The Lost Dynasty

Chapter 20

Kyda and Amita was on the platform with the royal family with observers surrounding the stage.

No way out...

Amita continued to conceal her identity with her extraordinary, beaded dupatta (scarf). She was seated on a homespun, marmalade orange rajput floor cushion. Prince Owais was also sat on a rajput floor cushion next to his wife to be, however, there was a white curtain sheet between them.

The Iman (Muslim priest) began officiating the Nikah ceremony.

Kyda watched quietly from the side-lines as her hands became clammy and her cheeks grew red from the heat, unable to decided, whether it was from the burning hot sun or her anxiety state that she is concealing within herself. Her eyes shifted to the side, glancing at the old man, wondering if he is suffering the same mental state. He was on the side lines drinking and eating many unusual amounts of water and tiny starters that was being served by servent around the crowd. There were some people who noticed his abnormal behaviour, nevertheless, did not take much notice of it since they were focused on the ceremony. Kyda tried to act natural as she possible could but can't help but to have the thought lingering in the back of her head, the real Begum trapped.

How she could wake up at any moment.

Break her way out...

And burst through the entrance.

And before Kyda could even blink, her head would already be on a pike.

As she was being overwhelmed by the concept of her possible, death-defying punishment. She, like everyone else did not notice Saif was casually and smoothly glides through the obstacles, the people present on stage. He quietly places himself next to Kyda as everyone was too focused on the soon to be married couple to notice the rearrangement.

Not even Kyda.

He was light as a feather.

His steps were soundless.

He leans forward slightly towards her ear as he whispered, "Imagine if that was us, My Alula".

Kyda hitched her breath as she suddenly heard his voice directly into her ear but tried to not to make a big deal over it.

The last thing she needs is to have everyone eyes on her.

But all Saif did was chuckled at her little reaction without his eyes leaving her.

Kyda quickly did a glance around her surroundings making sure no one noticing her existence and placed her eyes back on the bride and groom "What do you mean by 'Imagine if that was us'?".

The last thing she needed to do is misinterpret his words. Saif couldn't wipe the grin off his face as he faced towards the bride and groom.

She can feel his grin.

"I think you know what I mean" he spoke with a sense of tease presence in his tone.

Kyda cheeks shot red, and pupils increased by his comment.

She slightly cleared her throat and her eyes were glued onto Amita.

She urgently kept an eye on Amita but she also didn't have the courage to face Saif.

"Imagine us? As the bride and groom?" She slightly scoffed in a playful manner. "They don't seem too into it". Kyda noticed Prince Owais to be emotionless, not even cracking a smile or any sign of rejection towards this marriage but a sense of depression.

Only Kyda and the wise man knew Amita is under her 'vail'.

Does he even care about his soon to be life partner?

Doesn't he have any interest in Rayha?

Kyda train of thoughts came to a halt when Saif leans in for another whisper.

"The only differences are I can't wait to build a new life with you"

Kyda felt numb in her feet.

Lightweight

Her hands and toes were tingling.

And her heartbeat began to accelerate.

...

Kyda didn't want to believe his words.

She really wanted to...

But, how could she?

Many guys in her timeline, attempt to play her as if she was some toy. To fulfil their boredom and entertained their so call needs.

Viewing her as an easy target.

She never fell prey to their games. Though from watching others from a distance falling victim to their trap caused falters in her trust and loyalty. "Build a new life? What's wrong with the life you have as a Khagan (Prince)?" She crossed her arms and she slight glanced up.

Witnessing his sharp jawline as he kept facing forward.

He could cut someone.

"It doesn't have you"

He said with no further hesitation.

Kyda couldn't say a word.

A lump in her throat trapped her words.

"I want to build a new life, revolving around you and the family we will build together..."

Her eyes began to sting.

"Have my own family and home away from this life where I always have to put on a show..."

She can't give him that

"I'm tired of being the heir brother... and sharing everything with him as he also has his own as well... I want my own for once"

She can't...

"Let me be the only one to have you, Kyda"

She was never ment to be his.