:::The Arrival:::
Another day another move. Abhay could not believe that 15 years had already flown by in Kerala and now he has to move again. He wasn't bothered by this not like he had any friends. Just him, his Mom and his Dad. Dehradun was the next stop more like they were back in the same town this whole wretched thing started from. He so did not want to go there but his parental advice were big things will happen in this town. Abhay could sense something not quite right with this place. After all he'd been through he thought this nightmare would be over. He feared nothing but something was bothering him. Something he couldn't put his finger on. Maybe it was nothing but this was like dj vu.
Dehradun changed a lot over the centuries the place still had a wild side to it that he loved but it was more modernized. Pity he loved the simplicity of the place before but at least there wasn't going to be many people to deal with. He still had a problem dealing with everyone's heart beating so loud which was a distraction in itself.
Finally they arrived at the mansion they'd bought at an auction looked extravagant made for the filthy rich. Abhay's family accumulated so much wealth throughout the centuries from artwork, to jewelries, they amassed in acquiring countless properties around the globe. Abhay felt really great. He raced up the stairs looking out the window at the moonlight. How much beauty was in the night but not a soul in sight on the paths of darkness just the way he loved it.
Abhay could smell something in the air or should he say someone. He was normally good at drowning out the sounds of people after centuries of practice but this was calling him. Enticing him. He kept going through the motions of should he check it out or leave it. The last time this happened was when he first turned. Everything was so intense in those day but he felt like he was reliving that moment again. No way was he going back there best to avoid it. Not let anyone break all that hard effort he'd gone through.
Abhay could hear his Mom opening a bottle while his Dad took a seat near the fire place. He rushed down for a drink of red.
Abhay-"So what do we do now that we are here?"
"We are the Raichand's in this place so we are not using past aliases. We have a new identity. This time Abhay don't screw this up like you did in London son."
Abhay (In a serious tone) -"Dad that was over 100 years ago. We weren't exactly discreet over there thanks to a few friends causing trouble"
Mr Raichand-"First thing tomorrow you will be going to the University of Dehradun. Make sure there's no trouble. Make a good impression."
Mrs Raichand-"Whatever you do don't blow our cover. No smart answers. Be apart of this new generation. Join all the clubs you can but no showing off ok."
Abhay-"Yes Mother!!!!!! Anything else you might like to add."
Mrs Raichand (Handing the drink over to Abhay) -"I mean it Abhay we have a lot riding in this town so doin't spoil it. You know the drill keep a low profile at night and a high one in the day. Stay away from the other side of the river just like we agreed. You know what the outcome will be if this is broken right and don't make a mess with your food. "
Abhay (Takes the silver cup to his moth and licks his lips) -"I get the whole thing don't worry guys i won't let you down again. I promise."
Abhay walks out rolling his eyes. He had to get out of there his Mom was going to be a killjoy that's for sure. Abhay stormed past in a rush.
Mr Raichand-"Do you think he'll be able to stick to the grand plan."
Mrs Raichand-"For our sakes i hope so. This place holds too many memories for our family. Anything can go wrong and we have to be alert. This time we will succeed."
Abhay heard all of that conversation. They had no idea what this place meant for his dead heart and his mind. Speaking of mind he realized he shouldn't have left in a hurry. He felt a tug pulling him in a direction he had no intention of going past but this call was too great. The smell was so divine like nectar. What was it that was making him go after this invisible chord he could see a light shining. He could feel the despair. Abhay found himself out of the woodlands into a clear path. He'd ran a few miles within a minute.
Abhay looked forewords and saw her from afar. He stopped in his tracks. His mind kept flashing back and forth from past to the present through the centuries that flashed all the way to when he was innocent, a new born and lost frozen in time. How was this possible? He hoped his eyes ever so focused eyes with night vision were wrong but there was no mistaking her. He'd be foolish to even think she was a figment of his imagination. Abhay knew that his gifts allowed him to do and see what no mortal could ever fathom was possible. Her smell took over his senses, it was so familiar he could see her face more clear than it was before after he got over the initial shock. He knew she was human. He felt himself move. She turned herself to face him it seemed. She seemed lost.
"NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"
Abhay-"What the???????????????????????"
Abhay moved at lightning speed and saved her from the tempo. She looked at him as he held her with one arm whilst he held the tempo back with the other. He didn't have time to scold the driver as he knew it was all on the girl. She should have been looking where she was going. He raced out of the path into the woods. Abhay saw her eyes shut. He knew it was shock as he could feel her heart beating. She was so beautiful it took him a while to get himself in check. How she looked like someone he knew so well. It hurt to even think. He was torn like he was being haunted by this beauty that lay in his arms. She smelt so good. Enough to eat. NO. He tried to hold his composure. Abhay told himself off. Think think.........Abhay looked at the girls back-pack for details. Maybe he could help her and be done with her. He had to get away fast. He thought he'd quenched his thirst but this was for something else.
Piya. So that's who she was. She's not a figment of my imagination and she's not back from the dead. She's a student. What? Dehradun University on a scholarship? Great just my luck. Why? She's supposed to be at the girls hostel. Fine looks like i will have to take her there. What on earth was she doing walking at night on a road where anything can happen. Abhay felt his anger rising. No way first things first drop the girl and be done with that but she looked like an angel he could feel his burning throat. Abhay don't even go there. Finally Abhay runs with Piya and drops her off the girls hostel undetected knocking on the door and hides. An old lady takes Piya in and checks all the details with a note from Abhay.
Abhay rushes off to his mansion with his thoughts all focused on Piya.
Edited by matwamango - 13 years ago
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