Heer changed in her night gown fall flat on bed with wide open hands. Her eyes scanned the room. She whispered "you have done it Heer. crossed 25%. Little tough but managed. Not easy task ahead. Still I can do it". She smiled rolling to one side of that huge bed. She smiled again looking at the beauty of the room "two years dream. Finally into this big mansion. But how to continue.. no idea". She got up and walked towards the big mirror. She sat infornt of it. straight looking at the mirror she thought "I'll be the queen of this house soon". She took a deep breath. Got up again and walked around that beautiful house recollecting first day of her experience in juneja mansion.
"ufff. Its not a mansion. It's almost palace. They claims to be descendants of some royals. Still have some royal attitudes and rituals. Interesting." She stared thoughtfully at the wall "Head of all activites in this palace is not a easy job. I have spend two years. What have I not done for this? so much pain. At last here I'm into the palace. Without my knowledge nothing can move in this place".
She recalled the person she met in that palace. "first Lalit Juneja. He is King of this house. Nothing much he spoke. He seems to be interested more in business. He handed me to his queen Gay3 Juneja." Heer just fiddled her night gown robe. "She is holding key of all character in this family". Heer sat on the bed crossing her legs "loving. Caring. But. The way she walks and behaves" She shook her heads. "she is the queen of this family.no there is another side of her face. I feel so.. not sure. Okay. Let me put question mark on her details".
She smiled and walked towards window. In haling fresh night air "Second son Preet Juneja. He likes to call him as prince. Nice person. Easy going person. Not showing interest in anything other than watching cricket. His wife Meher Juneja. Nice person. Calm and caring. Intelligent lady. Then I met little princess Veera. Minding her own business. Another mysterious girl. Yet to explore more on her".
Heer took a deep breath. Walked back to her bed "where is prince Prem Juneja. I haven't seen him". She heard a knock on her door. She opened the door and saw a girl standing there. She tried to recollect her name. helplessly "what is your name?' girl smiled "chunni". Heer hiding her laugh with a fake smile "nice name". chunni handed her a paper "Rani ma told to give this to you". She handed a folder and left from there. Heer walked back to her bed closing the door behind her.
Heer glanced folder twice before opening it. She flipped through the papers. Each and every required details about food, dress and movements of family members are listed. Heer quickly glanced and smiled. "wow falling into my hand". She grabbed her notepad started scribbling her plan.
Morning,
Heer walking around the palace checking every events in the house. A lady sweeping the house. Heer walked to her "its time for all to come to timetable. Now you are cleaning the floor. Get up fast and go to that side. Cleaning work should be done without noticed by family members". With strict face she walked straight to dining table. Looked at the clock. "15 minutes to 8" she visually checked the display. She called "Raghu". a middle aged man came running with a bunch of flowers "sorry madam. Little late". Heer "okay set it on the table fast". She straightened some spoons on the table. "what is the menu? another man came and listed items for each and everyone. Heer rolled her eyes thinking "why can't they eat same?" she shook her head negatively "everyone has opposite taste from each other."
Clock struck 8. From different direction entire family came to table. Heer wished everyone "good morning". Gay3 smiled and replied "good morning " with a smile. Lalit shook his head in acceptance. Preet "very good morning". Surprisingly "oh your are that new person. Looking young and beautiful". He smiled "By the way what is your name?" she "Heer". he "name also beautiful". Veera too much interested in breakfast and didn't pay any attention to Heer.
Then a man came towards the dining table. Took blessings of Lalit and Gay3. Sat next to Preet quietly. without looking around he concentrated on his plate. Quietly standing in one side of table Heer registered the scene infornt of her. Servants served each one of them separately.
Heer stared at Prem. His appearance mesmerized her. When all the others were silently enjoying their food . He is just pushing the food inside his mouth for the sake of someone. She studied his every attitude. She smiled in her heart "he is handsome". She studied his feature and shamelessly staring at him. she came to sense quickly and looked around.
Except Prem everyone went out of the house in their respective car. Prem walked to his room. Heer went to kitchen to check. As she walked inside serving area she found a girl about to dump all the remaining dishes inot dustbin. Heer stopped her and asked other servants to finish the food. "there is no need to cook separate for us.' Girl feared. Heer "don't worry I'll talk to Rani ma about it".
Heer looked at the dish for Prem. She took one piece and ate. She found it as uneatable to any human being. She angrily shouted "Who prepared this?" a person came. She "what is this? is this the way you cook for a Prince?" man scratched his head "he likes this only. Rani ma told me to prepare as he likes". She got shocked "what? " she saw a person taking a cup of coffee. "what is that?" man "coffee for Prince.' She "bring it here". She took the cup and tasted it. She spit it out. She got angry. She walked to kitchen. "Prepare coffee" chef "for whom?" she got angry "I said coffee". Chef "madam. in this" she interrupted "I said coffee. Do you know coffee taste? Do what I say" chef prepared coffee and handed it to Heer. she gave to a person to serve it to Prem. Man refused to take it from her "he won't drink it. Rani ma will get angry if prince refuse to drink it." She got confused. She thought there is no use in arguing with them.
She ordered "come with me". She walked towards Prem room. As she walked towards the room servants working on the way glared at her. Servant who is following her fearfully looked at them. At the door she took tray from his hand and decided to serve it with her own hand. She send him from there before she knocked the door.
Sweet voice greeted "come in". Heer nerves shivered hearing his voice. She managed herself and slowly opened the door. walked in. Prem standing facing otherside looking at file. She stood there silently holding the tray. "coffee". Hearing a female voice Prem turned towards her. She stretched her hand. He took it in his hand "thanks". His face showed no interest in drinking. He took one sip. His face showed enjoyment in drinking. He placed the cup back on tray "nice". He went back to his job. Heer walked out of the room. Prem walked out ahead of her without paying any attention to her. Heer walked towards kitchen mind playing back his face and voice.
To Be Continued...
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