17) Queen of hearts!

Song dedicated to this chapter- Jiya re

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A girl with wild untamed hair was running bare foot with a bow and arrow in her hands, she was running towards........

A ferocious tiger, who looked like blinded by lust of blood.

Suddenly she got on her knees and aimed towards the tiger at the same time the tiger lept towards her.

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And a girl standing at a distance was trying to say something but it was like the words were stuck in her throat.

She was trying to scream but nothing came out of her mouth. Than she tried with all her self to scream as loud as she can.

And as if banged with a sudden force her eyes opened with such great force that she didn't even had time to think that what just and immediately her eyes got closed again as she just woke up from that dream.

She was panting hard trying to get as much oxygen as possible, but it was getting hard for her as she just woke.

Somehow dragging herself towards the bathroom with half open eyes she got hold of the sink finally and still breathing hard she washed her face thoroughly with water.

After washing her face she rested her head on the wall and when she was able to breath properly again. She once again decided to wash her face thoroughly as she was still not able to open her eyes because of sleeping for hours.

When she finally felt like she can open her eyes and see everything clearly, she looked in her own eyes through the reflection in the mirror and a small smile formed on her lips.

And she said still looking in her own eyes.

"G.P. don't do that."

" If you want to give me these dreams, then give them all properly, my pocket money that I use for netflix will be saved."

"At night, you give this horror, history and mystery genre in these strange dreams, but if you are giving the promotion of one topic, then complete it atleast, before jumping into the next one. You know, Why not watch the whole series instead of these small clips?" She laughed at her own joke.

"Idiot, idiot Rehmaat, Sorry G.P don't take me seriously. I was just joking. I don't want these dreams, they always ruin my sleep." She turned a bit serious.

"But you know right. That Doctor Mam said to not care about them. They are nothing just wild imagination of my oversmart brain."saying this she got out of the bathroom.

"Sometimes I feel like I should write a story about these dreams, my book will definitely get some readers." While laughing at her own silly jokes she checked the clock on the wall and it was showing 4:24 A.M

"Great, I couldn't sleep past 4:30 again. Ok Rehmaat make some use of this time and get to meditation, it always helps after these weird dreams." Saying this she quickly put on her bra and some loose T-shirt and pajamas.

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Beautiful, the only word to describe the peace that was visible on her face. She looked like the one blessed, just like the Ganga river appears at the banks of Rishikesh.

After a few mins her concentration fell apart thus breaking her meditation.

"Shiv,shiv." She muttered twice before getting up and going towards a man who was standing near the garden.

" Veere can you direct me towards the Gym." She asked polity.

To her surprise, as he turned, he was the same man who informed the family about Manavi's brother on the day she arrived.

"Veere, directions." Rehmaat did a hand gesture asking him again.

"Ooh yes I can but, what's veere?" He asked.

"Veere means brother." She replied casually.

"The directions, come'on I will lead you there." Saying this he started walking. And Rehmaat followed.

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"So yah that's just how my childhood was, after my mum died giving birth too my baby sister who was still-born, if she was alive she would have turned 18 this year just like you. But after losing them both Baba kind of detached himself from everyone including me." Shakti was talking to Rehmaat as he punched the punching bag.

"He was mostly away from Jaipur, always with bade Hukum, Hukum's grandfather and I was mostly home-alone but that was till.." he stopped for a second as if reliving a fond memory.

"Until what Veere?" Rehmaat asked as she stopped jumping the rope.

"Until Rani Ma decided to take me under her wings, we both were living the void, as Hukum Sa was always away from Jaipur and my Ma was not even in this world, so we decided to fill that void in eachother's life." His eyes were twinkling as he was talking about this.

"So that's why I live here as now I can't imagine my life without this family, my family." He stated proudly.

"So what type of relationship do you share with Pushpa and Mr.Singh, Veere ?" Rehmaat asked

"Hukum Sa is like a God for me, you know my ancestors are serving the royal family since centuries. And every first male of my family's generation gives a blood oath to Royal king of his generation giving his loyalty to the king. And I was a 5 year old when Hukum was born and being the first male of my family I gave my blood oath to him and I live to protect him even it means giving my life or taking someone's." The loyalty was visible in his eyes.

"And Pushpa, she must be like a little sister..." Before Rehmaat could complete her sentence Shakti yelped.

"No..... I mean, aren't you getting late young lady, you've to get ready for the day didn't you." He said as a tint of blush coated his cheeks.

"Oh yes I will see you soon Veere. " Saying this she started going towards the exit but her steps halted and she came towards Shakti and rapped her arms around his tarso and hugged him.

"I don't know if you can accept me or not but I have definitely accepted you as my brother, Veere." Saying this she tightened her hold.

Shakti rapped his arms around her before pushing her slightly away.

"Ok you stink young lady go and take a shower." Saying this he pinched his nose in disgusted manner.

"Aahhhh why are brothers like this." Rehmaat whined and Shakti playfully tapped her shoulder and the duo laughed.

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"Avi, where is your friend why is she not here yet." Hukum said checking his watch.

"She must be coming anytime soon Hukum Sa, actually she just got out of GYM 15 mins ago." A now clad in white shirt and navy blue pants, Shakti said while instructing something on his phone.

But his this comment earned him a slightly surprised look from his Hukum Sa.

"Dada don't worry, she gets ready real quick, otherwise I will go and call her." Manavi replied in a 'dont cancel the plan because of her being late' tone.

"No need Pushpa I am here." Rehmaat almost shouted while standing at the top of staircase. As she was hurriedly coming down she missed a step at the second last stair and directly landed on the floor on her feet and because of sudden imbalance was about to fall but got hold of Shakti's hand who was standing near.

"Be careful, idiot." Shakti slightly scolded her in hushed tone. And carefully checked her arms for any potential injury.

While the crown prince and the only princess of Jaipur were surprised to see the usually shy Shakti speaking almost as if he had right's on Rehmaat.

"I am more than fine Veere." Rehmaat grinned cheekily.

"Oh ya, if I had not caught your hand on time than you would have known the true meaning of more than fine."and it was even bigger shock for Hukum Sa to see his ever quiet right hand man talking the language of sarcasm. He knew that this new girl is the one because of whom firstly his sweet sister now his calm P.A are talking the language of sarcasm.

"I think we should leave now." And listening to the monotones voice of his Hukum Sa, Shakti once again put the mask of calmness.

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Rehmaat was stuck at the beauty of the Hawa Mahal. The Royals of Jaipur decided that what better place to start there journey other than the classic beauty and the pride of Jaipur AKA Hawa Mahal.

They were somewhat given the V.I.P treatment and no charge of visiting the insides as The great Crown prince and princess of Jaipur were the real deal here.

Some interesting facts that Rehmaat got to know were that Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, who ruled Jaipur from 1778 to 1803, built the Hawa Mahal in 1799 as an extension of the zenana (women's quarters) of the City Palace. The most striking thing about it is its unusual shape, which has been likened to honeycomb from a beehive.

And it has 933 windows!

After visiting Hawa Mahal they had breakfast at the iconic wind view cafe from where the view of Hawa Mahal was breathtaking!

As the Manavi suggested to take a round around the famous markets nearby to do some shopping and even knowing the culture of Jaipur better for Rehmaat, they decided to visit the famous Johari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar and lesser-known Chandpole Bazaar one by one to shop for inexpensive jewelry and handicrafts.

Mind it inexpensive being the words of our Rehmaat on which Manavi Chuckled while most of the time Hukum Sa was quiet and amused at Rambling of Rehmaat and Manavi who were excited like young kids!

As they entered the famous Bapu bazar Manavi suddenly got a call from her college friend for which she excused herself for a second leaving Rehmaat and Hukum Sa alone.

As they were walking An old lady greeted Hukum Sa and started talking to him and he was replying polity and not in his usual monotonous voice which was a first one for Rehmaat.

But before Rehmaat could say anything she heard a really unique call of a child who was selling something without wasting a second Rehmaat went towards the kid almost forgetting why she was there in the first place.

"Hey champ." Rehmaat addressed the young boy who didn't looked a day above 10.

"So what are you doing here?" Rehmaat asked him.

"Selling these balloons and small toys, do you want to buy these?" A flash of happiness rushed in his small yet expressive eyes.

"Ooh yes, but only after you will tell me that why are you selling this instead of going to school. Don't you go to school?" Rehmaat asked in a concerned tone.

"No-no Baisa, I go to school actually today..." His words halted as he hesitated a bit. (Baisa- sister)

"I promise, I will help you." Rehmaat tried to assure him.

"Actually, my mother is sick and Father doesn't have extra money as whatever he earns goes for our meals. So today I decided to help him by taking a leave from school , but I am standing here from morning but could only earn 20 rupees till now." His voice turned a bit small till end.

"But what if I say, that I want to buy all of the things that you have." Rehmaat exclaimed while patting his shoulder.

"Really, you will buy all of these than I will surely be able to buy medicine for my mother." His voice was now full of excitement now.

" Yes I will and all you have to do is deliver these things to the nearest Orphanage, will you do that." She asked him.

"Of course, I will do that Baisa." His happiness was evident in his voice.

"So take this money and also deliver everything there. Ok" saying this Rehmaat took all the money present in her purse to give him.

"But the amount that you are giving me looks too much Baisa. All of this costs only 2000 rupees." The little give the answer with honesty.

"Champ, the rest of the money is for delivering everything and doing hard-work since the morning. And yes give me 2-3 balloons I will give them to my friends and also keep 2 balloons for yourself too. Ok." Rehmaat gave him the total amount of 5 thousand and took 3 balloons from him.

"Thankyou Baisa." The kid said in his grateful voice and Rehmaat brushed his hair with her hand.

After biding him bye she turned back to go to the Shop where Hukum was, only to be greeted by Hukum's now soft pair of eyes. With balloons in her hands she waved towards Shivansh and said in an exciting voice.

"Mr.Singh look I got 3 balloons. One for me, one for Pushpa and One for you."

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#Rehansh Forever 💕💕💕