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Chapter - 05

As Agastya departed, Meera was left standing there, her mind racing with questions. She couldn't shake off the feeling that Agastya had known her name, and the revelation about Prince Veer only added to the mystery. She felt a shiver run down her spine as she replayed their conversation in her mind.

Meera tried to recall every detail of their conversation, but she couldn't help but wonder how Agastya had known her name. She had never mentioned it to him, and yet, he seemed to know it with ease. It was as if he had been watching her, following her, or even reading her thoughts.

The thought sent a chill down her spine. Who was this man, and what did he want from her? Meera's mind was filled with questions, but she couldn't find any answers. She felt like she was trapped in a puzzle, with pieces that didn't quite fit together.

As she stood there, Meera's thoughts turned to Prince Veer. Why had Agastya told her about him? Meera's mind was filled with questions, but she couldn't find any answers.

Meera ran out of the temple, her heart racing with excitement and fear. She had to find Agastya and ask him what was going on. She had to know why he had known her name, and why he had told her about Prince Veer.

But when she reached outside, she couldn't find Agastya anywhere. It was as if he had vanished into thin air.

Pandit, who was sitting on the steps of the temple, saw Meera's worried expression and asked her what was wrong. Meera ran to him and poured out her story, telling him everything that had happened.

Pandit listened carefully, his brow furrowed in concern. When Meera finished, he looked at her with a serious expression.

"Why didn't you tell me that it was Agastya Singh you had an argument with. Meera tumhe saavdhan rehna hoga." He said. "Agastya ek well established insaan hai. Woh ek bohot bada businessman hai. Ho sakta hai ki usne tumhare ateet ke baareme kuch jaan liya hai aur uska upyog karke woh tumse badla Lena chahta hai."
("Why didn't you tell me that it was Agastya Singh you had an argument with. Meera tumhe saavdhan rehna hoga." He said. "Agastya is a well established man. He is a very big businessman. It is possible that he has learned a lot about your past and by using it he wants to take revenge on you."

Meera's eyes widened in shock. "What do you mean?" She asked.

Pandit sighed. "Mera matlab ye hai ki woh jaan Gaya hai ki tum Pali ki Rajkumari ho. Ho sakta hai isse woh tumhe kuch karne ke liye majboor kare"
(What I mean is that he knows that you are the princess of Pali. So he can force you to do something)

Meera felt a chill run down her spine. She had been trying to keep her past a secret, but how did Agastya know?

"Don't worry, Meera," Pandit said, placing a hand on her shoulder. "Mein tumhari madad karne ki poori koshish karunga."
(I will try my best to help you.)

Meera wrapped her arms around Pandit's waist, feeling a sense of comfort and security wash over her. "Hume Aisa lagta hai jaise aap humare apne parivaar hai, pandit ji" she said, her voice muffled against his chest.
(I feel as if you are my family, Pandit ji)

Pandit chuckled and hugged her back. "Tum meri beti jaisi hi ho, Meera" he said. "I'm always here for you, no matter what."
(You are like my daughter, Meera)

Meera pulled back and looked up at him, her eyes shining with gratitude. "Shukriya pandit ji" She said.
("Thank you Pandit ji")

Karanveer smiled and ruffled her hair. "Tum Dayalu ho, Meera". He said. "Tum pyar aur Prem ke liye yogya ho. Aur mein woh tumhe dunga"
("You are kind, Meera." He said. "You are worthy of love . And I will give you that.")