2 WEEKS LATER
Aarohi woke up from a light slumber in the middle of the afternoon . She could hear the birds chirping outside her window . She was now moved into a small room in the servant's quatre which was a huge Improvement from the bunk beds she used to share .For the last few weeks her life has been a blissful dream but with an underlying tone of dread. She couldn't get too comfortable because she knew this wasn't real. This was a temporary respite from her reality and getting comfortable would be a stupid mistake.
All her fears came true when she was summoned to the king's chamber. She knew all this was too good to be true and she wouldn't be forgotten just like that but that stupid part of her heart had started hoping. Hoping Maybe this is it. The king is a very very busy man with a kingdom to rule so why would he remember a small nuisance Like her. Apparently, she was wrong. The king in fact did not forget her. She slowly dragged her bruised body to the king's chamber. Although the pain was less than before, it was not completely gone but it didn't matter. She was in a much better condition than she had been in months. A healthy diet, vaidji's(doctor's) medicine, and enough rest had done wonders for her body.
Aarohi's arrived in front of Maharaj's chamber. The guards noticed her and announced her presence to the King .
She could hear deep grumble of his voice, "Let her in ". Her heartbeat became erratic and there was a tremble in her legs , her body became cold . She though she knew the definition of fear but now she truly understood what it meant to be Afraid .
With trembling legs and eyes down she entered his chamber and immediately bowed her head down.
"Rise" he commaned.
As soon as she rose her head up ,she bowed it down again . Maharaj was -was undressed . He was wearing only his bottoms . His upper body was completely bare , covered with a layer of slick oil . Aarohi's gaze again hesitantly lifted, drawn irresistibly to Maharaj's imposing chest. As her eyes traced the contours of his physique, a blush crept onto her cheeks, her heart racing with a mixture of admiration and embarrassment. She quickly averted her gaze, feeling the weight of her own shyness in the intensity of that fleeting moment.
Aarohi was embarrassed would be an understatement . She felt like an harlot trying to get a eyeful of her Maharaj's body . She felt so ashamed that she wanted the earth to sallow her up .
" Look at me " Vikrant commanded .
Aarohi tentatively tried to rise her head up but she quickly bowed it down again .
"DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE HEARING OR ARE YOU CHALLENGING MY AUTHORITY BY DISOBEYING A DIRECT ORDER ? " MAHARAJ VIKRANT roared .
"No Maharaj, I am sorry . I-i just thought you are busy , i ca-an come back later ." Aarohi stuttered.
"NOW YOU WILL TELL ME WHAT TO DO ? YOU ARE GIVING ORDERS NOW , IS THAT IT ?" Vikrant roared .
"Noooo-oo Maharaj , a low-ely slave like me wouldn't da-are ".
" GOOD ! Now stop stuttering. Speak clearly when spoken to . It's bothersome hearing you stutter . You won't be punished unless you disobey . Do what I say and you are good .Am I clear ?"
"Yee-ess Maha-raj "
"AGAIN ? It seems like you want to be punished ."
" No-oo Maharaj"
Vikrant raised his brows with a look in his eyes which screamed punishment .
"No ,Maharajiamsorrymaharaj "
"Good ! There is a reason I called you here , I have a new position for you . You didn't think I forgot about you , right ?"
"No Maharaj ." Aarohi murmured.
"You will now be my personal slave , you will take care of all my needs from bath to food everything is now your responsibility. You will now trail me twenty four- seven and if even for a second I don't find you in front of me , there will be consequences. One thing I can ensure is,you won't like them . AM I CLEAR ?"
"yes Maharaj " Aarohi said trembling.
"Good, Now come here and dress me up ."
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