Empire of Mayika

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Chapter 3

NAVYA

The truth isn't what you see nor do you feel. Its what you make of it.

Its reality. A harsh reality that slaps you on the face and wrenches you out of whatever Deluded hold Lies provide.

There is truth and wickedness.

There is people and life.

Reality is just an acceptance of a fact, a truth. the harder you deny it, the harder it forces back.

My world has turned upside down from the second those sinister champagne eyes fell on me. it turns out the man behind my scariest nightmares from the past three days is crown prince kahil.

The heir to the Raghuvanshi empire, the one who will be taking the throne after the emperor passes over his crown to his prince or count his breaths until the emperor withers away from the hold of the throne

Three days ago when my brother introduced me to the same man who had assaulted me and cornered me as crown prince kahil, i was in denial.

Because the crown prince kahil i imagined in my head since i was a little girl, was a kind, reserved and a gentle person with a face that nothing could rival.

A true prince to his blood and bones who not only brought victories to our kingdom but also won the hearts of the people of bhava.

Aviraaj bhai was meant to pledge his loyalty to the crown after Kahil takes the throne because my brother will not only accompany him by his side in the future but he's also Kahil's ally, his comrade. same goes for vikram bhai who'll soon become the commander to royal military.

Im sitting beside zaria and devina, our not so usual place to have our lunch. But sitting by the water fountain and eating lunch not so peacefully was actually not bad.

"What do you think nivi?"
"Hm?"

I look up from my barely touched salad when devina asks me something

"You're zoning out again, what is it?"

She grunts obviously frustrated from me not paying attention to her rants and constantly spacing out.

Did I ever mention aside from throwing us in the worst situations, devina actually groans and grunt alot? She doesn't usually hides her thoughts at all. She likes to speak them, always wearing her heart on her sleeve. she's as much as elegant and brings out her strong self whenever needed. The only time she feels vulnerable is after she uses her power and connect with spirit world. She has to deal with depression that comes after it.

But that has never held her back from living freely. Something i can never bring myself to do it even if i want to.

I guess thats what makes her the devina chauhan i know. My friend of years.

"Nivi?"
"Oh..Its nothing.."
"Are you still worried about the marriage?"
"No..Im sure aviraaj bhai will handle it.."
"Then what is it?"
"I don't want to eat this salad"

I blurt out. They look at me for a beat too long before they let out a sigh, throwing judgemental stare towards me

"You bair the consequences of your choices alone nivi, i told you you're too young to waste yourself on diet"
"I know"
"want a bite?"

Devina deliberately offers her burger. I smile and shake my head.

"You should eat moderately and make sure you don't put on extra weight. A lady should be proper through and through"