Aap Koun Hai? PT 1

Temples and Bullets🛕

My mind can't stop mulling over Ahaan's words. If you marry him, then he will be safe from her wrath. The phantom.

A ghost? Who? Why? And is it even real?

Whatever Ahaan had told me had never been a lie, but I am not quite sure about this one.

Vihaan seems to believe whatever death threats we face are from humans, and I agree with him on this part.

A ghost...is just unbelievable. Besides, I already have a suspect in mind. Someone who could very well be responsible for what had been happening-my father.

The vision of him hiding his gun behind his back returns to me like a haunting memory, a chill dancing upon my skin.
He also knew we were going to a restaurant that night-did he hire someone to poison our drinks?

But if it's him who is trying to kill Vihaan, why is Vihaan asking for his help to find the killer.? And what about Ahaan?

Is he the killer? But there is no real evidence against him. He didn't seem like he wanted to kill Vihaan, just expose his secrets. He really wants us to be together, maybe he really believes me marrying Vihaan will save him from whatever curse is in the family?

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That evening when I got home I was met with a death glare from Ma, Sam and Tam on the other hand, smiling at me slyly knowing where I've been.

But I am fixated on Ma, making chapatis with her rolling pin, she doesn't spare another glance at me, but mutters something under her breath. "If you won't do something I will"

I want to open my mouth, say something, apologize, but I can't. She won't take it.

So instead I bamble to my room to type the article.

By now Ahaan has sent me a few photos and with a little bit of research I am able to trace back exactly where they live.

Hope you trust him now bhabi

He writes.

I smile, and type back a thanks and continue with the article. He isn't so bad and neither is Vihaan. It's a pity that this is how it will be.

My face sags as I write, inserting the evidence and pictures and certificates. It's not an easy feat.

I have never written something like this before, this matter is complex.

Especially since it takes a lot of convincing to make people believe that he really is a prince. And someone really is trying to kill him.

However by the time I finish and perfect it, it is two a.m

It's ready for submission.

I send it to Mr.Leela for approval and then it will be off to the world.

But it just doesn't feel right.

The week flies by and things are not that bad. Vihaan is quite sweet and so is his family. We go out every night whether it be for drives or for a restaurant, but there is always guilt that lingers in my heart. And I can't enjoy this. I don't deserve it. ma is still upset but atleast Amara doesn't hate me that much.

She is happy with Kairav, and has found a few other friends.

And although it hurts, its not that bad.

I don't hate it. And Vihaan is not bad. He is...sweet.

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When the weekend rolls around, Vihaan suggests we go to the temple.

But I am not sure. Mr.Leela still hadn't replied to my document and ma still hadn't gotten rid of her anger.

The month was running out too.