Raghuveer 

Its morning and I am anxious, today there is a cultural fest at Raksha's college and Ananya is performing. I am excited and little confused...what should I wear. I am worrying as if its my test. Smiling at my reflection I slapped my head when I heard a knock. ''Veer are you there..''

Bhai !!! this early..I pulled open the door taking Bhai in my suite; ''What can I do for you Bhai'' He gave me his dimpled smile; ''nothing actually I wanted that veergarh hotel project file, Granny told me its with you''

''Yes Bhai..I will get it'' Right when I was about to get the file my mobile buzzed...Ananya!!! I turned to bhai; ''its in my cupboard , right shelf drawer'' I moved out to take the call...what Ananya told me dropped my heart ...closing my eyes I try all to control my anger . I calmed Ananya walking back inside...Bhai stood there reading the file..my fingers curled how could he stoop so low..; ''Why did you kidnap Ananya..!!!!'' Bhai had his back to me...I could feel his muscle stiffen..he turned and looked at me sharply; ''And who said that you''

''Bhai this not an answer to my question...'' I was adamant , he smirked and took a step forward ; ''Veer...I am your brother , its me you should be trusting not a random girl'' He squeezed my shoulder with a warning in his eyes ....but I couldn't how could he , my patience gave up; ''Then you shouldn't have kidnapped and threatened that random girl. Instead of that you should have asked your own sister the reason for this anger ..her frustration annoyance towards her own family '' Bhai's stare turned dangerous, he is intimidating . He has been bought up in a way that made him believe to be a boss. We respect him , but that doesn't mean he can do whatever her likes. Specially with Ananya , yes she is special....special to Raksha and to me too. She trusted me as a friend and I am going to keep it...lost in my thoughts I forgot Bhai was still in my room...when my eyes moved he was right infront of me ...he smiled cupping my cheek; ''Veer !!!! My brother...you have grown up...happy about that...'' I was confused looking at his smiling face, suddenly he was serious; ''Veer you have missed a whole trimester...I think you should go back and complete it . Our family won't be able to take a failure''

''I am not a failure...and please stop bossing around . I don't need your advice. Right now just answer me; '' I growled

Bhai took a step forward whispering in his usual intimidated way; ''yes I did , will do it again if required...now suit up we have to leave for Raksha's college....not to forget AS A FAMILY'' With that he walked out,  I was still thinking when he called me out again;  ''I know what should do when my family is concern ...and Veer trust you blood. It would be better you stay out of this matter....for all our sake''

  All my life I respected this man who looks like a devil to me....after this function I am going to speak to my parents and granny..Bhai will be sorry .  

Ranvijay

As I prowled towards my suite...the staff gave me the way moving aside quickly. They knew I was mad...Yes, right now I am murderous .How dare you Ananya, I wanted things to be smooth between us. But you want them to get twisted...bagging the file down on my study table , I removed my jacket throwing it one corner. As it made the contact with the hard floor , there was a soft metallic jingle. Which halted my steps, Anu's anklet...I picked it up from the floor...strangely I am calm...composed free of my rage .

I picked it from Veer's shelf....I saw it there when I was searching for the file, I knew it was hers. The night when we were together  , while untying her legs I noticed she was wearing just one...it looked beautiful , shinning like a star in her ankle ...Suddenly my mind chided me; 'That's stealing...'

'No it isn't , I just took what's mine.....Anu belongs to me and everything that's hers is now mine...bringing it to my eye level I started rotating it...it made a beautiful jingles , soothing mu inner being. I am smiling now ....taking it on to my palm and gazing for few minutes. I could feel my heart swelling...it started beating rapidly and I closed my eyes again....all I could see was my Anu...my lips made the contact with the cold metal, heating every nerve of my body up. 'you are mine Anu...you like it or not...no one will ever be able to take you from me, Not even you. Veer will have to step back because I will make him do that...you are such an innocent soul Anu. You thought you can fight me with Veer...??? I scoffed...how can they be on one side when has to be on my side...I am sorry Veer , I would have given my life for you but not Anu. You will leave for London in next 24 hrs

Quickly dressing up I just had one motivation to go in this fest, Anu . She is performing and I am not missing this for anything on this planet. I haven't seen her for a week as Veer dropped and picked Raksha from her college...I need to see her. ANu should be reminded constantly whom she belongs to.... I have to speak to her . Convince her for a date...that word made me smile...I don't date...but I will to get her....to make her mine... this way or that ...

I never wanted to come for this college fest, but refusing granny was out of the question and then Anu...for her I had to . As we walked inside we were greeted in a grand way. Granny holds lot of power and looking at these bowed heads , joined palms ....they respect her...and more than respect ,they fear her. I am an awe of her, even after monarchy ended in our country. Granny with her wit and brain held her position . Because of Rajamata Rudrani devi our family is so respected.. We were directed to our VIP seats..Raksha got up...and I held her arm; ''where are you going '' Raksha's light eyes were spitting fire at me ; ''None of your business..CROWN Prince''

Why is my baby so venomous towards me, why can't she understand that if she leaves from her place. She will have to face granny's wrath...for now I have make Raksha stay here; ''Fine Princess..then take this as an order from Crown Prince...before I get you grounded for life..'' Raksha's eyes went wide and then started filling up with tears...Oh!!! I hate myself..Raksha jerked my hand and took her seat...I saw her wiped her cheek and then she messaged someone, before getting into the role of the princess.

The performances started and I started looking at my watch. They were good problem was that I wasn't interested. Just when I thought of leaving curtains went up...four girls dressed in ethnic attire ready to start their performance ...they stood in a circular form...two off have them had their back at us...once the song started so did the girls ...the two with their back to audience turned and their stood my object of interest....She had that transparent veil on her eyes...and same cloth was tied around her skirt moving around her bosom...Why was she wearing something so revealing...some boys at the back whistled. My fingers curled unknowingly ...I was angry ...once chance and I will drag her out of this place...how dare she dress up that way......

Ananya

Our University was like a party venue, it was the cultural fest and Royal family were the guests of honour . I was anxious to meet Raksha as as much as mine this was her act too. I was dressed in ethnic attire as I was doing a folk performance with a group, I was dead nervous and wanted Raksha to tell me once that all will be fine...

Our drama professor asked to be ready as next was my performance, now I am restless . Then my mobil pinged ; 'All the best Ananya ...sorry I am here with Granny and you how she is 👹' I laughed at her message , now I am ready ...guess this is why we are best friends....I walked out of the green room with the other three girls we had to cover our head with veil till our nose...we walked on to the stage and stood in our beginning postures...slowly curtains went up and music started following it was a folk song...we started slowly with the pace of the music ...I slowly picked the flow...our movements were going smooth , we heard few applauds and whistles . In few movements we had to twirl around while rotating all over the stage..during one such steps  I turned towards the audience. Call it fear or pure coincidence..my eyes got locked with the person I hated the most..my veil was transparent and I felt his eyes boring into mine. I wanted to turn my eyes away...but I couldn't...I fear this man so much that even my eyes are scared of defying him...he kept them holding with his eyes and I kept dancing like his puppet. I am sweating ..I did all movements but I couldn't turn my eyes away from his...there was a lot of whistling and  comments ..but I am deaf..I could hear them yet not...the song is just of 3 min...but seems to 30 hrs to me. God!! Why is it not ending ...I really want to run...run from this guy. If there is a place where his eyes can't reach ...I just know one this I will do all to escape this guy...just then the song ended and I took a sigh of relief...once curtains went down I ran to the green room...but my fate...my escape was short...

Quickly moving to the green room I pulled out all jewellery off my body, walking inside the washroom I splashed cold water on my face...his eyes,  why are they not leaving me. moving back in the room I crashed on the chair...leaning my head back I closed my eyes...I need a break. 

Some minutes later I felt someone's eyes on me , but I had locked the door after getting in...still why do I feel a presence ....'check it out you idiot' chided my mind...and I obeyed my stupid mind . There stood my nemesis , the man I feared... prince RanVijay ...he had locked me to my chair ....his face was just few inches from me...; 'now what' What should I do...'scream' spoke my brain but he answered; ''Don't even try, I just know one way to shut your mouth...and I won't hesitate''

''H..how did you get in?'' I stammered...he smiled and , moment I was off the chair and the floor. My chest of Plastered to his . He was holding with an arm around my waist...my feet were dangling as if gravity refused its affect on me...I was gaping at him like an idiot...he smiled; ''Anu you shouldn't have told our little secret to Veer....you should know , no one can come between us''

''There is no us...and now let me go'' I squirmed to free my self he twirled me around pushing me to the wall...he was dangerously close to me; ''listen to me ...its only us. Good news for you, Veer will be leaving for London and this all your fault '' He then took a good look at me from head to toe...I went nervous...leaning closer his lips brushed along my skin. I tried as much as I could to create a distance.  He grabbed my face turning it to him; ''next time you feel like showing your body ...give me a call. Don't you  dare wear such clothes again..Or...'' He pulled me close placing his lips on my cheek  , giving me one hard kiss there....he left  moving backwards...I kept shivering standing at my place ....he pulled the door open and walked out. I collapsed ....'get up you idiot, leave before he comes back..' Grabbing my things I ran out...but day had a lot more left for me...passing through one of the rooms I heard some voices...someone seemed to be in pain. I peed through the window...Jeevan Oh my god...he was lying on the floor all bruised groaning in pain...there were few men standing  in each corner. suddenly Jeevan got a kick in his stomach; ''leave him please we won't repeat it...''

I blinked wait that was Sangam's voice....I tried to look more , what I saw dried my blood..RanVijay stood tall looming dangerously over them ; He squatted down; ''Haven't your parents taught you how to behave with girls...will you whistle around if it was your sister..''

Jeevan pleaded; ''I won't whistle even if its my wife ...please let me go'' Ranvijay grabbed their heads banging them together; ''its your last chance..'' I covered my mouth , these two will need stitches for their wounds...Run Ananya before he discovers you..my legs weren't moving out of fear I quickly hid behind a pillar...I heard fainting footsteps...taking a deep breath I quickly moved out to meet a smiling Ranvijay... ; ''Looks like you can't keep away from me...'' He came closer locking me to the wall ... ''Don't worry soon there will no distance between us and those guys will never whistle at you again...I will keep you safe...'' 

My eyes went wide....he tortured them for me..Oh My God this man is mad...I have to get away from him. Pushing him away I ran off....all I heard was his roaring laughter 

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Long wait. Sorry for that...life is quite busy.

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