The Barbaric Proposition {Royal Engagement Series 1}

49. Malika's Intention

"How did you know where I was?" Nandini asked as she walked by his side. She was quite surprised when he suddenly appeared in the scene. For her it was unexpected.

"Do you think I am unaware of the things you do. I have my eyes around here, nothing can escape me" he replied and stopped before looking at her, "and when I say nothing it means not even the single grain of sand"

Nandini opened and closed her mouth like a fish then she stopped and didn't reply. This man is really difficult to handle. He is always stalking around and would know everything. She thought in her mind. Even though it was good for her that he appeared in the scene  but even without his help she could handle the situation. Yet  his appearance saved her energy and time. Nandini turned her head to look at him again. She met his gaze, no matter what him threatening others seemed more interesting.

"Uh... Pradhan bharya requested to join them for lunch meal" she looked at the sky measuring the time with the position of the sun, "it's quite late already. They must be waiting for us now"

"Hmmm? When that invitation came?" He asked.

"In the morning. Actually it was Pramita herself who invited us. She is expecting us to join them. I think we should go now. We shouldn't let them wait for long" Nandini said and hold his arm tugging him with her, "let's go Samrat"

Manik looked at the hand which was holding him then to her before throwing a smile, "since you are that eager for the meal then let's go" he said and both of them walked towards the Pradhan's house.

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Parisa had her lunch which was sent to her. Her maids cleaned the table and offered her dessert. Parisa looked at the small square shaped dessert and narrowed her eyes.

"Why this? I want something different. I couldn't eat the same thing again and again" her expression twisted in annoyance.

"Malika this is Chhena Gaja, the popular dessert of Juirogaon" Tannaz replied, "people here like this dessert the most"

"Whatever it is, I want to eat Khoresh-e Karafs, I am tired of eating the vegetarian dishes. I felt like I am loosing the taste of my own mouth. Those daal, puri is destroying my taste" Parisa don't want to listen to her and frowned.

"Malika, this village believe in traditional living, I have asked about it and they said they only eat vegetarian food. Since there's also a temple, they have to perform the strict vegetarian diet" Nahal informed.

"Then what about me?" Parisa's eyes widened. "Do I have to suffer because of that?" She couldn't help but feel irritation. Her maids don't know what to reply when Jawed walked inside the room.

"What happened?" He asked frowning.

"Shah" the maids bowed deeply and immediately left the room. Jawed walked towards her and sat on bed.

"What happened? You don't like being here?" He asked.

Parisa turned to him, "Shah, I don't like the dishes here, they seemed to taste same all the time. I want to eat Khoresh-e Karafs,can you please arrange it for me?" She hold his arm requesting.

"Eshgham, I will arrange for it once we leave Juirogaon, don't worry. It just a matter of few days" Jawed smiled while talking.

Parisa sighed, "but I felt like I am losing my taste. You know I don't like vegetarian dishes"

"Juirogaon is famous for the temple which is why the people here only maintain vegetarian food. You can't eat Khoresh-e Karafs here, besides it was you who said you can adjust a little. Don't you remember?"