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"How much time will it take Abhi? ", Ishika asked him unable to suppress her excitement and curiosity.

"Just a few minutes more.", Abhiraj said while caressing her hand, their car stopped at a large black gate and two guards opened the door on seeing their boss here.

The place was dark and a dense forest but there was a serene and relaxed vibes. The air around them was so natural which calm Ishika nerves and she took a deep breathe inhaling the freshness around her.

...forest aesthetic..

They both started walking towards the deep section of the forest with their hands entwined, and on her way Ishika saw the beautiful decoration done which left her stunned.

"You did all this for me?.", Ishika let her eyes travel around the surroundings capturing the moment.

"Only for you. But this is not all. Someone is eagerly waiting for you inside.", He replied her in his soft alluring voice, reserved for her.

"Who is waiting for me here?", Her eyes showed him confusion and eagerness.

"You'll see." He said and a pout formed on his face.

"How much I want to kiss that pout." , Abhiraj thought

"You don't tell me anything. It's very bad of you."

He chuckled at her complaint and said "shh.. just 5 minutes. Hmm."

He said and turned her head to take a look at her.

Her sparkling eyes collided with his intoxicating eyes and they both get absorbed in each other eyes. The nature was witness of their love that was clearly shown in their eyes.

Abhiraj didn't confess to her but that doesn't mean that the king is not falling hard for her queen and this time his queen's situation is no different.

Their intense eye lock was broken when they heard a loud roar of a lion and Ishika immediately hugged him out of fear. Her heart was beating so fast that Abhiraj can hear it properly.

He gently rubbed her back and whispered soft and calming words in her ear, "Calm down baccha , It's okay i am here with you."

Abhiraj's eyes went towards his pet who was walking dangerously towards them. And just when the lion noticed Abhiraj he let out a growl and ran towards him. Ishika grip on Abhiraj tightened and her eyes widened in fear when they look at him. The lion stopped right in front of Abhiraj and looked both of them intently.

Ishika was slowly backing away out in the fear but Abhiraj made her look at him straight into his eyes. "There's nothing to be fear. He won't harm you."

Bol toh aise rhe h jaise Sher nhi yahan koi kutta h.

Abhiraj slowly took her hands in his and tried to caress the lion but Ishika pulled back her hand.

"This creature is waiting for me. No way. Bye.", Ishika moved back but stilled as she felt Abhiraj's gripped on her waist. She slowly looked into his eyes and get lost into them. She was so lost that she didn't even feel when Abhiraj took her hands into his and started caressing the back of lion. The gentle touch of fur on her hands broke her reverie and she shout out loud again.

"Isha calm down. Take deep breaths.", Abhiraj huskily whispered in her ears making her go red at the warm touch. After some 15 minutes when she was quite comfortable with the lion, she asked Abhiraj his name.

"Rex" , Abhiraj answered her when Ishika was busy in showering her love over him as she became quite comfortable with him.

"Aww! You are so cute Rex." , And now Rex eyes widened as he was understanding what his mother was saying and thought how innocent his mother is. If she had seen his real self then this statement is far away, she didn't even want to see his face. And he then brush his long brown hairs with her face.

Abhiraj on the other hand listening toher statement thought "only if she knew. If she would pass this statement in front of Rathores they will surely get a stroke."

Because just like Rathores are scared of Abhiraj, they are also terrified of his son Rex as he is just like his father. Deadly and Tremendous but calm and soft in front of Ishika.

Not only Rathores, even his friends are frightened by Rex as his kills are gruesome and spine chilling.

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Feeling hungry?", Abhiraj questioned her.

"Yes. I am famished.", Ishika answered him with a cute small pout.

"Let's get you food then." ,Abhiraj stood up and carry Ishika in his arms and made his way to a beautiful waterfall where the lunch was already set up by his men as per his orders.

Ishika was feeling shy and muttered I can walk only to hear , " i know sweetheart".

"Put me down then."

"No can do that love , You will always remain close to me , close to my heart." , His statement made her blush and she buried her head in his chest.

The time flew, and now they were resting and talking leaning against tree.

"Let's play 24 Questions. What do you say?", Ishika asked staring at him.

"As you wish love.", There was a calm and small smile present on his lips. His face has a carefree look and never in his 28 years of life he felt this peaceful.

"Okay. What's your favourite colour?", Ishika asked him to which he replied "It's depends on the object , but i like dark colours. What is your dream destination?"

"There's no doubt I love my India but I always wanted to go to Italy once in my life.", Abhiraj was keenly paying attention to her each and every words , so that he can fulfill it.

"You are famous in every field, then is there any talent about which world don't know.?" , Ishika's question amazed him, everyone wants to know him for his status but here she is asking such questions which is making him hard to not fall in love with her.

"Yeah. I do painting. Not many people know about this except my close friends and now you. Describe me in one word." , He was excited to listen how she will describe her.

Her eyes snapped at him at his question and she deeply stare at him and replied honestly, "Speechless. You make me speechless whenever I look at you. You are someone in front of whom my whole vocabulary seems small to describe you, so how can I describe you in just a single word. It's impossible."

Her reply took his breath away. Their questions starts getting intense and they come to know a lot about each other. There questions paused when she saw the sun was bidding bye to them.

"Wanna see the sunset? Let's go.", He didn't give her any time to reply and took her to his house which was built inside that forest giving the best view of whole forest.

They went to the balcony of his master bedroom there and she was shocked to see so magnificent house. This was pre planned, so the balcony is all set for them.

Both were peacefully embracing the moment. No words were conveyed, the silence was so soothing and tranquillizing. Soon the sun gets lost leaving the darkness behind and their silence broke when Ishika whispered

"The day was really worth it."

"The day doesn't come to an end love. One thing is still left.", He said and made her stand near the railings of balcony and whispered in her ears,

"3...2...1.. and look in the sky Jaan."

The sky which was calm and blue was now colourful with all the lanterns and crackers. Then suddenly at 3 a cracker burst up saying

"MARRY ME"

And what happened next stunned her for a minute because the king of world bowed down on her knees only for his queen. And confessed

" I don't know how to say those cheesey lines but I'll let you know If ever in the life this king will bow down, it's only for his queen, for you my love. You have my heart in your one glance. It's yours to do whatever you want. I don't care whether you break it or crush it. I don't know what this is, love or not. I am yours."

Ishika was in tears after listening his words and made him stand. Then she whispered "I don't want you to bow down your head not even in front of me. Your head will always be held high."

Abhiraj slided a ring in her left hand and vowed "This is a promise ring. I promise you that I'll never let you cry and if anyone dared to do that, his/her whole existence will be wiped out from the earth."

His voice was soft but promising. His eyes carried that dangerous glint which was enough to make many powerful people shiver.

He then wrapped his hands around her small waist, his eyes were intensely gazing at her soft lips and then he whispered, "May I?"

It didn't take him long to pull her into a kiss when she shyly nodded in approval. The kiss was gentle, smooth and full of love. Ishika was feeling jelly and understanding this Abhiraj hold tightened. He was softly sucking her lower lips while she was trying to copying him.

They both stopped when Ishika lightly tapped on his shoulders. He eyed her crimson cheeks and pressed his lips on her forehead , giving her a long forehead kiss indicating her that she is his and his only.

Ishika was feeling shy, so she hugged Abhiraj tightly and slightly murmurs, "I don't know about love but I really like you and yeah I can't share you with anyone. You are mine."

He was shocked at her confession but hearing her second statement a chuckle left his mouth at her possessiveness and he ruffles her hairs lovingly and said,

"Only yours jaan."

And once again infront of a pure beauty , a cold hearted man melt...

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Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte

Tere bina kya wajood mera

Tujh se juda gar ho jaayenge

To khud se hi ho jaayenge juda

Kyun ki Tum hi ho, ab tum hi ho

Ki zindagi ab tum hi ho

Chain bhi, mera dard bhi

Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

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