P.S. Some sentences/dialogues are written in Hindi as per the mood and feel of the story

*Present*

"Dadu..." she hugged him and started crying

"Baacha i am okay...see" Pradhyuman said caressing her hair

"No...you are not...If you are okay then how come you landed up in hospital...its minor attack you got and you ....huh...i am not gonna talk to you now. You dont take care of yourself." Sanyukta said in between her hiccups

"Okay..Sorry doll...Dadu is really very sorry..." he said and broke the hug

"Stop crying princess...I hate to see you cry" Pradhyuman wiped her tears and pecked her forehead

"Dadu..why...why dont you take care of yourself" "Why are you so careless about your health" " What if something would have happened to you" " What will I do without you" " I can't imagine life without you Dadu. And you know that." Pradhyuman was silently listening to all her complaints.

"What..now say something. Dont sit like a statue" Sanyukta said breaking Pradhyuman's trance.

"Princess..jab tum sasural jaogi toh "

"Dadu you again started sasural thing...I told you I am not going go anywhere leaving you." Sanyukta replied sternly

"But one day you have to doll..." Pradhyuman cupped her cheeks

"NO" she turned her face to other side.

"Look at me beta."

"NO dadu..." she started crying.

"Okay...Okay...lets have a deal then"

"What deal dadu?" she looked at him

"What if I accompany you to your sasural?" Pradhyuman chuckled

"Dadu again....i dont want to go to any random house....i am...i dont want to get marry..." she said

"Sanyukta doll I want to ask you something" Pradhyuman's eyes held seriousness

"Yes dadu"

"Do you have any boyfriend" Pradhyuman asked her thinking about the promise he gave to Raghuvir

"And why are you asking me this" Sanyukta answered back

"Just like that..." Pradhyuman said still expecting an answer

"Dadu you are just not my Dadu but my best friend too...you know I can never hide things from you. If ever I fall in love you would the first person with whom I'll share the news before that guy..." Sanyukta said keeping her head in Pradhyuman's lap

"I know beta and I trust you. But tell me..do you like someone from your friend circle or at work place. Do you have any crush..."

"No dadu...I dont have any boy friend." "Nor do i like or crush on someone." Sanyukta chipped while Pradhyuman sigh in relief

- - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - -

Jaiselmer, India

A young & handsome guy of 27 just stepped out of his BMW standing infront of Shekhawat palace(Haveli)

Clad in grey three piece Armaani suit his face carried a royal aura. He put off his Ray-Ban shades to have a clear view of Haveli. His deep black orbs perfectly complimenting his charismatic smile. He looked absolutely Royal. Guarded by his bodyguards he got inside only to see his family waiting to welcome him.

He is none other then Randhir Singh Shekhawat. Grandson of Raghuvir and Durgadevi Shekhawat. Son of Renuka and Harshvardhan Shekhawat. Prince of Jaiselmer and youngest business tycoon of the country. Randhir is youngest successor of Shekhawats

"Randhir...my son.." Raghuvir hugged him

"Dadasa...kaise ho aap" Randhir hugged him back

"Aare Mahra pota aaya hai...Randhir...Mahre ko se maut aave toh bhi khushi khushi..."

"Dadasa...Aaisa mat boliye" Randhir said hugging him back

"I am so proud of you my son. You are pride of our family" Raghuvir said kissing his forehead

"Go everyone is waiting for you meet them...specially your Maasa and your sisters" Raghuvir announced

"Yes"

"Pradhyuman...aakhir woh gadhi aagayi jiska intezaar tha" "Randhir aur Sanyukta ki bhyaah" Raghuvir mumbled

Los Angeles, California

"Dadu your reports are normal. Doctor uncle just informed me so now we can go home...yipee" Sanyukta entered inside in excitement

"Yes...I am in hurry to reach home"

"Anything serious Dadu?" Sanyukta asked

"Yes....Very serious" Pradhyuman said looking at her

Sanyukta and Pradhyuman reached home

"Dadu you take rest now" " And call me if you need something" Sanyukta said making her lay on his bed and covered him with duvet

"I want your happiness princess" Pradhyuman said inaudibly

"Dadu you said something" Sanyukta turned back

"No beta...nothing..."

"Fine Take rest" she left

Pradhyuman got up with difficulty and grabbed his iPad

He quickly opened his e-mails but something caught his attention

"Raghu ka e-mail" Pradhyuman quickly opened it

"Pradhyu...ha main Raghuvir...aacha heran mat ho ki mahre ko yeh computer wala khat likhna kaise aaya...mahre Randhir ne sikhaya mahare ko...yeh computer badi jadui cheez hai...aacha woh sab chod...tuje yeh batane ke liye chithi likhi hai ki mahare randhir ne aapni padhai puri kar di aur aab humara karobaar sambhalne laga hai....toh jo vada humne 22 saal pehle kiya hai usse nibhaya jaye...tu jaldi se mahri sanyukta ko lekar bharat aaja phir yaha randhir aur sanyukta ki dhoom dhaam se shaadi karenge. Thik hai. Thare jawaab ka intezaar karunga"

Pradhyuman eyes beamed with happy tears

"Raghu...hum bohot jald bharat aarahe hai. Aapna khayal rakhna...." Pradhyuman replied

"Dadu...." Sanyukta entered with bowl of soup

"What are you doing?" She eyed him and then on iPad

"Nothing princess was just checking my mails" "Come sit" Pradhyuman said signing out his account

"Okay i have made your favourite soup...have it then you'll take your meds and take rest" Sanyukta said and was about to feed him soup

"Dadu...why are you crying?" 

"Nothing beta...aaise hi" Pradhyuman wiped his tears

"Jhooth aaise hi koi rota hai kya?" Sanyukta hugged him

"Princess tum jab Hindi main baat karti ho toh aacha lagta hai" Sanyukta broke the hug

"Dadu dont make fun of my Hindi" "Its just that I am not as fluent as you" Thoda kaacha kaacha. But I understand Hindi" Sanyukta chuckled

"Ohh really...." Pradhyuman teased her more

"Dadu...not fair" Sanyukta frowned

"Okay princess....Okay now listen...you always wished to visit India. Right?" Pradhyuman asked her taking her hand into his

"Yes Dadu...India is just amazing. I know I never have been there but whatever I got to know from you and from internet I just wish to India once in my lifetime." She said feeding him soup

"Then lets go..." Pradhyuman said as soon as she completed feeding him

"Where?" Sanyukta asked

"To India" Pradhyuman replied with smile.

"Dadu will go some other time okay. You first be fine. Then we'll go" Sanyukta replied

"No beta....i dont have....time...." Pradhyuman said in disappointment

"What?"

"I mean beta...not like that...this is the right time to visit India. Also its my darling princess wish to see India so your wish is my command." Pradhyuman said covering it up

"Dadu you are not well. How will you travel?" Sanyukta asked worriedly

"Doll I have taken permission from doctor and he said I can travel"

"Ohh so this was well planned...Now I get it." Sanyukta exclaimed

"Doll...please...lets go" he requested

"Dadu but...okay...if you are so willing to go we'll go" Sanyukta smiled and hugged him

"Thanks princess...Thank You so much. You dont know what have you done to me" Pradhyuman broke the hug kissed her forehead

"Aaaise hi raho humesha...Khush...Muskuraati hui" Pradhyuman said as fresh tears appeared in his eyes

TBC

Precap: More about Randhir Singh Shekhawat 

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