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The starting of the new semester bought the fresh wave of the students back to the college after a one week of vacation which got extended turning to two weeks because of the increasing cold and misty weather.

Niyati stood outside of the library waiting for the Reecha who was issuing the book, first day here and their teacher already have assigned them with works. Even though the wait was getting longer than expected, Niyati's mood didn't detroits one percent. Her mind busy in replaying the information that Achintya is here.

Achintya is in the college. She got to know this from the Shivani who heard about this from Priya who heard the news in the canteen from a senior.

Apparently he is here for a meeting with the principal and other committee members regarding some issues which Niyati knows nothing about.

Like really, what kind of thing would he be doing for the college?

"Hey..let's go..." Reecha said from the behind sneaking her hand around Niyati's and dragging her. "If I have to see that librarian's face for one more second, I might start bleeding from the eyes."

"Really, why? Doesn't she remind you of yourself?"

"Ha Ha..very funny. We both only share the first name we are nothing alike.."

They both have crossed the library about to make their way to the gate, when Niyati's eyes rounded on the figure wearing the long black coar over the black turtleneck and matching dress pant. The light beard before now trimmed and styled, hair slicked back in the way complimenting his face cut and brown eyes obscured from the black Ray-Ban.

All-in-all his presence demands the attention and Niyati would go to the hell if she lied but honestly how can someone be so damn attractive while doing nothing. Achintya is standing their with the committee members and the principal with his hand in the pocket listening something they are saying, and suddenly Niyati is sweating. All over. Especially around the neck and collarbond whose marks she was hiding with her hairs and dupatta.

"Stop drooling.." and instantly her hand went to her dry mouth and with a glare she turned towards the Reecha.

"I'm not. And why would I? I saw him..just few days before.." and that same day I received the best confession of the whole world. Just reminiscing about that morning brings chill in her body..the good kind..where one wants to experience it again and again.

"Yeah..and from the way your cheeks are flaming I can understand the nature of the meet-HEY!" shrieked Reecha as Niyati kicked her on her shin. Her voice loud enough to gain the attention of the nearby group who turned to her as if she have grown the horns.

"I don't know her." Comes from her friend once those girls' eyes turned to the Niyati standing beside her. "Are you okay? How did you trip?"

"I'm fine. " Replied the other girl clenching her teeth and messaging the spot.

"Good. Now don't go around looking for trouble. "

Niyati couldn't see the eyes trained on her but she could feel them. Very well. It was as if hot lava was being poured in her inside for the place suddenly start feeling suffocating despite the fact they were standing the opening.

Oh god..will this happen everytime she will see him? Can't she go one second as a normal person she was before that morning? Or will she have to be turned a babbling tomato everytime he comes in her vision?

God.. somebody should sedate her. Soon.

In between the bickering and trying to not loose her consciousness from how hot her body was running, she totally missed the flying figure of the Asha coming towards them and then shoving Reecha hard enough on the chest leading to her falling down along with Niyati.

"WHAT!..WHAT THE HELL? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND?" Snapped Reecha as Niyati helps her on her feet after gaining her own footing.

"WHY YOU WENT TO MEET MUKESH? WHY YOU WENT THERE? WHY YOU DO THOSE THINGS KNOWING HOW MUCH IT HURTS ME?" Comes the angry outburst of the Asha who didn't shy away in the face of the anger.

She has been waiting for the vacation to be over and college to start so she can confront Reecha and Niyati. From the day they both went to the garage to get their scooty repaired, Mukesh and Sahil haven't stopped talking about them. It was as if..all of their topics has to involve these two somehow.

Especially Sahil, who wouldn't stop asking for Niyati's number or coaxing Asha in bringing her to the garage again. It is only after Asha told him about the who fiasco that happened few months back just because she hurted Niyati does the boy shut his mouth about her.

And exactly why..she is not confronting Niyati despite the fact it is her name being spoken again and again from Mukesh's lips.

"Asha.. please.. you are creating a scene.." Niyati said calmly looking around while half shadowing Reecha. It is important that she won't get hurt along with her own self because Achintya's complete attention was fixed on them. "Let's talk about this once you calm down-"

"Shut up. I don't need your opinion..beside I'm talking to Reecha. Tell me Reecha..why you met Mukesh?"her lips trembling from the rage looking quite ready to throw her fist if situation arises.

From the corner of her eyes Niyati saw the principal as well as few of the teachers walking around them and she pushes Reecha behind with force "don't. " They all have seen Asha being the first offender and if Reecha stays calm and don't do anything she won't have to face any repercussions later.

"No..let me answer her -"

"The principal is coming her..shh..Asha..I advise you to not create anymore scene if you know what is best for you." Said Niyati turning from Reecha to Asha.

But blinded in her anger and frustration Asha heard no warning "yeah.. keep your advice to yourself Niyati Mishra. I don't need them. "

"And we don't need you. But just so you know..we didn't meet any Mukesh neither we are dying to meet him. You can keep him to yourself. " Interrupted Reecha just as the principal reaches towards them.

"You-" pointing a finger towards a flabbergasted Asha who surely didn't saw him before "are coming to my office after calling your parents. And you two can go to the infirmary and get your wounds cleans and sanitized."

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"You saved me today Niyati or otherwise I was about to throw few punches on her nose. Thanks yrr.." added Reecha checking her hand. She was atleast spared with only few scratches in her both palm and one long gash around her elbow but that too isn't much to worried about.

Expecting some kind of reply from her she turned but found Niyati deep in the thought looking outside of the window. "what? What are you thinking now?"

"I'm thinking about the people we have in the last few days and which one of them is, Mukesh. So far..I think it is the man from the garage we both went to get your scooty repaired, no? Because other than that, we both didn't met any man together."

Wao... Reecha thought. Niyati is really something.

For she has always able to maintain her temper even in the tough situation which are draining, could think of two steps ahead as well as is protective of the people who she loves. Reecha couldn't forget the gratitude she felt towards the other girl, when Niyati half covered her by standing in front of her and confronting Asha.

And even then, she was only telling the girl to calm down. Didn't get agitated even after Asha made bad remarks..she didn't let those words get to her head.

It is, in this way.. Reecha thinks just how well Niyati compliments Achintya. Till the long time, Reecha used to think it is Niyati who got lucky for finding Achintya never knowing just how wrong she was.

Because finding Niyati means inheriting the blessings of the lord. That if any situation arises one day, she will never leave his side no matter how tough the days could turn to.

Achintya Chaudhary really manages to find the diamond in the sea of the abundant gold and stones.

Nodding her head she showed her confirmation. "Yeah..I think so too. "

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"They suspended me. Suspended! My father is talking about marrying me off soon..what we will do now.. what we will do now Mukesh.." cried Asha. She manages to somehow sneak her mother's phone in the dead of the night. With her father keeping guard and her mother's hysterical crying, it could only be considered a miracle.

"You are such a dumbbell, Asha. Who told you to do that? Now see the repercussions?"

Clutching her mother's phone tightly in her hand -her father has threw her phone against the wall- "no..you can't say that. I did that for you..for you only. Sahil keep talking about them all the time..and so I tried to talk to them and bring them to the garage." She lied through her teeth.

"Really? You are not that generous Asha..it was your jealousy that direct-"

"No..no..you are wrong. All wrong. I wanted to help Sahil- "

"And it backfired against you, why you even tries anything when you don't even have enough brain to pull that-"

"Please. Trust me.. beside it is not only my fault only. They both are equally involved and yet the principal punished me only. You know.. Reecha was about to throw hands but Niyati stopped her. I tell you..it's her fault..it is all Niyati's-"

"Niyati.. Niyati.. Niyati.. fuck. Stop it Asha..stop it. Stop your Niyati saga. You know what I'm going to call you later- right now I can't focus -"

"But no..I won't have phon- hello.. hello.. Mukesh.." whisper shouted Asha. Why he don't understand that later it could be that she might not even get the phone. Her hands are tied behind her back and her boyfriend is refusing to understand her situation.

He is blaming her for always uttering Niyati's name when he himself drops everything once her name comes in a conversation.

Beside Asha wasn't lying..if Niyati could gave a heads up about the principal she too..would be sparred. But she choose to not to.. deliberately doing that. And now, Asha is here. Locked in her own house.

And for that, Reecha and Niyati both will have to pay , Asha thought wiping her tears. She won't let them get off the hook that easily.

Just a hint.. and she's gonna flip the table.

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"You sure about that? Like hundred percent sure Shekhar? Because I can't afford any mishap with the results drawing so close." Not to forget his father will skin him alive if Vijay's plan won't work out.

"I am. I am hundred percent sure." Said Shekhar rubbing his nose gently. It still hurts, a lot. All because of that fucking Achintya. "The girl lives in my area, that is why she was at the polling booth. It couldn't be a coincidence that Achintya came there despite the orders of the Chaudhary Sahab of staying at the Smriti Nagar's. He might have knew she's coming and the important things is..she's pregnant. "

"Pregnant? How you know this?" Inquired Vijay. He has to be sure before bringing this crucial information to the light. Vijay was already fuming with the idea that Tripathi thought of having any relation with the Achintya. His mother has literally put the sky over her head after the news.

"Yeah.. I saw her throwing up and looking ashen. The funny thing is, Achintya seemed not much concerned about that. I mean he didn't even went to check on her,and when I went to check again she was gone while Achintya was there."

It sounded not much like Achintya, Vijay thought. The man -however much he hates- is responsible atleast about these things. Even in the past him being involved with women, none of this sort of thing has came to the light.

Shekhar has made a wrong conclusion of the situation.

But it doesn't matter. Shekhar said just now, how Achintya seemed unconcerned about her and the girl being sick which shows how upset she is about the breakup -if that is what has happened - meaning of he could somehow persuade the girl to put a false case on him infront of the family, it would be extremely helpful in tarnishing his reputation.

"Find her. I want her whereabouts on my table before this week ends. " He ordered and Shekhar made his way outside of the door when he turned abrupt and questioned

"Did you find her? The one you were searching for?"

"No. Seems like my luck is not on my side on that case." As he said that, Vijay's mind went to the time he last saw her. He searched every nook and corner of the market for her but couldn't find.

If only he could..half of his other feelings could be well taken care of before the wedding happens.

If only she could be found. But it was as if the almighty is itself is busy in hiding her and that is why he haven't seen her in the months.

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"No.. please. Try to keep your horses in check, I do not want any scene-" pleaded Niyati holding back Achintya. The morning air was crisp and cold and in between the cocoon of his arms is the warmth which she was not willing to left behind .

"You can't use this tactic to distract me Jaan. I'm gonna break that bastard's leg-"

"Yeah..yeah..I got it." She mutters moving closer to him muffling her face in his chest. "But you see.. Asha already got her karma. Reecha told me her parents are planning her wedding-"

"Who knows which boy's fortune is gonna turn to misfortune. "

"Achintya.." cries Niyati slapping him on the chest looking at him with narrowed eyes. "Don't speak such things..about anyone. It does not matter what they did. No need for you to say bad about her future. "

When the silence get louds Niyati arches her head to glance at his face to found the adoration swimming in his brown eyes. "What?"

Tucking a hair behind her ear, he touches her cheeks with his thumb gently "nothing. You just..you care for her even though Asha don't deserve that."

"Correction Mr Chaudhary, I care about you more than her. Maa says that wishing bad upon others is same as inviting the misfortune on yourself. And we don't want that now,do we?"

"No. " He mumbles. Achintya used to not believe such words and theories, for him..one must be focused on their labour than to think about the fruit born from it was how his thinking would work. It was also because, in the line of the work he was in having morals do nothing to them. But with Niyati, he had no wishes to take any risk or as her mother says invite the misfortune "yeah.. we don't want that."

Because a current problem is already hanging above his head in the name of the Shekhar. Achintya was sure, that the news about the girl must already have reached Vijay's ears. And with that information in the hand, he must be planning something big.

Something horrendous to make Achintya fall. Fall in a way he never be able to get up from.

It was not the fear for himself, but the fear of Niyati being dragged in the mudpile Vijay and Shekhar soon gonna create that has his fist clenching in rage.

Vijay is doing that all to get the validation of the family that he, in all matters is better than him. And so, Achintya has to think of the ways to prove him wrong, obviously by failing whatever he have planned.

And it made, talking to his all more necessary no matter what Mithilesh bhaisahab has to say.

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"Don't you understand..he is giving the position to the Vijay. And if on top of that you disclose the news about the Mishra's girl, the hell is gonna burst on your head-"

"What you are suggesting bhaisahab?"

"I'm suggesting you drop out the idea of having any conversation with Papa about that gi- Niyati. I'm still trying to convince him to think about his decision again-"

"If Papa has told you that himself that it leaves a very small chance of it being changed bhaisahab. "

"Yeah..I know. But I'm not going to give up. I'm - why are you so calm Achintya? Why are you not angered at Papa for giving the position to Vijay? Are you not concerned? Because it seems that only its me who is agitated about the fact."

"Its because I have already thought about this from before Bhaisahab. Knowing kaki, it would be a miracle if the kaka's position is passed to me despite Vijay's incapability of handling it. I have thought about this before..long and hard and I already have come to the conclusion."

"And that is?"

"If I can't have the throne I want then I'm going to make my own kingdom to rule. Once the time comes and Papa made the announcement I'm going to demand him to make me the successor of the party. "

"You are thinking politics, Achintya ?"

"Ofcourse Bhaisahab. I'm completely against of putting Papa in the situation of the do or die by demanding the kaka's position. Meena kaki already got the Tripathis by her side too-"

"Which you could take away from her-"

"I have my Niyati, bhaisahab. I..do not need other tactics as such. I alone is enough to create my own destiny, to shouldered the responsibilities and to move forward without any one's help.

I aimed for the big fish bhaisahab. Just trust me. Because I refuses to stay in the shadow while Vijay get to shine. "

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The knock made Phoolan's eye the door and see his son. It was Achintya's habit of coming to his room once before he sleep to check whether he has taken his all medicines or is still submerged in his work neglecting it. And each time Phoolan reminds him the existence of the Nupur and her punctuality and still Achintya return back every night "it is for my peace Papa. "

"I have already taken the medicines today. " He said in a form of the greeting as Achintya sit on the bed as usual by his feet messaging it.

"The results are gonna announce soon. And then..you will be the honourable Chief Minister of the state and get extremely busy and get rid of me. So untill then, let me fuss over you."

"It is still a matter of the if, Achintya. "

Cracking a small smile," with all of my hardwork and labour, if you still thinks that, then you are doubting me Papa." Said Achintya.

"Doubting is how you get to know the other part of yourself, son. But it is not what I meant, I could never doubt my own blood, anyway. All I meant is you should never underestimate the opponent untill the head is severed completely from the neck, only then the victory is yours."

Achintya wasn't too confident but he has the hunch that it is his father's party winning the election in the state than the other one. And his hunch, has yet to proven wrong.

They talk some more about the election and the result and what the other necessary things are to be done as the night passes. Achintya's palm went from one leg to another when Phoolan Chaudhary said, "you are here for some other thing, let's talk about that."

Thinking that Mithilesh might already have told him and Achintya has came here to ask the answer for. But knowing Achintya, that thing is ruled out again because Achintya is the firm believer of what mine can only be mine no matter what will happen. But money and power can turn the strongest of the soldier in the slave and Phoolan Chaudhary has seen multiple cases of that in his lifetime.

"Hm. " His son started because just like him, Achintya too likes to get to the point at once than to beat around the bushes. "Yes Papa, I have something to discuss with you. More of an announcement or whatever."

"Who is she?" He asked at once and Achintya looked towards him at once. His eyes couldn't help but to zoom in on the scarlet of the eartips of his and whoever manages to tame his son deserves to have him.

"Someone who is deserving of being the part of this family. "

"I would never doubt that Achintya, "

If his son has choosen someone then that person has to be worthy and of virtue. He won't allow just anyone to enter the home where his loved ones lives if that person isn't deserving. Phoolan trust him on that.

"She also do not belongs to our social circle but to a simple family. They are not rich in the wealth but of in the honour and respect." The vulnerability he was showing in his tone shows just how much this means to him. Of how necessarily important this all is to him. But Phoolan can't help but to notice the hint of the uncertainty present in his tone as of Achintya has something he was not wholly confident in to share.

"When I gave you the impression that I cares about those superficial things more than my own children's feelings? Ofcourse, if the family is of great virtue it rules out everything else-"

"Except the caste?"

"Except the caste." Both the son and father said at the same time as the understanding drawn in the Phoolan's eyes. So this is what Achintya was uncertain about.

"No. No Achintya, I can't give you that. Even if you brought a girl from the street I would accept her as your wife as far as she belongs to our caste. Other than that, no." Phoolan enunciated. Every thing could be avoided but the caste. It is about the blood of the family, of his forefathers he can't let it to be mixed with some other unworthy of a being. No matter what Achintya want. This is where the line is drawn.

Achintya knows there is no more need to say anything further. His father's tone dictate that fine enough. He can't strike the iron when it's hot not when knowing well enough how much it could backfired on him. Even bringing Niyati's name to this conversation could lead to it being the disastrous.

He has to put his next step with great consideration. Knowing, he can not marry her without the present blessing of both of their family. She deserves a wedding where all the members of their family are present to shower their blessings on her. And for that, Achintya has to be patient.

"I understand that Papa." The door closes after him as Phoolan walked to the large portrait of the Mala standing infront of that.

"You were right. Achintya indeed inherited my stubbornness. And he won't be my son if he won't find other ways to make me approve his demands. But I can't let that happen Mala, I can't. And so for the first time, I have to let him down and I'm extremely sorry for that."

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Vijay has come to pick Gayatri from the college due to the Achintya being out of the town for the reason only known to Bade papa. He waits in the SUV for the large crowd of the female population to thin out when his eyes found the girl he was searching for days.

She was standing there with a friend discussing something unaware of the gaze she has attracted towards her.

The door opened and closed behind him and he found himself asking "who is the girl in the yellow suit?"

"There are hundred of the girls in that suit bhaisahab, be specific." Comes the curt reply.

"The one in the mustard yellow suit wearing a tight plait and is talking with the girl in the purple suit. Is it specific enough? "

Gayatri's eyes went to the direction her brother's eyes were fixed to and following the direction she saw the Niyati Mishra along with Reecha. "Oh no..no..no..no.. bhaisahab. Definitely no." She exclaims.

She wasn't naive or unknown to the intentions of her brother but is actually well aware of.

"Guddi. That hardly answer my question."

"Yeah I know. But that girl the one in the mustard yellow suit is off limit. Off the limit. You understand that?"

"And may I ask why?"

"Oh I don't know but maybe because she is Niyati Mishra. Niece of the Raghuveer Mishra, the pandit ji who performed the Pooja for badi Amma. The one who performed the Pooja on Abhay's birthday. She is Abhay's Niti..and thus she's off limit."

What the fuck!

Why..why..why.. why it has to be her. Why she can't be the normal person of a normal family so he can do what he wanted with her. Why she has to be off limit and that too in this way.

Why..oh lord ! Fuck his life.

Swearing aloud..the SUV drove off in a high speed that is required.

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Shekhar's happiness holds no bound. He finally..finally have solved the mystery surrounding the girl. Finally..finally..he can deliver some good news to the Vijay and make his day.

"The fuck..we are standing here for the fifteen minutes..how long and what the bloody fuck you are showing me?" Snapped Vijay. He already has the bad day so far and he really can't take more. The suspense Shekhar has weaven around this mysterious meeting of their and that too in the middle of the street where passerby are throwing the glances..it is all adding to his irritation.

"Oh..you wait. Just wait. I have a surprise for you..a great surprise and you are gonna love it."

The traffic moved as the rickshaws stopped at the distance. They both were standing there simply staring at the crowd infront of them when Shekhar's loud voice echoed in his ears. "There..there..look there. It is her, the girl Achintya is with. There.."

Vijay's eyes follows the pointed finger of the Shekhar's, and what he saw made his world froze.

What?

Just what this is? "Fuck Shekhar..are you drunk? What the hell you are pointing at?"

Hurriedly Shekhar lowered his hand as the girl passed by the side unaware of them. "It's her. Believe me..this is the one I saw with Achintya on the Chhath Puja day."

"That is Niyati Mishra. Niece of the Raghuveer Mishra. "

"Exactly. Achintya has gone wild and crazy with his choice this time. I mean sure I gate your brother more that anyone..but you can't say that he..got the daring. He literally put his hands on the daughter of a well reputed family that is completely forbidden for him. Just imagine..once this came out in the light how strong a blow it would be."

Just a day before, Vijay has been beating himself for wanting the girl belonging to the Brahmin clan when in the truth she already has been turned spoiled by the hand of his brother's before.

Achintya again beat him in that. Again, he has to taste the defeat by his hands. All this time, he was with a girl who is forbidden when Vijay has been searching for her like a mad dog. Fucking hell.

It means..it means that when he saw her for the first time in the hospital was when she came to visit him. Him! Achintya! Why? Why the destiny has to play such a dirty game with him? For showing him the forbidden fruit only for it to be taken away from his hands.

Why he can't have anything for himself without Achintya being involved ?

"You sure about her? Sure about Niyati?" He hissed without turning to look at the Shekhar.

"Ofcourse." Shekhar explained. "Ofcourse I am. I checked not once..not twice but three times. She is the girl. Niyati Mishra is the one."

The want to have her now turned to the want of defeating him in Vijay's heart. He can not have Achintya's leftover and that soiled his mood but if he can't have her then Achintya has to suffer the same faith as him.

And if for that..he has to turn the heaven and hell then so be it.

For the first time in the life, he is presented with the wonderful opportunity of making Achintya taste the medicine Vijay has to swallow his whole life and he..is not going to waste that under any circumstances.

Achintya will pay. He will pay for taking the girl away from him and for all the deeds he has done with him since their childhood. It is high time his father understand that having Vijay as the son was the far better option than having Achintya who he always wishes for.

His life is gonna turn to the hell and Vijay will be creator behind it. The whole Begusarai gonna see the revenge Vijay gonna serve making it written in the golden letter of the Begusarai's history.

"We have to do everything before Achintya came back from his trip. He is surely getting the biggest surprise once he returned back to the Begusarai."

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The big revelation is out now. Let's see what history is gonna be written in the Begusarai's legacy.

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