"Wow!! Look at your gutts! You just rejected my brother because you had other plans. He praised you for his rejection, but he couldn't figure out what a cunning bitch you are. I know your kind. Trying hard to get, to maintain your exclusivity. I am not very proud of it, but royals have many flings. They have a history of keeping many women... as you know... their 'mistress'. Trust me you will remain just that for the prince." Mayuri was fuming with anger.

"Princess Mayuri, Swarnbhoomi is known for love. No king or queen have married more than once or have kept any 'mistresses or paramour or what is now called manstress' . And thank you for your concern. I am honoured her highness spared a thought for me." Swarnima deserved an applause for dealing with the unruly Princess.

"You...just wait and watch." Mayuri stomped her foot and went out.

Swarnima rubbed her temples and smiled. She had dealt with such accusations several times. With that beautiful smile of her, she served lunch and Abhedya pulled out a chair for both the ladies. Mayuri kept flirting with Abhedya to show her upper hand. She didn't receive the response she was seeking but she refused to give up. Abhedya will be a hot property soon and she wanted to buy it before it's launched.

Mayuri dropped a spoon of curd on her dress and asked Abhedya to show his restroom.
After a few minutes Mayuri came out of Abhedya's room wearing one of Abhedya's shirt... only his shirt. His shirt didn't even reach her mid thigh and revealed a major chunk of her long, slim and slender legs.
To Swarnima's astonishment Abhedya didn't even spare a glance at her.

"Nim, please lend a bottom wear of your's to Mayuri. I hope your size fits her." Abhedya requested Swarnima.

"Abhedya, what did we learn just an hour ago? Royals don't share their clothing. They donate it to people of lower ranks. My dress in your room ranges somewhere around 30000. Swarnima, you may keep it after cleaning. Besides, I think I look hot in this shirt... your shirt. What do you think?" Mayuri said flaunting her legs.

"Mayuri, that is a very rude statement. By the way, do you know how much is Swarnima's net asset worth? Well,  it's a little above the combined assets of Karnajeet and you. Raonagar's financial status is not hidden from the world. Her father who passed away years before gifted me a Lamborghini on my 21st birthday. So, if she wants she can buy any number those dresses which you want to donate her." Abhedya had, had enough of the fake princess attitude from Mayuri.

"You are a magician Swarnima. You cast spell on all men around you. My brother, Abhedya, and don't know many are there in your kitty." Mayuri lost control on her tongue.

"Mayuri... just shut up! You are our guest therefore I am tolerating you and your comments since yesterday. Not a word more now. To maintain peace please leave this house and your exclusive services are no longer required. Thank you. Your arrangements to leave shall be done." Abhedya said in finality.

Mayuri came close to Abhedya and pulled his collar but before she could do anything further the fierce protector Abhedya had, caught her hand and jerked her away.
"I warned you Princess Mayuri, no one comes close to my king. Any act further will be termed as an act of violence and immediate action shall be taken." Swarnima's tone was one Abhedya never heard before. He felt like a trophy.

Mayuri started to cry out loud. Abhedya and Swarnima stuffed finger in their ears. "Adah part two" Abhedya and Swarnima said at the same time and shared a small laugh.

Mayuri's guards came inside and saw their princess crying. "Guards charge on this girl.. she attacked me."

"This is going to be so much fun." Swarnima pushed Abhedya behind and in five different punches Mayuri's five guards were on floor.
Mayuri's eyes bulged out. Abhedya knew Swarnima was capable but guards double her size were on floor within minutes. He was trained with same skills and techniques then how come she did it so effortlessly?
"Just practice." Swarnima answered Abhedya's unasked question.

"Princess Mayuri, your car is waiting outside." Abhedya opened the door for her and her guards tried getting up. They didn't dare to fight back with the small, petite girl.
"She is possessed by a spirit princess, else look at her, she cannot defeat us." One of the guard justified their defeat.

"Shut up you dumb head. You all are fired once we get back. Get the car now!" Mayuri shouted.

"You distanced me with my love Swarnima, you will also get distanced from the one you love." Mayuri cursed Swarnima.
Abhedya fisted his palm. How could she be so mean.

"You know what are constellations Princess Mayuri? They are stars who are far away from each other. When you connect them, a constellation is made. I have confidence on myself and my love, we will build our own constellation, in our own galaxy." Swarnima was a fighter and fighters don't give up.

Mayuri had tears in her eyes now. "I am not a bad person or a rude princess. I was just looking forward for this alliance. It was perfect for me. I was perfect for him. Why did you proceed Abhedya if you were not interested? You knew what the underlined agenda was?"

Abhedya just got a final blow. Swarnima was as it is angry with him now Mayuri just gave her one more point, a valid one. Nothing came to Abhedya's mind to come out of the situation.

"Ummm.. Mayuri look I am not looking forward to any alliance now. I just agreed because I wanted to meet a real princess... yeah, I wanted to meet a real princess. Sorry, I didn't want to hurt you in the process." Abhedya patted himself for his brilliant excuse.

"Really? So if not now... is there a hope for us?" Mayuri wiped  her tears.

"To be true, I don't think so. I am already taken by a possessed woman. She owns me, my heart and my soul. I am under her spell and I doubt the spell can ever be broken." Abhedya had a blush while expressing his inability to reciprocate to Mayuri's feelings.

"Oh.. there are some people who can help you out. They can break spells and black magic. Good luck. Call me if you think it's worth a chance." Mayuri kissed Abhedya's cheek and left.

'Trouble! Big trouble!' Abhedya's rant yesterday that he didn't kiss anyone since she came, why did Mayuri have to kiss him?

"Uhh... I didn't kiss her. She kissed me. I was unaware." Abhedya started to explain.

"I am not blind." Swarnima went inside saying that.

'Uhhhh!! Why does it happen with me? God!! Why am I so desirable to all the women out there? I just want to be the desire of this one woman, I love.' Abhedya came inside asking God.

Swarnima was sitting with her laptop taking Nivi's classes.
'What kind of girl Swarnima was? She just punched five guards, had an encounter with a rude princess, was proposed by a prince which she out rightly rejected and she is back to normal, taking a class?' Abhedya sat on the chair opposite to her thinking and staring at her unconsciously.

"Ummm... Do you want something?" Swarnima asked Abhedya after a couple of minutes. His continuous gaze was diverting her attention.

"You know what I want. Will I get that?" Abhedya questioned her with hope in his eyes.

"Abhey... how are you bro? It's been long we haven't met. Can't believe we are Prince!" Nivi shouted from the other side.

Abhedya came to Swarnima's side and replied, "Hello, baby brother. How are you? Come over in the evening. Will plan out and Arya will get you here. Whatsay?"

"Yayayyyy! Can I please tell Nimrit?? Please...she won't tel anyone." Nivi jumped in happiness.

"Nivi hukum... if you want to be under house arrest till coronation then please feel free to tell anyone." Swarnima gave him an ultimatum.

"Noooo!!! Can't live without seeing her. Won't tell." Nivi put his hand on his heart to swear.

Swarnima and Abhedya smiled. "Okay.. Nivi hukum, back to studies."

"Wow I will also be addressed as hukum or Kunwar sa? I feel royal already. What will Nimrit be called Nim? When we marry?" Nivi was excited.

"Marry Nimrit? Haha! Okay, so if you marry her she will be addressed as "baisa Hukum or bindani sa" most probably. Now leave some questions for the evening . Concentrate on Science." Swarnima scolded Nivi and they resumed studies.

Abhedya was lost in his dreams. The files he was asked to study were long forgotten. He just wanted Swarnima to forgive him and love him as bonus.

Abhedya brought two cups of coffee and sandwiches for Swarnima and himself. He made a smiley on the sandwiches and tried to make a heart on coffee but it smudged while bringing it. Swarnima could not hide her smile.

She sipped the coffee and took a bite of the sandwich. "This is very tasty. Thank you. But you need to study the files and mug them up. By the day of coronation you must know who is who, their worth, importance and benefits for our state. Don't waste your time in these things."

"You serve me all meals of the day. This is the least I could do. It's utilisation of time and not wastage."Abhedya answered and Swarnima rolled her eyes.
"Honest answer? I am just trying to make up for my mistakes. I just want you to forgive me or just be normal with me or atleast smile a bit. My guilt is killing me. I promised myself to make you mine... I mean... make you... yeah! don't pretend you don't know. Youu are the miss 'understanding'. So, put efforts and understand what I want to say." Abhedya fumbled towards the end. He never thought confessing face to face to his old love would be so tough.

If Swarnima could let go her reservations, she would just pull his cheeks and hug him tightly. He looked so adorable and cute. Swarnima could not hide her smile or blush.
"What happened last night. I am sorry but I can't just forget it. You have to learn to be less impulsive and stop doubting me. But, you don't need to do all this. It's fine really. Time will heal wounds."

"Time only makes you habitual of living with the wounds, it doesn't heal anything. It's you who has to heal your wounds." Abhedya showed a new perspective to Swarnima.
"Can I hold your hand?" Abhedya asked.

Swarnima thought for a while then slowly forwarded her hand. Abhedya immediately took her hand in his. "Nim, I am really sorry. I always want to see you happy and trust me your smile is a drug which I am addicted to." Abhedya couldn't continue further because the door bell rang and he opened the door.

"Nim," Eklavya spoke in low voice.

Swarnima turned to him, "Please no Eklavya... please don't. You promised. Please say it's a lie." Swarnima's lips were quivered, her face lost its colour and her hands dropped the cup she had in her hand breaking it into pieces. Eklavya didn't say anything except her name. What did she understand in that?

"I am sorry but we don't have time. Just hurry up." Eklavya looked all drained out. He forgot his code of conduct too.

"Hey, what happened? Where are you going? All okay?" Abhedya asked Swarnima. She looked at him and said, "If, I ask you to come with me without asking any questions will you?"

Abhedya held her hand and said "lead the way..."
Swarnima held his hand tighter and Eklavya barged out of the house and shouted "Guards, make way!"

The trio sat in a bullet proof, black filmed glass car and drove in speed. As promised Abhedya didn't ask any question but was worried to the core. He had no clue what the matter was and what caused the sudden change in the demeanour of Eklavya and Swarnima. One thing he was sure of was, it was something really serious and bad because Swarnima was holding his hand very tightly.
The sweat of their hands didn't affect them because for Abhedya it was the least he could do in the situation and for Swarnima he was her last support.

"We are here." Eklavya informed.

"It was so close and you hid it from me for so long?" Swarnima's cracked voice indicated she was broken and hurt.

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Dear Readers
Our upbringing defines our characters..like Mayuri was proud of her royal status and could not understand how a girl who is just a bodyguard could win from her. She wasn't bad just complexed.
Let's help Abhedya win his girl back. He is genuinely sorry.
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Lots of love.