We are very pleased to inform you that your stocks have reached their highest value."
"Get lost," ShivaNarayan fumed and cut the call. "Damn it, another flop."
He kept his hands on his cheeks like a kid.
TRING...TRING..
He quickly picked up the call and subconsciously mumbled, "Annapoorna?"
Another lady said, "I am Annapoorna's future mother-in-law."
What! ShivaNarayan was shocked and looked at the screen.
"Come on, Mom! I'm already stressed; don't disturb me," he quickly ended the call.
"This kid", Gouri laughed.
After a few minutes, his phone rang again.
"Hello"..
Pradyuman asked, "Son, what are you doing?"
"Dad, come on! Why are you torturing me like this?" He ended the call in frustration.
Pradyuman and his wife Gouri laughed.
TRING...TRING...
His phone immediately started ringing.
"Hello, dad didn't I tell you not...", before he could say...
A girl's voice cried out, "It's me!"
ShivaNarayan was shocked and looked at the screen again and again. "Annapoorna... is this really you?"
He felt this was the best moment of his life.
She really did call him.
"Yes," she slowly replied.
ShivaNarayan was on cloud nine...
She really calls, she really calls me... yeah it's true..
"Ooch", he hissed in pain.
What happened? Are you okay?" Annapoorna asked.
No, no, nothing. I just want to confirm if this is my dream or reality," ShivaNarayan quickly replied.
"Hmm," Annapoorna's sweet voice echoed.
She seems to be blush a little.
He can sense that..
ShivaNarayan asked with a smile, "Are you blushing?"
Annapoorna's heartbeat increased yet again.
Her face turned red and her shyness reached down to her neck.
"Hmmm...no," she said and quickly patted her forehead.
"Thank you", ShivaNarayan said.
"Hmm...why?', Annapoorna asked.
"You called me that's why," said ShivaNarayan's simple words increasing her heartbeat again.
Her hands were shivering with new excitement.
"Hmmm", Annapoorna didn't know what to say.
She really wondered..
Both of them had met twice before, but this time, she couldn't find any words to speak.
She heard that people can have happy conversations on the phone but struggle to talk face-to-face.
Her situation is exactly the opposite here.
ShivaNarayan could hear her quick heartbeat.
He thrilled to hear her heartbeat as it pulsed so fast; he sat there silently, his own excitement trembling.
His heartbeat also began to rise slowly.
He felt his body temperature gradually increase too.
Both sat there without saying anything, but their hearts conveyed so many words in secret.
Are...are you there?" Annapoorna asked after a while in a shaky voice.
"Haan? yeah..yeah I am listening Annapoorna," said ShivaNarayan quickly.
"Hmmm..." She failed to find any words. "Then... what else?"
ShivaNarayan said, "What are you doing?"
Annapoorna said, "Just lie in bed and talk over the phone".
"With whom?" ShivaNarayan asked in a soft and husky voice which gave her goosebumps all over her body and she gulped down nervously.
"My... my friend... ShivaNarayan," she replied in a trembling voice.
ShivaNarayan was excited even more when he heard her trembling voice..
He felt his blood rush through his body faster than when he had battled the toughest warriors.
"Hmmm," he replied, trying to control his emotions.
"Who am I to you?" she asked.
ShivaNarayan stammered, "You...are...my friend.".
"Am I only friend ... am I only your friend?', Annapoorna took a deep breath and asked .
ShivaNarayan was stunned.
He couldn't find any words.
What does she mean by this statement?
She means I am more than just... more than her friend?
She really meant it, right?
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
Hello...hello Annapoorna," ShivaNarayan said as he looked at his phone and pouted, "She already hung up, yaar."
Good night!
He saw her message.
Good night, sweet dreams, take care!
He sent back these three words in reply.
Both threw their phones aside and held the pillow tightly.
They both smiled and blushed again.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Upoming Chapters: Monday
The Binding of Love: Is This The Greatest Love Story of Our Time?
Narang's anger: Daya and Shreya Narang's narrow escape
