They had gone for shopping. It was late at night, when they were returning. Aisha could see trees along the tree. she always felt scared by their darkness at night, the mystery hidden behind those woods. the fear of unknown was always there in her.

　　Aisha gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. everyone was really happy. but there was something special about the baby. the energy around her could change the moods of people, she could attract people without even doing anything .Aisha was going out with her daughter, when on the steps of their house, a lady was standing.

　　she looked at the baby and came nearer." this girl is special. protect her! god has chosen the dark for her .... for her to be the light in that dark. "

　　she left after that and Aisha was left standing there shocked. she took the baby to a cousin's place. her maternal family knew witchcraft. she knew that the words of the lady were not vain.

　　when she reached her cousin's place, her cousin got shocked seeing the baby. it was the first time, her cousin was seeing the baby, she didn't leave the house, until it was utmost necessary.

　　her cousin took them to a darker room, and started going through some drawers. " the lady told you the truth. we can't hide her forever, but we can protect her for now " her cousin said and put an amulet around the baby's neck. it had a beautiful blue stone in it.

　　Aisha looked ready to break down. she had got blessed by a baby after a decade of their wedding. she didn't want to lose her daughter.

　　her cousin came near her " don't worry! just don't let her ever remove this amulet. not even for some minutes"

　　Aisha went home and shared everything with Darsh " the energy around her was different, I could feel it. now, it's more contained, more avoidable. let's just pray, that god will do which would be better for her " Darsh said and kissed the forehead of her daughter.

　　Chapter 1

　　Zoya jumped on Reya's bed and ripped the blanket from Reya .

　　" get up! you sleepy head. it's the first day of our college and you are still sleeping " Reya sat up with a groan.

　　"get ready fast! we still have to ask dad to let us drive our self " Zoya said and went to her room to get ready.

　　they both got ready and went downstairs. they both were wearing cute dresses, Zoya in black and Reya in blue.

　　Aisha looked at them arriving and said " how fast, they have grown! can you believe, they both will be 18 soon " Darsh also looked up and smiled. Zoya was already 18, Reya was 8 months younger and was going to turn 18 in some days.

　　they both greeted Aisha and Darsh and sat down. when Aisha went inside the kitchen, Zoya spoke " dad! we want to go to college our self. no driver " she said pouting.

　　"but .." Darsh started but Zoya cut in

　　" dad! you know, we can drive very safely " she said pouting and looked towards Reya to say something.

　　" dad please ...." Reya said softly, looking at Darsh with puppy eyes.

　　Darsh sighed and said " okay! after breakfast, leave after your mom isn't in view. she isn’t going to let you go so easily. "

　　Reya and Zoya hugged Darsh . after breakfast, Darsh went towards his room winking at Reya and Zoya .

　　after a few minutes, he was shouting " Aisha! Aisha!

　　I can't find my cell "

　　Aisha shook her standing up " I don't know what will he do without me " she muttered and went towards their room.

　　Reya and Zoya smiled and got up. they ran outside and Zoya started the car.

　　Ishaan Malhotra was waiting for them in the parking lot. he was in the 2nd year of college. they were family friends; they had spent their childhood together.

　　he ruffled Reya’s hair and tried to pull Zoya in her arms. but she ducked away and showed him his tongue. Ishaan chuckled.

　　" I should be ragging you today, not welcoming you both " he said and smiled wickedly.

　　Zoya asked with a smirk " you sure, you want to mess with us?" Reya also smirked and closed on Ishaan. he knew that they were going to tickle him. it was his only weakness, which could bring him to his knees.

　　Ishaan raised his hands backing away and they both chuckled. I t was actually funny to see a man built like tank losing because of the fear of being tickled. he was really handsome with dark brown hair and light brown eyes. he always kept a light beard, which made him look hotter.

　　They enjoyed their day at university. and then the trio left together. they went to Ishaan's place and decided to watch some movies. it was only him and his elder brother in the house. their parents had died some years ago.

　　"Where is big B? " Reya asked talking about his elder brother. they all had started calling him big B

big brother

in childhood. he was only a few years older, but due to his serious nature, his no nonsense attitude, everyone gave him respect and didn't try to do pranks with him.

　　" he is on a business trip. he is not going to be back soon " Ishaan said. Reya went towards the restroom.

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　　"We need to shift. It's been too long, since we have been here "Meera Rathore said.

　　"I don't want to shift, mom "a deep voice grumbled.

　　"You know, we need to. "Meera said.

　　"I have decided a place. hopefully, it would be fun there. We will also have our privacy. There's all forest around "Adira said excitedly.

　　Meera left to her room, asking them to start packing. They had been in the same place for almost five years. People had started to feel suspicious about them.

　　"Raghav ,I have told them. We can shift in a few days. Let's just wrap everything over here and leave "Meera said sitting beside her husband. Their room was beautifully decorated in deep purple. The windows were heavily curtained.

　　Raghav pulled her at his side, she sighed "he doesn't want to shift. His reluctance, his irritated behaviour is increasing day by day. I don't know, what to do with him "she said to Raghav.

　　He kissed her forehead "don't worry. He will get used to this life soon. the control he needs to keep always is getting to him "he said.

　　"By the way, how is Adira dealing with it? "he asked.

　　"Excited at usual "she said. They adored their kids. Adira loved decorating and designing stuff. her chirpy nature also made it easier for them to blend in.

　　Raghav and Meera were in their forties. Adira and their son was adopted.

　　Adira tried to talk to her brother, but he left to his room without listening.

　　She sighed, knowing that he wasn't going to come out any soon. The calm, the serene nature of his room was something else. It was always kept dark.