*Ali Pov*

"Wait!" Nicole shouted and moved to stand before the door while my hands are shaking with rage.

"Move away, Nicole!" I ordered her trying to breath but she didn't move an inch.

"Don't do this, Ali." She pleaded with her eyes, but stood there stubbornly no matter how much I am pleading with my own eyes for her to move.

Today I am going to kill him and end his twisted ways. I carried the scars for all his plans, but I will not let him play like this with my son.

How dare he trap Harsha in that way and torture him for so many days? He is still hurting because of my Father and I can't calm down.

"He deserves to get hit by me, Nicole." I said not understanding why is she protecting him.

"I know! But I don't want you to waste your energy twice." She said when I reached the door.

"What do you mean?" I asked finally holding the knob by pushing her a little.

"Didn't you hear what I said?" she asked back and held my hand before I can turn it.

"What?" I tried to turn it without hurting her.

"Harsha already knows that you didn't plan this with your Father." She explained and I just frowned at her.

"What does that have to do with me dealing with my Father?" I don't understand why is she talking about that.

I am more than glad that Harsha knows the truth and I need not worry about whether he will believe me or not when I tell him the truth.

"But he is still mad at you. Which means there is something else, stupid." She said hitting my shoulder.

"What?" I asked her in a shocked tone.

I don't know for which I gave that shocked reaction. Was it for her words about the presence of another problem or because she called me stupid or maybe because she actually hit me right now? I think it is because of all those.

"Yes! I am sure the other problem is also related to your Father. Then you would wish to kick him again. Why to waste your energy on that right now? You need to find this other reason. You need to go through everything that happened after you met your Ex-wife." She explained and slowly placed her arms on my shoulders when I am continuing to shake.

"Why... why after I meet her?" I asked her trying to calm myself.

"Because you told me he was completely fine with you when you met her in India. Somewhere during that time, he drifted away. So, you need to think about his behavior with a clear mind." She replied and I just closed my eyes wishing to at least warn my Father with as much force as I can.

"Maybe he resents me because he is no longer able to stay with Jhanvi." I mumbled to myself.

"No! You told me that he decided himself to come back when you gave him his option, didn't you?" she asked and I slowly nodded.

"He must have gone through so much during that time and I didn't know anything." I whispered and felt her pulling me into her arms.

"You can make sure he never gets hurt again from now onwards. And I promise you that I will never get him hurt from my way, no matter what I have to do." She whispered rubbing my back.

"Thank you!" I mumbled hugging her tightly in desperation.

"Thank you for everything." I added and she stayed silent, letting me control my emotions which raised after hearing everything from her.

"We need to let Jhanvi know about this too. I am sure she is curious about this from time to time." She said when I finally stepped back.

"I will call her." She shook her head in negative to my suggestion.

"Why don't you go there and tell her in person? This is not a small matter to convey through phone." She suggested.

"And you need to take Harsha with you. It will be a nice surprise for him and he wants to meet his friend too. Plan all that and he will be really happy." She added and I just stared at her.

"What?" she asked, frowning when I didn't say anything.

"Always stay with me." I mumbled and she smiled nodding.

"I will plan soon. It will take some time to take care of everything. Will it be fine?" I asked, holding her hand.

"Just plan it and don't rush yourself. It is to make him happy and let it not be just two days." She replied and I gave her a nod.

"Now, you need to go and spend time with him. I abducted him for a whole day and he may love me more than you if this continues." She warned me in a playful way.

"I want him to love you." I said, smiling and kissed her cheek before leaving the room to spend some time with Harsha.

While walking towards Harsha's room, my mind continued to sway to just go and deal with my father but then Nicole's advice played a way to stop myself from doing it.

What else could have happened worse than this? What else could he have done which made Harsha this different from before?

As I took a step into his room, I cleared my mind and smiled at him. He just gave me a nod before writing something in his book.

"Are you doing school work?" I asked him confused.

"No!" he simply replied while I sat beside him on the bed.

"Then?" I didn't stop my query like before knowing well I can break this misunderstandings even this way.

"I am writing whatever Ms.Nicole showed me today." I smiled hearing his reply.

She definitely got his attention and maybe I should start feeling jealous of her to be able to get close to him than me.

"You have interest in all that?" I asked with genuine interest and he immediately started talking about whatever Nicole showed to him.

"I worked with them in the beginning to dig in." I passed the statement and I actually can see him smiling a little.

"Even a prince can do that work?" he asked smiling.

"But Grandpa said I should think only about the things related to throne and should work on to the special classes I am receiving." He added before I can reply to his question.

"Harsha! You can do whatever you want to do. I will never stop you from doing it. If you want to become something, I will always support you." I assured him and we continued our discussion about the special classes he is taking.

"Shall we have dinner in your room?" I suggested and he immediately nodded.

I sent a text to Nicole regarding this plan before asking the guard to send a word to the kitchen too send some dinner for us.

It nearly felt like everything is fine and there is nothing wrong to take care of. But I know from his uncomfort glances in between that there is something else that needs to be cared for.

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"You seem to be happy." Nicole commented when Harsha walked out of our sight along with his teacher to leave for the school.

"It feels like everything will be fine soon. Harsha seemed to be at more ease with me this time." I explained and she smiled holding my hand.

"I think we can do something better than this and I have a complete plan." She said smiling with excitement shining in her eyes.

I listened to her while travelling back to the palace and finally asked, "Do you think it will make him happy?"

"Of course! If it doesn't make him happy then I am not a woman." She stated making me smile.

"Then I will be in a lot of trouble." She hit on my shoulder hearing my words before getting out of the jeep.

"I will make all the preparations. Will it be fine for you to take leave for one week?" I asked following her and ignored everyone around us.

"Why would I take leave? I am not coming with you guys. You both are going while I will be working here." She replied smiling and this time I frowned at her words.

"What do you mean by that? This is your plan and you should come to see it's execution." I pointed out closing the door.

"No! I am an outsider, Ali. I know that and I am not asking to be something else. At this point, I want him to be happy. And my presence may cause trouble. So, I am not coming with you guys." I know she decided and I can't change her mind that easily.

"And you need to make lot of preparations, Ali. It will take time and there may be changes in the plan too. And we need to think about his highness. So, deal with them instead of thinking about this useless thing. Cheer up!" she added pulling my cheeks.

"We will see about that." I mumbled smiling at her.

*Nicole Pov*

"He will be here soon." I said smiling at him.

"But will he be fine travelling again? It may tire him out." I added frowning and he just chuckled at me.

"I am the one who will not be fine travelling after working on this for the past two weeks." He pointed out.

"You worked really hard." I admitted holding his hand and he smiled at me before pulling me into his arms.

"I will be fine. And there was no need to bring the driver. I could have drove back to the palace by myself after you guys left." I pointed out and he completely ignored me.

I rolled my eyes and glanced at the entrance again to see whether he is here or not. I am really excited to see his excitement.

I know I will see only a part of it and I really wish to see how he will react when they reach India and meet everyone. But I also know that it is not my place to be there between them.

"Don't forget to tell her about your Father's doing during your divorce." I reminded him again and moved away a little when I saw the passengers walking out.

"Do you still feel uncomfortable to be close to me in his presence?" he asked frowning at me.

"He will be, Ali. I know that more than anyone." I replied smiling and waved when I finally saw Harsha walking out.

He waved back at me and walked towards us. I hugged him while Ali thanked his teacher and sent him off.

"Where is he going?" Harsha asked looking at me.

"He is going back to your school." I replied smiling and he just frowned at me.

"And you are not going to Palace." I added and he looked more confused.

"Is she confusing you too? That's her speciality." Ali commented walking towards us.

"Fine! Fine! Who am I to come in the middle? I will leave you guys." I said waving and took a step towards the Jeep but Ali pulled me back.

"You should tell him." Ali suggested and I smiled at him before glancing at Harsha who is still confused.

"You are going to get your wish, Harsha. You need not wait a few more months to meet your Mom and sister. Ali is taking you there now and you can stay for one whole week." I just blurted out without pausing in a rush.

As expected his expression was amazing and he hugged me tightly before stepping back and glanced at Ali.

"Really?" he asked him.

"You should have asked that before hugging her." Ali pointed out and I hit his shoulder for his teasing tone.

"We are going right now." He added and Harsha gave a big smile to me.

"Why is he hugging you and smiling at you when I am the one who is taking him?" Ali asked in a whisper.

"Maybe he knows it is my idea." I whispered back shrugging.

"Enjoy your vacation. I will meet you after three weeks I think." I informed Harsha and my smile slipped a little knowing well after that I need to return to home.

I thought I will miss only Ali if I go back but seems like I will miss Harsha too. Maybe Ali and I can meet whenever he can travel but Harsha has to meet his Mom and Dad whenever he gets time from school. So, it will be near to impossible to meet him again.

So, his next visit will be the last time I will see him. I just hope he will not forget me in the later years.

"Wait here!" saying that Ali took Harsha's hand and walked a little away from me and I just ignored my thoughts about going back to home.

Ali started talking to him in whispers and they both kept on glancing at me like I am going to run away or something. After a few minutes, they both walked towards me.

"What was that?" I asked Ali but he just shrugged.

"I will get the luggage. You just stay with him." Saying that he walked towards the Jeep.

However, he walked towards us holding two bags. Did he packed Harsha's clothes too? I didn't think of that at all. I thought he will have clothes at his Mom's place.

"Let's go!" he said nodding at Harsha.

"Have a safe journey and if possible give me a call after you land." I said smiling at Ali.

I took a step back but Harsha held my hand and started walking towards the entrance from where they can go to Ali's private jet.

"I will wave you guys from here then." I mumbled letting Harsha drag me.

"Sure! Sure!" Ali mumbled walking beside me smiling.

"I shouldn't come any closer from this spot Harsha." I said stopping in my tracks but Ali passed the luggage to the guard waiting for him and placed his hand on my back before pushing me forward.

"You defintiely can." Saying that they both literally forced me to the jet.

"What are you guys doing?" I asked both of them but they stayed silent and just continued getting me into the jet.

"Ali! Harsha!" I called them and at present I am confined to the seat while they both stood before me.

"I already told you that I shouldn't be there. Harsha needs to spend time and it will be awkward if I am there." I explained to Ali again.

"I want Mom to meet my friend." Harsha simply replied and I smiled at him.

"I will meet her some other time. I didn't take my leave and I didn't even packed my things. And..." I stopped myself from revealing his actual surprise.

"All this is your plan, Nicole. You don't want to be there when he meets them?" Ali asked staring at me.

"I want to but..." I trailed off not knowing how to explain it to them.

Did he forget that he has to do everythingduring this trip to even know Harsha's reasons to stay distant from him andeven talk to his Ex-wife about everything. Why is he adding complication toalready complicated plan? But seeing their expression, I know there is no way Ican escape from this.    

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