ADIKA - HIS OTHER HALF (18+)

23~ SHE'S MINE NOW

AUTHOR'S POV

Laughter and giggling could be heard throughout the palace. Why not? It's the Queen and King's engagement day. Time moved quicker than the wind here. It seemed like just yesterday that the Chiefs of both clans, together with Serafina, arrived in India. 

 The Former and Present Kings were envious when the Queen's Best Friend flirted with the Former Queens and Mahika. 

How she stopped in place as her gaze met Veer's. How her cheeks turned hot when she heard his deep voice call her name. 

How she fell in love with him at first sight. How she began to wonder about him in order to catch a peek at him. How she began stuttering when chatting to him. A fresh one-sided love tale has begun to grow at the Rathore Palace. But will it be healthy? 

 Days passed, and The Monarch's engagement outfits were designed by their personal couturiers. Engagement rings were chosen from among the top stone cravers in the world, including an elderly guy who retired 15 years ago but offered to create the best rings for the Monarch.

 They wished they could spend more time together, but their hectic schedule prevented them from doing so. Meanwhile, everyone began to participate in decorating the palace.

The engagement is supposed to be between the monarch family, Loyal workers and members presented there.

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Mahika is pacing in her chamber. Who would have expected the Queen to be nervous as well? She sat down on the stool, clutching her lehenga, and began staring in the mirror. 

 Serafina, her best friend, was lying on her side and staring at Mahika with tired eyes. Serafina stated, "You've been doing this for more than half an hour, Rosie. Take a chill pill already."

 Mahika sighed and responded, "How can I, Serafina? I've been feeling ticklish in my stomach since this morning. This is the first time we will see each other's faces. And it is an important day for us. "I'm kind of..... nervous."She added, "These new feelings are different for me."

Before she could say anything further, Serafina put a piece of chocolate into her mouth and whispered, "You're getting engaged, not going to war, honey. I understand how you feel, but learn to adjust. You'll begin a new chapter of your life today with someone at your side." 

 Mahika swallowed the remaining chocolate and arched an eyebrow, saying, "From when you started talking this wise, oh my."Sera flipped her hair and said, "From my new book, Honey." Her statement made them both laugh. The heavy atmosphere that surrounded Mahika has dissipated thanks to her best buddy. 

 The Former Queens opened the room in her chamber. It's no surprise that they were so elegantly dressed. No wonder they still have admirers.

They walked towards her with tears in their eyes and a soft smile on their face.  

Hana Maa grabbed Mahika in a hug, followed by Sita Maa. An embrace that communicated more than words could. They drew back after a few minutes to have a good look at Mahika. 

 Hana Maa held Mahika's cheeks and whispered, "Oh My Baby, I never noticed the time, and I wish I could spend more time with you. You look lovely, My Baby." 

 But their sweet moment ended when Serafina stated, "She's not dying, and neither are you with this sexy body, Hana Maa. Why become emotional?"She was silenced by Hana Maa's look.

Sita Maa returned to where they were and placed a black tikka behind MAHIKA's ear, saying, "I wish no one had cast their Evil Eye on you. My darling, you always appear like a goddess. Tell Hana Maa not to weep since she is making me cry in this emotional environment. If feasible, we will all live together, so you will not have to leave them."