𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 (𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝)

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟕 : 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐞𝐭

Author POV

"What if our marriage doesn't work out?" Anvi asked, her voice filled with the doubt that had plagued her since the night before.

Ranvijay looked directly into her eyes. "But what if we make it work, Anvi? No relationship is perfect."

His answer surprised her. She searched his face, trying to gauge his sincerity, and all she found was an earnest honesty that seemed unshakeable.

"Look, Anvi," he continued, "I'll be blunt. In my 28 years, I never cared much for love or marriage. I focused on my business, building something strong. Becoming a King has always been my dream. But I knew that part of achieving that dream meant building a family, too. Our families arranged this alliance long ago, so why not give it a real chance? I can't promise you love-not yet, at least. But I can promise you respect and trust."

Anvi felt a pang of disappointment that he couldn't offer love, but still, there was a small warmth in knowing she'd have his respect. Love was something she'd craved deeply, a feeling she'd waited her whole life to experience.

Their conversation shifted into lighter topics, mostly Anvi talking and Ranvijay nodding. Just then, a knock interrupted them. Anvi opened the door to find a maid.

"Anvi baby, Aniket baba is calling you both downstairs," the maid said.

"Okay, we're coming," Anvi replied, smiling.

Turning back to Ranvijay, she said, "Hukum sa lets go everyone is calling us"she was saying but got startled as he spoke up.

"Anvi," he said, "please don't call me 'Hukum Sa' anymore. We're going to be married."

"But... calling you by your name doesn't seem proper," she stammered, biting her lip nervously.

"Why not?" he asked gently, a playful warmth in his tone. "You're going to be my wife you have every right."

Anvi blushed. "Alright... Rana Sa."

Ranvijay's heart did a little flip when he heard her say it, her voice soft with a hint of shyness. "Say it again," he teased as he stepped closer

"Rana sa" she meekly said and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, smiling.

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They went downstairs together, greeted by the sight of family gathered with the priest, they both also joined them.

"There are two dates after 10 days which is 15 th December and the second one is next year 10th may" priest said making everyone nod

"How about fixing the first one which is after 10 days" mahima said while looking at the couple who nodded giving them the confirmation

"Okay so we will handle all the arrangements you just have to invite your side of relatives" rudra said

"Hukum sa are relatives already died when our parents died so there won't be much guest from our side except anvi's and my few friends"aniket said Rathore nodded not wanting to stretch the topic they all settled into finalizing the details.

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Eight days later

The engagement and sangeet day arrived, and Udaipur buzzed with excitement as word spread that their future king was soon to be wed. Anvi was in her room, surrounded by makeup artists. She looked stunning in her lehenga, a sight that made the artists gasp.

"Ma'am, you look beautiful! Sir will be head over heels," one of them gushed, and Anvi blushed.

Just then, her three best friends burst into the room. already dressed and ready. "Look at you,Anvi! You're breathtaking!" they squealed, showering her with compliments. They laughed and joked, filling the room with warmth and excitement.