~9~

It's been a week now from their date and a lot happened in the past 6 days. Their love is blooming by passing days but that's not the only thing happening. With blooming love, the obsession of Abhiraj for his queen and Rathore family's fear of Abhiraj is also taking place.

•Rathore Mansion•

~Night~

Everyone was sitting at living room discussing on the random topic. But all were still shaken to the core after what happened two days before in the Rathore Mansion. Sanaya who returned from London just a week before became traumatized after seeing the event took place, and knowing that was not even the trailer, make it worse.

~Flashback~

Two days ago..

Rathores were peacefully having dinner while Nidhi was serving them , as she is not allowed to eat with them due to her punishment. But the calmness didn't last longer when Nidhi's husband pleaded Abhiraj for his wife.

"Hukum, please spare her from this punishment. She won't repeat it in future."

"How does it concerns you Mr.Anuj." , Abhiraj stopped eating and asked.

"She is my wife. I love her. That's how it concerns me HUKUM." , Anuj's tone was harsh and impatient which doesn't please Abhiraj.

Everyone at table gasped at his audacity to speak like this. Aarti was thinking that 'Falling in love with wrong person will only brings downfall.' and shook her head at his son foolishness.

Whereas Abhiraj eyes darkened at his tone but he mantain his temper and said darkly which sent down a shiver to everyone spine,

"Keep your tone down if you don't want your tongue to be tied forever. And about your concern She brings this on her, herself. "

Anuj was a cool and carefree person and he knew his wife deserve this but when his eyes went to his wife, a sympathetic look crossed his eyes and again with some broken confidence he stated,"You are monster. And i don't  think Ishika will live with you forever. And if she would , then she is the foolish person ever."

In his own foolishness he was late to realise that he has dig his own grave and the next second, Abhiraj hands were on Anuj neck grasping him tightly, completely cutting out his air supply.

His eyes were blazing fire and his beast was ready to kill him who dare to insult his queen.

Everyone present in the room including guards were shit scared and shocked. Rathores had seen his anger but the scene they were witnessing is lethal. But little did they know the anger he shown was not even the 1% of his real beast especially when it comes to his woman.

"You dared to insult my woman, the woman who is going to be the queen of this Empire. I should cut this shitty tongue of yours for speaking such nuisance." , He uttered in his dark menacing voice and everyone shuddered.

He lifted Anuj by his throat and throw him harshly on the floor. Noone went near him to help because they knew this was the payback of their past deeds. Abhiraj then bend down to his level and grasp his cheeks tightly between his one hand and whispered cruelly,

"You didn't know , how lucky you are that Rathores blood is flowing in your veins."

Anuj need not to be tell that how lucky he was. He is still breathing is like a miracle to him, but his happiness didn't last longer when Abhiraj added giving him a creepy smile,

"But Rathore or not, noone dares to insult my queen and get away easily." , With this statement he picked a knife and stabbed his hands ruthlessly, a scream erupted from his mouth defeating the dark silence prevailed in the room and all the Rathores could do is to turn their face.

There was a different kind of fear in the eyes of Rathores. This was the first time they witnessed his real wrath, and now they knew why he is the king of the darkest world, Underworld.

Abhiraj examined Anuj and continued," You said she will leave me otherwise she is foolish. She is mine and she'll stay and no she is not foolish. She is my beauty with brains. And God forbid, if anyone dare to separate us. They'll face the worst of me."

Abhiraj stood up from his position and announced, "You insult my queen. You invites the devil. Understand"

Everyone nodded not having the guts to respond verbally. He was looking like God of Death in human form.In between of all this commotion, his personal phone rang loudly. He took a look, his eyes softened and he silently left the room not before giving the look to everyone saying ' remember what I said' and throwing the bloodied knife on the floor.

And since that moment everyone in the room present knew that he is obsessed and this obsession is only good for Ishika, but for others it's the another name of destruction.

~Flashback end!!~

Their conversation still when they saw a bloody Abhiraj entering inside the mansion with a cold look plastered on his face. Their eyes filled with fear but still they somehow console themselves.

They wanted to talk to Abhiraj regarding tomorrow events but they don't have confidence to struck up the conversation between them.

After mastering his whole courage , his dadu decided to call him. He was frightened but uttered, "beta we want to talk to you."

Abhiraj didn't turn back but replied that he will talk after freshen up and with this statement they all took a sigh of relief.

"That was the hardest task I did till now.", His dadu whispered getting many approving nodes in return.

After refreshing himself , he made his way towards the living room where his so called family waiting for him.

He patiently waited for 5 minutes for them to speak after arriving there. When none of them opened their mouth, he snapped "Speak."

Everyone can guess that his patience was running thin and he will bury them alive if they didn't speak fast. And why won't afterall it was the only time in the day when both he and Ishika talk freely.

"Um.. please can Nidhi bahu's punishment cut short?", His dadu, Arman Singh Rathore requested

"And why would I do that?", He leaned back in the couch with dark amusement swirling in his eyes.

"You know beta, tomorrow kul-guru is coming for fixing your marriage date, also Mehra's will also come.", Aarti explained nervously

"That's good then. After serving the kul-guru, might her sins decreases.", He sarcastically replied clearly enjoying their nervousness.

"But beta what about Rathores reputation?" , Aarti safely put her thoughts in to her words not wanting to offend Abhiraj but after her words the little amusement in his eyes was gone replacing it with a clear dead look.

On the other side, Nidhi was feeling happy that she will finally be out of this but she forgot that he didn't care about their reputation. His next statement made her remained baffled when he darkly chuckled and said,

"Do you think I care about that? This will be continue till I want and it will become an clear example for everyone to know what happens when someone tries to double cross me. And Rathores aren't an exception. I don't care and next time if you bring this topic, trust me the consequences will not be in your favour."

He left the living room instantly leaving behind the Rathores perplexed and terrified.

•Mehra House•

Ishika was sitting at the terrace eagerly waiting for someone's call. And as soon as the phone ring, she pick it up and then realised what she did and mumbled

Oh shit..

And the person on the another line chuckled and said, eager are we?

Shut up Abhi, she whisper yelled trying to hide her embarassed voice.

Don't need to be embarrass Jaan. It's okay. I get it you are eager too much. He said biting back a laugh.

You like to tease me so much. Don't you? I wonder how the world is scared of you. She said rolling her eyes at his teasing.

Only for you Love. This side is reserved only for you. He huskily and lovely whispered making her blush.

Don't blush sweetheart. I ain't able to see you. Blush only when I am around. He added faking his stern accent

I can't help it. I feel butterflies in my stomach.

Fuck butterflies! I feel whole zoo when I am with you. His voice was deep and husky and here goes her cheeks.

Don't you think we are moving fast. Are these feelings are true. , She was confused with all these feelings.

Don't question my love sweetheart. I'll tolerate anything but this. Never. Get it. His voice was stern and furious.

He never like when someone question their love for each other. And here his queen is doing that which is not acceptable to him.

Hmm.. I am sorry Abhi. She mumbled cutely and a pout automatically formed on her face.

Don't apologise sweetheart. Please understand that our feelings is  pure and noone, means noone can put a question mark at it. If they dare then they'll not able to see the next sunrise. His voice was soft but still stern and his last sentence sent a shiver down her spine.

I understand.

How's your day?

And then they both after a long and hectic day freely talked without any tension and work.

Just two souls Abhiraj and Ishika who are purely in love.

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Next morning is a busy morning for both Rathores and Mehras. Rathores were engaged in arranging the things as per requirements whereas Mehras were busy in looking presentable for their first visit at The Rathore Mansion.

It's 12pm and kul guru had already arrived but Mehras were still behind as they got stuck in the traffic.

Kul-guru and Rathores were sitting in the lounge when They were informed by Mehras arrival by the gate security so went at entrace for their welcome.

After extending welcome and exchanging greetings, everyone was sitting in the lounge. Elders were waiting for Abhiraj arrival , whereas youngsters was busy with Ishika.

"Bhabhi ma, I'll give you a house tour later." , Sanaya said excitedly.

"Nah Sanu, I'll give my bhabhi ma tour.", Jay said glaring at Sanaya

They both started their bickering and Ishika was already fed up with this, and what makes her more agitated was the fact that Abhiraj was still not there.

"Hush both of you. You can give a tour together. Okay." , She said in a soft stern tone.

Their conversation stopped when she heard Saloni saying , "Can you call Hukum Ishu , confirming about his arrival.?"

"Ji maa"

She stood up and went outside to call Abhiraj. She dialled his number and he answered after 2 time.

Where are you abhi? How much time will it take?

Just behind you my Jaan.

She turned around only to see Abhi was looking at her with his those alluring grey eyes with such intensity that makes her weak in her knees.

"How can you manage to look this dazzling and appealing everytime?" , He put her one hand on his waist , bringing her closer to him while his other hand tucked her loose strand behind her ear.

..Her outfit..

"A magician never reveals it's secrets though you look stunning too.", She teased him.

..his outfit..

"I am honoured his highness." , Abhiraj replied playfully

"Let's go inside now. Guruji is waiting. You know it's bad to make someone wait."

"I don't care anything except you, but if you say so.", Ishika looked at with so done face while Abhiraj just winked at her and followed her silently.

The time passed pretty quickly and now the kul-guru is going through both of their Kundalis to find out the perfect date for their marriage.

"This is unimaginable and very rare in today's area. Out of 36, 35 gunas are matched of their both Kundalis, moreover the planetary positions are just perfect. It's like their bond is sealed by God himself." ,the kul-guru was dumbstruck to see this even the family is shocked to listen this.

"But there is only an auspicious day for their engagement is after 10 days and regarding marriage date is after 2 months of their engagement.", Kul-guru added recovering from his shock.

Ishika's face clearly give that she was ecstatic however Abhiraj was neutral and calm but the spark of happiness in his eyes didn't go unnoticed by Ishika.

"Ishu is that okay with you? You Don't have any problem na?", Her father asked her.

"Nahi papa. It's perfect."

Time flew and clock showed 2pm. Mehra's were moving towards dining area for lunch at Rathores as they insist. But little did they knew they are going to witness...

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दिल इबादत कर रहा है, धड़कने मेरी सुन

तुझको मैं कर लूँ हासिल लगी है यही धून

ज़िंदगी की शांख से लूँ कुछ हसीन पल मैं चुन

तुझको मैं कर लूँ हासिल लगी है यही धून

जो भी जीतने पल जिऊँ, उन्हें तेरे संग जिऊँ

जो भी कल हो अब मेरा उसे तेरे संग जिऊँ

जो भी साँसे मैं भरू, उन्हें तेरे संग भरू

चाहे जो हो रास्ता उसे तेरे संग चलू

दिल इबादत कर रहा …

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