Chapter 4

Precap:

DS’s is in Coma and M and Jay take over Devgarh.

M insults Uday for interfering between Jay and her. Jagat invites Royals to the charity event.

Kabir (KK) – Uday’s friend and manager asks him about Manyata.

One week later –

It was the night of the charity event and everyone was dressed to impress to raise money for the kids. Upon Manyata’s suggestion there were many others donors, who were invited to the charity. Vijay bhai, Jay and Manyata walk into the glamorous venue. Seeing Unnati, Jay and vijay bhai head towards her.

“Hi Vijay Banna, Hi Jay” says Unnati ignoring the third person present. She was forgiving and sweet person but when it came to her brother she will not take anything. But Manyata greets her as Unnati did do a lot for her “HI Unnati” … Unnati smiles back. They all chat about things in general, Jagat joins in as well. Someone who recognizes Unnati comes over, “Hi Rajkumari Unnati” “oh hi, how are you?” ….Unnati introduces her to M, VB, J and Jagat “Meet Deepa Reddy she is up and coming model” … oh please you are too kind to say that” Says Deepa and then she adds ” So, where it the Prince of Jaigarh, didn’t see him here?” … “Oh actually dada...” Unnati get interrupted as Deepa says “Oh don’t tell me he wasn’t invited? Doesn’t the organizer know how much money they can raise if he was here. That crazy organizer.” Jagat hops in and says “its not like that, I had personally invited him last week when I ran into him at Devgarh Palace” … “dada has been just very busy with work” Unnati adds, covering for her brother. “How sad, I was hoping to see him” says Deepa. Hearing Manyata thinks ‘kitni chipku hai, jaise isko milne k alava kissi ko aur koi kaam nai hota”… Jay who was also hoping to bid, mumbles “join the club”. There the MC asks people to settle down as the event is going to start.

Once the rules were explained, MC starts the bids. From actresses - models - known business ladies were there to donate their time. Last but not least it was Royals turn. Unnati bags substantial amount, followed by Jay, Meenaxshi, and others. It was Manyata’s turn and she was nervous on that stage. ‘noone would bid on me’ she thinks. But soon enough Bid start pouring in like it for others. Jagat placed the highest bid, making jay feel awkward. MC “50 lakh … going once… going.”

“1 crore” a voice thunders in crowd, everyone turns towards the god like figure, who spoke. M was happy until she saw the face of the bidder. Anger took over, she was helpless being in public.

“wow, 1 crore .. going once…” adds MC who was surprised at the highest bid of the day.

“1 crore 10 lakh” adds Jagat trying to compete but Uday was in no mood “2 crore” he replies quick

“2 crore 10 la” jagat tries to say but gets interrupted by Uday who says “3 crore”

Jagat figured he couldn’t win and stops. Jay was furious, whereas Unnati and Vijay were shocked. Manyata stood there not knowing how to get out of this. Uday smiles and walks towards the stage. He offers her his hand and she takes it not wanting to create a scene. Once they are off stage, still hand in hand, she drags him in a corner. “irada kya hai princess?” Uday says winking …“what are trying to prove? Can’t you just let me be?”

“how can I let any other man spend so much time with my fiancé’ he says while caressing her cheek. She swats his hands away. “stop your drama Udayveer, nafrat hai humhe tumse” angry Manyata roars and tries to leaves. A moment of anger makes Uday grabs her hand, and pulls her back “chodo humhe”. He lets her go, which surprises Manyata as she was anticipating some words or action from him. he joined the event followed by M. There Jagat and other sponsors were thanking Manyata for her time and raising so much money. Manyata tries to make excuse to get out of spending time with Uday but stops as four little girls come to her to thank her and tell her that now they can get their surgery. “ofcourse sweetheart” adds Uday who was standing behind her. He walks past her to the kids. “wow aap ek rajkumar hai na” says one of them. Uday nods his head yes “can I get your autograph” says another. “ek shart pe, aapko humhe ek hug deni padegi”. Kids get excited. he gives them each his autograph and hugs each one as well. Manyata was touched by his gesture, part of her wanted to him hug too. Other girls who witnessed the scene, are going even more gaa-gaa over Uday, ‘as if it wasn’t enough before’ thinks M.  Kids leave and Uday gets up and tells Jagat “I would want to sponsor their surgery, school and other expenses humhe details bhej dena”. Jagat nods yes. Uday leaves to meet other people.

After the break was over, the bidding started for men. Same as women; all actors, businessman, models and others for their turn. It was Vijay’s turn and he was going well. A rich couger had won the bid.

“last but certainly not least, the most eligible bachelor of India… Yuvraj Udayveer Singh”

Jay jumps on the chance and places the first bid. Manyata who was sitting next to her gives her a disgusted look. Others join in including Deepa. MC could not keep track. Uday stood on stage giving his signature smirk. He loosens the buttons of his suit, knowing he would be there for a while. Girls get more hyper …“Take it off” yells one causing crowd to crack up. To add fuel to the fire, MC adds “Yuvraj are you going to listen to your fan”. Uday blushes at his comment, and Manyata was disgusted. Bids would not stop.

“sab pagal ho gaye hai, itna bhi kya” says Manyata

“unlike you some people have brains” adds Jay

“heere ki parakh sirf johri ko hoti hai Manyata” Unnati claws back, Vijay nods his head and M does reply

The final bidder was revealed and was asked to join the stage. As she walks to the stage in her long black skin-tight dress with thigh high slits, Manyata’s jaw drops and so does Jay. A happy Unnati says “wooowwww”

“oh my god” says Vijay while drooling “Uday banna ki toh nikal padi… I am so jealous”. Jay storms out.

“Woh… kaun hai?” asks Manyata trying to not show her angry/uncomfortable/disgusted mix of unknown feelings. On stage, Uday gives her his hand. As a gentleman, he kisses it before they hug. They start to chat.

‘chi sharam nai aati’ M thinks.  Though Uday was occupied, he slyly looks over at M to see her staring at them with her mouth open. He smirks in the inside. “that M bhai is Ujjwala Raut, the international supermodel”

Uday brings her to the table and introduces her to everyone “yeh hai humari choti behen Rajkumari Unnati, aur  inse milye yeh hai Rajkumar Vijay aur Yuvrani Manyata of Devgarh … humare dost”

Stuttering Vijay says “hi…big fan”

“aww thanks” says Ujjwala

‘waise toh sara din mangetar mangetar karta firta hai aur aaj met my friend... girgit kahika, halkat veda’ M thinks to herself. M gives her a not interested formal “hi” … “Hello Yuvraniji, pleasure to meet you”

M who had gotten good at art of fake smiles, gives her one as well. 

“So, sweetheart when do I get my Uday time akir humne pure 5 crore diye hai?”

“I am free anytime, here is my number” says Uday as he writes in on her hand “call me”     

She leaves not before giving Uday a hug and a peck on the cheek.

“chale Vijay Bhai. Humhe ab ghar chalna chahiye”. Uday lets her go without anything as it was late and thinks ‘kal k liye ready rahiyega princess, 24 hour starts tomorrow’.

The next day, staff comes in Manyata’s room and open the shades to wake her up.

“SeemaJee, band karo hum so rahe hai”

“Gustakimaaf Yuvranisa, Jamaisa ka hukum hai aapko uthana”

she pauses for a second on the word ‘jamaisa’ and asks confusingly “kisski..”

“yeh humari baat kar rahe hai sweetheart… unke Jamaisa” Uday signals Seema to leave

M gives her frustrated look “don’t you have work or something, how are you running your empire?”

Uday smiles at her “you are funny princess” … he sits on the bed “chalo get ready, just you me for 24 hours”

“I am not going anywhere with you”

“aww you don’t have a choice” …. “kya kar loge, humhe bhi hurt karoge?” she taunts back.

Uday takes in deep breath to avoid arguing with her “okay well you tell those kids they can’t get surgery”

“what do you mean?” she questions. “money doesn’t go through until you fulfill your promise. It is the rule”

“you wouldn’t do that, you can’t stoop so low” he starts to walk away ignoring her. She rushes behind him and adds “you had said you will cover all their costs. You are lying! You wouldn’t do that?” she questions as her mind wouldn’t agree with her heart. “that whole deal is depended on whether I get my 24 hours, akir 3 crore ka sawaal hai koi mazak nai” …”tum Rajwade hai ya koi kanj ….” He raises his hand as he had enough of her backtalk. “baas Manyata, koi excuse nai. You can’t escape. I will get my full 24 hours. har minute ka hisaab rakhenge. If you waste any, you will pay penalty otherwise forget the charity”. he was serious, she could tell from his eyes. After thinking for a minute “I’ll get dressed” and walks to her room. He hated to do this to her.

It’s been a while since driving - “where are we going?”. Uday pulls the car on the side of the road. He doesn’t say anything and grabs things he had packed. He hands few to Manyata and they head into the forest.

“what are we doing here?” she attempts again

“we are going to camp today?” …. “what!! No ways I don’t like this, I’m scared. Why can’t we do what normal people do hang out in malls or something…. (before he can answer) hum movie dekhne bhi ja sakte hai. Woh nayi Akshay kumar wali” she says excitedly then calms down when she realizes where she is.

“Who kya hai na Manyata, I wanted to be sure k aap idar udar fhur na ho jao is liye”

‘wow he does not trust me’ thinks M ‘I guess I did lie to him a lot plus he is right if we were home I would have probably…’ her thought breaks “we will set camp here”. Both put the stuff they were carrying down. M sits down on a log and stretches her leg “oh hello madam. There is much to do. There is no staff here to go yes yuvranisa yes yuvranisa”….“oh I see, so your authority is limited to Mumbai only then? You are powerless and alone here” she spats back….Uday smiles, he loved their banter “I didn’t want a third wheel in our beautiful 24 hour date” winking at her. “acha so you are going to all this work? Do you have it in you?” M says smirking back as she had him. Uday sweetly says “aww sweetheart this is where you are mistaken” moving close to her “you have a lot of chwaalwali pride, right? Tum hard working ho, khudgarz ho? Hum rajwade toh spoiled, selfish hote hai” Manyata knew where this was heading and she was not happy, Uday adds “you will do the work my dear princess, come on hurry up” M is shocked. He grabs her hand and moves her few steps forward “this is where you will set up the tent” She doesn’t move “I wouldn’t waste too much time if I were you, there will be a penalty” saying this he takes out is folding chair, grabs a beer and enjoys the show.

M struggles to put the tent up. She secures one side and move to other, and first side comes out. She groans, then looks at Uday relaxing and enjoying “kutta kamina, sharam nai aati. Gentleman my foot”

M was not as quiet as she thought, Uday could hear her loudspeaker voice. He cracks up on the inside.

“Let me know if you need help. If you ask with love, I would never say no”

M gives him a fake smile and goes back to work. After a while, she finished it. Proudly, she looks at Uday, who gives her thumbs up. She opens the zip of the tent, goes inside when the tent collapses on her. Uday couldn’t control his laughter. He goes to help her but M wouldn’t take his hand. She gets up and Uday says “if you need help, just ask” … she sticks her tongue out at him and goes back to tent. “longer you take, more time will be wasted and there will be penalty”.

“That’s not fair” M says “I am new to this! If this is the case, then you should be helping me. You are the one wasting time, if anything you should be reducing the time as penalty for yourself” … Uday knew that was the best he will get out of her, her pride and her hatred will not let her bow down. “aww so you do need my help” he says to get her riled up. “I didn’t say that” … “you didn’t say no either” she tries to stop him from helping. He puts his hand to mouth to shush her and moves her to the side. “too late now, let’s do this” he says. M was relieved but ego was unhappy. She doesn’t say anything and just helps him. once they were done, M goes to sit when Uday say “uh-uh princess, we have to make fire now” ….“you are kidding? Why do we need fire, its hot anyways”?

“you see aapke alava idar aur bhi wild cats hai” a scared M misses Uday calling her jungli and says “you mean like tiger?” … “and cheetah”… Scared M takes couple of steps close to him, U continues “we have to set up fire to defend” .. “ab kya?” she says “ ab you go get wood for the fire” and signals her to move out.

“I don’t want to go alone, what if cheetah comes now?”

“if you don’t light fire soon, then we will become their dinner (M looks upset) don’t waste time…”

M cuts him off ‘haan haan I know you will add penalty (shaking her head)” “fhata huya speaker” she mumbles as she goes to get wood nearby, leaving Smiling Uday behind.

M sets up the fire while UV continues his relaxing and cleaning his gun. “I don’t understand why people even hunt? What joy do you get from hurting an innocent being?”

“it’s a royal tradition, you should know that by now”

“killing? aisa kaisa tradition hai, it’s shocking”

“in jungle, it’s a common rule hunt or be hunted. Animals will not be so gracious as you are”

“well if you go on their turf then they will not be gracious” M fights back.

“does that make them innocent? Even when they don’t consider you innocent” M was silent at his comment, he further adds ‘Don’t be a fool baby, they will be focused on their prey, and so should you. you have to be quick and on your toes. One goal one shot” … “wow you should become lecturer for shooting and killing” … “It’s all about perspective, it might be innocent in your eyes but for me it’s just as guilty… anyways leave it, all this is not for you. You don’t have the focus nor temperament”

“get this, if need be I will not hesitant. My focus will not waver from my target. (looking into his eyes with fire) And one shot is all I will need” Though they were talking about hunting, it felt like they their words were meaning something else. 

There on the other side, Jagat comes to Devgarh Mahal to thank Royal family for their participation. IT wasn’t required but he felt it was the right thing to do. Plus, it was a good excuse for him to see Jay again, being around her again his feelings were coming back. Jay spend some time with Jagat. Before leaving, he kisses her hand. There Vijaybhai witnesses this scene. “Wow Jaybhai, leaving all your options open I see” she smiles and doesn’t say anything. As she is about to walk away “when are you going to stop using and throwing people, especially those who care for you, for your own personal benefit? You know he He likes you alot”

“humne kya kiya hai vijaybhai” Jay says innocently “I am a princess, guys come to me on their own, it’s not my fault”….“think again my dear sister, that’s not the right answer” he walks away shaking his head.

In the jungle –it was almost evening, both were sitting quietly enjoying the scenery and taking break from their heated discussion earlier. M was getting thirsty, especially seeing Uday drinking water. “oh halkat give me some too” she says “uh uh princess, give me some please you mean. If you don’t give respect you will get nothing in return” In a sarcastic tone “ya okay you are talking as if you have all the water in the world. I don’t need your permission or attitude, haan nai toh” she gets up and so does Uday “hat pare” she says as she walks past Uday, who was getting angrier.

Preview:

She runs after him, eyes only on him, screaming his name on top of her lungs. But he doesn’t respond to her at all. She sees him sitting in a car and picks up her pace without looking. A loud horn gets her attention and she realizes she was standing on the road as a car approaches her fast. Her legs freeze and she closes her eyes anticipating the impact. Uday pulls her to the side in a nick of time.

“Manyata have you gone mad?” screams Uday. She keeps looking at the departed car and doesn’t respond. Uday shakes her hard “Manyata”…. She raises her hand toward the car wanting to stop it. Confused Uday looks at the road and then back at her.  Worry takes over, he softly says “Princess”…. Tears escapes her eyes as she whispers “Akash” pointing to the car. Yet again shattering Uday into pieces.