**A few days later :-**"Hello!" Shakti said softly."Hello!"Rudra picked up the call without looking at the number, but when he heard her voice, his heart stopped beating for a second.He spoke and breathed deeply."Hey! Mr. Husband. When will you come home?" Shakti asked him, and Rudra checked his watch. But before he said anything to her, he heard other male voices and became alert."Where are you?" Rudra asked her panicly."Oh, I'm in the market. I am out for shopping, which is why I called to check on your arrival. I haven’t prepared anything for dinner," Shakti said loudly, but Rudra’s ears only heard male voices coming from the other side."Madam! This dress will look great on you. You'll look like a heroine," the shopkeeper said in a different tone to someone else, but Rudra thought the shopkeeper was talking to Shakti."What the hell are you buying, huh?" Rudra yelled at her."What's wrong with you? I'm buying dresses for myself," Shakti didn’t understand the situation and ye
**Day of Porishma's Christian Wedding, NY**"Smile," Shakti said and took several pictures of Rudra."Aren't you satisfied yet?" Rudra said irritably and started to move out of the room, but Shakti stopped him and took more pictures."No, because in all the pictures, you look like a pumpkin," Shakti said and made him pose for another picture."You," Rudra said."Passionately YOURS," Shakti spoke boldly."We are getting late, Mrs. Rathore, so you should get ready for the wedding. I'm going to meet Arjun and Neil," Rudra said quickly and went out of the hotel room.Shakti smirked as she got ready quickly and walked out of the room for a walk, but she bumped into someone else. She wrapped her arms around the person’s waist and said, "GOTTA."The lady put her hands on her heart and looked at Shakti with a feminine, soft voice."I'm sorry," the lady said and clutched her hands tightly."It's okay!!" Shakti said and unwrapped her arms from around the lady’s waist, helping her stand properly.
"My body is swaying."*Hiccups*"My heart is swaying."*Hiccups*"Who is playing the flute?"*Hiccups*Shakti was singing loudly at Davis and Porishma's Christian wedding reception party.Shakti gulped down one alcohol shot after another and was now searching for Rudra in a tipsy state.On the other hand, Rudra was also searching for her. The whole family, including the kids, was on a search mission and eventually found her.When Rudra found her, Shakti was sitting cross-legged at the center of the party hall, rubbing her head. Her dress was showing off her toned, silky legs, and Rudra wanted to pull out every eye that was ogling her."DURGSHATKI!" Rudra shouted loudly, and Shakti looked at him while tears were streaming down her face."Lord of My Life, My Husband!" Shakti yelled loudly, and everyone looked at her.Shakti stood up and stumbled a few times before she could take another step.Shakti fell to the floor. Rudra rubbed his face in frustration, and both Arjun and Daniel looked
[Last chapter continued]Shakti ran to the bathroom and emptied her stomach. Rudra rubbed her back as she cried in his arms. She changed her dress, and he gave her anti-hangover drinks. She gulped them down and made weird faces.Rudra smiled at her. She lay down on the bed, and he went to attend an important call from his team. When he came back, Shakti was not in the room.Rudra looked for her in the room and the hotel lobby but didn't find her anywhere.At that moment, he literally forgot to breathe. He prayed for her safety. He ran out of the hotel and contacted the hotel managers. They, too, searched for her.Rudra was walking quickly near the empty street of their hotel, and there he found her dancing in the rain.Her moves were sharp, and her waist was moving like a snake. His eyes were glued to her body. Her dress was wet and clung to her body like a second skin.Rudra watched her like a passionate lover. He was possessive of her, and he knew this, but liking and loving weren’t
**The next morning:-**"Good morning," the silkiest yet sexiest voice she had ever heard whispered softly into her ear.His soft breath brushed lightly against her sweaty neck. She trembled in his tight hold and realized that she was on top of him.Rudra smiled again and pressed his lips to hers, giving her a sensuous morning kiss. Her eyes widened as he smiled while kissing her again.After the drunken incident at Davis-Porishma's wedding reception party, this was the most beautiful morning they had shared together.Their marriage was running smoothly.---**A Few Months Later:**“Kore,” Rudra banged on their bedroom door, impatiently waiting for her to come out. He had been waiting for two hours, but she had thrown him out of the room, locked herself inside, and gotten ready for the reception party of Neil and Aashmaan.“Wait!” Shakti yelled again, and he frustratedly ran his fingers through his hair.“Wait again? Aren't you done yet?” Rudra shouted, and after ten minutes, which felt
"But Mompi gave birth to Ansh, a single child. How's it possible?" Samantha finished, and everyone stilled in their place.But the person who was numbed was Rudra, who forgot to breathe.Rudra turned around and found Shakti standing behind him with the same expression as him.Rudra started to run like a maniac, and Shakti followed him."Rudra! Wait! Listen to me," Shakti called out to him.She understood him and knew how much his heart and mind were in a mess. She took a deep breath when she saw him standing in one place.But her steps halted when she heard him talking to Porishma. He wasn't actually talking but screaming on the phone.Rudra was not in his senses, and Shakti needed to control him; otherwise, he would hurt himself in his madness and senselessness."I'm asking you, Pari. Did Mompi give birth to twins?" Rudra asked, his breathing fast and short.Porishma didn't reply. She was in shock too, frozen for a moment. She placed her hands on her baby bump, tears welling up in her
**A Month Later**It had been a month, and everyone was happy with their lives, but Rudra was still in a mess.That night, Rudra dropped Shakti at home and went away. He neither returned nor called her. Shakti was still waiting for him, just as before, fulfilling the promises she made to him.**FLASHBACK (A week after Rudra dropped her at their house)**At The GOLDEN SUNSHINE CASTLE, NY:Porishma was just watching. Shakti was looking at the tigress, who was wounded because of the cruel fate of her husband.Aunt Asha, Porishma, and Ansh were all staring at her as her eyes were piercing through Davis.Davis was quiet too."I'm not here for a party. I'm here for justice. Justice for my husband. I'm here to inform you that if you ever come between Ansh and Rudra, it will not be good for you, Mr. Grey," Shakti said.Davis was just listening to her. Porishma was crying because of the revelation Shakti made about the lost unborn baby."I don't care who you are or how much money you have. I on
"I love you," Rudra said, and her eyes went wide as he smiled at her.Tears formed in her eyes, and she sobbed, encircling her arms around his neck."Why are you crying, Kore?" This was the softest tone Rudra had ever used with Shakti."I... I thought you would never say it," Shakti stammered, crying loudly.Rudra knew that because of him, she had suffered too much and all without any reason."Why?" Rudra asked, seeing his reflection in her eyes. He loved watching himself in her eyes."Because you love her..." Shakti whispered softly, referring to Mompi, and looked down after saying it."I still love her, but I can't ignore you either. I am giving you my whole heart, so handle it with care," Rudra said, and Shakti looked at him. He kissed her eyes, and she understood him."Good to know, husband, that you're trusting me with your heart," Shakti said and pulled him closer.He rested his forehead on hers and stared deeply into her eyes."Not just my heart, but also my life," Rudra said, a
Chapter 2] Hades and Persephone In Rajasthan The Sawan month (July-August) was marked by complete devotion to Lord Shiva. This month was dedicated to Lord Shiva and also known as 'Shravan' and in the SINGH family, Women were observing fasts (Sawan Somvar Vrat) on Mondays. During this time, on every monday or 'Somvar', all ladies of SINGH family visited the temple and offered flowers, milk, and holy water to Lord Shiva.At this time, Adrija who was wearing a dark green Sharara dress, covering her head with the dupatta (stole) which had a mirror worked on it, was offering Jal (holy water) on the Shiva Linga (The Symbol of Shiva). Her eyes were closed, lips were painted in nude shades of lipstick and face was donned with light natural make-up. Her mouth was chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' , 'Om Namah Shivaya' (I Bow down to Shiva) mantra back to back. Her wrists were full of green glass bangles and designs of henna that left a dark colour on her palm was beautifully decorated and caught
Chapter 1] Sassy PERSEPHONE "The purpose of my life is to be always SASSY-LICIOUS" ADRIJA .. ..~Rajasthan Idol~ She read the board and glanced at the crowd. Taking a deep breath, she entered the hotel. The competition was a bit luxurious and it was held at the White Hotel, in Rajasthan. The contestants dolled themselves and wore brand-name dresses. But For this competition, She wore denim shorts and a loose top, and every time she moved, her toned legs would show elegantly. People looked at her and started to grade her looks. She had a completely different aura than the rest of the girls. She had the air and charm of a noble, she didn't look nervous and her hair was also flattered with her simple yet elegant look. Carrying her 5'4 ft height and 55-kilogram weight, she walked flawlessly in her high heels. Her face was not bare but had a layer of make-up, helping her skin to shine brightly under the dozens of lights. "Hi!", One of the other contestants waved her hand at her
**5) Humming Hearts ❤️**"Down," Shakti said. Her eyes were closed."No! Up," she said again, groaning loudly."No, a little bit down. Yes... yes, right there," Shakti said, moaning in pain."Maa! I'll tell Papa about your stunt," five-year-old Shiv said in his baby voice, and Shakti rolled her eyes at his little threats."Shivu! You are on my team, so stop threatening me about your father," Shakti said, and Shiv continued to massage his mother's back with pain-reliever oil."Maa! I'm neither on your team nor Papa's. I don't like to hide anything from Papa and you," Shiv said in his bold baby voice.Shivshakti Singh Rathore, five years old and an exact replica of Rudra, with the same thinking, same facial features, and not to forget his deep black charcoal orbs that melted Shakti's heart.Shiv was Rudra's pride and joy. Shiv was Shakti's world and the apple of every Rathore's eye because he was the youngest member in the group of Abhimanyu, YaduRaaj, YaduVeer, and then came Shivshakti.
**3) Humming Hearts ❤️**Davish and Porishma's first born son named Davian's first birthday was going to be celebrated in NY.Neil and Arjun were already there, but Shakti didn’t want to go with her big baby bump and was crying in front of the mirror.Insecurities were crawling over her confidence as she pouted sadly."I'm not going anywhere," Shakti said, looking at herself in the mirror.Rudra frowned softly and sighed weakly as he tried to understand her."But I told you that we aren't going anywhere. Then why are you saying things again and again? And don't forget that your delivery date is near," Rudra said, making her sit down on the bed.He put her legs on his lap and massaged her swollen legs. Her legs were swollen, and it was difficult for her to walk or even wear any stylish footwear."Look at me. I'm not looking beautiful. I'm fat. My face is like a balloon," Shakti said, crying again. Tears dropped down her cheeks.Rudra didn't know how to handle her. She always cried whene
"I have very strong beliefs in marriage, fairytales, soulmates, pure love, faith, trust, miracles, second chances, and everything that's called magic and happy beginnings."ShineeSunshine---**1) Humming Hearts ❤️**Shakti was four months pregnant, working in the kitchen when Rudra came back home from his duty after two continuous days and nights. She was making his favorite meals, but the aroma of spices was making her nauseated."What are you doing, Kore?" Rudra asked, shaking his head negatively at her."I'm making dinner for..." Shakti stopped and ran out of the room, bolting inside the bathroom."I've told you so many times to take care of yourself, but you're being very brave, Kore. Always ignoring my warnings, huh?" Rudra said, rubbing her back as she emptied her stomach.Rudra was losing his temper whenever he found her crying, nauseated, or feeling dizzy, which made her body weak."If you don't take care of yourself, I'll definitely send you to either Mumbai or Rajasthan. So
[Last chapter continued]Alpha males were holding their beautiful wives in their arms, moving their legs in sync with the music.The song was beautiful, creating a soothing atmosphere. The elders watched them happily.Arjun-Pashika, Davis-Porishma, Neil-Aashman, Daniel-Maria, and Rudra-Shakti were all lost in the rhythm of the dance, along with the tunes and beats of the music.Rudra stared passionately into her eyes, finding only love for him."Happy Wedding Anniversary, Kore," Rudra whispered, kissing her forehead.Shakti stared straight into his intense black eyes. Rudra smiled warmly at her."I love you," Shakti said, inhaling deeply.Suddenly, her grip on his arms loosened, and darkness consumed her.Rudra forgot to breathe as he scooped her into his arms."Kore," Rudra yelled, supporting her body. He was scared of losing her, and now she was unconscious in his arms.Other couples rushed toward them."Maa!" Rudra called for Piyali as she saw unconscious Shakti.Piyali frowned deep
Both Yudhishthir and Yuvaan were carrying a few months old YaduRaaj Singh Rathore and YaduVeer Singh Rathore, the twin sons of Yuvaan and Samantha, while also overseeing the arrangements for the anniversary party.Ervin was holding Taapur in his arms, and Dhawal was trying to tie the anklets on her tiny feet, but she was making it difficult for both her fathers. Finally, Dhawal managed to put the anklets on her, and her father breathed a sigh of relief.Taapur was happy whenever she heard the jingling sound of her anklets.Arjun's quadruplets, Sumedh (Shakti's nephew), and Taapur were almost the same age, around one and a half years old, and were enjoying their time together. The quadruplets were under the watchful eyes of Nivaan and Raghav.Abhimanyu saw her giggling and playing with the quadruplets, and jealousy triggered a strong, unfamiliar emotion in his heart and mind. He was only an eight-year-old boy but had never felt like this before. Abhimanyu knew the quadruplets and Sume
**The RATHORE Palace, Gadh, Rajasthan**The whole Gadh was shimmering in gold, like a bride. Strong scents of flowers and the aroma of delicious meals filled the atmosphere of the entire Gadh.After the marriage of Yuvaan and Samantha, this was the first grand occasion for the Rathores, and it was going to be celebrated like a festival in Gadh."Ludra Ich Chweet" (Rudra is sweet)... fully rounded Aashmaan sang, sucking on small pieces of lemon, and moaning loudly."Ludra Ich An Angel" (Rudra is an Angel)... Aashmaan continued singing praises for Rudra while Neil clenched his fists in anger because no one was listening to him.Neil was thinking about how to throw away the bowl of lemons, but he was also scared of Aashmaan's tears.Arjun Kashyap, Daniel Miller, Davis Grey, and Neil Khanna had all come with their families for the celebration in Rajasthan, staying at the Gadh. But all the Alpha males were losing their minds because they couldn’t get hold of their wives, and Neil was the fi
ANSH carried IAN in his arms and gave him to Porishma."Ansh will call both of you whatever he wants to call you. I won't stop him from doing what his heart actually desires," Davis said, and everyone gawked at him.His eyes were soft with a tint of redness. Everyone knew Ansh was Davis's weakness, and he would do anything for Ansh's happiness.Rudra nodded and walked towards DAVIS. They stared at each other, and suddenly, Rudra hugged him tightly. Davis was taken aback by his sudden gesture."Thank you, Davis." It was the first time Rudra called him Davis, not Mr. Billionaire.Davis felt something strange in his heart. It was the happiest moment for Ansh.Davis was close with Arjun, Neil, and Daniel, and he knew what kind of bond Rudra had with both Neil and Arjun."But I'm not leaving Ansh with you," Davis said and looked away from them.Rudra laughed, and Davis narrowed his eyes at him."Ansh can come here, live here, and even call you Mother and Father. I'll never stop him, but I c