When Oak entered the room, everyone was laughing and chatting happily. Ashmita looked at the door and went near the oak.
"Oak, How are you?' Ashmita kneeled down to match his height and hugged him.
Oak was taken back by her sudden hug but patted her back gently with a smile.
"I am good. How are you feeling now Ashmita?" Oak inquired and his voice was soft.
"I am perfect. You know I can fight with a hundred people" Ashmita said with a chuckle.
"Good. Good" Oak said. Oak was relieved after seeing Ashmita smile.
"How are you, doctor?" Ashmita asked Leo.
Leo, who was standing silently, was surprised by her sudden question and said "Um. I am good, Princess. Thanks for your concern. How are you feeling now? Let me know if there is any discomfort"
Ashmita looked at him for a second and smiled "Sure Doctor. But What is your name? I haven't heard of your name?"
"Well.." before Leo replied oak cut in and said "His name is Leo"
Leo looked at Oak with surprise. At first he is afraid to tell his name to others due their lack of trust on humans but after spending some time with these people he becomes less varied.
But after that no one asked for his name and he also didn't bother to tell anyone. So till now his name is not known to anyone.
"Nice name, Leo," Ashmita said with a smile.
"Thank you. Your Highness" Leo said politely.
Everyone stayed for sometime with Ashmita before leaving the room. Shivraj informed her to not mention her state to anyone as they hid from everyone. He also informed that he will plan for her entry to eradicate any doubts.
Maira only remained in the room to speak with Ashmita about Prince Rishi. After everyone left, Ashmita turned around to look at maira who was looking at her with a questioning gaze.
"What is it, sis?" Ashmita asked while walking towards the window and whistled.
"Do you want anything?" Maira inquired.
Ashmita thought for sometime and said "Nothing sis"
"OH Really? I thought you were going to ask about letters" Maira said with a shrug.
Pichu, who landed at the window after getting a signal, looked at Ashmita and said "Ashmita. Ashmita"
"What? What.. What letter? Does anyone send any letters to me?" Ashmita asked and her voice became low at the end.
Before Maira replied Pichu shouted "Letters, Letters"
"Shh.." Ashmita tried to control the Pichu.
"So what is your relation with this messenger? He is such a sly fox that he didn't even mention his name. Or else I will teach him a lesson" Maira said, faking anger.
"What? You read those letters?" Ashmita's eyes widened with shock.
"Of course." Maira said as a matter of fact.
"But, sis. How come?" Ashmita didn't get any words to express.
"Now spill the beans. Who is that punk?" Maira said while placing her hands on the hip.
Before Ashmita spoke maira added "If I know that that punk is some old geezer or some brainless brat or …"
"It's Prince RISHI, I love him. Please don't call him with those names sis" Ashmita roared.
"Pfft" Maira who is trying very hard to control herself burst into laughter.
Ashmita looked at Maira who was having a hard time laughing. She held her stomach to laugh as it started to hurt.
Ashmita was perplexed by her sister's behaviour but suddenly it strikes to her that she got fooled by his sister. Ashmita turned around with a huff and pouted to show her anger.
"Now. Now.. I just teased you a bit. I didn't read your letters and they all are safe with me" Maira said while standing behind her.
"Letters, Letters" Pichu shouted.
Maira patted its beak before saying "Yes letters, I will give it your master. Happy?"
"Happy, Happy" Pichu fluttered her wings showing its happiness.
Still Ashmita did not show any reaction. Maira know she still upset that she teased her but she can't help it when she saw Ashmita's cute face.
"I will bring you later. Okay?" Maira inquired.
When Ashmita didn't replied Maira smirked and said "Okay, if you don't want it I will simply burn it"
By saying that Maira turned around to leave but stopped her by grabbing her "Sis, wait. I want those….letters"
Maira smiled but quickly covered it before turning around "What did you say? I didn't hear properly."
Ashmita pouted again before saying "I know, you heard"
"Seriously, your voice was low. Pichu did you hear?" Maira asked Pichu who was already eating an apple given by Ashmita.
"No, No," Pichu continued after saying.
'You betrayer' Ashmita looked at Pichu angrily but the latter was busy eating.
Ashmita looked at Maira and said "I want those letters"
Maira gave a cheeky smile and asked "Which letters?"
"SIS" Ashmita raised her voice.
Maira chuckled seeing her sister who is known to be devil flustered for asking letters. Maira enjoyed it so she stopped teasing before replying.
"Okay I will bring them later. And there is another important matter" Maira finally gave in.
Ashmita raised her head and inquired "What is it?"
"Prince Rishi Crowning ceremony" Maira explained to her about the incidents that happened and about Vimal who visited specially to deliver a letter.
Maira also explained the letter she sent to Prince Rishi. Ashmita listens carefully and understands how worried Rishi will be. She felt happy and sad for Rishi.
Happy that he sent letters constantly even though there is no reply from her. Sad that she is not able to send any message in return and how much pain she caused him. Guilt and pain crossed her eyes.
Maira who is observing Ashmita understands her thoughts and says "Don't blame it on you."
Ashmita smiled bitterly and nodded her head.
"When will be Crowning ceremony be?" Ashmita inquired as she got an idea.