Chapter-54

The street was bustling with crowds. Yuvan walked side by side with her, with every shop passing them he was desperately waiting for her to pause and look at it so that he could buy for her. But it seemed there was no sign of fulfillment. She was deep in her thoughts. At last he decided to break the silence as it was not easy to spend time with her alone nor did he know about the future.

"Apu, are you hungry?" He paused in front of a hotel. The aroma of different delicacies filled the area. She looked at him and realized that she was silent all the way. She looked around and walked in the opposite direction, and stood before a small food stall run by an old lady. Even though his idea was rejected, he felt really happy. She pointed at a box of cookies, and he bought it for her."

They continued their stroll and walked towards the outskirts of the street. "Apu, why didn't you eat at the hotel, I could see you are really hungry." She extended the box towards him and he picked one; "I like to walk with you and enjoy the moment rather than simply staring at you."

"huh!!" That answer was so unexpected that he literally choked his cookie. He rushed to her side and was about to ask for her reply just now but he could see she was worried. He held her hands, "I could see that you are really disturbed. Tell me what is bothering you?"

"I.. am thinking about Alok."

"Alok? What happened?"

"At first I thought since we are living here for one year, he could study at school but now as we are involved in a case, I don't feel safe just to send him to any school. I am worried about his future as well as the present."

He had a deep breath and held her hands smoothly, "Apu do you believe me?" for which she nodded; he continued. "Then just don't worry about him. Next week he will be in school."

Deva was having his tea and was frightened to see Ashok. Ashok rushed in and was sweating badly holding a piece of paper. He couldn't convey his words as his breathing was more dominant than his voice. He waved the paper and Deva took it.

"This!?"

"Yes, you read it right. Commander wants you to go to Hiranga and inform about her marriage with the crowned prince personally."

"This.. I.."

"Deva, I feel like the commander holds a deep grudge about you since you are cornered to always activate the volcano."