" She? She is going to die in my hands " The King's voice reverberated through the chamber. His sword hovered perilously close to Payal's delicate neck. A gasp escaped from Payal's trembling lips.
Veer's heart raced, witnessing the harrowing scene...
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Payal
My heart danced like the leaves in the breeze as I stepped into the bustling mela. I inhaled the air which was thick with the scent of incense. My eyes fall on the vibrant coloured stalls. Everything looked so beautiful here. I had never thought to witness anything so beautiful.
Turning around, I looked at rajkumaar who was little far from me, standing in the crowd, looking at me blankly.
I walked to him and held his hand. "Ahh" A heartwrenching sob came out of my mouth just as I held him. I forgot about my fresh cut.
" Are you crazy? Did you forget that you cut your hand!!" He scolded me suddenly, pulling me closer. I looked at him. He was keenly looking at my hands where the bandage was wrapped. I did not know why find him so caring. Though he scolds me, but cares about me somewhere as well.
" If you're being careless like this, I am taking you back to the palace. Let's go " I winded my eyes when he stated that.
" No no no! " I stopped him. " We are not going back. Please. Sorry. " I pouted.
Without replying to me, he held my arm softly. " You are walking with me then. Can't leave my side. Let's go " We both started walking. I glanced at our hands and then back at his face. Doesn't he feel anything bad to hold a maid's hand? My hands are not beautiful, they don't smell good. How can his royal hand not mind?
" Mela ghumne ayi ho na? Mela dekho. Mera hath nahi " I changed my gaze suddenly. That was embarrassing.
( came to visit the fair, right? See that not my hands)
My eyes winded when I saw the different stalls of food, jewelry, dresses and what not. My stomach growled when I saw the shops of puri. I wanted to eat. But... I had no money. I looked at rajkumaar from my side eyes. I already bothered him so much. There is no way I am asking for anything from him.
" Kuch khaogi? " Suddenly rajkumaar asked as if he read my thoughts.
( do you want to eat something?)
I shook my head immediately. " No "
" I am not hungry " I added as well.
" But your stomach is growling "
My cheeks flamed. How did he hear that? This is more embarrassing now.
" Apko sunai diya kya? " Slowly looking at him, I asked.
( did you hear it?)
He chuckled before saying, " My ears work you know "
I pressed my eyes tightly. Shame was running in my body. Payal! You're addicted to embarrassing yourself! I scolded myself inside but that was not even of any use. What could happen after it?
