Ruhanika pov
I was getting ready wearing a saree thinking about how much all of us have suffered
Despite of hardship and darkness with lack of family warmth we all are standing at the heights of success
A big applause goes to Rajvansh too
If they didn't have fuelled my inner fire ,I wouldn't have been here
Soon I got ready wearing a white plain embroidery saree with open hairs and with no makeup except lip balm
I walked out of my room I don't know how I am going to do it here but I can't disobey Jojo
As soon as I went down I saw everyone still there
Don't they have their own business, I rolled my eyes feeling everyones attention on me
I saw raghav signalling me I went down and my eyes fell on reyansh he was looking at me no actually admiring me but I know it's fake
With my cold facade I asked his mother
"Can you take me there I want to do some rituals"
She replied with a nod , showing me the way towards the room
I saw everyone following us like, I singhed High
I went inside and saw it didn't change at all the same design the same walls
Nostalgia hits me I saw shivling in the centre of the room decorated with gold diamonds and heavy chunari
The smell of chandan ( sandalwood) makes the atmosphere and mind calm, the sense of purity and devotion is essanced making our souls pure with devotion
( I can't find the exact same so please imagine it )
I asked them " if you don't mind can I remove everything '
Despite my cold grudges, I can't dis respect culture
They nodded yes with a small smile
I romed my eyes to every face and wasn't able to find her
I looked over raghav to empty the room because this ritual can't be performed in front of them
he asked politely
" Can you please give us privacy as this is a sacred ritual for us which holds means to us "
They looked at us for a few seconds
reyansh replied "as you wish "
Which was more like an announcement for his family to grant us privacy
They all went out ,me and raghav were now alone in the room
Soon we connected the call to the priest who was going to chant the mantras
I joined my hands and started my Pooja thanking lord Shiva for always being there for me and my family giving me courage at my most difficult time soon rudra Abhishek ritual was ended and now it was time for tandav
"Tandav" is an energetic and expressive dance style from India. It's known for its dynamic movements , usually about gods and goddesses. It's performed to convey different emotions like strength, devotion, or victory.
The song started
( I request you all to plug ear phones and play the song har har Mahadev from shivay for a better experience)
As I twirled in the midst of the Tandav, memories of the past six years flooded my mind.
My journey had been tumultuous, marked by poverty and loneliness. I was just a girl alone on the streets, with no family or support.
Tears welled up in my eyes as I danced, reminiscing about the hardships I had endured.
How I got to meet Jojo at the road how kritika cried for water and food
Tears started to welled up in my eyes and the song itself gives shiver
How she was molested,yes we both were at the same night when I last came to raghvanshi palace
I missed my mom my dad I can't remember there face but a blur imaged was printed in my mind
From a life buried in despair, I've risen to reign as the undisputed queen of this empire.
Soon the song ended after my tandav I fell down with a loud thud because of less energy and tears never left me
And a mere whisper passed through my mouth
"Harr harr mahadev "
Author pov
As they emerged from the room, all eyes turned to Raghav supporting Ruhanika, tears streaming down her face.
Reyansh, unable to contain his emotions any longer, swept her into his arms in bridal style and gently laid her on the sofa.
The sight left everyone in astonishment as Reyansh, after years, revealed his deeply buried emotions for her.
" Ruhh di are you okay, what happened to you " hanvita asked in broken voice
the twins came and sat down looking at her with tears in their small baby eyes
All the family members were in aw looking at them
Reyansh roared over his lungs making every single soul shivered in his aura
" Call the doctor now in 5 min and get the medical box now "
"She is fine she didn't had food since 16 hours"
Raghav said shivering yet with enough confidence to form a sentence
Reyansh last string of paitence broke
Hearing this he stood up and marched towards raghav looking at him with red shot eyes
Raghav was shivering till now in the presence and admit of his aura
Reyansh came dangerously near raghav and held his collar in his fist
And looked dead into his eyes and questioned with his darkest voice
" Who the hell are you to stop me , and why the hell she didn't had her food ?"
Till now the kids were escorted in the room through their nanny after a lot of struggle to convince them
Riddhima too went to look after kids and smaira as she was not well and was overdosed over her sleep
Raghav was almost on the verge of losing his soul out of his body looking at his intense yet dead red shot eyes
He shuttered saying
" let me do it please trust me ,ruhanika will not like it if anyone interferes with her business and let me get her food"
He somehow got himself free from reyansh grip
He went with the maid in the kitchen
Reyansh get back to ruhanika and held her hands in his hands tightly like he will never let her go away
Looking at this Nikita was loosing her mind looking at the scenario getting unfold ,she was afraid to lose him
As Raghav approached, Ruhanika regained her composure, finding solace in the familiar gaze of his hazel brown eyes, her favorite.
She felt a sense of calm wash over her as she looked into his concerned eyes.
Just as Reyansh was about to speak, Ruhanika abruptly pulled away from him, turning to Raghav and requesting her food.
He handed her the plate looking at it everyone was shock confused
It has just rice with a lot of chilli powder
bade papa of reyansh asked " what are you eating it is not good for you and it looks so spicy you won't be able to tolerate it"
Prajyot continued saying" yess you don't eat this spicy food "
She looked at them for a fine minutes and burst into fits of humours laughters
Holding her stomach she continues laughing
Everyone looked at her with puzzled and concerned face only to get to pale after her confession
" really where were your concern when we had this for the whole year just to not die with hunger "
Their astonishment was palpable, particularly evident in Reyansh's demeanor.
His beloved was enduring a journey through hell, a reality known to all.
Even the slightest hint of discomfort would bring her to tears, yet now she consumed it all with a stoic resolve.
Sensing Reyansh's impending inquiry, Ruhanika swiftly redirected the conversation, requesting to be shown the way to the garden.
With a silent exchange of questioning glances, they watched as Raghav and Ruhanika departed, leaving them to ponder the events that had unfolded.
Vidyut broke the ice with a lot of power and went to check on her
As he stepped outside, Vidyut was taken aback to see Ruhanika sitting alone on the cold ground, quietly eating her meal.
His eyes widened with concern as he observed his once sensitive baby sister displaying a newfound strength.
Before he could intervene, Raghav approached and pleaded with him to respect Ruhanika's privacy and allow her to proceed as she wished.
Standing there silently, tears welled up in Vidyut's eyes as he watched his sister, realizing the depth of his regret for leaving her alone.
He knew he would never forgive himself for his past actions.
Unable to bear the sight any longer, he turned away and retreated back inside the palace, leaving everyone bewildered by his sudden departure.
Ignoring their inquiries, he made his way upstairs to his room, consumed by his remorse.
Meanwhile, outside, Raghav's arrival diverted the attention away from Vidyut's emotional turmoil, prompting everyone to gather near the garden, curious about the unfolding events.
They all understand the situation and all headed towards the dinning table
. However, Reyansh remained restless, his heart yearning to see her, to envelop her in a comforting embrace, and to assure her of her safety and his unwavering support.
His thoughts were broke when hanvita came crying " popi is she okay na I want to see her please popi "
His shock was palpable as he witnessed Hanvita, who had never shed a tear before, now crying.
Reacting swiftly, he enveloped her in a comforting hug, soothing her until she regained her composure.
Despite of the feeling restless for just a mere confirmation of ruhanika health
Reyansh headed towards the dinning with hanvita in his arms secured with warmth
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