Page 6 of The Royal Beast & His Queen

"Isha... why do you look shocked ? Don't you know about this ?", Nupur asked bringing her out of her thoughts.

"Um... No, I didn't know, actually, I haven't visited the store in 2 months so...", Isha answered

"Yeah I knew that, that's why I explained everything in detail, but I thought you at least knew about the change, No one told you ?", Nupur asked and Isha shook her head... Both of them shrugged as they thought her colleagues had forgotten to tell her.

But Ragini purposely asked no one to tell her as she wants Isha to have that surprise feeling when she gets to know about it. Ranveer told her how her brother-in-law immediately called the head of marketing, textile wing to implement the changes, effective immediately.

Their conversation is interrupted by the customer who was there to personally give the feedback to the designer of that day, i.e Isha, Nupur requested Isha and the customer to take a seat on the plush sofa specially arranged for the same purpose, while she went to arrange for drinks.

Thankfully, the customer didn't recognize Isha as for now, only employees and people who attended the donation event knew Isha by face, her photos were nowhere published, they had a casual chat and after some time, the customer left. When she had some free time, Isha video-called her husband locking the cabin door who picked up instantly.

"Rani sa...", Abhyansh greeted, he very well knew why she called...

"What is it that's there in the place of your head Rana sa ? Tell me ? I want to know today ? How could you generate such a brilliant idea from a mere sarcastic remark I made ?", Isha asked with her wide eyes, depicting excitement and his favorite innocence. He chuckled at her words.

"I'm glad my Rani sa is happy, I thought you would complain though you would appreciate the difference it made", he said

"Oh well, you are right there... this cozy couch not to say about its intricate design like a modern throne and the cabin is a bit too much", she complained and he shook his head at his wife.

"Well, like you did for the women at the CD, you designers too need some place to relax, you do a lot of hard work both physically and mentally for designing the stuff, I want you people to get some rest at least those 2 days you get to visit the boutique instead of roaming around the customer to get their views... It would help the customer to freely shop, at the same time allows you guys to relax...", He explained

"Everything is good, except for where you said, 'design the stuff'. We design apparel. what do you mean by stuff huh, I'm offended... bye", she said hanging up, making him chuckle. He very well knew she was just playing him, as he saw that teasing glint in her eyes... He shook his head at his wife's antics and got back to work.

A few guards stayed back, and the rest of them went to pick the king in the evening as asked by the king himself. From the office, Abhyansh came to the boutique to pick up his wife, Isha got into the car and glared at her husband.

"Why do you have to come all the way up to here to pick me up? You could have simply sent a car Rana sa", she said, he didn't reply to it, instead took her in his embrace kissing her forehead.

And just like that her frown was replaced by a smile that melted him always. They reached home. After a while, Avyan returned, but there was this usual charm missing on his face.

"Avyan... What's wrong ??", Isha sat putting the snacks and tea in front of him on the tea table.

"Nothing bhabhi ma", he said and she nodded, she knew he would tell her when he felt like sharing, so she didn't force him.

"Whatever it is, we'll sort it out, don't think about it... Hm ??", she said caressing his hair and he gave her a small nod. Her husband is right, her brother-in-law is a sensitive and emotional person.

"Now have this...", she said with a smile which he reciprocated.

In the evening, after the dinner, Isha decided to sit with her brother-in-law and mother-in-law like every day. Amruta too noticed her younger son's upset mood. She looked at her daughter-in-law to see if she had any idea, Isha blinked her eyes in assurance, Amruta nodded and went to her chamber as she knew her son wouldn't reveal much in front of her, she could see his hesitation, she just hoped it's not about a girl, if that's the case, her elder son wouldn't spare Avyan.He is conservative that way, he preferred arranged marriages always over love. He didn't like the concept of dating and crossing limits before any official commitment. As old school as it sounds, he is that way, that is why he isn't in support of Ranveer, another reason being his brother-in-law's playboy image.

After Amruta walked away, Isha looked at Avyan expecting him to say something but he instead sat on the floor crossing his legs leaning his head on her knee and she ruffled his hair softly.

"What's worrying you Avi ??", she asked gently, her tone filled with concern and his eyes were filled remembering what happened a few hours ago.

Avyan finally found a clue about where Anshi lived and went to the place with a sweet boxand gifts for the upcoming wedding in the family. Isha helped him choose them, both bhabhi-devar got everything ready prior so that Avyan could directly take them to their place when he received the details but Ranveer was taking awfully long time to give him the details so he started trying on his own, he got to know the area where she lived, and he decided to find the address from there with her name.

"I think I ruined her life bhabhi ma", Avyan's words froze her hand which was ruffling his hair but she soon composed herself.

"Why do you think so ?", she asked softly resuming her gentle caresses.

He started narrating what all happened in the past few hours.

Avyan went to the area and wanted to ask someone about Anshi but they recognized him and were so shocked to see the prince, all were so respectful towards him ready to serve him in any way. He cursed his fate, now if he asked, this would definitely pass to his brother so refrained from doing so. Avyan didn't know that his brother already received the information much prior but he decided not to speak about it, he just wanted to watch what his brother was upto. He was also aware that his wife helped his brother in selecting goodies for the girl(Anshi) and her family as an apology.

Avyan decided to search for her as he was sure she lived in the same area, searching the whole area like a madman seemed absurd to him and he wanted to go back but something in him didn't want to give up, so he started his search, to his luck, he found Anshi at a vegetable seller's shop with an elder lady who he assumed to be her mother.

He walked to them without any delay, he thought there would be a small smile or acknowledgment on her face if not a widegrin but her face was void of anything. But her mother greeted him, recognizing him to be the Ranawat Prince.

"Namaste... I just wanted to meet you and personally congratulate your daughter and the whole family on the upcoming wedding", he said politely...

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