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It seems as if Manyabhoom is decorated like a newlywed bride. Gauri Puja is being celebrated in Manyabhum like Gangaur to welcome Vansh. It was his first visit to Manyabhum as the chief guest and the royal son -in -law after all. Kabir Bhadra though was upset  for what happened with his commander in chief. This has made things more clear that He will have to put more efforts to please Rajasaye. Kabir doesn't like complications. If his ministry can handle the royal affairs then why should he bother himself? He prefers dancing, sex and drinking. But life seems not that smooth anymore. Gandharvipura is getting stronger day by day. Arjunverma was young but as the time is passing rumours of he being the dauntless and a hospitable ruler is spreading like fire. Kabir sipped his alcohol and looked outside the casement..Ragini! His beautiful little sister. A shrewd smile crept his lips. She is no more a naive little child.she has now become the Ace of Spade for her. She was the most important pawn set by Mandakini and if played well Kabir will crush Gandhatvipura when a menacing lion -Vansh Rai Singhania will be his ally. But things went severely wrong when Ragini swapped her place with her chief maiden Riddhima. Mandakini assured him that she would take charge and sort out the problems. Kabir had always relied on her instinct more than anyone, but He still wonders why Rajasaye had not raised any question, He was presuming that he would have waged a war by now. But he is as calm as if a storm is ensuing. This….exactly this behaviour of him is troubling and scaring Kabir. Should he still rely upon Mandakini? He does not know how but Manda had managed to bring Ragini back to Manyabhum. Rudra had been the mastermind. Kabir sighed deeply. He needs to talk to Rajasaye. No matter worse the consequences can be it's time he will have to face it.

Tension was mounted up in Vansh "s royal guest chamber as well. After feeding him.Rani Bhog and spending some more time Riddhima couldn't ©make it to meet him. He could see from the casement that Manyabhum is gearing up to celebrate Gangaur with colours,  floral decoration, music, dance and delicacies. Women were seen running here and there wearing new clothes and jewellery,giggling and laughing.Gangaur is a festival of colours and grandeur indeed. Today Holi -the colour of festival will be celebrated following Gauri Puja by the married and the unmarried ladies of the palace. A genuine smile crept his lips. It is his first Holi with his wife. A strong urge of stretching her small lithe body in his warm torso kindled in his mind. The first splash of colour,Yes He will be the one who will put colour all over her body. No one before him has the right to put colours on him and he will make sure the Ridhima will be the one whom he will put the first hue of love.
Amidst the chattering and giggles, Riddhima tiptoed and literally ran away from the gatherings of the women.The entire palace is gearing up for the preparation of Holi in the internal chamber of the large patio where young maidens were crushing floral petals, turmeric and sandalwood,grinding them eventually to fine powder. A fat stout man named Shivdas is grinding Bhang leaves in a huge mortar grinder.. Different kinds of aphrodisiac,opium and fermented fruits are being processed to make fine alcohol. Huge buckets full of water,mudpies and sprinklers were kept beforehand in the corner,because today everyone is free to do whatever they want to. The dry ritual is surely going to be the wet one. Riddhima checked the arrangements again. The royal priest have arrived as the Shiv Gauri Vivah pooja will be starting soon. All the royal members and the villagers will soon gather in the temple that has been decked up with huge garlands of Marigold and Jasmine flowers with touches of red in between..

 A chief sweetmeat specialist along with his assistants have arrived to make special sweets that will be relished by the royals and distributed among the villagers along with new clothes and fruits.The Holi that is played during the Gangaur festival has always been a talk of the town. Today there will be no barriers among the royals and the commons, high and the low. All are permitted to put colours on each other. Even the prisoners of the royal jail will be given new clothes and special sweets. For an hour and half they are allowed to play Holi under strong vigilance. Riddhima glanced at the outer chamber from the patio window.. A soft smile crept her lips. The musicians with their instruments have arrived to add more pomp and grandeur to the joyous event. As she was facing her back, A pair of footsteps stealthily reached to her. Before the person could take the new move…Riddhima spun around and saw standing ... .none other than Jagruki with a mischievous glint in her eyes,hiding her palms behind her back. 

You caught me Ranisaye! She giggled. But now I will not let you go….

"Aaj toh rang lagana padega" (No one can stop me putting colour on you). Riddhima giggled but at the same time started running. Jagruki laughed and followed her running.
This is not fair Ranisaye…Today everyone is allowed to put colours to each other 

No no no! Riddhima hid her face behind her palms. 
"Jagruki…stop! Don't put colours on me..pls no stop…pls..
Ranisaye…..Jagruki,now Archana,Toral and Vishaka too joined her to smear colours on Riddhima "s face. As all were busy making fun and frolic. They didn't notice that a shadow covered in a black shawl took stealthy steps and almost like a thief with an intention not so pure , passed through the long corridors and disappeared near the prison gate of the Royal jal.Jagruki and her other hand maidens were almost on the verge of putting colours on her face.

"I want Rajasaye to put colours on me   first." Riddhima expressed her heart's desire in one breath,heavily blushing like a beetroot.

Aww! they jointly giggled. 
This is so cute….Archana quipped.
Vishaka nudged Riddhima by her elbow and said 
"Are you sure you only want that?.Or knowing him well….she rolled her eyes,He must be planning something hot and sensual may be! 
"Vishakha!!!Riddhima slapped her playfully and the all group hugged their Queen.
'We understand and respect your feelings, Ranisaye " Jagruki smiled. We will wait…I think the Haldi snan and Gehena pradan rasam will be start soon.We will not be able to stop the other from not putting colours on you " 

"You should meet Rajasaye now. He must be alone in his room….Toral gave a knowing smile with her suggestion.

Riddhima smiled and filled her hands with Red crushed floral powder mixed with sandalwood.

Precap -Vansh and Riddhima consummate their marriage. Ragini "s truth is revealed.

It's quite difficult to sort out time and write a chapter. Consider this chapter as a filler one. In the next you will get your Desired Riansh Romance.

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