The Replacement (#royals Book 1) by Shikha A (some good books to read TXT) 📗

CH-25

SHIVAY POV

 

I composed myself and said, "I had some issues in the company to take care of and after Shipra wanted to show me our wedding dresses and check the fittings, so we came here." Wow, this is the second time in my life I am lying to Dada Hukum.

 

 

So he asked “oh wow so where are the dresses? Show to us too” I looked at everyone and all had a curious and happy look and their face and I internally palmed myself.

 

"Dada Hukum had some fitting issues so Shipra has sent them back with her assistant for the fitting." Now added one more.

 

They all nod in agreement and I took a relieved breath.

 

Dude this was close. I thought few.

 

After some time I told them to go home. I will take care of Shipra but her mother denied and said no I will stay here with her.

 

I nodded in agreement and asked Dai Jan to show everyone their room.

 

Her mother again denied and said she will stay in Shipra’s room only, in case she needs anything in the night.

 

look at her, admire her selflessness, and nod in agreement.

 

All retired to their room but my mind was on this incident only.

 

Who wants to kill her? Or maybe this was for me?

 

I was twisting and turning on my bed today. My thoughts are not in my control and I kept on thinking about who did this and why?

 

I was getting restless and only one thing can give me peace of mind, that's her.

 

Thinking that I went to my room where she is sleeping peacefully. I knock on the door twice and open the door and there she is sleeping peacefully.

 

Her face was shining like a twinkling star in the moonlight, coming from the window and she was looking so innocent like a newborn baby.

 

She has a small pout on her lips and her few hair strands are on her face looking at her small smile crept on my face. 

 

I saw her mother sleeping beside her.

 

I went to her side and sat on the chair, and dragged the chair slowly near to her bed.

 

holding her hand I gently rub my thumb on it and thought how am I going to live these remaining days without you my queen. huh

 

 kept on looking at her and didn't know when sleep took over me.

 

 

The morning I woke up when I felt someone was touching my jaw.

 

I flicked my eyes to get a clear view and saw the most beautiful face in my life.

My Queen.

 

Sitting on the bed and resting her head on the headboard and looking at me” She smiled at me and said "Good Morning Hukum."

 

I look at her and then look at her mother's side and again look at her. She answered my unasked questions and said "Masa has gone home to bring my clothes."

 

I nodded and got up from my chair and sat beside her and asked her "How are you feeling Rani sa?"

 

She gave me her best smile and said "I am fit and fine to see" and gestured to herself.

 

I looked at her for a second then hugged her like my life depends on her and nuzzled her cent.

 

And of course, there is no denying my life does depend on her. And I discovered this yesterday.

 She hugged me back and started petting my back as if trying to say she is alright.

 

And I said, "You scared me Rani Sa".

 

She broke the hug and said "Really? Dammit, Don’t tell me I miss your scared look." And give me a playful look.

 

I know she is trying to lighten my mood but she doesn't know her smile can make my mood.

 

I shook my head and checked my watch at 9 am already, and said "now come on get up and freshen up you must be hungry."

 

She nodded in agreement and got up and went towards the washroom.

 

I went out to give her some privacy.

 

After taking shower in another room I again went to my room and saw her making a bun in her hair and looking towards the mirror looking fresh as a flower.

 

"You took shower already?" I asked her.

 

"Yes, Masa has sent my clothes with Dejan."

 

I nodded and said "ok, now let’s go, you need to eat something before you take your medicine.

 

“She nods” and started walking with me.

 

Once we reached the dining room we saw Dada Hukum and Daijan were sitting at the table. And maybe done with their breakfast I guess.

 

Looking at them She chirped "Good Morning Dada Hukum and Dai Jann."

 

They both smiled at her and replied "Good Morning."

 

"How are you feeling princess?" Dada Hukum asked her, concern was visible in his eyes and his voice.

 

“I am fit and fine Dada Hukum” and give them her best smile.

 

And I know she is anything but fine. The doctor has told me she will feel pain for someday in her stomach and she needs to eat light food as much as possible for a few days.

 

House helped serve her porridge and I had to control my laugh after seeing the expression on her face but at the same time, I felt bad for her too.

 

“Dai Jan I can’t eat this please,” She said while making some faces.

But Dai Jan being Dai Jan She shook her head and said "no princess today I am not going to take any excuse. The doctor mentioned that you both have to eat light food for a few days and there is no way out of this. Am I clear to both of you?" I know Dai Jan can be strict if she wants to.

 

I nodded and looked at her and she was making her best puppy face to convince Dai Jan but I know better nothing can change Dai Jan's decision right now.

 

Smiling a little and bowing down my head towards my bowl and started eating. After making some fuss she finally ate.

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