"You think you can just walk away, Subhi? After everything?" Ravit's voice was low, dark, filled with a dangerous edge.
"I had no choice, Ravit. You left me first." Subhi's eyes flashed with a mix of defiance and hidden pain.
"And look where it got...
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At the palace, everyone was shocked when they found out what Ravit had done at the cafe. They knew about his temper, but it was still very surprising because he hardly ever loses his temper. Beating a boy so badly that he ended up hospitalized was even more shocking to them. Rudra, Ravit's dad, was always observant. He knew about the Jaigarh tour that his son arranged for Subhi but brushed it off, thinking they were just friends. However, seeing his son's behavior today, he was sure it was more than just friendship from Ravit's side. Ravit's grandparents were deeply disappointed by his behavior. As the prince of Jaipur, they expected him to uphold his duty of protecting people and solving their problems, not getting into fights with younger boys. They couldn't understand what had caused him to lose his temper like that. Now, they were asking him what had happened at the cafe.
Ravit began explaining the situation at the cafe. He fabricated a story about casually stopping by for coffee while passing by, which was a complete lie. In reality, he had been following, or rather, keeping an eye on Subhi. Upon entering the cafe, he noticed Subhi about to be approached by someone. To his dismay, he witnessed the boy getting down on one knee and proposing to her. This sight enraged him to the core, and without considering the consequences, he lashed out at the boy. The rest, as they say, is history. Sekher, Subhi's father, was consumed with rage at the idea of his little daughter being approached and proposed to by a boy. He wanted nothing more than to shut out the thought. Initially, he found some solace in Ravit's behavior towards the boy, but deep down, he knew that Ravit's actions were not justified. Even after hearing Ravit's explanation, Ravit's parents remained unhappy. Just then, Subhi entered the palace, her expression saying it all — something was terribly wrong.
They all hurried towards Subhi, bombarding her with questions about what was wrong. However, she was unable to respond, lost in a whirlwind of emotions. She felt numb, unable to handle the turmoil within her. Among these emotions she experienced, the most prominent were hurt and agitation. She couldn't shake off the hurt and betrayal she had seen in Ravit's eyes. Despite feeling guilty about threatening him, that was the only thing she could think of at that moment.
Subhi's mother held her close, gently running her fingers through Subhi's hair in a comforting gesture. The others stood around, their eyes fixed on Subhi, concerned and silent. However, there was one notable absence — Ravit. He didn't even glance at her, let alone move from his spot. It was as if nothing had happened, and he remained standing there, seemingly unaffected. As Subhi started to feel a bit more at ease, they gently prodded her again, asking what had happened. But instead of answering, she broke down into heavy sobs, seeking solace in her mother's embrace. She couldn't find the words to explain, but amidst her tears, one name escaped her lips — "R-Ravit." Everyone's gaze shifted towards him, including Subhi's. Yet, Subhi said nothing more. Their parents and even Ravit assumed she was blaming him for her distress, but the truth remained unspoken.
