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The next day, they were allowed to roam around the place, collecting pieces of information.

" Maya! Come fast, we have to come back before five. " Vikram knocked her door.

" Coming. " She yelled back, opening the door.

She stood there in a pink long dress with a pair of blue jeans.

" Chale? " She snapped.

Vikram nodded smiling sheepishly, knowing that she caught him checking her out red handed.

Both of them were roaming in the market, Maya felt odd when she received stares from people around.

" Vicky, why are they staring at me like that? " She nudged him.

He looked around, seeing him glaring back they averted their gazes from her.

" Who? " He asked.

She looked around, astonished to realise that no one was looking to her.

She smiled, realising the sudden change as he wrapped his arm around her shoulder protectively.

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It was about four in the evening when they both returned to the palace again.

" So students, everyone is going to tell me what information did you all collect today. " Mrs. Murthi said.

Everyone spoke about the information they collected about the culture, archeology and history.

" Maya and Vikram? "

Maya stood up with her notepad, " Ma'am, we tried collecting some information about the Royal Family. "

The old servant, Mina who was passing by stood there frozen, startled.

" Impressive. " Mrs. Murthi smiled.

" Thanks. " Both of them bowed.

" Badi raani? " Mina murmured in shock.

Within a while, assigning everyone their tasks everyone walked in their respective rooms.

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Not all storms bring destruction,
Some of them clear your ways,
Ways to the unanswered question.

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Three days passed in a jiffy, it was as usual when Maya was getting ready to visit the old royal temple.

She wore a orchid color gown, with some light weight jewellery. Making her look royal.

Both of them entered the temple, bowing down in front of the huge sculpture of Lord Vishnu.

" Hume pata tha, tum lautogi beta. " The priest smiled widely, deepening his wrinkles.

" Main lautungi? " Maya asked puzzled.

" Haan Mahi. " He turned giving her a small piece of jaggery.

" Kaka, Mahi nahi Maya. " She corrected politely.

" Maya? "He asked, confused.

" Waise aap bura na mane toh, main ek sawal puchu? " Maya asked.

" Haa beta zarur. " The old man sat down followed by Maya and Vikram beside him.

" Mahi kaun hai? "

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Why were those stares?