CROWNED WITH LOVE : A JOURNEY OF TRADITION AND TEMPTATION

EPILOGUE

HAPPY READING

6 MONTHS LATER

Vihanna tossed and turned in her bed, her anticipation keeping her awake throughout the night. The dawn seemed distant, each passing minute feeling like an eternity as she awaited the day she had longed for over the past six months.

Having triumphed in the secret ballot election with a majority of votes, Vihanna had spent the last half-year undergoing rigorous training for this momentous occasion. And today, finally, was the day of her coronation-the day when she would officially ascend to the throne as the queen of Adhyaynagar.

Watching her husband sleeping peacefully while she was dying from anticipation, she decides to wake him up too. Shaking his arms, she said, "Aadhyant, wake up. Look, it's morning." He stirred in his sleep, eyes closed, and said, "Just sleep, Vihanna. There is still time."

She said angrily, "If you don't wake up right now, I will run away from here. I can't handle this anymore. I couldn't sleep the whole night, my heart is beating like crazy. I think I might die before the coronation because of anticipation and nervousness." He opens his eyes and looks at her; she was sitting on the bed beside him. He said, smiling at her antics, "Why are you such a drama queen? Nobody dies because of nervousness." She gasped at his reply, "Did you just call me a drama queen?" She takes his hand and puts it on her heart. "See, it's beating too rapidly. I am not lying."

In the next moment, he gently grabs her waist and pulls her close, lying down with her in a comforting embrace, spooning her. He whispers softly into her ear, "You will be just fine. I know you are ready." Instantly, her heart begins to calm, reassured by his mere words.

After a while, he suddenly remembers something and says to her, "Be ready at 10. I want you to meet someone before the coronation." She asks eagerly, "Who?" He replies with a mischievous smile, "It's a surprise."

She makes a face at him and pleads, "Please, my heart is already beating too fast. I don't think it can take any surprises today. Just tell me na, please." He sighs at her impatience and finally relents, "It's... your sister."

She sits up on the bed in shock, facing him, and asks slowly, "How did you... find her?" He sits in front of her and explains, "It wasn't that hard. I came to know that she is in town for some work, so I made some calls. She agreed to come."

She looks at his face and instantly understands that he's lying. "Liar," she accuses. "Tell me the truth."

He grinned sheepishly, his expression giving away his guilt as he stood there, caught in the act. "Remember last week when I said I was going on a business trip? Well, it wasn't exactly for business. I... I went to meet her," he confessed, his voice trailing off uncertainly.

Her eyebrows shot up in surprise, processing his revelation. "You met her? How is she? Does she remember me?" she inquired, her curiosity mixed with a hint of apprehension.

Reassuringly, he nodded. "She's doing well, and of course, she remembers you," he affirmed, hoping to ease her concerns.

Overwhelmed with emotion, she confessed, her voice wavering, "She must hate me so much. I can't bring myself to face her, Aadhyant. I can't bear to see the hurt and resentment in her eyes."

Gently, he reached out, cupping her cheeks in his hands, his touch comforting. "She doesn't hate you. In fact, she misses you just as much as you miss her. She even mentioned trying to find you, but your address had changed, so she couldn't. Vihanna, she loves you," he whispered, his words carrying a weight of sincerity.

At his words, she couldn't hold back the flood of tears any longer. For so long, she had believed her sister harbored animosity towards her, only to discover now that she had been searching for her all along.

He gently guided her to sit on his lap, enveloping her in a warm embrace as he tenderly rubbed her back. Nestled against him, she could feel the steady rhythm of his heartbeat, a soothing cadence that offered solace in her moment of distress. In his arms, she found refuge from the storm of emotions raging within her, the weight of her worries momentarily eased by his comforting presence. Each stroke of his hand against her back was a gesture of reassurance, a silent promise that he would stand by her side through it all.

Vihanna and Aadhyant arrived to meet her sister. Initially, there was a palpable sense of awkwardness, the weight of years apart hanging in the air. However, as they embraced, the tension dissolved, replaced by a flood of emotions long overdue.

The sisters held each other tightly, their hearts overflowing with pride for the accomplishments they had each achieved. With tears of joy glistening in their eyes, they exchanged words of admiration and love, grateful for this long-awaited reunion.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the grand courtyard of Adhyaynagar, Vihanna Raghuvanshi stood before the gathered crowd, adorned in regal attire, ready to be coronated as queen. Her heart swelled with pride and anticipation, surrounded by her friends and family, who had gathered from near and far to witness this momentous occasion.

A hush fell over the crowd as the royal announcer stepped forward, his voice echoing through the air. "Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, the time has come to crown our beloved Vihanna Raghuvanshi as the first ruling queen of Adhyaynagar!"

As the crown was placed upon her head, cheers erupted from the crowd, mingling with the sound of ceremonial drums and trumpets.

Vihanna's eyes met those of her husband, Aadhyant, who stood by her side, his expression a mixture of pride and overwhelming happiness.

Aadhyant whispered, his voice choked with emotion. "You're going to be an incredible queen."

Vihanna smiled, her heart overflowing with love for her husband. "And I couldn't have done it without you by my side," she replied, reaching out to grasp his hand tightly.

Together, they looked out at the sea of faces before them, knowing that their journey was just beginning.

With Aadhyant's unwavering support and the love of their friends and family, they were ready to lead Adhyaynagar into a bright and prosperous future.

As the celebrations continued late into the night, Vihanna and Aadhyant danced beneath the stars, their hearts full of joy and anticipation for the adventures that lay ahead.

THE END

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