Chapter 15
Vasantmitra was forcefully taken to Kitchen. She was given task of kneading the dough and she couldn't do it as most of the cooking was done by her father's minions. Head chef said, You are useless. Who appointed you here? Vasantmitra became furious but she didn't want to get her identity revealed.
Chef said- Today is birthday of Rajkumari Avantika, I want everything to be perfect.
Vasantmitra- One old Dasi made me come here, I am not a cook.
Chef - Not a cook, what type of Dasi are you?
Another dasi said- Maybe a new Concubine of Maharaj, look how beautiful she is. She looks like a Rajkumari than a dasi. Everyone laughed.
Vasantmitra fake laughed and said- ha ha...me...a Rajkumari? , nice joke, ha ha ha she clutched her hands in frustration and said nice joke.....
She left the kitchen to find about whereabouts of treasure.
Avantika and Prithvi were talking and he told her about Kanak's plans to get him married.
Avantika- Prithvi you must get married, it's important for your future.
Prithvi- But Avantika I don't want to cheat you.
Avantika- How is it cheating if I give my consent.
Prithvi- I know but...she put her finger on his lips.
Avantika- I am sure Prithvi one day we will unite but please think wisely, Rajmata is right. My father is at fault here. He wants to give you pain and is waiting for one wrong move from you and the war will start. Think wisely and I know you won't be loving your wife, it's all for your duties. You love only me.
Prithvi only listened to this and said- You are my best friend. He hugged her.
Avantika- Only friend?
Prithvi - Friendship is greater than love, my love
Avantika smiled.
Avantika thought - Sometimes I think Prithvi I want you to be more passionate towards me like I am for you but I know you are so practical, romance is not your thing. You cannot be passionate even if you want. And she smiled.
Prithvi meanwhile was thinking- I must make Simhanad on my side. I need to execute my plans real quick. He remembered her eyes and thought, if only her whole body was that attractive, she would make a decent concubine for me and he chuckled at this and thought, I won't make a dacoit my concubine even if she was beautiful which she is not. She behaves like a man , so unappealing.
Avantika- What happened Prithvi? What are you thinking?
Prithvi - Oh me? Ah nothing just about my next plans.
Avantika- Oh no, again work. Today is my birthday and as you said, you are my gift. She wrapped her hands around him and said, spend the entire day with me. He smirked and said, as you command and their heads touched each other.
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