In my Devil's Arms

When Riya heard the word sacrifice she was scared. Shiva showed her happy future. But the ascetic was talking about the sacrifice. What was that sacrifice? She went to Vicky's house as promised. Ramcharan was delighted to see her.

" Vicky tells me you both are together now", he said.

" Yes", she beamed.

" The day I met you I wondered I want someone like you for him. And here you are. Officially going to be my daughter now".

She hugged him.

The bell rang again.

" That would be police", said Vicky coming down. " Riya", he was delighted to see her.

She ran into his arms. They hugged as the servant opened the door to ploice and army.

" Why is police here", she asked.

" They think my life could be in danger", said Vicky.

Now she was really scared.

ULTIMATE SACRIFICE It echoed in her mind.

" I got prasad fpr you", she said.

She gave him and he ate it.

It was indeed the police and two army personnel who came to meet them.

Riya recognized them.

" You are Sonia's brothers", she said.

" Yeah", said Sharman.

" Heard about the news from Numaan", whispered Duleep to Vicky..

" Congratulations ".

" Thank you".

Salman was also with them.

" Riya will be present in any discussion we make. She is my future wife", declared Vicky.

Salman congratulated her.

" Numaan told me everything ", he assured her. " I am happy for you".

" Thank you brother ", she said.

" Lets move to my study", said Ramcharan.

They did.

" Deepjyoti palace. We heard you bought it", said SP.

" True", he said.

" And you started cracking down on some criminals who were using it", said Duleep.

" Gamblers, dealers, s*x rackets and another few to name", said Vicky.

" Terrorists ", asked Sharman.

Vikram was stunned.

" WHAT",said Ramcharan.

" It was headquarters of a terrorist organization. Unknowingly you forced them to move", said SP to Vicky.

Riya hugged him tight. He moved a hand over her body to soothe her.

" They have since spreaded around some villages but mostly concentrated around a wish granting temple where Mr. Oberoi you are trustee."

" Again us", said Vicky. " This is not a coincidence ".

" Could be could be not", said Sharman.

" How did you become a trustee", asked Salman.

Before Mr. Oberoi could answer Vicky spoke in a calm tone.

" Dad I want you to tell them complete truth about me. I wished to to tell this to Riya too".

" What is it", asked Salman.

" I am not Vikram Oberoi. At least I was not born as him. I am adopted", said Vicky.

There was a silence for sometime. Then Salman asked

" Tell us the story".

Mr. Oberoi wiped his tears.

" Vicky was an addict. We tried hard. Rehabs, therapies, detentions everything. Nothing cured him. So we took him to Gangotri to purify his thoughts and soul. But he got drugs somehow. He dosed and jumped in river killing himself".

" Are you sure he was dead", asked Duleep.

Mr. Oberoi nodded.

" We recovered his body next day. Janki was heartbroken. Before coming here she tied a bell in that temple to cure her son. But he was dead. She cried and cried."

He drank a glass of water.

" As we were immersing his ashes in Ganga after cremation a dead body of a young man collided with Janaki ", he said.

" Except I was not dead just unconscious and completely amnesiac ", said Vicky.

" We found he was breathing. He didn't know who he was. The first word he spoke after gaining consciousness was Maa. Janaki could not let him go. ".

" I did not remember who I was or where I was from and maa", Vicky sobbed. " I could not let her go too".

" He was educated a bit. I found he had no addictions. He was similar in build and looks to Vicky. Vicky was mostly closeted in home. Taking drugs or drinking. Or in rehabs. Nobody really knew him. So I and Janaki adopted this young man", said Ram.

" I got the name Vikram Oberoi and his identity ", said Vicky.. " But I got Maa and Dad. That was the best gift God gave me".

" Rest is history", said SP. "

The man built a big empire and became the Eagle of the business world.

" You are a good man Mr. Oberoi ", said SP to Ram. " And this is your real son. God made a mistake. But he corrected it".

The room turned emotional.

Riya kept on crying softly in Vicky's arms. He kept on soothing her.

" Janaki took Vicky to the temple and bell came off. So she asked me to help the temple and I did", said Ram.

" Who else know about it"?

" Dr. Shetty and his wife", said Ramcharan.

The police nodded. They discussed few other things with Ramcharan. They could not disclose much because of the security of country but warned them all.

" If you find anything report", said Duleep.

" We will", said Vicky.

Vicky looked at Riya. She was emotionally drained out.

" Would you like anything", he asked to the soft female that made him feel alive.

She shook her head. He took a wet napkin and cleaned her face. Then gave her a packed orange juice which she slowly sipped.

" Mr. Oberoi these rumours of monster is to camouflage their activities. Your palace. Now here", said Sharman. " It might be someone in your inner circle. Beware".

They left.

" The ascetic in that temple told me about an impending war Vicky. Good and Evil. He said I will be a part of it. And the leader will give an ultimate sacrifice ", said Riya.

" I will always be with you love", he said.

She nodded.

" Dad I want to take over this temple's affairs from now on", he said to his father.

" Vicky its danger", said his father.

" No dad its evil. But Shiva is there. Trust Him. He will keep me safe".

" But Vicky", said Riya.

" The guiding light takes me on righteous path not that of evil. We both visit temple tomorrow. Be ready", he said.

" Okay", they agreed.

Riya bid them goodbye and returned back. Night Time

The Good Summons you Oh Son of Shiva!!

Vicky rose from his sleep and quietly walked towards terrace. His eyes glowed icy blue as his hands glowed orange red. He literally floated in air. An invisible aura surrounded the house. Everyone fell asleep.

Vikram was now on terrace . There was a powerful storm. Rainfall was heavy. The air chilly. The sky was greyish black.

Be prepared son of Shiva. The protector guides you. The war is coming. Lead the warriors of virtue.

" If she is harmed again I will destroy the world", said Vicky.

The fire came out of his hand now. Even in the midst of rainfall it kept burning.

Remember who you are. Make the right choice.

" Who am I", said Vicky.

He rose high in the air. A thunderstorm emerged from his hand.

" I am a soul who needs redemption. I am Srikant Pundit".

The curse ends when she forgives you...

Make the right choice.

Life gives us choices. We choose the path of our KARMA.And only Karma belongs to humans

The Result is decided by God..

Will his Karma earn him a redemption ? Keep reading. Stay tuned.