''We should look for him.'' Agni insisted

''We will but before that dad should be informed.'' Rolli pulled her phone out to inform Ranvijay when Agni's words made her disconnect

''I felt he knew you.''

''Why?''

''His eyes, they never followed your movements or else it wouldn't have been difficult to lock you down for few minutes. They were focused on your face. Is there anyone who could do this Hukum?''

Rolli thought, could it beDev? But then why would he attack her? Why wouldn't he just walk in from the front door and speak to her? Or was it someone from their decade old enemy . As the realisation dawned, she knew it would be best that the family should be informed. 

***

Sona nervously stepped into the university campus, it was her first day. She didn't wanted to continue as she had made up her mind to leave after the tiff with Vikram but Dev asked her to put a show. She believed him and decided to do as said.

''3rd floor, 5th room from the stairs is your classroom.'' Sona jolted when she heard a familiar voice behind her. Amba gave a soft smile as Sona stared at her confused.

''So you are going to follow me here too.'' Sona asked a little miffed about her privacy being interrupted

Amba smiled, ''I have been appointed your guard because we are going to be classmates.''

Sona was beyond pissed, ''What a way make one feel like a prisoner even after being free.''

The young guard couldn't stand the bitterness towards the family she respected more than her life. Taking a step she looked straight into Sona's eyes, ''trust me Princess, you never would want to know what captivity means. They trust you and I request you never to break that.''

''Or what?'' Sona challenged

''Jaigarh can die and kill for the family you are a part off. They are worshipped, and you know what happened when ones Gods are attacked.'' The message was loud and clear. 

'Taking a step back she gestured Sona to take a lead. Sona knew it was a warning, the guards were too loyal to get friendly until they trusted her completely. She wanted some private time to contact Dev but with Amba around she knew it wasn't possible. Sona had noticed the brigade of guards Rathores had , not to forget the females. They came from small tribes and were lethal in every sense. She decided to let Dev know about the danger here.

By the time day came to an end ,Sona was impressed with the University Infrastructure and staff, she could easily make out why people around had all praises for the Rathores. She shook her head, 'they are good at masking their darkness with all these stuff.' Her thoughts broke when her guard asked her to get in the vehicle.

***

Hemant's revival bought a wave of happiness in Rathore household and the staff. Ranvijay had hugged his long time friend the moment he could sit straight. 

''I am not going to die till I am sure all around you is safe.'' Hemant said with a smile.

''That relives me now as I don't think this would ever happen.'' Ranvijay replied. Ananya smiled watching the duo and decided to leave when Hemant's voice held her back, ''Hukum, we have to be careful. They won't sit back quietly. They will attack again''

''We will tackle that, for now you take rest.'' Ranvijay replied

Ananya looked over her shoulder, without a word she stepped out walking out of the Staff Quarters. She halted when she felt someone behind her, ''Find them all and keep an eye on them. If required, I will used all of them in our favour'' The figure nodded disappearing next moment.

Ananya shut her eyes tight to get rid of the nagging feeling which had been troubling her for days. 'Keep my family safe.' Making a small prayer she walked off towards the Palace, her heart and mind still disturbed with the nagging feeling. Attack on Rolli had alerted her and she knew she had to be ready. She just wished that she would be quicker than the enemies. 'What if I am not?' The feeling came back, she shook her head shaking the negativity out of the head.

***

''Fine go! But you should be in by 8 PM.'' Sitara ordered her daughter who beamed being permitted to attend the fresher's party at her campus

''Yes Ma! I will be in by 7:30 PM. I promise.'' Chitra replied pinching her throat making Sitara smile. She often wondered whom had her daughter taken after. Neither she nor her husband were emotional like Chitra. She was innocent sweet and expressive with million dreams in her eyes.

Chitra gave a tight hug before taking flight, ''Where are you going?''

''To thank Hukum! He gave me the idea to give you a puppy face look.'' Chitra replied running away. Sitara shook her head, she felt obliged for the way Royals treated them and their kids but somewhere she was scared too.

''What worries you now?'' Baljit asked his wife

''I don't want her to make a mistake hard to rectify.''

''She won't.'' Baljit assured, Sitara nodded not willing to stretch the topic but she had seen how Vansh looked at her daughter. She couldn't stop him but she was willing do all to Chitra talking the wrong route.

Chitra danced her way into the Palace running straight to the main hall. She was aware it was the time for the family to catch up but she was just too excited to see Ranvijay.

As her legs approached the room, she could hear the family talking and discussing random things. Chitra cleared her throat and knocked the door softly, silencing the whispers.

She waited for someone to call her in, instead Vansh pulled open the door making her cheeks flush. Chirta lowered her head, fixed her eyes on the earth and walked in like a robot to avoid Vansh.

Chitra didn't see where she was going and  dashed against the sofa. Vikram steadied her, ''Watch where you are going and what are you searching on the floor?''

She looked up and vigorously shook her head from side to side, not able to speak due to Vansh's presence.

''Why are your cheeks flushed? Is it about a guy?'' Ananya teased, Chitra blinked and started sweating. She heard Vansh's chuckle making her all the way more nervous.

Rolli smiled but her eyes didn't miss Vansh's body language and Chitra's nervous form. She had a doubt on Vansh but now it looked confirmed. She decided to speak to him later. Rolli didn't wanted Chitra being pulled in any kind of trouble  at the end, it would be her who would suffer.

Ranvijay hushed everyone, ''Yes Chitra!''

''I came to thank you! Ma permitted me to attend fresher's party at campus.'' She replied grinning wide

''What party? I am not aware of any such party!'' Vansh asked

''Its fresher's party Hukum and only freshers are invited. Sorry to say , you belong to the senior brigade, and that too from a different course.'' Chitra taunted sweetly. Vansh's brow went up, he had accepted the unspoken challenge from her.

Ranvijay got up, walked to her, ''You are permitted , that's good but don't do a thing which makes your mother angry or disappoints me.'' She nodded, smiling he added, ''And you are not allowed to date. I hope those blushing cheeks are not because of a guy.''

''NO! I just got nervous speaking to mom.'' Chitra replied, still very nervous. Vansh coughed and she ran off after greeting all.

'Party without me, not happening and its my duty to keep my Dad's words. You are not allowed to date anyone, but me. I will bring you back on time.'

Vansh grinned to self, he lifted his eyes and met that of Dipika's she gave him a silent warning against doing anything stupid. In reply, he mouthed a kiss in her direction with a wink.

***

Dev inspected his wound in the mirror, it was almost an inch deep. The Royal Princess was fierce, she knew how to use her strengths.  A sense of pride washed over his heart, wasn't her bravery was the reason he had fallen for her. She was unique, a mix of courage an compassion. She didn't shy from her feelings for him. 

He had changed his hotel the same day as his informed had informed about the Ranvijay Rathore's order the inspect each guest. He had been lucky to escape before the authorities could know of his little stunt. Little did Rathores knew he was now staying in Grand Place, a Rathore property  under a pseudo name. He was waiting for the right moment to meet Sona and take her away from Jaigarh. he then had plans to come back and look for ways to avenge his loss. He took a deep breath closing his eyes, Rolli's  dimpled smile flashed behind those closed eyes.

Dev placed his palms on the wall, leaning his head against it. Her scent still lingered in his breaths, her smiles still lit his dark days and her laughter still echoed his silence. 

'I love her! Even after knowing she is my enemy I love her, and will always do. I can't stand distance from her, not now not ever.'

'What's the point of these thoughts? She will never be yours' Laughed the devil in him

''She is mine! She has always been mine! From the day I saw her the first time. The moment she decided to help a friend taking his place as a jockey. I had loved her more when she bluntly questioned me about my feelings about her. I wrote my life in her name when she confessed she like me. There never would be anyone else but her and I know same goes with her.'

Dev smiled, walking lazily  towards the full length mirror. He stared at the man looking into his eyes, the guy had did nice job with prosthetic making him look in 40s. He knew, he didn't had much time. It was just a day and he had to reach Sona anyhow.

Though his plan was just to take away Sona, he wasn't aware that life going to bring him on cross roads. His one step was going to declare a war and destruction for many whom he had not even known off

***

 Vikram felt disturbed about the attack on Rolli. He rode the most dangerous horse of his stable. He had been running all in his mind but couldn't think off one way to reach the enemy. There should be  some way, some clue which would help him nab the enemy.

Vikram pushed the horse to ride faster and jumped over the obstacle. He had now started worrying about his family. 

'If I get one clue on you, I swear I am going to rip you...all of you with bare hands.'  He pushed his horse to jump higher.

Badal watched Vikram's madness for sometime, he waved so that Vikram looks at him and he did. Vikram slowed and rode towards Badal, ''It better should be important.'' Vikram warned

Badal smirked, least affected by the threat, ''I have a lead..about Netra. She was last seen somewhere near Suryagarh. Looks like she came to meet someone.''

Vikram had all the attention, ''Who could it be?''

''Your grandmother. Vasudha Mahendra Singh! ''

''Do you have her location!''

''No! working on it Badal replied.

Vikram thought, ''Then keep working and find her, and better if you find Netra. I want to reach all of them before my family does. ''

''And what will you do.''

Vikram smirked like a devil, ''Kill them! All'' Turning to Badal he warned, ''Before that, lets just start with digging the support. I hope you understood.''

Badal smiled , he walked off leaving Vikram alone. Little did Vikram knew that even after the best of the plans, life was going to take an unexpected turn in just few days. The mere foundation of Rathores was going to get hit shaking all of them to the core.

***

Netra had stared turning clod feet, every time she thought of Rathores , her husband's limp body danced infront of her eyes. She could still remember how a single young Sitara created a havoc in their Palace. If a single Sitara was this capable, she could only wonder about the rest.

She suddenly wanted to leave all and run away, but time was going to write its own story. She was going to face her foes and soon.

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