Before he can act on his impulse he saw his brother entering the hall. He was confused about how come he returned this early he just left a few minutes ago.

"How come you returned this early?" his mother voiced her confusion before he reacts.

"Samay called they found him. He is fine." his brother's replied before retiring to his room.

He has a lot of questions regarding this but his pride is not allowing him to speak any further. He returned to his room and try to sleep a little relieved that at least he is safe in his home. Tomorrow I will give him an earful for this stupid act, he made a mental note before drowsing.

Sulabh was waiting in the corridors for shivang's arrival so that he can assure himself that he is ok and teach him a lesson. He saw Subhra walking towards class but he was nowhere seen around. This increased his anxiety he thought maybe he is late today. He left for his lecture thinking about talking to him in the break hours.

He saw Subhra sitting alone in Cafeteria realizing Shivang is absent today. He grew impatient and decided that only she can answer his questions. No matter how much he despises her but now there is no option left for him.

Subhra's answer shocked him to the core. Shivang's phone is unavailable since yesterday and she is not aware of his whereabouts. Every passing minute is increasing his anxiety, he was found safe yesterday then why he is not present today. No matter how much he tried to act indifferent and reason with himself that he is only concerned about his classes and nothing else but deep down he knew, he can't think rationally on the matter in which Shivang is included.

He decided to call Samay to enquire but drop the idea. He laughed at himself for acting like an impulsive one-sided lover of him. Subhra's taunts spoiled his mood further so he left for his fencing class hoping they would meet there. But much to his disappointment, he was absent there also. He left for home and sat alone sulking in his room before his brother just barged in.

"What the heck bhav, can't you just knock......."

"It has something to do with you right. You again said to him something, this time pretty bad. What is wrong with you?" Anubhav shot three questions one by one at him.

"What are you talking about and precisely about whom?" he asked unsure though he knew the answer somehow.

"Shivang bhaiya he is upset since yesterday. You said something bitter to him not you" his brother replied making him sure of the answer.

"Why would I say something? Plus how would I saying anything matters at all?" he scoffed.

"What about him," he asked acting nonchalant.

"He is silent and mostly remains alone in his room since he came back yesterday. Samay is worried. Last time it happened when aunt passed away" Anubhav replied concerned.

"It has nothing to do with me. I didn't matter" He replied feigning indifference though he is terrified at the mention. He remembered how far he went in his pain last time.

"Are you insane? Can't you see your ego is making you both suffer? For god sake what is your problem? Why are you hell-bent on punishing him and hurting yourself in the process?" Anubhav asked getting frustrated.

"I am not hurt and not doing anything on purpose" he replied trying not to sound worried.

"Really and who is answering exactly? You or your ego" Anubhav asked irritated.

"My ego not at all he is the one responsible for this. He is the one who left me 2 years ago. He gave my place to that dumbo Subhra. I was hurt too then now it is his turn to feel it" he said more to himself.

"What? It happened 2 years ago bro he didn't even know the reason. How much punishment is left? Can't you see how much he is already hurt? Stop it brother and talk to him clearly before it is too late and you lose him forever. The choice is yours. Always remember that sometimes anger stays but the person left forever leaving the regret behind and we kept thinking the whole time What if we tried once? Think about it once. As a brother I never want you to live in regret." Anubhav left him pondering over his words.

Parvati sat on the swing beside her husband keeping her head on his shoulder. She knew her husband loves such moments of their intimacy when she displays her rights and affection not caring about anything else.

"So my beautiful wife got time for her husband from her daily chores."

"Swami I am always free for you. Your Gauri can never be busy for you" she replied lovingly making him smile. Both sat there silently enjoying each other's presence.

No matter how much time they spend together it was never enough just like their love. Parvati noticed her husband seems lost today. He is with her at this moment but still, he is lost somewhere. She is observing him since yesterday afternoon. After their lunch and voting for dishes, she got busy with other works and he got lost somewhere. He was in the same trance since then.

"Swami" she called but gets silent as a response.

"Swami" she called again shaking his shoulder a little breaking his trance.

"Who is she?" she asked making him look at her shocked.

"What are you talking about Parvati?"

"Who is the maiden who took away my husband's attention from me" She replied feigning hurtfully aware that this will divert his attention. He laughed amused at his wife's matter of concern.

"Who you think it would be Uma"

"I don't know maybe anyone but I guess it is someone definitely from Kaliyug. Girls from this Yuga are not only beautiful but they also knew how to present themselves and persuade someone."

"Really," he asked amused.

"Yes. Swami you will not go to this Yuga alone. You are too innocent. They know black magic. You will need a protector. I will come with you. I can't trust these girls plus many likes you and want a husband like you" She voiced out her concern solemnly.

He laughed wholeheartedly at her sweet innocent wife who thinks that there is any other woman who holds the beauty and capability in this entire cosmos which diverts and captured his attention that too when she is present around in all her glory.

"So my Mahakali who is the goddess of Tantra- Mantra is worried about the black magic of any girl," he asked in between his laughs.

"Swami you are making fun of me. Every woman has a part of Shakti in her it only takes her willpower to invoke it. A woman can achieve anything. I was also a human back" She grumbled.

"I know women are a part of Shakti and I respect that fact but a pond can never replace an entire ocean. They are a part of you but not your replacement. For me, there is only one woman in and out of time and cosmos and that is you. So relax nothing and no one can ever replace you in any means" He replied earnestly every word filled with love.

"I know" she replied smilingly.

"So tell me now what is bothering you? Where are you lost since yesterday" she asked sincerely?

"It's time Gauri for our intervention" he replied seriously.

We are going to meet him finally. It means the life of your ansh is going to take a turn. Is it good or bad? I am worried about this Shivansh and his fate swami" she stated in a trance.