THE ROYAL MISFIT

Ch8: YOU!?!?!

CHANDRALEKHA'S POV:

The next morning, I got ready even though I practically had nothing to do the whole day.

I went downstairs for breakfast. Everyone greeted me, and I politely said good morning and sat down beside Vanshika. They were acting so normally, as if I had always been a part of this table.

It would look weird if I was awkward when they seemed perfectly comfortable with me around. So, I too became comfortable.

I was seated next to Vanshika,at the end of the table so naturally she was the one I spoke to the most. She told me about her college. The conversation began with me, asking her about what is she pursuing and ended up till the point where she was talking about how she grew up.

She was studying fashion at a top institute. She was home for vacations and for another reason that she didn't mention to me. Since she was around Shekhar's age, I could sense the views from a mile away. She was giddy and jolly and even though I wasn't a fan of all the excitement, it suited her.

When I looked around, I noticed Vikrant was missing from the table. Vanshika must've noticed me, so she whispered softly.

"Bhaisa has gone to Delhi for some work."

Before I left the dining room, Aunty stopped me as she held my hand.

I immediately stopped. She smiled at me and said

"Since you're our guest and staying in the private section, you can visit a few of the historical rooms here."

I widened my eyes as I understood that she was giving me a sort of privilege.

"No, no Rani sa. How can I do something like that? You're already letting me stay here and making me even have meals with all of you. This is a lot."

I understand all of them being nice to me since I'm staying here, but this was a lot!

Even though these people are extremely hospitable, they are treating me like family. It feels weird.

I have mixed feelings about staying here for a month. Like, do I act suspicious or just enjoy whatever is thrown my way? How about we just let things go the way it's destined to go?

I broke out of my trance when Rani sa spoke

"Oh, don't be absurd, Chandralekha. I told you we're like your family, and you should call me Aunty. You don't have to be so formal with us."

She smiled at me.

This lady must have been extremely pretty when young. Although she would still make girls jealous with her current looks. Vanshika seems to have gotten her beauty from her mother.

"I will send Aditya to show you the way to the chambers."

With that, she left me there.

Since I had nothing to do, I just went back to my room while Vanshika excused herself to go to college.

About an hour later, the doorbell of the suite rang, and I went out to check and saw Aditya standing there nervously holding a file.

He adjusted his glasses when he saw me and gave me a small smile.

"Are you ready, Chandralekha?"

I nodded and closed my door behind me with one hand, and he started walking in front of me.

We reached a small corridor and a beautiful door that was locked.

He took out a keychain from his pocket and opened the door. He asked me to enter first.