17. I found my peace in him

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Tara’s POV

In the majestic palace of Udaygarh, I find a sense of liberation I’ve never experienced before. Here, the strict rules of my own kingdom do not bind me. I can move freely, explore the lush gardens, and immerse myself in the beauty of this place without the constant shadow of royal duties hovering over me. Every day feels like a fresh canvas, waiting for the strokes of my desires and dreams.

As I wander through the serene gardens of Udaygarh, I marvel at the beauty that surrounds me—the moonlight casting a gentle glow on the vibrant flowers, the soft rustling of leaves in the night breeze, and the sweet scent of jasmine filling the air. The freedom I feel is intoxicating. If I were in my own kingdom, such a night spent outside, especially with Hari, would have been inconceivable.

Tonight, the stars seem to twinkle just for me, a sign that something special is about to unfold.

I whispered
"Yeh taare jo chamakte hain, jaise inki roshni tumhari wajah se aur zyada badh gayi ho,
tumhari hi roshni se inmein ek nayi chamak aa gayi hai,
jaise tumhare hone se inka noor aur gehra ho gaya ho,
tumhari muskurahat mein hi in taaron ki asli chamak hai."
Ye tara tumhari huyi hari..

My heart races with excitement as I approach the secluded corner of the garden where I know I’ll find him. “Hari,” I call softly, my voice barely above a whisper, yet full of the anticipation that courses through me. “I never imagined I could experience something like this.”

He looks up from the bench where he is seated, his eyes reflecting the moonlight, making them shimmer like the stars above. “I’m glad you’re here,” he replies, his warm smile igniting something within me. “This garden has a magic of its own at night. I wanted to share it with you while you’re here.”

As I settle beside him, I feel a profound sense of contentment envelop me. “I never thought I’d have the chance to be alone like this, to simply roam freely and spend a night with you. It feels like a dream.” My voice trembles with the weight of unspoken emotions, and I can hardly believe how much joy this moment brings me.

Hari takes my hand gently, and his touch sends a thrilling spark through me. “I’m grateful for this moment too. It’s rare to find such peace and freedom,” he says, intertwining his fingers with mine. I can feel the warmth radiating from his skin, and in that simple gesture, I sense a connection deeper than words can convey.

As we sit together under the stars, I realize how precious this opportunity is. Here, away from the confines of my royal life, I can be myself completely. The constraints of my past seem a world away, and for once, I feel truly free. “This night is more than I could have hoped for,” I whisper, leaning closer to him, drawn to his presence like a moth to a flame. “It feels like a new beginning, a chance to live in the moment without any barriers.”

His gaze softens, filled with tenderness that warms my heart. “And it’s a night I’ll cherish as well because it’s shared with you.” The sincerity in his voice wraps around me, and I find myself lost in his eyes, drowning in their depths.

"Tumhari baahon mein aise hi raat beet jaye,
jaise chandni apni roshni se khamoshi mein duniya ko mehka rahi ho.
Har pal tumhara ho, aur humari saansein ek doosre mein ghulmil jaayein,
kho jayein hum iss pal mein, jaise ye raat kabhi khatam na ho."

(Let the night pass in your arms,
just like the moonlight silently spreads its glow.
Each moment belongs to you, and our breaths merge into one,
lost in this moment, as if the night will never end.)

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