The Stolen Princess- Royal Love 2

Chapter 4

Deepika

we rode in silence towards the point where Surya garh starts. With each step away from Jaigarh my heart sinks. All that I love is disappearing from my eyes. All I can see is a cloud of dust. All the dark memories started engulfing my existence. I don't know if I am ever going to see Veer again, my Veer. My life , the man to healed me and taught me love. I am doing this for him, I had no plans of leaving like this, I wanted to share all with Veer. But I couldn't, my granny's truted man informed me that my father is planning to get Veer murdered , so that I have no option but to return. If my distance from Veer can keep him safe, I will gladly go far from him. I know he will never forgive me for this and I am ready to bear all his wrath.'Will you be able to survive a day without him' asked my heart. I know its difficult and my decision can be dangerous  , but I will make sure Suryagrah is free of Rana Mahendra Singh. I have the power of Granny's will and I am going to use it to the max. ''Hukum, tell me about your family. How many are there''

Sitara's voice broke my thoughts. I stared at her thinking what to reply. Are they really my family? A father for whom I have always been unwanted. A mother who never stood up for me . An elder brother , who hell cared if I was dead or alive. His wife who just cares that her husband should get all the wealth. Family, I scoffed . Sitara held my hand, ''I understand. Tell me who is there in the enemy zone.'' I just smiled shaking my head and narrated about each member of my family. I watched as Sitara fiddled with her bangle lost in deep thought. Placing a palm on her shoulder I shook her, ''What happened?''

''Nothing Hukum, just evaluating the softest target. Its my job to keep you safe and I will do that. ''. I cupped her cheek gently. ''There is still time, go back. Those people are nothing but animals.''

She held my hand between hers, ''then I am the ring master that can control them . Trust me Hukum, there is a reason I am with you'' Our conversation came to a halt as if was time to get into my father's vehicle which stood waiting at the end of Jaigarh. I gave a nod to the chauffeur whom bhai had appointed  to drop me. He gave my dad's men a threatening glare. ''There is still time Hukum, lets go back''

I smiled at the dedicated man, ''I cannot. I have to do this. Please, ask Ananya to open her gift.'' This was important for me. She should know, because if Veer refuses. She is my only hope. The man nodded and waited for me and Sitara to get in. ''Why she has to come ? The order was to pick you up. '' That came from the man my father trusted the most and I feared him. He was nothing less than the beast I was forced to call my father. My eyes went to Sitara and then met his hard ones. Recalling Veer once ,I pulled all the courage in me smirking at him, ''Orders? It's me who will give orders heron . the lawful Queen of this place. She comes with me or we both go back.'' His body suddenly stiffened, I could notice him gritting his teeth as I ordered him. But he will have to bear with it for now. Lifting my chin up I made my way to the vehicle and Sitara followed. The door were locked as if we are fugitives. My heart started racing in fear, as the vehicle started moving deep into the my father's territory. There is a striking contrast between the two place. Where Jaigarh is full of life, this place seems like the valley of death. I felt difficult to breathe , I tried to take is as much air as I could. I rubbed my chest. ''Are you fine'', Sitara asked concerned and I just nodded

I am scared no petrified is the right word. But I have to keep this mask on. For me , and for the safety of one with me. My eyes went to Sitara, her demure had changed . The girl who sat like warrior beside me now looked like a damsel in distress. Did my Father's man scare her or did she realised the danger's in the soil of Suyragarh, my personal hell. The guarded vehicle roared as we moved into the villages , all looked lifeless. I didn't expect it to be so bad. May be this is why Granny wanted me to come so bad. After an hour of drive , the vehicle pulled in the foyer of the grand building I once called home. A place, I desperately searched for affection. The walls , which heard my screams when my father whipped me for hours mercilessly. The place , where even servants had the audacity to mock the Princess. My heart trembled in fear as I took steps to enter the hell. One of the maids guided me to the main hall. I have some fond memories of the room with my granny. The only person , who showed me some kindness.