Chapter 2: The Engagement (part 2) Snake of Death

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A/N: Just wanted to add that everyone looks like how they did in the books but a bit older. Aru is not really explained so she looks how she does in the cover, just older as well.

Rudra, 'Rudy', Prince of Pakistan is the cousin of Prince Aiden. Rudy mumbles something softly but I am still able to make out what he said.

"I thought you were Mini." Kara, still smiling brightly, takes my hand again and turns to Rudy.

"Now that you saw her, we have to take your future bride and get her ready for the ceremony! Please wait in the ballroom Prince Rudra." Saying this, she sets off with me to go get changed again! On our way to get ready, we bump into the rest of our sisters.

"Aru! I can't believe it's already time for you to get married!" squealed Mini. "Who is the guy you are getting engaged to?" I respond. What could I say?

"Yeah Aru!" Brynne adds.

"Spill the tea!" Nikita wiggles her eyebrows. Sheela looks at me solemnly as if she knows something. Before I can answer, Kara butts in.

"Prince Rudra of Pakistan!" Mini freezes and looks stricken. Her lower lip trembles. She turns to me and manages a small smile.

"C-Congratulations! I just remembered I have to go now!" Mini stammers and hurries off with Brynne, Sheela, and Nikita running and calling her name after her. Kara looks bemused.

"What's her deal?"

"You know they like each other!" Mini and Rudy had been secretly meeting and dating. And me, Kara, Brynne, Nikita, and Sheela, as well as our mom knew it.

"Do I?"said Kara, looking at her nails. Anyways you better get ready! The engagement ceremony will happen soon." After saying this, Kara swiftly walks away. I enter the dressing room and start getting ready. The sari I have to wear this time is even more intricate! Who in the world came up with this? It takes some time but I finally do it right! But it is way too long! I glance out a window and see an asura getting beat up by some noble. Asuras are very strong beings. But they are not the prettiest, so people tie them in metal chains that no one and nothing can break. They can only be opened with a specific key. I watched, petrified, as the noble dragged away the asura, who looked agonized. This was why I hated nobles. With the exception of my family and Rudy (excluding Kara), they were all stuck-up jerks who thought they were better than everyone. And they deffinetly did not care for the lower-caste at all. The king was the worst of all. He harmed people just for fun. I witnessed this first-hand. When one commoner said the king needed to focus on the ongoing drought more and stop neglecting his people, he was brutally killed. And I watche all this go down when I was just 10. I also have no doubt that his son is just the same. He is the prince of all of India and heir to the throne. I was interrupted from my thoughts when Anila came in. She puts her hands on her hips.

"I suppose I have to do your makeup?" I nod. The only makeup I can put on is a little bit of lipstick. Anila smacks her forehead and starts applying the makeup again. She also puts jewelry on my neck and hands, albeit a little roughly. I scowl at this. "Lady Urvashi will be escorting you this time," Says Anila. "Be careful not to mess up." Since when have I ever messed up? ... do not answer that question. After Anila finishes combing(yanking) my hair. I get up and leave the room. I see Lady Urvashi lounging on a sofa. She turns to me.

"There you are! Come along!" I bow my head as I walk, as if I was going to a funeral rather than a party. The doors open and I am seated on the throne for the future bride. Rudy is sitting next to me looking uncomfortable. I gaze around the room and see a bunch of snotty nobles boasting. I roll my eyes at this. I also spot Mini looking depressed and my other sisters(excluding Kara) sitting around her, giving words of comfort. I look away, unable to see her in this state. I spy Rudy looking at Mini with so much longing in his eyes. Just when the gifts are about to be exchanged Rudy jumps up.

"Everybody! Can I have your attention?" The crowd stops chatting and looks up. I  too look at Rudy, puzzled. "Listen! I am sorry but this engagement is not going to work out for me!" Mini, who had her head bent down, looked up. "I-I am in love with someone else! I am sorry lady Aru, but my heart belongs to someone else. That person is-is Yamini Shah!" The crowd gasps. "So, with her permission, I would like to get engaged to her! I want to spend the rest of my life with her! Yamini, will you accept my love?" Mini starts crying tears of joy and is only able to nod.

"Yes!" Me, Brynne, Nikita, and Sheela cheer. The crowd looks confused but cheers too. I get up from the throne and give the spot to Mini, who hugs me before sitting down. The festivities continue, and I join in on the party. The bride and groom gaze lovingly at each other. My mom blesses them both. Kara and Anila both look miffed and Lady Urvashi just looks confused. I laugh at this. I wished things could stay like this forever. With me and my sisters celebrating and dancing (again, excluding Kara) along with my mom. But of course, that was just wishful thinking.

A/N: And chapter 2 is completed! Like I always say, I hope you enjoyed! See ya next chapter!


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