The Royal Beast & His Caged Princess (The Royal Beast #1)

CHAPTER - 32.2

"I'm his Bhabhi sa, of course he can, anyways I'm going, don't punish Avyan", she said but he didn't nod... "say yes please", she said, and he shook his head... "Rana sa... please", she whined, and he again shook his head...

"Ask rightfully, what do you want??", he asked, and she understood what he wants...

"You are not punishing Avyan, Rana sa", she ordered and rushed out with the empty coffee cup and plate making him smile widely...

She entered the hallway and gave the soiled vessels to the servants before moving to her brother-in-law and mother-in-law who are walking to and fro in tension... she chuckled at their tension, her inner self mocked her that she is equally afraid of her husband's icy tone and she couldn't agree more...

"Avyan relax, he wouldn't punish you, I talked to him...", Isha said walking towards them, Avyan and Amruta sighed in relief and the next second Avyan glared at his sister-in-law...

"Why would you do that Bhabhi sa??", he asked making his way to her...

"It's your brother who did that, he cupped my mouth from talking, what am I supposed to do?? Next time wait till I say 'hello' before starting with your blabber...", Isha said

"She is right, it's your fault", Amruta sided with her daughter-in-law

"Ma, you can't side with Bhabhi sa every time...", Avyan whined...

"Your Bhabhi sa herself will side with you, stop whining", Amruta said making Isha chuckle... the three of them had some fun having their snacks and after an hour or so, Amruta and Isha left to make dinner, Avyan demanded any of his favourite dishes to make up for the terror he had to bear, Isha giggled at his choice of words for his brother and agreed to make it...

At dinner, when Abhyansh spotted Avyan's favourite dishes, he glared at his brother who lowered his head in fear... Isha kept his hand on her husband's palm shaking her head, asking him not to kill his brother with his eyes... Abhyansh sighed and had his dinner and left to his study...

"Rani sa, interior designers are here with all the designs...", a servant told Isha...

"I'm coming in a minute... ask them to sit", she said sighing deeply...

Avyan and Amruta chuckled seeing Isha's expressions... she already told them about her conversation with her husband regarding the kitchen...

"He is too much... I just said it like that, I thought we would be discussing it", Isha whined...

"You have problem with his sweet gestures too?? Stop whining and go select", Amruta said, "I'll clear this, Avyan go and help your Bhabhi sa in deciding", Amruta added and both the brother-in-law and sister-in-law looked at each other's faces sighing...

"Don't worry Bhabhi sa... I'll help you, I understand your feelings, don't worry", Avyan offered his sympathies, she could find amusement and fun in his tone and glared at him...

"Yeah, I shouldn't have saved you in the evening", she said, and Avyan joined his palms in front of her...

"No please, don't take such harsh decisions, I was just trying to cool off the air", he said, and she laughed out...

Both of them sat and the interior designer explaining everything showing the suitable designs to Isha and Avyan...

"Rani sa, since you have a lot of space in your chamber, these designs would look rich and elegant", the designer explained to Isha...

"These are good, but I want something simple, a homely one, since it's not the main kitchen, what do you say Avyan", Isha asked her brother-in-law

"Ji Bhabhi sa, I too think the same...", Avyan said and turned to the designer "but the designs should match the other grandeur things in the king's chamber, so you should find something that satisfies both the purposes", Avyan told the designer...

"Yes Yuvraj, we have something similar to your requirements, how about these??", the designer asked showing another book of designs that both Isha and Avyan liked...

"Okay, we'll decide within these and let you know tomorrow, can I return this book tomorrow?? I need to show this to Rana sa", Isha said

"Of course, Rani sa... I'll come tomorrow, call me whenever you are available", the designer said and left from there...

"When did they see our chamber?? They came prepared...", Isha said

"In the evening, when you and ma are cooking in the kitchen... you should know by now, my bhai sa wouldn't like to delay things, especially when it comes to his wife...", Avyan teased and Isha glared at him... "okay okay, sorry Bhabhi sa, by the way, why did you take this?? Bhai sa asked you to decide alone right??", Avyan asked

"Why should I suffer alone?? It's his responsibility to select too, I'll make him do this whole night", she said plotting her revenge making her brother-in-law laugh at her...

She suddenly got excited remembering her date with her husband...

"Avyan... you know, I'm going out with your bhai sa tomorrow, I'm so excited, we are going out for the first time...", Isha said surprising Avyan, he looked very happy for his brother and sister-in-law...

"Wow... enjoy Bhabhi sa... stay happy always, seeing you smile this widely gives so much peace to me", Avyan said, and she could see the genuineness in his eyes, she felt herself lucky to get such a loving and understanding brother-in-law...

Both of them bid byes and dispersed to their respective chambers... Isha gave the designer book and made her husband see every design along with her, who didn't want to but did it for his wife... and after an hour, both of them selected the design with some minor changes... Abhyansh knew that this is it at the first glance but he didn't want to spoil the process for his wife, so he kept glancing at other designs for an hour...

The next day, Isha got ready in a suit, she wore a light colour suit with a floral dupatta, and he wore his usual 3-piece suit...

Seeing her full sleeves, he is again reminded of his cruel act of burning her wrist...

"Tomorrow we'll meet a dermatologist, come home early, he will come home...", he said suddenly, and she frowned in confusion

"Dermatologist?? Why??", She asked confused...

"He'll suggest some ways for the scar on your wrist, you can wear whatever you want once you get free of it", he said, and she sighed seeing him regret again...

"Rana sa... it's fine... I normally wear full sleeves, I like it this way... don't think much about it, I'm not suffering in any way... yeah, but can't say the same if you be like this", she said setting his collar... he liked her taking so much liberty...

"Okay then, I won't be like this, but still we are meeting the doctor tomorrow...", he said, his tone turning into commanding in the end leaving Isha with no option except for agreeing...

"Okay, let's leave now...", she said, and he nodded... "Rana sa, will the security follow us in the mall too??", she asked getting into the car...

"Yes, why??", he said, and her face paled...

"I won't be comfortable, if this is the case, I would have shopped online", she said getting disappointed, but she can't ask her husband to stop the security, it's a protocol, she knew he wouldn't do it even if she asked but he surprised her...

"Bhairav, you and the security stay outside, surround all the mall exits, including the emergency ones, did you get the place thoroughly checked??", he asked Bhairav

"Yes Hukum (your highness), but still I think....", Bhairav started but Abhyansh cut him...

"I know what I'm doing", he said dismissing Bhairav...

"Ji Hukum...", Bhairav bowed, and Abhyansh closed the partition in between them and Isha kissed his cheek squealing in happiness...

"Rani sa... aren't you becoming too brave?? It might get dangerous for you", he whispered in his husky tone tinting her cheeks

"Sorry...", she apologized getting shy...

"I'm not at all complaining...", he said kissing her cheeks and pecking her lips... "but next time, you should kiss me here....", he said kissing her lips making her blush...

she broke the kiss and got away from him, but he pulled her to his side, holding her in his embrace and this time she didn't protest realizing his strong grip on her...

"Rana sa, won't they recognize you??", Isha asked

"No, they won't, but they would definitely, if you call me Rana sa, don't call me that even by mistake", he said in fake seriousness, but she believed him...

"Okay, I'll keep that in mind...", she said, and he laughed internally but didn't correct her, he wanted to wait and see what she would call him...

They reached the biggest mall in the city, Abhyansh thought of clearing the mall, but he knew his wife wouldn't be happy with that, so he avoided that idea, and his prediction got right when she expressed her displeasure of even having the security around them...

He took of his suit jacket, waistcoat, and tie and took off his shirt off the tuck, opened the top two buttons, and ruffled his hair making it a bit rough, then opened the partition, Bhairav gave him a cap and he put it on, Isha kept looking at her husband with wide eyes, he looked shockingly hot in that casual look... he winked at her and got down before opening the door for his wife, he doesn't want his guards to open the door for her as that would attract attention...

Isha held his extended palm and got down feeling the butterflies in her stomach seeing her husband's gesture... he is trying to become her husband and not a king and she loved and appreciated his every little gesture... she would remember every second of that day, thought she...

After Isha got down, their car left the premises following the security guard's instructions for parking like any other cars so that none suspect them...

When they entered the entrance, the female security guard stopped her...

"Ma'am, females should come from the entrance, and get your bag checked...", she said politely but Isha got afraid as it's her first time visiting a place like that, and Abhyansh understood it...

"Isha, go there, and put your bag on that belt, and go to that cabin, the female would run a check with the metallic detector in her hand, nothing to be afraid of love... hm??", he said softly and she nodded with a smile... she understood her husband is displaying this extreme patience for her, otherwise he would have gotten the whole mall shut or got them inside within the next few seconds with a single phone call, and she really appreciated his efforts...

She did as he said and felt proud after getting done with the security check... but Abhyansh didn't come, and she got afraid thinking someone recognized him whereas he is still getting checked as there are more people in men's line

"Sir, please take the cap off", the guard asked

"No", he said in his strong and dominant tone which scared the poor guard, King or not, his power always scares the opponent...

"Y..You can go sir, no problem", the guard said and Abhyansh walked away...

Isha calmed down seeing him making his way towards her...

"I thought someone recognized you, you didn't even put a mask or anything to cover your face, what if someone recognizes you??", Isha asked

"They won't, I look a lot different right now from the pictures on magazines or in the news... also, I don't need to wear anything except for confidence, be confident like no one would recognize me, then no one will... no one will think the king will come to a place like this, even if they recognize me, they would think I'm just a look-alike of the king, trust me", he said and she giggled at his explanation...

"Let's go then", she said holding his palm and he smiled at her excitement... he wanted to take this as a chance and buy her everything...

They went to an Indian store, she liked a lot of things but asked him not to buy anything as nothing would suit the party... he asked the salesgirl to put aside all that his wife liked and the girl nodded, though she thought he is not being serious...

Isha and Abhaynsh left from there and the next moment, Bhairav and another man came there, and collected all the bags after paying for the clothes shocking the salesgirl...

"Why don't you wear a gown, Isha??", he asked

"Ran...", she cupped her face before calling him Rana sa, he chuckled at her cuteness... "but how can I wear a gown, I haven't worn one since my childhood", she said

"It will look very good on you, try it love ", he said making her blush...

"What if I fell down?? I'm scared", Isha said

"You won't, just try it, we'll buy it only if you are comfortable", he said and she nodded... they went to the western dress wing, Abhyansh picked a few dresses and asked her to try them...

"Rana sa, I don't think they would fit me, they are too small for me, I don't think I'm that thin...", she said

"Trust me, they will fit you, and your size is perfect, go and try, call me if you need any help", he said and she went inside reluctantly, her purpose of shopping is different before coming there, but she is enjoying all the attention she is receiving from her husband, so she just decided to go with the flow...

She wore the first dress her husband gave her; she is confident that it wouldn't fit her but surprisingly it did and she loved how she looked... she opened the door to show it to her him... It was a floor length pale pink gown, the silk cloth made it so appealing, it has a V neck in the front with loose half sleeves, perfectly fit by beltlike structure at the waist and the rest of the length freely flowing over.

Abhyansh's eyes stuck at her, all he wanted to do is pull her into his arms and hide her forever, he called Bhairav and vacate all the male species in the particular section without anyone's knowledge and hung up...

Isha is about to come out, but he rushed to her and pulled her inside the trial room, she observed how the girls were looking at her, specially at her husband, she is observing them from the time they entered the wing... okay, he is extremely good-looking, doesn't mean they stare at my man... she thought...

She closed the trial room door shut shocking her husband, he is not in favour of PDA ever, his only intention is to make her stay in the trial room until all the male species went out of the shop, but his wife surprised him shutting the door, she is jealous seeing the females staring at her husband...

"Irada kya hai Rani sa??(What's in your mind Rani sa??)", asked Abhyansh with a smirk... Isha blushed hearing his tone...

"I didn't mean that... woh... they are staring at you, and I didn't like it", she said innocently, and he smirked...

"Since you already shut the door, let's do what they must be imagining we are doing", saying this he placed his lips on her kissing her wildly... "you are right, you can't wear these dresses...", he said breaking the kiss and her face paled... "you look too hot, extremely gorgeous, and I'll pull every man's eyeballs if they look at you...", Abhyansh said kissing her again...

"But I want to wear this now, I'm very comfortable in it, and I think I look good and decent", she said looking at herself in the mirror... Abhyansh hugged her from behind placing his face on her shoulder staring at her in the mirror...

"You look so good Isha ... I can't let any man see you like this...", Abhyansh said

"Please Rana sa... please please...", she said pecking his lips...

"Okay, we'll see other dresses, and let's see if I could find something I could tolerate another man see you in", he said, she sighed at his possessiveness...

He went out and gave her another dress, but she giggled seeing the dress he first gave her... she wore the wine colored ankle length gown... and absolutely loved it on her, she opened the door and came out in it.... not only Abhyansh, but the salesgirls too kept staring at her as the dress fit her figure perfectly and she looked absolutely gorgeous, her divine beauty attracting even the females making them envy her, above all that, her innocence and kind smile adding to her beauty...

"You'll be the death of me", Abhyansh said pulling her to him making her gasp, he's never a fan of PDA but she is making him go out of control...

"I liked it a lot", Isha said looking at herself...

"It looks stunning but you are not wearing that to the party, wear the one I gave you now", he said and she pouted but he didn't budge... she went inside and came out wearing the round collar neck black floral frock he gave her... she looked very pretty in that as well but she looked hot and se*y in the wine-coloured gown though there's nothing exposing in it...

"This is nice too, but I liked the previous one", she said but he shook his head, she turned her head, he gave her a few more dresses and she tried everything with a sad pout, but he didn't budge, there's no way he would let her look so beautiful and go alone to a party...

She decided to buy the floral frock, and leave the rest as her husband approved only a few and that is the best among them...

"Pack this one please", she said

"Everything my wife tried and touched", Abhyansh said putting his black card on the table shocking the staff...

"Ra... you don't have to buy all that, some of them, I didn't even like...", she said

"I'm not letting anyone wear what you tried, they would stay in our chamber even though you don't use them....", he whispered making her blush...

"But it's waste of money...", Isha said trying to stop him...

"I earn enough to waste, don't bother", he said arrogantly, she glared at him... some girls are having the best moment of their life staring the Greek god and his arrogance while some thought what an arrogant man but none of their opinions mattered to Abhyansh, they would change their opinions if they knew this is the same man who built schools, hospitals, and every necessary thing for them and protects them like a father, their very own king Abhyansh Singh Ranawat...

All the staff together had to pack all the dresses...

"How can we carry all these??", Isha whined

"I'll carry them, you relax", saying this he took all the bags in both his hands and gestured for Isha to move, and he followed her making the women go in awe...

Few of his men came and collected the bags before he dragged her to the jewellery store...

"No, I'm not buying anything now, you are too much, what's the need to buy all those dresses...", Isha said

"It's fine, now don't be mad...", he said, and she sighed

"Only if you promise to listen to me??", she asked, and he nodded making her smile...

After roaming a few stores, she took him to an Indian saree shop... he secretly bought everything she liked not to make her upset... she instantly liked the saree for her mother-in-law, but she wants her husband to select for her mother-in-law like he did years back for her birthday...

" Ansh, how is it??", she asked excitedly... he looked at her wide-eyed... did his wife just have a nickname for him?? She cupped her mouth realizing what she did... she didn't understand how that name came to her mouth; she is suddenly remembered of her dream and her cheeks instantly heated up... "I... I can't call you Rana sa or with your name, they would figure out who you are", she covered but he kept staring at her...

"You are gonna call me that every time when we are alone from now, understood Isha?? ", he asked getting dangerously close to her... she nodded getting afraid he would kiss her publicly though he wouldn't... he moved away deciding to kiss her to his heart's content once they get into their car...

"Tell me, how is that??", she asked

"It's good but it's for older women, don't think it would suit you", he said, and she nodded...

She suddenly observed him looking at a saree keenly... she could see the affection in his eyes, and she instantly understood that he is imagining his mother in that royal blue plain saree with a heavy border filled with golden embroidery... his mother looked beautiful in blue colour, this saree looks so beautiful, thought he...

"Perfect... I'll take that", Isha said, bringing him out of his reverie, he is shocked to see her pointing at the saree he is staring at...

"No, that won't look good on you", he said

"Who said it's for me, it's for Ragini's mother... she would be there for the anniversary, she needs to be appreciated for the success her daughter achieved... don't you think??", Isha said, she knew when Abhyansh sees his mother wearing that saree, he would know she lied to him but Isha decided to bear his anger... all she wanted is to see her mother-in-law happy...

"Still, select another saree... I think you should gift her something more expensive", he said

"No, this is the best, I want this only", she is adamant... before he could say anything she asked the shopkeeper to pack the saree...

Abhyansh stared at the saree while the shopkeeper folded it and handed it to Isha...

"Hm... pay for it...", she said, he doubted if she is getting it for his mother, but how would she know his mother's birthday, he made sure no one talks about it, and he is sure his mother wouldn't say it by herself but still he wanted to be sure not to buy the saree for his mother...

"It's your gift for Ragini's mother, you should pay yourself", Abhyansh said

"Well, my husband earns enough to even waste, so why would I pay?? You will pay... take money from him sir", she said the last part to the cashier and left with the saree bag leaving Abhyansh to pay... Isha 1 Abhyansh 0

"Is that really for Ragini's mother?? Isha, tell me the truth??", he asked after coming out after paying the bill...

"Yes it is, but why do you ask??", she kept her best innocent face, Abhyansh just hoped his wife didn't do what he is thinking off though that's very unlikely as it's impossible for her to know about his mother's birthday... but Isha accidentally saw Amruta's saree diary, she pinned the saree catalogue and wrote dates and years on it when Abhyansh gave her the sarees, they are some beautiful memories she saved of her son, and Isha happened to see that...

"Rana sa, I'm hungry", she said, and he acted like looking around to find anyone hearing her calling him 'Rana sa'

"Don't call me that, people would hear... call me by my name, the one you gave me", he said, and she blushed

"Okay, I'll call you by your name...", she said but didn't say anything disappointing him...

They went to the food court and started having food, he let Isha eat everything only after he received a 'safe' message from Bhairav who kept an eye on the kitchen and cooks...

"Ran... umm try this, this is so good", she said but he acted like he didn't hear her... " Abhyansh… try this", she said forwarding the spoon which he ate happily, she called him by his name for the second time in their more than one and half year of marriage...

"Keep calling me by name at least, if not 'Ansh', it feels so good", Abhyansh said

"No way, this is only till we are here, I don't want people to find out who you are", she said, and he huffed...

After eating, he wants to take her to a movie, but he received a call, the news about him roaming with his wife in a mall freely without security is leaked...

" Isha... we have to leave now... stick to my side...", he said pulling her... the owner came behind them for bill, but before he could catch them, Bhairav threw some cash and rushed behind the king and queen...

Abhyansh rushed to the nearest entrance gate along with Isha...

"Sir, exit is that way...", the guard said....

"Let us go...", Abhyansh said in his stern tone, but the guard didn't budge... he looked at the bag in Isha's hand... "did you pay for it?? Show me the bill", the guard said trying to snatch the bag from Isha's hand and that's the last string for Abhyansh's patience...

"BHAIRAV...", Abhyansh screamed taking off his cap and throwing it on the floor...

"Hukum... I will clear this in a second...", Bhairav said, and the guard shivered realizing what a grave mistake he did...

"Maharaj... please forgive me, forgive me...", the guard pleaded, Abhyansh left holding Isha's hand and got Isha seated in the car which is waiting for the entrance, and he got in from the other side, and their convoy followed them...

After reaching near the palace, did Abhyansh calm down... he could face any attack if he is alone, he is afraid for his wife, what if something happens to his wife???

"Rana sa... what happened??", she asked after realizing he calmed down...

"The news got leaked to my rivals, an attack was planned, but now everything is fine, it's sorted...", he said, he didn't want to lie to her, as she already heard Bhairav talking to the other security personnel while clearing the way for them...

"Oh... what will happen to that security guard??", she asked, she knew her husband wouldn't leave him as if they didn't get out on time, something major would have happened and all because the guard didn't let them go... "it's not his fault, he is doing his duty, he let us go and also apologized to you as soon as he got to know who you are", she defended him...

"He cannot insult you like that, even he didn't know you are the queen, he shouldn't be insulting a customer like that, the mall is super secured, no one could leave with an item without paying the bill, how could he blame you of stealing??", Abhyansh fumed

"He didn't, he just asked to show the bill... leave it Rana sa", she said

"You didn't realize his accusatory tone?? I'm not going to leave him... but don't worry, Bhairav will just teach a lesson on how to treat people, nothing major", Abhyansh said, and Isha rolled her eyes...

"Bhairav will teach him how to treat people as if he knew how to", Isha muttered but Abhyansh heard, he smiled hearing her...

"Don't murmur, and yes, Bhairav will teach him, any problem??", he asked

"No, what problem will I have?? But the guard shouldn't be injured physically or mentally, promise me", she asked forwarding her palm, Abhyansh glared at her, but she didn't budge... having no option, he promised her...

They reached home and from there Abhyansh left to sort the person who planned the attack, he would have ignored if he is alone as no one is injured but the attack was planned when his wife is with him and he couldn't tolerate that, he always excluded his rival's families, he played fair and expected his opponents to do the same, when they don't, he knew how to deal with them...

I sha took the saree and specially designed and stitched a blouse for Amruta according to her tastes, she is so excited to give this gift to her mother-in-law, she wanted to see the happiness on her face... she is done with all the work just 2 days before Amruta's birthday...

Isha came in the evening, freshened up, and went down where Amruta and Avyan sat in the hall...

"Bhabhi sa, I'm waiting for you... where are my snacks?? You are late today", Avyan complained

"Don't be a spoiled brat, she got late at work today... if you are so eager, go and help her in the kitchen..." Amruta reprimanded her son...

"Ma... I will help if Bhabhi sa let me...", Avyan said

"Okay, stop it both of you, ma... guess what??", Isha said, and Amruta and Avyan smiled seeing her excited face...

"What?? Got a promotion??", Avyan guessed

"Sm... no... ma you guess", Isha said looking excitedly at Amruta

"Um... wait, Oh my god! Are you pregnant?? Thank you, Krishna ji...", Amruta jumped excitedly embarrassing Isha...

"Ma... no... stop it please", Isha whined trying to hide her red cheeks...

"Then tell me yourself", Amruta said getting disappointed, she really wanted a grandchild who would represent her elder son, she had no hopes of getting back her son in this life, at least wants to see his replica in his son and get happy...

"I got a gift for you... tell me how it is??", Isha said opening the box...

Amruta's eyes welled up looking at the saree, she could feel that it's selected by her son looking at it, but that's impossible... suddenly Amruta's eyes widened in fear, why did her daughter-in-law suddenly bring her a saree?? Did she know it's her birthday in 2 days, but how will she know??

"Beta, why a saree for me so suddenly, I have so many sarees", Amruta said

"Well, this is a very special saree ma, and what do you mean why?? What did you think?? I wouldn't know if you won't say, I know it's your birthday in 2 days and this saree is selected by your son, I have already designed the blouse, try it and tell me if you need any changes, I'll make the alterations", Isha said but Avyan and Amruta stood shocked at the revelation... Avyan was the one who came out of the shock first...

"Oh god! Bhabhi sa, what did you do?? Let's hide this before bhai sa could...", Avyan's words were interrupted by Abhyansh's loud scream...

" RANI SA... HOW DARE YOU??", Abhyansh's voice boomed in the whole hall, the saree fell from Amruta's hand due to shivering... Isha started shivering badly looking at her husband's monster anger...