Chapter -1

The Sun had barely stretched, its golden fingers across the land of Rajasthan, when Abhimanyu jolted awake . Only a few house helpers and guards were awakened at that time .

The faint chirping of sparrows outside his window was an unwelcome alarm,but he rolled out of the bed groggy yet familiar with his routine. Sleep was never his companion as he always had faced problems with sleeping.His family thinks of him as a robot who only works and doesn't need any rest, although he always lives a robotic and scheduled life .He barely enjoys and rest always ready to work .

(Abhimanyu's room)

(Abhimanyu's closet)

(Abhimanyu's bathroom)

(Abhimanyu's balcony)

The cool clay tiles greeted his bare feet as he shuffled toward the washroom, the scent of dust mingling with the remnants of last night's rain. "Five o'clock already ?" He muttered splashing water on his face. As he ran a hand through his tousled hair, the mirror reflected a young man with determination etched into his features.

He stepped outside of his room and went towards the gym area.He goes to the gym every day for 2 hours.

(Gym)

As he was doing pushups , sweat glistening  on his brows, footsteps and arguing voices approached through the door.

The door swung open with a bang "--I told you,you will not wake up before me and now you have to make my protein shake "Aaryan teased his elder brother Vivaan ." Shut up I am not doing anything "Vivaan said ."Aap to cheating ker rahe ho Aise kaise chale-" Aaryan halted in between seeing their elder brother Abhimanyu doing push-ups .

He gestured Vivaan to look behind him . They both stoop straight and silently. Aaryan whispered to Vivaan, "What's bro doing here? It's already 3 hours according to his schedule. Is he angry ? " Vivaan said "I don't know it's better we don't argue ". Aaryan nodded his head at his statement.

They both went to Abhimanyu and wished him Good morning. Abhimanyu stood up as he completed his workout and only nodded his head at them. "Why are you here bhai it's already more than 3 hours ,What happening is something bothering you"Aaryan asked. Abhimanyu just shook his head and said "Nothing Just meet me in our hill's basement sharp at 11'am and don't be late to office I want both of you to prepare a presentation and meeting today"and left from there towards his room to freshen up and get ready for day.

Leaving Aaryan sulking about getting more work first thing in the morning as he doesn't like to talk about work in the early morning . "Jab bhi muh kholte hai ya to daatenge ya kam de denge " Aryan said to Vivaan while making sulky faces . Vivvan lightly hit him on his head and said, "Focus here for now and stop sulking at work as always. "

Aaryan sign, and both start doing their workout.

At 9pm

( Rathore Mansion )

(Living room)

(Garden area)

(Kitchen and dining area)

(Theater Room)

(Library)

(Study room)

(Armory room)

At dining table

The clinking of utensils echoes softly around as everyone settles down at their respective seats only the Head chair is empty, anticipation hanging thick in the air ."How would we talk to him He will get angry.I don't want to spoil his mood in the morning" Badi na said to everyone."But it's the only time we can talk to him , as he is always busy at work and comes home late at night, " Bade Papa replied to her .

"Today, brother seems a little angry or unusual; he spent more time in the gym today; he only spends extra time in the gym when he is angry," Aaryan said to everyone. " I think we should at least try to talk to him. We have to give them an answer; they have been waiting for 5 days, " Chachi said . "Ok, let's talk to him. I hope he will not get angry, " Badi Ma said and sighed.

"Bhai or unke anger issues ka kya khana hamesha gussa sir chada rasta hai, "Navya said, and everyone nodded. "Mujhe to meri intestine se feeling aa rahi hai vo bhot gussa karenge " Aaryan said . Everyone glared at him, and Vivaan hit him and questioned, "Shut up and Shut your intestine also, and what's this intestine feeling ? " "Meri feelings travel kerti rahti hai or abhi mai bhookha hu to vo intestine se aa rahi hai "Aaryan replied while looking at breakfast. Everyone shook their head at his silly behavior.

Just then, the familiar sound of footsteps resonated from the staircase. Silence fell like a curtain as all eyes shifted toward the stairs.

Abhimanyu appeared, dressed in a crisp white shirt and tailored pants, his demeanor poised yet distant.The workers exchanged glances, holding their breath as they quickly look down , and appear more attentive as they don't want to do any mistake at any cost in front the King ,known as devil who doesn't pay a penny of thought before killing anyone . Everyone wished him Good morning while Abhimanyu just nodded while sitting in his head chair .

He started having his Juice and salad.(Pura health freak hai Banda ) .

Everyone glances at each other, silently gesturing to Badi Ma to convey the message, as they all know he respects his parents but only listens to Badi Ma sometimes.

Only badi ma can take risks to ask anything of him as Badi Ma's chances are high among anyone else that he will listen to her,it's not like he scares everyone or doesn't like his family ,he loves them and wants them happy and safe that's why he works so much and give them everything,it's not like that he has something in his life for that he sacrifice his work ,his life is empty and full of darkness, missing joy, happiness and hope ,So he always work and stay distant.

After his Childhood trauma he thinks only money ,fame ,power is what only needed in life and it's important so no one can dominant you and you won't face any bullshit in your life and that's only way you can control everything and Abhimanyu likes control and dominance so much.

But After his past trauma, he has no belief in love , kindness, or sympathy. He thinks it's all fake, and people just try to reach their goals through them; that's why he is distant from his family , doesn't get involved in family gatherings stuff, and has lovely family time . He has a powerful aura that screams danger and dominance. That's why people fear him and can't speak in front of him, as they all know how good and innocent their King is .

While they were talking to each other through their eyes ,they thought that no one noticed them, but they didn't know no one was more observant than Abhimanyu. He has eyes sharper than an eagle; he notices everything and tells them to speak what they want to .

Youngers gulp as Badi Ma said, " Actually, Abhimanyu, I - I mean, we want to talk about something important. Listen to it first, calmly, please." "Don't say please, Badi Ma, speak what you want to, "Abhimanyu replied, and little did he know what they were trying to ask .

Badi ma cleared her throat and said "Abhimanyu we were talking about marriage proposals -- Badi ma halted in between looking at Abhimanyu's clenched jaw and sharp eyes glaring at the dining table but as he didn't say anything she continued --We get a marriage proposal for you a week ago ,she is daughter of our business acquaintance, she is going to be CEO of Sisodiya Enterprises and She likes you so her father came with this proposal and we also like her she is beautiful,educated As you don't Love anyone and have anyone in life so we could give it a try ". As Badi Ma finished, the environment grew thicker, and fear and danger were hanging in the air .

Suddenly Abhimanyu stood up banging his fist at the dining table (anger issues ufffff) and said " Badi because of you I again listened to this nonsense but you know i don't want this marriage and love stuff and I am very clear about that so don't even try to think about that and don't mention these proposals in front of me again, I am going I will have my breakfast at office badi ma don't send lunch at office "in hoarse and dangerous voice which cause shiver runs down through the spine of workers and left from there .

"Pata nahi kaise or kab Ye ye baat samjhega ki sabke liye pyaar ek jaisa nahi hota kisi ke liye vo aabadi hai to kisi ke liye vo barbaadi ,Pyaar galat nahi hota ,jin loge se hua vo hote hai or uski jariye galat kam kerke wale .Iska matlab ye to nahi ki log pyaar kerna hi chod de .Agar ye koshish bhi nahi karega to kaise kam chalega ,Na ye khud kisi ko apna manane ki koshish kerta na ye kisi or apne pass aane deta , Ab bhagwan hi kuch kare "Badi ma said. Everyone nodded their head agreeing to her and continued doing their breakfast and respective work .

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