20 Enemy of my Enemy

Priya knocked on the door and waited for it to be opened. She was anxious and unsure if this would work. And if it doesn't, she might risk her image in front of Visha and lose her chance to be around her. If she doesn't stay close, it will be impossible to get her kicked out. That wench needs to leave before she steals Vikram away. She has been hogging all the boys to herself ever since she showed up. Priya would be doing a favor to all the girls by sending her away.

She suddenly turned her attention to the door as the lock clicked and the it opened. Divya stepped out and was shocked to see her. She was Visha's best friend. What was she doing at her door? Divya looked confused so Priya decided to take the first step.

"We need to talk about Visha?"

Divya felt a little alarmed and looked disgusted when she heard her name. But she was curious so she invited Priya in. Divya sat down on the couch and gestured Priya to continue.

"I believe we both have the same enemy." she said with a smile.

"Oh really? I believe you have made a mistake. I don't fall for cheap tricks. You are her best friend after all." Divya scoffed. But when she saw the disdain in Priya's eyes she knew it was true and so she paid attention to her now.

"I hate her more than you do and from much before you did." Priya declared. "And we might hinder each others attempts to sabotage her. So it will be better if we work together."

"What do you have against her?"

"That's not your concern. All you need to concern yourself with is that you have an accomplice." Priya extended her hand towards Divya with a smile. Divya looked a little hesitant but decided to jump in. Both shook hands smiling as sinister plots filled their minds. Enemy of my enemy is my friend.

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Dhira was already too tired after working all night. Her master was still unconscious and there was no sign of recovery. She had so much work there was no time for her to find any leads on the person behind the attacks. She still had a target on her back. And if they knew that she had formed a Blood Bond with Visha then Visha would be in danger too. So it was better if no one knew about it.

Dhira was going through the documents of a coven seeking permission to enter their territory. This was the second largest coven of the country. They were really powerful and she couldn't afford to offend them. Should she allow their biggest rivals to enter their territory at this time? Their leader was bedridden and their coven was vulnerable at the moment. Even though she was still their for official business but she was inexperienced with handling matters regarding other covens. Was the timing really just a coincidence? She sighed she will have to allow them. She called for Shivam and Srisha went to get him. Srisha was Rajesh's assistant before and now was serving Dhira as she was the next chosen leader of the coven.

Shivam entered the study room andbowed to greet Dhira. She nodded and he sat down facing her with a smile. She smiled back.

"I don't think I'll ever get used to you greeting me like this."

"You'll have to. Someday you will officially be the leader."

"I know. It seems so strange though."

"Yeah. Madam Dhira." Dhira scoffed at that and Shivam laughed.

"I wanted give you some work." Shivam nodded and Dhira continued, "The Devdoots* have requested to come here. I will have to allow them. You will be incharge of keeping an eye on them at all times. Take as many people you need. I want no errors."

Shivam nodded and bowed before leaving. He has done these kind of missions with Dhira before but this will be his first time leading one. She knew he was efficient and trusted him. When she becomes the leader he will eventually be her right hand man, so it was better for him to get practice beforehand.

Her phone buzzed and caught her attention. The word 'Puppy' flashed on the screen and she picked up.

"How are you feeling now?"

"Much better. In fact, amazing!" answered Visha enthusiastically. Dhira laughed at that, she doesn't know how Visha could always maintain this much energy. The high energy level and always naively positive attitude of hers had pushed Dhira to name her Puppy.

"Are you very very busy,Miss Future Leader?"

"Just a little, why?"

"Let's meet up. I wanna treat you for the dress. You saved me again."

"I'd like to do that. So, I'll see you at the place near college in an hour." She disconnected the call and immediately signed the application in front. Dhira then put it in an envelope and sealed it with their coven's seal. Their logo consisted of three eyes with a crescent moon in the middle facing the third eye above. It represented the third eye of knowledge. Their coven was named 'Bhairavis'*.

Dhira took the sealed envelope downstairs and handed it to Srisha. "Send this over to the main house of the Devdoots."

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*Devdoot- means Servants/Messengers of God

*Bhairavi- is a title of a female witch practitioner which is regarded as the highest level. The one who has achieved the state of Bhairavi, is beyond the fear of death and considered someone that directly serves the goddess of the same name.