Page 134 of The Royal Beast & His Rising Queen

"Not Bharat but Rahul, Avyan's friend is there with your mother-in-law, don't worry Ishu, she is fine", Ranveer said and Avyan sighed, hating to hide something from his Bhabhi sa.

"Rahul?? Why didn't I hear about him before??", Isha asked as she heard Avyan talk about almost all his friends he stays in touch with.

"He recently returned from abroad", Ranveer said and Isha responded with a 'oh' while Avyan glared at Ranveer for fooling his sister-in-law.

Abhyansh threw daggers at both his brother and brother-in-law for lying to his wife on her face but didn't say anything as he knew truth could upset her. He thought it's better to reveal about Ragini to her after confirming things and making sure she would be fine.

Abhyansh quickly finished off his dinner and got up.

"Rajput, meet me in my Study", Abhyansh ordered and walked away.

Isha frowned hearing his tone, and he didn't even have his food properly.

"Now why is he upset??", she murmured to herself.

After the dinner, Avyan left to the hospital after giving a 'All the best' look to Ranveer who glared him in return.

"Tell Rahul to leave as soon as you go, and make sure he reaches home safely", Ranveer said, Isha smiled at her brother's concern for Avyan's friend only if she knew.

"Yes Avyan, and thank him properly, invite him home sometime for dinner, after ma is discharged", Isha told his brother-in-law, shocking both of them, now where will they bring a Rahul from??

Ranveer wanted to see his sister and have food made by her, so he decided to tag along with Avyan but they wanted someone to stay with Amruta, they very well knew Amruta was not at all comfortable with any of the male staff or guards, so Ranveer decided to ask Ragini for help who instantly agreed to stay in the hospital till Avyan returns. Avyan cautioned his mother not to talk about this with Isha.

Avyan nodded hesitantly and left for his chamber to freshen up and leave for the hospital so as not to trouble Ragini more.

Ranveer made his way into the study after the BEAST allowed him. He didn't ask a word, he didn't have to, Ranveer knew what he wanted to know, but he was hesitant to tell him that.

"I am still pursuing Ragini, she didn't accept me yet, she has her own doubts... thought of letting you know when she is ready to date me, Ranawat. Ab...(now) not everyone is lucky to have the love of their life effortlessly like you do, right??", Ranveer said, taunting him in the end...

Abhyansh glared at his brother-in-law.

"What?? I wasn't wrong though, you married my innocent sister, without putting any efforts, and then torture her?? You didn'teven have to pursue her, she loved you just like that... you got her so easily, that's why I am afraid you don't value her like you should", Ranveer said the last sentence though he knew is false. He knew how much Abhyansh valued Isha, but he hated his brother-in-law for taking away his innocent sister from him and then hurting her.

"Rajput... I might have got her very easily, but I am and will go through hell to keep her with me, pursuing a woman might be a journey that comes to an end with marriage, but my queen deserves to be pursued for life, and I'll keep doing it till my last breath", Abhyansh said startling Ranveer, he never imagined to see the BEAST loving someone so passionately... "I told you this not because you are her brother and I am answerable to you, no... I am not answerable to anyone for anything, except to my wife, I did because you keep upsetting my wife talking about separating with me, I don't like to see her upset Rajput, it makes me want to kill the reason... so... Don't. Become. The. Reason", BEAST added, Ranveer gulped at the sight, his brother-in-law meant each and every word and this scared him.

Abhyansh's words clear and crisp, indicating how much he loved his wife at the same time asking his brother-in-law to stay away from his married life...

"Ranawat, I don't want to see my sister upset either, but I am constantly worried for her... you keep hurting her, how am I supposed to trust you with her??", Ranveer asked

"Then don't, I just need my wife's trust", he said, working on his laptop...

"Arrogant a**", Ranveer muttered to himself glaring at his brother-in-law. "I hate you", Ranveer said loudly, Abhyanshgave him a look before concentrating on his work again... "I know the feelings are mutual, huh...", Ranveer added...

"No...", Abhyansh said, Ranveer smiled at his stone brother-in-law admitting he didn't hate him(Ranveer) but before he could say something appreciative, "you are not that important", Abhyansh added making Ranveer huff in annoyance...

"You want to know anything else from me Maharaj??", Ranveer asked sarcastically, "he won't tell me a thing despite his wife is my sister but expects me to give my love life updates to him, bl**dy hypocrite", Ranveer murmured, but loud enough for the beast to hear but he wasn't in the mood to respond.

"Nothing for now, but as soon as Ragini accepts, tell your sister, she would be sad if she gets to know later", Abhyansh said and dismissed Ranveer who stormed out in anger at Abhyansh's rudeness, well he should be used to it by now, but seeing his brother-in-law soften towards Isha, Ranveer expected he would soften up to the family as well but seems like it would remain a dream. The BEAST will remain a beast forever...

Abhyansh gave a look to his childish brother-in-law who left his study stomping, he sighed understanding why Ragini is taking her own sweet time to accept him, he shook his head getting back to work. After wrapping his work, he left to his chamber expecting to see his wife and spend some time with her but when he saw his chamber empty, rage filled in, she is still working in the kitchen ?

He stormed down to the kitchen, his furious steps scared the servants, everyone moved out of his way praying to Khatu Shyam ji to save them from their king's wrath... he saw his grandmother guiding Isha with all the arrangements for the'Karwa Chauth' next day while Isha religiously followed her words. Rajmata Devyani Devi tried looking cold but isn't, and Abhyansh knew this very well, she knew Amruta would have guided Isha if she wasn't hospitalized, and it must be taking a toll on Isha without knowing the things properly, so she decided to stay back after dinner and help her, instead of leaving to her chamber like everyday.

Abhyansh's eyes calmed down looking at the sparkle in his wife's eyes, conversing a bit freely with his grandmother, instead of the constant hesitation in her eyes every time.

"Ab kya karna hai Dadi sa ??(Now what should be done Dadi sa ?)", Isha asked

"Bs tayar hai(Nothing, It's done)", Devyani said checking the consistency of the traditional delicacy... Isha's eyes twinkled at that...

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