Page 140 of The Royal Beast & His Rising Queen

"Can I go now ?? I have lots of work", she said getting up, but he pulled her back making her sit again...

"Don't strain yourself, you didn't even have a drop of water from the morning, sit at a place instead of running here and there", he told her, concern etched on his usual cold face.

"I'm perfectly alright, this is nothing, I stayed for days without food", she said casually, only after seeing the coldness on his face did, she realize what she said...

"Abhyansh... I'm sorry...", she said cupping his face, she was talking about her uncle who used to keep her starved for days if she made any mistake, not him, though he too punished her the same way, she didn't remember it now...

"No, I'm sorry...", he said shaking his head...

"I was talking about Kaku sa, not you... I don't even remember it, so you should forget it too", she said kissing his forehead... he fisted his left palm trying to contain his anger at himself, and gave a nod at her... she took his left palm and opened his fist kissing it... she regretted speaking without thinking and spoiling his mood.

She sat with her husband and spoke about all the things that could probably divert his attention, and after feeling his cold aura disappearing, she left his study. Abhyansh dialled the doctor treating Kailash Rajput, as soon as Isha left.

"How long will it take more ??", he asked, the doctor literally shivered to hear the coldness in Abhyansh's tone...

"He is getting fine Maharaj... soon, I'll call you to let you know the good news", the doctor said calming the BEAST. Abhyansh hung up after getting a satisfactory timeline.

In the evening, Isha got freshened up and got ready in the clothes and jewellery her husband got for her long back. She first contemplated whether to wear them or not, she never used the clothes or jewellery from the closet he gifted her, but she wantedto do something that would make him happy. She hated how his face lost it's colour after hearing her, so finally decided to get ready in them.

Isha wore a traditional saree that featured an intricate pattern with a combination of warm colors, primarily deep red, orange, and purple, with golden accents. The pattern is geometric, a Bandhani design, known for its detailed tie-dye method. She accessorized with heavy, elaborate gold jewelry, including a large necklace with green stones, matching earrings, and layered necklaces that add a regal touch to her look. Her hands are adorned with large rings that also match the set. Her hair is styled in an elegant updo adorned with jasmine flowers, adding to the traditional and sophisticated appearance.

She prepared the dinner, and when a lady informed about the moon's arrival, she went to their chamber and arranged everything for the puja in the balcony. She knew her husband wouldn't be comfortable doing the rituals in the commonplace where she arranged for all the ladies to break their fasts. The other ladies of the palace too won't be comfortable in his presence, so she decided to save everyone from awkwardness.

She called her husband to come to their chamber, who made his way inside in the next few minutes. He couldn't look away from his wife, she looked extremely gorgeous in the saree and jewellery, but more than everything, the wide smile on her face looking at him made his day. He noticed she wore the clothes and jewellery he got for her, and he also knew the reason, the love she has for him always warmed his heart, she always did things going against her heart to make him happy. He knew she still hadn't forgotten how he threw the money bundle at her, her pride is everything for her, but she left it for him.

"Thank you for wearing this... hope you forgive me for it, I'm so sorry", he said and she shook her head...

"That's not your fault, your situation is such, anyone in your place might have thought so, I was a Rajput princess, why would anyone think I don't have money", she said, understanding his situation...

"You forgive me ??", Abhyansh asked, expecting a 'No' from her but her answer surprised him...

"For the bundle thing ?? Yes...", she said, she did forgive him regarding it, but for other things, only the past revelation could make her close that chapter forever. He took her into his arms unable to believe her words...

"Thank you...", Abhyansh whispered...

"Thank you... for all the love you give me... I can't imagine my life without you now Rana sa", she said breaking the hug... he nodded kissing her forehead, she knew he wanted to say the same, in fact it's even difficult for him to stay without her, but he is bad with expressing his feelings, she understood him.

She did all the rituals remembering how her mother-in-law guided her the previous year, he helped her break her fast and she bent and touched his feet, he kept his palm on her head blessing her, before she got up, and gave him a wide smile. He kissed her forehead hugging her to his chest.

"Now let's go to the front wing garden, they would feel good if their king visited them during this huge celebration", Isha said, he knew his wife arranged a huge celebration for all the women to break their fasts in the main palace instead in their homes inthe servant quarters of the side palace. She talked to him about it, but he said she could do anything she wanted to, provided it's within the royal rules.

"We really have to go ??", He groaned...

"Abhyansh... you work so hard to make their lives better, they know you are there to take care of them, but sometimes showing it will make them feel even better... come with me please, we won't stay long, I promise", she said and he nodded, not wanting to disappoint her...

"What about your present ??", he asked and she frowned...

He walked to their walk-in closet, and came back with some papers in a folder, handing it to her. She opened the file looking at the legal papers, the name 'Pallavi Rajput' caught her eyes...

"I know you wanted to do a lot for your father's followers and their children and families, these are some educational institutions and hospitals for them, employment opportunities were being created for the unemployed youth to prevent them from choosing the wrong path...", he said... he knew how much she adored her mother, so he named all that after her mother, though he didn't want to. He didn't have any particular hatred for 'Pallavi Rajput', just hated her for being that man's wife, and an evident follower of him. If this could make his wife happy, then he is ready to ignore his pain.

"You... you named it after my mother ??", she asked, she knew her parents are a sore topic for him, she still couldn't forget the hatred she saw while he talked about her father, and she very knew her husband, he wouldn't forgive anyone neither the people related to them even for a small offense, then why ?

"Yes, you adore her a lot, and I didn't do it just for you, your father's followers are too loyal, they won't utilize these facilities if I name it under Ranawats like other things, so I had to name it after your mother", he said as he didn't want her to worry for him thinking he did all this solely for her though that's his only reason, "and don't worry, I'll make sure they make use of all these resources, I already discussed with Rajput(Ranveer), he will take care of the rest", he added and she hugged him tightly fisting his shirt tightly.

"Thank you", she whispered...

"You can thank me tonight, in a different way, but for now, let's go and fulfil another wish of my Rani sa", he said, kissing her ear lobe before slowly pulling away from her...

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