Akhil- " You are smiling ear to ear. May I know the reason Mr. Rajvansh?" this made every guest laughed at his words.

Ram-" The gorgeous lady walking to me. My childhood friend, and... my girlfriend."

Akhil-" Do you have a love story?"

Ram- "No. I wish we had one, because I never realized this my mother and my mother-in-law were best friends." saying this he grabbed Siya's hand so that she could climb the stage.

Akhil- "You know this bhabhi?"

Ram- " Hey, I am right here, don't you dare get to my wife with this. She just got to know about this, either way I will have to face the consequence that to in the 1st week of my marriage." all the men's chuckled hearing his words.

Akhil- "Woh!!Woh!!when did you meet her."

Ram- "Siya was born in front of me I was 7 years older to her, she was very adorable and cute. I hope my FIL doesn't get jealous because I was the first man she saw when she opened her eyes. I took care of her for  2 months until she was out from hospital, I use to meet her everyday." his answer made everyone smile.

Host-" Mr. Rajvansh can we unveil her?"

Ram chuckled, hearing him laugh, it sent shivers down the spine of all the guests. It was a warning

'TRY THAT AND I WILL TAKE YOUR LIFE.'

Whereas, Siya giggled at his question. Hearing her giggle, caught everyone's attention they were more curious now.

Host- "I think, I heard bhabhi giggling right now?"

Ram- "I know why she giggled."

"Why?" asked curious Akhil.

"You are trying to roast me but has failed successfully." Ram's words were made everyone laugh.

Akhil- "Bhabhi please!!"

Siya- "Bhaiya, mein apka saath kaise du abb? He answered just now." the moment Siya said that, every one was mesmerized with her sweet honey cladded voice.

Ram- "Are itna sach nahi bol na tha, Rani Sahiba." Akhil was shocked seeing this couple teaming up against him. While guest and the other Royal family were enjoying this banter of friend's .

When Muskaan and Madhu saw Siya they realized she was a completely different person now. Shekhar recall how Siya use to take care of him and now he was regretting leaving her now, she was happy with another man today he felt his heart being stabbed by knife.

She was the Queen of Rajasthan right now. A feeling of jealousy took over him and he now suddenly does not want Madhu anymore. He felt cheated.

Shekhar was standing next to Madhu  and was observing Madhu was angry and sad at the same time, but he was thinking, how will he protect his Siya from Ram. He will try to take everything away from him, or may even worst. A knife was still left to stab him. When he will see the bride face. But some where Shekhar was eager to see Siya...

After 5 hours...

" Maharaj is calling for you all." Said the guard entering the locked chamber.

The chamber was filled with tension as the men turned to each other. This was it. The moment everyone had been waiting for, yet dreaded. Shekhar followed the guard through the grand hallways of the palace. The air was thick with anticipation and the sound of their footsteps echoed through the emptiness. The walls were adorned with ancient tapestries that told tales of love and war, but their hearts were filled with a silent battle of their own.

They arrived at the grand hall where the Ram sat on his throne. The room was dimly lit by candles, casting dramatic shadows across the floor. The Maharaj's eyes searched the trio as they approached, his gaze finally settling on Ram. The silence was deafening, and even the flames of the candles seemed to flicker in anticipation.

" Give me your companies and I will leave you alive." Said Ram when he looked up from his file.

The words hung in the air, as sharp and cold as the steel of his gaze. Shekhar's heart skipped a beat. Madhu's eyes narrowed in anger. This was an ultimatum that Ram had prepared with meticulous detail, a strategic move in their silent game of power. He knew that to get peace in his and Siyas life, he have to make him powerless.

Muskaan stepped forward, her hand on her brother's arm, "What companies do you mean, Ram?"

Ram's eyes remained on Shekhar, his voice calm but firm, "The companies that were promised to Siya as part of her dowry. The ones that you and your father had been eyeing for so long. The ones that are rightfully hers."

Muskaan's grip tightened on Shekhar's arm, "But Ram, those are the lifeblood of our family. Without them, we will be ruined."

"It seems you care more for your wealth than for your friend's happiness," Ram said, his voice carrying a hint of accusation. "But I care for both. This is not about money or power. It's about respect and honor."

Madhu stepped in, her voice shaking, "Ram, you can't do this to us. We've been through so much together."

Ram's expression stern slightly, "Madhu, I am not doing this to hurt you. But the truth is, these companies are the only thing keeping the peace between our families. If I let you take them, it would only be a matter of time before you start laying claim to other parts of our life. And I won't allow that."

Shekhar's eyes flashed with anger, "Ram, you're being unreasonable. Siya is my..."

Ram cut him off with a firm tone, "No, Shekhar. She is my wife. And as her husband, it is my duty to protect her and what is rightfully hers."

Siya, standing behind the velvet curtains, observed the exchange. Her heart swelled with pride as Ram stood firm, but she couldn't help feeling a pang of sadness for her childhood friend. She had never wanted this tension between them, never wanted to be the cause of a rift in their friendship. Her eyes searched for understanding in Madhu's, but all she found was anger and resentment.

Muskaan's face was a mask of shock and disbelief. She had always known Ram to be kind and fair, but she had never seen this side of him. The friendship that had been the foundation of their families' alliance now seemed to be cracking under the weight of this ultimatum. Siya felt the room temperature rise as the tension grew thicker.

"Ram, please," Muskaan pleaded, her voice cracking slightly. "Think about what this will do to us."

Ram's gaze never left Shekhar's eyes, "I have thought about it, Muskaan. And I know it's not ideal. But the choice is clear. The companies are still in Siya's name. After marriage she gave me the rights to handel these matters."

A hushed silence fell over the grand hall, broken only by the crackling of the fireplace. Madhu's fists clenched at her sides, the color draining from her face. Shekhar felt as if the ground beneath him was crumbling away. This wasn't the reunion he had imagined, not at all.

"Siya is my ex you stole her from me."  Said  Shekher.

Ram's expression turned to ice, "I did not steal anything from you, Shekhar. Siya made her choice. And she chose me. Now, you have to accept it and move on."

Madhu couldn't contain her anger anymore, "You think you can just come here and dictate terms? Who do you think you are?"

Ram's eyes shifted to Madhu, "I am the Maharaj of Rajasthan, and this is my house. I am not here to start a war, but to ensure that my wife is treated with the respect she deserves. If you have any honor left, you will leave the companies and leave us in peace."

The room remained still, the air thick with unspoken words. It was then that Siya made her move, gracefully walking from behind the curtains, her eyes focused on the cup of tea in her hand. She sat next to Ram, the silk of her sari whispering against the velvet throne. The act was deliberate, a silent declaration of her allegiance and support. She offered him the tea with a gentle smile, her eyes filled with a warmth that seemed to melt the tension in the room.

Ram took the cup with a nod of thanks, never breaking eye contact with Shekhar. He knew that this gesture would speak louder than any words. The room watched as the couple shared a private moment, the warmth between them palpable. It was clear to all that Siya had chosen Ram, and she was not just a pawn in their game of power.

Shekhar felt his anger rise like a storm within him. He had never felt so humiliated in his life. The thought of Ram with Siya was like a dagger in his heart. He took a deep breath and tried to compose himself.

"Siya, why are you hiding behind these companies?" He asked, his voice strained. "Is this what our friendship has come to?"

Her eyes searched his, looking for a hint of the boy she once knew, "Friendship? Questioned Siya, her voice a soft echo in the grand hall. "Is this what you call friendship, Shekhar? Using me to fill the pockets of your greed? Then proposing me for marriage. Then betraying me with Madhu. I caught you red handded for your information."

The room gasped at her words, the revelation of the betrayal hanging in the air like a noxious cloud. Madhu's eyes widened in shock, her hand shooting to cover her mouth. Shekhar's cheeks flushed with anger and shame.

Ram's grip on the throne tightened, his knuckles whitening as he spoke, "This is not a game, Shekhar. This is our lives. Siya's happiness is not something to be bartered for wealth or power."

The room was so silent that the ticking of the grandfather clock seemed to echo like a heartbeat. Madhu's eyes filled with tears as she realized the depth of Shekhar's betrayal. She looked at Ram, his face a mask of controlled fury, and then at Siya, whose gaze was unwavering.

"How could you, Shekhar?" Madhu's voice was barely a whisper. "We were supposed to marry, and you...you..." she couldn't find the words to express her pain.

Siya looked at Madhu with a mix of pity and resolve, "I knew nothing of this engagement. Our friendship meant more to me than any marriage alliance. And yet, you chose to deceive me and even framed Ayush for that. He committed sucide just because he was framed by Shekhar."

The room was a cauldron of emotions, the revelation of Shekhar's deceit boiling over into anger and betrayal. Madhu's eyes searched the room, looking for an escape from the truth that had just been laid bare. She turned to Shekhar, her voice trembling, "Is this true?"

Shekhar, unable to meet her gaze, remained silent. The weight of his guilt was palpable, a silent confession that hung in the air. Madhu felt the floor give way beneath her. The man she had trusted, the man she had loved, had been using her all along. The realization was a knife in her soul.

Muskaan's hand flew to her mouth, her eyes darting between her sister  and Shekhar. The room was a tableau of shock and disbelief. Madhu stumbled backward, her hand reaching for the chair behind her. "You...you did this?" she choked out, her voice barely audible.

Shekhar's silence was deafening. He knew he had lost more than just the companies. He had lost the trust of two people who had once been dear to him. Madhu's hand dropped from her mouth, her voice rising with anger and pain, "How could you?"

The room was a maelstrom of whispers and accusations. The Royal family of Rajasthan watched in horror as the friendship they had relied on for years crumbled before their eyes. Ram's jaw was set, his eyes never leaving Shekhar's. He knew that this betrayal went deeper than just the companies. It was a betrayal of the trust that had been the foundation of their relationship.