The Obsession

chapter 2

...Ranvijay's gazed into her emerald eyes,Maanvika, the resourceful and quick-thinking girl, look here and there her eyes scanning the area to make sure they were clear. She swiftly picked up a stone from the ground and loaded it into her slingshot(gulel), taking aim in the opposite direction of their hiding spot. With a skilled flick of her wrist, she launched the stone, striking a nearby tree with a loud thud.

The attackers, thinking Ranvijay was escaping in that direction, gave chase, leaving the two of them alone. Maanvika turned her attention to Ranvijay's battered face and body, her expression softening with concern."look brother they run away"she said she put her hand in her pouch and take her handkerchief, embroidered with her initials, she gently tied it around his bleeding arm, stemming the flow of blood.

"Drink it"she said As she offered him water from her canteen, Ranvijay gazed at her in silence, his eyes wide with gratitude and wonder, but Ranvijay was too stunned to respond, his mind reeling from the sudden turn of events.

Maanvika's actions spoke louder than words, however, Ranvijay felt a sense of safety and trust wash over him. He knew he owed his life to this brave and compassionate stranger, and he vowed to repay her kindness , Little did he know that their adventure was only just beginning and their bond would be tested in ways they never could have imagined.

"Brother i saw you are being followed by these floks,my elder brother told me once how they will sale you to nobles as slave ,if they catch you, its good we fool them," she said, her voice like music. "You know my master gave me a challenge, and I chose to help you instead."she added.

Ranvijya eyes widened as he took in her delicate features, her hair like silver in the moonlight. She looked like an fairy, and he felt a deep sense of gratitude towards her.

she handed him small pastries. "I brought them as night snack but you can have them ,you look like you straving," she said, her eyes sparkling.

Ranvijay took them and as he took a bite of the pastry, the flavors exploding on his tongue. He looked up at her, and their eyes met, her mole on her lip etched in his memory.

Ranvijya slipped off his leather wristband from one hand and handed it to her. "Keep this i don't have anything else to give you in return of favor," he said, his eyes locking onto hers.

Maanvika smiled, her eyes sparkling,she took the band from him. "I'll wear it always," she said.

Just then, a voice pierced the air, shouting "Manvi! Manvi!" .Maanvika eyes widened, and she turned to him with a look of alarm. "My brothers must be looking for me," she said, her voice trembling.

Without another word, she turned and ran, disappearing into the trees. Ranvijya was left alone, the only reminders of their encounter being the savory pastry still clutched in his hand,her handkerchief stopping his bleeding and someone called her name Manvi and only memory of her piercing green eyes, her beauty, and distinctive mole on her lip,and that leather band ,one of which he is wearing on his left hand and other one he gave to her...

Present ....

Years went by, and the boy grew into a man ,he became king Ranvijay, but he never forgot the girl who had saved his life. He after that night for few years used to roamed the cities and kingdoms,villages,towns near that forest, hoping to catch a glimpse of her, but she seemed to have vanished into thin air.

Little did he know that the girl he was searching for from years was actually the princess, Maanvika, who had been disguised as her maid on that fateful day.

Ranvijay's heart still held onto the hope of finding her, and he continued to search, unaware that their paths would soon cross again in a most unexpected way.

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