''What are you doing here and this early?'' Dev asked hugging his would be wife.

She smiled. ''Thought of checking on you. With all the romance going on around me, I felt a little alone.'' He held her a little longer to feel her presence. 

''I want to you to show something.'' He excitedly pulled her along the huge stairs towards the suite. Dev pushed open the heavy doors and the sight which greeted the Rathore Princess, made her fall in love with him again. He had renovated the room as per her taste. The room had the hue of red, her favorite color. He switched on the lights and she smiled, it appeared like a million lamps had lighted the room up. Finally, her eyes fell the picture of late Queen, Dev's great grandmother. Rolli stood near it, watching the smiling face. ''She was one of the most beautiful women of her times. Even the foreign tabloids were smitten by her then.'' Dev added

''She was, and very brave. But why her picture here?''

Dev was taken aback. ''I thought you would like it.''

''I do! But those who don't know her, should get to know her. We will get a wall size portrait of her done and put in the grand hall. And this size, in every room of our house. We should never forget what she died for. '' Dev swallowed the dryness, Rolli kept surprising him. Moving to her, he threw his arms around her, standing still in silence. She leaned on to him without uttering a single word, this was her home and soon she was going to embrace it for life. 

The knock on the door pulled them apart. ''Hukum, you are needed at the hotel reception.'' Dev huffed. ''I will join in sometime, till then enjoy your home.'' Rolli smiled with a nod. She had the same plans. 

After a minute, she stepped out of the huge suite. Rolli was worried about Dev. He had refused any support Ranvijay offered still being guilty of his deeds and she knew that handling the estate like Suryagarh wasn't easy. With a dark past and so many broken souls, it was a tough journey. Dipik and Veer had worked hard to restore the place, yet it wasn't just enough. 

She moved around admiring the huge Palace, followed by a young girl Dev had appointed to keep her company. Rolli halted and the girl banged her back. ''Pardon me.''

''What's you name?''

''Vani.''

''My eyes on my face Vani and not on the feet.'' Vani looked up once before lowering her head again. Rolli shook her head. ''Show me around.'' The girl moved like a doll to lead and make the young Princess familiar with her future home.

''This Queen's room.'' Rolli understood. With a smile, she stepped into the room where Netra lay bedridden, waiting for her sunny days. 

''You may step out.'' Rolli commanded the care taker, who did without a hitch. Rolli waited for the door to be closed.  With a knee on the bed, she loomed over Netra like death. ''I hope you got the news of me marrying Dev. How would it feel to see death looming over you every minute?'' There was no response. ''I will enjoy it, it not you.'' Netra was unable to move or speak. The attack by Rani had left her severely paralyzed. ''I will never forget that you tried to Kill my dad. So pray, that you never leave this bed or I will make sure you don't breathe. Actually, why not kill you slowly. Just like you all murdered the late queen Gayatri. '' The hate her light eyes held shook Netra, but she was unable to move or express. Rolli's demure changed. She stepped again with a sweet smile as if nothing happened.  

Making her way down, she went straight to Dev and stood watching him from the distance. He was so passionate about what ever he did. She knew he wanted to Suryagrah a flourishing estate, not for him but for his aunt the only member he respected.

''Is there an issue.'' She asked rubbing his back

''A guest wanted to visit the  the reserve forest but its closed due to heavy rains.''

''And the guest created the the ruckus.'' she completed for him. Dev nodded. ''Dev, you are a good man, but sometimes you need to be little bad.''

He caressed her face. ''I hate raising my voice. I don't want to fight..ever.''

She understood, locking her fingers with hers  ''Then I will do your part.'' He smiled. Lifting her hand to her lips. Dev walked her back to Palace describing his plans for the hotel and the estate. She heard all, without blinking once. Watching him for a minute, she moved and hugged him close. Unlike the other couple, who believed in flowery words, Dev -Rolli enjoyed and preferred silence. 

''Can you stay.''

''NO! If Patti gets to know, she will punish me.''

''Patti knows.'' She nodded. ''Then you better go back.'' And they laughed.

***

''Mr Rathore, please help us. In return , we are ready to pay any amount for his help.'' Ranvijay who had been calm suddenly frowned at the offer for film crew. Those who knew Jaigarh and him were aware that  Ranvijay Rathore could not be bought. His eyes met Veer's who just shook his head.

''Why do you think I can be of any help to you?''

''Because Mrs Sonakshi Rathore said that nothing moves without your order.''  Ranvijay's eyes moved to the young Princess, whose lips twitched. He smiled, the money idea was something she had fed them, may be indirectly. He smiled, she was growing.  She had successfully trapped the lamb, made it believe that it wasn't a lamb but a wolf. Then pushed him into a Lion's den with a belief that this one was a vegetarian. He took a deep breath to do control the anger as a part of him pitted the duo

''Do you really think that all of your money can be enough?'' He asked. This time his voice menacing. The duo looked at each other, releasing they made the offer to a wrong man. ''Please help us.''

Ranvijay came to his full height. ''Yes, nothing moves if I don't want it to move but I hate the ones who think they can buy me.'' The producer opened his mouth but Ranvijay silenced him with a lift of his finger. ''First, you bribe the hotel staff to get the permission to shoot here and then your actress dreams of bringing bad name to my family. If you think I know nothing, you are wrong.''

''We are really sorry.''

''You should be.''

''Please help us.''

Ranvijay leaned back on his chair, rocking it a bit. ''You leave my premises in next half an hour with your crew and the money you bribed my employee with. Jasmine will reach when I am able to locate her.''

The duo paled, they had spent lot of money in building the location sets and on hotel. The elder of the duo came on his knees. ''Please, I promise nothing will go wrong this time.''

Veer looked into his brother's eyes nodding once. ''Fine, you can shoot but Jasmine leaves and tell her; here or anywhere,if she wishes to have a peaceful life, she keeps her lips zipped. She opens it and I close it forever.'' They nodded leaving the room. Sona was about to step out when Ranvijay called her out. ''Not you!''

She stood hanging her head low. ''Look up.'' She did

''You are happy about what you just did.''

''I am, and I will never regret doing anything like this future if it means saving my bonds.'' Sona's reply made Veer chuckle. He stood next to Ranvijay. ''Sona, we are proud of you and we wish to be proud in future as well. I hope you are prepared for your upcoming exams.'' Sona's eyes widen, she nodded quickly running away.

''I never expected her to come out this strong. '' Veer added

''I did, It was just the matter of time. Don't forget, this young girl sustained in presence of Netra and she has her grandmother's genes. Someday, it would have shown the effect.'' Veer nodded.

***

Chitra made her way to the other side of the Palace. Rolli had asked her to convey an urgent message to Vansh, who was out on a horse ride.  She kept mumbling in anger for being pushed to meet Vansh. His mere sight pushed the mercury of her head to boiling point , and his ever ranting praise of Leela was driving her mad. 

She looked around when galloping sound reached her ears. She narrowed her eyes at him hoping that horse refuses to move forward. She smiled at the thought and didn't notice him approaching her. Her eyes went wide when she realized that he was too close. Vansh leaned on a side , threw his arm around her and lifted her up on the horse. ''How dare you?''

Vansh shook his head. ''Common what are you so angry about. There is nothing  I did which would make you this mad. Did I just kill someone you love.''

Chitra blinked, she realized she actually wasn't that mad now. All she wanted was him to pacify her. She turned her face away. Vansh bought the horse to halt, getting down he help her.

''Chitra, I am sorry for everything. I know I have acted like a jerk, I went about showing my Rathore medal when did nothing to earn it. I am sorry that I treated you like a personal property. Can you forgive me.''

Chitra thought for a moment, her lips stretching into a smile. ''Do you love isn't about you apologizing for the wrong you did in past. Its about learning from it . I would be happy if you go back to your dreams and do something about achieving it.''

''I will . I promise. Now , let's talk about us.''

''We will remain friends.'' She said with a smile moving away from him. He followed. ''Friends! But we are more.''

''Vansh, I won't trust words this time. I need the proof that you are more than a Rathore.'' 

''Why?''

''Because, this time it will be about me as well. I will be interested in Vansh and not in Prince Rathore.'' Chitra walked away with a smile. She deserved to be respected and decided to demand it. She suddenly recalled something. ''Who is Leela?''

Vansh pressed his lips. Rolli had given him the idea about what pissed Chitra off, he decided to play the game. ''Ah Leela! Words aren't enough to describe her she is just out of the world.''

Chitra counted till ten. ''Sounds amazing! I hope you two a beautiful family out of this world. Good luck.'' Stomping once she walked away mumbling all kinds of curses.

''You did a good job'' Rolli stepped out from hiding. 

''Why are you here?''

''You know me, I can't wait for someone and tell me the details. I go and get them.'' He shook his head. Throwing an arm around his sister he asked. ''Sorry, I was terrible to you.''

''May I know why?''

''You were perfect. You did good and dad always was so proud about you. I got jealous.''

Rolli stood opposite to her younger brother. ''While we were in London, mom and dad made sure to let both of us that your achievements were better than ours as you  decided to be just Vansh and not Vansh Rathore.''

''I am a fool.''

''No, you are a baby Vanshu.'' She pulled his cheeks. ''Never call me that.''

''I will.'' He gave up. Ananya watched her kids from distance. ''I knew they would come around.''

''They have to, we stick together.'' Dipika added

***

''Who got this published in the news paper?'' Jayant roared smashing the newspaper on Dhananjay's face. The latter frowned, and looked into the news. Chauhan family found their lost member. Leela Chauhan is the grand daughter of Jayant Chauhan

  Dhananjay knew this was his wife's deed. Nandini had asked him to act in a week and he failed to do so and she acted in the worst possible manner.

''Go and undo the damage.'' Jayant roared.

''Please do it sir.'' Leela added surprising all. She had been equally shocked with the news and had decided to speak to her aunt.

''Leela, you have no place here.'' Jayant roared

''I don't want to be a part of this coward Chauhan name. A man who could n' t love his deceased son , can never love anyone. I will leave today. I would rather work as a maid than known byyour name.'' The Chauhan family was left stunned, Leela had never raised her voice but today they crossed her limit of endurance. 

''Mom, don't let her go.'' Urvi pleaded

''I will, let me finish the drama here first.'' 

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