Aishwarya's pov I open my eyes drowsily.. my body was paining a bit. It was morning already. What happened? Did i faint? Was that a dream?

I try to get up but couldn't as a strong muscular arm was wrapped around my waist holding me down tightly. My back pressed to his chest as we both lay on our side.

I look over my shoulder at him sleeping soundly.. this bastard...

I sigh trying to think rationally.. he looks so godly even when he sleeps. Those long eyelashes, sharp nose and jawline , his beard... Stop it Aishu! It's not important right now..

I try to move his hand without waking him up as i sit up but he pulls me down back in place with one swift move still with his eyes closed.

I felt him nuzzle in the crook of my neck groaning

" Shut up and lay down"

He spoke in his deep voice making my stomach twist in ways i didn't know was possible.

I roll my eyes and lay down without struggling. I stay quiet for a few minutes thinking deep of how things changed so fast again..

" Ranjeet .."

I spoke in barely a whisper..

" Hnn~"

He responded without moving at all

" How do u know I'm not the princess Aishwarya?"

There was silence for a bit then he responded in his deep , calm voice.. his breath hitting my neck as he spoke

" The guruji ...who brought you back. He can see beyond time and space. He told me everything.."

My heart started to beat faster of what will happen now.. but i try to calm myself down and ask again.

" Don't...you wanna ..i mean I'm not her. So.. why? I mean.. don't you wanna kill me or something to bring her back? I can't understand your reaction at all"

We were surrounded by that same silence again.

" No... I don't want her back..because i -"

Suddenly there was a knock on the door .. probably the servants.

He sighed and didn't speak further

" Sleep more.. i have to go"

He got up to wear his kurta that was lying on the floor. Suddenly i remebered I wasn't wearing my blouse and my lehenga was also messed up. I sit up immediately covering my chest with the blanket

He looks at me then my chest ..then chuckles

" I have already seen it all"

" Shut up.."

I look away as my cheeks turned red. He put his one knee on the bed towering over me and held my jaw making me look up at him

Then without any warning he sucked my lower lip once and rest his forehead over mine.

" Stay here.. I'll be back in no time"

He turned and covered the bed with the curtains then opened the door and i could hear him order the servants to not disturb me so i can sleep more.

I sigh and plop back on the bed staring at the ceiling. What do i do now? Can i go back? How do i go ba-

I sit up as the idea clicked my mind

" Shaapit Vatika!"

That's it.. I'll just have to go back there and I'll travel back in time like the last time.

I got up and had all my plan ready but ...

" Fucking asshole..."

I grumble as that idiot had me isolated in my room knowing fully well that I'll try to escape.

But I'm Aishu.. if i set my mind to something. I'll definitely achieve it...

I was roaming in my room all day waiting for night to come so i could escape. One thing was clear.. i was still virgin as I didn't feel no pain ... Yk there and.. Cough* .. smjh gye na? Bs to phir jyada detail mt suno.

It finally turned dark. I made a rope out of the curtains , bedsheet and the dupatta i could find in the room and threw it out of the window. Then slowly , very mindfully got down.

I made my way out side the palace somehow then took a horse out of the stable made for royal horses . Then get on one after wrapping a black shawl around me covering my face

I ride it until i reached the deep forest.. i kept going under the chill air and the bright moonlight with only one goal in my mind. My family...



Suddenly the horse did a backflip making both of us fall on the ground.

" Ahhhh...urghhhh"

I cry in pain as i got alot of bruises here and there. I sit up to see what exactly happened and to my worst nightmare i was surrounded by bandits in black.

They were almost six to seven.. god have mercy on me atleast once -_-

" Ohoo~ she's pretty ... We got a good loot today huh.."

For god sake.. i didn't even bring any weapon with me. Dumb me!! T-T

I stand up dusting off my clothes trying to stay calm. I need to use ny mind here.

" Give us all your money"

One of them spoke.. i roll my eyes.. money?? Bro .. I'm broke too okay! Anyways..

I remove all my jewelry and give it to them.

" There. You have it .. now lemme go"

I turn to leave but the leader spoke up

" Stop .. not so soon."

He walked closer to me and almost touched my face but i stepped back .

" It's rare to see such beauty. Let us have fun first. Then we'll let you go"

Men..oh! Men..i sigh ...

I change my whole demeanor and bring tears to my eyes

" Oh my god ....sir you are my saviour!!"

I look at him with my actor eyes

" I thought I'll die without having no fun at all. But i think god heard my prayers. Now i won't have to die like that... You'll fulfill my desires"

What a great actor i am..

"What do you mean die?" He asked

I wipe my tears dramatically..

" Actually sir ..i have a contagious skin disease. Whoever comes in contact of ne gets that disease and die in two days. That's why noone comes close to me. I'm so lonely sir~ "

They all took their steps back in disgust.. hehe.. plan succeeded

I continued acting and took a few steps towards them

" Sir please don't go away... Plz.. let's have fun"

In ancient times , diseases and superstitions were meant alot to people. That's why it'll work. I knew it.

Somehow i succeeded and they let me go as i turned to walk away. One of them spoke up

" Sardar! .. i have seen her before. I can't remember where but-"

I bite my lip in nervousness and started walking faster to just get away my horse was seriously injured so. .. I'll just have to walk.

" I remeber!! She's the new Queen!!"

Fuck!! Ranjeet!! Did you have to take over the empire? You fool..

I started running as fast as i could as they started running after me.

My feets got completely injured as i was running bare foot for so long now.

I ran through the river...it wasn't so deep.. if only i could reach the other shore of the river I'll reach shaapit vatika.





As i started running through the water.. i tripped and fell in the water getting soaking wet from head to toe.

I was panting heavily.. my whole body gave up as i was out if energy completely

I fell on my knees through the flowing river .. my head down.. i could hear the voice of bandits and their horses nearing me. So that's how I'll die...

Tears started flowing my eyes..all the emotions and frustration i have been keeping inside came out as i started crying .. blaming the god for the condition i was in..

Suddenly , i felt two strong arms holding my shoulder to make me stand on my feet.

I look up , my face stained with tears and heart beating fast, the blood from my feet mixing with the river water. The moment seemed to stop when i saw Ranjeet.

I felt a weird relief in my chest and i just ran and jumped in his arms wrapping my arms around his neck standing on my tip toes crying like a baby that found her lost mother.

He held my waist tightly picking me up a bit making me almost float in air.

He nuzzled his face in my neck breathing my scent in ..holding me like he never wanna let go.

" I'll kill you Aishwarya.. if you ever try to leave me"

His voice send a shiver send down my spine ..

" I was so scared..."

I whisper crying in his arms