Aradhya entered the palace of Dwarka, and was going towards Dwarkadhish's room to meet him... to calm her racing heart, to get her answers, but looks like Dwarkadhish had some other plans. On the way, she collided with someone and was about to fall but that someone was quick enough to hold her. Aradhya opened her doe eyes, to meet the same eyes that are haunting her ever since she first saw them. 

Tae was also lost in Aradhya's eyes, the childlike innocence of her eyes captivating him. She got up, breaking his trance, An awkward silence surrounding them. 

"Pranipat kumar.", Aradhya said, her sweet voice breaking the awkwardness of the environment.

"Pranipat.", Tae greeted back.

"Aapka parichay?", Aradhya asked, unable to contain her curiosity about this unknown man.

"Mera naam Taehyung hai. Mai Dwarka ka atithi hu, aur aap?", Tae asked, wanting to listen her melodious voice again.

"Mai Aradhya hu, kumar. Dwarka ki praja.", she told.

Both of them were walking side by side, and eventually, they reached the royal garden.

"Toh aap yahan, mahal mein. Koi samasya hai aapko.", asked Tae, wondering what a commoner is doing in the palace.

 "Ji.", Aradhya gave a one word answer, Her heart beating wildly in her chest.

"Kya samasya hai?", asked Taehyung.

"Aap", mumbled Aradhya.

"Kya?", Tae asked, unable to hear what she said.

"Mujhe kshama karein, kumar, kintu kya aap Dwarkadhish ko mere aane ki soochna de sakte hain.", Aradhya said, unable to compose herself anymore.

"Ji.", said Tae, and went towards Govind's room.

As soon as Tae left, Aradhya collapsed on the ground, her eyes brimmed with tears.

Atmika and Shivali's room:

"Kya chal raha hai tumhare dimag mein.", Atmika asked Shivali.

"Dhairya, meri priy behan. Dhairya.", said Shivali, smiling.

"hmmm... vaise, tumse ek baat puchhu?", asked Atmika, knowing very well she can rely on Shivali.

"Do baat puchh lo.", said Shivali, giggling.

"Tumne Kumar Jin ko dekha hai na. Tumhe lagta hai unke paas mayavi shaktiya'n hain?", asked Atmika, thinking.

"Nahi toh. Kyu.", asked Shivali, looking at Atmika.

"Bas yunhi.", replied Atmika, leaving Shivali puzzled, when someone knocked the door.

Atmika opened the door to find Jimin standing there.

"Kumari Atmika!, Baag me ek stree ro rahi hain, kripya aap jaa kar dekh lijiye.", Jimin told her.

"Awashya.", said Atmika and went towards the royal garden along with Shivali, only to find their childhood best friend, Aradhya, sitting there, her cheeks wet with tears.

"Aradhya!", said Atmika, and went near her. Shivali went towards her too.

"Tum ro kyu rahi ho, Aradhya. Koi samasya hai", asked Shivali, the sisters patting her back reassuringly.

Aradhya felt so grateful towards both of her friends right now. Her dilemma wasn't letting her be at peace. Having the company of best friends during hard times is indeed a blessing. Aradhya's sobs started subsiding, the girls sitting by her side, no questions asked anymore. There was only a calming silence in the environment. 

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Tae went in the room of Dwarkadhish, but, he wasn't there. He came back to inform Aradhya about it, only to find her crying. He thought he did something wrong, so, he didn't dare to go near her. Instead, he told Jimin to send Uddhav nandinis to her. Although he didn't know about their friendship, he was sure that Shivali and Atmika will be able to help her.

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"Mujhe kshama karna, sakhi. Kintu ye awashyak tha, tumhari duvidhao'n ke nivaran ke liye.", said Dwarkadhish, standing in a place far away from the palace, a few tears dropped from his eyes, seeing Aradhya cry. But, he wiped those tears soon. Why? Because he was everyone's strength. He had to make everyone smile. Everyone can cry in despair, but he can't. He had to see his loved ones in pain, and still smile, even if his heart is tearing apart. Even after being the almighty, his life was always a battle ground, and he had to fight the battle holding a smile on his face, no matter how many wounds he got.

Finally, an official first meet of Taedhya. It wasn't the best, I know. But just trust him, everything will be fine soon. Also, I wanted to show the girls' bonding in this chapter, so, here we go. Today's chapter was a little emotional, so, let me share a picture I really adore. 

Btw, We've got another character of the story:

Manavi - Jungkook PallaviJha351

Manavi will also come later in the story.