The Delphic Emir

The Entry

Author's POV:

" I don't think I'm ready to take over my company completely Karthik!" Diya muttered sitting on the vast bed.

" And we are not forcing you either. Take your time and let me know when you need a hand to hold and a shoulder to lean on. I'm always there my Angel." Karthik said softly. A soft smile spread on Diya's lips as soon as those words left his mouth. Those soothed her heart.

She looked ready to take down the obstacles for the day. She resembled a true Queen with charisma in her looks and confidence in her eyes.

" That's my Queen. Are you ready?" Asked Karthik and she nodded a confident yes.

The glow of the new bride didn't even leave her for a minute, the clothes she wore made her look extra poise.

They are about to get into the car only to be stopped by a female voice. A small smile formed on Karthik's lips while Diya pressed her lips to control her smile.

" You people are leaving me without a goodbye!" Virana pouted as if she was about to cry.

" Awwww, my baby, no one wanna leave you. We are just trying to pull your leg." Karthik laughed hugging his baby sister.

" Why do you always do this to me brother? I detest this place and you know that." Virana whispered in a broken voice.

" I promise you, princess, I'll make this place this vultures free soon." Diya said with a dark look crossing her face. Virana for a second contemplated whether she have seen that look or not.

" I don't wanna live here." She whispered looking at Diya with teary eyes.

" How about you join me today in the pretense of helping me?" Diya asked winking at Virana and seeing Aruna marching towards them.

Even before she opened her mouth Diya took the chance to hold her hand and smiled.

" Pretty please Viru, I desperately need an assistant in my office. And it's messing with my brain. I don't even have the time to search for a new one. Just join me for a few months and trust me, I'll pay you loads. I'll talk to your aunt." Diya said so convincingly sensing Aruna standing behind her.

" I don't know." Virana's voice came low seeing her aunt's glare.

" Oh! Where is that witch by the way?" Asked Diya feigning innocence. Virani's eyes bulged while Karthik choked on his saliva hearing his wife say things to his stepmother who is just behind her.

" I'm here." Aruna said gritting her teeth.

"Oh shit aunty! I didn't mean to say any of those words. Those just slipped out of my mouth. What to do? I can't control my mouth seeing people like you. Involuntary things you know!" Diya said making puppy eyes.

" Oh! I forgot to inform you, I'm kidnapping my sister-in-law for a few months. You better find yourself another servant or better why don't you opt for that unavailing daughter-in-law of yours? She must be painting her nails here or somewhere at the corner of the palace. Thank you. See you in the evening." She said and bent a little to kiss Aruna's cheek.

" Stop there you pointless creature." Aruna yelled wiping her wet cheek which is coated with Diya's saliva.

" Diya! Queen Diya!" Diya said walking more towards Aruna who stood still. She moved further to clearly show their height difference.

" You are not the Queen. Sahasra will be the Queen's consent once Samrat becomes the King." Aruna said in the most ear-hurting tone.

" How about I kill your son and your husband and make my husband the King? Easy process right?" Diya smirked maliciously slowly turning towards Karthik and Virana. Virana's cheeks turned pink trying to hold back her laugh from the past half an hour while Karthik had a smile on his lips.