Brijesh

So miss goodie two shoes has decided to reject my offer of freedom. Smiling I moved to the window which opens into the vast Thar ....People here have started turning desert to green...but this place is far from soothing sceneries this place is secluded from city and people....in old times we kept our enemies and prisoner here. Nothing could go out of here, neither their screams nor pain...and now I use this as my headquarters to plan against the one I hate.

''What time does her classes end'' I asked my man who kept eye on Ananya...''around 4 in the evening''....taking my chair I smirked; ''great tomorrow I will myself pay the visit to would be her highness....''

Next day I decided to pay personal the visit to the beautiful Royal bride....I am curious what is so special about her that made a guy like Ranvijay go nuts . Ranvijay Rathore a man who didn't flinch a bit at the best beauties throwing themselves over him.. what made him go gaga over this young maiden . Parking my car at a distance I watched the exit of her college...my man knocked the tinted glass of my vehicle after a while ..moving it down I watched her walking out giggling with Raksha...the day I first saw her she was decked like a bride. But today she is here just like fresh rose...must say good choice Ranvijay....well frankly she doesn't need any fake colours to add beauty to her delicate features....Wearing a long purple skirt with a pink tank top...she had wrapped a batik print light cotton stole around her neck..Seriously Ananya is a treat to watch What if Ranvijay lose her ??? what will he do when he sees her as someone else for rest of the life....should I snatch her now...??? Because if I chose to do before wedding its just today... My mind raced in all directions....Nah !!! the wound should be so deep that it never heels ....go princess marry your prince and then I will take you....a punishment for Ranvijay and then I will keep you as my mistress for life....

Leaving my thoughts behind I turned my focus again to Ananya...physically she is alluring , any man would want to own her. Average height thin waist well shaped assets... I am sure she can send a ways of envy into the hearts of other men who would only desire to have her but can't . I am not among them...because I will own you Ananya...that's my little punishment for standing by Ranvijay and not your by well wisher.

I watched her, suddenly she looked excited , pointing in a direction she dragged Raksha to a near by pani puri stall... excited she watched as the vendor started stuffing the puri and then dipped into the flavoured water. Ananya popped the snack into her mouth in one go, closing her eyes she she savoured the taste throwing her head back. My eyes moved through the length of her long slender beautiful neck and then to the outline of her top covering her bosom. She opened her big round eyes gesturing the vendoe to put more on her plate. Her freshness...innocence is addicting What a catch!! Frankly I am not a man-whore...but good things attract me too and especially the ones which Ranvijay likes.... And this one is little more special as he loves her deeply madly fiercely..

I went sure about his feelings for the girl on the day of the engagement. Ranvijay wouldn't move his eyes away from her...she seemed to be his world.. an unquenched thirst... a never ending desire...In short Ranvijay deprived of Ananya is as good as dead...I smirked...

Moving my eyes I focused them on Raksha, what to say of her fair skinned light eyed Raksha is herself epitome of beauty...but she is impatient short tempered and foolish. Initially I had planned of targeting her but then I saw Ranvijay's eyes on another girl....so now they both are going to be my prey.

I have already planted a pawn in Raksha's life. She isn't quirky enough to think it to be a conspiracy. Pawan had been painting good rosy dreams infront of her and when time is right I will signal him to take her away never to be found again. I hell care what Pavan does to her ...I only am interested in the out come the shame faced Royal's...their family drowned in misery . As far as I know Raksha she neither would she doubt Pavan nor she would trust her own. Such a stupid girl...she is going to be a very easy target...

Now ,I have to wait for Royal wedding of Rathores ...wedding oh yes that reminds me of mine in a month to the feisty Princess Dipika ...she was promised to me the day she was born. But the girl seems to hate my presence...who cares. Once the rituals are done she would be my puppet, plus her family too isn't too fond of Rathores' Hence, I have their bid support and money too....

Dipika owns a fairly good share in the property give to her by her late grandmother...The old hog was cunning, she had clearly stated in the WILL that Dipika will have the single hold on the property....neither her parents nor her brother or husband can share even a penny of it. Plus it's on her whom she decides to be the next heir...she even gave Dipika marry by her choice. This is why I am in a hurry...the feisty Rajput girl cannot be trusted...she will back in a month and then I will tie her down for life....

Ranvijay

I sat in my study watching the fresh finished canvas...Ananya my Anu...she was smiling wide in my creation. Her smile had seem to brightens my work by many folds...leaning back I kept my eyes on the painting...off lately its only her who occupies the length and breadth of my canvas .

Last week when she had visited me with that letter for a moment I feared losing her , but my brave little Anu decided to keep her commitment then escaping it...Till my wedding these pictures are my solace as I am restricted from meeting her...I smiled...someday I will ask her to be my  muse...who knows she might agree

I know out there someone is looking to hurt us, Raksha Ananya getting targeted together cannot be a co-incidence...I have to be careful. Its just a week in my wedding and I don't want anything to go wrong...today evening Ananya's family will be shifting to the grand palace and will be there till the wedding . They were so apprehensive but agreed when we shared the security issue... The Palace seems to be celebrating the occasion, Mom looks happy ...Dad also is fine as Granny has settled with my choice. With Ananya keeping all her demands she has cooled down a bit...Granny is making it a grand affair and I really didn't wanted to burden the poor family more. Ananya has already gone through a lot...Hence, I decided to cut their financial burden through Mom. Hope Ananya never knows of it. Between all this I miss Veer....Raksha already is far of my reach..how I wished she ran around me participating in all rituals...but she decided to be a mere spectator...Had Veer been here he would have been delighted and would have made every moment special. I miss him. In my fear of losing Ananya to Veer I drove him away....I should have shared my heart

.A knock pulled me back to life ...covering the canvas I marched out..there was a help ;''RanVeer Hukum is home...and....'' He gulped without looking up...''And what'' I asked ...looking side ways he answered; ''he brought his bride with him''

Bride...Veer married ..when?? and whom??? WOW!!! Looks like one of us will give Rudrani Devi a heart attack..quickly grabbing a T-shirt I walked to the main entrance where Mom stood hugging Veer , behind him stood a doe eyed young girl. Dressed in our traditional attire she held her head high...Interesting...as I moved closer Veer exclaimed; ''Bhai'' walking to me he hugged me tight...''Congrats Bhai....so happy for you''

I just wanted to vanish in thin air...Only Veer can have the heart of forgiving and forgetting. ''I am sorry'' I whispered...Veer rubbed my back; ''All fair in Love and War...you love her and I love you more than anyone...'' We broke the hug smiling at each other...Veer walked me to his bride; ''Bhai she is Deepika my wife , A Sisodhiya princess'' . Ah!! Now I know why isn't granny here to welcome her ....one more bride not of her choice. Dipika smiled at me joining her palms together. Nodding once I turned to Mom; ''Ma lets welcome her into the family'' Mom looked excited she welcome Dipika with all rituals taking her along.  I got to know that granny was miffed and locked herself up...since granny refused Dad will go with her blindly. But why should this girl suffer....We decided to spend few family time in main hall while Mom ordered Veer's suit to be rearranged...Dipika spoke less and smiled more. Nodding at everything my spoke ,her eyes would wander around taking a look of her new home...as per the ritual she deserved a gift from me too. I decided to do it later...Veer came and sat next to me..; ''Brijesh is upto something''

That name made me alert...looking at Veer I nodded and got up...Veer after throwing a glance at his new wife moved out with me...Once in the lawn we made sure no one was around; ''How do you know'' I asked ..Veer huffed; ''I had someone watching over you guys...he confirmed his presence in the engagement and I think its him behind the attack too'' Why didn't I think of it...offcourse its him..he takes everything to heart for no reason...My eyes turned to Veer...he looked tensed . Pressing his shoulder I calmed him; ''Relax Veer you just got married ...Brijesh will do some or the other stupidity''

Veer smiled ; ''he will act once he knows of my wedding'' I frowned..Veer turned away; ''Bhai Dipika was engaged to Brijesh...this is why I married her'' All hair on my back stood up...Veer looked at me apologetically; ''I feel miserable for leading her on...I knew she was in love with me. But the moment I got to know of her engagement to Brijesh I proposed her''

''Why Veer????'' I really didn't like Dipika being a scrape goat...Veer looked at me; ''this is the only way he would come out in open , plus even Dipika decided to hide the fact from me''

Walking to him I held him by shoulders; ''She loves you...trusted you ...she is here , in a place full of strangers...just based on her trust in you''

Veer smiled; ''I will keep my vows...but before that we both have to come clean....I told you because it felt like a burden on my soul...'' I hugged him...Veer is the best thing that could happen to our family...I could feel his disturbed state...''All will turn out fine...give your relationship sometime'' He hummed ...As the realization struck me , a low gruff escaped my throat; ''I am lecturing you respecting Dipika's love here I am punishing an innocent sole into an unwanted relationship''

Veer gripped my forearms ; ''your method was wrong....your feelings isn't. Someday she will know that no man can love her more than you'' I still had a guilt buried deep; ''Veer did you ever ..I mean..'' He understood; ''She is an amazing friend...and now she will be my sister in law...and will remain that till I live...'' I feel puny infront of my younger brother...slowly the topic changed to the normal ones ...Veer started pulling my leg about the rituals which were starting tomorrow...; ''One thing I can do and you can't is......I will see Ananya daily and you can't'' with that Veer ran away being chased by me..

Veer ran away leaving me behind...Ma nodded at me. I know she want's me to talk to Granny and dad and I promise to do that...''Take Dipika to her room'' Ma asked Raksha...once they left Mom informed me; ''its your tilak tomorrow ...Ananya's father brother and male relatives will be coming here to complete it in the morning , don't be late. '' I nodded

Morning I was woken up by Veer's contiguous banging on my door, I smiled my brother had turned kid again...wait . Why is he up, he should be with his bride...what will she think...throwing a t-shirt on I walked into the hall of my suite...Dipika stood there holding a silver Thaal (plate). She smiled and then lowered her eyes; ''Veer did the banging...it wasn't me'' I smiled ''..keeping the thaal on the table she softly spoke; ''Ma asked me to give you these clothes for today's ritual''

''Thanks Dipika , why did you bother ...there are other people too'' She fidgeted a bit; ''So even you don't accept me as your family'' pointing towards the couch I asked her to sit..she waited for me to sit..I smiled and did..; ''Dipika...you are too a new bride. There are rituals which are pending...it would be wrong to make you work'' Hearing the word new bride she turned away...I could a shade of pain pass through her features...

Without looking at me she spoke; ''Veer says you can get me acceptance in the family'' I could see how uncomfortable she was with the treatment she was getting...I huffed; ''Dipika you are like a younger sister to me...I promise you will find acceptance very soon'' Dipika smiled , I knew exactly who could make her feel home...before she could leave I called; ''Dipika Mom is going to Ananya's place..go with her....get yourself acquainted  to her'' Nodding she left

I was informed about the time of ritual , dressed in crisp silk Kurta I walked into the hall...I was being greeted by Ananya's family...the priest started chanting mantras...Ananya's dad applied red powder (roli) to my forehead and then presented me with word, clothes, sweets, fruits. This is a tradition to formally mark the beginning of the rituals. The next ritual was off Ganapati Sthapana ...In this ceremony a havan is performed and a Ganesha idol is installed. 

My house was brimming with guests and rituals, but my heart longed to see Ananya...my Anu. Which I am supposed to do till I am married to her...pacing around the room I was anxious..when my phone beeped...I opened the message it was from Veer...it seems when Dipika went to Ananya's place she took few pictures of hers...Ananya looked fresh...dressed in saree she had left her hair lose on one side...My mom was giving her gifts which she was accepting shyly...tapping on the picture I zoomed it...my breathing turned hard. This girl sends my nerves into a chaotic mood...she looked angelic ....she was looking at someone, a hand adjusting her rebellious hair...lips slightly parted. How i wished I could touch them now...rubbing my thumb over it I pressed her to chest....each night I anxiously wait for the next day ...with each passing day the day of our union is coming close...Smiling I decided to go catch some sleep....tomorrow is our Haldi...

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OK done for now....next will be the Royal wedding. 

One suggestion- I am planning to write Veer-Dipika's love story separately may be a short one....as these two got married with secrets in hearts ...should I ..please do let me know