Dev danced with Rolli as the guests applauded the new title holders. They bowed once to the guests, moving to their family. Vikram whispered something in Dev's ear and he followed leaving Rolli little surprised.

''Don't worry, it won't get out.'' Dev pacified leading  Vikram to the security room. ''You may leave.'' He ordered the guard taking the chair. As mentioned by Vikram, Dev moved the recording of the camera in the garden area. As they watched, Vikram's blood boiled. ''I am going to rip his head off.''

''He shouldn't have done this! What was he thinking?'' Dev too felt agitated

''Dev, I need these to be removed. If it gets in hand of any guard, my sister's reputation will be affected.''

''Vikram, I am as concerned as you are but this should never be repeated.'' Dev said, his face disgusted about a man mistreating a young girl. ''How dare he? I am going to break all his bones'' The duo jumped when a very angry Rolli stood behind them, her eyes going into flares.

''Go back or else all will be here.'' Vikram suggested

''He needs a lesson. She is trying to a better person, and I won't allow him to destroy it for her.''

''GO BACK.'' That came from both. She narrowed her eyes, warned stomping off. ''I will take care of this.'' Dev assured Vikram. 

The party ended by midnight as guests moved to their rooms. Roll's was being led to her husband's room. Stepping in she shook her head as her in-laws family gave her teasing smiles. ''Do lock the door.'' Jyoti joked making Rolli blush. She stepped into the room, her lips stretching into a big grin. The decorations made her feel she had stepped into another dimension. The beautiful fairy lights came down from the ceiling entangled with satin curtains and flowers. The room looked like an enchanted meadow with all the walls surrounded with something which  bought her close to nature. ''Like it.''

''I love it. Who told you I like lights?''

''I just knew.'' He replied his arms going around her. ''You are finally mine'' She hummed placing her head on his chest. ''Can I ask you something?''

''Yes!''

''What if trusting me is a mistake? What if I pretended to be good to get may hands this estate?'' Dev asked his eyes dancing in mischief. Rolli smiled , patted his chest. ''What if I one day you wake up to realize no one can see you but you? What if you cry over your own form? WHat if you realize I am here to extract revenge and had never forgiven you?''

There was a long silence as she smiled and he watched her shocked. ''Was that a warning?''

She threw her arms around him. ''No, just a reply to your query.'' She batted her lashes at him innocently. Dev pulled her cheeks scooping her up. ''Well, I think I am scared enough.'' He carried her to their beautifully decorated bed. Placing her in the middle, he settled next to her, his body supported on his arm and eyes on her face. ''You don't know how those days were when I felt I lost you.'' His throat wobbled, cupping her cheek he added. ''With all the hate around, the one I loved with all my heart was you. I never stopped loving you.'' He confessed , his forehead against hers as a sigh escaped his lips.

''I know, I am irresistible.''

He lifted his head up. ''I am trying to be romantic.'' She just giggled, turning to Dev she placed a peck on his lips. ''Devash Singh, I know you love me and you should know that I love you.'' 

''I promise you one thing my Queen, I will never betray you.'' She smiled. For hours they lay in each others arms before giving in to the desire of their hearts. They were set to begin a new life and they decided to be true to each other.

***

''What were you thinking Advay?'' Adi was beyond furious. Advay sat quite as all interrogated him. ''Do you have any idea how scandalous this could have been?''

''No. I didn't and I won't''

''Come again.''

You heard me dad, I won't think of anything other than her. It wasn't me who bought us together, it was you and her family. You never gave us time to know each other declaring our union. Now, when we want to be together the royal ego of the families decided to break us apart.''  Advay's outburst shocked the family

''Watch your tone boy!'' Raksha warned

''No mom, you need to watch your ego. Why is it always your will? Its okay till your choice of clothes, schools , parties and don't know what not, but you have no right to refuse my choice of partner.'' 

Raksha's fingers curled in anger. Never in past had Advay raised his voice but today, he seemed a different person altogether. ''This all seems very beautiful right now, but the day you realize how hard it is going to be to live with her disability, your love will vanish.''

Ranvijay facepalmed while Advay laughed. ''Congratulations mom! You failed to understand your son'' Raksha brain was ready to bursts in flames. Her son was blaming her for being a bad mother. 

''Advay, go back to your room and we will talk.'' Veer ordered. Turning to Adi, he added. ''Please take Raksha and put some sense in her head.'' Raksha stared at Veer bit when nothing came from Ranvijay she decided to retreat.

***

''Now where are you going?'' Sona asked her agitated husband.

''To teach that moron a lesson. I am going to turn him into a pulp.''

''And he will stand there and allow you to turn him into a pulp. How intelligent ?''

''Are you taunting.''

''Yes I am. He is a decorated officer, he will not stand and take your punches. He might break a few bones of yours as well.'' Vikram blinked, his macho image just went down the drain. After a minute she added. ''Not everything is sorted by punches , there are certain things which should be sorted with dialogue.'' Sona tried to reason. He chuckled and she made a face. ''You won't; because I have already spoken to badi ma. Now, you better don't do a things which might get you into trouble.'' With that she walked off leaving her husband's jaw touching the floor.

***

Rolli had been smiling in her sleep but a constant mellowing kept irritating her. She opened her eyes and squeaked. ''Whiskey! What are you doing here?'' The kitten mellowed again. Her eyes went to her husband who seemed to happy about watching her. ''How did this one get in?''

''Actually, she is angry you took her place, and there are others as well.'' 

''Dev!'' He nodded. Rolli bought Whiskey to her face level. ''This isn't your room from here on.'' It refused trying to scare the Queen with her teeth making them laugh

''I will make place for your hounds.'' Rolli jumped. ''Dev, don't step near them. They are dangerous. They are trained to just hear and follow my voice.'' 

He smiled. ''There is nothing more dangerous than human. Animals understand love.'' She just nodded but as a precaution messaged Agni. The Royal guard though devoted to the Rathore Princess, but wasn't ready to trust Dev. She decided to keep the Suryagarh king at distance and dig more on him.

After breakfast, most of the guests stared leaving. Rathores were the last one to leave. Ranvijay looked at is daughter with pride. Dressed in a Royal attire, she personally escorted her guests. Once free, she moved to her family. ''Take care of everything my girl.'' Ranvijay gave her a hug.

She smiled. ''You know me dad, I will handle and correct what's wrong here.'' He looked into her light eyes, they held a determination which once he had.

As the family took leave, Rolli decided to take a tour of her new house. 

***

Ananya stepped into the empty suite of Rolli, her eyes turning glassy. She brushed her fingers upon the bedding, curtains, walls and the pictures. She was going to miss her little girl. Ananya knew she had always prepared her mind about her daughter leaving one day, but had never thought it to be this painful. Even when Rolli left for London, she knew her little bird would fly into her nest, but the wings of her little bird had grown big and it was time for her to make her own nest. 

Brushing away the tears, she pulled open the dresser; a smile stretching on to her lips. Ananya pulled out an old t-shirt , burying her face into it. It still smelled like her baby. She recalled how her daughter preferred the most worn out clothes in the heated summers of Jaigarh. At times, Ananya would tore her old clothes to stop Rolli from wearing them. Her girl had her own mind, she always found a way and means to get her things done. 

Ananya kissed the t-shirt locking it safety in the dresser. She rearranged the room making sure to treasure the daughter's memories. 

Ananya found Ranvijay at the door watching her keenly. He smiled, opened his arms and she buried her form into them. She wanted to say a million things but he hushed her rubbing her back. ''I understand love, and I feel it too. But we know she will always be around with all these memories of hers. ''

Ananya nodded. ''I still miss her.''

''So do I, but we should be happy she found her happiness''

''I am Ranvijay but I am her mother, and being a daughter's mother is more difficult.'' He rubbed her back holding her in silence. He was aware they would miss the Princess but slowly life was going to come back on tracks.

***

Siddhant stood with his head hung low as his father Om paced the hall. ''I have never been on the receiving end. How could you Siddhant and what were you thinking?''

''I did nothing. I just confronted her''

''Why? Who asked you to? Did she do a thing to offend you ?'' There was no response. Om took a step closer to son. ''She is a Ranawat Princess! Everyone knows that Ranwat clan has been desperate for a girl child for years. If you harm her, they will ruin all of us.''

''We can face anyone.''

Om lifted his hand to stop the follow of words. ''We can face doesn't mean you go about misbehaving with a girl.''

''I didn't dad. Its all her fault.''

''Then tell me what did she do?'' Om was beyond furious. Siddhant opened his mouth and closed it. There was nothing he could say in his defense. His anger knew no bounds. He hated her for her games

''I have a request, please don't tarnish our family name.'' Siddhant didn't answer, he just watched his father walking away. Siddhant took long steps to his room, his mind filled with commotion. The more he wanted to forget Raina, the more she invaded his thoughts. He was angry at her and self.

***

''Raina, your flight for London is booked for day after tomorrow.'' Raina blinked at her mother's changed voice. Since they got to know about the incident, her family had decided to team Siddhant a lesson but her mother seemed eager to send her. ''Mom, what did I do.''

''Don't start. Haven't you loved him for years? I had advice you to stay away but you.''

''Mom, I didn't do a thing. ''

Raksha took a deep breath. ''Listen to me, today things have been controlled but if this repeats, Ranawat men will do a blood bath.'' Raina just lowered her head. ''I am not happy about sending you this far, but its necessary now. I hope you understand. Raina nodded, her lips wobbling. She was already shaken with Siddhant's behavior and now her mother's words hurt her deep. She vowed never to let him close.

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