Love lies

Chapter 29- Romantic bike ride

Reena was busy overseeing the decorations for the wedding which was in 2 days. Every corner of the palace buzzed with activity—florists arranging cascades of roses and jasmine, chefs perfecting their menus in the kitchen, and musicians tuning their instruments in the courtyard.

She directed a team of decorators as they draped golden silk along the banisters and set up chandeliers that sparkled like a thousand stars. In the garden, a canopy of twinkling fairy lights and lanterns was being erected, framing the spot where she and Rocky would get married. 

Her heart fluttered as she imagined the moment when they would finally be united for eternity. Amongst all the chaos she spotted an unfamiliar presence grace the palace. 

An old man stood with a briefcase, looked around the mansion. Reena took careful steps, approaching him with a kind but questioning smile. 

The man turned as he heard her footsteps. "Namaskara uncle, can i help you with anything?" she asked kindly and the man smiled, setting his briefcase down besides him.

"Namaskara beti, I'm looking for Rocky" the man said and Reena nodded understandingly. 

"He's in his office ill call him down" she said and was walking to the stairs when Rocky arrived downstairs.

Reena walked up to him, looping her arm into his and leaning over by his ear. "There is someone waiting for you" she whispered and he nodded as she led the way to the man. 

Once Rocky saw the man, a bright smile overcame his face as he knelt down to get the mans blessings. 

The man blessed Rocky and Reena who was watching all this unfold, innocently decided to also get the old man's blessings. 

Reena knelt down, touching the mans feet and startling him. He quickly held her up by her shoulders, blessing her. 

"Chacha, I'm so happy your here. Reena, this is my Khasim Chacha from Bombay" Rocky introduced to her and she smiled, gracefully bringing her hands together to welcome Chacha who smiled. 

He realised that this was the girl Rocky had mentioned when he went to see Shetty. "Its so lovely to finally meet you Beti. I used to always say that whoever married Rocky were lucky but now after seeing you i think Rocky is the lucky one" Chacha joked and Rocky playfully rolled his eyes as Reena giggled.

"Okay lets stop with the build-up now" Rocky said playfully and Reena scoffed.

"Why jealous?" she remarked, sticking her tongue at him. Chacha's heart warmed, seeing the playful nature of Reena and how she seemed to bring out the best in Rocky.

Chacha was snapped out of his haze when he heard Reena whining, rubbing her arm. "Chacha, he pinched me" she complained like a little child and Chacha fake gasped, stepping in between them, hiding Reena behind his back.

"I did not. Chacha she is lying. I putta sullugara enu helidaru nambabedi" Rocky exclaimed and Reena made faces at him, irking him even more. 

(Don't believe anything this little liar says)

"I will believe what my Beti says. Now leave her alone, poor thing" Chacha said to Rocky whilst patting Reena's head. Rocky huffed, rolling his tongue against his cheek as Reena laughed. 

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Rocky, Reena, Chacha and Desai all watched as the election results played on the TV. Ramika Sen was now elected as the new prime minister of  India. 

Reena anxiously bit her nails as she had heard the worst about Ramika. She was a ruthless women, a dictator and she was for sure going to do something about KGF.