The night was heavy with tension as Shehnaaz sat on the floor of her room, her hands trembling while Saraswati explained the gravity of the situation.

"Kal raat Poornima ki raat hai," Saraswati began, her voice filled with urgency. "Us raat Yuvraaj ki atma ki shakti apne shikhar par hogi. Agar usse rokne ka prayas nahi kiya, toh woh tum sabko barbaad kar dega."

Shehnaaz's voice quivered as she asked, "Main kya kar sakti hoon? Woh toh Sidharth ke andar hai, aur main.... main kya karu maaji main Sidharth ko kese bachau."

Saraswati interrupted firmly, "Tumhe Sidharth ko wapas bulana hoga. Uski atma ko Yuvraaj ki atma ke khilaf ladne ke liye tayar karna hoga. Lekin Yuvraaj ke gusse aur dukh ko kamzor karne ka ek hi tareeka hai......Meera."

Shehnaaz looked at her in confusion. "Meera?"

Saraswati's face darkened with sorrow. "Haan Meera ka roop dharan karke tum Yuvraaj ko uske dukh ki yaad dilaa sakti ho. Sirf tab hi woh kamzor hoga, aur tabhi hum Sidharth ko uske kabze se chhuda sakte hain."

Shehnaaz felt her stomach churn with anxiety. "Aur agar jesa humne socha hai wese nahi hua to? Main ye nahi kar paai to?."

Saraswati placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Tum haarogi nahi. Tumhara pyaar tumhe jeet dilayega. Kal raat ke liye tayar raho. Meera ke kapde aur gehne tumhare liye maine rakhe hain. Aur yaad rakho, Yuvraaj ki atma ko Meera ki yaadon ke zariye kamzor karna tumhara pehla kadam hoga."

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The Poornima Night ~

Shehnaaz was getting ready in Meera's attire. She clutched her dress and closed her eyes remembering Sidharth's face, she do this to save him otherwise she will lost him.

The hall was eerily quiet, the silence broken only by the faint sound of the wind outside. Shehnaaz stood in the center, dressed in a deep red lehenga embroidered with gold, Meera's jewelry adorning her neck and wrists. Her ghungroos jingled softly as she adjusted them, her heart pounding with fear and determination.

Sidharth or Yuvraaj stood at the far end of the room. His expression was cold, his posture rigid, but his eyes burned with fury.

Shehnaaz stepped forward, her voice trembling but firm. "Yuvraaj... main Meera hoon. Tumhari Meera."

His eyes narrowed as he tilted his head, confusion flickering across his face. "Meera?" he whispered, his voice laced with disbelief. "Tum toh... tum toh mar chuki ho."

Shehnaaz held back her tears and said softly, "Main wapas aayi hoon. Tumhe tumhare dukh se azad karne ke liye."

Yuvraaj's expression twisted with pain, his fists clenching. "Tum jhoot bol rahi ho! Tum Meera nahi ho!."

"Mere Yuvraaj se unki Meera kabhi jhoot nahi bolti." She smile and went in the center of the hall.

Ga, ma, pa
Ga, pa, ni, re, ni, dha, ga, ma, pa

The grand hall echoed with the sound of ghungroos as Shehnaaz danced, her every move deliberate and filled with emotion. Yuvraaj's soul, still trapped in Sidharth's body, was transfixed. His eyes glimmered with a strange mixture of confusion and yearning as he followed her, entranced by the illusion she was creating.

Do dilon ki yeh prem kahaani
Le aayi, dekho, kahaan

Shehnaaz had adorned herself in traditional attire, wearing jewelry and clothing reminiscent of Meera, the woman Yuvraaj had loved and lost. Her expressions and gestures mimicked Meera's grace, and every turn, every glance, whispered to Yuvraaj that she was her.

In lakiron mein milna apna tha
Janmon pehle likha

The haunting melody of her voice intertwined with her graceful movements. Shehnaaz sang with pain, her eyes pleading as if she were reaching out to both Sidharth and Yuvraaj.

Yuvraaj's voice emerged, trembling with emotion. "Meera" His hands stretched forward, hesitant yet desperate.

Hamaare milan ko hain tarse jo naina
Inhein aaj na rokna

Shehnaaz wiped her tears and rose to her feet. Her heart felt heavy, but she knew this was the only way. Taking a deep breath, she began to dance again, her movements slow and deliberate.

Judaa ab na honge, karo humse waada
Mera saath na chhodna

She spun gracefully, her dupatta swirling around her, creating an almost hypnotic image. Her movements were filled with the pain of loss, the hope of love, and the desperation to save the man she loved.

She poured her soul into every step, her gaze fixed on Sidharth.

Tumhein aaj paayenge ya mar hi jaayenge
Yeh khwaab na todna

Yuvraaj's face contorted with anguish. He stumbled back, clutching his chest as if her words were piercing through his rage.

Sidharth's body shuddered violently, and his eyes flickered between Yuvraaj's anger and his own love. Shehnaaz knelt before him, cupping his face with trembling hands.

Mere dholna, sun mere pyaar ki dhun
Mere dholna, sun

For a moment, everything went silent. Then, Sidharth's voice, faint but filled with determination, broke through. "Shehnaaz..." and there in his eyes she saw her Sidharth who was fighting hard to fought with Yuvraaj's soul.

Meri chaahatein toh fiza mein bahengi
Zinda rahengi hoke fana

The light in the room shifted as Yuvraaj's screams echoed. "NAHI! Main haar nahi maan sakta!"

Ta-na-na-na-tum
Ta-na-na-na-tum
Ta-na-na-na-tum
Ta-na-na-na-tum
Ta-na-de-re, ta-na-de-re, de-re-na

Yuvraaj's rage gave way to sorrow. His voice trembled as he said, "Meera..." A single tear rolled down Sidharth's cheek, and Yuvraaj's hold on him finally weakened.

Saraswati stood in the center of the room, surrounded by sacred symbols drawn on the floor with vermillion and ash. A brass diya flickered at the heart of the circle, its flame casting eerie shadows on the walls. Shehnaaz led Yuvraaj into the room, her every step calculated to guide him into the trap.

Ami je tomar
Shodhu je tomar
Ami je tomar

She stopped dancing and turned toward Yuvraaj, her voice steady but filled with sorrow. "Yuvraaj, tumhara intezaar khatam hua. Main yahaan hoon. Tumhari Meera."

Yuvraaj's eyes filled with tears as he fell to his knees. "Meera, unhone mujhe tumse alag kar diya tha." His voice broke, trembling with years of bottled pain.

Shehnaaz knelt before him, her voice soft but firm. "Yuvraaj, tumne pyar ki misaal di thi. Tum ek dayalu raja the, lekin tumhara gussa tumhari yaadon ko daag lagayega. Tum apne astitva ke khilaf ja rahe ho. Chhodo is badle ko, Yuvraaj. Main tumse yeh prarthana karti hoon."

As she spoke, Saraswati began chanting mantras, her voice rising in intensity. The sacred symbols on the floor glowed brighter, forming an invisible barrier around Sidharth's body.

Yuvraaj's soul roared in defiance, realizing the trap. "Nahi! Main is sharir ko chhod kar nahi jaaunga!"

Sidharth's body convulsed violently as he fought against Yuvraaj's control. His face twisted with pain, but a faint light flickered in his eyes. Shehnaaz reached out, cupping his face. "Sidharth! Tum yeh ladai jeet sakte ho. Tum mere Sidharth ho, jo kabhi kisi ke saamne nahi jhukta. Yuvraaj ka samay ab khatam ho gaya hai!"

Sidharth's voice, weak but determined, broke through. "Shehnaaz... mujhe chhodna mat."

Her tears fell freely as she whispered, "Kabhi nahi."

Just as Yuvraaj's soul surged with rage, attempting to attack Shehnaaz and Saraswati, the room was filled with a sudden gust of wind. The diya's flame roared and then steadied, casting a soft golden light across the chamber.

A gentle voice echoed, stopping Yuvraaj in his tracks.

"Yuvraaj."

The voice was serene, filled with love and warmth. A translucent figure appeared Meera's soul, glowing with an ethereal light. She stood before Yuvraaj, her eyes filled with tears.

"Meera..." Yuvraaj whispered, his anger dissolving into sorrow. He reached for her, his hands trembling.

Meera shook her head gently. "Yuvraaj, jo tum kar rahe ho woh galat hai. Tumhari ladaai un logon se thi jo ab iss duniya mein nahi hain. Yeh log nirdosh hain. Unka kya dosh hai?"

Yuvraaj's voice cracked. "Par unhone tumhe mujhse cheen liya! Main kaise maaf karoon?"

Meera stepped closer, her presence calming the chaotic energy in the room. "Maafi dena seekho, Yuvraaj. Tumhara pyaar ek misaal tha. Lekin yeh badla tumhare pyaar ko mitaa raha hai. Tumhara gussa tumhe un logon ke barabar bana dega jinhone hume alag kiya."

Yuvraaj fell to his knees, his tears flowing freely. "Meera... maine tumhare bina jeene ki sochi hi nahi thi. Tum meri duniya thi."

Meera smiled softly, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Aur ab waqt hai mera saath dene ka. Humhara pyaar kabhi mit nahi sakta, lekin tumhare gusse ko khatam hona hoga. Main hamesha tumhare saath rahungi, hamara ek hone ka waqt aa gaya hai Yuvraaj. Dekho inka pyaar bhi hamare jesa hai kya tum chahate ho ye dono bhi hum dono jese alag ho?"

Yuvraaj's soul began to glow, his form becoming lighter as he finally let go of his anger. He looked at Sidharth and Shehnaaz, his voice filled with gratitude. "Tum dono ne mujhe meri Meera se milvaya. Main tumhara karzdaar hoon, ho sake to maaf kar dena mujhe. Meera sahi hai main do pyaar karne walo ko alag nahi kar sakta jo mere parivaar ne mere saath kiya wo main nahi kar sakta tumhare saath. Meera ke baad maine tumhe dekha Shehnaaz apne pyaar ke liye ladte hue jaao le jaao apne Sidharth ko."

Turning to Meera, he whispered, "Main tumhare saath chalta hoon."

Meera nodded, taking his hand. Together, their souls ascended, dissolving into the light.

The room fell silent, the oppressive energy lifting as peace returned.

Sidharth collapsed, his body weak but finally free. Shehnaaz caught him, cradling his head in her lap. "Sidharth! Tum theek ho?"

He smiled faintly. "Tumne mujhe wapas laaya, Shehnaaz. Tum mere liye kya kya nahi karti. Main kese theek nahi honga."

Saraswati stepped forward, her face calm but serious. "Yeh sab tumhare pyaar ki taqat thi, Shehnaaz. Lekin ab yeh haveli chhodne ka samay aa gaya hai. Yahan ki kahani ab khatam ho chuki hai."

Shehnaaz nodded, her eyes still on Sidharth. "Haan, ab hum nai shuruat karenge."

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"Lekin tumhe Yuvraaj ke baare me kese pata chala?" Sidharth asked Shehnaaz who was giving him medicine.

"Pehle tum ye batao ki tumhe ye sab pata tha lekin phir bhi mujhe nahi bataya?." She asked angrily.

Sidharth smile softly and pulled her towards himself. "Main tumhe darana nahi chahta tha, jis din pehli baar tumhe ye sab feel hua tha us hi din maine kaka ko ye sab bataya lekin unhone meri baat ko undekha kar diya mujhe shaq hua aur main ye pata lagane libery gaya jaha maine Yuvraaj ke baare me padha ki wo kitna cruel tha-" he was about to continue when she stopped him.

"Yuvraaj aesa nahi tha Sidharth."

"Matlab?"

"Matlab jesa unko kitabo me bataya gaya tha uska ulta tha wo, wo to ek bohot hi acha aur sweet insaan tha jo apne logo se bohot pyaar karta tha."

"Tumhe kese pata ye sab?" He asked her in curiosity.

"Meera ki diary mili thi mujhe libery me shyd kisi ne dekhi nahi thi aaj tak waha se mujhe Yuvraaj ka sach pata chala."

"Yuvraaj... ek rajkumaar tha. Woh apni praja se bohot pyaar karta tha lekin saath hi wo ek classical dancer bhi tha, lekin uske parivaar ko ye manzur nahi tha. Meera, Yuvraaj ki patni thi. Woh ek aam ladki thi, ek classical dancer, aur Yuvraaj usse bohot pyaar karta tha. Lekin uske maa baap ko unka rishta kabool nahi tha. Jab Meera pregnant thi, tab unhone usse Yuvraaj ke saamne maar diya. Yuvraaj kuch kar nahi paya, aur jab usne badla lene ki koshish ki, toh uske maa baap ne usse bhi maar diya aur uski atma ko haveli ke uss kamre mein qaid kar diya. Unhone logo ko ye dikhaya ki Yuvraaj ne Meera ki yaad me suicide kar li aur logo ne maan bhi liya. Meera ko diary ko uski daasi ne continued kara agar wo ye sab nahi karti to shyd hum bhi Yuvraaj ke baare me sab galat hi sochte."

"You are right lekin jo bhi hua wo na main kabhi bhul nahi paaunga Yuvraaj ki aatma ne mujhe kab control kar liya mujhe pata hi nahi chala." His eyes were filled with tears.

"Jo hua wo bhool jaao ab hum saath hai na bass itna kaafi hai." She snuggle into him. "Bass ek baat samjh nahi aai us din wo room kisne khola tha."

"Wo yaha ka ek pandit tha jo Yuvraaj ki aatma ko ked karke powerful dikhana chahata tha khudh ko maine khudh use ye kehte hue suna tha uski help hamari maid ne kari thi lalach me lekin wo dar gaya tha jab Yuvraaj ne uspar hamla kiya to isliye jab usne tumhe libery me behosh dekha usne aese dikhaya jese ki tumne wo room khola tha."

"Kese kese log hai idhar main itna ladi Yuvraaj se tumhe chhurane ke liye." She pout.

He chuckled and asked "Baaki sab kaha hai?"

"Sabko maine bahar bhej diya tha pooja karne taaki unke kuch na ho. I know ye bohot risky tha. Saraswati aunty nahi hoti to shyd main kuch nahi kar paati."

"She helped you alot na."

"Bohot zyda kal jaane se pehle unse milkar chalenge okay?"

"Okay." He kissed her forehead and hug her tightly.

The couple left the haveli the next morning, the memories of their ordeal etched deeply in their hearts. Though the nightmares faded with time, the bond between them only grew stronger.

But sometimes, in the quiet of the night, they would hear faint strains of ghungroos and feel a soft breeze, as if Meera and Yuvraaj were still watching over them, grateful for the peace they had finally found.

The End.

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