His Innocent Queen

53//✨New Responsibility

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"Maa, why have you brought me here?" Jivika asks just as she gets out of the car after her mother-in-law.

"I have to show you something that's why." Aaradhya replies smiling at her curious daughter-in-law.

Jivika looks hesitant but still follows her mother-in-law inside the huge iron gate which is opened by the security guards. She is amazed to see various ages of kids inside the boundary. Some kids are playing in the small garden while some are busy learning about stitching from an older woman who is sitting on the veranda in the chair. Then some kids are busy writing something on their copies. There is a big two storey house too.

"Pratibha!" Aaradhya calls out making the older woman look in that direction to see that the former Queen has arrived.

"Raja Mata, what a pleasant surprise! I didn't know that you're coming today." Pratibha, the caretaker exclaims with surprise while a big smile adorns her wrinkled face.

"I wanted to surprise you as well as the kids. I have also brought some gifts for them." Aaradhya says while the bodyguards start walking inside the building holding some big boxes.

"The kids already have everything they need, Raj Mata. You didn't have to give them anything. You have come to meet us that's all we are thankful for." Pratibha replies joining her palms together while Aaradhya smiles at her.

"I haven't come alone today. My daughter has come with me to meet all of you so it would have looked bad if we didn't bring any gifts for the kids. Also, I am sure they will love the gifts." Aaradhya says and then turns to look at Jivika who is standing beside her with a small smile while admiring the kids.

"Jivu beta..." Hearing her name being called, Jivika looks at her mother-in-law.

"Beta, meet Pratibha. The caretaker of this house, also the mother figure to these kids here." Aaradhya introduces the older woman to Jivika who folds her palms together and bows her head a little to show respect to her elder.

"Namaste, Kaki. How are you doing?" Jivika says looking at the older woman with a soft smile on her face.

"Namaste, Rani Sa. I am doing good. Finally, I got to meet you in person." Pratibha replies with trembling lips because she has heard what Jivika has gone through in the past.

"What happened, Kaki?" Jivika asks worriedly seeing the moist eyes of Pratibha.

"Nothing, Rani Sa." Pratibha replies clearing her throat.

Still, Jivika isn't convinced because she can feel the pain in the older woman's voice. But then some of the kids run towards her excitedly because they are eager to meet their Rani Sa.

"Rani Sa!" One of the kids shouts happily while clapping her hands.

Jivika looks at the little girl who calls out to her with a big smile. She has always been fond of little kids so whenever she gets time to spend with them she doesn't hesitate a bit to show her bubbly self to them.

"Awe, you guys are looking so cute." Jivika says while pinching the kids' cheeks slightly which makes them giggle.

"Rani Sa, will you play with us? We are playing in the swing sets over there." Another girl says pointing toward two swings which is situated in the garden.

"Naina, at least let her rest for sometime. She has come to our home for the first time. Don't you think you should get her something to drink?" Pratibha asks gently while all the kids nod their heads quickly.