Romance With The Devil Prince
Princess Nandini's POV
As I stepped inside the meeting room, I saw hot teapot was served with snacks on the table. The sweet aroma of incense filled the room, making it calm and relaxing. The Devil was leaning on the couch in a comfortable position while the servent behind him fanning him.
"Your highness seemed to be in a good mood" I said as I walked towards him.
He looked up and waved his hand which made the servent behind him bow and withdraw himself immediately. He straightened his back and gave a smile, "I thought, it would be quite late before you finally show up"
"Your highness is waiting, how can I take time and make you bored?" I said as I quietly sat down on the chair. I picked up the teapot and poured the hot tea in the cup, "I was quite surprised when I saw you came with Dhanuk" I handed him the cup.
"I was already on the half way when I heard the sudden accident your father met"
"On the half way?" I frowned.
He nodded and took a sip, "there was a rebellious war going on in Minnagara's border city area. I have ordered my men to deal with it. But to make assured I wanted to check myself. I was returning from there when I heard his majesty's condition so I turned the road and headed towards Sagala. The area located near the Sagala territory which made the journey faster than it's usual time, I could reach here in two days timing" he explained carefully.
"So how did you meet Dhanuk?" I raised the plate which has cake but he waved his hand refusing.
"On the way, he was riding his horse and almost bumped with us. His horse was exhausted and looked like needed rest so I offered him to ride with me. But I was not expecting that there will be another rebellion going on in Sagala in such a condition" he took another sip of the tea as he replied.
I sighed, "it was totally unexpected. First Queen was poisoned, then father was injured and thirdly the rebelion. Everything happened so fast which didn't gave me a second to ponder over the situation. The back to back trouble made me crazy, besides after father's injury, it was hard to maintain the peace in the court"
"You said, the Queen was poisoned?" He frowned.
"Yes, she got weak and lost her appetite, when the physician checked, he confirmed she was poisoned. I really wanted to check on this matter but before it could happen father got injured and then the rebellion. Everything had me exhausted from head to toe, sometimes I feared I couldn't even handle everything perfectly and keep the state in peace before father decided to wakes up" I heaved a sigh.
"Responsibilities are always hard, especially when things are falling into bad trap" he smiled and put the cup on the table, "his majesty will be fine, think of the current situation as a test for you. As for the other matters, instead of pondering over it by yourself leave few to the guards too, they will help you find things"
"I don't have any-" I was saying when I remembered there was still two guards. I blinked and looked at him. He just raised his eyebrows at me.
"Remembered now?"
"Your highness, I wasn't thinking about that" I shook my head. "Besides I am not used to leave things in others hand so freely"
"Then you need to learn few things to run the politics smoothly my dear. It's not like you can handle everything by alone. You need people to help you, people that will do things for you- in that way your work will be easier than you think. I left the two capable one for you but alas you didn't make use of them perfectly. They must be feeling too bored" he sighed putting an sad face.
If I didn't know him better then I would have think he was really sad for his men. I almost had the urge to roll my eyes. This man how come he is so pretentious?
"I have learnt my lesson your highness, from now on I will definitely make use of the people well" I said with a smile.
"Good" he nodded then looked at me with those intense eyes, "it has been quite a long time since I saw you, you have gotten thiner"
"I was tensed"
"You don't have to now. Now that I am here, you don't have to worry about anything now"
I frowned, "but how long you will stay here your highness? You need to return back too"
"Are you devastated with the fact of me leaving?" He smirked.
Is he teasing me?
"Your highness thats-"
"Besides I had to come and probably my parents must be on the way too"
"They are coming too?" I looked at him blankly. "I didn't know that you have a forgetting problem darling? Did you forgot we still have a marriage to perform too?"
His words reminded me again. I almost forgot that I have to get married too. It was fixed before Soma's marriage. But because of the recent problems I forgot about it. Now thinking about my marriage I couldn't help but feel nervous. I am going to get married soon, but how when there are so many problems going on. Father is still unconscious while Queen is unwell. Even thought keeping the words are my responsibility, taking care of the family and country is also my responsibility too. The chain of thought broken when I felt something tugged me harshly. Before I had the chance to consider what's happening I landed on his lap which made me squeal in surprise.
"Your highness, what are you doing?" I asked him in shock.
"Were you even listening to me woman? It seems like you were in your own thoughts and refused to hear me" he asked as he caged my waist with his big arms, "you shouldn't be this careless about your fiance princess, it might make others jealous with unwanted thoughts"
"Your highness, I don't think this marriage can happen" I blurted out making him raise his eyebrows. Suddenly my heart raced and I hurried to explain myself, "I mean, the situation of Sagala is messy, and father is still unconscious. In such situation how could I think of marriage?"
His eyes were dark and I thought he was angry. I couldn't understand what he is thinking but his face was cold as he gazed at me. Because he was holding me in his lap, our faces are close and I could observe his face more closely than usual. I prepared myself for his words but to my surprise instead of saying anything he pulled me for a warm hug. That hug was so comforting and relaxing that all the tension in my body melted instantly.
"You don't have to worry about it. We still have time before everything get settled down. His majesty will wake up soon and he will be happy to see how you handled things so well. You did a good job, he will be so proud of you"
I don't know how but I felt my cheeks are wet. Only then I realised I was crying. His words made me so emotional, it just melted my heart. How could a cold looking Devil be so warm that he even managed to make me cry? When he pulled away he frowned at me.
"You were crying?" He asked. "It wasn't me who was crying but it was you who forced me to do so" I chuckled.
"I hate tears in your eyes" he mumbled and leaned his head kissing my tears away, "I hate it when you moist your eyes for such small things" his lips lingers on my cheeks for a moment before moving back. I opened my eyes and looked at him.
"Thank you" I smiled, how can I stay calm with such gesture? How could I stay silent when he is this... Sweet?
"Are you trying to seduce me with those red face?" He asked looking deeply in my eyes."but he'll it looks insanely beautiful on you"
His words made me blush harder. This man never leaves a chance to tease me.
"Now you are over doing it your highness, please refrain yourself from too much action" I said trying to look serious. I won't let him see how effective his words are or he will be too arrogant and will tease me endlessly.
"Oh you think in such a way?" He smirked, "you are talking about me, but what about you? Are you going to lie yourself all the time?"
I frowned, "what about me?"
"That your heart desires me, it's just that you are too shy to accept it" his handsome face grinned at me while my eyes were wide as I stared at him. For a moment I couldn't say a word. This man he is just too much.
Suddenly he leaned close and his eyes aimed my lips. I held my breath feeling his hot breath fanning my cheeks.
"Whether you accept it or not, you will be mine, and it's unchangeable" he whispered against my skin. He was about to claim my lips when a voice interrupted us abruptly.
"Eldest sister there was a news of- OH.... I am sorry..." Dhanuk's embarassed tone filled the room. I pushed Devil away and immediately got up from his lap and took two steps back to make some distance. I saw him frowning deeply looking towards Dhanuk with displeasure. He was completely annoyed.
I saw Dhanuk had his back in us. I sighed and straightened my dress. "What were you saying?" I asked.
Dhanuk slowly turned around and smiled, "well, I am sorry I disturbed you. The news came that the order you gave in the court has been fulfilled already. Those executor asking what to do with the body"
"Tell him to throw it outside the city. Of course we couldn't be too cruel, let his father collect the body. As for willards, their matter has nothing to do with us. Since they were so active then let them live on their own. Afterall Sagala couldn't waste money on those who don't even know how to show respect" I said and he nodded.
"But sister, it won't be easy to chase them away. Those willards are kind of large group. After hearing the news they are yelling, shouting and crowding around the city gate. It looked like they are just unwilling to accept the fact"
Truly willards are a large group of refugees. If they hadn't sided with Marchent Bilas, I wouldn't have taken such decision. But it has nothing to do with me, they are reason of their own destruction.
"Don't worry, leave it to me" suddenly Devil said getting up from the chair. He smirked, "I know how to make them silent""Your highness you-" I started to say but he stopped me in middle.
"Do you trust me?"
I nodded.
"Then leave this matter to me. You need to look after the palace too. Let me clear the little mess outside for you" he assured me I smiled and nodded. After seeing him I suddenly felt relief washed over me. Since he want to take care of it, just let him be.
As I stepped inside the meeting room, I saw hot teapot was served with snacks on the table. The sweet aroma of incense filled the room, making it calm and relaxing. The Devil was leaning on the couch in a comfortable position while the servent behind him fanning him.
"Your highness seemed to be in a good mood" I said as I walked towards him.
He looked up and waved his hand which made the servent behind him bow and withdraw himself immediately. He straightened his back and gave a smile, "I thought, it would be quite late before you finally show up"
"Your highness is waiting, how can I take time and make you bored?" I said as I quietly sat down on the chair. I picked up the teapot and poured the hot tea in the cup, "I was quite surprised when I saw you came with Dhanuk" I handed him the cup.
"I was already on the half way when I heard the sudden accident your father met"
"On the half way?" I frowned.
He nodded and took a sip, "there was a rebellious war going on in Minnagara's border city area. I have ordered my men to deal with it. But to make assured I wanted to check myself. I was returning from there when I heard his majesty's condition so I turned the road and headed towards Sagala. The area located near the Sagala territory which made the journey faster than it's usual time, I could reach here in two days timing" he explained carefully.
"So how did you meet Dhanuk?" I raised the plate which has cake but he waved his hand refusing.
"On the way, he was riding his horse and almost bumped with us. His horse was exhausted and looked like needed rest so I offered him to ride with me. But I was not expecting that there will be another rebellion going on in Sagala in such a condition" he took another sip of the tea as he replied.
I sighed, "it was totally unexpected. First Queen was poisoned, then father was injured and thirdly the rebelion. Everything happened so fast which didn't gave me a second to ponder over the situation. The back to back trouble made me crazy, besides after father's injury, it was hard to maintain the peace in the court"
"You said, the Queen was poisoned?" He frowned.
"Yes, she got weak and lost her appetite, when the physician checked, he confirmed she was poisoned. I really wanted to check on this matter but before it could happen father got injured and then the rebellion. Everything had me exhausted from head to toe, sometimes I feared I couldn't even handle everything perfectly and keep the state in peace before father decided to wakes up" I heaved a sigh.
"Responsibilities are always hard, especially when things are falling into bad trap" he smiled and put the cup on the table, "his majesty will be fine, think of the current situation as a test for you. As for the other matters, instead of pondering over it by yourself leave few to the guards too, they will help you find things"
"I don't have any-" I was saying when I remembered there was still two guards. I blinked and looked at him. He just raised his eyebrows at me.
"Remembered now?"
"Your highness, I wasn't thinking about that" I shook my head. "Besides I am not used to leave things in others hand so freely"
"Then you need to learn few things to run the politics smoothly my dear. It's not like you can handle everything by alone. You need people to help you, people that will do things for you- in that way your work will be easier than you think. I left the two capable one for you but alas you didn't make use of them perfectly. They must be feeling too bored" he sighed putting an sad face.
If I didn't know him better then I would have think he was really sad for his men. I almost had the urge to roll my eyes. This man how come he is so pretentious?
"I have learnt my lesson your highness, from now on I will definitely make use of the people well" I said with a smile.
"Good" he nodded then looked at me with those intense eyes, "it has been quite a long time since I saw you, you have gotten thiner"
"I was tensed"
"You don't have to now. Now that I am here, you don't have to worry about anything now"
I frowned, "but how long you will stay here your highness? You need to return back too"
"Are you devastated with the fact of me leaving?" He smirked.
Is he teasing me?
"Your highness thats-"
"Besides I had to come and probably my parents must be on the way too"
"They are coming too?" I looked at him blankly. "I didn't know that you have a forgetting problem darling? Did you forgot we still have a marriage to perform too?"
His words reminded me again. I almost forgot that I have to get married too. It was fixed before Soma's marriage. But because of the recent problems I forgot about it. Now thinking about my marriage I couldn't help but feel nervous. I am going to get married soon, but how when there are so many problems going on. Father is still unconscious while Queen is unwell. Even thought keeping the words are my responsibility, taking care of the family and country is also my responsibility too. The chain of thought broken when I felt something tugged me harshly. Before I had the chance to consider what's happening I landed on his lap which made me squeal in surprise.
"Your highness, what are you doing?" I asked him in shock.
"Were you even listening to me woman? It seems like you were in your own thoughts and refused to hear me" he asked as he caged my waist with his big arms, "you shouldn't be this careless about your fiance princess, it might make others jealous with unwanted thoughts"
"Your highness, I don't think this marriage can happen" I blurted out making him raise his eyebrows. Suddenly my heart raced and I hurried to explain myself, "I mean, the situation of Sagala is messy, and father is still unconscious. In such situation how could I think of marriage?"
His eyes were dark and I thought he was angry. I couldn't understand what he is thinking but his face was cold as he gazed at me. Because he was holding me in his lap, our faces are close and I could observe his face more closely than usual. I prepared myself for his words but to my surprise instead of saying anything he pulled me for a warm hug. That hug was so comforting and relaxing that all the tension in my body melted instantly.
"You don't have to worry about it. We still have time before everything get settled down. His majesty will wake up soon and he will be happy to see how you handled things so well. You did a good job, he will be so proud of you"
I don't know how but I felt my cheeks are wet. Only then I realised I was crying. His words made me so emotional, it just melted my heart. How could a cold looking Devil be so warm that he even managed to make me cry? When he pulled away he frowned at me.
"You were crying?" He asked. "It wasn't me who was crying but it was you who forced me to do so" I chuckled.
"I hate tears in your eyes" he mumbled and leaned his head kissing my tears away, "I hate it when you moist your eyes for such small things" his lips lingers on my cheeks for a moment before moving back. I opened my eyes and looked at him.
"Thank you" I smiled, how can I stay calm with such gesture? How could I stay silent when he is this... Sweet?
"Are you trying to seduce me with those red face?" He asked looking deeply in my eyes."but he'll it looks insanely beautiful on you"
His words made me blush harder. This man never leaves a chance to tease me.
"Now you are over doing it your highness, please refrain yourself from too much action" I said trying to look serious. I won't let him see how effective his words are or he will be too arrogant and will tease me endlessly.
"Oh you think in such a way?" He smirked, "you are talking about me, but what about you? Are you going to lie yourself all the time?"
I frowned, "what about me?"
"That your heart desires me, it's just that you are too shy to accept it" his handsome face grinned at me while my eyes were wide as I stared at him. For a moment I couldn't say a word. This man he is just too much.
Suddenly he leaned close and his eyes aimed my lips. I held my breath feeling his hot breath fanning my cheeks.
"Whether you accept it or not, you will be mine, and it's unchangeable" he whispered against my skin. He was about to claim my lips when a voice interrupted us abruptly.
"Eldest sister there was a news of- OH.... I am sorry..." Dhanuk's embarassed tone filled the room. I pushed Devil away and immediately got up from his lap and took two steps back to make some distance. I saw him frowning deeply looking towards Dhanuk with displeasure. He was completely annoyed.
I saw Dhanuk had his back in us. I sighed and straightened my dress. "What were you saying?" I asked.
Dhanuk slowly turned around and smiled, "well, I am sorry I disturbed you. The news came that the order you gave in the court has been fulfilled already. Those executor asking what to do with the body"
"Tell him to throw it outside the city. Of course we couldn't be too cruel, let his father collect the body. As for willards, their matter has nothing to do with us. Since they were so active then let them live on their own. Afterall Sagala couldn't waste money on those who don't even know how to show respect" I said and he nodded.
"But sister, it won't be easy to chase them away. Those willards are kind of large group. After hearing the news they are yelling, shouting and crowding around the city gate. It looked like they are just unwilling to accept the fact"
Truly willards are a large group of refugees. If they hadn't sided with Marchent Bilas, I wouldn't have taken such decision. But it has nothing to do with me, they are reason of their own destruction.
"Don't worry, leave it to me" suddenly Devil said getting up from the chair. He smirked, "I know how to make them silent""Your highness you-" I started to say but he stopped me in middle.
"Do you trust me?"
I nodded.
"Then leave this matter to me. You need to look after the palace too. Let me clear the little mess outside for you" he assured me I smiled and nodded. After seeing him I suddenly felt relief washed over me. Since he want to take care of it, just let him be.
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Devil is finally here again. Are you excited for the upcoming wedding?
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