Raj may have returned to palace but one habit he continued was a morning jog. He was jogging one morning when he saw Kenny riding her mare. A black one. Looked like a European breed. Rahul was by her side riding a white horse. They were laughing and chatting like old friends.
" We dated for a couple of years", she had told him.
Jealousy hit him. His twin needs to be taught a proper lesson.
The horses came to a rest as Rahul came down and then helped Kenny to get down.
" When I finish this assignment and if we win I will have recommendations from royal family and a big name", she said to Rahul.
" I am okay with your win but Kenny he is playing games with you. He has hurt you in the past. He won't hesitate. I have seen him destroy things. He has no remorse ".
Who is he? Her knight..thought Raj
" He can't hurt me anymore Rahul. I have broken my emotional connect with him.", she said.
Damn baby low blow.
" You are a sweetheart Kenny. I can't see you hurt", said Rahul. " I love you".
" Oh Rahul I can't", tears came out of Kenny's eyes.
Raj's feet pulled him towards her.
" Good morning Kenny", he said reaching them.
She was on high alert now. Her posture became erect.
Rahul saw her good mood slip away.
" Raj", she said. " You got up early".
" Old habit. The one which led me to you. Remember ", he said smiling at her.
She looked down speaking nothing.
"Nice meeting you here brother", said Rahul. " Kenny I believe the horses have rested. Lets go back and then we can have the breakfast together".
" Okay", she said weakly. " See you in office Raj".
" I ride too", he said. " Maybe we can..", he was saying.
" Some other time", she said pleading him with her eyes.
" Bye Kenny". Raj let it go for her.
Rahul held her hand and led her away.
" Hell", cursed Raj.
Bhishma Entreprises
South office
10 A.M.
" He is in some kind of mood today" , said Grace. " He is not flirting with her."
" Did something happen", asked Myra.
" Not that I know", said Kiara.
" Is this a gossip round going on here", said Parry. " Did you dream dirty of me", he winked to Myra.
" Yaa I cut your d*ck off", she replied.
" I want in . Please tell me the gossip", said Maddy.
" Raj is different today", said Shai.
" Different", Ro was confused.
" Sad I guess", said Grace.
" He saw your sister cuddling with her would be fiance. I did warn him we are just good for roll in sack but he has to go and fall for her", said Solly angrily.
" Now back to work everyone", he said.
Shai stood open mouthed.
He thinks..that ..arrongant...wait what did he say?
She started thinking then. After that she called Zaid.
" Bhaijan I need help ", she said. Then she told him her story.
" You really. You could have told me".
" I was not sure of him", said Shai.
"Are you now", asked Zaid.
" Yes".
" Okay Shai I will help you", Zaid said.
Sohail Qureshi you moron she thought. If you had just spoken to me..All this useless heartache. Allah help me...
Shai worked with Raj directly as they were both accountants. Going over a balance sheet she whispered to him,
" A real man never gives up. Especially if it is the woman for him".
" Excuse me".
" You love her and she you", said Shai. " Don't fear and don't doubt yourself for a second. Don't give up on love Raj".
" I am trying though sometimes its hard", he replied.
" She has no feelings for him. The one she loves is you. So don't screw up", said Shai.
" I will not", Raj promised to himself.
Meanwhile Police station
A girl was waiting in Salman's office.
" Miss I can file your report. DSp Qureshi is not here", said an inspector.
" Then I will wait", she said.
She waited for half an hour before Salman arrived.
" Sir a girl waits for you in your office", said an officer.
Salman went to his office.
" Yes Miss how can I help you", he asked.
" DSP Qureshi" , she asked.
" Salman Qureshi yes", he replied.
" My name is Payal. Payal Deshmukh. I am Manav Deshmukh's daughter", she said.
Then she started crying.
Raj's office
" What is this charity football", asked Parry.
" Ohh its to collect money fpr under privileged children. Royals play and winners donate the entire prize money", replied Kenny.
" We shall play then if the exclusive condition is not there", said Parry.
" You will", asked Kenny.
" Yeah it will be a great launch for him donation", said Parry.
" If you win", said Kiara.
" The sports clause in the will", asked Grace.
" Is it about that"?
" Possible", said Parry.
" Not bad", said Myra. " Gives his run a boost".
" You can join the twin's team", said Kenny.
" Where's the fun in that. We will join the opposing team", said Raj.
" Good idea", said Ro.
" Is it necessary to..", said Kenny.
" Chill Kenny its just a football match. Go for it boys", said Kiara.
" You", Kenny said to Raj.
" Will you cheer for me", he asked innocently.
" Yes", she said rolling her eyes. " Devil", she whispered to him.
He smiled his trademark smile.
" Ride with me tomorrow ", he said.
" Raj", she said.
" We will discuss strategies ", he said.
" On", she raised a brow on question.
" Shareholders vote", he replied.
" Fine".
Next Morning
Raj waited for her in her stable. Kanu was on time.
" Lets ride", he said.
" That's your horse", she looked in admiration.
" He is falcon", said Raj.
" Nice name buddy", she patted him fondly.
The horse nuzzled.
" He likes you", said Raj.
" Do you now", she said to the horse.
It neighed. And they both laughed.
They rode the green arena and raced over the meadows. He deliberately lost enjoying the hurrah she felt on winning.
" You lost purposely", she said.
" You are smart ", he said.
" And you are devious".
" I am", he said. " Can I treat you to a picnic"?
" You better", she said. " I am tired".
As they enjoyed an English breakfast of omelletes and apple pies she said,
" So Lokayukt party is the one you picked"?
" Yeah", he said.
" I am not sure about it", she said.
" Why"?
" How well do you know the party", she asked.
" A small one. Won a few muncipalities in Gujrat and Mumbai, a few campus elections".
" Raj do you trust my instinct", she asked.
" Why"?
" Because I sense something fishy about it.
" Okay I shall ask Parry to hold back", he said.
" Maddy too", she said . " To avoid legal complications".
" Okay".
" So how did you get falcon", she asked.
" I broke it and trained ot", he said.
He told her the story.
" Rahul is overwhelmed. He feels insecure around you. Well I don't blame you", she added. " But I feel bad for him".
" He had two loving parents Kenny", said Raj.
" I am sorry", she said.
Raj stared into the horizon.
" I hate him and Rakesh. They took away my father", he confessed.
" They don't hate you and it was your father's mistake not theirs", she said. " An environment of competition and battle was created in your home. Look at me and Kiara. We love each other", she said.
" You are lucky", he said.
" You say this after you met Bhanu Diwan. He rejected us because we are girls and abandoned his poor estate". She shook her head in disgust.
" And nothing of this could make you vengeful Kenny. You are as pure as they come", he said.
" I put the blame on those who wronged me not everyone", she said. She took his hand in hers.
" Let go of the hate Raj and give love a chance", she said.
" Don't give up on love", he said.
" Yeah", she smiled.
" Then I won't", he said.
" Promise me", she said.
" I PROMISE".
And yet again a promise of lifetime was made.❤