Chapter Twenty Three

Shael
My food plate was laying on the table beyond me, I didn't touch it. Guru was in pain, He showed himself strong, I could discern that it hurts him. His eyes couldn't conceal his affliction. It was hurting bad to see his mom in such condition. My eyesight was getting blurry, I was feeling sleepy. Guru didn't return until. He is concerned about his mom. I couldn't understand his father. When I thought, what happened back in his mom's room. It startled me. How could a person change his eye's color instantly. ' It's necessary to narrate Guru, what I saw. I'm unknown, I mean, Will he trust me? ' I thought.
It was 12 o'clock at night. It was perturbing me.
" You can't miss your medicine Shael. " Nance worried.
" Hm, later i need a nap first, please. " I drowsily said.
I was calming down my mind, but all in vain. Those red eyes were flashing in my mind. In a jiffy, I opened my eyes. It was feeling scared, ' better I should sleep. But his eyes are scaring me. ' I told me.
I shut my eyes, I can feel his presence. He is coming. the door slid open. After a second, he was caressing my cheeks. I removed my eyelids from my eyeballs. He was staring with his mournful eyes. I rested my hands on his chest and straightened up.
" Why are you not taking your tablets? " He asked, I could see sorrow in his eyes and I could recognize the depth of his pain from his voice. I knew it was impossible but I could feel his pain, it was heart wrecking.
" Are you okay? " I asked him.
He nodded his head, " Yes. " He confided.
" Here. " he extended his hand with a glass of juice at my side.
" No, ਮਨ ਨਹੀਂ।" I said, touching my cheek with my shoulder. ( I don't want to.)
His hand was still there with glass, " What about you? " I raised my eyebrows.
" I'm absolutely fine. " and brought it again to me, " Finish it. " He said, there was no expression on his face, he was concealing it. But my heart could feel him, his sorrow.
I pursed my lips, " Fine. " I took it from him and bottomed it up.
He offered me medicine, " Can't I skip it today. I'm fine now. " I insisted.
" It's the last one. " he said.
" Okay. " I let that poison pass through my throat.
" Steve has come from pharmacon. " KK called out from the room's door.
I gave the Guru a questioning look, " He is a doctor and my cousin. " he replied.
" Magical doctor. " I asked.
" Yes, you may say so. " he said, with a light smile on his face.
He turned to look at KK, " Send Nance in. " He ordered him.
He nodded and left hastily. Nance arrived immediately as she was standing behind KK.
Guru brushed his lips on my lips, " I've to go, Night. " he said.
" Your mom? " I asked.
" She's fine, under a spell, nothing harmful. " he whispered.
" You're not consoling me. " I asked.
He covered me with a blanket, " She's fine for sure. Now sleep. " He said.
" Okay. " I said and he sauntered from the room.
I fell asleep immediately, because of the dose.
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It was dark all around, " Guru, turn on the light. " I shouted in disbelief.
He didn't answer, " Guru. I told you before, I don't like dark. Don't you remember? " I was struggling to corner my dread.
I didn't get any response. Abruptly, light was gleaming all around, that I've to brace my hands before my eyes to cut the light.
" What's happening? " I said in confusion.
It started to dim and then got back to normal. I took off my hands from my face. I was in the garden area. Guru passed by my side along Nyle.
" Did you cast a spell? I was sleeping in my room. I did not get it properly, how did I come here? " I asked him.
He's not even looking at me.
I followed him, " Guru, I'm talking to you. It's unsettling me, Guru. " I said to him in a higher tone.
He didn't react to me, " Guru. " I said in irritation.
I went closer to him and brought my hand near his wrist. My hand transferred in his wrist, " Am I a ghost? " I uttered a loudest cry in the horror. I was watching them, moving toward a car with their mouths open.
I thought about trying last time, " Guru, Nyle. " It came out of mouth as a hiss.
Suddenly, fountains started to spread water in a whirling way.
Both got into the Black Scorpio. Guru ignited the engine. Within a little, the car exploded, spreading flames. and the atmosphere flared with the massive explosion.
I wanted to scream out loud, but I couldn't feel my voice. All of a sudden, my eyes began to shut. I was making an effort to keep them naked.

I awoke jerkily from my sleep and I heard my own ear piercing shout.
" Shael! Are you alright? " There were alarm and frightened expressions on Nance's face.
I was breathing heavily. I felt difficulty in breathing, " Guru. " I managed.
" He's going....." Nance said, I did not hear her complete.
The tears hovered at the edge of my eyes. I threw the blanket aside. I hurriedly open the door. I was running bare feet toward the hall. I could feel the freezing floor beneath my feet. I crossed the hall and the main entrance. I ran my eyes over the garden. Guru and Nyle were moving toward the car.
" Guru." I loudly shouted. He ignored me. Tears were washing down my cheeks. It was happening the same as I saw. I galloped in his direction. He was going to open the door. I reached before he sat in.
" Don't don't don't, Don't sit.. Don't sit inside. " I was breathing in and out thickly and hardly.
" Shael " he took my face in his hands. He was looking startled and confused. I was bemused.
" She's your responsibility in my absence. " he annoyed Nance.
" No, no.... Don't go, please. " I said breathlessly.
I clasped his wrist and pulled him away from the car, took him ten feet away from the car. I held Nyle from his arm and tugged him where Guru was standing.
" What's going on? " Nyle confused.
" Fountain. " I murmured and gazed around.
Guru put his hand on my good arm and jolted it lightly, " Shael! look at me. " he humbly said.
I was waiting for them to start.
" Is she alright, bro? " Nyle questioned in angst.
Guru rested his hand on the side of my face and he cleaned off my tears with his thumb, but it was replaced with a new one immediately.
" Look at me. " he made me look at him.
Meanwhile, Fountains started. I skipped my heart-beat and growled. I securely covered my ears with both my hands. I was watching Guru's lips moving. He was saying something. Contemporaneously, the car exploded violently. It flamed up and shook me from head to toe. Guru embraced me firmly and tightened his arms around me. Nyle crouched down. I folded my arms around Guru's neck and burst into tears. I was numb, hearing my sobs. It passed minutes.
" Look at me. " Guru took my face in his hands and forced me to look at him.
" I behold him. " I was sobbing badly.
" Now have a look at the car. " he said in a low voice.
" No. " I nodded with tears.
" It will amaze you Shael. " Nyle said, who was standing on his feet now.
" I dare to look at it. " it surprisingly amazed me. I blinked my eyes and then rubbed it with my fingers, to clear the view.
I pointed at the car, " O.... O..... " I could vocalize only this.
" Bro, Imperceptibly put his hand in motion and douse the flames. " Nyle copied Guru, in a mocking way to make me smile.
" How do you know this? " Guru asked me.
I opened my mouth to speak, but it didn't come out.
" Guru. She needs water. " First time, I heard Nance taking his name.
Guru grabbed it from her hands and gave it to me.
I finished it in a single gulp, " My.. feet.. " I said.
At once, the trio glared at my feet. Guru placed his arm around my waist and picked me up. He put my feet over his shining black shoes.
" I was bare feet, your polished shoe will get dirty. " I said to him.
" No issue. " he smiled.
I managed a smile back, trying to forget this horrible thing.
" How do you know? It's puzzling me. We're wizards, we couldn't detect the danger." Nyle asked me.
" Do you wanna talk? " Guru asked me.
" Yes, But not here. " I whispered, glancing around.
" Hmm. " Guru raised me up in his arms.
Nyle touched the Black SUV with his hand and after a minute, " it's safe, brother. " he said, looking at Guru.
Nyle sat on the driver seat and Guru was in the front seat, he made me sit in his lap.
I lifted myself from his lap, but he held me, " Be seated. " he whispered.
No one was saying anything. I could feel his eyes on me. I rested my head on his shoulder. Almost, after thirty minutes, Nyle stopped the car in a sod, " Is this place ok? " Nyle asked Guru.
Guru saw down at me, " Yes. " I said.
Both boarded out of it. He was still holding me in his arms, " I can walk. " I said.
" No." he made me sit on the bonnet of the car.
He beckoned Nyle to give us some alone time.
" Um, if he can keep my secret to himself, he can be part of it. " I spoke. I trusted Nyle. He is a loving brother. I have never had a brother like him.
" Woo, secret. I promise. " he said excitedly.
" Hm, he is trustworthy. " Guru said.
" Swear! " I exclaimed.
Both nodded ' yes ' and made eye contact with me.
" Okay then. " I started, " I've prophesied since my childhood, I can see the future, by watching dreams. I watched this exploding incident in my dream. " I told this in one breath.
Both were sharing astonished looks with each other. They didn't say a word for minutes.
" Umm.. " Nyle started but halted.
" There's one more thing, I wanna tell, but I'm not sure, you guys will believe me. " I waited there for their yes.
They glared at each other and then they were staring at me.
" Should I begin? " I asked.
Both indicated me to say it.
" That day, when your Mom sleeps, when your father..... um. " I halted.
" Say it, fearless. " Guru said.
" Your father's eyes were red. I mean his eyeball. Something is wrong with your father. " I said.
" That's why, you wanna tell me it out of the house. " Guru asked.
" Yes. " I said.
Nyle was still staring at me, " Nyle, Stop glaring at me. I'm not used to it. " I said.
" Sorry. " Nyle mouthed.
" Did you feel some power in you? I mean after..... um, you know. " Guru confused me.
" After sex. " Nyle immediately replied.
" Nyle... " I shouted. I hid my face with my hands.
" You both are married, don't tell me you.... " Before Nyle could finish his sentence, Guru hit him on his nape with his hand. Nyle made a loud noise, pretending it hurted him.
Guru started " We had, In fact we have.... " I raised my eyebrows.
" We had. Obviously, We had, that is the reason, I am putting such a question. " Guru smiled ear to ear.
" Mr. Husband. If you wanna discuss our married life with your brother. You may, but not in front of me. I'm not used to it. " I said, pretending to be angry.
" Yea, sorry, Sister-in-law. " Nyle said, moving his hand in his hair.
" Never mind. I am feeling cold, can we go home? " I asked.
" Yea, sure. " Guru replied.
I was standing on the balcony and gazing at the garden. " Why did you ask such a question? " I asked Guru.
He hugged me from behind, my back was touching his chest, "What's bothering you? I asked it in Nyle' s presence or you don't like the question? " He asked.
" I cannot get this logic. " I touched his arm.
" What logic. " he asked.
" That, um, It will provide me power. I didn't read it anywhere " I explained.
" That is a book. It's reality, huge difference. " he murmured.
" Hm. " I hummed.
" May I come in, son. " His father spoke coming inside the room.
Guru stepped back from me, " You're already in, what do you want? " Guru snapped and clutched his hand in a fist.
His father's presence in our room agitated Guru. Tension was filled in the atmosphere.
" I've brought good news for you. Nah!! Two good news. "he said smilingly.
" Say it. " Guru was irritated.
" Your brother is betrothing tomorrow. " he declared joyously.
" Leave. " Guru is annoyed.
" I haven't completed yet. After engagement, your mother would be as she was before. " He smiled at Guru.
" Leave. " Guru said this time, stepping toward him.
" I want you both to be present at the party, if you wanna see your mom again. " he said before leaving.
Guru was standing there glaring at his back. He tightened his fists. I took two steps and rested my head on his shoulder. He unclench his hand and engulfed me.

I had a nightmare, it can't be true, so yea, it is a nightmare. In it, I was in a forest. There was a huge dog and the smallest red light. I had seen his father with red eyes. It may be the reason for this nightmare. Guru would never allow me to wander in a dark forest. I needed peace. So I went to the garden. I was beholding flowers. I love being around here in the garden. I found peace there.
" It's beautiful to see buds blooming into flowers. " Someone said from behind me.
" Who are you? " I stand on my ground.
" Hi, I'm Steve Davies. " He advanced his hand in my direction.
" Um, ok. " I said in a slow voice. I knew, he's Guru's cousin. Guru told me last night about him.
" Ain't it rude? " He raised his eyebrows and took his hand back.
" I don't know you. " I told him.
" It's simple, I told you my name, you tell me yours. " he smiled.
" Whatever. " I snapped.
He raised his hands in surrender, " Sorry, My fault. " he spoke louder this time.
I immediately shifted my feet away from him without saying him anything.
" Do you know, Guru Browne? " He asked.
Guru name brought me to standstill, " Yes. " I replied.
" We're college friends. " He said.
" Oh, I see. " I started walking again.
" Hi, wait. " he stopped ahead of me, making me halt.
" What? " I asked him to lift my hands in the air.
" Why don't you show me the garden and provide me with details of every flower, every! You know. " he huskily said.
" You're not a kid and this is not that much large. You will not get lost in the garden. " I sarcastically said.
" O come on, Beautiful! You work in this house. You can accompany me. I promise you, your boss will not reprimand you. I'm offering you a new job of my personal security, with high payment. This job is not suitable for you. " He said.
" O " I made O with my lips, " work in the garden, boss, personal security, Not bad. We should talk to Sir about it, I can't quit without informing him." I smirked.
It sparked his face with a huge smile. I know, I was pulling his leg, but I needed a distraction right now. It will also distract Guru from his troubles.
" They are in the gym. " he told me.
He was walking along with me all the way. I walked through the glass door. It was a big hall, all equipment was available in it to maintain physical fitness and exercise. Left wall was covered with mirrors, I can see my appearance in the mirror. My trouser was tight fitting me, black one and it was a purple tank top. Guru and Nyle were shirtless, doing there's daily exercise. I can see Guru' s muscles pulled, his body is curved magnificently. I was feeling butterflies in my stomach. Guru eyed me, a light smile tugged on his lips, but he did not say anything.
" What are you doing in the gym hall, you're engaging today. " Steve gladly told Nyle.
" My bad luck started this evening, so I'm preparing myself. " Nyle said with depressed eyes.
" Why so gloomy bro, It's good to prepare yourself, before doing exercise in the bedroom, you know. " Steve winked at Nyle.
" Ew, I'm not allowing that bitch to touch me. " Nyle crumpled his face.
" Shut up you both. " Guru frowned and stood up. He picked his towel from the chair.
" Sorry, Shael. " Nyle instantly apologized.
I passed him my best smile, " Why are you smiling at him, " Steve asked me with a frown, " Why are you apologizing to your employee? " he asked Nyle in confusion.
" Employee! What the heck are you talking bro? " Nyle almost screamed.
But It didn't affect Guru. It disturbed me. I did all this to make him smile.
" She works in your garden, Right? " he pointed out at me.
" You mean, Shael. " Nyle astonished.
Guru paced toward me, both went silent. I was laughing, watching Nyle. Guru caught my wrist and pulled me at his side. He kissed me, but I was still laughing. He pulled me closer to him, " Stop smiling, I'm trying to kiss you, love. " Guru said it louder, so that it could reach Steve's ear. I struggled to control it. He kissed me softly and leisurely stroking his fingers across my skin.
" What the fu**. " I heard from Steve.
Guru broke the kiss, put his hand on the side of my waist, " Meet my wife Steve, Shael. Shael he's my cousin, friend and a doctor. He's also taking care of mom. " Guru introduced us.
" Hello. " I said through my laughter.
He didn't reply, his mouth was agape and he was staring at me.
" She was pulling your leg Steve. " Guru said with a light smile.
I glanced at him, " How do you know? " I asked Guru.
He shrugged his shoulders, " You're my wife. " he said.
I pointed at Steve, " He is looking like the statue of shock and bewilderment. " I told all.
" You should tell me. " Steve rubbed his nape.
I laughed loud, " But now you know. " I smiled.
Nyle rested his arm on Steve's shoulder, " I apologized, because bro doesn't allow anyone to use such language in front of her, we were talking in. " he said.
" I see. " he embarrassed.
This little task brings a smile on all' faces. Gym reverberated with their jokes and laughter. Bringing smiles on their faces! Mission accomplished.
I was wearing a golden colored shoulderless gown dress, It was tight fitting from chest to belly. It was showing my curve. My hair was in a loose bun, curly strands were hanging on the side of my face. There were five petal shaped flower's earring in my ears of gold. This dress was touching earth, um my feet, only my shoulders were bare. Nance put light makeup on me, red lipstick and smokey eyes. It was highlighting the natural color of my eyes. I was wearing gold color high heels.
Guru hugged me from behind, he brushed my hair strands from my shoulder. He gently kissed my shoulder. It tightened my stomach. Guru had put on, dark red color coat and pants, same matching tie, with white shirt. He looked like a magazine's top model, indeed he always looks handsome. I could feel his muscles behind my back. I was nervous, because of my dress. " Are you comfortable in this dress. " he asked me as it had written on my face that I'm nervous wearing this dress.
" I haven't put on like this before, it's the first time. " I put my eyes down.
He turned me to face him. He brought his mouth close to my ear, " You're looking ravishing and hot. " He whispered. It ran shiver down my spine.
" Guru. " I heard.
Guru turned, " Steve. " He murmured.
I tried to back step, he didn't let me.
The door slides open, " Sorry bro, Didn't mean to interrupt in your romance, but I have got subsistent flowers. '' he said.
" It's urgent, Shael. You enjoy the party. We will join you later. " Guru told me and left with them. I didn't try to stop him as it was essential. His mother was still unconscious and haunted by his father's spell. I didn't want to attend the party without Guru. But Nance was there for me. So I walked in the party anyways
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GURU
" How much days it will take to prepare the medicine for mom to break the spell. " I asked Steve.
" Now, I've all the ingredients. It will take fifteen days. " Steve replied.
" We will keep the mother under a protection layer, far from him. Where dad couldn't reach her. " I said. Nyle created the most powerful secure sheet.
" Can you manage it, for fifteen days? " I asked Nyle.
" Today, after this ceremony, the marriage is after one month. So yeah! I can tolerate her for fifteen days. " Nyle replied.
He hugged me, " I know bro, you will not make my life a mess. You wanna hug me, as you will not thank me for my greatest sacrifice. " he mocked.
I hugged him back, " Yea, whatever you say. " I smirked.
" I should go and join the party. I'm thinking about having a dance with Shael. " Steve mocked.
" Bro is going to kick your ass. Then, I'd have fun beholding your face. " Nyle mocked.
" Can we go? If we've done with your comedy show. " I pretended to be offended.
They both smiled and nodded their heads.
" I should leave. I can't attend the party. I've to start working on it. Then I can have the result in fifteen days. " Steve said.
I gave him a brotherhood hug, " Yea sure, Take care of Mom. " I told him. I didn't insist as I want mom to get healed as soon as possible.
" Sure, you are like family to me. So don't worry, I will take care of her as my own mother. " he replied.
" KK will join you in your ride. " I said.
" Sure, " he said and left.
" Do you think, dad is a vampire? " I asked Nyle.
" I don't know, bro. It's flowing over my head. Can't we detect it with some magic trick? " he said with confusion.
" Yeah. " I said. I tried this. But I felt something powerful around him.
" Yea? What are you thinking? " Nyle asked.
" Nothing, let's go. " I said.