Ranvijay sat near his friend and guard Hemant, it had become a ritual sine they brought  him in injured. Ranvijay could never forget that Hemant took the bullet meant for him. Moving closer he caressed the head of his long time friend. The big guy who could twist neck like fingers now lay silent at the mercy of big machines,''I need you to wake up Hemant or I don't know what will I do.''

Ranvijay covered his face, he was pained beyond words and his anger knew no bounds. For years he had tried to end all kinds of danger, given chances to their foes to amend but now he regretted it. They seemed to have forgotten who he was and what power he held. It was time he go back to his old ways and this time he wasn't ready to spare any one.

''Hukum'' Ranvijay felt a soothing palm on his shoulder. He knew it was Badal, Hemant's son.

''I am fine Badal. Was just trying to emotionally blackmail your dad.'' Badal gave him a smile, Ranvijay frowned, ''What is it?''

Badal huffed and narrated about Vikram and his bide , also about the commotion in the family. Ranvijay raked his fingers through his hair, ''Thanks for the surprise and saving me from the shock. Let me just cool things down for the new couple. Take care of Hemant and call me if you need something.'' Badal nodded

Ranvijay walked out of the apartment as he made his way to the main Palace. His thoughts lingering at the history of his family, all the men of Rathore clans were just same, mad in love. 

***

Vikram felt immensely tired after the grilling session he had with his family. He just wanted to crash on the bed and sleep. The emotional drama had left him worn out. Vikram entered his suited and locked the door firm behind him, moving to the bedroom he kicked of his shoes, threw off his tshirt propelling on bed on face. 

''Wow! It amazes me to see that you aren't affected a bit about your deeds.'' Sona's bitter voice slashed his ear drums. Vikram sat up, ''Now what happened to you.''

She laughed as if he cracked a joke making his frown, he rubbed his forehead, ''If you are in a mood to joke, lets talk later. I am too worn out of any of this.'' He threw his body again on the bed

Sona glared at his resting form. She had been burning in anger over his betrayal . There was no way she could wait for a minute. Walking to him she slapped his naked back, ''How could you sleep after betraying me this bad.''

Vikram opened his eyes slowly, they were now turning dark. He was pissed that no one understood his plight right now. Controlling his anger he sat up, ''get over with it.''

''You lied to me. You never told me that you were a Royal. All this time I had been living a mirage, something which never existed. You took advantage of my innocence. You didn't even bother to tell me during our courtship or marriage and then you bring me here to meet your weird family''

Vikram stared at Sona for good 10 mins, ''Did I force you into this marriage or relationship. And what lie are you talking about. I told you I am from a business family precisely hotelier and that's true. About my Royal lineage, it was to protect my family. There has been absolutely no lie.''

''Protect your family!'' She mimicked . ''I am sure their heinous past must have drawn them to the verge that they need protection.'' She spat

Vikram could take all said to him but his family meant all. In a flash he had her pinned against the wall, his hand caging her dangerously, ''Talk about me an not my family. They have nothing to do with it.''

''really? I doubt that. '' She had a smug smile on her lips. 

Vikram didn't wanted to hurt her but she was crossing her limits, ''I didn't force this relationship on you nor this marriage. I proposed , that our family take this forward but you turned desperate to be my wife. So stop blaming me.'' 

''I wasn't desperate but foolish to trust a man like you.''

''Man Like me? '' That hurt him. ''I guess you are better as Rathore guest than my wife. He picked up the phone and asked for a staff to escort his wife to a guest suit. Though it shocked Sona, but she took a breather as she was able to create the distance as per her brother's advice.

***

''Hey Vansh, wanna join us for a movie.'' Asked the most good looking girl of his class. She knew who he was and had plans to make him fall for him. This would set her life for life, little did she knew that his heart had been taken by someone long back. Vansh stepped away from her, ''No, I have work at home.''

The girl made a face but was determined to have him in his life. Vansh stepped out of the engineering wing of the university. He had no intention to go abroad and study, he had opted for one the best best university in the region and made sure that Chitra too studies there once she reaches the age. He was in the final year of engineering and Chitra had started the first year in hotel management.

He waited for her at the exit of her department, she had taken hotel management with a dream to be a part of Rathore hotels. 

Vansh smiled when she came into his vision, and it vanished in a moment when she shyly accepted a yellow rose from a guy, 'You need a lesson.' When Chitra's eyes met his, a deep blush covered her cheeks. She lowered her eyes walking past him and Vansh followed after giving his competition a stern look. 

''Who was he?'' he asked. She didn't reply, instead picked her pace. Vansh's took long steps , grabbed her arm and pulled her along. He took her to a corner and pushed her against the wall, ''Who was he? and why are you running from me.''

''Hukum, I want to make a life. I am her to give shape to my dream , please don't kill it before it blooms.''

''Who was he?'' He reported 

''I am not going to answer that.'' Chitra refused to be affected by him. Vansh smiled, he leaned closer. Compared to his tall and strong form she was smaller and delicate.

''Say that again looking into my eyes.''

Chitra was scared, she feared what would happen if Sitara discovered their closeness. Closing her eyes, she gathered all the required courage, lifting her eyes she locked them with Vansh's, ''I am not going to answer any of your questions as you have no right to ask me anything.''

''Wow! I love your eyes.'' He deflated her courage in one go

''Hukum, you will have to back off or I will speak to your mother.''

''Go speak to my father and grand parents too. If you think this would stop me, you are wrong. I am not backing out now, nor in future. Listen to me carefully Chitra, I am in love with you and just you and nothing can stop having you in my life.'' He leaned and pecked her cheek. ''Now be a good a good girl and get in the car.''

''I will come by my own.''

''Chitra do you want me to carry you.''

Chitra gulped, she gripped the bag hard against her chest. She had known Vansh since they were kids, he wasn't the one just to express in words, he was the man of actions and if he acted she would never be able to enter the campus again.

''Made the decision?'' He asked breaking her thoughts. She just nodded, he moved out of the way giving her space to move. She walked towards the car with her low, Vansh smirked and followed. He was determined to keep her close, he had waited for her to accept him but she kept refusing and he was forced to force her.

***

Dev kept pacing worried, he had never expected his little sister to hide things from him. The family had gone tense when she went untraceable. It was after week when she called and informed him about her wedding. He had scolded her bad but blood dried in his veins when he discovered whom she married. Above all, he had been madly in love with his enemy's daughter.

Rolli's innocent face , her dimpled smile danced in front of his eyes. He had been in love with her for almost  4 years, not once she disclosed her truth. He smirked, a true Royal. She claimed all broken when he decided to break up but he knew better. He thanked his stars that he decided to break up but now he was worried about Sona.

''Dev, what's wrong? You haven't eaten since you have landed.'' Netra asked worried

''Sona has married Vikram Rathore. I have to get her out before its too late.''

Netra's eyes turned wide. She was numb for sometime, ''What are you planning to do?''

''that jerk never told her about his reality. She was being mislead , she just discovered and is scared. I have asked her to somehow create distance from him. I have to get her out of that place before its too late.'' Dev left the room but Netra stayed back frozen, he mind had started working. A small devilish smile covered her lips, 'For years I have looked for one way to plant a mole between Rathores but I failed. Not anymore. Finally, this waste girl will of of some use to me.'

She knew what she had to do, she was aware that Sona trusted Dev more than anyone and now she was going to manipulate this emotion. Her eyes went to Dev's phone, she took Sona's number and left the room.

Netra took a deep breath and dialled Sona, ''What have yo done foolish girl? For so many years I had done all to protect my son and you walked straight into their den. I am sure, you must have teamed up with them to have my son killed. ''

''No, I would never do a thing t harm my Anna. I didn't knew he was a Rathore of Jaigarh. I am waiting for Anna to help me out of this place.'' Sona sounded desperate.''

''And how? Those Royals won't allow you to step out of their reach till they dig all about you and that means death sentence for us.'' Netra sounded so scared that It scared Sona to bones. She had always believed Netra to be someone heartless and not scared of anyone but they way her voice came shook Sona hard and the she said something which made Sona sweat in fear. ''And so you think they would spare your father and your brother? No, they would kill them first for sheltering us. What did you do?''

Sona wiped her sweaty forehead . ''No, nothing will happen. Anna will figure things out. he will get me out of here.''

''And they will let you go , just like that. I am sure they have a doubt on you and after you pulled a little stunt with your husband. If you keep fighting and behaving with him in this manner, they will discover about us in no time.''

For the first time in years, Netra's words sounded meaningful to her, ''What should I do?''

Netra smirked, ''Act normal. Win their trust, they should give the quest up to get the depth about your family . Do all to win their trust, till we figure out a way to get to out.''

''Will that take so long?'' Sona asked worried

''Yes, Rathore Palace is a dungeon and you can only step out when they want you to. And for that, you need their trust. Remember Sona, Even Dev won't be able to help you till you win the trust of Rathores, and beware of Ranvijay Rathore. he is the most dangerous of all.''

"I will do my best.''

''And talk to me not to Dev, because he would risk his life and all of us for you. Sometimes one has to use brain than strength. I hope you understand.''

''I do''

''Good, now go back to your husband and dont give him any reason to doubt you. He is the only one whose trust can win you the trust of other Rathores.'' They concluded the call and Netra smirked, 'I will manipulate your love for my son in my favor. I will have my revenge now.'

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