Game of Destiny: Love Across Time

Chapter 7

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Song: Pee loon , man mohana(aarti)

Author's Pov

They returned to the palace, and everyone looked at them in shock. Radha ran up to Y/N, noticing their muddy clothes.

Radha said, "Rajkumari, ye kya hua aapke kapdon ko? Aap theek toh hain?"

[ Translation: Princess, what happened to your clothes? Are you okay?]

Y/N replied, smiling softly, "Ji hum theek hai, vo hum mud mein gir gaye the. Hamare snan ki vyavastha karo."

[Translation: Yes i'm fine; we just fell in the mud. Please prepare our bath.]

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The next day, Y/N got ready to roam the local market with Radha and some guards, along with Taehyung, who wanted to explore the village and spend time with her.

While waiting in the hallway, he heard a voice he immediately recognized as Y/N's.

Man Mohana Man Mohana....

Following the sound, he made his way to the temple and found her sitting in front of the Shree Krishna murti, singing a bhajan. Radha noticed him and smiled.

Raas Rachiyan brindavan ke

Gokul ke basi

Radha tumhri daasi

Darshan ko hai pyaasi

Shaam Shalone Nand lala Krishna banwari

Tumri chab hai nyari

Mein to hoon tan man hari

Mein to hoon tan man hari

Man Mohana Man Mohana Man Mohana....

After a while, Y/N stood up with an aarti thali in her hands and approached Taehyung, beaming with joy. He smiled back, captivated by her presence. Y/N glanced at the aarti and then back at him, and he looked at her with confusion, not quite understanding what she was saying. She smiled and handed the aarti plate to him and circled her hand around the flame of diya As she touched his head while performing the ritual, he bowed slightly, his face lighting up with the brightest smile.

Once they finished, they headed to the market together, excited for their adventure.

At the market, Y/N covered her face with her dupatta to avoid being recognized as the princess, allowing them to roam freely. Radha and the guards were also dressed as local villagers to blend into the crowd.

Taehyung looked at their appearance and asked, "Why are we here like this?"

Y/N replied, "So that the villagers don't recognize us and we can roam freely. I don't want unnecessary attention."

Taehyung smiled, appreciating her thoughtfulness.

Radha suddenly said, "Rajkumari—" [Translation: Princess--]

"Shh! Rajkumari mat kaho!" Y/N whispered urgently, and Radha wide- eyed, clapped a hand over her mouth.

[Translation: Shh! Don't call me princess here! ]

"Maaf kijiye... Y/N, vo dekho, chudiya lete hain!" Radha pointed toward a stall filled with many colourful bangles.

[ Translation: Sorry, Y/N... Look, let's buy some bangles! ]

They made their way to the stall, where Radha addressed the shopkeeper.

"Kaka, chudiya dikhaye," she said eagerly.

[Translation: Uncle, show us some bangles! ]

Y/N and Radha tried on various bangles with enthusiasm, while Taehyung watched Y/N with a smile on his face. When Y/N noticed him staring, their eyes met, but she quickly looked down, blushing. Taehyung cleared his throat and looked away.

"How do these look?" Y/N asked, showing her hands adorned with red and golden bangles.

"Beautiful," Taehyung replied, his heart warming at the sight.

"Thik hai, hum ye le rahe hain," she said to the shopkeeper, handing him some gold coins.

[Translation: Okay, we'll take these. ]

After some time, Radha stopped at a toy shop, captivated by the shopkeeper crafting clay toys. The guards took a tea break nearby, as Y/N had suggested while they were at the toy shop. Seizing the moment, Y/N held Taehyung's hand, pulling him into the crowd until they found a corner behind a stall.

They stood close, catching their breath, their hands still intertwined. Y/N was lost in the moment, and Taehyung was standing so close that a single step would bring their chests together. He gently placed his other hand on her nape, gazing intensely into her eyes before leaning in, kissing her near the lips, the soft fabric of her dupatta acting as a barrier between them. Y/N closed her eyes, feeling the warmth of his lips.

When he pulled away, still holding her by the nape, he smiled at her closed eyes. Y/N quickly regained her senses and stepped back, glancing around to see if anyone had noticed them. Luckily, the crowd was busy with their own affairs.

"Why did you bring me here?" Taehyung asked softly.

"I—I wanted—" Y/N began, but before she could finish, Radha came running toward them, the guards following behind.

"Y/N! Aap yaha kya kar rahi hain? Abhi kuch ho jata toh aap dono kahan gayab ho gaye the?"

[Translation: Y/N, what are you doing here? What if something had happened? Where did you both disappear to?]

"Rajkumari, ab humein mahal wapas chalna chahiye. Rani sahiba ne aapko jaldi vapas aane ke liye kaha tha," one of the guards added.

[Translation: Princess, we should head back to the palace. The queen asked for you to return soon.]

"Ji, chaliye," Y/N replied, disappointment washing over her as she glanced at Taehyung, wishing she could have told him what was in her heart.

[Translation: Yes, Let's go. ]

As they returned to the palace, Y/N's thoughts were racing. She couldn't stop thinking about how close they had just been, the way Taehyung's touch lingered, and how it made her feel.

Taehyung, too, was lost in his thoughts, wondering what Y/N had wanted to say before they were interrupted. Did she feel the same way he was beginning to feel? What was she about to confess?

But with the day's adventures behind them and the palace in sight, one question loomed over both their hearts:

What were they feeling toward each other? but whatever it was it felt good.

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I was so excited to write this one. That kiss with the dupatta acting as a barrier between them was so pure and romantic.

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