HOUSE OF LIES

4

. "Bahadur bhai sa, where is Rajveer bhai sa? It's been quite some time since he left for the meeting, and my friend hasn't arrived either," Ishana asked, her voice tinged with concern.

Bahadur replied calmly, "Bai sa, Kuwar sa went to the airport to pick up an important guest.""Airport? He didn't tell me. He could have picked up my friend as well," Ishana muttered, a trace of disappointment in her voice.

Just then, the roaring sound of Rajveer's car filled the air. Ishana and Bahadur quickly moved to get a better view. What they saw made Ishana freeze in shock — Rajveer was walking towards them, carrying Nandani in his arms. As they got closer, Ishana noticed the vermillion in Nandani's hairline and the mangalsutra around her neck. Her heart sank as she began to understand what might have happened.

"Bhai sa, why is Nandani with you?" Ishana asked, her voice trembling with confusion.Rajveer's eyes flashed as he replied, "Don't take her name so casually. Yeh meri biwi aur suryagarh ki hone vali rani h ."

Ishana was stunned into silence, her words failing her as she processed his revelation."Bahadur, make arrangements for her in my room," Rajveer ordered, his tone sharp."Ji, Kuwar sa," Bahadur responded, quickly leaving to carry out the command.

Nandani stood there, unable to speak. Her face was streaked with dried tears, her entire life flipped upside down in a matter of hours. Rajveer carried her toward the main door of the palace.

As they entered, the family members were in the hall, greeting guests who had come to mourn the late king. Asha, Rajveer's stepmother, noticed them and immediately shouted, "What is this, Rajveer? Who is this girl?"

"Bhai sa, who is she?" Abhimanyu, Rajveer's younger brother, asked, equally shocked.Rajveer gently set Nandani down on her feet, holding her hand as he declared loudly, "Mrs. Nandani Rajveer Rajvanshi."

The room fell into a stunned silence.Asha's face twisted in anger. "How could you do this, Rajveer? I'm still the queen! You can't marry without my permission!"

Rajveer's eyes darkened as he responded coldly, "My mother was the true queen of this nation. You manipulated my father into marrying you. And as for permission, you seem to forget that I am the crown prince, the first heir to this throne. I need no one's approval."

The air in the room grew thick with tension. No one dared to speak. Ishana and Bahadur returned, carrying a rice pot and an aarti thali for the traditional welcoming ritual. Ishana placed the pot at Nandani's feet, but Nandani stood frozen, unable to move.

"Nandu, you have to kick the rice pot and enter the house," Ishana whispered softly, her heart heavy.

Rajveer's gaze was locked on Nandani. He leaned in and whispered harshly, "Kick the rice pot, biwi. We don't have all day."

Nandani shot him a defiant glare, but Rajveer's next words chilled her to the core. "Think before you raise your eyes at me, biwi. I can make your entire family disappear with just a word."

Nandani knew the extent of the royal family's power. Fear surged through her, and with trembling feet, she kicked the rice pot. Ishana completed the aarti for the newlyweds, and they stepped inside the house.

As soon as they entered, Ishana pulled Nandani into a tight hug. Nandani, no longer able to hold back her emotions, broke down in tears.

"Nandani..." Ishana whispered, her voice filled with regret. "I'm so sorry for what my Bhai sa did."

Pulling away from the hug, Ishana turned to face Rajveer with determination in her eyes. "Bhai sa, you two may be married, but Nandani will stay in my room until she fully accepts this marriage."Rajveer's eyes hardened. "Nhi , yeh meri biwi , yeh mere sath mere room meh rahegi?" he demanded, his voice unyielding as he looked at Nandani.