Note - Do read the note before going any further, it's very important...

Hey people, long time I know, I was contemplating about posting the further chapters here or not, frankly I'm very disappointed and hurt by some rude comments people are posting. I only had one question, Not to be rude or anything, if people have so much problem with this book, why are they reading it ?? Then I thought, its easily available that's the reason criticizing someone's work is so easy. I for once thought, maybe I should accept the paid offers I am receiving from websites, you pay only if you find it worthy. People who hate this book yet read it won't be reading it then, that's what I thought, but at last, I decided against it. I want to ignore all the rude remarks for the loyal readers who love and support this book.

For all who are thinking Abhyansh's character is too dominating and abusive or Isha's character to be too timid, let me tell you, it's the way they are, people won't change suddenly, they take time and even if you give a lifetime, their basic personality wouldn't change, you should accept and live with it, that's all. I am trying my best to do justice to the story, I'm sorry if you are disappointed. You could just stop reading this book if you think it's toxic. Please don't lose your peace by reading it if you don't like it. That's my humble request. If these comments continue, I'll make this book paid... Loyal readers, Please don't feel bad, its the decision I have taken after thinking a lot...

Lastly this part is unedited, read at your own risk, I don't know what I had written, if it's crap, apologies in prior...

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Isha went inside to prepare dinner while Amruta helped her. Ranveer and Vikram along with Aryan settled in the guest room, freshened up, and sat to watch TV.

Ranveer as usual wanted to watch Cartoon Network but the chanel wasn't working. He tried other cartoon channels and was surprised to find all of them disappeared.

He called the cable operator to know about the issue and what he heard gave him answers for his asked as well as unasked questions.

"We are sorry for the inconvenience sir, but the cartoon channels are given access only to those houses with kids. We are ordered not to let anyone else authorize cartoon channels", the operator told

"Where did you receive the orders from  ??", Ranveer asked though everything is crystal clear to him now... His unusual bad luck with ladies, him receiving a cartoon toy every time he got rejected by a woman, and now ban on these channels, everything is interlinked and directly connects to his brother-in-law.

During one of the cartoon deliveries, Ranveer noticed a small badge on the delivery guy which only Abhyansh's men wore... He suspected his BEAST of a brother-in-law's role in troubling him but at that time he didn't think the king could be so petty but looks like he is wrong.

Ranveer isn't stupid not to understand what's happening, he already knew there's no intimate relationship between his sister and brother-in-law. This was one of the main reasons he wanted his sister to leave the BEAST as he thought his innocent sister couldn't bear the beast and his ways, Ranveer thought his brother-in-law would force his sister but it came to a shock to see how patient the beast had been...

It's not at all in his nature and it still shocks Ranveer when he thinks of it. Hm... So this is how his brother-in-law is taking his revenge on him for keeping his sister from all the knowledge regarding physical intimacy.

Abhyansh was not angry with Ranveer just for his sufferings because of his innocent wife but also not letting her know what she was supposed to... Rajput palace wasn't a safe place for her and the innocent wife of his wouldn't have known even if she was sexually abused... Especially with people like Kailash Rajput around, Ranveer would have done better in taking care of his sister, that's what he feels whenever he remembers how Madan harassed his wife. He feels an inexplicable urge to get that man alive and kill him again in a much more brutal way. Every time he thinks about it, he keeps upgrading his punishments for Kailash Rajput... He is just waiting for that man to completely recover before he starts his punishment. His son's punishment is not even one percent compared to what the BEAST has planned for him. 

"Vik, I'll be back in some time, till then Freshen up both of you and get ready for dinner, there are some rules you need to follow, you should be before the time at the dinner table, not even at an exact time, you should be seated at your respective places till the time king enters the dining hall. And remember, you shouldn't get up until the king finishes his dinner, you have to wait though you are done eating. Do.Not. Disobey any of this... The punishment can be very harsh and you already know the BEAST's track record, he wouldn't step back from anything", Ranveer instructed... Vikram nodded while Aryan looked shocked, he definitely can't follow all these rules, the kid is so used to living freely in the UK with Ranveer and Vikram. 

"Can't I just eat in the chamber Ranveer, look, this even has a dining hall and it's so big", Aryan whined

"No, not unless you are so sick that you couldn't even get out of bed, stop whining and get ready for dinner, don't be late, if you are, I won't be able to save you", Ranveer told

"Maybe Isha could help me escape punishment", Aryan said and Ranveer sadly laughed

"She couldn't escape herself, how would she help you ??", Ranveer murmured, the kid didn't hear but Vikram did... He looked at Ranveer with questioning eyes and Ranveer just shook his head and left from there... It didn't take much time for Vikram to realize what Ranveer meant, this multiplied his guilt tenfolds... Isha wouldn't be married to that man only if he had heard her that night... No wonder, Isha doesn't want to forgive him, thought Vikram.

Ranveer entered Abhyansh's study after he was allowed...

"Brother-in-law... have some time to spare for me ??", Ranveer asked controlling his frustration...

"No, Get.Lost", Abhyansh said concentrating on his work...

"Um... Don't be so rude to your brother-in-law Ranawat, you might need my help soon", Ranveer smirked, Abhyansh frowned at his words... "You do know you had hurt my sister badly, didn't you ??", Ranveer asked fisting his palms and banging the table... Abhyansh sat like a stone but it did ache him on the inside...

"I did what I was supposed to do Rajput", Abhyansh said in a dismissal tone

"And now I'll do what I am supposed to, Ranawat", Ranveer said and Abhyansh looked at him squarely...

"Is that a threat Rajput ??", Abhyansh asked in a much colder tone...

"No, anyways, I'm here for something else, what did you gain by doing all that to me ??", Ranveer asked and Abhyansh's cold face turned into a smirk hearing him, he knew what he is talking about...

"Revenge... If you think it's over, then you are wrong", Abhyansh said and Ranveer sighed...

"That's petty", Ranveer tried to provoke Abhyansh so that he could stop torturing him...

"Doesn't matter, I'm having fun", the BEAST said getting back to his work...

"God! Bl*e b**ls are not funny Ranawat", Ranveer said in frustration... 

"Out, I have a lot of things to do", Abhyansh said with a smirk...

"You loathe me for making my sister innocent right ?? It's gonna stay that way for a long time, it's my curse", Ranveer said and Abhyansh ignored his brother-in-law's words... If he thought he could scare the BEAST with that angry look, then he is foolish...

Ranveer sighed and walked away... Making his brother-in-law suffer did satisfy Abhyansh, but he is afraid of the consequences now. His wife is very unwilling to even look at him, and it's a very good chance for Ranveer to make her against him. She is too innocent to understand any conspiracies, but amid all the fears, he still trusted her love for him... That woman had no reason to love him, even like him but she did, she wouldn't leave him, he believed strongly.

Everyone sat down before dinner time, Ranveer formally greeted Rajmata and Abhyansh's father and introduced Vikram and Aryan to them... Seeing their cold attitude opposite to how Avyan and Amruta reacted, Vikram understood the whole picture. Everyone stood up when Abhyansh entered there, and after he sat, all of them took their seats too. 

Isha served Abhyansh while the servants served everyone else... 

"Take your seat and have your dinner", Abhyansh told Isha and she just nodded taking her seat beside him... 

"Isha...", Vikram called

"Ishu...", Aryan called at the same time...

The servants who are serving widened their eyes and their hands shivered fearing the BEAST. No one is allowed to call her by name except for family. Abhyansh didn't say anything as there were no servants before, but in front of people, his queen should be respected. 

"RAJPUT...", Abhyansh called angrily making Ranveer's heartbeat rise, though he pretended to be fine from outside... "Haven't you informed your guests about the regulations here ??", he added...

"I forgot this one Ranawat...  Sorry", Ranveer said glaring at Vikram and Aryan... Isha looked at them both with concern...

"You should address her as 'Rani sa' in front of people", Ranveer told Vikram and Aryan... 

Isha closed her eyes in pain, she didn't want Vikram and Aryan to address her as 'Rani sa'. They are like a family to her, especially Vikram. She could never forget the things he did for her... If it was her brother, she would have understood, as her brother, he felt responsible for her and that urge to protect her, but Vikram too was equally protective of her, loved her the same as her brother... He used to come to the Rajput palace every year during her parents' death anniversary. He used to stay with her along with her brother for the whole week, sometimes more, until she got back to normal. 

Abhyansh looked at his troubled wife... He didn't understand what's going on... he is so bad at understanding emotions, and though he is improving in his wife's case, things are difficult sometimes... 

"Then I better not talk to her in front of people", Vikram said with a smile, looking at Isha...

Isha opened her eyes as soon as she heard Vikram... she passed a smile with teary eyes. It's Vikram they are talking about, how can he not understand her, wondered she, still smiling widely at Vikram and this fumed Abhyansh. 

Ranveer observed Abhyansh cold expressions...

"Do you have a death wish, stop talking and eat", Ranveer whispered to Vikram, who nodded and started eating... 

"The food is yummy Ish... Your Highness...", Aryan said... "Rani sa is too old, so can I address you as Queen ?? That's actually pretty cool", the kid added

"You like it ??", Isha asked Aryan for both food and the name he just called her with...

"Yes, it tasted even better than last time... You know what ?? Though Ran and Vik steal recipes from you, they couldn't make them taste like yours, you are the best...", Aryan said and Isha giggled...

"Don't even compare Vik's cooking with my sister's, his food tastes horrible, only suitable in the dustbin...", Ranveer said and Aryan and Isha giggled followed by Avyan and Amrutha whereas Vikram glared at Ranveer, Isha and Aryan. 

"Laugh as much as you want... Your Ran is not gonna come back, and at the end of the day, you'll be eating my food", Vikram said

"Then we'll hire a cook like we did all this time, she is so sweet, Na...", Aryan started, Isha's eyes widened and started coughing badly to stop Aryan from talking, at the same time, Vikram cupped Aryan's mouth from speaking...

 Abhyansh rubbed her back and gave water to her... 

"Are you okay ?? Eat slowly... you'll choke your food", Abhyansh said, still rubbing her back, shocking everyone there, his display of emotions is always a shock for people... "Stop talking while eating all of you", he said loudly making everyone very afraid... 

Their talks are irritating him but he tolerated it for her, but when she choked her food, that's the limit. He could no more bear it.

"I'm... (Coughs) fine Rana sa", Isha said, she could feel his worry, otherwise, he is not the one to show affection in front of so many people. He is too into maintaining his cold image. 

"Sh... drink some more water, eat slowly... and do not talk", Abhyansh said and she nodded continuing with her food in between serving what he wants...

"Eat properly, I'll serve myself", he said again shocking everyone... What the hell has gotten into the BEAST Abhyansh Singh Ranawat, thought everyone. Isha looked at him with wide eyes when he said that, Did he just say, he would serve himself ?? He absolutely hates it, but is willing to do for her ??

"I'm fine Rana sa, let me serve you", Isha said and before he could respond, she served him...

They are done with the dinner and sat in the hall... Isha went to bring ice creams for everyone, Abhyansh walked to leave for his study, and that's when he spotted Vikram walking towards Isha... 

"I can't even imagine what would have happened If Aryan would have completed that sentence", Vikram said

"I know, why did you tell him the truth ?? You can't even hide a single name from the kid ??", Isha scolded and Abhyansh certainly didn't like it. She never used that authoritative tone on him, he didn't even know that this tone exists and this fumed him.

"What do you think ?? I purposely told him her name ?? It was an accident", Vikram defended himself

"Well the consequences of this so-called accident are going to be grave, don't expect me to come to your rescue when bhai is killing you", Isha said and Vikram chuckled...

"I didn't know my little Ishu could even threaten", Vikram said and was about to pinch Isha's nose but she moved back glaring at him... and that's the limit for Abhyansh.

The BEAST marched towards them and with his loud footsteps, Isha and Vikram noticed him, Isha's eyes widened in fear, and Vikram, though didn't know Abhyansh's jealousy, is surely afraid of that man from what he heard about him.

"You are a guest here, and there is no history that Ranawats killed their guests, but I can always change the history, I always did, so think before trying to touch my wife", Abhyansh warned coldly, shivers ran through Vikram... Abhyansh Singh Ranawat is very scary...

"I'm sorry Maharaj...", Vikram fumbled, Isha is too scared to even open her mouth...

"Treat her like you would treat a queen, forget all your past encounters with Rani sa, Vikram Singh, your nephew already lost his parents, it's unfair to him to lose the only family he has, don't you think ??", Abhyansh said...

"Rana sa...", Isha started, she couldn't sit quietly now, her husband can't talk like that about Aryan...

"Not a word Isha", Abhyansh said and Isha nodded with tears in her eyes...

"Vikram, go and live in Rajput palace...", Isha said looking at her husband...

"Is... Rani sa... I am sorry, I would maintain my limits, but please let me stay here... at least till the day", Vikram said and tears fell from Isha's eyes...

"no need, I can handle myself... Please... Leave from here, Right away", Isha said and Vikram nodded understanding Isha's pain... Abhyansh closed his eyes unable to see her tears... 

Vikram left from there and Abhyansh wiped her tears...

"I don't like him, my intention was not to hurt you, it never was, stop crying", Abhyansh said

"Don't ever threaten Vikram's life, I would do whatever you want, not that I have a choice", Isha said before walking away... 

Abhyansh is disappointed with himself for hurting his wife again... but he couldn't tolerate a man's closeness with his wife, another reason being a man other than family cannot in no way behave in such a way with the queen... It's an insult to the realm itself. It's unfair to Isha as a woman as she couldn't maintain a close relationship or friendship with a man but as a queen it's her responsibility to follow some rules and regulations and make sure not to offend people's sentiments. Being a queen is never easy. Certain sacrifices needed to be done for the welfare of the reign. Abhyansh knew it was going to be tough for Isha and he wanted to help her but his jealousy isn't letting him. 

But a small smile made its way when he thought of how she spoke to him and uff her taunt... It turned him on... 

"So rude Rani sa", Abhyansh muttered to himself with a small smile before walking away...

Isha sat with Amruta and Avyan, she gave them their ice creams...

"Where are bhai and Aryan ??", Isha asked Avyan

"Ranveer went to Vikram's chamber along with Aryan, Bhabhi sa", Avyan answered

"Oh!", Isha said, she knew why Vikram called her brother...

"Put these cups in the freezer", Isha said calling a helper...

"Why don't you eat bhabhi sa, it's your favorite flavor, Italian Delight", Avyan said

"I will, with bhai", Isha said

"What about Vikram and Aryan ??", Amruta asked

"Ma, they are leaving now", Isha said surprising her mother-in-law and brother-in-law...

"Why beta ?? Are they offended with how Abhyansh spoke during dinner ?? You know how he is, ask them to stay", Amruta told Isha...

"Ma... It's for the best, they won't be comfortable here, it's the best if they stay at Rajput palace, that's like Vikram's second home, he would be comfortable there...", Isha said 

"But...", Amruta started but stopped seeing Ranveer who came and stood just in front of her...

"Vikram and Aryan wanted to go to Rajput palace, why don't you go and ask him to stay ??", Ranveer said

"I was the one who asked him to leave", Isha said

"Ishu... what's wrong with you ?? I know you are angry with Vikram, don't know what he did but this is unacceptable", Ranveer reprimanded his sister...

"Bhai... I didn't do that because I am angry with Vikram, but for his comfort, he really can't stay here", Isha said

"Okay, if that's how it is, I'm leaving too and you are coming with me", Ranveer said sternly...

"bhai, you know I can't", Isha said

"Take a decision strongly Ishu, don't just follow your husband's commands, it's your life at the end of the day", Ranveer said and Isha sighed

"I know bhai... I'll talk to Rana sa once", Isha said and walked to her husband's study... She really didn't want to see him now... Also, she is slightly afraid of how she talked to him before... What if he punishes her ?? No, he won't, her heart assured, Oh! really ?? Her head countered.

She entered the study, and Abhyansh could recognize her by the anklets sound but he pretended to do his work...

"Rana sa...", she called after standing for a few minutes...

"Rani sa... Yes, Tell me", Abhyansh asked keeping his full concentration on his work and this irked her... He hurt her, she at least expected him to try convincing her, but he is as emotional as a stone, she cursed inside...

"I am going to Rajput palace and stay there for a week", She said and this made him furious...

"I think I made my stance clear on that", Abhyansh said

"I am not here for your permission Rana sa, I am informing you", Isha said bravely, though her insides are churning with fear...

"What ??", Abhyansh looked at her with his red eyes, and that scared her...

"you can't go, Isha...",  Abhyansh stated