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The Rambagh Palace was decorated royally in each and every sense and was also surrounded with many guards dressed up in their regular uniform with a royal brooch shining on their left side of suit.

Guests have already started arriving and both families were attending them with an ever warm smile on their face. The guest weren't astonished to see the luxury dripping from every corner of the area. Some of the them were burning in jealousy while some were happy for them. All these sweet-bitter moments were captured by their personal photographers.

Half an hour passed in all those greetings and introductions. Youngsters were still not present there as they had planned to make their special entry just before the main entry.

"Bacche kb tk aayenge Ajay ji. Koi idea h?", Harshita asked her husband who was overlooking everything.

As soon as she finished her statement, loud music started to blast in the hall and at every beat cousins were gracing the hall by their energetic presence. And suddenly the light went off along with the songs. And a  calmness spread around the area.

Agraj and Ajay was about to go to give the piece of advice to the planner who didn't even bothered to check the lighting but halted their steps when suddenly soft romantic music started to played.

"So ladies and gentlemen make some noise.."

Slowly slowly lighting started coming back in a definite pattern and sounds of fireworks fall in everyone's ears.. Cousins were standing either side with their fire gun in their hands enjoying the moment thoroughly.

And with a loud sound of hooting they welcomed the couple of the day.

All of the guests were starstruck seeing the beauty and elegance of Ishika. A smile was rested on her face making her look more beautiful. Few of girls who were invited was getting jealous seeing her getting all the attention. Abhiraj's hand on her waist was irking them to no end.

Seeing all of them eyeing his queen, his grip tightened on her waist but not enough to hurt her, and a dark look crossed his eyes when his eyes fall on the men. On the other hand Ishika let her eyes surveyed the whole room, and a nervousness crept inside her seeing the amount of people attending the engagement.

"You sure we only invited our close family?", The question fell out of her mouth before she can comprehend anything and Abhiraj's dark eyes changes into an amusing one hearing her and he turned towards admiring her.

"I am 101% sure. And cherry on top, if you think that's all, then let me tell you my some friends are not here , if they would have then there definitely will be more ruckus. But yeah You'll surely meet them in our wedding functions." , Abhiraj replied smoothly. His face was still hard and ruthless but his voice was soft which was reserved only for her.

He took the first step on the stairs and then passed his hand to her. Ishika shyly took his hand and carefully climbed the stairs while her cousins helped her with the lehnga.

Meanwhile Damini and her daughter Karishma who had witnessed this whole scene, wanted themselves on her and her Karishma turned towards her mother and said, "Mum she isn't even beautiful why did he chose her."

"Right. I don't even know how hukum choose her as The Rani Sa and the queen of the biggest empire existing." , Damini's voice carried a distaste but her mouth got shut when Aadhira Singh Rathore, Abhiraj's badi maa threatening voice fall in her ears from behind, "Stay in your limits woman. Dare you speak ill about my son or daughter I'll cut your tongue out."

Damini bowed her head and muttered a small apology to Aadhira who left giving her a hard glare.

" Pura Khandan hi daravna h.", Karishma shuddered while thinking this.

On the other side, Abhiraj make Ishika seated on the sofa, then took his seat beside her, and let his eyes linger over her for more than few minutes. At that time all he wanted to hide her inside his arms and protect her from all the evils in the world.

He slowly leaned towards her ears not caring about his cousins who was standing right beside her busy in their own bickerings. He gently tucked her strand behind her ears and whispered huskily in his deep voice,

" Mallika-e-Abhiraj, dil toh le hi chuki h, ab kya hmari Jaan bhi lene ka irada h aapka?"

~Their Outfit~

Blood rushed to her cheeks through her neck and her ears turned slightly pink and She turned her attention away from him. He was about to say something when Jay's cheerful voice boomed through the mike. "The moment for which you are here is finally arrived and on the count of 3, Dj play the music."

And here the Dj played the music, and there on the stage a big diamond shaped box landed smoothly on the ground. Ishika was astonished to see all this and her mouth gaped open while Abhiraj was delighted to see her reaction. Arti wasn't wrong when she said the whole Marriage function will be done in the most luxurious way ever.

A small box that contained their rings was placed inside that large box. Abhiraj first took her ring and was about to go on his knees but Ishika who noticed this glared him hard. Their this little attraction didn't go unnoticed by the cousins who were standing very close to them and in return they hooted loudly.

And on his queen command Abhiraj didn't go on his knees. He took his soft and gentle hands in his broad ones and slides the ring in the fourth finger of her left hand and kissed the knuckles of her hand followed by a lots of clappings , hootings and the lightning of fireworks around the stage. The eyes of his relatives were ready to bulge out their sockets seeing him so affectionate towards anyone while his family was feeling alot emotional because after so many years they saw his publicly showing affection.

Minutes later, Ishika also slipped a platinum diamond adorned band in his ring finger and then boldly yet shyly she kissed his ring. And her friends screeched in joy, hugging each other while The cousins shouted in the joy. Abhiraj's emotion were all over him and in the blink of eyes he removed the gap between them by pulling her closer and then he passionately gave a kiss on the crown of her forehead whispering,

"You are mine, my queen."

For someone else, he was sure sounded obsession and possession but she knew his love may be dark and obsessive but it's pure. And it's so pure that noone can stain it.

"I am yours, your queen.", She whispered agreeing with him.

Their moment was break when Ashish and Anushka pulled them on the stage and shouted loudly , "It's time for the couple dance..DJ Play the music."

Once the music started , Abhiraj took her hands and swiftly twirled her into his arms and in return her both pressed rested on his chest. His heartbeat skyrocketed at her innocent touch.

They fell in step, letting the rhythm control their movements. All the scenery and people who were hootings and clappings dissolved into a thin air. It was only Abhiraj and Ishika dancing in their own world.

Her deep blue orbs glistened and a smile spread across her beautiful face while his eyes were busy adorning his woman who was in his arms. The pure bliss for him.

Uncontrollable feelings surged through his body, and his fingers tingles in delight. His hand brushed across her cheek. And he drew her close to his chest, and she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Her black locks fell over her eyes, like a curtain blocking out the sunlight. Hid desire to see those ocean eyes grew.

She began to withdraw her hand to brush away her hair, but his hand clutched onto hers. He carefully laid her thin hand on his shoulder and delicately tucked her lock behind her ear.

Her lips went to his ear as she whispered ever so softly.

"You know you are too romantic for someone who carried this whole dark aura."

"Exclusively for my queen.", He winked at her and She set her head on his shoulder to cover those blushy cheeks. They continued to dance, too lost in the music to halt. Time passed as their feet moved in the steps of the foxtrot.

They come out of their dreamland when the song stopped and a loud hooting heard from their cousins and family. Time passed and now they both were again seating in the couch for the photoshoot.

Ishika family which included Her parents and bhai bhabhi along with Avyan went on the stage for the first click. Avyan was being placed on his buii's lap as he was behaving too cranky.

After 2-3 clicks, Avyan tightly hugged Ishika when Yash tried to took him from there. He shouted loudly, "My buii..my buii.. I am not going."

"Avu. Don't be a bad boy.", Pooja scolded him and picked him which results in the loud cry from the boy in her hands.

"Ishu you spoiled him too much. What will happen when you will not there. Who will handle this brat?", Pooja tried to calm the crying Avyan.

"Hey don't call my son a brat.", Yash butted in between meanwhile Avyan who wasn't interested in understanding anything let out one more loud cry and in the end Pooja has to place him back on Ishika's lap and she muttered,

"Cry all you want. But What will you do when your buii leave you."

And Avyan eyes again turned glossy listening her mother and he asked , "Buii you'll leave me. Don't leave me. I will be a good boy." , He tightly clutched her lehnga. Ishika rubbed his back and said, "I am not going anywhere my chutku. Hmm. Now don't cry."

Avyan tears stopped and he passed her a toothless smile whereas Abhiraj uttered to Ishika while glaring at Avyan, "You are mine. You'll come with me."

Avyan turned his head towards Abhiraj hearing him and he said, "My buii.. my buii... She Don't go with you."

"She is my queen. She will come with me.", Abhiraj uttered gritting his teeth hard while his jaw was clenched.

"Buiii.." , he loudly cried to Ishika who then said to Avyan, "It's okay baby." And then look towards Abhiraj while uttering, "Abhi, don't say like this he is a child."

" I don't like these damn children. Taking my woman away from me. Why can't they understand she is mine." , Abhiraj thought in his mind and his conscience nodded in return.

"Little brat.", He muttered shaking his head at Avyan who put his tongue out teasing him a little while hugging her tightly.

Soon Ishika became tired with all those photography and also hungry because she didn't have anything from long time. Abhiraj who saw her expression, paused the photoshoot in between and uttered to photographers, "We'll continue this later."

They excused themselves and in the mean time her cousins reached there. Ria came later with a fruit chat in her hands and passed it to Ishika saying, "Eat it. You haven't had anything from long damn time. And tell me what do you prefer, shakes or soft drinks and sweet or spicy."

Ishika was about to say something when Abhiraj interrupted, "Oreo chocolate shake and Manchurian."

"Alright jiju. Anything for you?", His eyes were fixed on the figure who was nervously playing with her ring.

"Nah. I am good."

Ishika didn't look at Abhiraj as she knew better than that and silently took the bowl from Ria hands passing a glare towards Ria. Ria being Ria said , "Glare me later and have it first."

"Give us a minute guys.", Abhiraj's voice was cold and serious. And without any further questions they left the place leaving them alone. He then placed his index finger on her chin and turned her face towards him.

"Why didn't you tell me you were hungry? Hm? Next time if you feel hungry or anything tell me. Understand", His voice was stern but the softness was still present in his eyes.

"Yup!", Ishika uttered and silently chewed her fruits as she knew that's the only way of getting out his scoldings.

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It's late in the night, many relatives had already returned back either to their home or the hotel they were destined. Now, All family members were seated at the table which was separately engaged for family while servants were serving dinner.

A maid was about to serve Abhiraj but her actions halted when Abhiraj put his hand on his plate stopping her. She didn't said anything, just bowed and left. He was waiting for Ishika who had just went to washroom.

Meanwhile Ishika was on the way back to their head table when she accidentally stumbled to a person, spilling the drink in the person's hand on the person itself.

She looked at the person and her eyes collided with Damini who shrieked loudly gaining the guards attention,

"I know this is your Engagement but this doesn't mean you go around spilling the drink on the guests. Is this how you treat your Guests."

Meanwhile at the table, all were waiting for Ishika. It's been 15 minutes and she didn't come yet. Pooja was about to go to check on her when Abhiraj said,

"You all have your dinner. I will go and check."

Abhiraj reached there and seeing the  guards alerted he got the message that something is happening. Guards were about to throw Damini out seeing her disrespecting their queen but stopped on Abhiraj order. He knew his queen doesn't need him for these petty fights.

"I am sorry.", Ishika said not wanna create a scene on her Engagement itself.

"What sorry huh? Your sorry won't fix my expensive dress.", Damini yelled again.

"I know but I guess water can fix that." , Ishika said plainly. Her voice was soft, with no trace of humour in it.

"Now you are talking back to me. Kaise generation h yeh bhagwan.",

"Isn't that how a conversation works?", Ishika's words made her more mad than she ever was.

On the other hand, Abhiraj was standing far behind Damini witnessesing the whole drama from his cold and calculative eyes. All he wanted to pounce on her and kill her brutally but he controlled himself for His queen's sake because he knew she will handle it. Also any bloodshed on their Engagement will upset Ishika.

Karishma who came in search of her mother, witnessed the whole scene and her eyes widened when she saw Abhiraj's figure and now all she could do was to pray for her mother who was bragging about her expensive dress..

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..... Engagement Venue...

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~Her Insta story~

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Dil Diyan Gallan

Karange Nal Nal Beh Beh Ke

Akh Naal Akh Nu Milake

Dil Diya Gallan Haaye

Karange Roz Roz Beh Ke

Sachiyan Mohabbatan Nibha Ke

Sataye Menu Kyun

Dikhaye Menu Kyun

Awain Jhoothi Muthi Russ Ke Russa Ke

Dil Diya Galla Haaye

Karange Naal Naal Beh Beh Ke

Akh Naal Akh Nu Milake

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