Kiranmala's pov

" pitaji"

I called for my father, I was here to show him what I had arranged for the sultan. I thought he was on his way to visit the sultan in his chamber and he was alone, but no, he wasn’t alone and that's not even the worst part, the worst part is THE SULTAN IS WITH HIM

Even worse, I was wearing clothes like an attendee. The first meeting with Sultan and I already embarrassed myself, what can possibly be worse. I wish I could just disappear out of sight,I have never been this embarrassed. Everyone in the Palace knows me, it really doesn't matter how I dress. But in front of an out sider? Oh god...

I covered my face with the vail, hoping it would work... oh wait, I already called my father, he knows. Oh god. I hope he doesn't see my damn face, I definitely look like crap, I have been in the kitchen since the morning and apparently had not taken a shower, what else can I expect. How worse is this day going to go?

Every second felt like an hour, I could sense my father was embarrassed too, who would want their daughter to ruin the good impression they had just put up? I'm sure I'll get one hell of a scolding today

My father finally answered

" Later,"

My father answered hurriedly, trying to get me to leave as soon as possible

" ji, pitaji"

I didn't waste a single second, I made my way towards the exit. I nearly ran from there. If I hadn't had this stupid vail covering my damn eyes, maybe I could have seen the sultan.

I walked towards the kitchen. The sultan needs to be served with refreshments and I was already late.

" hey, wait"

I called out an attendee

" ji, rajkumari? "

" are the refreshments ready?"

"No, rajkumari. It's almost done. It will be served in 5 minutes "

" 5 minutes? Oh lord, make it quick. The sultan is already here, we are already so late. We are supposed to leave a good impression"

" I'll tell them to make it quick"

With that she hurried towards where the refreshments were getting made. I stood there tapping my feet in nervousness as I planed what I should be doing next.

I made my way towards the head chef. I saw him making ladoos while instructing others. It was a hot mess, so many people, so much stress, I felt like I was about to explode. I seriously needed a bath.

I was informed the refreshments were served, I was at ease of at least one matter, for now.

" Rajkumari"

As I was instructing the attendees on what to put on the sultans plate, an attendee called out for me.

" Ji? What is it?"

" The king has summoned u,"

" Did he tell u the reason?

" No, but he said it was urgent,"

I sighed, once again, making my way towards my father's chamber. I was half sure I would get scolded for my embarrassing appearance, or it could be something else too. I walked through the busy hallways and galleries and finally reached my father's chamber.

As soon as I reached, the guards out side my father's chamber walked into his room. I stood out side holding my vail. He had gone inside to take permission.

After a while he was back and the door was opened for me to go inside. As soon as I walked inside, I saw no sight of my father, I looked around the whole room he was nowhere. After a few minutes I saw on the couch near the bed. As soon as I sat, my father walked out of his private office, of course be was in that one place I didn't check. I immediately stood up.

" U called pitaji?"

" Yes. I want to talk about a few things, sit"

He said, gesturing to the couch.

I sat, he sat on the couch infront of me.

" So, at first. What the hell are u wearing? U are a princess Kiran, u need to be more dressed and presentable."

" sorry, father. Its just that I have been in the kitchen the whole day, and I was uncomfortable wearing heavy clothes. "

I explained in a sorry tone

" Anyway, u will be in charge of the Sultan's food,"

But I was already in charge of his food, what does father mean. I was really confused.

" Father, but I'm already in charge of his food. What do u mean?"

" I meant, u will also be serving his food, just todays lunch."

" But, father, why? There are attendees for it. And-"

Father cut me off before I could say something else.

" stop, do what I say. Remember, I never do anything without a reason "

I immediately shut up and lowered my gaze.

" ji, pitaji"

I said in a low tone.

" now leave "

I stood up to leave

" pranam, pitaji "

As he nodded, I made my way towards the exit. I was still dressed in a hideous outfit, I need to change, I'll take a bath later. I need to serve the sultan immediately, it was already late.

After reaching my chamber, I clapped my hand twice a few attendees entered.

" ji, rajkumarisa?"

" arrange some clothes for me, I need to get dressed. Quick"

The attendees quickly got to work. I was taken into the changing room. I sat on the couch as they fanned me. I was exhausted, I just wanted to drop dead right now.

After some time, the attendee was back. She had placed a few outfits and jewellery on large golden plates for me to pick out. I saw a few lahengas. Seeing them made me dizzy. I don't think I could survive a single moment wearing those heavy lahengas. Atlast I saw a sharee. Sharees aren't our traditional attire but, I like to wear them, it was more comfortable. It was imported from other state.

"Which one do u want, rajkumarisa?"

She said, placing the large plates on the table infront of me. I chased out the fabrics off the outfits, all of them heavy. Atlast my hand stopped on the sharee, it was a bit softer and looked comfortable.

" The sharee, I'll wear the sharee. Take out matching jewellery"

I picked out a dark blue sharee, embroidered with gold. It  beautifully complemented my skin.

She left to pick out jewelleries, and closed the door behind her. The other one who stayed behind, slowly undraped the sharee I was already wearing. One by one, she made me change the blouse and petticoat to match the sharee. Then I was draped in the blue sharee.

For jewellery, I just wore my regular gold bangles and a long simple necklace and anklets.

Attendees braided my hair. It was a thick and long braid which reached my hips. A few strands escaped in the front, making the look messy.

An attendee put a vail on my head. I quickly stood up, walking out. I was in a rush. It was late noon and the sultan wasn't served lunch yet. Oh lord.. it going to be one exhausting week.

On my way, I spotted my personal attendee. She had been as busy as me since the last week.

" Lata"

I called. She turned hearing me. And rushed towards me

" ji?"

" lata, listen, pitaji has given me the responsibility to serve food to sultan personally, like, I need to be there to make sure he eats well. Can u bring the food to sultans chamber, quickly. I already had it served"

" ji, u go, ill be there in no time."

Reaching the guest quarters, I saw that the attendees were already standing outside with the food.

I knocked on the door.

" come in"

A deep manly voice answered, a shiver ran down my spine. The nervousness was at its peak.

The guards opened the door, as I walked in, I spotted the sultan seated on the couch, busy in writing something.

" greetings, sultan. I beg your pardon for serving the lunch late. Would u like u have lunch now?"

" go on, serve it"

All the attendees behind me quickly got to work, one by one, all the bowls were placed on the table and a large golden plate for the sultan to feast.

The sultan finally looked up from what he was writing. His expression hard and emotionless. He was wearing white. He looked so handsome...hot

What the hell, what was I thinking, uff. Focus Kiran,focus

" aap kon? "

Who are u?

" me?..oh..I forgot to introduce my self "

I chucked awkwardly, just remembered that i had forgotten to introduce myself.

" I'm the kings youngest daughter. Kiran, kiranmala"

"It's nice meeting u, princess "

He stood up, walking towards the assigned seat for eating.

I was standing there as he started eating, the vail till my nose.

"Tashreef Rakhiye"

Have a seat

He said in a polite but harsh way. His voice was deep, so smooth, he spoke with pure confidence. His accent was heavenly, but I didn't understand what he said.

Ji? Kya aapko kuch chahiye?

Yes? Do u need anything?

He was calmly chewing his food. Suddenly he looked up, a few strands of hair falling over his forehead..oh god.. why do u feel week on my knees, am I scared of him?

He gestured on the seat infront him, I understood he was asking me to sit.

" No, it's alright, sultan. You continue eating "

" sit, princess. It's rude, you shouldn't be standing while I'm eating. I'm already honoured u came here, despite your work"

He said in a calm and polite tone, but the harshness hadn't left his tone.

"Are nahi, aap kya keh rahe hain, aap humare mehmaan hain, ye to humara farz hai"

No, no. What are u saying? You are our guest, it's my duty"

I said slightly shaking my head, trying to ensure I'm fine.

" still, princess. Sit"

His voice, didn't sound like a request, more like an order.

" ji..sultan"

I mumbled, sitting on the seat in front of him.

" Kya aap ne dopahar ka khana kha liya, Shehzadi?"

Have u had lunch, princess?

" no, I have not, sultan."

He stopped eating and looked up.

" serve the princess, lunch "

He ordered the attendees

I was about to protest but his stare made me shut up, I just lowered my gaze and sat there as the food got served. I could feel his glear piercing a whole into me.

" eat, princess."

"Ji.."

I awkwardly took bites, as we ate, the silence was awkward, really awkward.

We both hadn't spoken a word the hole time, the sound of occasional chewing and sipping water was just heard.

After some time, the sultan was done with his meal, and washed his hand in the bowl kept near the table.

As he stood up, I did too.

" sultan, I'll leave now-"

As I walked a bit far from where I was sitting, my dupatta fell off. It was stuck to the chair, I hadn't noticed.

A gasped escaped my lips. I covered the deep neck of my blouse with one arm and reached for my dupatta with the other.

He had reached out one hand to help me, my eyes widened eyes met his shocked ones. His usual hard expression changed into a shocked one. His brown eyes bore into mine.

I quickly took my dupatta and ran out of the chamber. I had never run faster in my life. Oh.. God.. so embarrassing.

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