Tale of the unknown

THERE WE GO !

Hi there to all of the readers , me exams for this semester are over . So, I'd be really happy to update you all on the story , I'll try writing a chapter everyday .
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Morning :0900 hours
On the phone 📞
"Hi , are you coming to pick me up , at 10 am"
"Yessss, and your grandpa and Dada they are off to Dehradun from today's morning flight. Take care I'll be there in 15 minutes . I've got the fruits and stuff , anything else that you'd like?"
Flattered by the fact that he cared about her choices. She denies to the statement of wanting more stuff.
"Thank you Mr.Suryavanshi, that's all , I'll be downstairs . Waiting for you , standing next to the front door .Take care drive safe."            
"Yes I will , thank you."
They hung up . A buzz was heard from the devices indicating the phone call was over but their minds were resonating with voices , drawing them closer to each other as if they were connected with red strings .

Approximately 15 minutes later :

"Hi, take a seat . I'd be delighted if you take a seat miss Carnation"
"Oh, that's a new name! Thank you my lord ."
She sat on the seat, and the drive began. They drove away from the hustle and bustle of the city into a land of mystery. The drive was silent,chaotic conversations took place between them without a word being exchanged. The only thing they knew was it's going to be alright if they we together ; stronger through the darks and lights of life , floating around and making their way through this.

Destination: Shivpura

The vehicle stopped in front of the gigantic gates of the small village. He motioned the car towards the gates , the start of the journey. They were greeted with an awfully bright smile from the gatekeeper of the the gate ; creepy I'd say .

The vehicle was put at halt in front of the temple parking ; the lad parked his car inside and came out with her .
"Manyataa, you sure you want to go inside ,like I think the priests aren't there yet , you should have something before you perform the rituals, I think it's gonna take long in there ."
She had sensed it the aura of the city since they entered the gates. The creepy smiles , no priests, no garland seller , no fruit or sweet sellers. These were some unusual activities and Shiv's tone told her that he too had been feeling the same at least for a while now .They ate banana , orange and strawberries before entering the doors of the mandir .

Both of the souls were hesitant , they knew that they had to keep company to one another;  he made a mental note to take her home safely as soon as possible.They were inside the mandir , silence zero number of devotees , no priests , the feeling that they had in their gut grew stronger . He took a hold of her hand and lightly squeezed it, she was startled but then realised that it was him.

"Shiv let's call pandit ji and do this thing as quick as possible."  She suggested. The growing silence and whistling wind signified danger .
He hummed in response,he wanted to finish this too .

They entered the doors the small temple of the king , the pandit was stunned to see both of them inside the temple .

"Pandit ji" she went forward touched his feet and he followed the same actions soon after .
"Hmm, beta how'd you enter the village?" Questioned the pandit.
Bit concerned because of the sudden question , she  answered "through car ".
"Okay, the guards let you in?"  He questioned again .
"Yes" She said a bit confused because of the sudden questions and his tone .
"Achha ji , it's my birthday today can we perform the rituals and please be quick I need to be home quick, no one's home today."
"Hmm"
Shiv knew that she was probably lying with that reason of hers' , she was strong enough to not let it show on her face; the fear of Unknown.
30minutes later

"And done beta , you can go home now , if you want to, can you.." said the Pandit, he didn't complete the sentence.
"Okay, were you saying something "she asked.
"Can you help me ?"he said.
"Sure"she said
"The doors outside , not the Mandir doors , the forbidden ones , can you touch them for me. If you want ."he asked , strange question, strange request.
She wanted to say a no but the little girl in her took over and she nodded her head as a yes, her guts told her not to but her heart was calm, Shiv was with her that means she'll be safe . Her defence skills were excellent too ; 4degree black belt in taekwondo.

There they were standing in front of the forbidden doors , away from them but close to the trouble. The pandit nodded his head and signed them to move forward and touch the doors .

Manyataa's POV :

For the first time in life my hands trembled to touching something forbidden, it was like loving a murder safe yet unknown .

I extended my hand forward , the other was tightly wrapped around Shiv's hand . I was close to those gigantic doors. So close I could see the how close was I to the piece of art , perfectly designed and detailed just how I like it . Red like blood . Pure art and detailed mandala,artistically measured patterns .

Shiv's POV :

I was standing there with her the entire, conversation took place in front of me . She agreed like the good girl she was to help him after the puja took place .
We walked towards the the doors while I was completely blank trying to figure out why did the priest request her to do so . Before I could ask the priest about it ,she was about to touch those doors ,what was so special about them , that he didn't want to touch them. Hughhhh Suryavanshi think . Think think think .
By the time I could remember the story of the forbidden doors we were in front of the doors , and this little lady love  of my life was about to touch them ,with the most innocent look on her face  and her  pretty hands just inches away .

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Hi there owls . Hope you all feel great: Sorry for the cliffhanger, I'll update you all on the story soon this week .
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I apologise for any grammatical or spelling errors, as English is not my first language.

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