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~Next Day~

•Rathore Mansion•

Everyone was waiting for Abhiraj in the dining room. The elders were so excited to see him after such a long time as they couldn't make to his success party due to some of their business matters. Their eyes snapped towards the lift which dinged indicating his arrival. Abhiraj stepped out of lift , busy on a business call.

"Arrange a meeting with the CM today at 2PM." , Saying this he disconnected the call and made his way towards his elder Grandparents. His eyes were glistening with the respect he has for him while his bade dadu's eyes were a little moistened seeing his grandson all grown up.

He didn't take any time to pull Abhiraj into a warm hug making the other family members chuckled. Abhiraj didn't said anything except hugging him back seeking the comfort from him. Noone was shocked because they all were well aware about his affection with him and vice-versa.

Since the date he born, he became Rudra and Tara favourite grandchildren and as wrong it's sound , they were biased towards him including mahir whereas Arman and Aarti adore Jay and Aashish more and Sanaya being the only girl was favoured by both the couples.

"When I am going to meet my grandson's queen, who captured the heart of this almighty king." , His bade dadu muttered in his ear.

"You are here for my Engagement, ofcourse you'll meet her on our Engagement." , Abhiraj replied cooly making his dadu frown at his reply.

"But Ain't I your favourite grand paa. So shouldn't i meet her earlier than others. And here you are saying to meet her direct at your engagement. Not so fair grandson.", Abhiraj amused at his grandfather's babyish reaction and shook his head in disbelief.

He broke their hug and move towards the other family members and greeted them respectfully but didn't bow down in front of any of them following the teachings of his

great grandfather.

The king will only get on his knees in front of his queen, noone else.

Afterall the greetings, they all finally took their seat for the breakfast when Devika said grabbing everyone attention, "Where is Nidhi chachi. Isn't she having breakfast with us?"

Listening to her statement, a gloomy expression cover some of the Rathores face while some rolled their eyes and Abhiraj in her reply spoks in a deadly voice, serving some fruits in his plate ,"She is on vacation from all the royal chores experiencing the simplicity for a while."

Hearing his sarcasm a laugh erupted on the dining table, "Seems like she did too much this time considering you gave her needed vacation.", Rudra, his fav. grandfather replied him with his own sarcasm fully supporting his grandchild.

Abhiraj just shrugged and continue with his breakfast with his expressionless face not bothering to initiate further conversation. He was about to get up to leave for office when Aashish asked for his few minutes.

All elders were looking at him in curiosity, while all youngsters have a hope in their eyes. Aashish didn't speak anything for a few minutes but mustering the courage he uttered , "Bhai, we all youngsters want to meet Bhabhi today. If that's okay with you and her."

He quickly added his last statement making Anushka snickered at his condition to which she received a glare from Aashish and not able to control anymore she finally burst out in laughter.

"Bhai please. Mna mt krna.", Shalini and Darsh pleaded. Sanaya was little bit jealous of Shalini that she received his brother's attention more than her but she can't do anything.

"I'll ask her later." , He was about to stand up again but Mahir again made him stop saying, "Call her now please.."

Abhiraj gave him an icy glare which made him shivered a bit though Mahir and Abhiraj are of same age but the cruelty lays within Abhiraj is terrible. Supporting Mahir's words, a voice from corner whispered, "Bhaiya please."

Abhiraj identify the voice of Sanaya and turned towards him raising his perfect brown eyebrows. But he turned his gaze away from her when everyone's chorus of please reached to his ears. Elders were long gone as they still have lots of preparation to do and they were taking too much time.

"She must be sleeping till now.", Abhiraj thought but still gave her a call.

"Okay fine!" , Saying this he pulled out his phone and made her a call. The phone rang for 2 times, and then a small cute "hello" heard from another side.

Abhiraj frowned at the voice but nonetheless replied back, "Hello. Where is Ishi?"

Others were looking at his face and waiting for him to put the phone on speaker but he just ignored everyone like ever.

"Ishi? No Ishi.. Buii's phone and she iz sleeping." , Avyan replied cutely while a pout formed on his face looking at the Sleeping figure of Ishika whom he was trying to wake from past 5 minutes.

•Mehra House•

"Bhuii wake up. Some Abhi iz calling you." , Avyan shook his bhuii while Abhiraj was still on call and a chuckle left his mouth.

"What happened Avu why are you waking up this early. It's only 8.", Ishika replied sleepily and pulled him closer cuddling him.

While Avyan was looking at her like a done face and he said to Abhiraj ," Untle (Uncle) whoever you are i am putting phone on her ear. You speak."

Ishika get startled when she heard Abhiraj's husky voice in her ears, "Rise and shine jaan." , While on the other side his cousins eyes widened watching him talking so softly.

"Abhi?", She asked in her sleepy voice.

"Is someone other than me has the guts to address you as Jaan?" , He questioned her.

She looked here and there searching for him in sleepy state but Avyan being smart understood her and pointed towards her phone. She nodded her head in understanding and replied "Good morning Abhi!" After clearing her throat a little.

"Indeed a Good Morning. Now that you are awake, so freshen up first and give me a call after that. And yeah don't sleep again." , Abhiraj replied and disconnected the call after hearing her saying "hmm. I won't."

"She will definitely.", Abhiraj muttered in his mind and..

And the next second she throw the phone away and pulling back her blanket over her she slept again.

After three hours, 3 bodies barged inside her room while she was in her closet getting ready. Trio plopped on the bed waiting for her to grace them with her presence.

"Ish yrr come fast." , Parth Mehra, her cousin shouted loudly.

Yesterday, her paternal family surprised by pressing the door bell of her home at 12 am. Luckily for her she was up that time as she was talking to Abhiraj otherwise her cousins would throw her into pool just to wake her up.

"Aa rhi hu yrr." , She shouted from her closet.

~Meanwhile in the closet~

"Abhi see you at 5pm. Okay." , Ishika spoke on video call while passing him a smile.

" It's only 11am now. How i am gonna wait for these long hours. Hmm?" , He  asked back.

"You have meeting at 2 in case you don't remember. And Focus on you work.", She didn't replied to his question instead reminded him about his meeting.

" Girls die for my attention, and here I am giving you that , and you are asking me to focus on my work." , Abhiraj shook his head at her and gave a look.

"Mr hi kyu nhi jaati.", Ishika thought out aloud while making some faces and hearing this a chuckle left from his mouth. Upon hearing it, she immediately looked at his face and get lost in his rare full blown smile.

"Click a screenshot. It will last longer.", Abhiraj smirked when he saw her ogling at him.

"Already did.", She replied smugly but her face turned crimson when she found his smirk growing wider at her statement.

"Don't be shy now my love...You are already ahead of me..", He teased at her and start rolling the paper weight in his hands making him look more sexier.

But Ishika didn't heard anything except from my love. Her eyes lost his way in those grey orbs that are playing with her mind. The grey eyes which were so Mysterio yet filled with adoration and love only for her. And she couldn't help but blurted out,

"Your these steely eyes, they are so so amazing. Mysterious yet so calming. I want them too.".

"You can't have them love but I'm sure our children can." Abhiraj gave her a wink while saying this. And it didn't take long for her to understand what he said. Heat rushed down her cheeks and necks and her ears slightly turned pinkish at his statement.

"Ishu yrr.. Ab toh aaja. Kitna time aaur lgega." , Paarth again yelled.

"Okay now bye Abhi. We'll meet at 5pm.", Ishika hurriedly said and disconnect the call.

She entered into her room only to see 3 person laying like the seal on her bed and she yelled at them saying ,

"Do minute ruk nhi skte the tum. Kuch important kaam kr rhi thi na mein. Ab bolo kya h."

( Can't you wait for 2 minutes. I was doing some important work. Now speak what do you want.)

"You are shouting like we disturb you from talking to jiju. Calm down.", Kiara said while giving her a sly smile to which Ishika glare her and said , "Shut up kia."

"Okay let her be. You tell us when we are meeting our jiju." , Karan said dramatically.

"Be ready by 5pm. And yeah pehle hi bta du , baad mein bologe btaya nhi.. his cousins are also coming."

"Finally! We are going to meet the king.", They all screamed while Ishika shook her head at their antics.

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~5 PM~

Ishika with her cousins entered inside a cosy cafe and took seats near the window waiting for them. The trio were nervous yet excited to meet him, while Pooja and Yash were looking at them with amusement.

"How should I greet him. Should I bow my head addressing him as hukum or shake hands calling him jiju." , Karan asked for the nth time.

"Just remain shut up. It's not like he will kill you if you didn't bow down to him but can't guarantee if you open your mouth.", Ishika replied to Karan who was fussing over the same topic since they left home.

"Pta tha bs itna hi pyaar h mujhse..", He wiped his fake tears and passed her an offended look.

Few minutes later, Ishika's attention grabbed by 9 people who entered inside in the cafe dressed up in casuals. Her eyes searched for the silver eyes and once they met, her breath hitched, seeing him for first time in casuals whereas Abhiraj was looking at with his alluring intense gaze making her self conscious.

...Their outfit..

He made his way towards them, followed by his cousins. And her cousins immediately stood up in respect while Ishika stay seated as she was lost in his thoughts. She came out of her trance when Abhiraj took his seat next to her and whispered sensually in her ears, "Penny for your thoughts?"

Her neck snapped towards him and her eyes widened realising her thoughts. A red hue covered her cheeks and she shyly turned her attention towards others who were busy introducing each other.

His cousins wanted to meet their bhabhi first , but seeing Abhiraj's eyes on her , they knew it won't be possible so they dropped the thought.

"You are looking angelic love as always.", He muttered loud enough only for her to hear.

She leaned towards his ear a little and mumbled blushingly , "You are also looking devilish handsome in casuals."

There little moment got disturbed when Darsh whined , "Bhabhi give us attention too."

Abhiraj passed him a glare disturbing their moment while Ishika turned and whispered a hello to everyone. They all introduce themselves to Ishika while Her cousins also converse a little with Abhiraj.

After chatting up a little, they decided to order something. They called the waiter and started telling their preferences. Abhiraj being Abhiraj was about to order something healthy  but before he can order , Ishika pinched his veiny hands that was resting on her lap and Abhiraj raised his eyebrow at her. Ignoring it she ordered for him meanwhile soothing the spot where she pinched.

Abhiraj's full attention was rested on the lady beside him who is his queen. He is looking at her with his those steely sultry eyes, his lips curved upwards in amusement watching her ordering for him and he thought,

" Damn her voice, it's so soothing and sexy. I wonder how much sexy she sound under me moaning my name."

"Abhiraj control yourself. I am damn sure you don't want to get hard now.", his conscience retorted.

"First time in my life You are right." , He closed his eyes controlling his thoughts.

Others at the table were awe at their bond and shocked at Abhiraj's nature around her. After she ordered, she engaged herself in the conversation.

"Bhabhi, till our order come. Let's play truth and dare. What say?", Anushka asked her and everyone agreed to her except Abhiraj who said , "I will not play this childish game."

"Bhai please. Bhabhi ask him to play with us." , Shalini whined..

Ishika turned her attention towards him and gave her infamous puppy eyes and said "Abhi!!" but he deny her instantly.

"Abhi??", His cousins whispered and looked at each other with their mouth wide opened in shock because as far as they knew , he never liked someone calling him by name , let alone nickname. And again after sometime they looked at each other and smirked having the same thought in their mind.

" Agr bhabhi maani , toh bhai apne aap manege."

But little did they know making Ishika agree in future is not easy as this time. She can be quite handful if she wants to be.

She then thought something and muttered slowly, "I'll do anything you ask. But play please."

Her statement caught Abhiraj attention and he whispered back , "Anything?"

She nodded at her head positively and spoke , "Anything"

"Don't back away later love. Remember this. Okay.", Abhiraj smirked and now Ishika was reconsidering her statement seeing his smirk but she can't do anything now....

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Mujhko Itna Bataye Koyi

Kaise Tujhse Dil Na Lagaye Koyi

Rabba Ne Tujhko Banane Mein

Kardi Hai Husn Ki Khaali Tijoriyan

Kajal Ki Siyahi Se Likhi

Hai Tune Jaane

Kitno Ki Love Story’an

Kesariya Tera Ishq Hai Piya

Rang Jaaun Jo Main Hath Lagaun

Din Beete Saara Teri Fikr Mein

Rain Saari Teri Khair Manaun

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