QAYAMAT

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Bani came to her room and sat silently, she didn't knew why she sang in front of Rudra, it seemed like she was telling her feelings open loudly. She acknowledged the fact that she liked Rudra in her university, quite a long time ago but now she was married to someone else. She married a man who loved her and stood beside her no matter what came ahead. She knew that Rudra was an eagle, when he saved her in university from a fire. His wings left a mark on her neck, he was a gentleman around her but when she got to know that he helped Singhania's in finding the Aadi-naagin, her trust broke into pieces.

Bani's thought process was broken by a voice, she turned and saw Veeranshu standing there worried. He came closer and stood in front of her, it seemed that he was asking for answers.

Veer: what happened Sweetheart?
Bani : no...nothing.
Veer: then why are you stammering while talking to me?
Bani: it's nothing like that, I was just feeling uneasy that's why I came upstairs.
Veer: are you sure you aren't hiding anything, are you?
Bani: what would I hide?(nervous)
Veer: nothing. ( he wasn't satisfied still). Well actually you have a beautiful voice, like the lyrics of the song you sang were amazing. Did you sing for me?
Bani: huh.. no! I mean yes!
Veer: no or yes?
Bani: yes, I kind of sang for you.
Veer: I'm feeling shy Sweetheart!(blushing)
Bani: why are you feeling shy?(confused)
Veer: well for the first time, you confessed what was in your heart. I'm feeling the luckiest person in the world. But remember if you want to share something, I'm always there.

Veer smiled and left the room, while Bani was rooted on her place. She was shocked that an eagle was promising to protect her. However she smiled at his genuine feelings but then something broke her reverie, he still was unaware that she is his biggest enemy. She needed to confess as early as possible because if not she will lose his friendship as well, if he comes to know from someone else, especially Jai.

Meanwhile in the garden area, Rudra stood alone near a tree. He was eagle, a very mean one but his heart fell for the innocence of that girl. He knew from the very first day that she was Aadi-naagin and she was destined to be with Veer, but still his stupid heart pained seeing her with somebody else. Roshni came from behind and touched his shoulder, out of sudden she read all his thoughts and she was shocked that he knew that Bani was Aadi-naagin.

Roshni: you knew that Bani was Aadi-naagin?
Rudra: Well I know you are a naagin, as well.
Roshni: how?
Rudra: well if you have power to read minds , then even I have few powers. I can see in someone's eyes, if they are human or any other creature.
Roshni: Oh I understand. Well then why you didn't tell the Singhania family about my and Bani's truth?
Rudra: I don't want to interfere in her matters.
Roshni: you can easily say that you don't want to hurt her.
Rudra: it's nothing like that. Why would I save her?
Roshni: as far as I know, you are an eagle and a special, meany eagle. Why would you save your enemies from your clan's wrath?
Rudra: ah...it's just...I don't wanted to put you guys in trouble, afterall we had been classmates. (He said nervously)
Roshni: Rudra you loved her enough to pretend otherwise. Loving someone who doesn't love you in return, is like trying to fly with a broken wing. I know it's hard for a mean eagle ( she said teasingly).
Rudra: what do you mean?
Roshni: I mean that you love someone, who isn't even aware about your feelings. Isn't this hard?
Rudra: I don't love Bani!
Roshni: I didn't even mention Bani!(she raised her eyebrows).
Rudra: you are mad, totally mad! I don't understand your philosophical talks.
Roshni: Well one sided love hurts! I know how it feels!(She said eyeing him.)
Rudra: how you know that?(confused)
Roshni: Well it's my little secret!(winking at him).
Rudra: I just believe that all relationships have one law : Never make the one you love feel alone, especially when you are there.
Roshni: It hurts when you have someone in your heart but you can't have them in your arms. You know that Bani doesn't love you, she is the the lover of Aadi-naag but now it seems that the history is changing. She is falling for Veeranshu and not Jai, her partner.
Rudra: I know but this heart of mine still beats for Aadi-naagin. I know it's childish to wish for her love because it's not possible.
Roshni: Who knows the game of fate! Maybe you will fall for someone who is willing to give her life for you.