Beneath The Rajvanshi Crown Chapter -13

After dropping Ishani, Rudra walks into the grand living room of the Rajvanshi mansion. The ornate chandeliers cast a warm glow, and the aroma of freshly prepared food wafts from the kitchen. His mother, Namita Rajvanshi, is seated on the plush sofa, embroidering a delicate piece of fabric. His father, Rajveer Rajvanshi, is reading the newspaper, and Aryan is sprawled on another couch, scrolling through his phone.

ML Mom ( Namita Rajvanshi)

(Looking up with a smile) Rudra, you're back. How was the trip?

ML:-Rudra Rajvanshi

(smiling faintly) Eventful, Ma. The storm last night caused a bit of trouble.

ML Father ( Rajveer Rajvanshi)

(lowering his newspaper) Trouble? What happened?

ML:-Rudra Rajvanshi

(calmly) Nothing serious, Baba. Just some car trouble. I stayed at the farmhouse and got it fixed this morning.

MLBro ( Aryan Rajvanshi)

(grinning mischievously) Oh, the farmhouse, huh? Must have been... cozy. Especially with all that rain.

ML:-Rudra Rajvanshi

(raising an eyebrow) What are you getting at, Aryan?

MLBro ( Aryan Rajvanshi)

(leaning back dramatically) Oh, nothing. Just wondering if you had some interesting company to keep you warm during the storm.😅😅😉

ML Mom ( Namita Rajvanshi)

Aryan! Don't start with your nonsense.

MLBro ( Aryan Rajvanshi)

(laughing) What? I'm just saying! Rudra Bhai rarely talks about his trips, but this one sounds like a story waiting to be told

ML:-Rudra Rajvanshi

(shaking his head, smiling) Keep going, Aryan. I'll make sure your cricket gear "accidentally" ends up in the pool.

MLBro ( Aryan Rajvanshi)

(grinning wider) Oho! Defensive, aren't we? Sounds like there's more to this story than you're telling, Bhai.😗

ML Mom ( Namita Rajvanshi)

(sighing) Aryan, stop teasing your brother. Rudra, you must be tired. Sit down; I'll have something brought for you.

ML:-Rudra Rajvanshi

(ignoring Aryan's antics) No need, Ma. I'll freshen up in a bit. (pauses, glancing around) Where's Meera?

ML Mom ( Namita Rajvanshi)

She was in the garden earlier. Probably running around as usual.

MLBro ( Aryan Rajvanshi)

(muttering under his breath with a smirk) Maybe Meera will get some tips on secret adventures from Bhai now.

ML:-Rudra Rajvanshi

(throwing a cushion at Aryan) Keep testing your luck, Aryan. I'm right here.

In Garden

The peaceful ambiance of the courtyard is interrupted by the sound of hurried footsteps. Meera Rajvanshi, dressed in a light pink anarkali, is chasing after a paper that has slipped from her hands and is carried by the wind. Her laughter echoes as she darts through the garden.

ML Sis (Meera Rajvanshi)

(frustrated) Ugh, stop flying away!

As she runs, her foot slips on the dewy grass. She lets out a small gasp, bracing herself for a fall, but strong arms catch her just in time.

ML Best F(Kabir Rathore)

(smirking) Running marathons now, Princess?

Meera looks up, her heart skipping a beat as she meets Kabir's amused gaze. His hands are steady, holding her as if she weighs nothing. Her cheeks flush a deep red.

ML Sis (Meera Rajvanshi)

(stammering) I-I was just... the paper...

Kabir helps her stand upright but doesn't step back immediately. His intense gaze locks with hers, and for a moment, the world around them seems to blur.

ML Sis (Meera Rajvanshi)

(thinking, her heart racing) Why does he always have this effect on me?

Kabir notices the faint blush on her cheeks but quickly schools his expression, stepping back and crossing his arms.

ML Best F(Kabir Rathore)

(teasing) You're always so clumsy. What would you do without me?

ML Sis (Meera Rajvanshi)

Frowning, trying to hide her embarrassment) I didn't ask for your help!

ML Best F(Kabir Rathore)

(grinning) Right. You were going to gracefully land face-first on the grass, weren't you?😂

Meera glares at him but can't suppress a small smile. Kabir's playful demeanor masks the inner conflict he feels. His heart beats faster too, but he quickly brushes the thought away, reminding himself of the age gap and her being Rudra's sister.

ML Best F(Kabir Rathore)

(clearing his throat , whispering near her ear) Be careful next time, Princess. You're not a kid anymore.

Meera watches as Kabir walks away, her hand instinctively clutching the spot where he held her arm. Her mind is a whirlwind of emotions.

ML Sis (Meera Rajvanshi)

Thinking, softly) If only you knew, Kabir...

Kabir, walking toward the mansion, glances back briefly, his expression unreadable.

ML:-Rudra Rajvanshi

(thinking) She's Rudra's sister... and far too young for this. I can't let these feelings show.

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