''You threatened my friend! Did you?'' Rolli asked Vikram who sat watching live cricket series, unmoved by her anger. ''Vicky, I am asking something''

''Yes I did, and he never took you as a friend. That moron had been eyeing you for long. Instead of thanking me you are throwing glares at me.''

''Vicky I can take care of myself.''

''I know, still I will intervene every time I feel its necessary.'' He replied, his eyes focused on his sister as she stood with a big frown on her face and arms crossed over her chest. He smiled, grabbed her arm pulling her down next to him. Pulling her in an arm hug, he pinched her cheek with other hand, ''Dad always used to talk about your Royal frown, trust me its amazingly cute.'' She still kept her annoyed expression but jumped when he poked her. ''So the Princess is ticklish.'' he teased as she quickly ran away.

Vikram's expression turned harsh from the soft one, leaning back he recalled how he had heard Rolli's so called friend about drugging her on a coming party. She had befriended the guy who had been bullied by all ,and he took it to be a sign that he could do anything with her as he believed her to be interested in him. It was his golden chance to be popular dating someone like Rolli. Vikram didn't wait for the day to arrive, instead he taught the guy a lesson he would never forget.  He would now tremble recalling the way Vikram had tied him to his own bed and pulled his limbs till the time he begged to stop. 

Vikram smirked, his eyes went towards Rolli's room, 'Nothing touches my own.'

It had been a year for them in London and Rolli had just started her bachelor degree, she was a girl who could befriend anyone and Vikram made sure no took advantage of her big heart. When about being there for others, she was just like Ananya but he wasn't, he was different for all in his family and sometimes it made him wonder whom he resembled when it came to anger. 

''Hey little brother.'' His thoughts were broken by his ringing phone, and the caller's name bought a big smile on his face. ''Vansh, why are you quiet?''

''Tell me you won't kill me after hearing what I have to tell you?'' Vansh spoke hesitated.

''Bro, you know I love you the most.''

''Vicky, Dipika chachi was bethrothed to our fathers cousin Brijesh, and he was being later killed by dad.''

''You didn't get all this through the journals, did you?'' Vikram asked shocked, it was to much for him to digest. His mother was betrothed to someone else before she got marred to his father and then the man was being killed by his uncle.

"How did you know? And don't lie Vansh.''

''I found BG's diary, I am so shocked after reading all this. And its not complete, I guess she wrote more may be a new one. I am looking for it, and she talks about dark past of of your maternal home.''

Vikram left the couch, this was more than he thought, ''Vansh, stop now. Concentrate on your studies.''

''No, I will find the missing pieces.'' Vansh sounded adamant

''No, just forget all.''

''Bhai, our main hotel had 2 accidents in 3 weeks. There is something coming and big, I don't know if I am capable but I will make sure to gather all which will help you win.'' Vikram stared at his phone, he was shocked to know about the accidents. He paced around, if all this was connected to past he was sure to undo it. His mind was now running in all directions. He knew , questioning his parents would lead no where. He would be snubbed royally. He felt helpless for not being able to do anything. His mind needed a distraction , picking his keys he made his way out. May be a small get together with his friends might calm his mind. 

Rolli watched Vikram leaving, he didn't even answer her call. It didn't take her a second to realize he was disturbed. She decided to follow up, oblivious that destiny would play its game.

***

''Up for a match?'' Dan asked Vikram. 

''What match?''

Dan looked around, leaning closer he whispered, ''The other side of town hosts street fights. Its just amazing.''

''You know I don't prefer something illegal.''

''Who says its illegal? The towns best and rich organise it. Just come along.'' The others too pushed and Vikram reluctantly agreed. They drove through the smooth roads into the dark alleys and finally into an underground pavement. He could hear crowd cheering right from the entrance. It shocked him how people enjoyed such illogical  and unruly fights , where there were no rules and boundaries. Still ,he went along as he was looking for distractions. He had witnessed muffled and secret discussions over the years. The lines of worries he had noticed for years on his parents face had sometimes compelled to ask questions but his parents dodged all beautifully. He knew, that day his mother wanted to say something but couldn't. Vikram shook his head, nothing would bring peace till he find answers. He was about to leave when a cry for help took his attention, his eyes widen watching a young girl being dragged to a platform and being declared as the trophy for the winner. His eyes widen, she looked younger than Rolli and too scared. The way crowd looked at her made his jaw ticked.

''Get me listed, I am going in.''

''He will break you into pieces.'' Dan warned

''Really? Then lets just see who wins.'' Taking off his jacket he challenged the big guy. The man stared at Vikram from top to bottom, ''Go home kid, or I will smash that pretty face.''

''Scared huh?'' Vikram challenged. The Rathore in him roared and his maternal madness started filling his eyes. He looked at the young girl, his heart leaped. Absorbing her innocence he focused his eyes onto his opponent. The doors of  fighter cage was being locked, the whistle marked the beginning of the fight. Vikram wasn't beefy but his training was lethal. 

'You don't have to be muscular to beat your opponent, believe in yourself and no one else.'  He recalled the first lesson he learned from Sitara. He smiled, his eyes moved to all the points weakest in the human body. The opponent leaped at Virkam , he dodged his opponent kicking his knee joint hard from behind. The mad groaned falling on his knees, sending a wave of silence. The man feeling insulted in his own turf tried caging Vikram in his muscular steel arms. Vikram waited and punched his nose hard with right, by the time the man could understand Vikram's left arm punched his jaw from below dislocating it, knocking him out that minute. The man groaned in pain, it was just Vikram's friends who were dancing winning all the amount as the crowd looked shocked watching a young guy defeating someone who had ruled the place for years. He turned to walk out when injured man's ally tried to hit but next moment he collapsed on the floor. Vikram smiled as Rolli stood opposite to him holding a metal chair in her hand, ''Can I participate?'' She asked all excited

''No!'' He replied moving the scared girl. ''You are safe, can I drop you somewhere.'' He didn't receive an answer instead a punch which vibrated his head. Dev stood between him and the girl he saved, ''How dare you touch my sister?'' Dev snarled. He had got to know about Sonakshi's abduction by the gang whom he have had a tiff few days back and immediately took Vikram to be one of them. He was about to lunge at Vikram when a smack bought immediate silence.  Dev rubbed his cheek, he had been slapped first time in his life and the offender was cute as hell, ''You should be worshiping my brother for saving your sister, when it wasn't his but your job. Next time it won't be a slap , it would be something more.'' Dev couldn't move his eyes from Rolli's face, he couldn't imagine the body with child like face of hers could hold so much power. 

Vikram rubbed her shoulders , pecking the side of her forehead he whispered, ''Its fine my little girl.'' Wrapping an arm around her, he dragged her along. Dev pulled Sonakshi in his arms, ''I am sorry for getting you into this.''

''I too wasn't careful, sorry.'' She whispered , her head on his chest. She lifted her eyes to watch the retreating figure of Virkam, as if he sensed her he gave a side glance with a smile which got replied with hers.

***

''I am going to kill that Simon. If he had issue with me, he should have faced me like a man.'' Dev snarled

''Anna, its fine. I am fine.'' Sonakshi rubbed his back

''I don't want to imagine what have happened if that guy wouldn't have stood up for you ...'' She stopped the flow of his words, ''Then you would have, I know you would come.'' Dev hugged her close, ''I will never be late again, anywhere.'' She pulled his cheek lovingly

''Your cheek is red, must say her hand was quiet powerful.'' She joked

''Oh yes it was, its still burning.'' He rubbed his cheek. She sucked in her cheeks, ''Where, on cheek or in here?'' She asked pointing towards his heart. He didn't answer it but just pulled her nose. ''You are too young to talk about all this, go and relax.''

''Anna, was its love at first sight?'' Sona hopped around him like a bird. He stared down at her, her eyes looked excited to know the answer. he cupped her face, ''Sona, I am not made for it. I am not sure if I would live long after extracting my revenge. My enemies might kill me too, the way they killed my family. With this uncertainty, I don't want to drag anyone with me.''

She looked at him, ''Don't say like that. I don't want to lose you.'' She hugged him tight, ''I need you, more than anyone.'' He rubbed her back placing a peck on the top of her head, ''Its late, you should sleep.''

''Its Sunday tomorrow.''

''Doesn't matter, you are going to sleep on time.'' Her protests went unheard as he dragged her to her room. Tucking her to bed, he sat watching her sleeping from. He felt obliged to the guy who saved her, unconsciously he made a silent prayer asking the almighty to bless the guy with all happiness of the world.

***

''Will you now open your mouth and let out the name of the one who send you here?'' Ranvijay calmly asked the man who had started the fire in the basement of his hotel resulting in massive loss.

''How does that matter? You will anyways kill me, just like to murdered the Royals of Suryagarh. But let me warn you, our prince has grown now and he will avenge his family.''

Veer took a step to hit the man when Ranvijay held up his palm refraining him, leaning closer to the man he smiled, ''I don't care who has grown up and whose not. Just go back and pass a message. I spared the life of a child but if the man he has grown into violates my turf, then I might reconsider my past decision.'' Turning to his men he commanded, ''Give him a lesson and throw him out our lands, I want him to convey my message.''

''He isn't a child anymore.''

Ranvijay met the eyes of the man, ''But I am still THE RANVIJAY RATHORE, it will take him years to bring me down if he plays fare, and if he plays foul there is someone who would tore him apart.''

Ranvijay turned but then added , ''And , pass my little advice to Netra. Ask her mend her ways or she will lose the only hope she has.'' Veer followed Ranvijay out, ''We can't this lightly, lets just get rid of all them . Few weeks and we can dig them out. Why are you so lenient.''

''he is last of Dipika's family. The boy should know the truth.'' Ranvijay explained

''I am sure he must like his father and grandfather.'' Veer's voice dripped hatred

''I don't think so. The last time I saw him, there was something in that little guy that told me he was good. We will give him a chance.'' Veer watched the retreating figure of his brother, he feared this one chance could land them in danger, especially Ranvijay .

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