Chapter 2: chapter 2

After returning to his temporary abode, Anantsen is not able to concentrate on any work. There is a struggle going between his heart and mind. His heart wants to go in search of the beautiful girl, but his mind reminds him that he is on a mission. After a long struggle, Anantsen's mind lost to his heart. So, he asks Chandravardhana to search for the girl. Chandravardhana tries to convince Anantsen a lot that since they are in disguise, he should be careful. But the man who has fallen for beauty, has he ever listened to anyone? Being compelled, Chandravardhana had to go out in search of that beautiful girl. Days passed, but Chandravardhana could not find that beautiful girl who had destroyed his crown prince's ability to think.As the memory of her face came flooding back to Anantsen's mind, he became restless to meet her. Anantsen started blaming Chandravardhana for being selfish and intentionally not searching for the girl. Chandravardhana tries to convince Anantsen that they are on a mission and searching for an unknown girl could put them in trouble. But Anantsen is so enamored by the beauty of that girl that he is not ready to think about right and wrong.Anantsen thought of asking Balabhadra about the beautiful girl he had seen that morning, but Chandravardhana stopped him as that would blow their cover. Anantsen agreed to Chandravardhana's word after he promised to search for the girl every evening after their pottery class was over.As decided, after the class was over, Anantsen and Chandravardhana went out to look for that beautiful girl. As the sun was preparing to end its journey of the day, everyone was returning home. Birds were also returning to their home. They were chirping to say 'Thank you' to the sun for a beautiful day. The sun has again scattered colors all around. It seems like the clouds are celebrating the festival of colors in the sky. But today, the beauty of nature is not able to attract Anantsen. He is madly searching for that Apsara whom he sees in dreams even with his open eyes.A few more days passed in search of the girl. Although it is too difficult to find someone without knowing her name, they can not ask anyone about the girl because that may put them in trouble. They even do not know whether that girl is a resident of Kumbharwada or was a tourist, and Kumbharwada is a big village. Anantsen became disappointed as he could not find his dream girl. He does not feel like doing anything, and for this, he gets scolded by Balabhadra every day.(Continued .................... )Â