6. He protects her

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Shivansh looked at Kashi. " Come, I will drop you home." said Shivansh while opening the door of the car. " Thanks." said Kashi and then sat inside the car. Shivansh closed the door of the car and then went to the other side.

He opened the door of the car and then sat inside. He looked at Jai, " Take the car towards Raja sahab's palace." said Shivansh. Jai nodded and then drove the car towards the Digvijay ji's palace. Yuvraj came out of the mall and then looked at Shivansh's car in anger.

Kashi felt a chill run down her spine as she walked into the palace, sensing the hostility emanating from the Agarwal family. Yuvraj sat with his head lowered, a bloodied handkerchief pressed against his nose.

Mrs. Agarwal's eyes were like daggers as she stood up and pointed an accusing finger at Kashi. "What happened?" Kashi asked, her voice quivering.

Mrs. Agarwal's face twisted in anger. "What happened? You tell us what happened, Kashi. Are you not satisfied with marrying my son? Now, you're seducing Hukum sa too? Do you want to break this marriage?" said Mrs Agarwal.

Kashi felt her heart sink. "No, that's not true. I haven't done anything wrong." she protested, her voice shaky but earnest.

Prisha, who had been standing nearby, stepped forward. "Mrs. Agarwal, you have no right to speak to Kashi like that! She has done nothing wrong. You should stay in your limit." she said, her voice firm.

Mrs. Agarwal's face turned red with fury. "How dare you talk to me like that? You have no idea what your best friend has been up to!" said Mrs Agarwal.

At that moment, Shivansh entered the room. His presence was commanding, and everyone turned to look at him. "Enough. Yuvraj tried to slap Kashi. I intervened." he said, his voice calm but authoritative.

Prisha's eyes flashed with anger as she turned to Yuvraj. "How could you? How dare you try to harm Kashi?" she demanded.

Yuvraj looked away, his face contorted with anger and humiliation. Manisha, sensing the rising tension, spoke up. "Prisha, that's enough. Kashi, Prisha, go to your room." said Manisha. Prisha started to protest, but Kashi gently touched her arm and nodded.

"Let's go." she said softly, her voice filled with resignation. As they walked away, Manisha turned to Mrs. Agarwal. "Please, let's not break the marriage over this. We can resolve this matter peacefully." said Manisha.

Mrs. Agarwal glared at Manisha, her eyes blazing with anger. "Fine. But this is not the end of it." she said curtly. In their room, Prisha paced back and forth, her anger still simmering. "Kashi, you need to take a stand for yourself. You can't let them treat you like this!" said Prisha

Kashi sat on the edge of the bed, her head in her hands. "I don't know what to do, Prisha. I'm so tired of all this." said Kashi. Just then, there was a knock on the door. Akshita entered, her expression soft and compassionate. "Kashi, are you okay?" she asked gently.

Kashi looked up, tears streaming down her face. "I am fine, aunty." said Kashi. Akshita sat beside Kashi, wrapping an arm around her shoulders.

"You are stronger than you think, Kashi. Sometimes, life tests us in the harshest ways, but you have to believe in yourself. And remember, you have people who care about you." said Akshita.

Kashi leaned into Akshita, finding comfort in her words. "Thank you, aunty. I just don't want to cause any more trouble." said Kashi.

Prisha joined them, her expression softening. "You're not causing trouble, Kashi. We're a family, and we stand by each other. We'll get through this together." said Prisha. Kashi nodded, a small smile forming on her lips. "You're right. I just need to be brave." said Kashoi

Later that night, in the grand living room, Mr. Kashyap and Manisha called Kashi for a serious discussion. Their faces were stern, and Kashi knew she was in for a scolding. She entered the room hesitantly, her heart pounding in her chest.

"Kashi, sit down," Mr. Kashyap said, his voice devoid of its usual warmth. Kashi sat down, feeling the weight of their disapproval. Manisha looked at her, her eyes filled with disappointment.

"Kashi, what were you thinking? Do you realize the gravity of what you've done?" Manisha asked, her voice sharp.

Kashi felt tears welling up in her eyes. "I didn't do anything wrong, Ma. Yuvraj tried to slap me, and Hukum sa just saved me." said Kashi.

Mr. Kashyap shook his head. "That's not the point, Kashi. The point is, you're engaged to Yuvraj. You can't be seen with another man, especially Hukum sa." said Mr Kashyap.

"But I wasn't doing anything wrong. I was just at the mall, and Yuvraj tried to force me to wear a dress I wasn't comfortable in. When I refused, he got angry and tried to slap me." Kashi protested.

Manisha sighed, her expression softening slightly. "Kashi, you have to understand the consequences of your actions. People will talk. They'll say you were with Hukum sa because you have feelings for him. This can ruin your reputation and the marriage." said Manisha.

Kashi looked at them, feeling a mix of frustration and sadness. "So, I should just let Yuvraj treat me however he wants? I should stay quiet and let him abuse me?" said Kashi.

"No, Kashi. But you need to handle these situations more carefully. You need to think about how your actions affect the family." Mr Kashyap said, his voice firm. Kashi felt a tear roll down her cheek. "I don't know what to do, uncle. I feel so trapped." said Kashi.

Manisha's expression softened further. She reached out and took Kashi's hand. "We just want you to be happy, Kashi. But you need to be careful. Promise us you'll be more cautious from now on." said Manisha.

Kashi nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. "I promise." she said. Later that night, Kashi sat alone in her room, feeling overwhelmed by the day's events. She couldn't shake off the feeling of being misunderstood and judged.

The next morning, Kashi sat in the hall while looking at the mehendi designs that the henna designers got for her. " Madam, this is bridal design. All the brides do this only." said a girl. Kashi smiled. " Thanks. I will do this only." said Kashi.

The artists nodded and got to work, their hands moving swiftly and expertly. As the henna was applied, the cool paste felt soothing against Kashi's skin. She tried to relax and enjoy the moment, but her mind kept drifting back to the events of the previous day.

That's when Prisha came and sat down with her. " How is it going?" asked Prisha, " Nice." replied Kashi, " Are you okay with what happened yesterday? About you and Shivansh ji. " asked Prisha. That's when, "What's the groom's name?" one of the girls asked, her tone casual.

"Shivansh," Kashi answered absentmindedly, lost in her thoughts. There was a sudden hush in the room. The artist looked up, her eyes wide with surprise. "Shivansh?" she repeated.

Kashi snapped out of her reverie, realizing her mistake. "No, I meant Yuvraj." she corrected quickly, but it was too late. The name 'Shivansh' was already written in the intricate henna design on her palm.

The other girls exchanged glances, whispering among themselves. Kashi's heart raced. " How can you be so careless? " said Kashi in her mind. The other girls decided not to tell Kashi.

As the ceremony continued, Kashi tried to focus on the festivities. The laughter and joy around her seemed distant, like a world she no longer belonged to. She kept glancing at her palm, feeling a knot of anxiety tighten in her chest.

Later, when she was alone in her room, Kashi examined her hand closely. The name 'Shivansh' stood out starkly against her skin. Panic set in. " What if someone sees this? I have to remove this." said

Kashi grabbed a damp cloth and began to scrub her palm, trying to erase the name. But no matter how hard she scrubbed, the stain wouldn't completely go away. The henna had already left a faint mark on her skin.

She sighed in frustration, deciding she would find a way to fix it later. Exhausted, she lay down on her bed and soon fell into a troubled sleep.

As night fell, the palace was quiet. The day's festivities had worn everyone out, and a calm silence settled over the halls. Digvijay ji decided to check on Kashi. He walked to her room and gently opened the door, peeking inside.

He saw Kashi fast asleep, her face serene despite the turmoil she had been through. Not wanting to disturb her, he closed the door quietly and left.

Hours passed, and the palace remained still. Around midnight, Kashi stirred in her sleep. She woke up, feeling a strange sense of unease. Her eyes fell on her hand, and she gasped.

The henna on her palm had darkened, but what shocked her was that the name 'Shivansh' was now even more visible. The rest of the design had lightened, but the name remained stark and clear.

Kashi's heart pounded in her chest. What would she do now? Her wedding to Yuvraj was in the morning, and here she was with another man's name on her hand.

She knew that in their culture, the henna was a significant part of the wedding rituals, and the groom's name written in the bride's mehendi was considered a symbol of love and unity. How could she explain this?

Desperately, she tried scrubbing her hand again, but the name wouldn't budge. Tears welled up in her eyes as she realized the gravity of the situation.

The harder she tried to remove it, the more it seemed to stand out. Exhausted and defeated, she slumped back onto her bed, staring at her hand in despair. Kashi got tried and then sat down on the coach. " I can't do anything with this." said Kashi.

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