Will We Unite?

Part 18 ~ History Repeats

"And now, I'm here, in front of all of you after I've finally escaped from those devils," Kiara says, finishing her story.

"Di, I can't believe you suffered so much. I'm just glad you're okay. Mum and Dad would be ecstatic to see you again," Riya says, smiling softly.

"Listen, I know you're our sister, but I still have a hard time trusting you. I mean, I saw you try to kill my mother, that's going to be really hard for me to forget. But, I know Maa would trust you instantly and she wouldn't hold anything against you, so I'm willing to give you a chance. I just hope you won't make me regret it." Prachi says after debating with herself on whether or not she should trust Kiara.

Kiara feels overjoyed, her sisters accepted her. "Thank you so much for giving me a chance! I can't wait to get to know the both of you better!"

The twins smile in response. Before anyone else could say anything Aryan speaks up, "Considering we're basically stuck here for the rest of the night, maybe we should play something? It could keep us distracted."

"Are you sure we need a distraction? I mean, we could be looking for ways to get home instead!" Shahana points out.

"There is no way home though. I agree with Aryan, we should stay here until day fall and then do what Shahana said." Prachi, who felt a lot safer now that she was near her husband, spoke up.

"But what about everyone else? They don't know we're here." Riya says, worrying about Pragya and the other adults would react.

"Actually, they do know. Ranbir, Akhil and I informed them before coming here. We said we might stay here for the night if we can't find any range," Shahana explains and the others look at the trio astonished.

"You told them that we would spend the night in forest?" Aryan asks and the trio nod, acting like it was the most normal thing in the world.

"Who on earth does that?! They're probably more worried than they would've been if we didn't contact them at all!" Prachi yells, glaring at Ranbir.

He frowns, "What are you glaring at me for?! The two of them told our parents the same thing!"

"Yes, but I'm sure it was your idea." Prachi retorts.

"Both of you, stop it! Our parents know where we are and that's all that matters, we should all just rest for a bit, I mean, we have a long night ahead of us, because I doubt any of us are used to the jungle." Akhil suggests and the others agree.

"What should we do?" Prachi asks, snuggling in closer to Ranbir due to the immense cold.

Riya smirks seeing an opportunity to tease her sister and cousin, "Well, I don't know about Akhil, Kiara Di and myself but I can clearly see that you two and Aryan and Shahana are quite preoccupied, and warm too. (Sighs wistfully for dramatic effect) The benefits of having a lover I guess. But poor us, no one to keep us warm!"

"I mean, if you're really looking for someone, I'm always there," Akhil mutters unconsciously, earning confused and astonished looks from everyone and a teasing look from Aryan.

"Could you repeat that? I didn't quite hear it." Riya asks, genuinely confused on what Akhil said.

Akhil quickly came out of his dreamland and shook his, "Oh no. It's nothing."

"No, I'm sure I heard something! Come, tell us what it was Akhil," Aryan looks at Akhil teasingly while he shoots him a glare and everyone look between the two, utterly bewildered.