Kalpi twisted her wrist to shake off the tight grip ,but the bodyguard seemed so strong .Charmaine began to cry,.........."stop it girls" came the harsh voice of Kalpi's nanny. Mrs Madhu .Kalpi turned towards her nanny ,she addressed as mami.....Mrs Madhu  pulled them away from near the bus while the curious passengers from the bus looked on.a few chuckled  when they realised what was going on".How dare you girls, do this "......Mrs Madhu exclaimed..still  holding  both the girl's wrists tightly,Kalpi was shocked and relieved that it was not her bodyguard Robert who had caught  her and Charmaine ."stop this nonsense at once " Mrs Madhu continued ,dragging the girls away from the bus stop."I have something for you ,do you trust me kalpi" Mrs Madhu explained .Kalpi cast her eyes downward feeling guilty that she did not tell anything to her nanny of  more than ten years...Mrs Madhu had cared for her when she had been a child .and  had tutored her  until now  " I am sorry mami'" kalpi apologised ,i just wanted to get away from here for a few days''I promise i won't do it again'...........Charmaine too apologised..Mrs Madhu and the girls went back to Saphire Palace.but was stopped by Robert.....".Mrs Madhu,..why are the girls not in the car,why are they walking;and when did they go out?'"the bodyguard hurled these questions but Mrs Madhu brushed him  aside 'I Send the girls on an errand.they have to be independent,no cause for alarm, i was with them all the time;;Thank you" Having said these words' Mrs Madhu marched into the  house  ,followed quietly and closely by Kalpi and Charmaine... "up to  your room kalpi" and be glad i saved your butt ,i didn't fall for the rubber snake prank. Mrs Madhu instructed..while Charmaine looked on sheepishly."you too Charmaine'"........Mrs Madhu   said and walked to her office situated at the west wing of Saphire Palace..Kalpi waited apprehensively  leaning near the window looking out.She had been so close to freedom.a silent tear escaped her eyes,she was back in the cage...Ten minutes later Mrs Madhu walked in with two huge travelling bags..Kalpi was a little surprised,then she cried'Mami  i am sorry please don't leave me  ." i promise  never to disobey you." please don't leave me........"hush up girl who told you i was leaving'" Mrs Madhu further surprised Kalpi by these words....I have two tickets  for you and Charmaine ;;she will be with you all the time'I have it all planned so there will be no  interogation after you leave;I have  spoken to Mrs Hancook........Kalpi  felt a lump in her throat,Mrs Madhu did not betray her.. Kalpi hugged Mrs Mathu her nanny and kissed her...." O mami   i am so happy  ,but where am i going"?....................Kalpi asked, delighted,,,,Mrs Madhu smilled and pulled out a pair of  dance anklets..and gave it to Kalpi.".follow your dream Kalpi"Mrs Madhu said .".i have taught you all the dance moves  secretly all these years;Kalpi, ..make me proud of you".............Kalpi could not control her tears ,she hugged  her mami and cried.........even Charmaine cried....... Mrs Madhu handed the girls passport and flight tickets and kissed both the girls'... Kalpi touched her late mother's potrait on the wall and seeked blessings ,,then turned  and ran to the window   "INDIA HERE I COME".........Charmaine laughed and shouted ;"Kalpana's  True love  here she comes"......................to be continued..........Molita