TRIAL-END OF AN ERA

Chapter-137

"Why did you do this Aras?" Her voice was melancholic but resolute enough for an explanation

He held her hands "you are willing to call my name, Kriti?" His words were merrier than depressed.

"My soul was guarding this land for almost five centuries. I know you never killed them. You just knocked them to force me.

Why did you plot this? I just got swayed for a moment."

"As your brother, I would have been the happiest person for my Kriti to fall in love but you are not just my sister."

"Why!!! I just loved." Her breath was heavy.

"You should know, in heaven, even the god of freedom has to pawn his freedom before responsibilities."

"Responsibilities?? Where is your responsibility towards Vakul, his death?"

"His life."

"Life??"

"Kriti, heaven has no news of Vakul or Yuvan. If the father gets to know about him, they won't just kill him but will destroy his soul so that he can never get reincarnated. For all these years I have guarded this secret against every eagle of heaven and hell. We could only send our shadow to be born in the mortal world as humans to protect you.

I know... you hate me. I did wrong. But even if I am given a second chance, I will do the same mistake. Kriti, I can't hide this anymore. Heaven will know one day. Come back..."

She loosened his grip. Her eyes were filled. The agony kept for five centuries, she cried heavily crushing the rails of prison.

"Kriti... If you continue, he will be killed and this cycle won't stop until...

Aras patted her shoulder, It's time to give up your obsession. Let him live." She hugged him tightly.

Her tears were wetting his loosened hair. She took a step back and wiped her tears in a trice.

"Aras... she took a deep breath;

I will come back. Give me this day, my last day in the world. I need to complete what I started."

"I have waited for centuries, a day more is not big. I will wait for you in the borders of Hiranga and Amai where it all started."