In my Devil's Arms

A Random Morning at Shekhawat house

Gaurav was having breakfast with his two daughters. Kenny ( 22) and Kiara ( 20). They were not his own daughters. Kiara was his half sister Mitali's daughter and Kenny Kiara's half sister. But both of them were close with each other and him.

Kenny's mother died in childbirth after which her father remarried to Mitali. Mitali was a nice person but she was an artist. She modelled clay. She was a forgetful and neglecting mother.

Gaurav's wife always craved for a child. She could not have kids so her love poured down to Kenny and Kiara. The girls neglected by her friends blossomed in her love and clinged to Malti and Gaurav.

After Mitali died Gaurav tried to persuade his brother- in- law again.

" They need you. So does your estate", he said.

" An unprofitable estate spoiled by my forefathers and two princesses. No son to carry on my lineage", he scoffed.

Gaurav was agitated.

" Girls carry the genes of kingdom too. Ladies can make good rulers", he said.

" Then you keep them. Better still adopt them. My sister needs me. I will transfer the estate over to you".

At that time Gaurav had a minor stake in Oberois. Ramcharan was missing. And Vicky dead. Business was not going anywhere. And he had an experience of maintaining Royal estate with prince Ranbir.

" They are my daughters", said Malti. " That man is not fit to be their father."

And so Gaurav agreed. He adopted the girls

And took over as new manager of the estate of Vidhangarh. Kenny was crowned the queen as Gaurav managed the estate. Not only this the couple in addition to education of the girls taught them how to run their estate. Kenny and Kiara also earned money by races and gambles. Nowadays Kenny was promoting the handicrafts of local villages to her society acquaintances. The girls started a business three years ago and were highly successful. It started ss event organizing and now was a PR firm. Sadly Malti passed away an year ago. They mourned but supported Gaurav a lot.

" Umm girls I think I did good by you both", he said.

" You did uncle very much so", said Kiara.

" Thanks to Malti", his eyes smarted as he looked at his wife's photograph.

" Ummm. Bhanu is here", he said softly.

CRASH..

The glass fell from Kenny's hand.

" WHY THE HELL", She screameed.

" Is he down with terminal illness", asked Kiara.

" Or got crashed into a truck and lost a limb or 4", said Kenny.

Gaurav sighed.

" Girls he is your father", he said.

" Since when", asked Kiara.

" You are our father G", said Kenny. " You brought us up. Went to our PTM's, told us stories, took us to tours, held our hands at night when we were scared and to doctors when we were sick. What did he do"?

" Donated a sperm sorry two", said Kiara. " I say we pay him off. If he bothers talk to Alok uncle. Put him in prison. Harassment case. You are legally our father".

" He may have something important to discuss", said Gaurav.

" You mean like Kamini and her struggles", scoffed Kiara.

" Struggles with maintaining a crackless botox", smirked Kenny.

Kiara giggled.

" I feel sad for twins. Their mother is a witch", she said.

" At least listen to what he has to say", Gaurav tried again.

" Don't you hate him", asked Kiara.

" I do", he sighed. " I told him I transferred ruling rights to Kenny as she turned 21. And he threw a fit", said Gaurav angrily. " He is not a likable man Bhanupratap Diwan but these days I shall be a little busy. So.."

" Good morning everyone", said a booming cheerful voice.

" There is nothing good about this morning", muttered Kiara under her breath.

" Hello father. To what we owe your suffrable presence", said Kenny.

" Ohh girls I came for you", he said.

" Us", said both of them . " Are you in right mind?"

" I love you", he said.

" Are you high", said Kenny.

" Or banged your head somewhere", said Kiara.

Gaurav was shaking his head. Bhanu's visits always turned the house volatile. Girls plainly hated him. Malti supported the girls. A pacifist by nature; Gaurav was the one left to diffuse the situation.

" So what is the real reason", asked Kenny.

" Queen mother wishes to see you darlings. You don't visit these days. The twins miss you", replied Bhanu.

Kiara let out a breath..

" Haa Thank Shiva. So its about Kamini again. For a moment you scared me. I was thinking of giving an obituary in paper for you", she smirked.

Bhanu ignored the insult.

" So come to Junagarh with me tomorrow", he said.

" You forgot we run the estate you abandoned ", said Kiara.

" And we have a business to run", said Kenny.

" Listen beta organizing parties is a hobby not business. And a girl must aim higher. Do you even get profits in it. I mean even Kamini needed my help", said Bhanu.

" You forgot she is a college dropout and my girls have degrees in management and computer science", said Gaurav angrily. He was really offended.How dare Bhanu speak like this to his daughters?

" Ohh come on Gaurav", said Bhanu. " The twins are celebrating their twenty third birthday this year. You know how many girls flutter like butterflies around Rahul. He is the future king. A marriage with him", he was saying.

" WHAT THE F*CK", screamed Kenny.

" Language young girl. I am still sitting here", reprimanded Gaurav.

" Sorry G".

" And she is already a princess Bhanu. She dos not need a marriage to be a royal", said Gaurav.

" Well Vidhangarh is in shambles not Junagarh though", said Bhanu. " And Rahul likes Kenny. You never know what perks association with future king. could bring."

Gaurav sensed catastrophe. Kenny and Kiara were going to break every bone in Bhanu's body. Along with his house.

WELL THE HOUSE WAS IMPORTANT TO HIM. 😜

So he decided to intervene.

" Rahul is not king yet. Kamini should not count the chickens before her eggs hatch", he said.

" Its a matter of time", said Bhanu.

" No", said Gaurav. " Prince Rajeev has agreed to his granfather's request to come back. He placed his bid on his birthright".

Bhanu could not speak as if he was in shock.

" Are you sure", he squeaked.

Gaurav nodded.

" As the estate manager king Randheer asked me to look for a PR firm to represent him", he said. " His official letter for bid arrived this morning ".

Bhanu was worried. Kenny saw an opportunity to p*ss him off. She signalled her sister. Kiara was obviously on board.

" We will submit our bid to represent prince Rajeev", she said.

" That would be a great opportunity ", said Gaurav unaware of their mischief.

" Him", said Bhanu. " That American hippie. You will work with him. What will it give you"?

" Ohhh you never know", said Kiara imitating him. " What perks association with a future king can give us"!

The family burst ìnto laughter as Bhanu angrily stomped out of their house.

" It worked", said Kiara giving Kenny a high five. " You are a genius".

Kenny took a bow.

But she was unaware the suggestion she made to make her father leave was one day going to be true.

DESTINY WAS CALLING HER.