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17. Agathiyar?

Durga smiled. " Agathiyar."

Three of them said in unison, "Agathiyar?"

" Agathiyar, or in simple terms Sage Agastya." said Durga, her smile appeared more genuine.

" Sage Agastya? Are you sure?" asked Rishab. He didn't want to believe her.

Durga looked little offended. " Why do you think so?"

Rishab smirked. " Agathiyar also means Agastya. But how can you be so sure that it the Vedic sage? Because Agastya refers to Indian astronomical star of Canopus. If you refer to Sanskrit meaning, Aga means a mountain and Asti means thrower."

Durga folded her hands and said, "Why do you think that a star or a mountain will write a book, currently inside the box?"

Rishab was stood still. This lady has some brains.

Rudra was impressed by her knowledge. Durga is more talented than what Akshad Sir had told.

Rishab said, " Okay Rudra, I am handing over the box to your company. Sign the agreement. Of course, after you read it. I don't want any false accusations against me. Like you did last time."

Rudra stood up, angrily. Durga looked at him surprised. Ramaiah patted Rudra's back. Rishab smirked.

So I was right all this while. Something is wrong with them. Appa never told me. I have this feeling that this Rishab is root of the problem. Stupid jerk.

Rudra carefully read the papers. He passed it to Ramaiah who took his own sweet time to read it. Rudra, got irritated with him, snatched the papers and handed it to Durga. Durga was shocked by his gesture.

" Durga, sign these papers."

" Indrajeet, what are these papers?" asked Durga.

" Don't use your brains. Just sign them." snarled Indrajeet.

" I won't." said Durga.

" Don't test my patience."

" First tell me." demanded Durga.

" Fine! It says after your father's death, the property will be mine."

" I won't sign." said Durga. She turned to leave the room to cook the dinner when Indrajeet held her hand.

" You will sign it."

Durga snatched the paper and tore it into pieces. She threw them in the dustbin.

" I didn't like the quality of paper. Next time you make the papers for power of attorney, use better quality of paper."

Durga left the room leaving Indrajeet fuming with anger.

" Durga! Durga!" called Rudra. Durga looked around, embarrassed.

She took the papers and started reading the papers.

Did you like the quality of papers, this time?

What?

You said you didn't like the quality last time.

Ah! Just shut up.

Hey! That was rude.

Ummm... okay... sorry.

Hmmm... that's fine. Now read them.

Durga read the papers and gave it to Rudra. He signed on behalf of his company. Rishab signed the papers and said, " I know that you have come here in a local bus. This box is of national importance. To make sure nothing happens, my car will be dropping you to Mysore. Pack your things fast."