The Stolen Princess- Royal Love 2

Chapter-27

Veer,

The celebrations lasted post midnight. I couldn't be happier, my son is a lucky guy. He will grow up under the influence of such strong people, specially females. Ananya, a woman who uses her brain in even worse of conditions . Dipika, I have never seen or met someone so empathetic and sacrificing . Mom and Granny, two females who stood strong in worse and at the end Sitara, the girl all of us are indebted for life, I know she will make him a man stronger than any of us. I am aware why bhai appointed her as his guard, she can teach him things which none of us can. I smiled watching Sitara hugging him, I guess Vikram is the only male she smiles at. He turned and locked his eyes with mine, I smiled and he started walking to me. Coming close he lifted his arms, I scooped him up. He rubbed his eyes laying his head on my shoulder, ''Okay you are sleepy, lets find your mom.'' He just rubbed his face once on jacket before settling down. My eyes looked around for Dipu, I could neither find Dipu nor Ananya. Now where did they vanish,  before I could move to look around for them , I found my lovely wife walking towards me with Rolli in her arms, ''Where were you?'' I asked

''Just here . I think we should put them to sleep.'' She said pecking Rolli, who looked no where in mood to sleep. Tempted, I pinched her cheeks , she squealed annoyed and that made me pinch again. Dipu slapped my hand, ''Stop it, she doesn't like it.''

''How do you know.'' I asked

''Look at that tiny royal frown, its the sign for you to back off.'' I smiled looking at my tiny niece who had her fists clutched around Dipu's dress and her light eyes focused on me as if keeping a watch if I was going to repeat my audacity. I wanted to laugh at her, but true her royal highness Princess Aahana looked pissed. Leaning I pecked her forehead, ''Where is Ananya?''

''With Raksah, I thought why not let them have some friends time.'' She replied but her eyes didn't meet mine. I realized , it was quite some time I didn't see Raksha as well. I felt something was not right, before I could ask, Adi's voice distracted me, ''Veer, we are leaving. Just wanted to  thank you for the lovely party.'' Smiling I hugged my friend, it was a pleasure to have him around. He caressed Vikram's head and then turned to Dipu, ''Good night Dipika.'' She just nodded, looking miffed. Adi caressed the back of Rolli's head and I felt Dipu stepping back,that was little disturbing . For now I ignored, but decided to speak about it later. 

''I will give her back to Ananya.'' Dipika said walking off. Guess she read the doubt on my face. After last of the guests left , we gradually retired to our rooms. Vikram had dozed off as evening left him tired . I watched as Dipu removed her ornaments. ''Did Adi do something to hurt you.''

Her movements immediately stopped, confirming my doubts. After a second she replied, ''Nothing like that.'' 

''Then why do you look shocked?''

'' I was just surprised at your question.'' Quickly changing her attire, she placed her head on my shoulder, ''I feel exhausted.'' She must be, we all have been busy for quite sometime. Pulling her close , i switched of the lights

***

''Bhai what are these?'' I asked reading the legal papers bhai handed over to me.

''My gift to my Vikram.'' He  replied 

''Bhai, this property is the one you asked me get renovated for a high end resort.'' he nodded, ''to gift it to Vikram?'' He nodded again.

''Wow! its me who did that hard work and its him enjoying it. Not fair.'' I whined he frowned at me. ''Stop being jealous.''  He said giving me a playful punch. But I was jealous, I worked too hard on to it. Bhai had handed me the responsibility  when Dipu was away. It was a sandstone building lying deserted for years. The owners wanted to wash their hands off it as it was difficult to maintain the 100 yr old structure. I fell in love with it, and now it goes to my son. Not fair.