Chapter 34:A Serpent's Return

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The night was quiet, with the air heavy with the scent of jasmine and the distant hum of cicadas. Kavya was deep in thought, still trying to make sense of everything that had happened to her, from the strange dreams to the overwhelming power she felt pulsing through her veins.

As she stood on the balcony of her room, gazing up at the stars, she felt a strange presence nearby-something ancient, powerful, and familiar. Before she could fully process it, a soft rustle came from the garden below.

A large serpent, with scales glistening in the moonlight, slithered gracefully into view. The creature was majestic, its body shimmering with an otherworldly glow that made it clear this was no ordinary snake. It moved with purpose, its golden eyes locking onto Kavya's as if it recognized her.

Kavya's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't feel fear. Instead, a warm sense of recognition washed over her, and a gentle smile played on her lips.

"Aagayi Tum," Kavya said softly, her voice filled with affection. It was as if she was greeting an old friend, someone she had known and trusted for lifetimes.

The serpent paused, its eyes narrowing slightly before it began to transform. The scales shifted, and the form elongated until standing before Kavya was a beautiful woman, her hair flowing like liquid silver down her back, her eyes the same golden hue as the serpent's. She wore an elegant sari that shimmered like the night sky, and her presence radiated both power and grace.

The woman immediately bowed low before Kavya, her hands pressed together in a gesture of deep respect. "Sesh Sarvasrestha Seshnaagin ko Mera pranam," she intoned, her voice reverent.

Kavya stepped forward, gently placing her hand on the woman's shoulder and urging her to stand. "Mat Bulna, Vishaili," she said warmly, her voice carrying both authority and kindness. "Hum Seshnaagin se pehle tumhari sakhi hai."

Vishaili, now standing straight, met Kavya's eyes with a smile of her own. There was a deep bond between them, one forged over many lifetimes, and in this moment, it was as if time had no meaning.

"Isiliye," Vishaili responded, her tone playful yet sincere, "Hume toh Aana hi thaa aapki madat karne ke liye. Aap bulaye aur hum na aaye, aisa kabhi huwa hai kya, Parvati?"

The mention of her name from the previous life stirred something deep within Kavya. Hearing Vishaili address her as Parvati brought a flood of memories and emotions, but she pushed them aside for now, focusing on the woman before her.

As they shared a moment of silence, a wave of realization washed over Kavya. Vishaili didn't know about Madhav, A part of her wanted to tell Vishaili the truth, to share the burden of her knowledge, but something held her back.

Kavya gave her friend a reassuring smile, masking the inner turmoil she felt. "Bahut kuch badal gaya hai, Vishaili," she said quietly, her voice tinged with a hint of sadness. "Lekin kuch baatein abhi samay ke saath hi samajh aayengi."

Vishaili's golden eyes softened, filled with concern. "Aap bilkul theek keh rahi hai, Parvati. Main yahaan hoon, aapke saath har kadam par, jaise humesha thi."

Kavya nodded, appreciating the unwavering loyalty and friendship Vishaili offered. The weight of their past lives and the destiny they were meant to fulfill loomed large, but with Vishaili by her side, Kavya felt a renewed sense of strength.

But even as she stood there with her dearest friend, the mystery of Madhav's role in all of this weighed heavily on her heart. She knew that the time would come when she would have to reveal everything to Vishaili, but until then, she had to tread carefully, protecting those she loved while unraveling the tangled web of their fate.

As the night deepened, the two women stood together, bound by the ancient ties of sisterhood and destiny, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

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