The Monster King

Chapter 51

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"Do you really need to go for so long, Meera?" Kiara asked, her head lowered, as she watched Meera pack her clothes into a wooden suitcase. The room was dimly lit, the soft glow of the evening sun filtering through the small window.

"I don't want to leave you alone here, Kiara, but my Nani sa really needs me. She's the only person on this earth after my mother who loves me so much, and I cannot abandon her when she needs me the most," Meera replied, glancing at Kiara. The suitcase was filled with neatly folded clothes, a few personal items.

"Without you, nothing will be the same," Kiara said, her voice trembling slightly. She tried to control the pain that threatened to break through, her fingers nervously twisting the edge of the bedspread.

"You are a strong girl, Kiara. Don't let anyone tell you differently. These six months will pass in the blink of an eye, and you wouldn't even realize it," Meera said, her voice firm yet gentle. She walked over to Kiara, kneeling in front of her and taking her hands. "Just stay strong, and if you feel any threat, send me a letter. I will come back to visit you the very next day."

Meera's eyes were filled with concern as she spoke, her grip on Kiara's hands tightening. "Promise me you'll be careful. Reyansh can be... unpredictable."

Kiara nodded, her eyes brimming with tears. "I promise. Just come back soon."

Meera gave a small, sad smile and stood up, closing her suitcase with a decisive click. The room felt heavy with unspoken fears and the weight of impending separation. As Meera prepared to leave, she turned one last time to look at Kiara. "Remember, Kiara, you are never alone. I am always with you in spirit."

With that, she picked up her suitcase and headed towards the door, her heart aching at the thought of leaving Kiara behind. The evening shadows lengthened, casting a melancholic glow over the room as Kiara watched her closest ally walk away, feeling an overwhelming sense of loss and trepidation.

The girls gave each other a long, heartfelt hug, whispering words of safety and reassurance. Kiara stood at the palace door, her heart heavy, as she watched Meera settle inside her palanquin, accompanied by other maids and knights who would ensure her safe journey. The procession began to move, and Kiara's eyes followed them until they disappeared from sight.

Reyansh observed the scene from the balcony, his expression a mixture of satisfaction and relief. With his sister heading to their maternal grandparents' house, he felt a sense of triumph. Meera, the one person who could influence Kiara and possibly thwart his plans, was now out of the picture.

Kiara remained at the palace door, caught in a dilemma. The absence of her closest ally left her feeling vulnerable and isolated. She knew she had to stay strong, but the weight of the recent events pressed heavily on her shoulders. Her mind was a whirlwind of emotions—anger, fear, and a fierce determination to reclaim her life.

As the sun dipped lower, casting long shadows over the palace grounds, Kiara made her way back inside, her resolve hardening with each step. She would find a way to survive this ordeal, to fight back against the injustice she had suffered.

Kiara walked back into the newly assigned room that belonged to Reyansh. The sun had already set, casting long shadows across the floor. She changed into a simple white kurta, her body still burning with rage and pain. The bitterness in her heart had grown, and the betrayal had turned her into a stone. Now, she had no one left to lose. The man she loved had run away and was killed. She had been married off without liberty, and now it was time for her revenge—a revenge so terrible that the monster king would remember it for his lifetime.