If you are wondering why this chapter is titled this way, please bear in mind that this is the condition of Dhara after she hears 'the solution' from Krishna.

it also represents my state. I admit that all this is a product of my imagination and my imagination can lead to bizarre outcomes (one of them being this story). I humbly announce that 'Extra terrestrial and cosmic' are the most interesting topics. Well anything spiritual, dynamic and 'non-materialistic' interest me. But my knowledge in these aspects and concepts is minimal. So please bear with me. I had however tried to give my best in this chapter and tried to make it appear as logical and realistic as possible.

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"Yes! We did it!"

He jumped in excitement. Before we could understand the situation, he pulled the both of us into a bone-crushing hug. His adorable smile was contagious. By the end of a minute, all three of us were smiling like crazy. Being the sensible one, Radha didi asked him.

She: What happened?

He: I worked out the solution.

It was our turn to pull him into a hug.

Me: But wait a minute ...

He: Hmm ...

Me: This is what you have been trying all these days.

He: Yes.

Me: Then why could you not do it before?

He: Because I had aimed at the wrong purpose.

Me: I did not get it.

He: All these days, my aim had been to destroy that massive rock heading towards us. I was silly to think that we can blast it into pieces. But few of my calculations today, have proved that I was being an idiot, because if that happens, our earth would also face the impact of the blast. Today, when I realised my mistake, I felt hopeless. But our little journey to space helped me realise the true objective. We need not destroy it. We only need to deviate its path. And for that purpose, we need not spend too much of our resources. We can accomplish our task even with a normal small sized satellite or a probe. If all went well and it collides with the asteroid at a particular angle, the energy released would be enough to cause a slight deviation of path, which is going to be enough to save us. The velocity of the asteroid is going to take care of the rest, propelling it further away from us.

I blinked ... once ... twice ... thrice. I was now feeling sorry for my brain, which had affinity only for biology. Physics had never been a friend.

He stared at my blank face.

He: You are not understanding it, are you?

Me: No ... I ... Okay; all I understood was that you are going to steer it out of our way, to avoid this accident.

He burst out into fits of laughter.

He: For god's sake Dhara!

I pouted. I was getting embarrassed.

He: You look so cute when you are embarrassed ... It is not a car. I am not it's driver. And no one can steer it ... but yeah, you got the concept right.

I felt proud of myself. I mentally 'patted my back' in appreciation.

Me: But is it not going to take long to build ... umm ... whatever you are going to send to space.

He: That is what I am worried about ...

She: What about that defected probe?

His face glowed with happiness. He kissed her cheek. {I think I should close my eyes!} She blushed. {Wow! She is affected by him as much as I am. She is not very different when it comes to his case. I guess he has this ability to make any girl blush like this.} He rushed outside with his phone. I looked at Didi, expecting a clue. She smiled.

She: Few years back, Krishna and his team took up an initiative to engineer an advanced, and upgraded version of the current space-probe. They had come up with a perfect blue-print. But when they gave it for construction, there was some mistake in the assembly of the parts and it became useless. Their boss got frustrated and cancelled the project stating that the research consumed lot of resources and money. He was also of opinion that designing technology was a job of an aeronautical engineer, not a scientist. Least did he know that Krishna was also a graduate in it. He was a prodigy ...
So, any ways; that project was a failure. And that machine was put in dumps. The higher authorities were of the opinion to dismantle it. But these people convinced them not to ... because they had worked hard on it and did not want it to get destroyed.

He: Who could expect that a piece of junk can save the world ...?

He was beaming. Happiness was exploding in me. I could feel the victory in the air. {My Handsome husband is going to save the world. And the best part is that I am also being made a part of the great event. My life is not a waste.}

She: So have they agreed on your plan?

He: Yes, of course! We don't have enough time to build anything new for this mission. If we delay, others might come to know; you know ... we are not the only ones staring at the skies. So this piece of 'junk' we have here, seems to be the perfect choice, with all required dimensions, enough to accomplish our task. They have decided to do a final confirmation of the 'plan' and most probably launch it in a week's time.

Me: That is good news!

He grinned.

Me: So ... what is your plan now?

He: Well, I think I will be busy for maybe a week, until it is launched. Then I guess, I can take a break.

Me: Okay. But where are you going to stay?

He: Here.

I felt a bit of disappointment. {I don't know how long I can stay away from him. It hurts me like hell.} I tried to cover up my feeling. I did not want to show him how I felt. Because he was good at taking advantage of my weakness. {I never actually had a weakness until now. But now, he is my weakness.}

He smirked.

He: You can also stay here with me, if you want.

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The trio sigh in relief. "Finally!!!" They exclaim together. 

Rukrish looks up at them "What?"

"We thought you were never going to complete the story." Radha wiped a sweat bead off her forehead.

"Come on guys! You know my problems." But they roll their eyes. {Seriously! Those people ... how insensitive can they be towards me?} "Look! I have a very bad news. My exams have been postponed to Feb."

"So?"

"So ... it means I have to work harder for longer ... like extra two months. But I am already bored of this academic year and want it to get over soon. So it is a bad news. Plus ... my life has become a video game with newer levels unlocking themselves in many planes ... each level draining more of my energy and emotions. It feels like a battle."

"Don't be over-dramatic. Learn how to be calm and composed from Krishna." Radha didi shook her finger in front of my nose.

I pushed her finger away in frustration.

"Hello! Your KRISHNA might be able to save the planet in a week. But I am a normal human and cannot even manage my own life properly. If you want to help me, Please. Or else leave me alone. Don't ..."

"Enough! The two of you fight like Tom and Jerry*." Krishna sighed and Dhara giggled. (* With due respects. I love the show.)

We pouted.

"What is your problem now?" He turned to me.

"I need more time ..."

"Radha dear. Let us give this person all the time needed. Let's go."

I became alarmed. "No! No! I need your help. Please help me do well in my exams."

They smirked. "Ok! But make sure you complete the story after you get settled ... which would be ... "

"Beyond March."

"Whatever. So ..."

"Yes! I will. Thank you."

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So ... yeah. Sorry for the long gap. And advanced apologies for not being able to be in touch for coming months. This time, I have restricted myself. Get back to you people as soon as possible.

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