The Mystery [UNDER MAJOR EDITING]

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''Even I had seen Sooraj Pratap Singh Rathore.'' The words from Neil made Kaira stunned.

''What?'' Kaira was surprised, more than that she was shocked.

''Yes Kaira, I had seen him, not just once but thrice. Remember the night of party, when you were dancing with me and we exchanged our partner. I know you were dancing with him. No one could see him except you and me. I was astounded, befuddled and don't know what to do. Then you fainted and I called your name and ran towards you.

Kaira then realized that it was Neil who called his name when she lost her conscious and he was the one who took her in his arms.
(A/N: If you don't remember, then refer chapter 5 in which when Kaira fainted, she heard someone calling her name.)

The second time I saw him is in your mansion, when I dropped you to your house from office at night. You insisted to come inside and then you went to make coffee for me in kitchen. I saw him talking to you in kitchen. The moment he saw me, he disappered.
(A/N: Refer chapter 8 and 9).

I saw him third time in the hospital, when Karan met with an accident. I went outside to call your parents and inform them about Karan's accident. When I returned, I saw him with you. I couldn't hear anything what he said, since I was far. I saw your horrified look. I knew it from the beginning Kaira about his existence. I always behave as if I never saw him or he's not existing. I never asked you since I wanted you to tell me. ''
(A/N: Refer chapter 9).

''Oh I see.'' That is what she said after the realization.

''But what I can do Neil? He would not leave me. He threatened me to harm my loved ones.'' She said after composing herself from the sudden shock.

''Loved ones as in your family?'' Neil asked in worried look.

Kaira was horrified and responded, ''Not only my family, but also YOU.''

Neil took Kaira's hands in his and said, ''Nothing will happen. No one will harm me nor your family. Trust me, I won't let it to happen.''

***

Neil and Kaira are at Neil's house, standing near the bed of his grandpa who is currently sleeping on it. An hour ago, Neil got a call from his maid that his grandpa isn't feeling well and he fainted. Neil quickly rushed to his home visit him and since he was too tensed about his grandpa who is the only family Neil has, he wasn't in the state to say NO to Kaira who thought of accompanying him during this state. Neil's parents died when he was small and grandma died, two years ago leaving him and his grandpa alone in this world.

The doctor visited the grandpa and said that since he's old and weak, he fainted because of weakness and adviced to give him maximum rest and less stress. Few minutes after, his grandpa opened his eyes. For a second, he couldn't see who is there infront of him.

Neil moved to his grandpa and held his right hand in his and said, ''How are you feeling now, grandpa? You really scared me to death.''

Grandpa said,''My son, I will not leave you alone, atleast until you are married.''
The last words were whispered by him but Neil heard it.

''Stop it Grandpa, you are not leaving me anywhere.'' Neil said and hugged Grandpa.

''That I am not. By the way, who is the beautiful girl behind you?'' Grandpa said while caressing Neil behind his back with his one hand who was still hugging him as soon as he saw a girl standing little too far from them.

In all the torment, Neil forgot about Kaira for a while. He broke the hug and replied, ''Grandpa, she is my employee.''

As soon he said those words, Kaira felt sad and she turned down her head. 'Is she only his employee? Just employee?' Kaira thought.

Of course, Kaira you are just his employee.

''And Grandpa, she is also my friend.'' As those words come out of his mouth, Kaira felt happy like a small child who get chocolate after he fall down and get hurt. She raised her head up and smiled at Neil.

''Friend or Girlfriend?'' Grandpa asked winking at Neil.

''Grandpa, stop it. She isn't my girlfriend, but she is a friend more than a girlfriend. A friend that will not leave my side when I am in trouble. A friend that will stay forever.'' And that made Kaira more happier, more satisfied and above all she realized how important she still is for Neil even after their breakup.

''I can't see her properly, Neil. Come here, child.'' Grandpa said referring to Kaira. He was old and couldn't see from far as Kaira was. As soon as Grandpa told her to come forward, she did. When she moved ahead to greet Grandpa, he saw her clearly. He startled for a while as the vision ahead of him was incredible.

Little did Kaira knew that her step forward towards Grandpa will take her to a new lead to her unsolved mystery as she heard what Grandpa said.

''Saraswati, you are back.''

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A/N

So it is clear, that Neil can also see Sooraj Pratap Singh.
Who do you think Saraswati is and why Grandpa said referring to Kaira?
Do you think Saraswati is a clue to this unsolved mystery?

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