20) Trust and Respect!

Song dedicated to this chapter- Mardani Anthem

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"Ghardeyo, where are you look, what we have got for you." Rehmaat said in a sing song tone.(My dear family)

"Come, and see we have got such a good thing for you all." Rehmaat's playful voice echoed in the living room of the Royal Palace through the dining room where she was standing and all the Royal ladies who were sitting in the living moved towards the dinning.

"Dear child, which special thing you have brought." The eldest lady of the house asked.

"Nothing special instead what I have brought is AAM." Rehmaat grinned. (AAM in hindi language means common as well as it's name for mangoes.)

"Ooh my, they smell so good." Manavi said while taking the wiff from the mangoes.

"My partner always says 'the first mangoes of the session should be shared among family together.'

So I just saw these delicious mangoes as buddy and I were taking a long walk so I just couldn't resist the urge to buy them or more like make buddy buy these for us." Saying this she bursted into laughter.

"So what are we waiting for, let's devour these heavenly beauties." This time the king of Jaipur said while eyeing the mangoes.

"Oh wait wait wait, I said whole family should share the sessions first mangoes together. But my dearest the family is not completed yet.,Mr.Singh, let's call him first?" Rehmaat asked

"I don't think Dada will come." Manavi said in a small voice.

"Pushpa darling, stop assuming stuff let's ask him once, if he denies than he denies no issues there but atleast ask him once?" Rehmaat suggested.

"But what if he gets angry." The Queen of Jaipur asked, getting worried about her son's famous Anger.

"So what, even if he gets angry than what will he do, glare at me or will shout , it's not like he will eat me raw or something." Rehmaat joked, but from inside even she was getting a bit nervous.

"Ok than, try it Laddu Gopal maybe you can do something that others weren't able to." The Queen of Jaipur caressed her face and smiled.

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"Knock knock"

"Come in." The great S.S.R Said in his gruff deep voice.

Rehmaat peeked through the gate to get the look of the personal library/ office of her Mr.Singh.

And when she saw that his back was facing her and he was busy reading the file, she came inside the room.

While taking a close look of the personal room, she noticed that the room screamed royalty

But what fascinated her most was yet another handmade painting but this time it was showing the beautiful realation of a devotee towards Mahadev.

And it was as if the painting has hypnotized the girl to the extent that she just stood there looking at it with so much concentration that she forgot that someone else was also present in the room.

"Liked it?" Someone asked her.

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Loved it." She replied, and as if her trance breaked, she came back to the reality and realized that Mr.Singh was looking at her hands which subconsciously were caressing the painting with utmost care and love.

"Thankyou." He replied, leaving her confused.

"Why thank-me?" She asked confused.

"Well if a person appreciates an Artist's Art than I guess the artist should thank the admirer." He said with utmost sincerity.

"Artist, you have made this. Wow Mr.Singh you are so talented." Rehmaat squealed and was about to pat his shoulder as a sign of appreciation when he took a step back and she realised what she was about to do, so retrieved her hand quickly. But instead of skkuling or getting awkward as Hukum has predicted in his mind she smiled brightly and said

"I forgot the real deal why I was here at the first place. Mr.Singh so I and buddy have brought some mangoes. Like the first mangoes of the session would you like to join us as in your family and me for having mango feast?" She asked polity.

"And you know, beautiful and D.J have High Hopes. Just saying." She said with an innocent face.

"Ok." He said.

"I know you don't have time but, wait.... What!!!!" She asked clearly surprised.

"I said ok, Kaur let's go for as you said 'the mango feast'." He said while moving towards the door.

" Mr.Singh, it was easy and you know everyone saying that you never agree for these things." Rehmaat said faking a sigh at end.

"Correction, it's not that I don't agree, it's just that they never asked thinking that I won't agree." Saying this he became silent leaving Rehmaat to her thoughts.

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"And you know people, my hindi teacher shouted and said ' Rehmaat don't talk in the class, you are always disturbing the class.' While I was drinking water from my water bottle and as she said those words I choked and spitted half of the water on floor and the whole class bursted out laughing because actually this time it was not me who was talking but because of my reputation as the chatterbox no matter who talks the blame used to come on me eventually, but this time it was proved that I was not talking as a person can't talk while gulping the water." And when Rehmaat explained one of her school incidents the whole family bursted into laughter, while Hukum took a bite of his mango share and a smile tugged his lips.

While everyone was enjoying themselves a nervous looking Shraddha entered the room.

"Khama Ghani, Anndata Hukum." Saying this she forwarded a card towards the Rajmata of Jaipur.( Greetings, your majesty)

"I wanted to convey that my younger daughter is getting married tommorow evening, and today is her haldi if possible than do come." She said nervously.

"But your younger one is not even 18 yet right?" The Queen of Jaipur asked getting worried.

"N..o Rani Sa she turned 18 today." She said almost shuttering.

"You go Shraddha one of our family members will be there for the special day." The Rajmata of Jaipur quickly dismissed the nervous lady before anyone else could say anything.

"Maa Sa, you know they are trying to do something wrong." The Queen started but was cut short by the Queen Mother.

"Diya, I know your emotions, but we just can't interfere like this, instead let Manavi go there she can talk to the girl and get the information if something wrong is happening than if something wrong is truly happening than we will be able to help them in legal way." The elder woman explained.

"As you say Maa Sa but who will go with Manavi, you know she is much soft hearted she won't be able ?" The Queen of Jaipur asked.

"Me! I am ready to volunteer and as a Psychology student I can talk to her better and if something happens by chance I can break bones really well." Rehmaat said showing her arms in the way bodybuilders show off there arms.

"Ok so you both will go there." The king agreed.

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"We feel honoured that you found us worthy enough to attend our families function, Princess." The man who was the supposed bride's father said almost in sickly sweet tone that Rehmaat got a negative vibe from him.

While passing the bouquet of roses, the beautiful princess of Jaipur clad in black plazo suit with golden border, smiled and said.

"It's our pleasure uncle, Shraddha Aunty has always been part of my childhood." While she was saying this the man looked at Rehmaat who looked like she was attending marathon instead of wedding.

"And she is?" He asked looking at Rehmaat as if she was an alien.

"She is my really dear friend and guest, Rehmaat. She wanted to see a Rajasthani wedding as she is from Punjab hence came along." Manavi explained politely.

"Princess and Rehmaat come I'll introduce you to my daughter and the would be bride." Shraddha led them to a small room that looked like living area.

"Shraddha Aunty, I actually have to give you something, Maa has sent it for the wedding." Saying this both went towards a more private place.

While Rehmaat was examining the room she heard tingling of Anklets and her eyes automatically went towards the door from where the sound came.

There a girl not much younger than Rehmaat herself stood. Anyone who looked at her would be really mesmerised by her innocent black eyes and that cute face that screamed innocence.

While looking at the girl ,Rehmaat understood that she is the bride itself as her clothing and stuff were that of a would be bride.

"Hey"Rehmaat went towards her and said cheerfully to which the girl gave a small innocent smile.

"I am Rehmaat and you are." She asked the girl and touched her hands and suddenly felt a jolt and a word came out of her mouth .

"Krishna" Rehmaat Muttered.

"My name is not Krishna." That girl said clearing confused.

"No no, when I touched you I don't know why the word krishna and you in Krishna Kanhaiya's outfit came infront of my eyes. You know sometimes it happens with me like..... You know what forget it. You tell me what your name is?" Rehmaat asked confusing the nervous soul.

"My name is Chand." She said politely.

"What, really you know my grandmother, her name was Chand too." Rehmaat said excitedly.

"Than maybe we have a connection." Rehmaat asked and both talked like, friend's talk to eachother after decades.

"See Chand, I am living with the Royals right now so I can help you. You Said that you love dancing right, and want to become a dance teacher right, so let me help you I know you don't want to marry and trust me I will help you, all from the Royal family will help you, you my dear just have to tell me the truth confidently. " Rehmaat said slowly patting her shoulder.

"But," she looked hesitant.

"I promise you, I and the Raghuvanshi's will protect you and we will help you in achieving your goal. Please dear, Don't you think that your Hukum Sa can help you.?" Rehmaat knew she was manipulating her, she knew that the girl infront of her is really innocent but it was for her betterment. And a true psychologist's job is manipulating one's Psychology in better way.

"But Maa has told me that if I will marry Suresh uncle than Papa will start loving me just like he loves Rohini didi and Mohit Bhaiya." She told Rehmaat in a timid voice.

"Uncle??" Rehmaat asked with a horrified expression marking her face.

"Yes, Suresh uncle is Papa's boss and he even has a daughter I call her Sammy didi she is in mumbai right now, honestly I don't like uncle much he always tries to bad touch me." As the girl told her the situation, Rehmaat couldn't control and gave her one of her famous hugs.

And said. " Chand will you tell me something, what is your age dear?" Rehmaat asked politely.

"I am sixteen di, I have just given my 10th exam." And as she said that a single lone tear escaped Rehmaat's eyes but that was soon replaced by sheer determination and fury.

"I promise you Chand. That bad uncle will be out from your life. And you will get to live your dream as a dance teacher. You know I will call your Hukum Sa right now and he will help you." Rehmaat vowed.

"But help me against what and Ma says Hukum Sa is really scary, so why will he help me?" As that kid said that Rehmaat couldn't control her self and stormed outside her room. But before going she said in loud and clear voice

"He will help you Chand, I know he will, I trust him."

When she got out of the room she met a panicked Shraddha.

"I don't know Shraddha Aunty, why you are not supporting your own daughter, but please go and cancel this wedding aunty because if Hukum comes here even you know no doubt Chand will get a secured and bright future but her future will be without her mother. But if you will break this alliance than he will support you and Chand too." Rehmaat warned.

And as if with new found confidence she went outside and Said

"My daughter is a 16 year old you can't get her married to the man whose daughter is even double my Chand's age." And with that the hell broke loose.

But there after a few mins The Queen of Jaipur with her NGO members and the great Shivansh Singh Raghuvanshi came and alas the matter solved as the Queen took Chand under her wings till she is of legal age and even Promised to fulfill her dream.

As the Royals along with Rehmaat got back to the palace. Everyone proceeded towards there room.

Rehmaat and Shivansh were going to there respective Room and chamber when Rehmaat said.

"Just a min Hukum Sa." As she said that, a surprised Shivansh turned.

"Thankyou Hukum Sa, you just kept my trust in you intact." She said with a greatful look in her eyes.

"You said something about calling me Hukum Sa the other day." He asked in almost an teasing tone.

"I still don't fear you. But yes you have earned the respect for sure." Rehmaat said with a beautiful smile on her face.

"But call me Mr.Singh instead, it's just that now I like it coming from your side." Shivansh said and without waiting for a reply went inside his chambers while Rehmaat Proceeded towards her room with a gorgeous smile still lingering on her face.

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