Summary

Chapter 12 begins with the aftermath of Raka’s horrific visions, she seemed even darker and more withdrawn. Nanda Kaul and Raka watched a forest fire in the distance which Raka remained fixated on through the night. In Chapter 13, Nanda Kaul became jealous that Raka would talk easily with Ram Lal. While Ram Lal and Raka chatted about ghosts, a band of langurs raided the house, stealing fruit and potatoes. Ram Lal tried to run them off, but Raka stepped in to defend a mother and her baby. In Chapter 14, Nanda Kaul received another letter from Asha telling her that Tara had a breakdown and would not be calling for Raka. Nanda Kaul decided that she wanted Raka to stay anyway and does not tell her about the letter. A storm arrived in Chapter 15, and Nanda Kaul tried to impress Raka by fabricating...