Kingdom of Jaisalmer ~ Reincarnation

Part 2 ~ The First Meeting

Ranvijay's Pov

As the morning sun filled my room with light, the sound of birds chirping woke me up. I got up and went to the window to admire the peaceful beauty of Neergarh in the soft morning light. The palace gardens looked beautiful, blooming under the sun.

 After getting dressed, I decided to check on Abhimanyu. When I entered his room, he called out from the bathing room, saying he was still getting ready. I told him to meet me when he was done.

Leaving his room, I went to the garden. It was truly beautiful, filled with colorful flowers and the sweet smell of jasmine. I walked through the pathways, enjoying the calmness of nature. It felt nice to take a break from the worries I had the night before.

My peaceful moment was interrupted when some attendants told me breakfast was ready. I nodded and went to the dining hall. When I entered, I greeted the whole family and touched Dadisa's feet for blessing. She smiled at me and then I approached Maharaj and Maharani to receive their blessings before sitting down at the dining table with everyone.

Everyone was present except for Rajkumari Vandita. I noticed her absence and inquired, "Where is the princess? Isn't she going to have breakfast with us?"

Maharaj replied, " the princess will be joining us soon, jamaai sa"

I nodded, and we began to eat. Soon, I heard the sound of anklets in the dining hall. I looked up and saw a young woman entering the room, must be Vandita. She was wearing a maroon lehenga, and her jewelry sparkled in the light. Her honey-brown eyes confirmed that she was the same woman I had seen the night before.

I couldn't take my eyes off her. She was well-known across Hind for her beauty and many talents. People talked about her courage, kindness and fearlessness. As she walked towards the dining area, her warm smile and bright eyes caught my attention. It was clear she had a special presence.

Seeing her in person, I realized that the tales of her were not mere exaggerations. She carried herself with confidence, and I wanted to know more about her. I was curious to discover the qualities of the woman who would soon be my wife.

As I was lost in my thoughts, Abhimanyu stepped on my foot, bringing me back to reality.I looked at him, feeling annoyed. He just laughed, enjoying my reaction.

"Bhai sa, aapka intezaar khatam hua" he whispered, I gave him a death stare and he chuckled.

(Bhai sa, your wait is over)

I couldn't help but admire her again. She looked beautiful. Just as I was about to speak, Maharani interrupted with a hint of disappointment.

"Vandita" she said gently but firmly, "you're late for breakfast, dear."

she walked over, looking sorry. "I'm sorry, Maa-sa," she said, bowing her head. "I was in the garden taking care of some birds. I found two injured ones this morning."

Maharani's expression softened. "That's sad. I hope they're okay. But you need to be more punctual, Vandita"