Twists Twirls Perils & Pearls

74. Royals choose royals: all clear

Abhedya opened the door for Shiela Doshi who was the policy maker for the welfare of Swanbhoomi. She was a lady in her fifties who had a pleasant smile and a positive aura. Some of her policies were so brilliant that even other states wanted to adopt them but corruption and its brothers always acted as road blocks. Swarnbhoomi was still untouched with such monsters to an extent.

Swarnima came out of her room and greeted Shiela. "Hello Kunwar sa, Swarnima. I am here for talking to you about something really important. Swarnima does Kunwar sa know about our friendly kingdoms as yet?"
Swarnima nodded in a no.

"Then how do I start, let me see.umm.. okay Kunwar sa, there are some kingdoms who are very friendly with us and have helped us in our tough times. They are no longer rulers as per the law but still they are royals. So, this is a list of eligible princesses from those kingdoms who are willing to teach you the royal mannerisms. The underlined agenda is... if you find someone suitable you may court them."

"Really? So, the royals have to choose the royals?" Abhedya asked Shiela.

"Ofcourse not. Swarnbhoomi is the state formed on premise of love and whoever you choose as your partner is acceptable if you love them truly. Infact, if you love an enemy and the feeling is mutual, the state and the council will accept her with open arms.
This, was Eklavya's suggestion. He thought since you are single so it would be apt and beneficial if you find someone appropriate for yourself from our friendly kingdoms. It is just a suggestion though. You are free to choose the one you love." Shiela explained Abhedya the arrangement.

"That means, if, Swarnima was the princess she would have also been given these rights?" Abhedya questioned. It wasn't just a question but matter of life and death.

"Obviously. As I said, our state is known for its love stories. Swarnima could choose anyone she liked. Trust me, the guy she chooses would be the luckiest guy on the planet earth." Shiela cleared the biggest doubt/trouble Abhedya had.

"You knew about it?" Abhedya asked Swarnima.

She nodded her head in yes.
"I will just be back in two minutes. Sorry. It's urgent." Abhedya ran inside his room and shut the door.

He did a happy dance. That means she just hid her identity and not betrayed him. Abhedya put his palm on his face and breathed a sigh of relief.
'But, why did she not tell me this? Damn you! Nim! You killed me. Now, I will force you to confess your love. Let's meet some princesses and tell them what an actual princess is..
you don't need to be born in a royal family or wear a crown to be a princess and my SONA is a born princess, my princess.'

Abhedya came out of the room and calmed himself before telling Shiela, "sorry! Umm.. can I see the pictures of the princesses and a brief about them?"

Shiela passed him the iPad and Abhedya swiped the pictures with brief descriptions.
"It's not tinder. Read carefully before selecting." Swarnima spoke for the first time.

Oooooh that jealousy!!! Abhedya just wanted to kiss that little pout on her lips. Swarnima was fidgeting with her fingers while Abhedya was selecting.

"Sorry I forgot to ask. What would you like to have?" Swarnima asked Shiela. She just wanted to leave the place where Abhedya was sitting and selecting his future prospective partner.

"Umm... tea is good." Shiela told her.

"Have coffee Mrs.Doshi, she makes excellent coffee." Abhedya suggested swiping his finger on the screen of the IPad.

"Okay! Coffee then." Shiela answered and Swarnima left quickly from there.

"Kunwar sa, I would also like to bring to your notice that history knows the best alliance till date our state has seen was between its ruler and its protector. The future queen fell in love with her protector and when they married they worked hard for the state and its welfare. The state truly turned to Swarnbhoomi since then." Shiela was a very experienced lady. She was one of the oldest and reputed member of the council. Abhedya and Swarnima's expressions and gestures were easy to read.