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Hayat

Morning came sooner than I wanted it too. The first rays were just coming out when I could hear a lot of commotion outside. Everyone was getting ready to leave for Suryagarh. It was going to be a long journey and I was not prepared for it.

Yesterday, late at night Abu had sent Rukhsat and my luggage. He had also sent some gifts. I understood why he sent the gifts. No matter what situation we were in, both of his daughters were getting married so the gifts were customary from the bride's side.

I feel like I am starting to become numb towards my current state. I feel like while fulfilling my responsibilities to my Riayat, I am losing myself. I don't like this feeling at all.

With the journey in mind, I decided to wear a long plain Anarkali Kurti. I had put on my dupatta over my head and was ready to leave.

I decided to check up on Rukhsat when I was told that Maharaja Angad wanted to see me. I walked following closely behind the soldier who came to fetch me and I realised that somehow, the Mahraja had changed tents and was now staying in the tent right next to mine. Not thinking much about that, I waited outside the tent to be called in.

After some moments, Maharaja Angad himself came out looking a little restless. 

"I asked for you to come in. Why are you standing outside" he angrily asked.

"I thought you would call me in, your Highness".

"Just come in now".

I entered the tent and saw breakfast was laid in front of us. He gestured for me to sit and so I did.

We started eating breakfast while we were completely silent. He kept looking at me and his stare made me a little uncomfortable.

While he almost got done, I barely ate anything. I just couldn't eat.

"Hayat, Eat!" He said in a warning tone. Since the moment I have met him, he has done nothing but intimidate me. I am sure he is a man that has a habit of people following whatever he says but those are his subjects whilst I am not.

I looked at him with defiance clear in my eyes.

"Your Higness, I don't feel like eating", I said in a low volume hoping he wouldn't push it.

"Eat" is all he said.

"You might have forced me out of my own home but that was when you were threatening to start a war. Now, you can't force me to eat. If I dont feel like it, I won't eat".

"This is where you are wrong Hayat. You will do exactly as I say. That piece of paper doesn't keep your home safe, YOU do. I can and will do things you can't even imagine. If you want to keep everyone safe, just stop making me upset. Eat properly now. We leave just after you are done with your food", he said while getting up and picking up his sword and latching it to his waist.

I started nibbling on the food I had left in my plate wordlessly. Tears were threatening to spill from my eyes and I felt very suffocated.

I somehow managed to finish the food without having a full breakdown right in front of him.

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Two horses awaited us. While Rukhsat was already sitting on one horse with Rajkumar Arjun, looking extremely pissed if I may add the other one was probably his. My future husband's.

I understood that he expected me to ride there with him so I wordlessly walked near the horse.

He kept his hands on my waist and put me on the horse. Seconds later I could feel every part of his body almost stuck to my back. I have never felt more uncomfortable than this.

I could feel his warmth through my clothes. He held my hand and put them on the leash of the horse and then he pulled it. A second later I felt something soft and a little wet on my neck. I tried turning around but I knew what had just happened. He kissed my neck!

I was beyond mad now. I told him yesterday about how it is a sin in my religion to touch a non-mehram and now here he goes kissing my neck. He is being extremely disrespectful towards me now.

I slightly elbowed him and turned around to face him. My eyes were filled with tears because I felt violated but there was so much anger in them that the moment he looked at my eyes, a hint of guilt could be seen in his eyes. Even if he didn't say anything he did look apologetic.

The rest of the way he tried maintaining some distance from me to give me my space but time and again whenever I slept while riding, I could feel him inhaling my scent or just putting his hands on my waist more than what was needed.

The journey was very long and tiring but we didn't stop much. It looked like he really wanted to go back to his palace.

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Anagad

I am so mad at myself right now. I have never forced a woman to do what she doesn't want to do.

I know I was wrong when I kissed her like that without her permission but I don't need her permission. She is mine to do with as I please. I won her. Finally.

I have craved her since the day I saw her. I don't think I can practice much self control around her and soon I wouldn't need to because she will be my wife. My Queen. The thought of her being my Queen really does make me happy. It makes me feel complete.

The things that I want to do to her. If her innocent mind finds out, she is going to have a fit.

It felt so good to have held her by her waist, to have her so close to me that I can inhale her soft lavender like scent.
I am glad for the clothes she is wearing. If she was wearing a Saree or a Lehanga, I would have lost my mind as soon as i would have touched her bare waist. As soon as we are tied in a union, I will make sure that she starts wearing those so that I can feel the warmth of her soft bare flesh easily.

After my threat at the breakfast table, she became numb. She followed whatever I said without putting up much of a fight. I am extremely happy that she is listening to me now. She is being obedient.

We had entered my kingdom and were soon going to reach the palace. I looked at the beauty sleeping in my arms. I am sure that the ride has tired her out but she won't get to rest much.

The wedding preparations will start as soon as we get home. I need her to be mine in every way as soon as possible. She has become like a drug to me. The moment she disappears from my sight I start feeling agitated. I need her. Constantly. And she will have to get used to this.

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Author's Note

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