Cittaja || Indian Historical Romance

20.

Valli, Manas, and Shakra returned to the castle after finishing all the soldiers. When he returned, some soldiers looked at him a little curiously. Shakra felt odd.

"Manas, what is happening?"

"I have no idea."

The moment Shakra entered the study, he realized the reason. Mayurakshi stood in his study.

He instantly turned around and shooed away Manas and Valli, "I think I'll take a while alone. Both of you must be retired. You both rest." Shakra offered. Manas raised an eyebrow. Shakra pointed inside and then touched his chest. Manas rolled his eyes.

"That's why they're reacting like that." Manas muttered, slightly annoyed. "Rajkumari, I'll show you the guest room."

Valli followed Manas.

Shakra turned around and found her looking at some of the maps. He grinned.

She wore a light blue and green outfit. The light blue dupatta draped around her didn't completely cover her waist, leaving some gap showing between her blouse and the skirt. While stood on her toes to reach up to some of the maps, the waist flaunted itself before Shakra a little more.

Shakra patted his heart to calm it and whistled softly to alert her. She instantly jumped back, taken by shock.

"Oh, no, don't stop on my accord go on. Reach for the maps on the top of the shelf. I'm rather busy enjoying the show." Shakra grinned.

"I suppose Yuvraj enjoyed his hunt with Rajkumari Valli." She gave him a sweet smile.

"Please tell me there is a bit of jealousy that urges you to make that question."

"Jealousy? Whatever for? I just asked as a well-wisher."

You, lying little sparrow, aren't exactly my well-wisher, are you?

"Not even in the least? What if I say that I was pretty impressed with her aim? She's just quite wonderful with a bow."

"Oh, that is going to be a great thing then. Finally, this obsession with me is going to end."

Shakra sighed at her encouraging smile. "Then, Bangaram, why are you here? If not keep an eye on me while I'm with Rajkumari Valli."

"Oh, please don't be disheartened. I'm trying to bring friendliness to the relationship. After all, we're going to be relatives."

"Really?" He asked excitedly.

"Yes. I'm going to be Valli's Vadina after all. And it seems that she has quite some of your attention."

"Valli isn't exactly my sister for you be her Vadina."

"Her brother seems to be determined to have something between himself and my father."

Shakra could feel the ugly green creature within its rear its head up. He turned around. The way Shakra was walking out, Mayurakshi quickly ran behind him and pushed him against a wall.

"Don't be childish, Yuvraj."

"Get this thing quite clear, Bangaram. You are mine."

Mayurakshi rolled her eyes, "I am aware. You're a jealous little boy."

"Look at this beard! Little boys don't grow beards, Princess."

"Your body shows the age but the mind doesn't. You're still the boy that throws tantrum when he doesn't get what he wants."

"I'm still quite well-behaved even with you not already being my wife. So, that should say something."

"Just now you were ready to kill him for even thinking of me."