'She doesn't want a rich man, a handsome man or even a poet. She wants a man she can trust who, when she is sad, points to his chest and says:
"Rest here,
I shall not grow tired."'

She woke up to a bright morning. She was feeling tired and remembered the things happened the previous night. She wanted to see him as the first thing. But he was not in the room. Something about them totally changed. She did not know what it was and she did not even want to define it. Her phone then rang.

She got excited when she saw his name.

Suhasini: Adi....

Adi: elinchitiya???

Suhasini: yeah...

Adi: Saptiya??

Suhasini: illa.. Inimey dhaan...

Adi: Go and have your food. Don't miss out... Apram vayiru valikum... Sari Sollu.. How is your cramps??

Suhasini: Yeah.. They are not as painful as last night.

Adi: Take rest...

Suhasini: Are you busy???

Adi: Yeah.. Or else I would have come to see you...

This guy really had his way with his words.

But she could not stop herself from feeling warm and fuzzy with his care.

Suhasini: oh.. Paaka mudiyadha appo???

Adi: Tea party irukku afternoon.. I thought you are tired..

Suhasini: I'm fine... I will come...

Adi: Do you miss me that much??

Suhasini: enaku theriyadhu..

She then cut the call and giggled like a teenager. She liked him. She was not able to define her feelings but she was sure that he had a special place in her heart.

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At the breakfast table,

Madhana: My daughter-in-law looks bright and good today... What really happened??

Suhasini: Nothing ma..

She blushed and then proceeded to ask her..

Suhasini: Is everyone busy today???

Madhana: yeah unfortunately... I'm also going to conference with his Majesty later..

Empress is meeting the elites from different countries in the main palace.

Eeshwar usually doesn't attend conferences.

Adi is there with the Empress.

Suhasini: Yeah Maa.. I know.. He called me..

Madhana: He told us to not disturb you as you were sick and tired.. But you look all bright and sparkly..

Suhasini: Ma.. You are making fun of me..

Madhana smiled at her..

Madhana: you know something.. My royal son really likes you..

Suhasini: chumma solladhinga ma..

Madhana: Did you know what happened to the guy who misfired on that day??

Suhasini looked at her with zero idea..

Madhana: He was fired from his position. Adi never fired anyone as all the people who work for palace are loyal. But he fired him without batting an eyelid..

She was feeling touched. But she was not able to believe that he could like her. She didn't want to indulge into that spiral of knowing and not knowing. She just wanted to take things as it came.

Suhasini: Adi called me to attend tea party with him Maa..

Madhana: wow.. That will be a great opportunity for you to explore my dear..

Suhasini: I don't know anything ma.. I'm scared..

Madhana: you don't have to, my dear.. You are good looking and well dressed.. That's enough.. Most of the people are from different countries.. Being just polite will be content.. And there will be few from our country's elite circle too.. You don't have to worry about them..

I will be there with you.. Because, We are hosting the tea party.

Suhasini: wow ma.. Thank you.. Then I'll be ready by noon.

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She was excited for the party. She dressed up in a simple peach colored knee length gown. She was receiving texts from him time to time as he was checking on her health.

She wished to see him as soon as possible. She was feeling all butterflies in her stomach. She wanted to say him a proper thank you. They had been living together for sometime now. But it felt too different for her on that day.

She then reached the main palace. She was taken in by the butler. She nodded her head to everyone. She then saw Madhana and Mahadev. She bowed respectfully to them.

There was a long table in that ginormous hall with various confections ranging from all types of cakes to biscuits placed on that table.

Her eyes were searching throughout the hall and finally she recognized the pair of eyes which were looking right into her. He was standing in the other corner of the room with the empress. He was surrounded by many foreigners.

She tried to walk towards him. Then few ladies came and started talking to her. She shared her regards with them and tried to move. But she was flocked by the people. She slowly addressed everyone and started moving towards his direction.

He was nowhere to be seen and someone patted on her shoulders. She was shocked to find him behind her.

Suhasini: Adi..

Adi: come with me..

He took her to the next room which looked like a study.. He closed the door and hugged her without even saying anything.. It just came as a shock for her.. She was contemplating in her mind to hug him or not..

He then left her..

Adi: sit here... Raathri ellam kaal valikudhu nu azhudhuttu ippo yean heels pottruke???

Suhasini: apdi dhaane dress pannanum??

Adi: yeah.. But few things can be compromised

He cupped her face in his hands..

Adi: You are a royal.. No denying in that.. But don't hurt yourself like this...

Suhasini: enaku ippo kaal valikale adi..

She lied. She was feeling discomfort. She regretted coming to the party when people surrounded her. But everything disappeared the moment, he showed himself in front of her.

Adi: valikale naalum romba alaiya veandom.. I came to know that cramps can last for 3 to 5 days..

Suhasini: But I'm very strong..

Adi: yes you are..

Suhasini: vera Enna ellam therinjukitte??

Adi: that I can eat after 5 days..

Suhasini: What???

Adi: I said delicacies..

Suhasini: oh...

He smiled at her..

Adi: I can't be with you anymore.. I have to accompany the other countries' spokespeople.

There is a tea party for ladies on this side. Royal Grandmother won't be attending it. But Queen Mother will be there.. What do you wish to do??

Suhasini: Is it necessary for your wife to attend??

Adi: yeah first lady have to host this party..

Suhasini: why didn't you tell me then??

Adi: I thought you were not interested..

Suhasini: I'm interested now.. I will attend it with Queen Mom then...

She stood up as she was leaving. He held her hand and stopped her.. He then kissed her on her forehead again.

Adi: Don't tire yourself alot.. Naan nethu night eh thoongale..

She smiled at him..

Suhasini: I will not tire you tonight.. Paavam...

She winked at him..

Adi: Unaku vaai jaasthi aayiruchi..

He pinched her cheeks.. They both then left the room. She soon joined with Madhana.

Madhana introduced her to every lady in the hall. She had the reputation of being bold and straight. So everyone had high regards for her and they treated Suhasini with the equal respect as they could see the love, Queen had on her daughter-in-law.

They all settled in the garden under a gazebo for the party. Everyone was chit-chatting about recent trends and current affairs in the country. Suhasini faced how elite attended a party. It was so new to her.

They then saw Monica and her mom Mrs.Mohan entering the party. They both greeted the Queen and the Princess respectfully. But Monica was not able to hide her disdain. Suhasini was irritated to see her here.

Monica: Hello Miss Suhasini... Do I need to call you Her highness or First lady??

She hid her mock in a polite manner.

Suhasini: Mrs. Suhasini Aditya..

I liked to be addressed with my husband's name..

*Author's note: Hello makkale... Good morning.. Have a great day... Chapter epdi irukku sollunga.. Pidichirundha votes podunga.. Comments pannunga.. Thank you and love you all for the support.