Her monster

12

While going to the college , Adira asked Atharv "what have you decided ?" 

"Nothing yet "Atharv said .  

"What if she wont want you ? I have never seen her even talking to you "Adira said . 

"She is attracted to me . The bond between us is working on her also . "He said thinking about the way , she reacted to him in sleep .  

"Attracted enough to accept what we are ? "It made Atharv quite ,he didn’t want to imagine her reaction , after knowing his reality . 

Reya was really chirpy today , she decided to ignore Atharv altogether . Atharv wasn’t stopping himself from staring at her . Adira actually found it funny , how Atharv was trying to get her eyes on him at least .  

"You looking good today .. slept well ?"Adira asked Reya .  

"Yeah , I actually slept like a baby last night "she said with a grin . Atharv 's lips also curved in a small smile . He looked like he was expecting this answer .  

Adira nodded but after a quick calculation of Atharv’s night out , her eyes went wide "what do you do to her ? You are the reason , she sleep peacefully "Adira screeched in his head .  

Atharv gave her a look to control himself ,and said "yes and we will continue this talk later " 

It was very difficult for Adira to wait for answers . They took classes , a calm haze followed Atharv the whole day , he wasn’t focusing on the issues , he was focusing on the detail that Reya was his .  

When they reached home , Meera was sitting in the open library . Atharv went to greet her . 

"Now tell , how do you make her sleep peacefully ?what do you do ?"she asked settling on a chair . 

"I don’t do anything , I have watched her getting restless after sleeping for a few minutes .I just run my hands through her hair , or even touch her lightly and she will relax . Its actually mesmerizing to see her body melting so beautifully . "Atharv explained .  

Meera and Raghav had seen centuries pass by , "her restlessness must have started on 18 th birthday .its that way for human , some start to manage with it but I think Reya hasn’t got used to it yet .its her soul calling for her other half " 

"Her soul is pure , how can I be her other half ?"Atharv asked on a whisper .  

"You are what god wanted you to be . Maybe , her pureness is meant to lighten up your darkness , you can take it like this also "Meera said ruffling his hair .  

"make her love you but don’t tell her about your identity . Hide the truth till you can and then leave everything on god . Let her choose whether she want to stay with you or leave you "Adira said . 

"But it will take a lot of control on your side .will you be able to control yourself to that extent? “Meera asked Atharv .  

"I ... I don’t know that . But I know that I would take my life before hurting her "Atharv said , his voice thick with emotions .Meera felt her cold heart melting at that moment , she had never imagined seeing his cold hearted , emotionless son like this . 

"I don’t think , she is going to see his face anytime soon .she seemed to avoid him at all cost"adira said with a grin . 

"She wont be able to avoid me for long ."Atharv said with a teasing smirk .  

"Mom I want your help with that amulet . Reya or someone else will soon start looking for it "Atharv said . 

"Destroy it and I will get her a new amulet , only similar in looks "Meera said and Atharv nodded . 

He destroyed the amulet and Meera went to get the new amulet from a witch .it was very similar in looks ,but only had the power to protect her from negative , evil energy. 

Atharv looked at Meera questioningly , when she explained the work of it . "I said evil ... dangerous doesn’t mean evil "Meera said .  

Atharv went to her house at night again , it was becoming impossible for Reya to avoid the lingering scent in morning . "Is it this scent which calms me ?"she even questioned herself , but didn’t know , from where this scent came from . It was a beautiful scent of clean frozen water with forest . This scent was imprinted in her memory now  

At college , Atharv gave Reya the amulet when she was alone "you forgot it that day “he said .  

She took it without saying anything . What is it for ?"he asked her , they were standing a bit away . 

"I don’t know ,mom had me wearing it from childhood “she said not being able to control herself .but then seemed to notice what she had just done .  

She quickly tried to leave , but Atharv held her hand "forgive me ?"he asked , he didn’t like her avoiding him . 

When Reya tried to pull away , he let her go .she left without saying anything , a sad smile covered his lips I will make her forgive me "he thought to himself .