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Abhinandan POV
I was on cloud nine knowing that she did not know me. Now, I was able to understand her a little.
She did not want to answer my question directly. She wanted me to understand by myself. If she just stays silent, it would be 'Yes' and if she taunts me or clearly says 'No', then it's a No.
I slight smile appeared on my face, watching her bring her plate. I could sense she was feeling uncomfortable. Thankfully, Guruji took my side.
I noticed Agastya giving me a smirk.
"Hum niche beth jaate hai,"
"I should sit down," she said nervously, standing beside me and I took the plate from her hand and said.
"There is enough space here, why sit down?" I asked, and she looked at Guruji for once and then nodded calculatingly.
"Ji, ji, Yuvraj," she muttered and I just enjoyed teasing her and she stayed over it.
I knew she would fight with me over this when we were alone. But, at least I could make her feel special to me.
I always wanted her to eat with us at the same time and same place but I never had enough strength. But now she was my wife and nobody could stop me from treating my wife right.
I placed her plate between us, near to me, and I saw her sitting down on the cot's edge. I could sense her discomfort so I did not push her more.
Her fingers fidgeted against the dupatta's end and I signalled her to eat.
She looked at me from a corner and slightly shook her head. I shook my head a little and signalled her to begin with my eyes. I looked down at the food once and then looked at her for a little longer.
She looked away for a moment and silently brought her hand to her plate and tore a bite. Her bangles caught my attention so to make her comfortable, I began the conversation.
"Guruji, we are staying here for one more day. I am really liking being here," I said, and he looked at me with a slow nod.
"When did you not like being here?" he asked, all of sudden and I noticed Agastya cough.
"Water!" he exclaimed and immediately walked away from there.
"Um, I did. Now, there is nothing to hide from you. I liked Trisha and her sudden wedding announcement made me realise it," I tried to say. Although these words were the most difficult thing to say.
He chuckled and I lowered my gaze. "I am sorry," I managed to say and he nodded.
"Sorry is the easiest thing to say these days. While taking responsibility is difficult. Speaking the mind and listening to the heart is difficult. No?" he asked, and I smiled weakly and nodded.
"I realised it lately," I muttered and he nodded. "But, I promise I will keep Trisha so much happy. I mean she has not forgiven me yet but I will do everything to earn her forgiveness, but," I took a pause and lowered my gaze.
"But, I feel she will not have a change of heart until you will forgive us first. Especially her," I said, and lifted my gaze to look at him, "I assure you, whatever happened, Trisha had nothing to do with it. I am the only one at fault here. Even—"
Suddenly, Trisha touched my wrist and I looked at her. She shook her head.
I gulped and looked away from her.
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Trishalini ~ The Jewel of Mahabaleshgarh
Historical FictionEverything changed the day the King ordered me to seduce his son and bring him back to the Kingdom. He was my best friend. As per the order of things, a Yuvraj cannot befriend a Commoner girl. But we were. He was anything but nice and helpful to me...