Trilochani Devi "s chamber

Riddhima,glanced at the elder lady. She indeed was very beautiful. Her facial features, especially  her accentuated nose, and jawline,resembles with Vansh,she noted mentally.  No wonder From where he got the looks!!

Her palms clammed with sweat,as she kept looking at her with a piercing gaze. Her eyes were full of disdain.

 Trilochani devi looked at her daughter in law.

She still had no idea if the girl is lowly born or not,

But, That her daughter in law is prettier than the choice, she had made her for Grandson , is better, annoyed her a bit.

It was always Trilochani Devi,  who had made the choices for her children but since,Vansh had attained his maturity,he deliberately had started making such decisions which does not go well with her. Unlike his conformist parents,

Vansh had always been the rule breaker.

It was his 21st birthday,when he announced to annul all the taxes for his paupers, as the country suffered a drought.

It was his 25th birthday when he announced Nandavadra 's marriage to Somvadra, his chief council minister,instead of choosing a king or a prince. To him, Somvadra -A prudent and a generous minister was more deserving.

He simply broke the age old tradition of royals,getting married to another royal families. To her dismay,He had always got the support of Kulguru Mallyaswami  every time.Trilochani Devi snapped her fingers and called Riddhima near her.

"I have heard everything about you. As you can see little girl! Nothing could be hidden from me. Perhaps you have enjoyed too much independence here,that you didn't have the courtsey  to pay a visit to me.

"I truly beg your apology Dadisa ". Riddhima said in a polite yet firm manner.

"But I was on my charms,and I didn't knew you have returned. If I had known it,

I would have surely sent my chief handsmaid to you . 
Trilochani Devi smirked inwardly. 
"Good!

She was relieved that Riddhima knew the rules and regulations of the Royal families.

 "What is your name?" She asked.
"Riddhima"! 

Age 
19

 
Caste?

Now Riddhima  flinched a bit.
She for the first time felt the need of Vansh 's presence near her. She dont know what repercussions she would face,if she revealed her caste.
"What is your Caste?"

Trilochani Devi asked her,knowing well.that she definitely is not a Kshatriya or Bramhin.

 Kaivarta!!

Riddhima said softly.
In an instant Trilochani Devi 's disdain was revealed in her facial expression. 

How dare she!

Gal of the courage of this Little obnoxious girl!

She belonged to the caste of fishermen,still had shown the audacity, to remain a crown princess? Anger and shock engulfed her in an instant.

"How dare you cheat my grandson and my country." She growled.

"Why on earth u swapped your place with Ragini and Why did u marry Vansh? 

Is this any kind of conspriacy  you and your ruler tried to scheme.?

Knowing well that you just belong to a lowly fisherman tribe,you tried to take a princess place and imposed yourself to
My grandson?

Tell me Who sent you and what is your motive?

Riddhima hid her nervousness and pretend not to cry 
"I cannot tell you this to you Dadisa....I can only tell you....

I am Princess Ragini 's chief handmaid and It was my plan to swap the place.
"Dare you  not call me Dadisa! Trilochani Devi yelled. 

She is just a petty handmaid and had the  courage to hold his head high.
"Call me Rajmata "!

How you even dreamt of such a foolish thing?Stupid lowly born girl!! She fumed at her.

Ridhima "s doe shaped eyes filled with tears. She knew that what she was  telling her albiet was truth but Trilochani 's harsh words and accusations were pinching her heart sharply. 

"I will and I can behead you right here right now Do u know that? How dare you tarnish my reputation. Trilochani was shaking in anger.

"I will have to wash and purgate my room and the palace Gangajal and Gobar now!!

"Dadisa!! A familiar voice was heard. And both of them saw Vansh standing near the patio. 

He, with a predatory gaze,entered the room. He was in her royal attire. Only his turban was missing. Vansh gave a icy glare to Riddhima which shuddered her to the core. 

He at once shielded her and came face to face with Trilochani Devi.
"How does it matter Dadisa that she is a Kaivarta! I have heard Kaivarta women produce cute babies.

He smirked.

"Is he delusional? "A moment ago he was giving death glare to her and now he,with no traces of annoyance is joking with his grandmother.

Riddhima 's eyes widened in shock. Wait what?? He wants babies?

"I am not in a mood to joke about it  Vansh."

said Trilochani Devi.

"Even I am not joking Dadisa..He  replied,

 How can you be so sure that Kaivarta women cannot marry A Kshatriya? Even King  Shantanu married Satyavati in Mahabharata!
  I had not done any wrong or went  beyond the rule of the society. 
His logic instantly sushed up  his grandmother.

 "This is not a story, this is real life Vansh!" His grandmother yelled.

"But as far as I know, I didn't break any rules. A highly born male can marry a lowly born female and that does not tarinsh the reputation and you know well, I loath caste discrimination.So Riddhima shouldn't be insulted for the caste she belong to.

 His voice was calm but his eyes were blazing.

"You are pointing out fingers against me?" How dare you? I am your grandmother. Have you even forgotten your manners? I beg your apology Dadisa",he said. 

"But I am also her husband."

Vansh pointed out Riddhima. "Preserving her dignity is my duty. And...it's my principle not to differentiate anyone on the basis of their caste."

"I had been staunchly  against it since I had ascended the throne. "

"What about the deception she had committed?"

asked Trilochani Devi.

This was the point,by which she could corner her grandson.

Vansh looked at Riddhima, and his voice boomed.

"I have given her seven days to prove her point, if she fails...she will be punished equally as a betrayer deserves."
He paused and added,

 "But no one will harass or insult her on the basis of her caste. And mind you!: my dear Dadisa...Its an order of your king not your grandson."

Trilochani Devi closed her eyes and sighed. 

None can go against a king "s sermon,even if he or she is his parents or very close ones. 

She jutted her chin and smirked 

" you are quite  licentious to her!"  May I know the reason for Vansh??"

 Trilochani Devi tried to tickle his nerve by  arching her brow.
 
"She is young,beautiful and intelligent.".
He smirked as well.He knew how his grandmother should be tackled.

Its an arduous task to befool Yuvraj Vansh Raisinghania in the war of words.

He says exactly what his grandmother was thinking.

While Riddhima gasped at his nonchalant statement.Trilochani Devi sat on her plush couch with a defeated face.

"This lad"!!

She murmured!!

'She can be useful in many ways...you know.!!"

..He downrightly made  a gesture,which put the ladies numb in embarrassment. 

Vansh winked playfully to Riddhima turning her cheeks  tomato red.

"Dadisa! I know what I am doing". he said.

"I am the king Dadisa....'' He said and touched her feet. 

Riddhima and Vansh took leave but Trilochani couldn't sit idly. She called her chief handmaid and instructed her something

Vansh "s Bedchamber.

Keeping aside all his jewelry and changing into a simple maroon Silk Dhoti, Vansh returned from the changing room.

He  looked at Riddhima. She was standing near the window. 

Vansh gently pulled Riddima 's waist and hold her soft body into his arms. He missed her for four long days. 

He  murmured, 
"I told you not to visit anyone without my presence. Why the hell didn't you listen?"

Though she would never admit it,Riddhima knew that her heart fluttered like a kid when she saw him. She missed him as well.
She instantly put her hands on his chest and said 
My charms are over. Dadisa must have seen me strolling in the garden. What excuse would I have made?"
Vansh tucked a loose hair of her behind and said 
"Anything! Headache, Stomach ache or even nausea. But you shouldn't have gone to her alone.''You could have waited untill I return.

 "I don't like lying unnecessarily'' .She said. Her hands are still on his chest. 
"Is n't that strange Riddhima? He instantly jerked her hands off. 
"You can be truthful to everyone but not me". I am your king, your husband but still you conveniently lie to me everyday Don't you?

This offended her a little.
 "I never lied to you. I am just saying that I cannot tell you the reasons for my actions. 
Vansh tried to go away from him but she hold her arms and gathered the courage to ask him finally.
''.Tell me one thing Rajasaye ....

Why did you protect me?" 

She was happy to see him after a long time, and his defence had made him even happier than that.

 Vansh was intensely looking at her. Ah those Plump lips! He wanted to crush them on his own. Her bosoms are too round and soft. He wished to press and squeeze them. Now this little minx of him, creating so much upheaval in his hormones, is asking him questions ? He so wished to crush and make love with her.
Arrgh! He yelped and jerked off his fantacies.

He strode fast to her and again pulled her in his torso.
"It was my duty as a king as well as a husband.".he replied. But it seems I couldn't earn that trust so far....from you," his eyes showed a tinge of pain to him. 

"If I would have Riddhima....You would have tell me the truth ".
Riddhima stood there still as a statue.

Flashes of their wedding night and their scary encounter in the dungeon was resurfacing in Vansh 's mind.

He harshly shoved her body and smirked 

"I always believe in equality in relationships,but it seems You don't believe in it."

 Riddhima sighed and looked   at him
"Its not that I don't trust you...Its just I am bounded by a promise to my princess. Its just I cannot break her trust.

 "Your promise is still more important to you rather than me ".Vansh looked away from her and controlled his penting up anger. 

" You still have the audacity to ask me Whether I would share my bed with Mohini or not." 
"I will never ask you this question to you ". Riddhima felt that someone has stabbed her heart brutally. He left her alone and rushed outside.

Mohini "s Bedchamber

Riddhima veiled herself into the clothes of an ordinary  chaperone. She couldn't wait anymore for Vansh to show her the reality.

She stealthily followed the route through which Vansh had just crossed. 
"He had promised me that he would tell me the truth,but he didn't. She scrunched her nose. 

"Who is Mohini? And why Rajasaye had gone to her room so desperately, as if his life was dependent on him.
It was Jagruki whom she had to manipulate and force a little. It was she by whom she got the  guidance to reach  towards Mohini 's room with a perfect disguise.

Riddhima peeped inside and was taken aback to witness the scene. A chess board was placed near him.And he was deeply  engrossed in thinking about his move. Mohini was sitting opposite him and was gawking at his toned chiselled body as if it was a piece of flesh. She     
 bend and try to put the minced betel leaf in his  mouth.

 "I wish I could  crush her head on the wall". murmured  Riddhima in her mind.
Vansh in the next instant jerked  her hands off and gave a deadly glare to her.

 Dont you dare Mohini! He scolded him. I have come here to play the game. You are well aware of the fact that I love playing chess and I really liked you as a partner. You are a good player. And from now you are only my co -player. Be in your limits and  dare not try to cross any limit and tried to strike anything intimate. I am a man of words and I will by any means keep the promise I made to my Wife.
Mohini 's eyes dazzled in anguish but she chided it by an apologetic guilt. 
'I beg your apology My king ".She hung her head.

Vansh "s eyes instantly got softened and he smiled 
"Instead of distracting me you better take care of your elephant mohini. And he laughed by striking her off with an easy but sure shot move.

Now she knows the reason. He is not addicted to her bodily charm but it was his addiction to play chess with a competent partner. If that is the case, She could give him more.

 Riddhima smiled and thought 
"I got you my dear King. She tiptoed and left the place hatching a new plan to win a challenge that has only 4 days left.

Kaivarta -Tribes of fishermen.

Gobar -Cowdung.

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So finally I am back with a fresh new chappie. I will not commit that i will give u next update soon but i will try.

Relationship between the King and his queen is changing. Lets see who wins the match Vansh or Riddhima??

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