THE UNSEEN ENEMY

In the arena where champions clash, A rivalry ignites, a fiery flash. Two forces meet, both strong and bold, A timeless tale, forever told.

With every move, the tension grows, A dance of skill, where passion flows. Eyes locked tight, hearts beat fast, Each moment precious, none to last.

They push, they pull, they strive to win, A battle fierce, beneath the skin. Yet in this fight, respect is found, A bond unspoken, profound.

For rivalry, though fierce and wild, Can also be a teacher mild. It sharpens minds, it fuels the fire, It lifts us up, it takes us higher.

So let them clash, let sparks ignite, In rivalry’s embrace, they find their light. For in the end, when all is done, Both sides have grown, both sides have won.

-RAINA

Achyuta

The door opened revealing Yug, who entered with some liquor, it is definitely bad news. Those guys seriously have some issues with the selection of liquors, most of them taste like shit of course. Did they even forget that now-a-days I consume them occasionally? It seems as if it is, anyway I needed one, not complaining about it.

He handed me the drink and I gulped it in a go; taking a deep breath I prepared myself for whatever news he was going to spill. 

“Her father has sent one of his best teams to track us down, but although it is arduous to give a conclusion precisely on why he wants her back in his estate after these many years. Which also includes him giving her security which is tormentable for her. He did not give two shits about his men dying and hence, I highly deny the possibility of him worrying about that Martin guy.” 

“Expectations”

“What do you mean boss?” he inquired.

“That is because he used her sister, Inayat as a bait to lure Anahita back to him so that there could be a contract signed between him and his allies as they trust her more than him. One thing which he absolutely loathes about her.”  I gestured to him to sit on the opposite seat of mine. He sat on the seat thinking deeply about something.

“I can comprehend about the ally stuff but isn’t madame his own blood. I mean, which parent does this to their own blood? Also she is as fragile as a petal” I chuckled darkly at his words.

“ He has always hated her since his first wife’s death. She died while giving birth to Anahita and apart from it his second wife manipulated him and put all the blame of her mother’s death on her which is unreasonable since she did not even do anything. Now coming to the point of her being fragile and delicate then you are completely mistaken; do not ever judge her by her appearance she may look like a soft one but she is a warrior. She is a wild tigress” My Tigress

“Impressive, I never knew that madame’s capability lies this much ahead, I am extremely guilty not to know about it” He clearly is amused

“Now you know, and also do not go on publicly speaking about her.”

“Of course sir, you can always trust me and my loyalty towards you”

I cracked a small smile, “Remember, she doesn't like when people know all about her, she prefers being unknown. More like being a silent storm which when arrives causes destruction but the timing is always unknown.” “She will be the one to destroy the Ranawats, we just need to support and protect her. But till that time I want our eyes on each and every movement and also I want you to bring their younger daughter, Inayat here in two days and remember that no harm should reach the little girl, she should reach here safe and sound. Also prepare tight security around the estate and all our trained soldiers should be as ready as the fight could happen any time.”

“Sir, her father is too weak for us, then why the security?”

“Yug, the main reason for the tightening of security is Van Vincent, the guy with whom her father wanted to tie her up with. Her father would not mess with us but he definitely can. Now if your Q and A session is over then get out and start working.”

He replied with pride “yes Boss” while dramatically saluting me and his expressions are the worst. I swear he is by far the worst actor I have ever met. Why do I always get surrounded by crazy people, even my assistant is one of them.

Anahita

I was stirring and tossing myself before waking up. Wait, it’s a bead, heck I am in a room!?? 

Wait, why does this room like the room of mine in the Karnik mansion? Maybe because that is where I think I am, but last I checked the guy wasn’t here, then how the hell does this idiot manage to come within just two days and that too directly from the other end of the world?

Leave it, I should not waste my time on those things anyways but who the hell changed my clothes!! During this thought process of mine I heard a creak voice and the door of the bathroom was opening revealing a shadow and without realising a scream left from my mouth. He immediately covered my mouth with his hand hence, I bit him in return. ‘Ouch!’ he groaned and exclaimed, ‘Why so violent in the morning itself woman’

To which I retorted, ‘who told you to act like a creep then?’

‘I did not act like a creep, I was just trying to make you understand that it is me and not anyone else’

‘So what? You could’ve calmly explained to me who does this?’

‘ Ok fine I am sorry, happy?!’ 

‘Very, and who the hell changed my clothes?’ I shouted on top of my lungs again.

‘Jeez, stop shouting and well… about changing clothes… then…. Ummmmm..’ I could see a smirk no, let me be specific, ‘a mischievous smirk being formed on his face. ‘And I was in this room’s bathroom because my bathroom’s shower isn’t working and the one to fix it is going to come in the evening due to some reasons in which he was stuck.’ but the guy still didn’t say who changed the freaking clothes!

And then finally he decided to open up his mouth and said, ‘The maids changed your clothes, but…’ I think he is teasing me but in anyways I want to know, ‘but?’ ‘But I wasn’t there’ he said, whining like a kid who isn’t allowed to eat his favourite food. I tried to hide my blush which I was quite successful in and threw a pillow directed towards him, his reaction:- ‘Ouch…. Oh com-on, here we are meeting after ages and here you are hitting me instead? You should’ve said that you missed me a lot..’ hearing this I smirked a little and said, 

‘Aaaaaiiiiiiiii’ ‘hmmmmm’ ‘diiiiiiiiidd’ ‘hmmmmm’ ‘Not missed you’ and burst out into fits of laughter only to see a scowling and whining Achyuta. ‘Why are you so meany’ he said with a pout playing on his lips and that is when I went near him to act as if I am hugging him and taking that chance I pushed him out of the door stating ‘Bye see you laterrrrrr’ I heard him unwillingly saying ‘fiiine… I am going’ I gave him a sweet reply of ok and again burst into fits. Who would even say that this whiny and sulky guy is someone who is a lot powerful and merciless.

I don’t know how but he always manages to put a smile on my face even when I am in my worst mood. I entered the bathroom and saw the bathtub already prepared surrounded by petals and scented candles which unknowingly had already crept a smile on my face. I made my way towards the mirror and I could see myself blushing…. Oh god he really has some real dealt effects on me making me blush like a lovesick teenager. I sat in the bathtub drowned in my painful yet worth learning memories. 

I didn’t even realise that I spent a lot of time in the bathtub itself. And yeah almost after an hour I wiped the water on my body with the towel and did the skincare and thank god he at least remembers the products I use or I would need to go out to purchase them. 

After drying my hair and getting perfectly ready with a simple outfit of blue oversized shirt inserted in black jeans paired with white sneakers, my personal favourite of-course and some accessories and I descended the stairs. He was already waiting for me at the dining table . After we had a quality time spent during the lunch we went towards the first meeting room where the arrangements of today’s meeting were made.