Hrisha's POV

I came to Mira's home in her palanquin. I must say her house looks so exquisite and big . There are separate chambers for each family member with garden .

I am alloted a lavish room in Mira's chamber . I met her dad too , he was very grateful to me for saving her beloved daughter . I understand that protective nature for I am also a single child to my parents.

I wonder if my parents are missing me or happy that they got riddance from a brat . God would be laughing looking at my state right now , the girl who used to hate history to the core now ended up becoming history . I am sure my hooligans might be panicking on not finding me in the camp .

To be honest , i am still scared with the events that took place recently. I mean why me ! What's the purpose of me to be here ? After giving it some thought, i have decided to stay in Mira's home for some time till i figure out my way back home . I also wonder about the man , he was wearing a mask and i hope he is fine.

"May i come in " someone said banging the door lightly. It's already morning, i think they come have come to check upon me .

"Come in "

"Our lady has ordered us to help you get ready for today " entered a young woman lightly dressed with ornaments than Mira along with other women .

"You are " i asked not able to get her identity.

"I am the servant of this household, miss and my lady's personal servant in waiting" She said bowing to me .

"You mean Mira"

"Yes, miss"

Then i freshen up and they get busy in making me ready. First they washed my face nicely, help me take a bath which i tried to refuse but they were so adamant that i had to let them . Now they are helping me get dressed in this bulky lehenga which looks so uncomfortable to me . I have never been a fan of traditionals .

"Can't i wear something less heavy, like you all are wearing" I ask to her .

"No miss, you are of noble birth so you can't dress like us and you can wear anything else but they will be of same weight" she replied being little amazed by question.

I slept at night wearing a heavy dress too . Mira thought my dress was little out of the place which would shock everyone so she sneaked me in and gave me one of her dress

"We are done , miss "

" Waoo " I see myself in the mirror and am amazed. I never thought traditional would suit me .

"Thank you" i smile to them .

"It's our obligation miss . You may proceed our lady is waiting for you outside in the garden " she says to me pointing out .

I move out towards the garden and there i see a beautiful table upon which food dishes are laid upon . Beside them is standing Mira in her gorgeous attire .

"Morning, Mira " I say going close to her .

"Good morning , didi " she replied hugging me .

(A/N- didi means sister )

"Let's have breakfast. See , for you i set up this table in the open thinking you would like it " She said to me happily.

"I love it " I said taking my seat .

Some women whom I assume to be Mira's house helpers serve us food and we start eating.

"Mira , i didn't see your Mom " I ask while eating.

"Ohh .. " her face looks little sad

"She is no more " she manages to speak out .

"Am sorry, I didn't know . She would be proud to see her daughter with me " I joke a bit and she laughs .

"Tell me about yourself, di . Where are you from "

" Ahh How do I tell you this . I may look alike to you all but i belong from a faraway place where things are little bit different " I said trying to be honest and hoping for her to understand.

" I am a bit weak in geography so i will not stress about that part . Tell me more about yourself, your friends there and how you came here " she speaks looking interestingly at me .

"I was on a Trek with my friends when I slipped and landed here having lost my route . I am a single child of my parents and they are historians means they research about past . My life there was amazing , we wear lighter clothes there and sometimes party all night " I say imagining about my life in Delhi .

"Partyy?" She asks being confused.

" Uhmm .. It's like people wearing short or funky outfits gathering together at night and dancing to music , eating tasty foods , playing games , talking and doing whatever they like " I never thought party would have such a big definition.

"Wow that sounds fun "

"It is . I can arrange one for you if you would like that "

" I would love that " She replies smiling. Her smile is literally so elegant like a princess.

"By the way , I am an economist with profession. In my home , i was also famous for playing a musical instrument"

" Economist? Dad would love you for that" Her face has a smile again . I have noticed she smiles often .

"Whyy " I ask not able to understand that special thing.

"Our Lord is the minister of finance and commerce in His majesty 's government" replies her lady in waiting coming forward to wash her hands .

" Waitt! I am in a minister 's house " I shout not able to grasp her words .

"Riti , wash Di's hands too . And yea I am the daughter of the minister of finance and it's not that big of a deal to shout . I will not kidnap you " she says the first part to her lady in waiting and the latter to me. 

"Why didn't you tell me this earlier"

"Because you never asked. Simple ." She replies with a smirk on her face .

"Fine " I sigh accepting defeat.

"Come I will show you something" she drags me towards the outer garden which is much more vast than the one we were in .

The area was being decorated with flower garlands and leaves . People were busy moving around and decorating things .

"Is it some festival today" i ask Mira

"The festival is there but in some days not today . Today , the crown prince is visiting us and it's after ten years so we are welcoming him a bit grandly " She replied to me getting busy in overseeing the decorations.

" Ten years? Doesn't he live here " Interest kicks me in as i sit beside her .

" Well come I will tell you the secret " She whispers getting close to me .

"The crown prince is only for the namesake. The king loved the former queen dearly but she died giving birth to the prince therefore the king exiled him in the Dzongri hills. He has lived there with the  Heitie tribes since his birth  who are infamous for being wolfish and ruthless  . Since he was the first born of the king , he was named as his majesty 's successor The crown prince but rumours are that he will be deposed this time "
Mira continues to me in her light tone .

"Isn't that cruel ? Why don't the citizens speak up for him ?" I almost shout when she puts her hand on my mouth .

"You can't speak like that about King here , Hrisha di . That was cruel but as the time went by his royal highness adjusted himself with the selfish nature of the surroundings. The fact that he is still alive living with the Heitie speaks volume about his power . There have been rumours that he had killed a lion with his bare hands and had burnt a forest there . Anybody who dares go against him is killed . He wears a mask and nobody has seen his face entirely. He  has killed everyone who saw even a glimpse of him without a mask . Hence people are afraid of him and call him cruel " Mira manages to complete but i could sense the fear in her voice .

"But why is he here this time ?" I question.

"In some days , there will be a rain ritual which is one of the most important festivals held here once in every  ten years . The ritual can only be performed by the crown prince. Maharani Naika devi tried so many times to place replace her son but some ministers always support him in the court including my dad " She explains to me .

"So your dad likes him ?" I ask her to which her face becomes sad .

"Yes . I always tell dad to keep away from him but he just never listens to me. The crown prince is dangerous, i can't even bear to see him but dad and commander uncle always takes his side "

"Hrisha di , listen , keep away from him when he comes okay ? He is really cruel and won't think before killing somebody. I will go and see the other decorations , you stay here " She first warns me and then walks somewhere.

After sitting there for some minutes, i start feeling bore so I think to take a stroll and digest all the things she told me .

Wait ! That means the crown prince is Ahil Pashyutap if this is Sakhya Dynasty. The ruthless and cruel prince who was abandoned by his father and who will later fall in love , have a great love story and a reign is him . Why didn't I think of this earlier ?! I wonder how the tides will turn for him to become the greatest monarch in history of India from the forsaken prince . Interesting it seems but painful it really is !

Then i realise that I have lost my way . This house more like a villa has so many routes that I have no idea how to go back . Problems of being rich !

Just then I see a child near me with tomato in her hands aiming towards someone . I follow her direction to see three - four men standing there with one's back facing me . The man is wearing a  black magnificent tunic and that's when I realise that the child is aiming for him to turn and he is about to tun . Shit ! Mira worked so hard for the preparation, I am sure she wouldn't like to see her guests angry .

I run towards that man as fast as i can holding my skirt up and barely manages to catch that tomato . The child runs after seeing me there and i almost fall down as i step on my skirt .

I close my eyes anticipating the pain but i never feel it as i feel a strong pair of hands encircling my waist keeping me from falling . I open my eyes to see the same man i had saved earlier today. Black clothes, black mask . Is he the crown prince?

He looks at my eyes for a moment . His eyes devoid of any emotion as if staring into my soul .

"Youu" I speak but my words come out as a whisper.

"His royal highness, are you fine " the other man speak and he leaves my waist making me stand on my feet  .

Author's Note

His royal highness - crown prince

His majesty - king

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Hrisha finally meets the crown prince officially .

Sorry for late update as I was unwell with fever for a week .

Next chapter is Ahil's POV, day after tomorrow update .

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