THE ROYAL AFFAIR

THE DAMAGING PHONECALL

Wasn't his life complicated enough that now Maya was pregnant?

His life was a total mess and for the first time in his life he was not in control , Something he was terrified of .

He neither knew how to get out of this mess nor did he have the strength to do so . He just wanted to leave everything and run away and this was what he was planning to do .

At present he couldn't do anything so he would just add it to his pile of problems and leave for London a day earlier .

He informed Vishal about his departure and went to meet Maharaj and Maharani also telling them that he was going to London for a week .

Maharani advised him to sort out her problems with Shnaya and get her back to which Vikram gave a curt reply ," Mom I gave her one year to study and she will be back after that . I am not going to ask her to return before that time .I am going to London to consult a specialist for dad and just as an obligation to attend her father's exhibition. I am not going to bring my wife back " his heart squeezed while saying the last sentence.

Maya came to know about Vikram's abrupt departure to London . So even her pregnancy threat had not stopped him . Well then she had to do something about it .

An unknown number was calling . Shnaya didn't know about the number but since it might be done new buyer or person interested in the exhibition she decided to pick it up .

"Hi Darling . How are you ?"

"Maya why did you call ?"

"Darling is this the way to talk to your elder sister ?"

"Maya don't you talk sister to me . Just tell me why you called and get over with what you want to say "

"I just wanted yo know how you are doing in London and wish you best of luck for your exhibition . I wanted to come but you see I have responsibilities here . Since the Princess of Rajgarh has run away someone has to do the work."

"You are still in Rajgarh ?"

"Of course my darling ? Where else will I-go ? My work is here my lover is here . So what do you expect ?In fact Vikram doesn't even leave me for one night ? You know he is a sensual person so he needs to have sex at least twice a night before going to sleep and I love the way he treats me , the way he kisses me , the way he fondles my breasts"

"Come to the point Maya why did you call me ?"

"Just to tell you dear that you are not needed here and Vikram will never say but you better divorce him soon "

"What's the hurry Maya . There are still four months in this year

Left "

"Darling I am not in a hurry but you see I am pregnant with Vikram's child - the heir of Rajgarh so the child better be born within wedlock . Also Vikram is coming to London so it would be advisable if you get the divorce papers prepared before he takes the first step . In this way you will at least save your self respect "

"Before hanging up my call I am sending you some photos . Please enjoy " saying this she banged the phone .

Shnaya saw the photos of Maya and Vikram. Maya was totally naked kissing Vikram on his lips and in one photo she was removing his robe . The third photo was the most damning because she was literally draped over Vikram and both of them were naked .

Shnaya felt as if the earth had shattered . Whatever little hope she had of saving her marriage was lost .