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CHAPTER 10

The next morning, 

Sia opened her eyes and found herself in her husband's arms, blush appeared on her face remembering last night. She was going to get up when he held her hand and said, 'Where are you going ? Aren't you tired after last night?'

He rolled over her and said in husky voice,' If you are not tired, let's do this again.' Sia immediately pushed him and said, 'Maharaj, you become so shameless. Look we are already so late. Stop behaving like a pervert and get up.'

'Pervert? My love, last night was my first time. I am king so many girls tried to lure me but I saved myself for you so, I deserve reward. Isn't it?' He asked, Sia smile at his words and said wrapping her arms around his neck,' Yes, you deserve reward for this, Maharaj.' Abhimanyu smile and captured her lips and they got busy in their world. 

Afternoon, 

Sia opened her eyes and saw Abhimanyu was coming out of the washroom. He said looking at her,'I will call servants, she will help you to take bath.'

He was going when she stopped him and said, 'Please don't. It's too much for me, you know I always do my work myself and suddenly there were servants for everything. They helped me to wore my slippers yesterday. I mean I can do myself, I don't need anyone help with my work. Please try to understand.'

Abhimanyu said caressing her cheeks ,'No need to panic. If you don't like it then you don't need to take their help. I told you, you can whatever you like. I just wanted you to be happy.' Before she could react, he picked her in arms and said walking toward the washroom,' Let me help you to take bath. I am happy to become your servant, queen.' 

Lunch,

Abhimanyu and Sia walked toward the dining area, she was going to sit when a sharp voice cut through the room. "That is not how a queen dress.' 

His Grandma said angrily seeing Sia wearing light red saree with nuptial chain and glass bangles in her hands. 

'Grandma, please don't make fuss about trivial matters. She is not comfortable in heavy clothes and jewelry.' Abhimanyu said while pulling chair for Sia. 

'Abhimanyu, you forget everything for this girl. She is wearing this simple clothes, our servants look more classy then her.' Grandma said glaring at her. 

'Grandma, it doesn't matter what she wears. Everyone knows in this palace that she is my wife and queen of this kingdom.' Abhimanyu said, before Grandma could speak further, he said in warning tone, 'Grandma, it took me so much effort to bring my wife home. Please don't make things difficult for her.' After his warning tone, no one can say anything further. They have lunch in silence. 

One week passed, today Abhimanyu has resumed his king's duties. 

Night,

He entered the room and saw Sia who was sitting on the bed with bored expression. He asked sitting beside her, 'What happened?'

'I am getting bored. It's not like I am being ungrateful, any other girl would enjoy all these things and luxuries. But, you know I worked whole life and suddenly I was sitting idle. You were there, I didn't feel bored but. I wanted to cook for you but servants told me queen is not allowed in the kitchen. If I wanted to go outside, they told me queen can't go outside without king.' She said looking at him. 

'Being queen mean I have nothing to do.' She said sadly. 

Abhimanyu chuckled, he pulled her in his lap and said, 'Being queen is toughest thing in the world. You just entered the palace that's why I wanted to let you rest. If you wanted to work then from tomorrow your sword training will start and then you have to learn literature, music, dance and accounts.'

Sia looked at him with wide eyes,'Sia, this palace is manage by my mother. After her, it would be you who would manage this palace. All the servants and guard would be managed by you in the future. Servants family would be your responsibility. If there will be war situation in the future, it's your duty to save palace and people living in the people.'

He asked, 'Are you scared?'

'Except losing you, I am not scared of anything.' She said proudly. 

He smile and said,' And you know queen's most important work?' She shook her head with confused expression. He moved his hand toward her stomach and said,' To give birth to King's children.'

He pulled her face toward him and said in husky voice,' Let's focus on your first duty, to give birth to our child.' Saying this, he captured her lips and drawn into the world of passion. 

Days passed, Sia found herself immersed in rigorous training.  She learned the art of swordsmanship, she learned dancing and singing. Beside this she learned to manage the palace  intricate affairs. 

She was happy in her life sometime she missed her tea seller life but she was happy thinking now she can help people around her as she has the power to help people around her. Now she can donate money for schools, hospitals and other noble work. She remembered the time when Abhimanyu introduced her to the kingdom. Everyone was shocked to see that normal tea seller become queen. But, now slowly they accepted her as she can understand their problem more as compared to any other person. 

Between this newfound responsibilities, her love with  Abhimanyu deepened. Every night, they discussed about their day, he made sure he spend whole day with her once in a week. They worked as team, ready to fight with any obstacles. 

Sia was standing on the balcony, admiring the moon when Abhimanyu entered the room. He walked toward her and asked hugging her from back,' What are you doing here?'

'Just looking at the moon. How was your day.' She asked still looking at the moon, keeping her hand on his. 

'Good  but I missed you so much. By the way, I wanted to take you somewhere. Let's go.' He said, turning her toward him. Before she could asked further, he held her hand and dragged her outside. 

She was walking behind him with confusion expression as they were walking somewhere by secret passage. He was still holding her hand tightly. 

They reached at the end of secret passage, before he could open the door he blindfold her and said,' Ready for surprise, my queen?'

'Maharaj, this excitement is killing me. Please, don't tease me.' She pouted, he chuckled and finally opened the door. 

Finally, he untied the blindfold, the silk slipping away to reveal the sight before her.

She gasped, her eyes widening in awe, she saw a palace-a breathtaking structure made entirely of glass. The palace seemed to float on a bed of water, the glass extending down to form a foundation of clear, still pools. Water cascaded gently from the edges, creating a tranquil symphony of sound that filled the air.

He whispered in her ears,' This is for you my love. Tomorrow is the day, I first met you and my life changed completely. I love you so much, I can't describe in words how important you are in my heart. I am nothing without you.'

Tears welled up in her eyes as she turned to look at Abhimanyu, who was watching her with a soft smile, his eyes filled with love and pride. "Do you like it?" 

She was too overwhelmed to speak, she hugged him tightly and said, 'Thank you for loving me like this. I love you so much.'

He smile, kissing her forehead, he said, 'Let's go, there is another surprise for you.' Saying this, he took her inside the palace kitchen. He said showing the kitchen, I know queen can't entered the royal  kitchen but this is your own palace and you can cook for your husband.' Sia hugged him tightly and said, 'Thank you so much. Just wait for sometime, I will prepare something for you. It's been so long, I wanted to cook for you.' Saying this, she started preparing dinner for her while he was busy admiring her. 

After dinner, she was washing utensils when he stand beside her. Slowly, he reached up, his fingers brushing against her cheek before sliding into her hair, undoing the intricate pins that held it in place. Her hair tumbled down around her shoulders, and he smiled, tucking a loose strand behind her ear. "You're perfect," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion.

Understanding his intention, she said,' Maharaj, let me wash utensils first.' He ignored her words, and picked her in arms and walked toward their bedroom. Placing her on the bed, they looking at each other. 

Slowly, he bent down, his lips finding hers in a kiss that was soft and tender, yet full of the passion. She responded eagerly, her hands sliding up to his shoulders, pulling him closer as their kiss deepened. 

For a moment, they simply sat there, lost in each other's gaze. The world outside the chamber faded away, leaving only the two of them, wrapped in the warmth of their love. When they finally broke apart, they were both breathing heavily, their foreheads resting against each other's as they caught their breath. His hands moved to her waist, pulling her into his lap, and she wrapped her arms around his neck, feeling the steady beat of his heart against hers.

He began to kiss her again, his lips trailing down her neck. Not able to control more, he hovered over her and captured her lips.  The room was filled with the sounds of their love, the soft rustle of sheets and the whispered words of affection.



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