Ananya

I don't know how long it took us to reach home, because my mind was playing the same visual again and again.  I could still see that man pointing the gun at ny husband.I just remembered that I couldn't stand on my own feet after getting off the vehicle. I was dizzy and felt too weak. Ranvijay carried me to our suite. When I woke up I found Deepika next to me; ''How are you feeling Ananya?'' 

''Where is Ranvijay'' All I wanted was to see him, to be sure he was fine. But my eyes couldn't see him around; ''He is with granny. He was here when doctor checked on you . He left when Granny asked for him. Veer is also there. They are taking a final call on Brijesh'' 

''Does  she know'' Deepika nodded. She knew I was asking about Brijesh's doings. I was sure it was him, the family always let him off because they considered him one among them. But he thought it to be their weakness. He should be taught a lesson, I don't want to be in a same situation again. ''I will get you something to eat'' I didn't respond to what Deepika said , she moved back to the kitchen and my thoughts went back to what happened few hours ago

When that man punched Ranvijay , I felt being punched in my gut. Ranvijay answered attacking him  . He threw himself in danger to keep me safe, he was buying time . I wanted to be with him. I tried to   unlock the vehicle  , but  failed. I was scared and terrified that I couldn't recall the way he unlocked it . Struggling I kept praying for a miracle . I wanted to cover him from all the pain and danger . I wanted him safe and close. I felt I would die in fear when the started shooting at him. That moment I felt my world crumbling down, he was my world. I don't know if it was the vows attraction or his softening towards me. WHatever our relationship was, he lived it beyond all the limits. He scared me beyond limits, he cared for me beyond my imagination , his trust and his possessive love. The walls around mt heart started tightening. Tears of realisation streamed down my face; 'I love him' the realization made me struggle harder with the door. I kept looking around to find something to break open the door. But there was nothing, I recalled how his fingers punched while trying to console me.Thinking hard I could recall it was a 4 or 5 digit code, I could recall two as my eyes had flickered to his fingers . Making a small prayer I started punching , just then I saw the guards arriving. It was a relief but I still wanted to be with him. The faliure to open the door was making me frustrated, giving up I thought of the 2 digits in my mind. After thinking hard I realized it was Raksha's birth date, next 2 should be the birth montn and it worked. Just then I recalled the gun ''This is loaded Hukum all you have to is aim and pull the trigger . It will keep you safe till the help arrives'' Balwant's words echoed my ear, he was not sure about Ranvijay's idea of keeping security aloof, he had handed me the gun with necessary instructions at summer palace .  ''Hold or I will shoot your brains off'' That was it, I took the opposite door to take him by surprise, without any warning I shot and he did too,  I saw him falling but I wasn't sure Ranvijay was fine, until he took the gun.

''Anu'' his voice brought me back, without a second I leaped into his arms hugging him tightly. He was mine as I was his. When I opened my eyes, I saw Deepika smiling. She gestured towards the tray and left the suite. I am glad she did because I wasn't in the mood to leave him. ''All is fine Anu. calm down'' I didn't wanted to , I couldn't . This was what I wanted to stay in his arms, feel his skin his scent around me; ''I could have lost you'' He pecked the side of my head; ''Anu calm down, nothing happened and you were very brave today'' I still didn't let him go burying myself into his arms. He walked me to the bed; ''you should rest'' Panic rose in my body as he got up to leave; ''Stay, please!'' I begged. He smiled; ''I am here with you'' That night I slept in his arms not wanting to let him go, he obliged holding me close. But somehow I couldn't sleep soundly . The fear was not leaving my mind, what would have happened if I would have failed to open that lock ? Thinking about it made me bury myself more into him. His rising and falling chest, his warm breath and his calm sleeping face. All of this was my peace, I watched him ,for how long I don't know. Turning I looked at the time it was 4 AM. Ranvijay would be up in an hour, before that I have to do something, its necessary for our future. 

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I knew she would be awake by now, he was so much like her, Queen Mother Rudrani Devi; ''May I step in Granny'' She looked up from the book she was reading . Taking a minute she nodded and I closed the door behind me; ''How are you feeling'' she asked. ''Weak. which I hate feeling right now'' There was a faint smile on her lips, she walked to the large window which overlooked the city; ''I know you are worried. I used to be too. But then it became a part of this life. Like a protocol''  I watched her illuminated side frame, grey strands danced on the pale skin . Her wrinkles screamed the story of her experience. That moment I realised how hard it was to be in her position , to head the most powerful clan. To face everything and to be heartless when you are actually not; ''I want to be his strength, not his weakness like today. I want to prepared for him for me for us. '' She turned and smiled wide; ''US!!!'' I walked and stood next to her; ''Its not going to be easy'' she warned.

''What I faced today was the most difficult part. Please'' She turned hearing the request; ''Our lives look perfect , but we walk on eggshells Ananya. For centuries our family had ruled these lands. We were worshipped then, though the monarchy ended, people still believe in us more than the government, this why we decided to be a part of government . What happened today, might happen again because of someone else .This is just not about us, its about all. More the power , more are the enemies . Are you ready to look beyond Ranvijay''

''Will that benefit him and this family? Will it keep all of us safe'' She grinned wide; ''Yes to some extent '' She answered reading my mind; ''Then I am ready'' She nodded; ''See you later, I am going for a walk after the dawn would like you to join me'' Turning away she stared at the picture of her husband, Ranvijay was so much like him. I watched as she stared at the picture emotionally. It was time for me to leave

When I stepped into my room, he was still in deep sleep. removing my stole I moved into his arms again. He felt my presence and wrapped his arms around me pulling me close. Yes I loved my Prince to maddens.

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''Hukum I can begin with my work'' The young girl named Rekha,barely a year older than me asked timidly. The festive season was around the corner and as per granny's command we had to get the Palace cleaned and decked up. ''Stay out of my study'' Ranvijay sternly commanded and the girl gulped. ''You can start from the kitchen'' Once she left I turned; ''You scared the poor girl'' He just smiled and pecked my forehead, one touch and I melted  leaning  into his arms; ''Be early'' He nodded once and then looked in the direction of the kitchen, convinced he pulled me closer pressing his lips on to mine. A moan escaped my lips and he pulled me closer ''I don't want to go'' he whispered over my lips; ''don't go then'' He took a deep painful breath; ''I will see you in evening'' With heavy steps he left the suit and I decided to clean the study myself. I don't want the poor girl shivering again.

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Moving my eyes across I smiled appreciating my hard work. Study looked clean, just then my eye saw something. The shelf looked tilted, blinking once I went closer and pushed it a little , it rolled opening a hidden room to me. Why didn't he tell me about it while showing off the whole Palace. It was dark , after looking for a minute I finally got the switch as I pressed it, a gasp escaped my lips. Losing my balance I supported myself to the wall. The room was full of paintings and my portraits . He painted me. In every emotion, every colour . I was shocked surprised no frankly I was mesmerised. Was the girl in painting really me or someone else. Because she was perfect beautiful and I wasn't. My fingers travelled through one, it was me in a single white sheet, the other had me dancing he must have painted this after the fest. Another one had me as a bride . My breathing turned hard, never in all years I felt so beautiful . I felt like goddess, an epitome of beauty . The thought made me blush.So this is what I am to him, his ultimate desire. Now its my turn to tell him what I feel for him. 

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I had decided to skip dinner stating that I was unwell. I knew he would come running hearing about it. I was ready. ''Anu'' He barged in looking for me, I stayed where I was without making a sound. I could hear him moving from room to study to kitchen then to other 2 rooms. Finally he came to the porch and turned silent. There was a reason, I had decided to dress myself in the same orange attire which  I had worn on my wedding night, a night I will complete today . Turning around I locked my eyes with him, his eyes drank me in completely but he didn't move. It  didn't matter because it was my turn to take the steps. "how do I look? Better than your paintings ? His eyes widen and then he smiled lowering his eyes. Moving closer I grabbed his shirt pulling him down to my face level; ''I Love you my Prince. With every fiber of my body'' He stood silent watching me like a statue. Other than the wind there was just one sound and that was of our breath. He stared at me without a word; ''Say something, I worked whole day to look like this '' He took a step forward; ''Say it again'' and I did. wrapping his arms around my bare waist he lifted me off the earth twirling me around. The wind moon and the night celebrated our moment so did my heart. 

Deepika

We have been damn worried when we heard of attack on Bhai and Ananya. Veer left immediately. It was when they arrived safety we took a sigh of relief. ''What are you thinking love'' Veer whispered over my skin . ''Bhai and Ananya are unique. So is their story''

Veer leaned on the couch pulling me closer; ''So is ours, we started of as friends and then enemies and now mad lovers'' His words made me smile, yes we are madly in love with each other which I never expected would have ever happen. ''Can I ask you something Dipu'' My eyes turned to him; ''Why are so against meeting or talking to your family'' His question made me uncomfortable. I knew this was coming some or the day, but I am yet not ready; ''Veer I am not ready . Please don't ask anything.'' What should I tell him that my family is thirsty for my blood. That they would kill me the day they get a chance . He thinks I love staying indoors, in reality I am scared to step out. I know they are looking for one chance to get their hands on me and the day they get it. I will never see my family , my Veer again. 

''Love me'' He smiled pressing my body under him on to the couch, his lips captured mine into a passionate kiss. Tugging my shirt he pulled it off my head kissing me all over, parting my legs by his knee he made me aware of his need. He pressed his body on to mine making me gasp, Veer stared into my eyes; ''Never leave me''

''I won't.But what if fate separates us'' He kissed me deep; ''Then I will fight the fate to bring you back''  That made me emotional, I pulled him closer; ''Keep your promise '' slowly he entered me filling me up with his strength and love. We moved  together like one breath till we were breathless. He collapsed on me , burying in face in my neck. encircling my waist his arms pulled me closer to him. Rolling over he bought my half on his ; ''I love you Dipu'' Feeling content I hugged him tight . I know one day I will have to face my fears and fate. But till then I will live my heaven with the man I love . 

Third Person's POV

Rudrani Devi called for her most trusted man Himmat Singh. The man who came to Jaigarh like a dowry, he was her shadow . Someone who stood infront of every problem and danger that came in her way; ''Hukum, Ananya is a kid''

Rudrani Devi smiled; ''She is the one who would be my successor , train her Himmat Singh. Give her the most difficult situations and make her fight them'' Himmat Singh still wasn't sure; ''Hukum, Ranvijay is your successor then why Her''

The Old noble  smiled; ''He is my husband's and my son's successor. I never got mine. Ananya has the quality, her love for Ranvijay is very strong that will motivate her . She will fight all odds for him. I wanted a Royal Bride for him because I felt they are being bought up in that way. But this girl proved me wrong. She didn't care about her fate before stepping out to shoot that man. '' turning to the Royal guard she spoke; ''Do you have any idea what those men could have done if they got their hands on her. When the guards reached on the spot, our side was still on the losing one. Yet she dared. She will make us proud'' Himmat Singh nodded and walked out . Rudrani Devi smiled, she knew Ananya would help Ranvijay in becoming a strong and capable leader.

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Deepika and Veer's story will move to another book . Do let me know I was this. Happy weekend guys.

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