Laxmi : His Moon

3. A Demand for a Kiss

Laxmi's Pov: 

It was Rajeshwari's wedding today. Rajeshwari's marriage is political marriage and maybe there is more it. King of Rajamgarh wanted to do alliance with us but he also put forward the condition of marriage alliance to. Mostly in marriage alliance kings or princes ask for the hand of the eldest princess but instead he asked for Rajeshwari's hand. She is very young, just 19 years old. Pita ji almost denied the alliance, but she said yes. 

This alliance brings great profit to both our kingdoms but before profit, life of the heart of Ratanagarh, princess Rajeshwari, matter. 

We asked er countless time for the reason for saying yes to this marriage but she did not tell anything neither to Pita ji not to me. 

Even though I am worried for her but I can't just look gloomy in her wedding. I will enjoy to the fullest, make my last memories with my soul. 

I was currently helping her get ready for the wedding. I looked at all the attendees and motioned them to go. Only Drishti stayed. 

I kiss the side of her head from behind while looking at her from the mirror while she was seated on the stool. She smiled at me. 

"आज मेरी राजकुमारी एक राज्य की रानी बनेगी और किसी के दिल की भी,"

"Today my princess will become queen of a kingdom and also of someone's heart," I said with a smile. 

"You will become too didi!" She replied. 

I won't become a queen of a kingdom but I surely am a queen of someone's heart. 

"Let me get you ready first," I said, and she nodded. 

She had already worn get bridal attire. It was beautiful just like her. It was of deep red color and embroider with golden and silver strings. I started adorning her with jewelry. First her necklace then choker, then armlets, then bangles, then waist chain then the rings which were connected to a Kangan with golden chains, then Jhumki, then big round nose ring and connected its chain behind her ear with the earring, then Maang Tilak and at last I sat on my knees to make her wear anklets. 

I was about to touch her leg to make her wear anklets when she stopped me by holding my hand and said, 

"आप मेरी दीदी हैं, लेकिन माँ भी, और मैं अपनी माँ को अपने पैर छूने नहीं दे सकती,"

"You are my elder sister but also my mother and I can't let my mother touch my feet,"

I smiled and cupped her cheek and said, 

"और आप मेरी आत्मा हैं। अपनी आत्मा को छूना गलत नहीं है, चाहे वो पैर ही क्यों न हों।"

"And you are my soul. Touching my own soul is not wrong, even if it is feet," 

I made her wear the anklets. After that I cover forehead with a shawl and then settle dupatta on her shoulder.

She looked beautiful so I applied a little kohl from my eyes behind her ear. 

"You look very pretty. Raja ji won't be able to take his eyes of you,"

When I said this, she smiled and then said, "You should also go and get ready," 

I nodded and after kissing her forehead I went to my chamber. I got ready with the help of attendees. I was going to the Mandap to look at all the preparations when suddenly I was pulled by my arm. I was about to scream when the person placed their palm on my mouth to prevent me from shouting and pinned me to the wall. 

"It is me so do not shout. I am removing my hand from your mouth," He whispered and I quickly calmed down. He frees my mouth, allowing me to speak. 

"What are you doing here? Everyone in the palace is active. Anyone can catch us. If they do we both are sue-" I was whispering fiercely at him, ensuring we were alone, when he abruptly pulled my face towards him, silencing me mid-sentence.

"You speak to much. Once you start speaking you do not stop," He said in his deep voice that could easily make my heart flutter. 

"What! How da-" I was about to fight with him, but he placed his finger on my lips and shushed me. 

"Shhhh,"

I stared deep into his eyes silently and he stared into mine. 

"You are looking beautiful," He said in his deep voice and I tried to suppress the smile ready to bloom onto my face. 

"Let me go! I need to check the preparations and someone might come," I said trying to push him away but he didn't move an inch. 

He suddenly held both my hands, twisting them behind my back and then held them in his one hand making me gasp and look over his shoulder to make sure no one saw us.

  "Why don't you focus on me for some time? Prince will take care of the preparations," He said in his deep voice while taking one more step closer. We were practically flushed into each other right now. 

As he towered me, now all I could see was him. I stared deep into his eyes. I saw him leaning close into my face, so I closed my eyes. I waited for our lips to finally meet for the first time but I felt him softly leaving a peck on my cheek. I opened my eyes to look at him and found him already staring at me intensely. 

"How long will you keeping for just one kiss?" I asked in an almost inaudible voice. 

 He never kissed me neither he ever let me. It had always been pecks on cheek and forehead. Whenever I asked him, he just said he will do it when he feels it is the right time. But today I will ask for it again. 

"I want a kiss. Please. Let me feel your lips for once," I didn't expect my demand will come out sounding like a plea, but in from him everything is fine. 

He smiled and joined our foreheads. "I definitely will complete our this wish but at the right time Laxmi, till then have patience." 

He always says this. I want to get angry with him at this but I can't. I am sure he has some reason for not doing this. I will wait till he tells me. I can't force him. 

He pulled away and I felt irked at the loss of his comforting touch but didn't show it. I know he already knows I am irritated. 

He winked at me playfully and went away. I also make my way towards the mandap to make sure everything is fine. 

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Author's pov: 

Hi guys!

What do you guys think of this chapter? What do you think is the Amar's 'right time' for their first kiss? What do you about both of the characters?Do you like the bond of Rajlaxmi and Rajeshwari? Want to know the secret behind Rajeshwari's marriage? For the next chapter stay tuned. Byeee~~~