The air at the palace of Rajangarh became incidentally hot marking the start of noon prahar. One side of the palace has been certainly calm and composed creating suspicion even in minds of servants and the other side was as always in resonation of giggles of the little princess who had become fond of her new friend also her caretaker. The only thing that kept Damini same was her little mistress. The constant thought of all possible strategies her enemy being the ruler could do was running in her mind. Nevertheless of what may come she needed to be prepared for it.
Her chain of thoughts was broken by a soft whimper followed by giggles. Glancing at the little princess Damini walked near Aadrika who had tripped on her own foot landing down on ground. Stiffing her laugh Damini helped Aadrika to get up and both of them giggled.
" So cute you are, little princess." Damini pinched her cheeks lightly to which Aadrika gave a baby smile.
"Ehehe... Dawmini... Let's roam around... Hmmm... What about sneaking around...." Aadrika's eyes lit up in excitement to which Damini reciprocated with an intent look as if warning her.
" My brave little princess... If your mother gets to know about us sneaking around she will get upset, won't she?" Hearing this Aadrika's lower lip curled in failure of her plan of entertainment.
" How about we get you some snacks and then get into your mischief?" Unable to resist her cuteness Damini finally came with a childish offer to keep Aadrika active for the next set of fun to which the little girl squeaked in pure gleam.
"Alright.... Let's gooo"
Being excited to do something as prank little princess full of playfulness hopped and jumped around walking through the corridors connecting the royal residency and palace gardens explaining animatedly about what all she sees and hears around the palace, how the rabbits hop, how she got stumbled upon temple stairs, not to miss the games she loves to play.
The babbling conversation came to a half when the lady of another ethnicity walked towards them with greed and pride written all over her face. Aadrika swiftly darted back towards Damini and his behind her skirt clearly being uncomfortable of the lady's demeanor. The Muslim lady, Tahseen walked towards the duo clad in Afghani green lehenga with studded with golden borders and designed with intricate long patterns moreover a thigh length kurta fitting her curves having a deep sweetheart neck that bulged out her chest and a dupatta draped over her head gave a dirty glance at Damini and a a tight lipped smile at Aadrika as a matter of compulsion so not to disrespect the royal child yet had a tint of ignorance flashing in her face. Damini came forward in defence for Aadrika who still frowned at Tahseen.
Stepping forward Tahseen sneerrd out at Damini who was ignoring her presence.
"Dont you have manners to greet a lady of high rank?"
"Says who doesn't have a to bow in front of a royal member. It would be better for you if you learn etiquettes and practices to keep your little life in one piece. For your knowledge, I am not told to wish a servant, or I must say a slut." Damini made a mock statement in slow voice for Tahseen to hear which changed the latter's facial expression into anger.
"You are having your mouth running a lot like your actions, don't you? Believe me, you will be out of here soon lifeless if you don't go what I say. I have the power to control your life and death." Tahseen raised her brows as a way of challenging Damini with a smirk playing on her lips.
"Watch your tongue that might cost your life, Tahseen. And I must warn you to curb your haughtiness because Damini, doesn't get feared by empty threats of power that is clearly not yours to be boasting of." Damini retorted sharply, pointing out Tahseen's inexistent reference of power.
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Damini -The Unknown Princess
Historical Fiction"Why always in a hurry, you girl? Huh? You can't escape from me. From the second you lost." His grip on her arm tightened making her wince arching her back. His dangerously husky voice sent shivers down to her spine still maintaining her anger on hi...
