Chapter 18: A Royal Welcome For Sameera

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"I know you will come, Sameera. You proved me right!! You won't regret it and I promise you"- Shivendra said.

"Hopefully, I wish the same"- Sameera replied.

"Let's go inside and talk, please. I'm starving since yesterday"- Vikram distracted them.

"Sure, Why not"- Jahnvi nodded.

"Just stay here for a moment. I'll be back"- Shivendra stopped them and walked inside. When four of them were looking at each other with confusion, Shivendra came out with Raani maa, Shefali, Prerna, Vidya and Karan accompanied him. Shivendra gestured one of their maids to ward off the evil eye and she did. Seeing Sameera back at the palace, Raani maa was overwhelmed and embraced her. Everyone was happy and relieved with the things that have happened.

"Khamma ghani, Beta!! I wish I knew it earlier Or else I would never let you go out from this palace, dear. I am thankful to God who made you to come to us, unknowingly but it was alright. From now on, I'll never let you go away from me"- Raani maa said wholeheartedly.

"But still I am unable to accept it completely, Raani maa. No one cares how hard my life was. All of a sudden, I might be called as a Princess but couldn't be admitted with all the heart"- Sameera responded.

"No one will do that, beta. Take your time to settle the things around you. You'll be fine"- Shivendra said.

"First, let me introduce everyone to you. Your Grandfather, Rana Dharmendra Singh Rajput was a King of this region before Shivendra got crowned. I am your Paternal Grandmother, Gayatri Devi - You can call me Daadi or whatever you like.

Shivendra is your father and Your mother is Amrita, who died several years ago. And Jahnvi is your sister, just one year younger than you. People say that you look like your mother and that's quite true.

And I think you already know Pranav and his sister, Prerna so let me introduce to their parents - Shefali Rajput, my daughter and her husband Amit Ahuja. Technically, both of your cousins are Half- Royals as their mother is from a Rajput clan.

Karan and Vidya are your father's cousin's children, who are staying with us since 4 years. I know you already met them earlier" - Raani maa introduced the family and Sameera happily wished them.

"Why didn't you mention your another daughter, Raani maa? Shalini right?- Sameera said intentionally.

"You know her?"- Raani maa surprised to hear.

"Vikram said everything about it. He didn't want me to come here blankly so he did. Where's she?"- Sameera asked.

"That's so kind of you to ask but she stays abroad. She was diagnosed with dimentia and she couldn't remember anything from her past. Vikram sent her to the USA for the treatment and luckily, she don't remember any of us. There's no threat anymore"- Raani maa explained.

"Ohh! Okay. But still she deserves a place in this family. However, she doesn't remember what she did so get her back too, Raani maa. Please, This is the only request I have. Do it for my sake if I really means something to you"- Sameera requested.

"No way, Mira. You can't do that. Even though she is my mother but I can't take any kind of risk about it. She got punished with her condition and that's enough" - Vikram refused.

"Yes, she got punished with dimentia and that's enough for her deeds. I want to forgive and move on. I want to settle everything which was left incomplete because of me"- Sameera defended.

"I think she's right, Vikram"- Pranav supported.

Vikram got upset with her opinion and stood aside without uttering any word.
As Pranav supported her opinion, she remembered Aarav's words and decided to confront him about his feelings.
Few minutes later, Raani maa and Shefali took her into her room in the first corridor of the palace. It was a large room with antique design and airy aesthetic windows and walls. It looked like a fairytale when Sameera came to know that it's her room.
"It's all yours, Sameera!! Get ready and come down. We have replanned the veneration we cancelled yesterday. I brought you some clothes and jewelry for you, hope you'll like them"- Raani said and left by handing over a tray to her.
Sameera got herself ready and came to the mandir area where everyone were present.

Sameera's Look:

"There she comes"- Shefali announced her presence and everyone started praying

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"There she comes"- Shefali announced her presence and everyone started praying. After the veneration when Pranav went aside with Shivendra, Sameera followed him but failed.

She tries everytime but somehow she couldn't because of everyone's attention towards her. And it turns to be Two weeks since Sameera came back. Pranav and his family started living in the palace with everyone and Sameera completely accepted everything around her and the people too. She felt everything normal as she started interacting with everyone in the palace. Sameera admitted the truth completely and considered Shivendra as her father.

Raani maa and Shivendra were in a deep discussion since a week and finally they wanted to announce something on the occasion of a royal gathering at the palace. Pranav was going into the throne room with Shivendra and Sameera followed him to confront but Jahnvi called her out when she found her going behind them.

"Do you want something, Di?"- Jahnvi asked.

"No, Not at all"- Sameera blabbered.

"Are you sure? I saw you going behind Papa and Pranav. Is everything okay? Tell me if I can help you with anything"- Jahnvi questioned.

Sameera held the silence for a minute and asked - "Well, there's something I want you to do. I guess you won't tell it to anyone else, will you?"

"Just ask, Sis. See how fast I'll solve your problem"- Jahnvi said confidently.

"I just came to know that Pranav loves me but I am not sure about it. I wanted to ask him directly but couldn't able to face him if it gets awkward. Will you find out it for me, please"- Sameera asked with hesitation.

"That's it? I will be the happiest person if it turns out to be true but what about you? Do you love him? If you don't, then it's of no use to know. Better make it clear"- Jahnvi said.

"I think I kinda like him too"- Sameera confessed.

"Fine then, I'll go right now and wish me all the best and luck. I hope I'll come with good news"- Jahnvi said and left to meet him in the throne room.

Sameera was way too excited to know. She followed Jahnvi to listen to his response by herself secretly.

When she entered the throne room, she saw all the family members seated on both sides of Shivendra's throne. Even Aarav Malhotra was present over there. She felt like there was something big coming towards her. Raani maa directed Sameera to sit on the first seat beside the throne. Sameera felt unusual about something they are here to announce.

Sameera sat beside her father's throne and looked at him, casually. Her father smiled at her and said -

"After Many Years, My Daughter - Sameera Was Brought Home. On This Occasion Of Celebrating Princess' Homecoming - I Proudly Announce The Succession Of This Throne To My Heir Who Will Replace Me For The Bright Future Of Our Family.

I Announce That Vikramaditya Chauhan, My Nephew And The Crown Prince Will Handover His Duties To The Real Heiress   - Sameera Rajput Malhotra In Two Days Which Is On This Friday And Coronate Her As The Queen.

Any Objection??" - Shivendra announced.

"No Objections, Ranaji"- Everyone responded in unison.

Shivendra came down and walked to Sameera. "I know you're quite shocked to hear this announcement but this is what you deserve as my daughter, beta. There's no stepping back from it but it also doesn't mean that it will ensnare you forever. You are free to live your life like you ever wished to. I will never restrict you from doing your will but when the time comes, I'll ask you another thing which will make your life more happier. Promise me that you will do as I say when the time comes"- Shivendra said convincingly.

"As you wish, Papa. Make sure that your coming wish doesn't hurt me"- Sameera agreed.

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