19. A new enemy

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At night, Kashi was combing her hair before sleeping. Shivansh was sitting on the sofa, working on his laptop. The room was quiet, with only the soft rustling of pages and the occasional click of keys breaking the silence.

In the back side of the palace, shadows moved silently, unseen by the guards patrolling the grounds. A group of men, dressed in black and armed, stealthily made their way toward the palace.

The leader of the group, a tall man with a scar running down his cheek, motioned for his men to stop. "Remember, we're here to kill Shivansh. No one else matters. We need to be quick and silent." he whispered

Another man, stockier with a menacing glare, nodded. "I still don't understand why we can't just take them all out. It would send a stronger message." said another man.

The leader shook his head. "Our orders are clear. Shivansh is the target. If we succeed, the rest will fall into chaos on their own. Now, move." said a man.

As they crept closer to the palace, the men communicated through hand signals, ensuring they remained undetected. They reached a side entrance, usually reserved for staff, and the leader picked the lock swiftly. The door swung open with a faint creak, and they slipped inside.

Meanwhile, in Shivansh and Kashi's room, Kashi finished combing her hair and approached Shivansh. " Hukum, after all the reception party aren't you tired with all the day?" asked Kashi.

Shivansh looked up from his laptop and smiled. "Just a few more minutes, Kashi. I need to finish this report for tomorrow's meeting." said Shivansh.

Kashi sighed but nodded, understanding his dedication. "Alright, but don't stay up too late." said Kashi.

Suddenly, the sound of faint footsteps echoed down the hall outside their room. Kashi's ears perked up, and she frowned. "Did you hear that?" said Kashi.

Shivansh paused, listening carefully. "Stay here." he instructed, rising from the sofa and quietly moving toward the door. Before opening the door, he picked the gun from behind the vase. He opened it a crack and peeked out, seeing nothing but sensing something was off.

Down the hallway, the intruders whispered among themselves. "We need to find his room quickly. We can't risk being discovered." the leader said, his voice barely audible. One of the men, peering around a corner, whispered back, "I think it's this way." said another man.

As they moved closer to Shivansh and Kashi's room, the tension in the air thickened. Kashi, unable to ignore her growing anxiety, joined Shivansh at the door. "What is it?" she asked softly. Shivansh shook his head. "I'm not sure, but something feels wrong. Stay behind me." he said.

Just as he finished speaking, a loud thud came from the hallway, followed by hurried footsteps. Shivansh opened the door wider, stepping out into the hall. The intruders were just a few steps away, their eyes widening in surprise at the sight of Shivansh.

"Who are you?" Shivansh demanded, his voice firm and commanding. The leader stepped forward, his hand reaching for a concealed weapon. "Your worst nightmare." he sneered, lunging forward.

Shivansh was quick, dodging the attack and grabbing a nearby vase, hurling it at the attacker. The vase shattered, and the commotion alerted the guards. Shouts and hurried footsteps filled the palace as the guards rushed to the scene.

Kashi, witnessing the confrontation, grabbed a nearby lamp and swung it at another intruder who tried to approach Shivansh from behind. The lamp connected with a satisfying thud, and the man staggered back, clutching his head.

Another man tried to attack Shivansh from behind but Kashi picked another vase and then threw it on that man. The vase broke on that man's head. Shivansh looked at Kashi. With the sound of things breaking, everyone came out their rooms.

The loud commotion in the hallway had stirred the entire palace into action. Within moments, Dada Hukum, Akshita, Bhairav, Anita, Prisha, Yuhan, Jai, and Naina emerged from their rooms, alarmed and ready to protect Shivansh.

They quickly grabbed whatever weapons they could find—guns, swords, heavy objects, anything that could be used for defense.

" Maharaj sa, stay back! We'll handle this!" Jai shouted, rushing forward with a sword he had taken from the wall display.

But Dada Hukum, still strong despite his age, picked up a ceremonial sword. "This is my home and my family. I will not stand back." said Dada Hukum.

As the intruders realized they were now heavily outnumbered, they tried to retreat, but it was too late. The palace defenders charged with a fierce determination.

Bhairav, wielding a gun, took aim at the nearest attacker and fired. The shot rang out, echoing through the halls as the intruder fell.

"Protect Hukum Sa at all costs!" Jai shouted, swinging a sword with deadly precision. He parried an attack from one of the intruders and swiftly struck back, cutting the man down.

Naina and Prisha, armed with heavy candlesticks, flanked Shivansh, ready to defend him. Anita, showing remarkable bravery, had picked up a fallen intruder's gun and was now covering the hallway.

Shivansh himself, with his gun in hand, fought alongside his family, ensuring Kashi remained safe. "Stay close to me." he urged Kashi, who nodded, her eyes wide but resolute.

The battle was fierce but brief. The Raghuvanshi family, though caught off guard, was a formidable force. One by one, the intruders fell, either wounded or dead, their mission a complete failure. The last attacker tried to flee but was quickly brought down by Jai.

As the dust settled, the family stood amidst the wreckage of the fight, breathing heavily but victorious. Suddenly, the silence was broken by the sound of a phone ringing. Shivansh noticed the phone lying near one of the dead intruders. He picked it up cautiously.

"Have you killed him?" a voice demanded on the other end. Shivansh's grip tightened on the phone. "Who are you?" he asked, his voice hard.

The voice on the other end let out a chilling laugh. "Your death, Shivansh Singh Raghuvanshi." said that man from the other side. The call ended abruptly, leaving a tense silence in its wake.

Bhairav approached Shivansh, concern etched on his face. "Who was it, Shivansh?" Bhairav asked. Shivansh shook his head, frustration and anger clear in his eyes. "I don't know. He wouldn't say." said Shivansh.

But Dada Hukum, who had been silent, stepped forward. "I know who it is," he said, his voice grave. Everyone turned to look at him, their faces filled with a mix of confusion and concern.

"Who, Papa?" Akshita asked, her voice trembling slightly. Dada Hukum took a deep breath. "Virender's son. He is here for revenge for his father." said Dada Hukum.

There was a collective gasp. The name Virender brought back dark memories. He had been a ruthless rival of the Raghuvanshi family, ultimately meeting his end at their hands years ago. Now, it seemed his son had returned to avenge him.

"But we thought he was gone," Anita said, her voice barely above a whisper."He went underground. We had hoped he would never resurface, but it seems he has returned with vengeance in his heart." Dada Hukum explained.

Shivansh's jaw clenched. "Then we must prepare. This isn't over. He will come again, and we need to be ready." said Shivansh. "We need to tighten security for the safety of everyone especially Kashi and Prisha who are new here.This was a serious breach." Bhairav suggested.

Jai nodded in agreement. "I will take charge of the security arrangements. We cannot let this happen again." he said.

Jai, still holding his sword, stepped forward. "I will personally ensure that every entry point is secured. No one will get through on my watch." said

Kashi, who had been silently listening, finally spoke up. "And what about us? What can we do to help?" asked Kashi

Shivansh turned to her, his expression softening. "We stay strong, together. We don't let fear control us. We fight back with everything we have." said Shivansh.

Dada Hukum placed a reassuring hand on Shivansh's shoulder. "We will get through this, as a family. We have faced threats before, and we have always emerged stronger." said Dada Hukum.

The family stood united, the resolve in their hearts growing stronger. They knew the road ahead would be dangerous, but they also knew that together, they could face any challenge.

The threat of Virender's son loomed over them, but the Raghuvanshi family was ready to defend their legacy, no matter the cost.

In a beautiful yet dirty haveli, it looked like that haveli was closed since a lot of time. A man was standing there while being on a call with someone. " So you failed again to kill Shivansh. " said a man from the other end of the call.

That bodyguard was scared listening to the voice of his boss. " Sorry Boss, but his wife saved him. " said that guard, " I DON'T CARE. I WANT SHIVANSH DEAD." said that man, " Sorry Boss. " said that guard.

The phone got cut. The guard looked at the phone. " What kind of Boss is he? He never comes to India but always gives orders." said that man.

In the dimly lit farmhouse, Kushal, Kamini, and Aarav sat around a wooden table, the flickering candlelight casting shadows on their faces. The tension in the room was palpable as they discussed the latest developments.

Kushal leaned back in his chair, frustration evident in his voice. " Did you see the news? Everyone is talking about the Hukum Rani Sa but no one has seen her yet. They are rocking the internet" said Aarav.

Kamini sighed, rubbing her temples. "What can we do about it now? They're getting all the attention, and it's making things harder for us." said Kushal.

Before anyone could respond, the door creaked open, and Mansi stepped inside, her eyes burning with a cold fury. Kushal, Kamini, and Aarav turned to look at her, surprise flashing across their faces.

Aarav stood up, his expression darkening. "Why are you here, Mansi? What do you want?" Mansi's lips curled into a sneer as she strode forward, her eyes locking onto Aarav's.

"I've waited for Shivansh my whole life. He dared to marry a middle-class girl, and now he flaunts her in front of everyone. I can't stand it. I want her dead." said Mansi.

Kamini's eyes widened, and she glanced nervously at Kushal, who was watching Mansi intently. "Are you serious, Mansi? You want to kill Kashi?" said Kushal.

Mansi's expression hardened. "Yes. Kashi is Shivansh's weakness. Killing her will break him. He won't be able to function, let alone be the man he is now." said Mansi.

Aarav nodded slowly, a malicious smile spreading across his face. "I agree. Agastya's entire world revolves around Kashi. If she's gone, he'll be nothing. We can use this to our advantage." said Aarav

Kushal leaned forward, his interest piqued. "So, you're proposing we join forces to kill Kashi? How do you plan on doing that?" said Kushal.

Mansi's eyes glinted with determination. "I need to observe Shivansh and Kashi more closely. I need to understand their routines, their weaknesses, and then I will reveal the plan. Patience will ensure our success." she said, her voice cold and calculating.

Kushal nodded slowly. "Alright, Mansi. We'll wait for your plan. But make it quick. We can't let them continue to overshadow us." said Kushal.

Mansi smiled, a sinister gleam in her eyes. "Trust me, soon enough, Kashi will be nothing but a memory." she said.

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