Pihu's pov

I looked at the crowd. They are wailing so much. I saw many political parties also shouting outside the mansion.

"We are not in safe hands...what will be the future of our city? The king is mentally challenged....they played with our emotions....they made us fool...they have hidden the truth of our future king from us"

Some of the leaders were shouting and manipulating the people. Mr. Chauhan entered the mansion with his son Baivab.

"What are you waiting for bhaisaab? Why don't you announce Baivab's name as the king....people are going mad out there...just go and make the announcement....."

Rajasaab and Ranima exchanged glance. They were looking extremely tensed.

"Ma, this is the right thing to do....papa, do it...just announce Baivab as the King"

Tuhin di said.

Unexpectedly Rajasaab stared at me once.

"Why are you looking at her?? She is not someone from our family...and by the way, all these happened for her....if she didn't take Rajveer outside the mansion, people will never get to know about this"

Tuhin di was directly blaming me. I stood silent. This is baseless to argue here. I'm still wandering why everything is going against Rajababu.

"I need to talk to Pihu"

My eyes widened when Rajasaab said that.

"What??? Papa have you gone mad???"

Tuhin di is shouting.

"Pihu come with me"

I followed Rajasaab in silence. I know Baivab and Tuhin di is now burning me with their eyes.

"This is too much...."

I heard Tuhin Di's voice from behind.

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"What do you think Pihu?"

I looked at Rajasaab. I felt an aching inside me after seeing his broken state.

"Why all these happening? What have I done so wrong? Infact why all these are happening to Rajveer? He never did any harm to anyone...my son is my pride....I don't know what to do now.... I'm seeing darkness everywhere...do you really think this will be a good idea to give the throne to Baivab???"

I stood in silence.

"It's not like that i don't trust Baivab...he is my son-in-law.... I'm thinking about the future...what if Rajveer get well someday and Baivab didn't return him the throne....this throne belongs to Rajveer....Dr. Batra was telling that Rajveer has no hope for future....I don't know...my head is blasting"

Rajasaab sat on the couch by holding his head.

"Then give me the throne"

I said.

Rajasaab lifted his face and stared at me being dumbfounded. He is looking at me in extreme shock.

But i stood unfazed. I know what I'm doing right now. This is the only way I'm seeing right now to save Rajababu. My instincts are telling me that something more horrible is going to happen. And i can only stop this storm if I get some power in my hand.

"But people will never going to accept you as a Queen....you were....."

Rajasaab stopped in midway.

"I know I was a maid....but I don't think there is any other way to protect Rajababu.... I'm feeling like everyone is plotting against him... don't you feel that the people who are shouting out there were bribed by someone influential? Don't you think that the maid has been bribed by someone too...."

Rajasaab stared at me in pure shock.

"What are you trying to say Pihu?"

"I'm not pointing my finger at anyone.... I'm just telling that something is not right....there is something which we don't know yet....we have to investigate the truth....I don't think Baivab will co-operate with us after he become the King....we can only do it if the power stays in our hand....."

Rajasaab was still looking at me in shock.

"Please Rajasaab..... I'm pleading you....give me the throne...I promise i will dig out the truth..."

"Are you doubting on Baivab?"

Rajasaab finally asked me. I stayed silent for some moment. Then I replied by gathering my courage.

"Yes.... I'm doubting him..."

Then I said the things which Baivab did with my Renu di. I said everything to him. He was shocked and angry both.

"What if people rejects you?"

He asked me.

"I'm ready to do anything to win their trust"

I said. Rajasaab kept on staring at me. I don't know what he is looking at.

"If anyone can heal Rajveer, it will be only you"

Rajasaab said and left the room. I closed my eyes and sat on the couch. My heart is beating faster. I don't know what will happen now. But Baivab will not take this sportingly. I have to fight this battle no matter what.

.....................

"Rajveer....oh no....what is this?"

Myra asked in tension.

Rajveer was sitting on the throne and he motioned Myra to take the position beside him.

"I can't.... it's your responsibility... I don't want to sit on that throne...this throne scared me...infact women are not allowed to sit there...."

Myra said. Rajveer got down off the throne and walked near her. After reaching closer, he held her hand and stared into her eyes deeply.

"I want my Queen beside me.... I don't believe in gender roles Mira.... I'm a man that doesn't mean that I can never cook or wash dishes....and you are woman...that doesn't mean that you can never sit on a throne...."

Myra stared at him in amusement.

"I want my wife to sit just next to me...this is my dream that my wife and I will rule together....I want my wife to be a warrior not some submissive housewife....i want my Queen to guide her King always....noone is perfect Myra but we can become the best if we stay side by side in every phase of our life...."

Tears gathered into Myra's eyes. She hugged me instantly.

Rajveer chuckled after witnessing her cuteness.

"When I will be weak, you will rule out city...."

Rajveer said with so much love.

"But i don't know how to rule Veer"

Myra whispered.

"Do everything with honesty....People will bow down in respect"

Rajveer said and kissed her forehead.

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Myra wiped her tears. She sobbed by covering her mouth. She is dying in guilt. He left that man because she was coward.

Nowadays she is witnessing Nishant's cunning ways for earning money. She is comparing this Nishant with her Veer. The more she is seeing Nishant, the more she is regretting. She is now getting the value of Rajveer.

Whenever she is feeling helpless, she is remembering Shamita's words. Shamita told her that Rajveer will return to her one day. She is just waiting for that day.

"I will sit with you on your throne Veer.....I will fulfill your every dream"

She buried her head in between her knees and cried continuously.

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Pihu's pov

I was standing in a corner silently. Rajasaab has called a press conference. Everyone is present here. Rajasaab took his position in the centre. The head of many political parties are also here.

"My son and the future King Rajveer Koshal is suffering from partial amnesia...He has lost some of his memory...but he will get healed soon...."

"But we heard that his condition is very poor....His Brain cells are dying everyday....Are you hiding the real news from us?"

The media asked.

Now I'm confirmed that someone is leaking the news.

"No, I'm not hiding anything...."

"But he tried to kill a maid"

The media said.

"It was an accident....this was the side effect of the medicines"

Rajasaab said.

"Then who will be the king? Please announce the name...people of Kashi wants to know about their future"

Rajasaab stayed silent for sometime. He looked at me once and again he faced the media.

"I have decided to give the throne to someone who will prove his ability....I will leave the decision on the people of Kashi...I have two names in my mind....they will compete for the throne and at the end, people of Kashi will decide their fate"

As soon as Rajasaab said this, a heavy wave of whispers ran through the hall. I looked at Baivab who is also looking shocked.

"Who are they?"

The media asked.

"The two contenders will be Baivab Chauhan, who is my son-in-law....and my daughter-in-law Pihu Rajveer Koshal"

I felt an electric jolt through my body when I heard the name Pihu Rajveer Koshal. I felt a different kind of strength inside me all of a sudden.

A wave of laughter splashed across the hall. I can see the political leaders were laughing so much. Baivab is looking angry but he also laughed.

"Then the winner is clear we guess"

One of the leader announced.

"But Rajasaab, what is the game?"

Baivab asked this time. Rajasaab looked at me again.

"The game is simple....you both have to find out three vital problems of this city and will solve the issue....The people of Kashi will vote at the end...."

With that Rajasaab stood up and left the conference hall.

The media started to click my photos. I decided to leave the hall.

"Baivab, congratulations on advance...."

I heard all these from behind.

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It was almost midnight. I entered Rajababu's room. He is sleeping soundly. I sat beside his bed. I started to caress his head softly. His sleep broke.

He looked at me with a drool.

"Rajababu....come with me"

I almost whispered. He immediately got up. I smiled. He never ever say no to me.

He held my pallu and walked behind me. He is still looking scared.

We reached near the throne. I held his wrist and walked him with me.

"Doll,,,, where are you taking me?"

He asked little timidly. We both stood infront of the throne. I turned at him and slowly make him sit on the throne. He is looking at me in bit shock and surprise.

Tears appeared in my eyes. I'm imagining the day when he will take this throne on his full senses and rule over this city. I don't know whether I will be there to see this by my own eyes or not.

"Why are you crying? Don't cry.... whenever you cry, I feel like to cry"

His voice shook. My heart melted. I immediately stood beside him.

"These tears are my happy tears.... I'm imagining you as the King....one day you will rule... everyone will bow down infront of you....You will earn so much love and respect from these people.... But before that we both have to fight some hurdles...."

"I'm ready to fight anything if you stay like that with me"

Rajababu said. I smiled and nodded my head.

"From tomorrow we will start our first battle..."

I said.

"Battle? I'm so excited doll....tell me what I have to do"

I started to giggle after seeing his excitement. I ruffled his hair gently.

He has lost weight due to this illness. My heart ached when I found those dark circles around his eyes.

"I will do anything to give you back your old life....."

I uttered in my mind. Till now I was scared about this compet

ition. But now I'm again feeling strong and determined. I can go at any extent for Rajababu.

I will take the throne by winning this competition.

"What will be our weapon doll?"

Rajababu asked me again.

"Honesty"

I replied with a smile.