34. Prince is back

Word Glossary:

Kanwar: Princess.

Kunwar: Prince.

Raina cautiously put her foot down the car and got down, Adya also came out.

Raina frowned after observing the place, she turned to Adya who was arranging the frill of her dress, "Adya, where are we?"

Adya said now busy with her curled hair, "We are on the backside of venue, front side is filled with lot of paparazzi."

Soon Adhvan came there and said to her sister, "Jiji sa, hurry up. Party is about to start, Bhai sa is already inside."

Adya nodded her head, they started going towards the door.

Adhvan smiled at Raina and said, "Someone is waiting for you?"

Raina looked at him with confused face, "Wh..what?? Who?"

Adhvan pointed his finger in the direction of door, it was slightly dark at that place.

They kept walking, a man was standing there with back turned towards them.

As soon as Raina saw him, she ran despite wearing heels and jumped on his back tightly hugging him.

Akshit slightly lost his balance but soon regained it.

"Monkey!!!!!", Raina exclaimed.

He freed himself from her grasp and turned to face her.

She laughed on his grumpy face but again hugged him, he scolded her, "You idiot.. I would have fallen."

She laughed and said, "But see your face is all okey , not broken."

He made a face, "Yeah..yeah."

They broke apart and then Akshit gazed her from top to bottom and then burst into laughing. Raina looked at herself in confusion.

She was wearing a red lace dress with high low cut in end.

She raised her eyebrows in confusion. He said still laughing, "Was your designer drunk when he made this dress, he even couldn't cut this dess straight. I mean just look at it, it is looking like a tail."

"Oh really monkey!!", she mocked him.

They continued to bicker for some more time standing there.

Adya wanted to stop by them but Adhvan dragged her saying that they had to go immediately.

After arguing and annoying the shit out of each other they moved in.

Raina looked around the hall in admiration. The cultural Rajasthani look was evident. Those old style lamps and colourful mirror were making the place lively.

Raina turned to find Akshit but saw him busy in conversing with few businessman, she decided to leave him there.

She walked forward only to spot her office group from Mumbai standing there talking and laughing with each other. She thought whether to go or not.

But Jeet spotted her and weaved his hand, putting her overthinking nature aside she moved towards them.

They were talking and teasing each other, suddenly a girl asked Raina, "Raina... Where are you nowadays? Your apartment is locked.. We were waiting for you today then we got to know that you have not came there."

All the officemates lived in the same apartment provided by the company.

Raina said awkwardly, "Ummm.. I actually shifted to my friend's house."

They were going to say something but party host announced them to take there seat.

She sat with them, a waiter came with juice and she took one glass.

Front tables were reserved for business man and after that employees were settled.

Host announced, "Now, welcome his highness Rana Uday Singh Rathore."

People clapped and media persons adjusted their camera just like when a soldier adjusts his gun before war.

Uday Singh Rathore came on the stage and everyone stood up in respect, of course he was the king.

He nodded his head in acknowledgement, everyone settled back on their seat.

He came near the place where mic was placed, he put his hands leisurely on the lecture table. Face stiff and posture straight, a real trait of a powerful person.

He started in his strong voice,"Good evening everyone, thank you all for coming here and making this evening even more beautiful with your presence.

As you all know that Rajputana Business Empire is more then 70 years old started by my grandfather Late Rana Jitendra Singh Rathore continued by my father Late Rana Pratap Singh Rathore. It was started with a small scale textile industry with the motive to provide employment to landless villagers and to strengthen Swadeshi Movement for independence at that time. But over the years Rajputana is ruling over textile, corporate,real estate and hotel buisness. It wouldn't have been possible without the trust and cooperation of our buisness associates."

The crowd erupted in applause , Raina was listening with her undivided attention.

When the environment calmed down a bit, he again started, "We are always in search of creative and innovative ideas from young minds. From past couple of years, a Mumbai based company named as Rathore Enterprises emerged as a new star in corporate world, no doubt the head of that company Mr. Rathore is a buisness magnet himself with an excellent mind. We are very happy to announce the merger of Rathore Enterprises with the Rajputana Corporations."

It came as a shocking news, Royals had invited evey businessperson there , even rivals too.

Earlier they wanted to collaborate with Rathore Enterprises after knowing their interest in Rajasthan but King's announcement left them numb and seething in anger internally.

The hall was all noisy now, Raina's workmates were also shocked but nonetheless they clapped.

Jatin said with a grim expression,"How could Adhiraj sir do that??"

Everybody also nodded, being a part of a successful startup was proud thing for them but merger really shocked them. Adhiraj's idea and guidance were something which were unique and most admired by them.

A thick tension settled on their table.Raina was watching them with her lips pulled in a thin line but she knew that they would be smiling after few moments.

Their attention was again drawn to the stage.

Rana Sa said, "Now , I have some personal news to share with you all . And for that I would like to call my better half, Rana Vasundhara Singh Rathore on the stage."

Soon they see the Queen climbing the stage carrying herself gracefully in an elegant saree.

Just like her husband, her face was also confident with a powerful air surrounding her.

King took few steps away so that Queen could takeover his conversation, they flashed smile to each other.

Queen greeted her guests and started with a genuine smile lingering on her face,"What would be a more proud moment for parents other than when their children are ready to take over the reign of responsibilities, not because it's their right to inherit ,but they are capable enough for it. "

She looked at her husband , again both smiled at each other, she continued, "Even we are feeling ecstatic , our children are back to their home after years, achieving what they wanted to. I would like to introduce you all to our eldest son Yuvraj Adhiraj Singh Rathore, our only daughter Kanwar Adya Singh Rathore and youngest of all Kunwar Adhvan Singh Rathore."

Everybody was shocked, people clappings and music filled the hall so do the clicking of cameras as three siblings came on the stage.

All three were holding each other, Adya and Adhvan were smiling.

The main focus was on the rising businessman Adhiraj Singh Rathore who was standing there with a straight face looking dashing in his blue Jodhpuri suit.

Being him a prince came as a shock to people but nonetheless they were happy to finally see their future king, a perfect person for the responsibility.

Queen again said, "I would like to call Rohan Bajpeyi on the stage."

Rohan climbed on the stage and touched the feet of elder couple. Queen signalled him to stand beside Adhiraj which he did gladly.

"Rohan, you have been standing beside Adhiraj from the start. You have proved my son that friend in need is friend indeed.", she praised him.

He put his hand on his heart bowed his head a little in acknowledgement.

King came and took the mic, "We all have to retire one day, I also decided to do it. Yuvraj Adhiraj Singh Rathore is taking over the CEO of Rajputana Business Empire. Well he was expected to do it earlier but he wanted to build his future on his own. As he had created his own company, this is the perfect time to take over the reign.

Thanks again for coming here and sharing our happiness. Enjoy the party gentlemen and ladies."

With that party started in full swing.

Half hours later, Raina found herself dragging by Akshit to the dance floor.

Media was drifted away, elder business persons were also having their dinner. Hall was mainly filled with young age people now.

With dim lights, couples were swaying on the soft music. Raina was sulking as Akshit was twirling her around. Last time she danced like this in her farewell and truth to be told it was disaster. She ended up slapping her dance partner due to his inappropriate ways.

Music changed so do the partners. Next she found herself in the arms of Adhvan, he smiled at her and asked, "So?? You appointed drunk designer. Is it?"

She looked at him, he was making fun of her conversation with Akshit.

She laughed and said, "Ahhh.. Don't mind Akshit. He is crazy."

Adhvan made a face and said, "Actually you both are crazy."

She laughed on his comment, Adhvan didn't missed the happy glow on her face.

Again song changed and she changed her partner. She looked up to find two intense eyes staring back at her.

Raina smiled awkwardly at him, her gaze fell on his face. His usual grown beard was trimmed to style.

His moustache and stubble at jaw was perfectly dressed complementing his sharp features.

She looked down nervously. Sure this wasn't something she wished, dancing with your boss was extremely weird for her. Adhiraj had placed his one hand on her mid back and other was grasping her comparatively small one in his palm.

Her long brown hair was open today covering the her slender back.

Her long hair was something that attracted him when he first saw her with her hair in that yellow saree.

He could feel their softness too as those brown locks were covering his hand which was placed on her back.

All this while her attention was focused on his brooch. Not knowing what to do, she was continuously staring at it.

He twirled her and pulled her towards him. He back touched his chest and she shivered a bit. She was never the touchy person so it made her a little uncomfortable.

He sensed her turmoil and decided to spare the poor soul. He dropped his hands and took a step away.

Raina looked at him surprised because the song was not ended yet.

He said again looking at her deeply, "It was nice having a dance with you Ms. Raina but I would have to go."

She nodded her head but Adhiraj was waiting for her words, she realised her stupidity,"Feelings are mutual sir. And congratulations."

He raised his one eyebrow still looking at her but said after a minute, "Thanks Ms. Raina."

Raina looked down again, his always intense eyes always made her nervous. It felt like his gaze was looking past her soul.

He started going away from her, he chuckled coldly adjusting his watch and muttered, "Feelings are mutual. Is that so Raina??"

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