HORIZON 1.1

Part-29

Shiva sat comfortably on the couch, engrossed in the pages of "Zone's Mysteries and Unsolved Questions" by Narayan, a book he had borrowed from Oldman.

A cold beer was placed on the table beside him.

Shiva decided to try on the eyeglass that Oldman had given him, curious about its rumoured effects. As he put them on, the surroundings around him transformed into a mesmerizing display of lines and particles, captivating his senses.

Meanwhile, Ron seemed restless, pacing back and forth across the room.

Through the lens of the eyeglass, Shiva observed Ron's peculiar appearance. Ron's body was composed of lines and particles in constant motion. Intrigued, Shiva closely examined Ron, fascinated by the hidden details that the eyeglass revealed.

"I can't believe how we really look inside." Shiva murmured to himself as he scanned his own arm. Satisfied with his observations, he took off the eyeglasses, indulged in a few sips of beer, and returned to his book.

Suddenly, Ron's persistent jumping and antics began to disturb Shiva's peaceful reading session. Annoyed, Shiva tried to push Ron away.

"Hey, please don't disturb me," Shiva said, his voice tinged with frustration.

"What! Someone at the door?" Shiva sensed that something was amiss and wondered if there was someone at the door.

Ron took the beer and tossed it into a trashcan.

"What's wrong with you? There was beer in that." With a sigh, he reluctantly rose from the couch, leaving his book behind. Before heading to the door, he carefully stowed away the eyeglasses in his briefcase, which was a house for his bird.

As Shiva opened the door, he was greeted by Macc.

"Macc, shouldn't you be busy with the search team?" Shiva questioned; his tone laced with concern.

"I know, but she insisted on seeing you." Macc nodded, acknowledging Shiva's point, but pointed towards his daughter Bhoomi, who stood nearby.

"Hello, Uncle Shiva." A gentle, innocent voice called out to Shiva.

Shiva turned his attention to Bhoomi, a sweet and innocent girl who had been quietly observing the conversation. He felt a twinge of guilt for not noticing her earlier.

Bhoomi was affectionately holding her soul.

Shiva's anger dissipated quickly. He kneeled down and embraced her warmly. "Well, hello there, young lady. How are you?"

Shiva took Macc's hand and drew him closer.

"Are you out of your mind? A child has already been kidnapped. Why did you bring her outside?" Shiva spoke in a stern tone, leaning in closer to Macc's ear so as not to be overheard by Bhoomi.

"You know how stubborn she can be. She really wanted to meet you." Macc replied, glancing back at his daughter. Bhoomi was watching them intently, trying to follow their conversation.

"You should have given me a call then." Shiva remarked.

"Yes, but she was insistent. She was eager to meet your soul. When I suggested her mother accompany her, Bhoomi refused. Are you busy with any important tasks?" Macc inquired.

"No, please come in." Shiva said as he took Bhoomi's hand and led her inside. Shiva helped Bhoomi settle on the couch.

"I have to go; the search for buildings is still ongoing, and I need to be there. In case she gets hungry, I brought some food for her. There's enough for both of you." Macc placed a bag on the table and turned to leave.