The Decision Was Yours.....

17

Anamika realized she was still holding the pendent so she turned around to keep it back to its place.

when she saw the pendent closely she noticed it was very much similar to the blue sapphire gem. she kept the pendent back and closed the closet.

she first thought of asking Arjun about it but than dropped the plan. she was not yet ready to confront him.

Leaving the pendent back at its place she left the room.

Time passed by things were becoming normal with passing time .
Both were still apart but they were not much stranger like before.

Today the whole palace was bustling.
It was the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

Anamika was dressed in maroon lahenge embroidered with gold threads and pearls.
Her hair was side braided with gajra, hand filled with bangles, a choker (traditional necklace) on her neck,
Rakhdi on her head (traditional jwellery worn on head) with a big nose piece and a heavy anklet made of gold.
A veil was covering her head.

She was looking a complete charmer.
The way she gentle tucked her locks which were disturbing her.

She was busy in decorating the temple area sitting carelessly completely focused on her work.
Her bangle were making a tinkling sound.

Ranisa was busy instructing the maids when her gaze fell on Anamika who was so devoted at her work.

She smiled watching her and came towards her.

"What are you doing Anamika? We have maids you don't have to do it" Ranisa said

" It's nothing Maasa I was free and didn't have any work, the maids are also busy so just helped a bit" she replied sheepishly.

Ranisa placed her palm on her head and gave her blessings." I wish you get all the happiness you deserve"

Anamika smiled at her gesture and shut her eyes at the moment and embraced her.

A maid came and informed them that the guests have arrived.

They broke through the embrace and went to welcome them.

Relatives and the neighboring kingdom were invited.

A women of middle age dressed in royal look along with a young lady came towards them.

"Welcome Rani Kunti and Rajkumari Pratiksha meet kuwar ranisa Anamika my daughter in law and wife of Arjun" Ranisa introduced them.

Anamika touched Kunti's feet and took her blessings.

She placed her hand on her head and gave her blessings."God bless you Kuwar ranisa" she said.

On the other hand Pratiksha didn't seem pleased when she met her, kunti nudged her indicating her to behave.

Not to seem rude Pratiksha plasterd a fake smile and greeted her.

Anamika saw her indifferent attitude but did say anything to avoid making scene as they were her guests.

Anamika made an excused and went to kitchen.

"Ranisa if you don't mind can I say something " Rani kunti said extra sweetly.

Ranisa nodded her indicating her to continue.

"Don't you think Ranisa my daughter was a better match for Arjun? You have known her from childhood"

"Anamika is a responsible person she alone has handled many responsibilities and I am very lucky ho have a daughter in law like her" Ranisa replied proudly.

" I am sorry Ranisa I am not comparing her it's just that you know Pratiksha from childhood and I thought both of them like each other" Rani Kunti said

"I trust my son Kunti and I know him the person who owned her place in my son's heart was not Pratiksha and know his wife will only be the last person in his heart" Ranisa said and excused herself to attend the guest.

Both of them glanced at each other and were green with jealousy.

"What's soo special in her that she can't hear a word against her?" Pratiksha asked.

"Every thing is special about my bhabhisa Rajkumari Pratiksha which you will never be able to understand " Ranvijay said coming from behind.

" Oh here you are Rajkumar Ranvijay I was waiting to meet you personally " Pratiksha replied in a soft and seductive tone.

" But I am not eager to meet you and I wish to never meet you aren't you bored using the same antics?" he asked in a bored tone.

" We are your guests Rajkumar you don't have the right to mistreat us" Rani Kunti said in an offended tone.

"Give respect take respect Rani Kunti if you can't teach your daughter how to treat others you can't teach me how to behave with others" Ranvijay said.

"RANVIJAY!!!" A loud thundering voice echoed in the palace.