ROYAL HIGHNESS

01. Haunted Khandhar?

Ovie's POV :

(*giggles*) Iam feeling like an amateur thief looking around to steal something. Like some horror movie, we wore black hoodies looking like women in mission. It's so dark in here.

'Of course, idiot. Adi raat mein roshni thodi hogi!' (Why would there be light in the middle of the night!) I slapped my forehead at this thought.

It sure gives off a haunting vibe just as I heard. But it's so peaceful here away from the hectic city life. I can even hear the gentle breeze of the wind.

"Dekh na kitna sukoon hai yahan par!" (Look, how peaceful it is here!) I turned around confused when I didn't sense any movements. I literally slapped myself when I didn't see anyone beside me.

"Tujhe Itna ko jaane ki kya jaroorat thi ki apni behen ko hi bhul jao! Ab yeh ladki kahan gayi? Kahan doondu main isse?" ( Why did you has to be so ignorant that you forgot about your own sister! Where did she go now? Where would I even find her?) I went looking around for my babysister grumbling all the while. We had difficulty coming past the gate which was guarded by two pairs of sharp eyes. My forehead creased with worry thinking what to do if Sumbul gets caught.

*Flashback*

I am so excited for this Ad shoot in kohlapur. Because it was my dream come true as I had always wanted to shoot for Sabyasachi designs. I had heard that the location for the shoot was a breathtaking historical palace, filled with the rich essence. The ornate architecture and opulent surroundings would set the perfect backdrop for my work.

On my way to the set, I can't feeling anticipation building up in me. As I was looking around, my eyes caught sight of something unexpected - an ancient fort nestled amidst the lush greenery. It looked abandoned yet somehow well maintained as if someone still takes care of it.

Even after I completed the shoot, my thoughts swirled around that place. Guess, the fort had successfully managed to pique my curiosity. I couldn't resist the urge to inquire about it.

Approaching my manager, Rudr, I asked him with a mix of excitement and intrigue, "Hey, I noticed those fascinating ruins on my way here. Can you tell me more about them?"

His eyes widened, he replied with a hint of caution in his voice, "Oh, those ruins? They're actually part of a restricted area. It's said to be haunted, you know."

My heart skipped a beat, I couldn't help but be drawn in by the mystery surrounding the place.

"Haunted? Really? Well, I don't think so. It must be beautiful in there. I'd love to explore it. I'm curious!"

"Stop dreaming coz you can't! Kisiko bhi waha aas paas batakne ki bhi ijazat nahi hai." (No one even has the permission to linger around there.)

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I was back in my hotel room but my thoughts were still lingering around that place. It was as if that place was beckoning me to explore it. I really wanted to go there. But I noticed two burly men guarding that place. Ofc, they wouldn't allow me to even get past the gate. I looked at my sister who was sleeping peacefully on the bed, the itch to wake her up growing in me. After pondering for few minutes, I got up and shook her violently.

"Ganji chudail, ut jaa bhai! Kitna soyegi?" (Bald witch, wake up bro! How much would you sleep?) I dragged the blanket from her face.

"Ganji chudail hu na, sona tho padega! Energy kaha se aayegi?" (Aren't I a witch? Ofc, I have to sleep else how would I get energy?)

"Haa meri maa, terese muh lagna hi galat hai." I rolled my eyes at her who went back to sleep covering her face with the blanket. (Yes, mom. It's my fault that I came to argue with you.)

"Chal na yaar coffee pete hai! Dekh kitna sundar hai bahar." (Come on, let's drink some coffee. Look how beautiful the weather is.) I whined liked a kid.
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After lot of my whinings and her protests, I finally managed to drag her to the balcony.

"Tujhe pata hai aaj maine bahut pyaara khandhar dekha! Maine uske baare mein kuch suna bhi hai." (Do you know, I found a beautiful sight on my way! And I heard something interesting about it.) I said taking a sip of my coffee.

"Ab mat kehna ki tujhe jaana hai waha!" (Don't tell me you want to go there!) She teased me chuckling. But I held her wrist smiling evilly at her, my eyes giving off a mischiveous vibe. She snatched her hand back as if my touch gave her current. "No wayy!!"

"Mere aisa koi iraada toh nahi tha! Lekin abhi jaana hai mereko aur tu chal rahi hai mere saath!" (It wasn't my intention at first. But now, I want to go and you are coming with me!)

"Mujhe kyu kapaana chahti hai? Tujhe jaana hai toh jaa!" (Why do you intend on killing me? You can go if you want!)

"Chudail ko sirf chudail hi dara sakti hai!" (Only a witch can frighten another witch!) It was my turn to tease her while she narrowed her eyes at me and huffed.

*End of Flashback*

*Present*

I was so worried that I didn't pay any attention infront of me and collided into a hard wall. Ouch....
'Yeh konsa pattar achanak se saamne aa gaya?' (Where did this stone suddenly come infront of me?)

Wait...why does this stone feel so warm? I raised my head only to be mesmerised by a pair of dark brown orbs. Oops...it's a human wall.

'Iski aankhe kitni noorani hai....utna hi bayanak bhi. Dekhe ke lagta hai jaise koi novel wala dark prince ho!' (His eyes are so pretty.... Yet so dangerous. Seems as if he is some dark prince from a novel!)

Mmm....Hott 'n' Handsome... Sharp eyes like an eagle, thick eyelashes, perfect kissable lips, broad shoulders, I can even feel his hard abs.... oh yes! My hands are still on his chest. Goodness! Look at me, fantasizing over a handsome stranger at an unknown place.

'Ek second...unknown place...bala itni raat ko iss khandarnuma jage mein kaun aa sakta hai?' (Wait a sec...unknown place...who would come to this place at this time of night?) My brows raised, a questioning look in my eyes.

'Kahin yeh wahi tho nahi? Jiske baare mein novels mein zikr karte hai? Lambe lambe daant, hipnotize karne wali aankhe. Kahin yeh mujhe maar na de! Deva, abhi toh mujhe apne prince charming se shaadi bhi karni hai. Please, bachalo mujhe.'

(Is it him? About whom novels describe often? Long fangs, hypnotizing eyes. What if this creature kills me? God, I have yet to marry my prince charming. Please, save me.)

His cold hands gripped my wrists and jerked them away from his chest interrupting my train of thoughts. His abrupt action made me scream at him unintentionally.

"Mumma bachao! DRACULAA!!" (Mummy, save me!)

"Madi kashi ali tu?" (How did you come inside?) His voice was cold and aloof with a hint of anger in it.

'Arey bhai saab! Yeh bolta bhi hai. Lekin yeh insaano jaisa kyu bol raha hai?'

"Get out!!" He yelled and I stared at him confused still lost in my thoughts.

"I said GET OUUT! Bahir Nig!"