Slave princess

world is full of surprises

World is full of surprises

Realizing that all eyes were on her, Aliya got down the stairs keeping a low pace not to drag any more attention, as she entered the hall,  her younger sister was shooting daggers at her and was only few feet away from her. Aliya felt like going somewhere and hide but she did the exact opposite . she went straight to her as she decided it's time she face her .

"Happy birthday."

Alisha turned to Aliya and said thank you in a sarcastic tone

"You look pretty in this dress Alisha . " Aliya tried to make sweet conversation as she desperately wanted her younger sister to like her

"Don't try to sweet talk to me Aliya. Nothing is going to make me like you. You are born to that bitch."she spat in a vile tone

Those words struck into Aliyas heart. She called my mother a bitch . How could she do that. My mother was an angel. she couldn't take it anymore and decided to give back in rage but, before she could react her elder sister Sunayna came in and pulled Aliya by her hand and took her off to meet the guests.

The whole evening Aliya was introduced to several relatives , few of them were politicians , businessmen and land lords. Aliya realized her sister was not just rich but very influential . Among the people she met, uncle ROY was someone to remember . The minute Sunayna introduced Aliya to him, she could see her sister signing him something with her eyes. and uncle Roy stared at Aliya with amusement and pity. when sunayana left leaving them alone ,

" You look so much like your mother." uncle Roy said looking into her eyes

That made Aliya jump in happiness.This person talks about my mother.He says I look like her. which means he knows her very well and might tell me something.Anything about her. She thought

" So you know my mother? Were you friends? Do you have any pictures of her Uncle Roy?"she asked him in one breath without holding her excitement.

" Yes dear. I knew her very well. She was a very pious lady . You look a lot like her. I don't have her pictures dear. But there might be few pictures of gatherings which your parents attended to . I will definitely check and see if I can find any."

"Thank you Uncle Roy. Thank you so much. You have no idea what it means to me." she said holding his hand with tears filled eyes.

"I understand dear."he said patting her hands

They were interrupted by someone

" Father I have been looking for you every where.. "

It was the same guy who came for her rescue near the stairs. Aliya could see him better. He was very handsome. He looked like a model. He didn't notice her as he was facing in the other direction. His long jaw with chiseled dark beard complimented his masculinity. she paused appreciating his looks . suddenly he turned in her direction and his pitch black eyes met her lost gaze making her pale cheeks blush.

"Sorry I didnt realize I was interrupting you two" he apologized not taking away his enticing eyes from her.

"That's alright son. Meet Aliya Aryan the youngest princess." Aliya raised her eyebrows listening to the word princess. Though technically, she was a princess, she was not used to people addressing her that and strangely she felt proud of her title.

He smiled at her and leaned forward and took her hand into his and introduced himself

"Hello princess Aliya . I am Ahil Varma."

Aliya blushed as she felt his hands holding her gently to lift them and kissed them. A small wave of pleasure traveled her body. But she decided to behave matured shooing her naive body's reaction.

" Hello Ahil.. Please call me Aliya. I am not used to being called as princess." She said politely as she withdrew her hand gently from him though her mind was screaming otherwise .

"Don't worry little princess. Your tittle is going to change soon." Alisha said as she made her appearance from behind with a glass of wine in her hand and leaned over Ahil holding his arm. the sight of Alisha made Ahil tense and he withdrew his arm from her grip.

"Alisha... you dont have to be that mean. Atleast to your own sister" Ahil said glaring at Alisha

" She is not my sister. Don't ever say that. Besides, her fate will be revealed to her sooner or later and I am just warming up to her." she spoke spitting fire.

"I am still working on the case princess Alisha . She doesn't have to know yet." uncle Roy spoke and he turned towards Aliya with eyes full of sorrow.

"Whats the matter uncle Roy? Am I missing something?" Aliya  asked confused

" Nothing that important princess. We shall talk about it later."

"Oh cut it uncle . She better know whats going to happen to her before she gets used to all the luxuries of palace and take everything around her for granted."Alisha spat

"ALISHA..." Ahil shouted at her with his eyes signing her to shut up

"What...?"she howled back.

"Its time you shut your mouth."

"No.. Its time she knows. Listen carefully princess Aliya." she said princess, but, sarcasm was overflowing from her mouth  "You are invited to stay with us in the palace sharing our tittle only because, you will be fulfilling the curse of our family. In no time you will be sold as a slave and you can do nothing about it." with that she did what she meant to do and left the place feeling gratified

Alisha's words synced into Aliya and slowly everything made sense to her . This was the reason her elder sister was treating her good.This was why she was even invited here. Why else would her sister suddenly start missing her after 10 years. Several thoughts entered Aliya  in very little time. It was too much to take . She felt weak in her knees . Just when she was about to collapse, Ahil held her and made her sit in the chair nearby.

After few minutes, Aliya was still in deep shock about what was going to happen to her . Her sister's words kept on repeating in her mind. Suddenly it hit her. Even uncle Roy knew . Ahil too. but, but... They seemed to be nice people. How could they let this happen to her. Then she looked at uncle Roy who was sitting opposite to her. She could see the guilt on his face. He was worried . He looked worried about her but it can't  be true. After all he knew all this while about whats going to happen

"You knew. You knew uncle Roy. Why didn't you tell me.?" she asked him with her tears at bay.

"Its complicated princess. I decided to tell you when you are ready."

princess. she laughed at the word. now she realized the word was to mock her

" Please tell me everything . I deserve to know." She ordered.