its late, you guys should leave.'' Vansh suggested. He and his new bride had been escorted to their room, but his siblings refused to leave. The gang shared a secretive smile before ignoring him completely. Sona bought her daughter to face level. ''Say Hi to chachi.'' Laddoo squealed as Chitra wasn't new to her. After a minute Sona exclaimed as if laddoo said something unbelievable , ''Okay, you want to sleep with Chachu today.'' Vansh groaned, his sister in law had decided to make his night memorable.

''Chitra do you mind Laddoo and Ani sleeping here.'' That came from Rolli. Chitra pressed her lips. ''why should I!'' That earned her a glare from Vansh.''

''Done then! Kids are sleeping here.'' Sona declared placing her daughter on a rose petals heart. Vansh's lips drooped and Vikram burst into laughter. ''God that face.''

''You should help me. I did try to save you and almost got raped by you.'' He complained but that resulted in another round of laughter. Raina made herself comfortable on the bed. ''It has been long Vansh since we had a long discussion.''

''And you chose tonight.'' Vansh taunted

''Vanshu, we are of the same age. I thought we could be best buddies.''

''Yes, and all thoughts are coming today.'' Vansh really sounded irritated. Dev, who never wanted to be a part of all this shook his head. His wife and sister were equally shameless. He lifted Laddoo and grabbed Ani's arm. ''You all have exactly 5 mins to leave them alone.'' With that he walked off leaving a stunned audience behind. ''He can order!'' That came from Vikram.

''Yes, and that was a warning.'' Sona answered. She quickly moved on to Chitra's side and gave her a big hug. ''Welcome home!'' She pulled Vansh's cheek who in turn pushed her out.

Rolli gave her husband a frown for the warning he gave a few minutes back, he looked from her to the baby in his arms. ''Is that a Rathore thing, all babies frown.''

And she forgot all. ''Show me.'' They laughed watching the little princess who stared at them with a small frown, not sure why her play time suddenly ended, and all turned silent.

''Come to Nanu Ani.'' Ranvijay called out and Ani ran into his arms. He smiled at the younger couple. ''You guys have worked a lot today. I will take care of them.'' He extended his other arm for the Princess and she smiled at him. ''Good night you two!''

As he walked away, he heard Rolli. ''Now we can make more babies.'' He couldn't help but look at them again and Dev covered his face embarrassed to the core. He wanted to vanish in thin air realizing his father in law heard all. Ranvijay chuckled. ''I pity you now.'' After that all he heard was Dev reprimanding his girl.

''What makes you laugh?'' Ananya asked as she lifted a drowsy Ani into her arms.

''The way Dev reprimands our girl, I don't see any chances of improvement in her.''

Ananya smiled. ''They are perfect for one another and for Suryagarh. Dev has really worked hard.''

***

''I told you, he is the best .'' Ranvijay replied, patting the little Princess to sleep. ''Why are you still active?''

''She slept whole day.''

''I should have handed her to Veer.'' He replied tongue in cheek and Laddoo demanded his undivided attention

Raina shook like a leaf as her grandfather's furious eyes clashed that with hers. She was confident that her beloved grandfather won't refuse her but he thought otherwise. ''Leave me alone Raina.''

''Dadu!''

''Its an order.'' And she had no option but to oblige. But now she was scared. Raina had patiently waited for Vansh's wedding and other things to settle down. Her house seemed hail and hearty with Maan Leela fully settled and members melting towards Advay. She was sure that out of all, her grandfather would listen but his reaction now scared her.

Raina's heart started thudding mad and her mind started predicting something unfortunate, but she couldn't give words to it. Raina knew she needed a back up and decided to call her maternal uncle.

Om shut his eyes tight hearing the cruel and insulting words Naren Ranawat threw at him. But all he did was hear it out patiently as his son was at fault. Om wasn't even aware that his son had visited the Ranawat Princess secretly. Om decided to handle Siddhant first.

***

Advay paced around the corridor waiting for the doctors to complete the procedure. He along with Maan and Leela had worked hard to find the best orthopedic surgeon who could do the magic for his Urvi.

They were asked to wait while Urvi was being shifted to a room. The doctor informed them that after physiotherapy they would see the visible results.

Advay thanked the Almighty, they had decided to keep this as a secret and surprise the family by Urvi's recovery. "Now, how do we manage her absence from my home? " Leela questioned. 

"Sister's trip. Yes,  we will send you both on a trip. " Maan replied earning a stare from Advay and Leela. He shook his head, "By we; I meant me and Leela, and Advay can keep Urvi to himself for 5 days till doctors give a go ahead.''

''How do we explain your absence?'' Advay questioned

''Tell them that the girls needed a porter.'' Maan replied, pulling his wife closer. Leela gave him a shocked looked. ''I am not going anywhere till my sister recovers.'' Punching him once she walked away.

''She crashed my honeymoon plans.'' Maan tried looking pitiful, earning a punch from Advay as well. ''You deserved it.''

''I am going to crash your future honeymoon, and you will be able to do nothing about it.'' Maan challenged his brother.

Advay just smiled, he was thankful for silence. He had been nervous all week and during Urvi's procedure. He had done all to give her the confidence but, he had been scared all the time. Advay moved out to the lawn, crashing on the bench he broke down, allowing all his emotions to follow through. They had fought a lot since the first meeting, and now all he wanted was to settle down with her. Urvi's disability never mattered, but her dreams and self-respect did. Advay never wanted people calling her lucky to have him even after the shortcoming. She was better in all aspect, and he wanted that respect for her.

After Maan and Leela left, Advay silently moved around the room adjusting as Urvi watched him in silence. ''Advay, why are messing and then rearranging the stuff.''

''Trying to make it look for neat.''

''It is neat.'' And silence fell through again. Urvi understood his state of mind. ''Can you lower the bed, I would like to sleep.'' He nodded pulling the lever bringing the bed down. He tried stepping away but she held his hand. ''Come and lie down next to me.'' Urvi patted the bed. Advay shoulders drooped and he obliged getting in the bed next to her. He hid his face in her bosom, circling her waist with an arm. ''Advay, I know you are scared, don't be; I am going to be fine.''

''I don't wish to fight anymore. No one and for nothing.'' He whispered and she felt wet. Urvi was aware that fighting for their love had been difficult. Advay had been a good son and his family always gave wanted he wanted. For them he had even agreed to marry her without knowing a thing about her. She understood his pain. ''We will not fight anymore, we demand now. Either they oblige, or we carve our own path.''

He looked up into her eyes. ''You won't back out.''

''I won't Advay, not anymore. This is going to be a last chance for our parents.'' He pulled her closer hugging her tight, he just wished to hear that and now things felt a little easy.

''How long will we have to bear the consequences of your mistakes.'' Om screamed at the top of his voice. Chat with Naren Ranawat had left him angry and the silence on the other was now making him lose his sense. His son, Siddhant, didn't bother to answer . ''I love her dad, and wish to spend my life with her.''

''Not happening. You have spoiled all too much back. Forget her.''

''I didn't care for what you guys think, and I am not requesting. I am letting you know my decision.''

Om smirked. ''Then you are mistaken son, I would rather lock you then let you ruin my name. As for Raina, she is a perfect daughter. She won't leave her family for you. She may be in love, but you will not have her trust easily.''

Siddhant turned quiet, that was the truth. Raina didn't trust him. If she took a step, it was because she had feelings for him; but he wasn't going to admit that to his dad. ''She does.''

''Listen to me loud and clear, your resignation should be processed by morning and I want you here after completing the necessary responsibility.''

''I love my job dad.''

''Do it my way, or I will use my way.'' With that Om disconnected, his son had got a lot of freedom and it was time to tighten the noose around his neck.

''My life is full of drama. My kids are giving me headache.'' Raksha poured her heart to her childhood friend.

Ananya smiled. ''All drama is just because of a snooty royal attitude. Let me arrange it all for you, first, your husband choses a bride for Advay not bothering to ask his choice, then you create a scene. The kids fall in love and Urvi's parents create a scene. Why can't one of you bend?''

''Now, second scenario. Here the biggest culprit is Siddhant, his royal attitude refused him to accept his feelings for Raina and his ego pushed him to misbehave with her. This issue was handled a little peacefully but Ranawats were ready with their hundred guns. Now, Raina finally has what she always wanted, and she has been grounded. You and Adi are the biggest culprit, you guys loved each other yet, were never sure if what to expect, and you transmitted same to your kids.''

''That was some lecture and conclusion.'' Raksha replied after a moment of silence. She needed some time to process all what her dear friend just said.

''What should I do?''

''Stand up for your kids, they aren't wrong. Mine fought their battle and proved me wrong, but you don't wait for that moment for them to revolt. Do it.''

Raksha smiled. ''What if Laddoo revolts?''

''She will never have too. If she falls in love, trust me, her grandfathers will abduct and give her even before she confesses. You don't know what she means to these two crazy Rathore brothers.''

''They are brothers and you called then crazy.''

''So sorry, I missed your name of the lot.'' That made the friends laugh. Raksha felt relieved after talking to her friend. Ananya was right, she will have to stand up for her kids now and her family will have to oblige now.

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