TRIAL-END OF AN ERA

Chapter-20

The uninvited chaos that came along with the Mekong conference which gave the hawks and serpents a busy month finally started to fade. This start was welcomed with celebrations including wine which was supposed to be unbottled on the last day. The following week was also hectic as they were ordered to increase security in the borders and to bring Lexicon back to what it used to be but with certain changes; they decided to make it a hub for military recruitment hostel and a place for gathering. As the week was over Hiranga was back to normal. To celebrate the peaceful winding up Jiva suggested a drink and they decided to meet at where all this started- The Lexicon.

That night they all gathered. In between all those dinks and food they started recalling all the incidents and analyzed it one by one. It was their hobby to get together and analyze following an important event. While chatting she was suddenly reminded of something.

"Oh no! During all this hustle and bustle I forgot the promise I made with father."

They were suddenly startled by her unexpected words.

"Promise?"

"Jiva, ask the maids to tidy up my room. For the next month I will be living in the palace. I will arrive at tomorrow noon."

Jiva and Aram were suddenly happy. Their faces were glowing which was as sparkling as the moonlight. Jiva suddenly stood from his chair and was followed by Aram.

"I will go now and inform father about your decisions and also ask the maids to clean up."

"Wait; what's with that hurry? You can inform it tomorrow."

"As a crowned prince I can't let things wait." He went to his horse parked a little bit far with Aram and left in a hurry

Amanya was looking at them with an expression showing her confusion,

"Is this two things connected?"

They both had a common gesture of ' I don't know' with an outburst of laughter.

The bleakly night was accompanied with a soft breeze and they were preparing to return but they noticed their commander showed no sign of movement, she was enjoying the breeze.

"Commander, you .."

"You guys can leave. I want to be alone for a while."

"But..

You have lots of report to sign."

"Postponed it. "

"Done."

"Meet me at white flower tomorrow and help me to pack"

"Ok."

As they left she slowly closed her eyes mingling her soul in the night. In her mind she heard a voice but of a man crying. She smelled her headache flowing to her gently in the breeze. She woke up . The jasmine scent, she suddenly lost her temper and closed her eyes, her eyes was filled with tears.

"Yes!! I remember." She suddenly thought of her first visit to Darya.

"Now I remember what I missed.

The brook."

She looked towards Darya with her ferocious eyes.

"Darya, I am coming."