Threads of Love

33. Welcome to Bikaner

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At night, Kashi was sitting on the bed. She was ready to sleep but just waiting for Shivansh to come out of the washroom. When suddenly the door knocked. She looked at door and then came down the bed.

She opened the door and saw Ritika standing there while crying. " Ritika, what happened? Why are you crying?" asked Kashi, " Hukum Rani Sa." she said while crying. " Ritika, first come inside." said Kashi.

After that they both came inside and sat down. Kashi offered Ritika a glass of water. " Thanks." she said and then took the glass from her hand. " Now, tell me what happened?" asked Kashi. Ritika looked at her.

" Hukum Rani Sa, I told Papa about my and Jai ji's relationship. And he had fixed my marriage with someone else." said Ritika. Kashi was shocked with this. " But, he should be happy. " said Kashi.

She got up. " Come Ritika, we will talk to Raghu Kaka. " said Kashi. After that they both came out of the room and then headed towards the servant's quarter. Raghu Kaka, being the head of the servants, had a bigger quarter than the others.

" Kaka, Kaka." said Kashi. Raghu Kaka looked at her. " Hukum Rani Sa, how come here?" asked Raghu Kaka, " Ritika told me about that you are forcing her into marrying someone else when she loves Jai ji." said Kashi.

Raghu Kaka looked at him. " Hukum Rani Sa, there are many reasons. " said Raghu Kaka, " What are they? Give any one reason to me that is valid." said Kashi. Raghu Kaka looked at her. 

" Hukum Rani Sa, aap hi baatye main kaise de do apni beti Jai ko? Jai Hukum Sa ka bodyguard hai. Hukum sa par aani wali mushibat ko pehle Jai se larna hota hai. Agar aage bhagwan na kare Jai ko kuch ho gaya toh. Nahi, main apni beti ko kuvari dekh sakta ho par ek vidwa ki tarha nahi."

"Hukum Rani sa, you tell me how can I give my daughter to Jai? Jai is Hukum sa's bodyguard. The problems that come upon Hukum sa have to be learned from Jai first. God forbid if something happens to Jai in the future. No, I can see my daughter as an unmarried girl but not as a widow."

Raghu Kaka's words were right. Death has to come through Jai before it touches Shivansh. " Papa, you don't have to worry about that. If something happens to my Jai ji, then, I will kill myself. because I can't live without him even for a second. " said Ritika. 

Raghu Kaka spoke, his voice laced with emotion. "Ritika, if this is what you truly want, then I won't stand in your way. But promise me, if you ever feel that this path is too difficult, you will come to me. I may not always agree with your choices, but I will always be your father, and I will always love you."

Ritika nodded, tears streaming down her face, but this time they were tears of relief. "Thank you, Papa. I promise, I will always come to you. And I know Jai ji will take care of me, just like he takes care of Hukum Sa."

Kashi smiled, feeling a sense of accomplishment. She had managed to bring some peace to a tense situation. "Raghu Kaka, Jai ji is a brave and loyal man. He will protect Ritika with his life, just as he protects Shivansh ji. And together, they will create their own happiness."

Raghu Kaka nodded, his expression softening as he looked at his daughter. "Hukum Rani Sa, you are wise beyond your years. Thank you for helping us see the truth."

Kashi shook her head modestly. "I only did what felt right, Kaka. Now, let's focus on what matters most—Ritika's happiness."

Raghu Kaka embraced his daughter, and Ritika hugged him back tightly. The tension that had weighed heavily on the air was lifted, replaced by a renewed sense of understanding and hope.