Over the next few days an earthquake was about to hit the place. NOT THE REAL ONE THANK SHIVA. But that of deceit, emotions, heartbreaks and struggle. A storm that was going to blow all lies off and present the naked bitter truth to everyone was brewing.
And Junagarh was supposed to be the epicenter.
And so the winds were blowing. And the seismic waves were growing too.
Myra Kapoor joined Kenny and Kiara to Junagarh.
" I heard from Shai", she said. " Kudos to her for breaking that engagement ".
" She is joining us", said Kiara.
" That's great".
" Look Myra", said Kenny. " Get me every bit of information on Prince Rajeev. G is a very strong person. And this man shook him too. We need to be fully prepared. Take Kiara's help".
" As you say captain", said Myra.
" You got the copy of that will", asked Kenny.
" From Alok uncle yes", she said. " You wouldn't believe. That cocky Madhav Shashtri is his son. I mean Alok uncle
So serene and him". She looked at the sky.
Kenny started reading the will as Kiara and Myra started gossiping. After an hour's journey they reached Junagarh.
A servant welcomed them.
" His highness king Randheer wishes to see you", he said.
" You both go", said Myra. " I'll check up on Grace.
" Okay", said both the princesses.
Myra asked the servant to guide her to Grace Thomas's room.
Meanwhile
" Grandpa", both Kenny and Kiara hugged the old king.
" I know your form is selected", said Randheer. " Gaurav told me. I don't know whether to congratulate you or feel bad for you".
" Is he that bad", Kiara asked.
" Well Rajeev, he is wilful", said the old king.
" He will try to do what he wants and break all the rules that we create for him."
" Well he should learn to do what is good for him", said Kenny. " And its my job to manage his actions from now on".
" Can we meet him now", asked Kiara.
" Well if the escorts he hired are free of him", came a snarky voice.
They turned to see the twins.
" Rahul, Rocky", said Kenny.Kiara ran to hug them. So did Kenny.
" Ohh how are you", asked Kenny.
" You support my enemy to ascend the throne and ask my well being", joked Rahul.
" You don't even want it", argued Kenny.
" And he is your brother not enemy. Nice to see you art champ".
" Mother is p*ssed", said Rakesh.
Kenny shrugged. " Her problem not mine".
" So escorts are a norm", asked Kiara.
" I am afraid so", said the old king.
" Wow I am thinking of ascending a throne too", said Kiara as they all laughed
After tea they bid goodbyes and went to their suite. They invited Grace and Myra too as it was huge.
" Rahul invited me for his polo match tomorrow", said Kenny.
" Yeah they play against prince Rajeev's team", said Grace.
" Did you meet him", asked Myra.
" A couple of times", said Grace. " Mostly I found him a gentleman but all that could be farce."
" Have thourogh research on him", said Kenny. " I am off to meet Alok uncle. Grace join me".
" Okay Kenny".
Meanwhile
" See I got all kinds of girls for you", said Solly. " Pick a girl and f*ck her. And flush that love bug out of your system. "
Raj remained adamant.
" I am sorry. I don't want any of them. Though I appreciate you Solly for thinking about me", he said.
" Look Raj you are on a dangerous territory", he said.
" Its my risk", Raj replied. " Let me take it".
" Raj I don't know anything about love. But look at my parents", said Maddy. " They were happy to leave each other".
" I'll never leave Kenny", said Raj. " She is my life".
" Raj you know why we are here", said Parry. " I need not tell you that. Is it okay to get an innocent girl involved in your vendetta"?
" Her life will face same dangers as ours if she is involved", said Ro.
Raj falttered for a second. Kenny..nothing will happen to her. These days he has not witnessed Gunjan dying. But imagine Kenny in place of Gunjan. He staggered back.
"" Not again", he whispered in agony.
" Raj", his friends were concerned.
But Raj was lost in a void.
" SHE CAN'T LEAVE ME AGAIN. I HAVE WAITED FOR CENTURIES. ITS OUR FOREVER."
Solly shook him. " Get your sh*t right man", he said.
" Raj have you forgotten what we are here for", said Parry. " Are you letting Junagarh go"?
" NEVER", roared Raj. " JUNAGARH WILL GO DOWN IN ASHES."
" I thought you were reconsidering ", taunted Solly.
" Yaa chicken out for a girl", added Ro.
" CHICKEN OUT. ME", he hissed. " I am not the one to back down and you know that Ro. Junagarh is walking towards its doom. Their businesses, the royal status, their perfect heirs, the political power and that pride which those royals and feudals carry will lie at my feet. And I'll enjoy crushing it bit by bit seeing the life and hope ebb away from their eyes". His smile was chilly. His eyes froze.
" They will end up as beggars everyone and this kingdom of Junagarh will pay the price of trying to wipe out the essence and memories of a pure hearted woman who despite being a foreigner adopted their culture and people".
There were no tears in Raj's eyes. They have long dried up. The rejection he got from his father was enough. Couple that with Kamini trying to destroy his mother's memories and it made him the force that would cause Pralaya( End of earth and life).
" And so you need to forget that girl", said Ro lightly touching his friend's back.
" Yes Raj", said Parry. " She will be your biggest weakness. And Kamini will not hesitate to use her against you".
The others agreed.
" No my friend", said Raj. " I feel here", he pointed to his heart. " She is not my weakness but my biggest strength. I don't know why instinct tells me that I am bound to her in my very existence. Remember she saved my life.I still don't want to involve her in my vendetta"
" What will you do", asked Maddy.
" Nothing", he said. " She is far away from here. In Mumbai. And when I am done I shall ask her to be my wife. Imagine daddy and granny's face on hearing it", he said smiling a warm smile.
" I hope it works for him", whispered Maddy to his friends. They knew Raj won't back down on Kenny .
Meanwhile
"Royals", scoffed Myra. " They use poor girls who just want to exist for fun and call them wh*res. Who is the sl*t here"?
" Okay chill", said Kenny. " Don't let your emotions muddle your business decisions. This is a job. Prince Rajeev means nothing to us. We get the job done. And built a great reputation for ourselves. Imagine if Queens lead the debarred prince to a royal victory. That will give us a respect in the market nothing can parallel. I love the twins. But I still support their competition ".
" You are right. Sorry", said Myra.
" Now lets discuss your research", she said.
The girls start discussing.
Night time
" I miss you Kenny", said Raj looking at the moon. " They would never understand what you mean to me!"
At that time his cell pinged with Kenny's message.
" Good night tiger. And if you dream of me it will be sweet đŸ˜˜đŸ˜˜".
He slept with a smile on his face.
The epicenter was boiling. Raj and Kenny's love was going to be tested with fire.What would happen? Only Shiva knows.