SIYAASAT - Chapter 72: Chapter 72

Palace
Swadheenta
I look at the Palace in front of me.
I didn't think I will come back here again, this Palace gave me the happiest moments along with painful ones. I still remember when I first come here but I can't forget how I go from here.
But in the end, everything is alright.
" Let's go" Rehan forward his hand in front of me and I smiled at him before taking his hand in mine.
We start walking there are so many people standing at the side welcoming us by showering flowers on us. The whole Palace was decorated it looks like today is some festival.
We climb the stairs and saw Rajmata standing at the door beside her Bhabhi and Bhaiya standing.
" Finally, ghar ki bahu vapas aa gayi," she said and the maid gave her the arti ki thal. She did our arti and gave the plate back to her than took some chillies and circle over us and throw it inside the pot filled with fire.
I looked down at the door frame remembering all the moments. I look at Rehan and we both step inside.
I roam my eyes around everything is the same like it was. I looked at Bhabhi and smiled she come in front and engulfed me in a tight hug.
" I missed you so much" she whispered.
" Me too" we pulled away.
" Rajku... Humara matlab Maharani Swadheenta" Rajmata said and I look at her. She comes forward.
" Hume maaf kar dijiye," she said looking down, I glance at Rehan before looking at her.
" It's ok Rajmata it was a misunderstanding and the one who is responsible for it is in the place they deserved" she smiled at me and then look at everyone.
" Everyone must be tired from the long journey have some rest because in the evening there will the coronation of Rajkumari Swadheenta and Yuvraj Rehan" she announced.
" But Rajmata our coronation happened," Rehan said.
" Yes, Yuvraj but the Maharani position was snatched from her and Maharaj left his crown so this time I want to do it perfectly," she said looking at both of us.
" One more thing Yuvraj and Rajkumari can't meet each other till coronation," she said and smiled.
" What!" Rehan exclaimed and I also look at her shocked but I didn't say anything because it will be embarrassing.
" Humara adesh hai yeh," she said smiling and we all smiled except Rehan.
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Room
" So how was it?" I asked as I come inside the room and lay down on the couch.
I introduced my family to everyone then roamed the Palace and show my family the whole Palace then Papa went to the room for rest and Bhai is busy for some time right I'm in a room with Kirti and Ma.
" Amazing" Kirti said and sat on the bed, I saw Ma looking at me.
" What happened Ma?" I sat up she come towards me.
" After so many days I saw this happiness on your face" she kissed my forehead and I smiled at her.
There was a knock on the door I permit them and the Bhabhi to step inside along with some maids who held plates in their hands. They place all the plates on the bed and uncover it revealing jewellery and lehengas and start showing them for the coronation.
" They were all nice but look at this" I show her the pink colour lehenga.
" This is so beautiful," she said.
" Obviously this is my wedding lehenga and I want to wear it today"
" Fine then let's get you ready" she smiled at me.
Earring, bangles, sheshphool, necklace, anklets I wear all of them and finally got ready as Queen from the person who is the....
King of my Heart.
" Wow you're looking so beautiful," Kirti said placing her hands on my shoulder, I smiled at her.
" This time I want to enjoy my coronation ceremony last time mujhe aisa lag raha tha jaise me jang pe ja rahi hu"
There was a knock on the door and the maid informed us the auspicious time started. We come out and saw Bhai and Papa.
" Bhai how I'm looking?" I asked excitedly.
" Beautiful" I grinned.
" But I'm feeling like I'm going to do marriage," Bhai said adjusting his kurta.
" Me too Aarav I got ready like in our marriage," Kirti said and we all chuckled.
" Rajkumari, Rajmata called all to the hall' I furrowed my eyebrows.
Why hall? Isn't it Throne is on the fourth floor.
We made our way to the hall and stood there soon Rajmata also come and smiled coming towards me.
" You are looking so beautiful" she placed some on her kohl behind my ear.
" Or hum?" A deep voice boomed in the hall and I turned towards there.
Rehan is coming in the whole attire of a king, wearing a white colour sherwani and his friends following him.
" I don't have words to describe" he bends down to touch her feet.
" Hum kaise lag rahe hai?" He turned and grinned.
" Tum acche hi lagte ho Shehzaade" I shrugged then my eyes widened when I realised I said that in front of everyone.
" Shehzaada?" Rajmata repeated with a raised eyebrow.
" Shehzaade? But Yuvraj is going to become Maharaj now" Bhabhi said with a slight laugh, Rehan clicked his tongue.
" Vo pyaar se kehti hai Bhabhi " he looked down at me and wrapped his arm around my shoulder pulling me close " and for her, I will always be her Shehzada" I blushed looking down.
" Yuvraj"
" Ji Rajmata" we both straightened up. She clapped two times and a maid come with a plate and she uncover it making me stilled for a second.
My mangalsutra and sindoor are placed on it.
" Last time your marriage thread broke here it will joint here only."
I look at Rehan he smiled at me and I also smile back and the bitter memories wipe off from my memories. He picked up the mangalsutra and turned toward me.
" I swear I'll never do something like that again" he promised.
" I trust you"
He smiled and made me wear the mangalsutra and I took a deep breath. My neck feels empty without it.
My favourite piece of jewellery even though it doesn't have diamonds.
He then takes a pinch of sindoor in his hand and I close my eyes waiting for him but I didn't feel anything so I open my eyes.
" Are you again having second thoughts?" I accused him.
" No," he said immediately.
He raise his hand and filled my hairline and I got goosebumps.
" Humari Maharani," he said and I smiled he move forward and kiss my forehead.
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Fourth floor
We all come to the fourth floor where the throne is placed and right now the priest is doing our arti. Then Rajmata tilak Rehan and make him wear the crown of Madhavgarh and gave him a sword then she turned towards me
" Yeh apka hi hai" she made me wear that necklace.
Rehan forwards his hand and I place my hand in his and start climbing the stairs of the throne.
How does it feels Maharaj?" I asked as I saw the huge grin on his face.
" Amazing Maharani"
We reached on top and sat down this time there is a huge grin on my face without any tension and stress.
" Maharaj, Maharani ki jai ho"
" Maharaj Rehan Pratap Singh ki jai"
" Maharani Swadheenta Pratap Singh ki jai"
The crowd were yelling our names, flowers were showering us and then I look at Rehan there is also a huge grin on his face.
I got more than I asked for.
I blinked my eyes when I feel tears come into them, he asked raising his eyebrows, I shook my head and smiled at him, he smiled back.
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Room
I entered the room and twirled in happiness
" My room I missed you so much" I grab a pillar and twirl grab it and place a kiss on it.
I heard the sound of the closing of the door and turned and saw Rehan there locking the door, I move away from the pillar and go towards him.
" Why are you closing the door? I want to say that secret room which opened by a lamp"
" No," he said sternly and walk past me, I knitted my eyebrows in confusion.
" Why?" I also go behind him.
" Why are you sounding angry?" I stand in front of him.
" Because you have time for everything even kissing that pillar but not for me, we are away from each other since we come here"
" It's just half day you're sounding like we are away from centuries"
" Aren't we?" He walk towards the couch and lay down on it, I go and stand in front of him and he pulled my hand making me fall on top of him.
" We are away from each other since our coronation happened and now our coronation happened again so know it's time for us to get close" he wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me towards him and I place my hands on his chest making a space between us.
" No first I want to see that room"
" Swadheenta" he groaned making me giggle.
Poore chaand
Ae poore chand..
I come out of his grip and opened the door, grabbing my lehenga I run outside.
" Swadheenta" he yelled my name coming behind me, I laughed.
Poore chaand ki ye aadhi raat hai
Poore chaand ki ye aadhi raat hai
I run in the corridor my anklets and bangles make loud melodious sounds. I turned back and saw he is not away from me.
Tere chehre pe aa ke ruk jaati hai
Tere chehre pe aa ke ruk jaati hai
" Shehzaade" I called him we are standing and there is an open area between us.
" I won't come back to you now I know the way around" I teased him.
" I will see how you run away from me at the end you have to come in my arms," he said with confidence, I turned and start running again carefree laugh left my mouth.
Jeeti hai utni....
Jeeti hai utni, jitni guzar jaati hai
I look at the view from the balcony today is a full moon night the moonlight is coming from the balcony and the white curtains are blowing from the cold breeze of air.
Poore chaand ki ye aadhi raat hai
A hand wrapped around my wrist and I was pinned to the wall a smile come on my face.
" Now where will you go?" He asked coming closer, I look into his eyes losing myself in them.
Gaalon ke halke se mod pe
Do pal ko palkein odh ke
He caressed my face and I lowered my eyelashes. I feel his nose on my cheek and I take a harsh breath.
Sharmaati hai, jhuk jaati hai
Tere chehre pe aa ke ruk jaati hai
I push him and move away and I feel him twisting my wrist and I got goosebumps from pain and pleasure both and pulled me back, my back against his chest.
" Humne apne pyaar ka izhaar kar diya, tum kab karogi?" He whispered in my ear and I bite my lip looking down.
He turned me with a jerk and again pulled me closer, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear his hand move to my chin making me face him.
" I already did" he furrows his eyebrows.
" When?"
" When..." I pulled away and take his arm and start walking.
" When I stay in this Palace when everyone is against me"
" When I stood with you when you didn't trust me and when I said" I look at him.
" You're are far more important than some Palace," I said softly and we come into an open area.
I look there and my eyes widened in happiness.
" Sand " I run leaving him and sitting down on the ground taking the sand in my hand and admiring the view as it blows from my hands.
" But you never said the words," he said down beside me and I look at him.
" You know Shehzaade I never believe in that three words because I saw people say them every time but didn't mean it and love doesn't need words if it is there it will itself show and our love shows".
" When I touched the clothes when I know it might contain poison and when you jumped in the fire to save me" he smiled at me and I smiled back turning my face and looking at the full moon.
" What are you thinking?" He asked when I didn't say anything for a few minutes.
" I'm thinking the Kings and Queens history written in the book will our story also be written in the book? " I asked looking at him.
" Of course" he nodded.
" What will be its name? Swadheenta's Shehzaada" I suggested.
" Or Humari Maharani?" I suggested, and he clicked his tongue.
" There is so much conspiracy, greed, envy in our story that the name suitable for the book will be...."
" SIYAASAT "
I look at him and we both lay down on the ground staring deep into each other eyes.