CHAPTER 44

Kavi's POV [Layla's POV]

I directly teleported to Sun's realm as the meeting was taking place there as always. There was a

summoning hall in every realm for the divines to enter other's realm. Other places in the realm were

magically protected with a shield to keep things within the walls. Only the Home God can open the

portal of the summoning hall to let the other in. I snapped my finger and changed my dress as a long

black gown with a silver flowery belt below my breasts and let the darkness radiate off me [imagine

black gas surrounding her body]. It's the usual thing of greeting by being in our divine form during the

meeting.

The guard on my way bowed their head and let me pass through the familiar hallway toward our private

meeting chamber. It's a hall on the surface of Sun which has the ceiling similar to the overall view of

our solar system. Aadhavan has enormous love towards the creatures and he had granted immortality

and saved a couple of every type of living being created in and on the earth. And he provided a good

livelihood for them.

Chandran and Aadhavan were already present there with Moon's glow and Sun's flame. Aadhavan

stood up with a smile but that 'dull ball' had a scowl on his face because I made him wait for a few

minutes; maybe a few hours. But Chandran followed Aadhavan by graciously dusting his white dress

and stood up clearing his throat. We greeted each other by joining the palm in front and seated in the

tri-single seaters. The meeting went as usual with us discussing the changes and movements of

planets and the stars crossing our spaces and about the earth and soul management.

The meeting ended surprisingly without any argument. Sun and Moon made eye contact and I knew

the reason behind their sign language. I bit my inner cheek to keep my face straight. These two people

had a secret contract. As I am the only Goddess here, they wanted to lure me into their bed though

they have many to service them periodically. They were highly sexually active unlike me. I never felt the

need for it until meeting one person; the person who makes my soul and heart yearn for him and

waking up foreign feelings within me. Maayan! And being on the dark side, I have upper hand over

such desire; I can control the want. I seek the company of beautiful creatures and celestial to get

refreshed and feel the bliss; they seek pleasure from sex. It wasn't abnormal but they think it's strange

of me.

My thoughts broke when I felt a hand on my thigh. I looked up at Chandran who smiled beautifully. He

is a God after all and his compassion was something I admire but I always hated his attitude from the

start. Nothing belongs to anyone but he feels that he own things that he was given the power to handle.

That's the wrong perception and he never seems to learn that basic thing of life.

"How about a private dinner at my place?"

His eyes expressed nothing but desire. Aadhavan is far better as he was kind of friendly compared to

Chandran who was always keen on getting only what he wants. His honey coloured eyes bore into

mine. I looked at him and transformed my thigh to burn like a volcano within my dress. His adamant

smirk gone and his eyes held fury while he withdrew his hand in comet speed.

"Damn! You are hot!"

He hissed.

"Thank you. But I knew that."

I winked at him while he shook his healing hand and glared at me. His hand almost melted to half

within seconds and he should remind this pain before thinking about touching me. Confident males

were a turn on but overconfident guys were really a pain in the ass.

"What happened, Chandran? Have you changed your mind about dinner?"

I asked battling my eyelids innocently. He stormed off with a big grunt careful not to touch me. I heard

Aadhavan's laughter and looked at his radiant face.

"I have no clue why you are so happy to taunt that man."

He paused and his smile reduced to just a curve at the corner of his mouth.

"You can't stay like this forever. But be sensible before making any choices. Your choice may change

everything happening around our solar system. And remember neither of us will feel bad if you choose

any one of us. And I won't mind if that person is none of the two. Just be careful with the choice of your

friendship... Don't narrow your eyes! I am not stalking on you. I heard it from someone and wanted to

give this advice as your friend."

I let out a deep breath clearly understanding what he was trying to say.

"Thank you. I will keep that in mind. I will take my leave."

I kept my palm over his bicep and gave a gentle reassuring squeeze before making my way to the

summoning hall.

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I connected with the celestial for the whole night and felt fully recharged when I opened my eyes. It was

about time for Sunrise in the place where Maayan is currently staying. I promised him something and I

was going to fulfil it. If the future decides that he wasn't going to be a part of my life, at least he will

have something from me to hold on all his life. Knowledge - an intangible asset.

With a deep sigh, I changed myself into a plain dark purple dress and teleported near the lake. I looked

around the surrounding enjoying the chirping of birds starting from their home. I walked over the tree

bridging across the lake to his home. I found the place empty but the appearance inside the hut told he

made himself comfortable. I walked out to the rear way and stilled when I saw him. He was in

vrikshasana pose and meditating facing the Sun. He was wearing marron cotton cloth in pant style from

his hip to knees. His joined arms and bend leg displayed his hard-worked muscle and the calm and

focused look on his face made him look hotter if that's even possible. I blinked a few times unable to

look away. And I want to see those rubies which have the capability to make me dizzy. As if hearing my

thoughts, he opened his eyes slowly and muttered some mantram[prayer verse to God]. He got back to

the normal standing position and looked at me with a welcoming smile and captivating look. His eyes!

They shone in the morning sun just like I compared them to rubies. A small voice advised me to get the

grip and I did that with a deep breath.

"Did I disturb your meditation?"

I asked him.

"Partially yes. I felt your presence and decided to finish it. I can do meditation continuously for months.

That's a better way to connect to nature and the universe. And I love to be at peace."

"True."

I whispered absentmindedly understanding his spiritual knowledge.

"You seem to know the bliss of meditation!"

He stated with eyebrows furrowed. I nodded with a small smile and clapped my hand to keep myself in

control. His smile... nope his every emotion and action have an impact on my heart.

"Shall we start?"

We seated on the rock near the lake and questioned him.

"Not so fast, Layla. Your introduction is still pending. It's better if we equally know about each other."

The luscious wizard suggested to me. I expertly hid the shiver ran through my spine when he spelt my

name. No mortal had called me with my name. I have been silent for a moment and looked at him.

"Is that necessary? You know my name. And I really don't have much to tell." A big fat lie!

He frowned at my vague reply and muttered something under his breath making me smile.

"Okay then. Where do we start? I roamed around to collect things for the hut and came across many

new plants. I might need your assistance with them. But you tell me where do we start. I will be staying

here for a week and have to head back to my tribe."

I nodded my head in agreement to help him. I have seven long days with him and going to use it

without worrying about anyone. Then I could decide whether to eat this forbidden fruit or this is one of

my test from Destiny.

"Let's learn about the forest first. So you can understand the type of plants grows here."

I suggested. He nodded his head attentively.

"This mountain is the largest one around this place and it was wider rather than being the slope. It

wasn't volcanic but formed by the earth on its own. Being nearby to the sea and the weather makes

this place have its rainfall for two-third days of a year. And it makes the place dense and greeny. There

are lots of berry and mango trees here. It attracts animals and insects to the area and they participate

in the circle for the further growth of the plants. Birds and insects do the help of pollination. The soil

here was rich in minerals and nature helps to grow some wonderful medicinal plants here. And herbal

roots will help you to prepare medicinal potions. You need to put your magic to test and learn the

potions which can enable you to make them useable for other purposes with enhanced capability..."

I told him everything that I want him to know and also I don't want to sound like a person knew things

way too much. But I abruptly stopped when I found adoration in his eyes. Was it for me or my

knowledge? I don't know. But it made my words caught in my throat and my cheeks heated up. I am

fucking blushing! Do I even know that? Damn this wizard! I feel like a human with him. My powers,

attitude, arrogance and wit were vanishing like a blown up cloud. I blinked at him and his gaze

remained unfazed. I cleared my throat and redirected my focus elsewhere.

"Are you even listening, Maayan?"

"What else do you think am doing?"

"Then why are you staring like that?"

"I wasn't staring! I was simply enjoying the way you are explaining it to me like teaching a child. And I

like the way you tell things in detail but I knew you weren't ready to tell how you knew so much."

Maayan reasoned and straightened up his leaned spine. His bare chest and abs were disturbing me

more than he could imagine. And he will know about me when I feel it's right!

"So... About this mountain, I think this could do. Can you take me to the place where you found the new

plants?"

I asked him. He stared at my face for a minute and got up with a nod to follow him.

We discussed details of five plants before we decided for a small break as the noon approached. We

sat under a banyan tree's shade. He asked me to wait while he fetches some fruits to eat. He was so

driven and determined which only makes me fall for him more. He will flash a big smile when he comes

up with the right assumption before I could finish my sentence about the quality of the plant. He talks a

lot about his family whenever he finds something related to their likings. I could understand he was

missing them. Love is the only thing that makes the earth as the most wonderful planet.

He returned with a few mangoes and papaya. He was curious to know why the animals were calm with

my presence which was against their nature. We ate the fruits and continued exploring the place till

dawn. But he kept silent knowing my reply. He was so concerned about me and even insisted on

coming along to my home as the night was approaching fast and he didn't want me to get lost in

darkness. He wasn't aware of that's what I am. I enjoyed his care for me but I don't know whether he

would like the facts about me. Though I am a Goddess and part of nature, a few humans don't like me

because of their fear and their awareness of my purification duty. I don't want to leave him actually, but

I don't want him to run away from me so soon.

I consoled him that I am fully capable of going to my home and promised him that I will be careful. I bid

my bye and turned around to walk away from his home. The heaviness in my heart wants me to go

back to him. I turned around and found him on the entrance of his hut and looking at me. The shadow

had covered his face and I promised myself to not sneak into his mind as I fear his emotions for me. I

don't have guts to see his thoughts of me; neither good nor bad ones. I took in a deep breath and : owner of this content.

walked back to his hut. I looked into those frowning rubies with a smile and engulfed him into a hug.

His hard body went stiff but his masculine scent and feel of his skin on mine made me feel bliss; even

more addictive than my connection with celestial. I pulled away slightly not wanting to scare him off with

my intimacy but took my sweet time to run my fingers from the top of his shoulder to his hip in the name

of withdrawing my hands. I felt him shiver and did a happy dance inside my brain.

"I enjoyed the day. You are a great company. See you tomorrow."

I complimented him for the wonderful day knowing leaving after hug would leave him confused and

made up my action as a sign of gratitude. He sighed; usually, stranger humans won't hug unless they

have an intimate feeling of each other. He kept his face blank but I could see his inner battle from his

eyes.

I walked to the other side of the lake and teleported to my realm. I was in a very happy mood being

spent my day with the man who captured my heart. I was smiling widely and nodding at everyone

bowed at me and I already have rescheduled the evening meeting with Aadhira and Kathir an hour late.

I went to my room and decided to meditate for some time.

I sat on my usual place and focused my mind on the darkness with me that spread all around the solar

system. I connected to the celestial I got the familiar feel of spiritually floating across the solar system.

But I sensed a presence with me.

"You never met me alone in all these years."

I stated to our creator in wonderment.

"Yes. But I sensed your soul calling for me. And it never happened in any of these years."

She stated calmly. It's true. I want to clear my thoughts about Maayan.

"I met a human. His name is Maayan. A wizard. I am very much attracted to him. Attraction is a small

word. I was drawn to him like he was my gravity. I couldn't think clearly or come to a conclusion about

my feeling for him. What should I do? Why do I feel this way towards him?"

I asked her curiously in the hope as she is the only one who could help me.

"Every soul is bound to feel something towards other souls. That won't be an exception for the

Goddess of darkness. You need to focus on yourself and sort it out by yourself. Because I won't know

what your heart wants. You can make any decision as you got the powers to make any of your dream

come true. But you should be ready for the consequences of every decision you make. The situation

might get better or worse. It's all about how you handle these things. You are a strong soul who could

keep the darkness away from your soul and control that darkness without it affecting you in any way.

And your morals and ideology were different from Sun or Moon. You should consider everything before

choosing the path of your life. Because you are the base for everything here."

She spoke to me softly.

I understand her words yet I was still left confused. But she made me realise that I should make the

decision for my life. I can't ask her to make any decision for me. I need some time to make that

decision though. I sighed when I felt alone again; she left. I muttered a thank you to the black space

and felt a slight stroke on my head.

I should first know what he thinks of me before making any decision. I can't force him into anything. I

may not derive a conclusive solution for the feelings I have for Maayan. But at least I knew what I

should do next.

[To be continued...]