Beyond The Palace Walls| ONGOING

Chapter - 33

Continued

Meera's curiosity sparked as she asked Kiara, "Who's the Purohit you mention?"

Kiara paused, reflection in her eyes. "The former Purohit passed away. His son, Karanveer ji, succeeded him."

Meera's interest piqued. "Karanveer? What's he like?"

Kiara's expression turned thoughtful. "Efficient, knowledgeable and kind-hearted. Though he oversees Rajkunj's spiritual affairs, he resides in Jaipur."

Meera's eyes widened. "Jaipur? Why?"

Kiara leaned in, voice softening. "I don't know."

Agastya entered, noticing Meera's captivated expression. "What's sparked your interest?"

Meera's eyes widened in astonishment. "Karanveer Kaka is Rajkunj's Purohit!"

Agastya's expression changed, surprised but less intensely. "I suspected that Pandit was more than that."

Meera's shock lingered. "How did he not tell me?"

Agastya shrugged, heading towards the coffee machine. "Need caffeine."

Meera raised an eyebrow. "You just had breakfast with coffee."

Agastya smirkes mischievously. "Someone cares about their boyfriend."

Meera's stern tone intervenes. "Not funny, Agastya."

Agastya chuckled, departing. "Please, atleast baadme coffee banake le aana"
(Please, bring coffee later atleast)

Meera nodded, lost in thought. Karanveer Kaka's secret role resonated deeply.

Meera's inquisitive gaze met Kiara's. "Do you know something more, Kiara?"

Kiara's eyebrows furrowed, puzzled. "What more, Meera?"

Meera's shoulders rose in a subtle shrug, her voice barely above a whisper. "Nothing."

Kiara's expression softened, sensing unspoken questions. "Aap pareshan lag rahi hai. Share, meera."
(Your thoughts are troubled. Share, Meera)

Meera's eyes drifted, her mind a maze of Karanveer Kaka's secret role, Rajkunj's mysteries.

Meera leaned in, whispering, "Kiara, I'm positive Karanveer Kaka is the Purohit. I mean when I was in Jaipur, I had stayed at his place, and... I don't know."

Kiara raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "You never know, Meera. I've spoken to him twice; mysterious, indeed."

Meera's eyes widened. "Mysterious? That's an understatement! He vanishes into thin air."

Kiara chuckled. "Maybe he's practicing ninja skills."

Meera giggled. "Ninja Purohit! That's a thing now."

Kiara grinned mischievously. "Could be. Or perhaps he's safeguarding Rajkunj secrets."

Meera playfully rolled her eyes. "You're fueling my curiosity."

In bedroom,

Agastya scrutinized documents spread across the bed when Harshith entered.

"Leaving now, Agastya," Harshith announced.

Agastya nodded, distracted. "Safe travels, Harshith. Visit home too."

Harshith smiled. "Mera bhi ghar hai woh. Ofcourse jaunga"
(It's my home, too. Ofcourse I'll go)