Chp 31:- A Beautiful Sign

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"It feels terrible to be born as an illegitimate." Sighed Anannya, who sat with her legs bent to her knees, leaning against one of the temple pillars.

"I understand." Replied Avantika, as she continued placing flowers around the Shivlingam.

"Can I ask you something?"

"Yes." Replied Avantika turning to her sister for a moment.

"Amarendra.....is....umm...Kumar Amarendra....?" She asked hesitantly.

Avantika stopped placing the flowers for a while and looked up at the Shivlingam.
She turned back to her sister and replied, "I do not know him."

"Is it so?" Asked Rajguru Shankara who had just entered the temple along with his son Shivu.

Shivu bowed before the Shivlingam and sat beside Anannya

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Shivu bowed before the Shivlingam and sat beside Anannya.
Avantika stood up looking at Rajguru Shankara and bowed in respect.

"So," He began, "You do not know Kumar Amarendra?" His question was met with a gulp from Avantika who decided not to answer.

"Avanti, Maharani Pullamma Devi and your amma always wanted that you and Kumar Amarendra be one."

Avantika looked up at Rajguru and immediately replied, "I have nothing to do any longer with Aitareya Bhramana and that royal family."

"I don't think so." Replied Rajguru.

"Your heart still longs for Kumar Amarendra, it also seeks revenge, and until that isn't complete, you will not be peaceful."

"My heart doesn't long for him." She protested, "Neither do I seek revenge."

She turned to the Shivlingam and said, "All I want is to serve the one who saved me."

"By not fulfilling your duty on this earth, you are disgracing Him." Warned Rajguru.

Avantika was rendered speechless, she sat down on the cold hard floor and shut her eyes.

Rajguru signaled Anannya and Shivu to leave the temple. They shut the door behind her and left her to herself.

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