The Naive Princess

Chapter 2

Raksha

I should be thanking Ananya for amazing get-together she had put up for me. Of all I am going to miss her for sure. She had always been my biggest support. While growing up , she was the eyes with which saw the world I was being kept away from.  She coloured my dull moments with her smiles and words. She painted my life with happiness. My lips curved into a smile, recalling the days when we would watch the movies which we were not supposed to watch. I was a big sucker for romance and She hated it. She would roll her eyes when couples would romance on screen. Whenever romance would go intense she would put her finger in her mouth and pretend puking. Wiping the lone tear I laughed, come what may Ananya will remain close to my heart.

When she married Bhai, I felt I lost my friend. Marriage is a big bond, nothing is bigger this relationship. He will always be her priority now. My eyes went to them, Bhai held her hand firmly staring at her lovingly. Ananya was pink, the blush and happiness of love made her look so beautiful. I am happy for her and it wouldn't be wrong if say that she had a positive effect on Bhai too. The mighty Ranvijay, who seemed immune to the charms of most beautiful girls had fallen deeply in love with his wife. Well she is some worth falling for.

Today, I want to forget everything and enjoy like a family as Ananya said. My eyes moved to Deepika and Veer. Veer, my favourite. I was so angry on Ranvijay Bhai when he married Ananya. I felt she was better off with Veer. But then Deepika happened. She is sweet, but there is some kind of mystery around her. Sometime it seems she is hiding from the whole world. When Mom wanted her to take up few projects she was handling , Deepika sounded skeptical. She was fine with any things indoors. Whatever it is I don't want my brother hurt.

We enjoyed thoroughly, after days  I ate stomach fool. I licked my fingers and my eyes met Ananya's she asked me with her eyes if I liked. Looking around I licked my lips throwing a sensual kiss in her direction and she blushed. She will never change. I took a big bite on my favourite snack relishing it . As my tongue licked my lips enjoying the taste I found Adi's eyes frozen on me. Immediately my tongue went  in and I turned nervous . Tugging a lose strand pf hair behind my ear. I just looked away, hoping he would too. After a minute I peeped in his direction and there he was staring at me with a big grin. I just hope a cloud bursts on his head this instant. It seems he is here with a decision to embarrass me to the core. Inwardly I scowled and he threw his head back laughing. It looked as if he was laughing watching the puppet show , but I knew he was laughing on me. The waiter served me another snack and I stabbed it with fork locking my eyes with Adi, he grinned and stared at the his snack. His thumb brushed it and then he took a bite slowly , closing his eyes he leaned on the couch relishing it as if it was me. My heart paced , palms turned cold and my ears hot. Shaking my head I cursed my self, he might just be  relishing the snack and my mind is giving me all kinds of ideas. Seriously, I need a good break.  I decided not to think or look at him, I pretended enjoying the performance when my eyes again moved to him. It was a mistake and I realized the moment I saw him staring at me with a big smile. Well done  Raksha you made a fool of yourself, I chided myself . Now, every  time we will come face to face he will laugh on me. To my luck I am going to be travelling with him. I just want to disappear . He knows that he makes me nervous and he is enjoying it to the core.

''Veer will be accompanying you till Delhi and from there Aditya will take it forward'', granny declared and I just nodded. My heart went rocket with nervousness, I don't know how am I going to make through this torturous journey.  Staring at the skies I asked for little help.

Adi

The arrangement was one of a kind. The performances were amazing. But above all , it was Raksha that kept me captivated. Dressed in maroon and her hair lose, she looked no less than nymph who seemed to have descended from the heaven. I laughed , she will always be the most beautiful one , whatever she wears. My eyes just stayed fixed on her, how much ever I tried I couldn't move them away. I was in a state of enchantment.When  Rudrani mentioned that Raksha will be travelling in my jet, I wanted to jump and hug her tight. But that would make me look like a fool.

I had first met Raksha when she was 8. She was a adorable kid. The most gullible and naive kid. She would believe on all fake ghosts stories which Veer would tell her. She believed every word said to her and then cry when we teased her. Though I was a kid, yet I couldn't move my eyes away from her. That time, she appeared like a fallen angle.  She would tail her brothers every where, specially Ranvijay. For him she was his life. He wouldn't let her lips droop even for slightest of things. We had become good friends until I proposed her, she was 16 then. Since that day she has avoided me like a plague.  I tried to reason, she said she wan't comfortable being my friend. I decided to leave her alone and shifted to London. I wanted to forget her , but failed. A year back , my dad asked me take the responsibilities of the estate. I had to, I was the child. 

When Veer informed of Raksha's  degree plans , I couldn't control my happiness. She would be there, close to me . I had enough time to convince her. I thanked my stars for giving me this opportunity . But I will have to be alert. Ranvijay had a reason for sending Raksha away, Brijesh. He is a bloody criminal. Ranvijay feared him harming Raksha. He believes , that moron will find his way to her. I smirked, only if I let him .My eyes moved to Raksha again, she clapped laughing watching the puppet show. She suddenly moved her eyes to me and blushed ,My heart leaped into my mouth 'I will keep her safe. From all and everyone'  . 

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