The whole mansion was in euphoria, it was like celebration in the mansion, as the morning sun start to rise, and its light illuminate inside the mansion, the whole mansion, was becoming light and joyous, Vivian and Raj, were dashing from their room to Sarah room, there she was sitting on her chair looking at the window outside, embracing the light warmth and the fragrance of the jasmine, as she slowly turned and looked at them, there were tears in her eyes, and a big smile in her face, she just dashed and hugged them, all of them were just hugging so tightly, in that moment, Sarah "mom dad, I'm sorry, I didn't lie, I really couldn't see, all those fighting and shouting made me so afraid, and when you care for me so much, I thought this is the only way, I'm sorry for all that has happened" Vivian and Raj, didn't say a word they just hugged her more tightly. The mansion was full of sound and laughter, the word was spreading across the valley, about Sarah and how the pale guy helped her.

Nav wake from his deep sleep, after so long he finally had a good sleep with no help of medicine., he didn't realize the time or when john left, he woke because there was sharp hunger pain, and he needed to eat, as he opened his front door, the sunlight was so strong, he needed to dim his eyes and look outside, as he eyes start to get used, he can see so many people are looking at him and smiling, many looked at him in awe, some were just showing respect. Nav couldn't understand what was happening, but he felt his skin is like burning from sun, and his lips is cracking, he just need to have food, slowly he went inside, and looked for food inside the house, when suddenly there was a loud knock on the door. As he opened the door, Vivian just hugged him, Raj was behind her, they both were in tears, she just thanked him so many times, slowly, Nav came to sense, and pulled himself away so he can breath a bit, as he looked at Raj, the big man, was in tears and he also hugged Nav, saying he is an angel, and have performed miracle. Nav slowly moved and, "so Sarah can look again? so my work here is done?" Nav had a big smile, his lips cracked in his smile, but, he was so happy, seeing their happiness, they just nodded. Nav just stood and listen as they were talking about Sarah and how much happy she is Nav was still feeling hungry, and as they were talking, John came with some food, for he knew, there was nothing to eat in Nav home and he must be hungry.

After they left, Nav had his food, while John looked at him, "Sir, what you did is real miracle, you look like a ghost, but you are a true angel" Nav just smiled, and "so Mr.John my work here is done, and i guess, you can do me a favor, can you call taxi for this evening. I can go back" this shocked John he didn't except such request from Nav, for he felt, he was happy here and able to avoid medicine all. John didn't say anything, and just nodded his head, slowly he left the place. It was empty again, there was only silent, and sound of Nav packing his stuff, he was slowly doing the packing, and his mind was going through all the time he has spend here, slowly he was feeling heavy leaving this place, suddenly he felt a soft touch on his hair, and a smell of jasmine, he was startled, as he looked back there was no one but the front door was slightly open, he just shrugged, and continue his work. As he was busy packing, he didn’t realize that Sarah and her family have paid visit for him, and they were angry, Raj just barged in picked up Nav, he was floating in air, Vivian and Sarah, pulled them apart. Vivian just pulled all the bag, and start to unpacking, there was no word of exchange between them, but all know what is happening. Sarah just looked at Nav, she was in tears, slowly she turned and saw the computer on the table, she walked toward it slowly.

As she looked at it, there was an incomplete picture skipping between a code, "Sarah that is a game, a problem i trying to fix for so many years, once i finish i can look at the picture, i just need to find the bug and fix it, also that is a old computer so don't touch it. " Sarah looked at Nav, and smiled, "so you do have hobby, anyhow why you leaving us?" Raj and Vivian looked at Nav, he took a breather, "I didn't mean to do it, but my job here is done, you all are happy and will have a great life, I need to go back to my place, this place gives me so much memory which contains happiness and pain, I just want to escape it." Raj slowly went near Nav, slowly he put his hand on his shoulder, there was no authority or force in the touch, it was care and love. "Nav, I understand you, but don't go now, come join us for dinner, then in a week there will be a party for Sarah, its her birthday, stay till then you can go back, give us some chance to show you good hospitality and love." Nav was in tears, he couldn't say no, and just nodded his head. Vivian, just came in front of Nav, "anyhow Mr. Nav, i just saw your cloth and bag, and here is what will happen, tomorrow we will go shopping for new cloth, you like or not, it will happen, then also a good bag for you. You're cloth, bag and style is stuck 20 years ago, you need so much changes." Nav just smiled.

The whole week was filled with joy and fun, Nav was having his time of life, they're like family to him, he was feeling happy, and he as completely stopped taking his medicine, at night he will be busy with his game code, while most will be spend with the Sarah family, he notice the mood in the mansion is bright and cheerful, all was busy in making the mansion clean and beautiful, even the lion in the gate looked tame and cute for nav. in all this happiness, he could sense a feeling he is being watched, sometime he can feel it very near, sometime, very far, the smell, sudden sense of touches on his head or hand, made him confuse only, this feeling of being watched is most felt when he is near Sarah, but he couldn't make out of it, except due to not taking medicine. In this time, Nav loved to explore the mountain, and he was showing Sarah some hidden places, and unknown thing in this valley, Vivian and Raj, felt happy seeing the bond between them, and how much Sarah is slowly becoming her old self, adventurous and brave, the most Nav enjoy was morning in the valley, where the rising sun giving warm, and the cold mountain breeze make the hot mildly soothing, it was added by smell of jasmine, this all was giving so much relief and happiness to Nav. the week ended, and at night Sarah, birthday party was slowly getting alive with guest arriving.

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Finally the day of celebration arrived, Nav was given a nice suit by the family to wear for the event, he was their main guest, and as Nav wear that cloth he was awestruck looking at him, he was wearing a simple a white khaki, and a black blazers with stiff neck, his slim fit black pants with white shoe, made him look so dazzling. As the night slowly started to creep in, Nav looked from far, as he walked to the mansion, they offered him car, but he refused, he always prefer the walk, so many fancy car and people start to come and enter the mansion, all looked at him and there was whisper and look of amazement, Nav ignore all that and went inside. The mansion was fully bright. there was so many light hanging from the ceiling making the mansion so bright, especially the chandelier, it was so graceful and grand looking,, in the outskirt the fountain with dazzling color, was dancing to the tune of music. The lion was well lit with lamp from under and side, to give a reagent view for the lion, today both ion looked sp royal and magnificent. Mansion wall was echoing back, the sound of music, from the live band which are playing, as for guests they look so posh and elegant, he can see so many workers were busy in attending for the guest, it was like endless people are coming for this party, Nav felt bit out of place and searched for Raj family.

Nav felt he was like fish out of water, he just looked for a place to sit, and rest and he can slowly move out, but as he was thinking this there was a loud voice, it was Raj, "for our guest of honor, please give a loud applause for Mr. Nav" he was greeted by applause from all around him, there was Raj rushing to meet him, and hugged him, Nav just hugged back, and sighed, his escape plan is ruined, Raj hold Nav hand firmly, and, was introduced to everyone around, and telling miracle he did. Nav felt very embarrassing and he was lost for word, he was hoping to escape only, soon Raj let Nav hand as he was needed for something else. As all was busy with talking, Nav slowly moved to a near pillar and start to drink water and hoping the event end fast, so he can escape, as Nav was thinking of this only, suddenly there was a big cheer, and there was Sarah, she was coming down in a beautiful red velvet gown from the stair, Vivian was beside her, and they both looked so beautiful, she looked like an angel. She was wearing a simple necklace, and high heel, as she come down the stairs, all was in awe seeing her grace and beauty. Nav just looked at her, and for the first time, he couldn’t recognize her, she looked so different from other time, this time Sarah had a regal look, yet he just smiled and looked.

As Sarah was cutting the 7 tier white cake, Nav was asked to be near them, and as all watched, many knew what has Nav done for this family, and they were glad he was here, they all felt Nav is an angel for this family. Slowly as all was enjoying the event with dancing and food, there was a big hush, almost all the mansion went silent, and there was heavy feeling around the mansion and people around it, a white large car, slowly entered the main gate, Raj slowly walked toward outside, it was he was joyous to see this person, while Vivian hold tight Sarah hand, since Sarah start to show sign of scare and fear, Nav looked confused, not sure what is happening he, felt best to move away, when suddenly a hand hold his wrist, John pulled near Nav, “Raj dad has arrived, the real lion of this mansion"

As all was focused to the entrance, Nav slowly freed himself, and felt it was time for him to leave the mansion, since it might end in unwanted things, he felt there is no reason to be here, since all are look afraid, and he doesn't want that feeling,. As he slowly start to walk out, to the back door, he felt an eye is looking at him from midst of crowd, when all was busy looking at front, this eyes were looking at him, he can sense that someone is looking at him only, and he felt couldn't escape this gaze. Nav mustered up his courage, and slowly start to look around for this person, and as he slowly looked, Nav felt like struck by thunder, and he was froze, there was so many memories and feeling was rushing into him at that very moment, he saw those eyes, it was blueish-green eyes, those eyes had deep look, and he knew those eyes, slowly, face belonging to those eyes become clear, it was a oval face, with a wide cheekbones, she had dimple on her cheeks, she was in whitish color, her red emerald lips was brimming with smile. She was wearing a saree, it was made from silk in light yellow and black mix color, and there was so many jewel on it, that it radiates from the lights, yet her face was the most radishing, as she smiled and looked at Nav, he just whsipered “Anu”