Chapter - 7 : His Past - 2
Johannes and Alyona step into the forest. It is pitch dark inside, despite the fact that it was daylight outside. The beautiful lady is scared as they hear some weird sounds. She clutches on his hand.
"Let's go back, Jo! It's so scary. We don't need that diamond. " Alyona says.
" No! I have made my mind ,Alyona! I am going. Coming with me or not, is your choice." He says.
Alyona sighs. She knows that she can't stop him, also, she can't leave him alone. She has to be with him , and try to keep him on the right path. She holds his hand and as they step inside the forest, a loud sound shivers them. Alyona tightens her grip on his hand, while he, being courageous, steps ahead. Alyona follows him like an obedient child. They move ahead, long or short, the distance can't be measured, but they stop when they spot a small hut.
"Who lives here?" Johannes questions.
"Must be some hunter's place. But, the place isn't good. Let's go back." Alyona says scaredly.
"No! Maybe he knows about the treasure." he says.
Alyona begins to speak but a voice sends chill down their spines. They look up and find an old and scary man glaring at them.
"You two are at the wrong place. Just leave this place, it is not good for you. And this is a warning." The man says in a hoarse voice, almost scaring them.
"Who - - who are you?" Johannes asks, almost stammering with the sharp looks of the other person.
"It is not important to know. If you love your life, you need to leave this place. Just get out of here." the man shouts this time and Alyona is scared now.
"Let's go, Jo! It is not good to stay here." she says.
"I am not scared. And I will search for that diamond for sure." Johannes says in a determined voice.
"You will suffer, my son. Listen to me, don't go in that den. You'll have to give your life for that. I am warning you." The man says in a sharp voice.
"I don't care about it. Alyona , let's go." He holds her hand but the girl stays still at her place.
" What? Why did you stop? Let's go. Don't be scared ,Love." Johannes says.
" No! Think,once again, Jo. I don't feel right. Let's go back. Isn't my love enough for you?" Alyona asks him, cupping his face.
"I am doing this for us . Let's go! You have to trust me. " He says, not paying heed to her feelings.
Alyona sighs and holds his hand. She loves him and so forth, she can not leave him alone. Though she is scared , she has to be strong for her love. She has to be by his side. If something bad happens, she has to be there with him for his safety. She loves him after all. She follows him and holds his hand. He smile comfortably.
"I knew , you will come. " He says.
"I can't leave you alone. I love you ! And love means to stay together." She says.
"And we will be together ,always." he says and kisses her palm.
Alyona smiles softly and at the same time, a noise falls in their ears. It must be some animal. Alyona hugs Johannes tightly, being scared. He laughs, he's not scared of the noise but his lady is. He pats her back and asks her to calm down as he's with her. She calms down and as they walk a little further, they find some caves in front of them.
There are five caves , and they are interconnected. This is the place where they say that treasure is hidden. Johannes smiles as he sees the scene. A sense of joy bubbles in his heart and he tightens his grip on her hand.
"We are finally here. Now, we'll get the diamond and the treasure." He says ,his eyes shimmering with joy.
"That's true. But, think twice. Please." Alyona says, looking at him.
" No. I've decided. Come, let's enter the caves." He says and the duo enter the cave premises.
It's pitch dark and on the way, Johannes had burnt a wood log for the light purposes. Entering the caves, it feels like entering a maze. They take one path, but Alyona is the one to realise that they are back at the same place. She tells about it to her companion, while they think to strike a way. Johannes realises that at one point, there was another path leading elsewhere , while he followed the straight path. A smile lights his face and he tells Alyona about the same.
Somehow, they manage to find the right path and they reach the inner cave which is heavily lighted. In the dark forest, only this cave is naturally lighted. They are awestruck at the beauty of the cave. Though the place is empty and deserted ,the natural light is making it more beautiful. They enter the cave, but an unknown force pushes them out,causing them to fall on the floor. Johannes falls on the floor and Alyona falls over him, thus, she is saved.
Alyona composes herself and then makes Johannes stand again. They know it's some kind of magic that is done to protect the cave. Alyona proposes her doubt that it's the black magic of the lady who protects the treasure. Johannes is adamant on his decision of finding the treasure. Alyona is upset , but with his idea, they manage to enter the cave after breaking the magic. They search the cave and finally find the treasure trunk. But, their tests haven't ended. As Johannes moves to open the lock of the treasure trunk, a loud voice startles them. They look around only to find an ugly and old lady glaring at them. She is angry at them for breaking her penance. She shouts at them and then says something that leaves them shocked.
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*Flashback Ends*
Vineet's trail of thought breaks as he shouts out loud. His voice startles Ruhana and she wakes up. She looks at him questioningly.
"Vineet!! what's wrong?"she asks, cupping his face.
"Nothing!!" he says as he composes himself.
"Did you see a bad dream?" Ruhana asks, cupping his face.
" I am fine, Ruhana. You sleep, I'll be back." Vineet says rudely.
Ruhana is astonished at his act as she watches him go, but she notices something that leaves her suspicious.
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