Page 117 of The Royal Beast & His Queen

"Ji Dadi sa...", Isha said with a wide smile, she was happy to experience the warmth of the eldest in the family...

Pratap walked towards Isha, he didn't say a word but caressed Isha's hair... That was a first too... Isha could feel the happiness in his eyes but she knew the egoistic man he was, he wouldn't express in front of his son, his happiness to have his grandchildren.

Avyan wanted to hug his sister-in-law tightly... Tears welled up in his eyes... His brother lost all his childhood in protecting them, but he made sure Avyan got to enjoy his childhood, and every phase of his life. Avyan felt he couldn't give anything to his brother in return for all the sacrifices he did, for all those times when he risked his life to save him, and now Avyan vowed he would give all that happiness to his brother's children... Maybethat way, he would repay a fraction of his brother's love and affection, thought Avyan.

Amruta looked at her son, she wanted to congratulate him, hug him... Fatherhood is a blessing and she wanted him to embrace it with love and become the best father... But all her words remained in her heart.

"Maharaj... Congratulations... I get to see my great-grandchild... The firstborn in the next generation of Ranawat clan... I am delighted", Devyani Devi said in a happy tone instead of her usual cold tone and her tone moved his heart, the last time he heard that happy tone of his grandmother was when his grandfather was alive, Abhyansh gave her a small nod looking into her eye acknowledging her wishes and conveying how glad he is to see her happy, Devyani Devi smiled with tears at this small act of Abhyansh, it's as if her grandson was gradually returning...

"Rani sa is carrying triplets Rajmata", Abhyansh said, Amruta gasped in surprise... she again hugged Isha making her giggle...

"Bhabhi ma...", Avyan called, a lot of emotions were heard in his tone but happiness was evident the most...

"Oh! now you remember, huh....", Isha taunted him playfully, Avyan hugged her tightly and she could feel his tears... "Avi... Sh... I know you are happy but who gets happy like this hm ?", Isha said caressing his hair lightly... Avyan chuckled but still hugged her tightly...

Abhyansh asked Bhairav to capture all these moments as he knew his wife would love to cherish them in the future.

"Bhabhi ma, I'm so happy... Thank you so much... I'll be the best chachu to them...", Avyan said, his throat heavy, Isha smiled at his claim ruffling his hair, he is already the best chachu... In one way, it's because of Avyan and Amruta that Isha didn'twant to leave Abhyansh, and he was partially the reason she was together with Abhyansh and pregnant with his children... Though she wouldn't say it in front of everyone, she realized its important for Avyan to know this, he always felt guilty that he didn't do anything for his brother and her, without realizing what all he had done for them.

At the beginning of her marriage, Avyan was the only one apart from her mother-in-law that supported her, and gave her the feeling of a family. They never left her alone or made her feel like she was nothing to them. Avyan was the first person she shared how she was caged for more than 16 years, he made her feel safe and reliable.

Avyan slowly broke the hug and walked towards his brother... He is a little bit scared but nonetheless approached his brother.

"Congratulations Bhai sa...", Avyan said, he so wanted to hug his brother but he didn't know how to, they never shared that kind of bond.

"Hm... To you too", Abhyansh acknowledged and that gave enough courage to Avyan, he hugged his brother, and Isha quickly captured the moment without knowing Bhairav was already doing it. The brothers' hug was brief but it gave the family, especially Amruta a hope that things could still be changed between her and her elder son. Her lost hope again revived and she had her daughter-in-law to thank for it.

"How far along are you bache ?", Amruta asked

"8 weeks ma...", Isha answered.

"Okay... Ma sa... can we hold the puja in the coming week ?", Amruta asked Rajmata...

"We can... We'll call the kulguru and the Rajgurus as well, they might suggest any extra rituals and yagnas... We would get themdone as well... What do you think Maharaj ?", Rajmata asked Abhyansh

"Hm... I'll leave it to you to decide, Rajmata", Abhyansh said and his one statement gave the older woman the clarity that her grandson's lost trust on her is slowly reviving... She nodded controlling her emotions.

After a few more discussions, Amruta and Devyani left to invite the kulguru and Rajgurus the following day to discuss things. Pratap wanted to give something valuable to his daughter-in-law because, for him, she was no more Amar Rajput's daughter or the woman he hated, she became a part of his family and he loved and cared for her. Pratap took off his ring and that's when Isha saw that it wasn't a ring but a thin gold chain with golden knots in between. She always saw her father-in-law wearing the ring but till today she didn't realize it was a chain...

"Stay safe and take care of yourself", Pratap said extending over the fine gold piece to her... Isha hesitated to accept it... Abhyansh's face turned stone at his father's act, not with anger but in an act to hide his emotions, he never expected his father to do what he did just now...

Abhyansh knew the chain belonged to his sister and from the time she was killed, Pratap wore it as his ring unable to forget his dead daughter. He loved his daughter a lot and her brutal murder shook the family and Pratap couldn't help but blame himself as he was the one who brought Amar Raput and his allies inside the palace. Abhyansh never expected his father to give it to Isha, considering how she is Amar Rajput's daughter but looks like his father too started looking at her as his daughter-in-law more than his enemy's daughter now. "Accept it...", Pratap said...

"Sasur sa, this wasn't required...", Isha said but Pratap was determined... Isha looked at Abhyansh and he blinked his eyesas an approval and that came as a surprise, she thought he would oppose it. Isha accepted the chain, she bent down to take his blessings but Pratap moved back...

"I'll bless you the day when I become deserving of it...", Pratap said and walked away... Well, that's a big statement, she never thought the egoistic man would accept his mistakes openly...

"Is his health okay ? he is taking his medicines correctly right ?", Isha asked getting worried for her father-in-law's health...

"Yes bhabhi ma, ma makes sure he takes his timely medication, don't worry... From now on, just take care of yourself", Avyan said and Isha nodded...

"Learn from your father both of you... Where is my gift ?", Isha asked showing the chain Pratap gave to her... Abhyansh ignored his wife's drama while Avyan quickly replied, not wanting to upset his sister-in-law, she needs to be happy at this time and he would do everything to make her happy. He already thought of shopping for her...

"I'll give it to you later... promise...", Avyan said and Isha nodded and turned to her husband.

"What about you maharaj ?", Isha asked playfully but he already had a gift for her. He thought he would gift her on her upcoming birthday but she surprised him with the news that delighted him but he avoided responding to her now.

"Bhairav... Increase Rani sa's security... Make the changes and get my approval and make sure this news stays low", Abhyansh said, Bhairav bowed and is about to go but he remembered, he didn't congratulate the king and queen.

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