Anjali paced in the huge lawn of Raina's mansion. Since her return, Raina had been a little closed. Something bothered the young girl. Adi had called and requested her and James to look after his little girl. They had concluded that something had happened in last few weeks which changed Raina so much.

 Anjali lifted her eyes to Raina's balcony, her room was dark. She knew Anika would be the only one to pull things out of Raina as the younger female trusted her daughter. Anika had been out on official travel and was returning that night. Though, Anjali and James had opted to stay with Raina, Anika decided to stay in her condo. ANjali had dropped her a message to visit on urgent basis.

''Hey mom!'' Anjali smiled hearing the voice. ''I was thinking about you.''

''All good!''

''Since her return, Raina isn't herself.'' Anika rubbed her mother's arms. ''She is a kid. Don't worry.''

''Anika, Adi has done a lot for us. In return, he just asked us to be their his little girl.'' Anika cupped her mother's cheek. ''Let me talk to her.'' Anjali nodded feeling relieved. 

Raina lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling in dark. Her mind playing all those memories she had with Siddhant. Though, he never noticed her , she did. She adored and worshiped him. Raina had known him for years but her heart started beating in her teens. He was perfect in her eyes then how could he turn so mean? Siddhant's behavior shocked and scared her. Not once she had been spoken the way he did. The man whose smile melted her, his eyes now scared her. 

She turned around when she felt the mattress dip beside her. ''Hi!'' Anika whispered with a smile and Raina leaped into her arms. ''I missed you.''

Anika caressed her head. ''Hey Princess, whatever it is, its going to be fine.'' 

''I believe you.'' Raina whispered. Anika patted her back, ''get up, get ready. We are going out.''

***

Siddhant punched the bag rather too harsh. Since his return, he had a short fuse. His colleagues and friends kept a safe distance giving him  time to cool down. Little did they knew that Siddhant had just started, he was yet to reach his emotional peak. 

Raina's face refused to leave his mind, she seemed to be taking revenge on him for refusing her all those years. Her dance moves from Rolli's reception had now punctured his brain. Worst, he couldn't do a thing. Giving the bag once last punch,Siddhant pulled out his phone and dialed Raina. Since they had known each other, he had never called her let alone messaged. But things had changed, he needed to speak to her. Siddhant swiped to dial and her phone rang. It went on for few seconds before the line went dead. He tried again but couldn't connect. Raina had blocked Siddhant.

***

Chitra stared at her luggage , she was leaving in an hour. Though, it was a her dream, her heart felt heavy with the thought of leaving Vansh. Their memories clouded her mind and came down through her eyes. ''Chitra, your dad is waiting.'' Sitara informed. Chitra nodded stepping out, her eyes looking for him. She knew he wouldn't come as he had said the previous night.

'Letting you go is the hardest thing for me, but your dreams mean my world. I won't come to see you off tomorrow.' He had then kissed her deep. 'I love you, remember that.'

Chitra took in a deep breath. She was ready to breakdown but controlled. Her tear filled eyes fell on a pair of feet blocking her way. She looked up, Vikram smiled down at her. ''My sister is taking a big step and didn't bother to see me before leaving.'' He complained. Chitra's lips drooped as she threw her arms around his middle. ''I am going to miss you.''

Vikram rubbed her back. ''I know for who those tears are. Trust me, I will take care of him. You should make us proud.'' She nodded. To her surprise, Ranvijay along with others decided to see her off. Chitra felt overwhelmed but controlled realizing her mother's presence.  Ranvijay gave her a loving hug. ''Chitra, focus on your goal and leave  all on me.'' Her head snapped up, he smiled. She knew he meant her relationship with Vansh. Chitra just lowered her head. As she got into the vehicle, her eyes went again to the people she called family, he still wasn't here. As her vehicle moved, she broke down. She wanted to see him, but the proud Prince didn't budge.

Vansh stood in his room, his back against the lock door. It took all his control bot to run and pull her in his arms, but he knew better. It would be impossible for him to leg and her to leave. Her dream  mattered and he was going to support her. Vansh broke down as his control gave up. She was gone for couple of years but for him it was going to be a life time. 

Sona stepped into Vansh's suite, her eyes on the closed door of his room. Stepping forward, she gently pushed open the door to find Vansh curled up on the floor. Sona moved close to him, her palm caressing his head. ''Vansh.''

''I want to be alone.''

''I will not leave you alone, even if you want to.'' He stared at his stubborn sister in law. She smiled. ''I know it hurts, but the wait will make your love stronger. Chitra would be so proud if you follow your dream as well.''

''I don't want to do a thing.''

''But you will. I know.'' Sona pulled him off the floor and made him sit on the bed. ''I am leaving you alone so that you think how you can make your reunion beautiful. You know what I mean Vansh, and we all love you.'' 

Sona stepped out to come face to face with Ananya. ''He will be fine badi ma.''

''I know, we all will be. Sona, you made me proud.'' Those words meant a lot to Sona. SHe hugged Ananya tight. ''I will never let you down.''

''I know.''

***

''You have everything now. The estate, Palace ad rights on the wealth. Drop this drama of loving that Rathore girl.''  Vasudha said. Dev had gone to see his grandmother and she started her rant. ''I know, you just pretended to go all good on them. I must applaud your plan, you made all contacts with the help of Neelambari. Won Dipika's trust and now your the king. We have all, then why keep that girl?

Agni's fingers curled. She had always doubted the man and now her doubts got confirmed. Devansh Singh had cheated her Princess and the Rathores. She gave one hateful glance to the room she walked away. Her mind made to kill the man, but before that, she needed to inform Ananya and then Rolli.

Ananya heard all, a frowned marred her forehead. Once Agni finished, she responded. ''Dev is not that kind, that's just Vasudha. Stay calm, there is no danger.'' Ananya disconnected leaving the young guard angry.

''Agni!'' She closed her eyes once to calm her anger before turning around to face Dev. He smiled. ''Your Quarters are ready. I hope you like it.''

''Drop this act already.'' She shot. Taking a step she warned. ''I know, this goodness is an act, but know one thing. Till I am alive, you won't be able to touch a hair on her head.'' Dev frowned, not able to comprehend the reason for such hatred. 

''I don't know what you are talking.''

''Oh you do. I heard your little conversation with your grandmother. '' Dev huffed, he opened his mouth but she lifted her finger. ''Princess might trust you, I won't.''

''Agni!'' Rolli's angry voice boomed the room. ''You are not going to speak to him this way.'' The guard just gave Dev a glance before walking away. ''What's wrong with her.''

''She is just very worried about you. It's fine.''

''No! It isn't. There is no reason for her to be this rude.''

''SHe has. I will brief you.'' ANd when he did. Rolli rubbed her forehead. ''But that was your granny speaking not you. I don't know what Agni is thinking.''

Dev held Rolli close. ''Hey, it's okay. I am jealous that you have so many to care about you. Your dad is a great man and this is why he has this big army of loyalist. '' He hugged her tight to control her temper but the Queen was mad at Vasudha for putting such a thought in Dev's mind. She decided to teach her a lesson and soon.

***

Advay stepped into garment factory his family owned. Since the show down, he had immersed himself in work. He had decided to give his family silent treatment not releasing that his father was going to give him the same.

Adi stood on the second floor watching his son taking rounds. He had always been proud of Advay but past few weeks , his son had proved him wrong. Advay's burst out and refusal to understand the situation had left Ranawats angry. 

''This can earn us good name. I think we should consider this proposal.'' Advay barged into Adi's cabin declaring the plan.

''You have already earned us some name. I don't need more.''

''You are mixing two different things dad. I want you to consider this.''

''Give it to my secretary and next time, knock before barging in.'' Advay walked out shutting the door with a bang. Adi shook his head, Advay differently needed a lesson.''

Advay left from work to see the love of his life. He dialed Urvi letting her know of his plan. She panicked. ''Advay, I can't. I am not allowed to step out.''

''Make an excuse, I want to see you and now.'' He turned adamant. Urvi took a deep breath, Advay was now being unreasonable. ''Advay,  I can't. If anyone finds out I will be in trouble. Please understand.''

''Why can't you Urvi? I haven't seen you for a month. I need to see you, hold you close to feel alive.'' Urvi shut her eyes. He sounded pained. Taking a deep breath, she replied. ''I will try. Just wait at the address I am messaging you.'' He agreed.

Urvi thought. If she took the front door, she wouldn't be allowed. She decided to take help of her guards. Leela had refused, advising her not to anger her mother. But for now, Urvi was worried about Advay.

''Hukum, this is risky. Its a very long route, your leg might hurt.''

''Please she pleaded and the guard nodded. ''Just make sure, no one knows I am gone.'' He nodded .

Leela stepped into the room to find her sister gone. She understood. She tried reaching Advay and Urvi but both refused to answer. She felt irritated. Out of all, it was just her aunt and Urvi who had treated her like her own without a hitch and Leela didn't wish either of them hurt.

***

''Hello!'' Maan answered his phone without giving it a glance. ''How can your brother be so insensitive. Urvi asked him not to push, still he made her sneak out. Do you have any idea how much pain she would have incurred to meet him.''

''Why are you screaming at me? Call Advay and scream at him.''

''Dare you disconnect. Now, since your brother had created a ruckus, you need to clean it.''

Maan frowned. ''What am I? Municipal corporation. Just keep me out of it.''

''Maan, if they get caught Urvi will be in trouble, big trouble.'' Leela's voice came worried. Maan groaned.  ''I hate to be a good  man. Tell me ,what should be done.''

''Meet me at the cafe in an hour.''

''Fine. Now make sure no one knows that we are meeting.'' He warned. Little did they know that their luck had decided to leave their side that very day and fate was going to play and unusual game. Leela had created a drama few days back about being elder and no one worried about her future to save Urvi. The same drama of her was going turn into a reality. In attempt to save Urvi, Advya; Leela and Maan was going to get into a bigger mess.

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