Chapter 31 A Fathers Promise and the Welcome of Friends
Neer looked at Nirag and said No Anvay The end of Andhak Void is still pending
Nirag looked at Agni in astonishment Agni placed his hand lovingly on Nirag head and said Nirag Neer has learned the truth
Nirag looked at Neer and his face held a mixture of guilt and fear He began to say Pitashree that I
Neer cut Nirag off and said Nirag I know There is no fault of yours in this The fault is mine For not listening to Agni Perhaps there was some lack in my love that you did not feel it right to tell me the truth
Nirag grabbed both of Neer hands and lowered his gaze and said Pitashree Forgive me I wanted to tell you the truth but I could not I was afraid that you and Tauji His voice faded
Neer cut Nirag off and said Would throw you out of your lives That is why you did not tell me Right
Nirag nodded yes and his eyes began to moisten again
Neer hugged Nirag and said Do not worry son We will defeat Andhak Void no matter what This is a father promise to you There was a firm resolve in Neer eyes which had now transformed not into anger but into a clear certain determination
Agni looked at Neer and smiled An old understanding had returned to their eyes
On the other side in Nabhgadh Prince Akshansh was sitting in his study chamber He was turning the pages of a text placed before him but his gaze was not settling on the words Just then a soldier came outside the chamber and said Prince a letter has arrived for you
Akshansh took the letter sealed with a simple clay stamp He opened it As soon as he read it his eyes filled with joy and a huge natural smile bloomed on his lips He immediately said to the soldier Soldier send a message to Aksh and Kalpit that I have summoned them both to the palace
The soldier bowed his head and said As you command Prince And he left from there
Akshansh stepped out of his chamber and stood in the lower part of the palace Just then Aksh and Kalpit arrived together Aksh and Kalpit said to Prince Akshansh in unison Pranam Prince
Akshansh also bowed to Aksh and Kalpit Then Akshansh said Aksh Kalpit we must go to Pawangadh
Aksh and Kalpit said in astonishment But why Prince
Akshansh said Nirag and Anvay are safe
Hearing this Aksh and Kalpit looked at each other and smiled What Nirag and Anvay are alive
Akshansh smiled and nodded yes And all three of them mounted their respective horses and set out towards Pawangadh The horses of all three began galloping together on the path
Aksh said But how did you find out Prince that Nirag and Anvay are safe
Akshansh said Anvay sent me a letter In the letter he wrote Friend I know you searched for me a lot and spent day and night looking for me I want to thank you friend And I want to invite you for a meal And yes do not forget to bring our friends Aksh and Kalpit
Hearing this Aksh and Kalpit smiled at each other and said That is what was written in the letter
Akshansh said Yes
The horses of all three reached the border of Pawangadh Outside on the terrace of the palace Anvay was standing Everyone began smiling at Anvay Anvay also began smiling at everyone
Anvay descended from the palace terrace and came down quickly Anvay was very happy at the arrival of everyone Anvay quickly came to Akshansh Aksh and Kalpit Aksh Kalpit and Akshansh dismounted from their horses and hugged Anvay Anvay said with joy Friends you have come I am so happy that you all came to Pawangadh to see me on just one letter
Akshansh said This is our duty friend Can it ever happen that one friend does not come when another friend calls
Anvay smiled Anvay said Come now let us go inside the palace Will you finish all the talk right here outside
Everyone laughed and went inside the palace Inside the palace the servants welcomed and served them applying the ceremonial mark and performing their welcoming ritual Then everyone came inside the palace Anvay said Friends sit down everyone I will arrange for refreshments for you
Akshansh said Friend we have all come to meet you not to have refreshments
Anvay smiled and said I know friend And he said to the servant Servant please arrange refreshments for the guests
The servant folded his hands and said As you command Maharaj And he went to the palace kitchen from there
Kalpit said Friend how is your health now
Anvay said I am fine friend How are you all
Everyone said in unison We are all fine
Aksh said How is Nirag friend Is he fine now
A faint worry appeared on Anvay face and he said Nirag is also fine friend Margdarshak Agni has taken him with him to Prakashgadh
Akshansh looked at Anvay face and said What happened friend You seem a little worried
Anvay smiled and said No friend nothing happened
Just then the servant brought water and served it to everyone Everyone drank water and began talking again
Akshansh said No friend there is something that you are hiding from everyone Is there some danger or trouble
Aksh Kalpit and everyone began looking at Anvay in astonishment Anvay took a long breath and said Friends The danger is Nirag
Everyone was startled to hear this and said in unison What Nirag
Silence spread in the palace
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