"Queen Padma" The old maid bowed at front of Queen "King is here to see you" She informed and Padma's face lightened up , She made her hairs quickly and adjusted her jwelery  before sliding the pallu off from her shoulder as she waited for King to enter .

"Maharaj" She bowed at front of him , giving proper view of her cleavage "What bring King of Jhanshi in my Chambber" She asked seductively and King Shivay rolled his eyes , this inappropriate behaviour of Lady Padma start pissing him off.

"Your behaviour with your would be Queen of kingdom is not acceptable Queen padma" All colour drained away from Queen Padma's face as soon as King's word registered in her mind "I will not ignore it next time , I didn't punished you today because I didn't want my People to disrespect and taunt you for your inappropriate behaviour" he spoke firmly and Padma inhaled large amount of breathe still not able to grasp the word "Queen of kingdom" .

"But Maharaj , Princess Anika is ugly , She doesn't match Royal beauties" Queen Padma said with anger as her eyes emitted fire "I will not let her to be Queen " She spoke in anger not realising the blunder she created .

"And Who are you to stop me ? Another thing She is capable of being Queen , Princess is not beauty but she don't submit too , She dominates like a Queen and I will not tolerate one more word against her " Shivay stare straight in her eyes daring her to offened , Padma clutched her finger tightly making a fist but kept her mouth shut , Something crossed her mind as once again her evil grin captured her lips and her features softened .

"Whatever you want Maharaj , As your wife I will support you " She smiled "And i am really sorry for my inappropriate behaviour my King "
She whispered sweetly with a guilty look on her face .

"I hope you will not repeat it again Queen Padma" Shivay said and Queen Padma nodded with fake tears , As Shivay took two steps forward to console her , She doesn't took s second before wrapping her both arms around his chest and pressing his blossom  against him .

"I am sorry my King" She faked a sob and hugged him more tightly making him uncomfortable "It's completely okay Queen Padma , All i want from you is not repeat it again" he said ,  parting himself away from her , and without even waiting for her response he took back steps before leaving her Chambber, Queen Padma gritted her teeth angrily "I will be Queen of this Kingdom , No one else" She screamed in anger "And i too will see How will you stop me after I will give you your first heir " .
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Next morning , As soon as Sun made his own way in sky , Queen Aasha made her way towards King Shivay Chambber
"Is King awake?" She asked from his guard who nodded positively and take permission of King's first before allowing her inside his chambber

"What bought you in my chambber at this time of morning Aasha?" King Shivay asked as he adjusted his long shrug with help of his maids , Queen Aasha clapped twice dismissing the maids as she herself made her way towards him for helping him with jewels.

"It's morning My King and if you allow , i want to prepare Princess Anika chambber and order her personal maids to prepare bath for her " Queen Aasha whispered still helping him with his jewel without looking towards his face .

"You have my Permission Queen " He replied with a slight smile " And also don't forget to tell rules of haram to Princess" He smirked and Queen Aasha nodded before making her way out of his chambber , On her way to her Chambber She collided with Sukhraam who mumbled sorry and bowed at front of her

"I was coming in search of you only Sukhraam" She said as minister stare her curiously "Take me to dungeon, I have King permission to realese Princess Anika" Sukhraam nodded and made his way towards dungeon , He signed one of the troop of dungeon to light up a masal and he did , They both just entered in dungeon but stopped in their way listening a melodious voice coming from one of dungeon followed by little cutee voice .

"You sswwing vely well cwothi Mwaa" Aasha's eyes widened as she identified the owner of voice .

"Prince Rudra" She murmured to herself and made her way towards the direction and came face to face with a cell lighted up by Masal , She take a closer look and saw little figure of Prince Rudra in lap of Princess who was singing and caressing his hair lovingly .

"Is Prince of Jhanshi is happy now?" Anika  asked playfully faking fear ..

"Velllyyy , I chwwose you for my Pelsonal singelllr Cwothi Mwaa" He replied cheerfully and widened his eyes with a big smile on his lips ..

"Prince Rudra" Queen Aasha shouted in anger as she feared for her son , It's an unforgettable act as no one is allow to meet a prisoner without King's permission "How you came here ? Who brings you here?" She made her ways angrily towards her son but as she was about to grab him roughly , Anika pulled him behind her startling Aasha .

"King Shivay knows Prince Rudra is here , He himself bringed him to me in morning " Anika spoke calmly and look towards Aasha waiting for her next action .

"But...." Queen Aasha words hanged in mid as she sighed and glared her son who was peeking behind her choti Maa .

"Prince Rudra demanded king to make him meet me because Prince's don't request" Anika said Playfully trying to make Prince Rudra normal who was frightened seeing her Maa anger "And we should know the whole story first before reacting " Her voice turned serious as she look straight in Aasha's eyes and picked Prince Rudra before passing her towards his mother .

"Mwaa" Prince Rudra called his mother lovingly before cupping her face in his small palms "Chwothi Mwaa is good than Rani Mwaa , Raani Mwaa scolded me lwast night , I slwept with Pita Mahalaj" he said widening his eyes as his expressions changed on his talks 

"What you did Prince? " Queen Aasha asked worringly with sign on Annoyance , Anika observed her and sighed shaking negatively but her eyes softened when they fell on Prince Rudra .

"I cwollidwed with Rwani Mwaa and Alcho got hult here" he pointed his knees from his tiny finger and pouted sadly

"Does it hurt?" Aasha asked worringly checking his wound .

"Nwoo chwothi Mwaa tleated my wound" He smiled shyly making Anika laugh for the first time she left her own palace .

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