"The Royals' Secret"

chapter 2

The Rajwanshi Bond: Strength, Discipline & Hidden Smiles

The grand living room of the Rajwanshi mansion buzzed with lighthearted conversations, laughter filling the air as the family enjoyed their time together. But the moment Abhimanyu stepped in, the atmosphere shifted. His cold, unreadable poker face cast a heavy silence over the room.

His presence was commanding, intense.

"Abhi aa gaya beta, tu," his maa said, warmth in her voice, but even she knew he wouldn't respond beyond a simple nod.

He walked with his usual calculated steps, settling onto the sofa as a servant placed a glass of water before him. His dark aura made everyone uneasy.

And then, his sharp gaze locked onto Karan and Kabir.

"Aur tum dono, kisne bola tha room se bahar aane ko?" His voice was cold, cutting through the tension like a blade.

Before either of them could stammer an excuse, Baba Sa intervened.

"Jaane de, Abhi. Chhote hain."

Abhi's jaw tightened. His voice held disapproval, authority.

"Yahi sab karke toh aap sab ne inhe sar pe chadha rakha hai." His piercing gaze shifted back to Karan and Kabir, making them look down in guilt.

After a few moments of scolding, Karan, being Karan, muttered under his breath,

"Aaj kahaan fas gaya Bhai ke haathon... Ye sab teri wajah se hua, idiot kahi ka."

Kabir glared at him.

But Abhi caught it. His sharp senses never missed anything.

"Arey, thoda zor se bol Karan, mujhe bhi sunai de tu kya discuss kar raha hai?" Abhi's cold tone made Karan scratch his head awkwardly.

"Nahi Bhai... kuch bhi nahi..." he mumbled, looking anywhere but at Abhi.

Eventually, they both apologized sincerely, their heads still hanging in guilt.

"Agli baar se aisi galti nahi hogi, Abhi Bhai."

Abhi sighed, nodding slightly. Before he could react, both of them suddenly hugged him.

"Chhodo mujhe, door raho," Abhi grumbled, trying to push them away.

"Awww Bhai! Dekha, Badi Maa? Bhai humse pyaar hi nahi karte!" Karan dramatically whined, making everyone chuckle.

His maa laughed, shaking her head. "Chhupa kar drama-baaz hai yeh."

Kabir muttered, "Tujh jaise gadhe se kaun pyaar karega."

The entire room burst into laughter.

Even Abhi- for a brief moment-allowed a small smirk to appear.

But behind that smirk, his mind remained burdened. A weight of responsibilities. An unspoken secret.

As night fell, he sat alone, deep in thought, knowing that no matter how much his family filled the house with love and chaos... there were storms only he could face.

The Calm Before the Storm

The night was serene, but inside Abhi's study, a storm brewed within him. He sat at his desk, flipping through important documents, his sharp eyes scanning every detail of the upcoming projects crucial for their company. The soft glow of the table lamp barely softened the dark intensity in his expression.

His thoughts were deep, calculated.

Just then, Kabir entered, his steps hesitant yet determined. He knew something was troubling Bhai Sa beyond just business.