Sona got a beautiful and loud welcome back home with her little one. She couldn't help with giggle with all the excitement around. ''You have another surprise.'' Ananya whispered. Before SOna could understand, Dev pulled his sister in a big hug. ''How are you? You look weak and tired. I have told you a number of times to eat more but you and your diet.''

Sona pouted. ''I was expecting being pampered.''

''Dev, meet your niece.'' DIpika handed the baby as Dev smiled wide staring down at little doll. He was about to open his mouth but got interrupted.''Say anything but small.'' Dipika whispered

''But she is small. Ani was very healthy.'' Dev replied innocently

''See, I told you. We need a doc to see our girl.'' Veer added a little agitated. Dipika gave a flat stare to Dev who just looked worried. ''Is she fine.''

''Yes, but Rathores have lost  their mind.'' Dev frowned not understanding a word while Rolli rubbed his back. ''I know what she meant.'' Turning her eyes to new Princess she smile. ''Hi ladoo, I am your Bua cum Mami.'' The little Princess yawned making all swoon over the little girl.''

''Don't call her Ladoo.'' Came Ranvijay's voice and Rolli just rolled her eyes. As much as she knew her mother, Ananya Rathore did what she wanted to. While Sona received the attention from her grandmother and her inlaws, Ladoo instantly become a star with her uncle and aunts. Raina went crazy with each of baby's move and Raksha had to warn her daughter to  calm down.Every time someone called her Ladoo, Ranvijay Rathore groaned , he was determined to get his Princess a name before the hideous name became a habit for the samefamily.

Neelambari caressed Sona's head. ''You have a big responsibility of bringing up your daughter the right way.''

''I will Patti.'' Her eyes again went to her daughter who enjoyed all the attention being showered on her. ''Have you thought of a name?'' Neelambari asked

''Let her aunts deiced. When will appa visit?''

''He will here tomorrow.'' All jumped when Raina squealed. ''She smiled at me. I got Ladoo's first smile.'' And next moment Ani cried. ''Now what's wrong with you?'' Veer pulled him closer.

''I wanted a brother.'' He replied wailing louder. 

Rolli pressed her lips. ''Don't worry, go ask your mamu. He will get you a brother next time.'' While others laughed, Dev gave his wife an impossible  look and Vikram narrowed his eyes on his sister.

''Only Advay and Vansh are missing.'' Ranvijay added. Adi huffed. ''Advay is travelling. I don't know what is running in his head.''

Ranvijay narrowed his eyes on Raksha and Adi, the couple had clearly forgotten their time and mistakes. He just smiled, for now the time belonged to the future Queen and he wasn't going to interfere with that. Ranvijay moved and picked the little girl up. She was just 3 days old but became their life. She tired moving her head in every  direction where the sound came from. He smiled. ''I think I prefer stormy on you, because that's what I am going to make you.'' He gently placed her against his chest, she made a small sound making him smile. Turning around he ordered, ''Rolli, Raina, come up with a nice name. You have 24 hrs, I don't want this name Ladoo to her habit.''  His eyes met Ananya who just smirked, yes he read it right, she was determined

*** 

Chitra watched Vansh pacing as they waited to broad their flight. Since he had heard of his niece, he was on pins. He just wanted to get back and meet the new born Princess. ''How can you call her Ladoo. For heaven  sake , she is Princess.'' Chitra jumped hearing him scream. There were few annoyed frown and Chitra decided to calm him down. ''Why are you screaming?''

''Can you imagine what nick name they gave my niece, Ladoo. Who calls a Princess as Ladoo?''

Chitra took a moment and then smiled. ''That's actually cute. I am sure Ananya Hukum would have chosen the name.''

''Who else can? Worse, every one loves it. I need to get back to put some sense in them.''

Chitra slapped his head. ''Stop being so stuck up. Its cute and now you scream, I disown you.'' Vansh's jaw dropped as he watched her retreating form. He just shook his head, a smile stretched onto his lips, he was now anxious to meet his niece.  The future Queen of Jaigarh. He sat lost his thoughts. Though Jaigarh have had powerful leader both male and female but no female had yet got that right by birth. He was curious how will she be as a leader? He wanted to be the one of her teachers, just like Veer had been for his sister. He punched in around 50 messages to Sona claiming  number of rights on his niece. In turn Sona replied with a face palming emoticon. 

***

Leela hugged Urvi the moment she entered her room. ''How are you?''

''How do I look?'' Urvi asked, her lips stretched into a smile. Leela watched her for a moment. ''DO you want me to answer that?''

Urvi crashed on the couch. ''He is mad at me.''

''Why didn't you come? He waited all day for you at the court. Why?'' Leela asked. It had been an year since the incident. Advay had decided to marry Urvi and Leela Maan decided to side with him. Urvi on the other hand was never in favor of such a step but relented. But on the day of wedding, she never turned up. Leaving Advya broken and shattered. Since the day he had been a different person.  he stayed aloof and spoke only if required. He had distanced himself from his cousins and family. 

''I was never okay with that.''

''But you agreed.''

''No Leela! I never did. He kept pushing me to come.''

''You should have come.''

''And give our parents a pain for life. No Leela! If I can't hurt mine, how can I hurt his. Have you forgotten how mad our grandfather had been with your father for his one decision. Moreover, this would have been a dent on our parents trust. Why should I punish all for my heart?''

''Urvi, Advay is no longer himself. He is just lost.''

''Then he will have to find himself to get me. I am not going to bring any shame to me or his parents but I will wait for him.'' Leela pulled Urvi in a hug. Maan had requested her to probe Urvi's feelings but she never got a chance. Her uncle aunt had discovered the incident and it turned into a big show down between Naran Ranawat and Jayant Chauhan. Nandini had suggested Urvi to side with her husband's family and she did. But when she requested to visit her home; surprisingly, Ranwats had no issues about it. That day she released why her uncle wanted her married to Mann. Maan, she smiled thinking about him.

''You Love him Leela.'' Urvi broke her thoughts.''

''We are married, we respect and like each other. We are best friends.''

Urvi rolled her eyes. ''Accept it girl, you have fallen for Maan Ranwat.''

''He is my husband. I ought to like or be attracted to him.''

''Why can't you admit being in love?'' Urvi asked irritated.

''I don't know what being in love is. I never want to go so deep and hurting like you. I am okay being practical.''

Urvi chuckled. ''We will see about that. By the way, I am off to Africa next week for a month. I have got and amazing project.''

''Who will be there with you?'' There was worry in Leela's office. Uriv pinched her cheek. ''DOn't worry, dad is sending 3 extra people with me and he warned my boss against making me do too much.''

''Perks of being a Princess.''

''I hope you will stay for a week?'' Urvi asked. It had almost been a year since they met.

''Yes, I am here for a months. I need to spend some time with Chachi.'' There were still talking when Nandini entered the room hugging Leela tight. ''I am not letting you go for a month.'' The girls stared at each other sharing a laugh.

***

Vikram groaned turning around on his bed. He felt a distant sound of someone knocking some door continuously. He was sure it was in his head, he covered his head with a pillow but the banging didn't stop. Vikram kicked off the pillow and the comforter. He had readily agreed to watch over the Ladoo Stormy Rathore in the night, and she proved to be a storm. Her realized her small size was such a camouflage to her stormy attitude. The baby took hours to sleep and then was up again making him jump . He had just slept an hour back when the banging started. He stumbled to the door pulling it open. ''Vansh! What are you doing her in the middle of the night.''

''Its 6:00 AM, I am here to see my niece.''

''She is sleeping.'' And just then they heard a faint wail. Vansh pushed his brother aside barging into the room. He was aware Sona would be up, he had informed her a day before while for others it was a surprise. ''Oh my, there is our future Queen.'' He picked the baby up hugging her close. ''Do you mind if I take her for sometime.'' He asked Sona who was smiling at him.

''Why should I, she is your niece.'' Vansh squealed like a child walking away with the Rathore Princess. ''I can sleep now.''

''No Vikram, its her naming ceremony today. There is lot to do.''

''I am a new born father, I am tired. please have pity on me.'' Sona stared at him for a moment before laughing aloud. She covered him before walking out of the suite. Rathore Palace was full of people. Sona smiled recalling the fight between Ananya and Ranvijay on her daughter's nick name. While Ranvijay insisted that the nick name was bad. Ananya addressed the baby with the same, and somehow the family had given up and started calling her Ladoo.

The sight that welcomed Sona was froze her, Vansh refused to hand over his niece as Raina and Rolli warned him.  Her eyes went to Dev, he sat with his head in his hands.  ''WHose side are you?''

''On the grown ups side.'' 

''You all had her for a week, now she is all mine.'' Vansh argued

''Who asked you to travel? That's not our fault, give her to me.'' In between all the fight Ladoo made small sounds as if mocking all. The fight ended when Ranvijay took the baby. ''All of you behave, she stays with me till I go to work. And I am not going today.'' He pecked the small girl leaving the three dumb found. They knew, how much ever they grew, Ranvijay would always have a upper hand.

***

The priest recited few mantras  directing the SOna and Vikram about the ritual. ''You can say the name in Baby's ear.'' Raina and Rolli smiled, they leaned on a ear each and whispered, ''Vrushali.''

The family repeated the name blessing the new Princess. Vikram stared at his daughter in his arms. ''I will be back.'' With that he walked towards Sitara's apartment and knocked. Sitara answered grinning wide. ''WHat brings you here Hukum?''

''Without you blessing my Vrushali and her special day cannot be completed.''

Sitra smiled, placed her palm on baby's head. ''May you become the finest of all leaders...'' she was about to make a promise when Vikram completed. ''And will protect all of us, us includes you kaki.'' Sitra caressed Vikram cheek. The Prince she committed to protect had now grown up into a good man. She was sure, he would lead all of them efficiently.

''I got her this.'' Chitra quickly tied small anklets around baby's feet. Sitra wanted to stop but Vikram accepted the gifted as if it was most valuable.  Sitara was aware about her daughter's relationship, she knew it was time to end it

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