*This is the final chapter, I apparently waited months to write it and finally when the time came to publish it I feel nervous and concerned whether this would be good enough. Will my readers like this chapter, keeping these thoughts in my mind I waited for the inspiration to struck me and finally when it struck me it's up to read. Enjoy each and every word you read, Happy reading ;)

~Trishala. A .

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Zenith's aka Alexus's POV

She left me alone standing in the corner astonished with her unpredictable talks, as I watched her short figure walking down the halls, surely she did looked splendid in that dress she wore, looking nothing less than a Diva, my Diva.

I smiled at the thought of her being mine, as twisted as it sounds I loved her since the time we met first. I clearly remember that eight year old Kiara, she looked pretty. Even in her chubby look, I loved her back then. She was my first love, the only girl that I have led eyes upon.

There was something fascinating about her black doe eyes which were so big and cute. I wonder what kind of eyes her children will have. I love her more than my life; my only regret is that I could never tell her, because I know she won't believe me even if I tell her.

Like hell back in childhood days I took the pains to kidnap her, I always knew she never wanted this life of being a princess, I already planned our escape, but then when I told her about my plan. She told me I was being stupid, I guess she thought I was a child back then, but I was fully capable to do far more wild things than she can ever imagine.

I was an Aham, I was trained for the impossible back in the childhood. Even Sid very well knew that when it comes to me and Kiara there's no limit, I was born to be the King of Aham just like Kiara was born to be the queen. I only wish is that I could bring back the old Kiara, she was so much lively and easy to talk to.

It was because of my stupid mistake that she got amnesia, like hell I was literally thrown out of my own house. Uncle Vridhaan was really upset with me as soon as he came to know about my plans, smart enough of him that he manipulated the story about me wanting the throne and nothing else, because if Jyaya would have known about me kidnapping her for my own means, he will never forgive me for forcing Kiara to escape with me. I totally understand his concern also, at that time the crown needed a Queen and Kiara was their only hope, certainly the only true heir of Millenrai's.

If it weren't of my grandmother Zelda, Uncle Vridhaan would have literally killed me for doing this to Kiara, he loved her dearly because of her mother. Though he never discussed that with anyone but I knew, Matheli Millenrai was a touchy topic for him and he always cared about her.

Today when I saw her with that Jeff guy, I clearly understood she was going to be in trouble. The way she was staring at Jyaya with her big hopeful eyes gave away the story.

I would have never intervened in her matters as Jyaya is always their around her, but today was different, today Jyaya was busy talking with Sid's parents.

So I needed to intervene, I can still feel her stares on my forehead the way she was looking at me with shock evident in her eyes. That was the closest I can be near her.

Because last time she let me in her space was when we kissed back at Trystine's place. Though I was really upset with myself to steal away her first kiss, but somehow it made me happy.

Sorry but I wasn't really sorry I mentally thought.

"Zenith, what are you doing there standing in the corner, that spoon you're staring for past ten minutes won't bend with your psychic powers. Come here and help me with these drinks" hollered Lucifer as he juggled between three glasses of wine.

I immediately took two from him, as he grabbed one more and started walking towards the circle of people standing in the middle of the hall. As soon as my eyes reached there, warning bells started to ring inside my head, as I saw the group of people belonged to my Elite High friends and Sid.

I don't hate them for sure, but then I haven't even given them the reason to believe me either, like hell I even lied them about my name and Identity. What happened with Calypso back then in high school was truly inevitable. I mean I never wished her to get into such a nasty accident, now that I think about the whole fiasco, surely my luck with Trystine's aren't pleasant. I almost killed both of their daughter's. However the only difference is that the one who I loved and the other who loved me.

Thinking about the Trystine's twins, Calypso and Christopher were once good friends, about the Mondez siblings I can't say much, Shirley never came to any picture and Lucifer was just Lucifer.

Trust me when I say the most nastiest game player and trickiest in this world is him, that guy can literally manipulate stuffs into his favour's, with his sweet as sugar talks and charming smile, can easily make people fall into his traps, specially the ladies population. Then again he was one of the future heirs of Mondez pharmaceutical industries, surely having deals with him in future would be fun.

"Look who's up the King of Aham, so tell me King how many queen's you're going to have," teased Sid standing beside Aditi, as he had one of his arms around her shoulder's, the clear sign of possession was a fact that she was claimed. But it was clearly an alpha trick which I don't know why boy's kind of have.

Now that I notice in the group even Shirley was close by to my cold Asian friend Jovie and Zach stood nearby to Calypso, I smiled at their obliviousness.

"Not enough to last me for life" I replied back to Sid with a wink, to which everyone started laughing. For a sheer second there was silence in the group, but surely there was silence telling me that everyone lived in the moment.

After all it's been long since we had a great time together, I silently thanked Kiara for this, as she was the reason we're all back together.

"Guys where's our Queen girl, I can't see her around" as if reading my thoughts spoke Aditi, looking around the busy crowd and groups of people around the hall.

Certainly it's been good two hour's since she left, we had an important evening event coming next, I hope she remembers her presence would be necessary here.

"Wait....let me go and check on her" said Calypso, as she walked towards the door of the hall.

We were busy chatting around the crowd as my uncle introduced me to his two or three business clients, soon I was already tired of waiting for Kiara, neither I can see Calypso around nor I can see Kiara, I wonder why she haven't returned.

My thoughts were snatched away from me as soon as I saw my Grandma Zelda Aham making a grand entry down the hall, it was really very much surprising to see her in the social events, you can say she wasn't much of a social butterfly, instead she preferred private life back in our ancestral home.

"Oh my, kick me twice if this is a lie....Grandma Zen, it's very surprising to see you around" I said as soon as I walked towards her grabbing her hands giving a light kiss of my respect. Her eyes were two sharp pairs of piercing grey almost identical to me, but they had a little twinkle in them, which have been quite livelier than mine.

"Alexus, oh my you have grown up to be an excellent young man last time I saw you, I hope you haven't been fooling around the ladies downtown. But then most of the girls who fall for you should understand that Aham Man are quite hard to tame." said grandma as she grabbed one of the wine's from the waiter nearby, with her dark brown lipstick and silvering white short hairs, she still looked rich and regal in her glory. And why not, she was a queen once herself.

"It's nothing like what you think Grandma, I mean I'm just eighteen surely there can be many rendezvous left for me to play" I chuckled as she raised her eyebrow's at me nodding.

"Yes indeed, the Queen of Aham might not be needed right now. But you should understand that one day or another you need a queen by your side." she said as I smiled at her politely. She is back to her suggesting and preaching games I suppose.

"Speaking of the Kings and Queen where's that little love of yours, what's her name again yes the Queen of Millenrai, Kiara I suppose" said grandma as her eyes began searching for her.

"Sorry to disappoint you, but I have no such interest in getting involved in any kind of courtship with her so soon. Besides she won't like me" I said to her as I can very well tell that it pained me to tell her that Kiara isn't interested in me.

"What you can't be serious, she is now crowned queen of Millenrai and you know very well what comes next." At my lack of response, she scrunched up her nose as I can clearly tell that anger was currently seething through her veins.

"Don't tell me that you people haven't told her about the old Queen Krisantham Millenrai's Treaty. And if I came to know that you and that stupid old excuse of Jyaya have manipulated that girl in to your games. Trust me Alexus, that would be the last time you will see her. Cause I have very well known the Millenrai's, they can take a bow through their heart, but they never forgive the betrayers," By the time I can already put some sense in her words it was too late; we have already played the gamble.

"She got amnesia Gran, how I'm supposed to convince her." At my words she looked at me in total disbelief.

"You could have been nice to her; you could have made her fall for you. You can't blame everything on her amnesia Alexus, sometimes we need to work on people, people whose trust you seek. Forcing never helped anyone and mark my words 'The more you force, the more you lose' ".

I was about to reply her when out of the blue Calypso came running and panting, she was a total mess as tears were continuously brimming down her face, as she cried out loud.

"Fire! Help! Somebody please help! There's fire inside Kiara's room" and as soon as I heard those words from Calypso's mouth, my heart stopped beating.

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Kiara's Pov

Destiny was playing cruel games indeed, as soon as I found that little book of Queen Krisantham Millenrai lying around my room. I was really tempted to read it; I wanted to get some sleep. That's what my plan was eventually, but the thing that I read today will give me enough sleepless night's whole my life.

It was quite poetic in itself how her life story was so similar to mine. Yet both our fates were intertwined in this vehement way, which was quite astonishing in itself, I mean Krisantham Millenrai's story happened back two hundred years ago yet I'm afraid to say this but the history repeats itself and there's no denying in it.

Her life story was similar to mine, she was born to be the Queen of Millenrai, but back then there weren't many woman rulers' so the society hardly accepted one. The story goes the same way as I have heard back then in my childhood days, she indeed had her three best friends by her side the Aham's, the Rathore's and the Dionar's to help her get to the throne.

There were many meetings, events occurred after that, together they fought for her right, but no one wished a woman to rule them. So the people decided to have a rebellion against Princess Krisantham Millenrai, at that time the Royal family of Millenrai didn't had any heir's except her and her little brother Kanok, he was a seven months old infant, surely he can't rule the throne, so the kingdom needed a ruler and Princess Krisantham Millenrai was the best option. Rebellions and protest started against her and Ramis Dionar helped her to fight all her wars, then came Sanit Rathore giving her the support by being her advisor planning each and every move of her, preparing her for the best. And finally came Abacus Aham the lone silent sword of the queen, with her one command Abacus can literally kill for her.

As soon as I read about Abacus Aham it reminded me of Zenith, he was somewhat like him only. But then again Abacus Aham was far more cruel then Zenith.

That guy had literally slaughtered the whole Royal family of Millenrai's only for his queen Krisantham Millenrai, at first I assumed that Abacus Aham was in love with her, cause no one would dare to do something so horrifying for someone. And I was right; it was a deadly move, even one of the pages mentions a detail explanation explicitly based on Krisantham and Abacus relation, though the pages were already destroyed enough as there was nothing left to read. But then there were small bits and parts left which gave enough idea of the whole scenario.

Abacus Aham was obsessed with her that was sure, but the things he did for her were truly horrifying, he killed everyone in her family without even her consent, the amount of his loyalty towards her was on a total new level, it was almost overbearing and insane to read. He was beyond my understanding and something about him makes me unfathomably uncomfortable. Because deep inside me I knew Zenith was no different. He did tell me once that he can literally kill for me.

But this weren't the words which shed away the living lights of my life; it was the official Treaty Signed between Aham's and Millenrai's. According to it, whenever in the future the family of Millenrai's won't have any male heir to continue the reign, the female heir of the family would be married off to the Aham's heir so in this way, the family line continues and there's no threat left of extinction.

At first the thought was absurd; I mean how they could do that. Surely Krisantham Millenrai would be sick enough to marry the murderer of her whole family, but as I have read sick things do happen in this world.

But somehow the thought of the old treaty made me suspicious of Mr Vridhaan Aham's plans. Was it because of me that he invested so much money in our company Millenrai Shipping's. I couldn't help but think of this angle as the possibility of me being married off to Zenith was quite predictable.

Will they force me to marry him off?

Was the question lurking in my mind, still the past records of queen's of Millenrai said only one thing.

Most of them have un-fateful deaths and most of them are married off.

Somehow the former option looked quite tempting, but I won't believe if I have some proof, so I did walked out of my room and started to head towards Jyaya the third room. No one will find me there; after all everyone is busy with the party and celebration.

I walked in his chambers, which were decked with old books, scrolls and what not. I quickly scrambled towards one of the many bookshelves in his room. I was sure, if the Treaty is right, I will find some or the other evidence around. But there is also a huge possibility that all the records are destroyed.

Surprisingly I found the book that I was sure I would never find out here so vulnerable and free.

I quickly found the Aham's family line; this is one of the most deadly books I'm going to read in my life. Aham's have this habit to decide beforehand that who will their children marry in future, they usually note down the records, but only the kings and queens of Aham's have the hold of such records.

I wonder whether Vridhaan Aham last visited the Jyaya and in a hurry he forgot the book out here.

Nevertheless his lose was my benefit and so did I quickly grabbed the book and turned it down the last page.

There were various columns and rows, at one column the name is written and on the other the name of the expected marriage and also the Status of it.

My eye's immediately zeroed down on Zenith's father's name Zenthus Aham, his expected marriage was with Princess Arina Dionar. Damn I never expected the house of Aham's and Dionar related in such a twisted way, their status was married.

Then came the name Vridhaan Aham and my muscles almost tense reading the name beside it, it was my mother's name Princess Matheli Millenrai, the status was blank.

It was equally sad to read her name beside him.

Surprisingly I never really imagined Zenith's name in it, but it was there.

Alexus Zenith Aham.

And the name written beside him was 'Kiara Matheli Millenrai' and then and there I closed the book in one go, as I stood up quickly exiting the room.

My only thought was 'What the Fuck just happened'

I was beyond shock, he knew it. He already knew about all those freaking stuff, father was right; I should never to trust an Aham.

With tears brimming in my eyes I finally locked myself in the room and decided to end this.

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Zenith's aka Alexus's POV

Fire has not only struck Kiara's room, but her whole corridor was lit with flames, destroying anything and everything which came into its way.

I was enraged; whoever caused this will surely going to face severe consequences as I will make sure to make that person suffer.

The sheer thought of something happening to Kiara made me see all red. I can't just stand there and wait and watch, she can be still stuck in there, maybe suffocating and unconscious. I really need to do something.

I walked straight towards the partially burned corridor, but I was intervened by one of the security guard's as he stopped me.

"Prince Alexus, you can't go in there. The fire has almost reached the corridors, we can't say how big and deep the fire is." said the security, as they currently evacuated the whole Millenrai mansion.

"You don't need to tell me what I should do, Queen Kiara is stuck there, and she can be in danger. Move away from my way" at my single command the security guard stood aside. I was beyond mad; I will not stop until and unless I get Kiara. After all I love her, she is my future...

My thoughts were intervened by Sid running towards me.

"The Fire Extinguisher team is on its way, I really hope Kiara is alright" said Sid, with tears in his eyes. I can tell he is worried sick for her as much as I'm.

"Nothing is going to happen to her Sid. I promise to come back with her." with that I grabbed the curtains from the side window in the corridor and pulled it down harshly from its hinges.

"Alexus are you mad, don't do something so stupid" screamed Sid, as I didn't cared and waited to listen to him any further.

Wrapping the cloth around me, I ran straight towards her door.

With one kick I was in her room. And the scene was frightening enough, indeed the source of fire was the room itself, did someone conspired to kill her I wondered.

Her bed, the cupboard's everything was set on fire, they were already burned down to ashes.

But my concern was Kiara and she was nowhere seen in my sight, suddenly my heart started beating louder, the empty room is more frightening as the thought of Kiara being hurt ran through my head.

Immediately my feet stood still in their place, as I denied the thought of quitting the search for her. I looked towards the adjacent bathroom; maybe she is stuck there, compared to the whole room, fire was quite less spread out there. With my final hopes, I pushed open the door.

And I saw something really unexpected.

With Red lipstick was Kiara's note marked on the wall.

'ZENITH SEE THE LETTER'

With that I immediately looked towards the bathroom seat, where there was a white envelope kept, Kiara was not there, but the letter was there.

I wonder what's going on.

To Alexus Zenith Aham,

I know Zenith that you'll be the first one to come here, because I know how much you love me. Opps! I'm so sorry I forgot you don't love me actually, you just are concerned that something will happen to your so called future wife. Don't be shocked I already know the truth, how smartly you and your Uncle played with me, by hiding the secret of your marriage with me. How you guys made me the Queen of Millensh and how you guys pretended that I deserved it. But I was a fool, I never really realised that it was all a part of your game. I never really knew you wanted the crown so bad, that you made me the queen of Millensh only to become a King of it someday. I know the truth, how you conspired with the Jyaya and your Uncle to marry me in future in the name of the old treaty of 'Queen Krisantham Millenrai'. They said it was an old tale, but I never knew that it will become the reality of my life someday.

It was really fun for you to watch me wear the crown, only to get promised to you someday, how meticulously you hide the agreement of marriage so that in future if I wear the crown I would be bound to you. In haste I may have signed the agreement you guys plotted in the coronation papers, but trust me Zenith, you'll never have me. You wanted crown right, so take it. I don't want your crown, but don't mistake this as my agreement to marry you; I would never marry a betrayer like you. So I decided to leave, leave away this life full of lies. Don't try to find me; I'm beyond your reach.

About what you'll do next, it's pretty simple, go and tell everybody that Kiara Millenrai burned in these flames and died. And after that it's pretty simple for you, you can take the crown in the name of my future husband; see I made your job easier. Aren't you happy Zenith, I'm sure you're. I will surely miss my friends, my family, my cousin's and most importantly Sid. After all he is the reason why I learned the truth, nevertheless I will always miss Chickoo. Don't hurt him Zenith, if there's a little bit of humanity left in you. It is such a coincidence that Queen Krisantham and I share the same kind of fate. Both of us were betrayed by an Aham and both of us killed ourselves, Queen Krisantham may have hanged herself, but I'm not as weak as her, I will live for sure, but I killed Kiara today she doesn't exist anymore. In the end, father was right; I should always choose freedom.

~Queen Kiara Matheli Millenrai Trystine the last.

THE END