The Replacement (#royals Book 1) by Shikha A (early readers txt) 📖

I stay away from the drink because I know I can't handle it so I just took juice. Panna was with me like a shadow.

I felt a tap on my shoulder and when I looked back I got the shock of my day.

Shubham Singhania

Shubham I was surprised to see him and happy to see my friend.

“What are you doing here?” I asked.

“Well we providing software to the event organizer but I don’t want to know what you are doing here because I know already.” He spoke with his charming smile.

I giggled hearing this and called Pehu. They both did their pleasantries and she again went to the dance floor.

Shubham and I are the same. We both don’t like much crowd and noise.

“I am glad you are here. I was really getting bored.” I spoke pouting.

“Come let me take you somewhere I am sure you will like it there.” Saying he started walking, crossing the crowd and panna follow us.

He saw panna was following us and looked at me. I told him she is my bodyguard which we both laugh at, but what to do my dear husband has some rules and I have to follow them without complaining.

We reached the terrace of the hotel and it was beautiful. I could see the lit up Eiffel Tower and greenery around and it was so beautiful and peaceful.

Panna stood at a safe distance from us, not disturbing but not that far where she can't see or hear.

We sat there and talked about our random things.

“Are you happy Shipra” Shivay asked me out of nowhere.

“Of Course why are you asking this?” I felt weird.

"I just wanted to know, you have not got time only with him, and moreover he came to see Sanya and got married to you. It must be very difficult for you" He spoke looking into my eyes.

I smile "well it's not because first didi herself does not want to marry him, and second, he chose me over didi" I finished thinking back to my past. 

"He is a really good man, Shubham". I spoke again. I know Shubham is just worried about me.

"I am sure, that’s why he chose another sister to satisfy his ego because one said no to him” he scoffed saying this.

"No shubham you don’t know anything, he was there to say no only. If didi would have said yes then also his answer was no but then he liked me" I try to state the fact.

"It's good you are convincing yourself saying this but I don’t believe you" He rolled his eyes saying this.

"Believe or not believe, this is the truth Shubham" saying I got up.

"It's too late I think I should leave now" saying I took a turn but he held my hand. Hey I am sorry little shifu I do not mean so hurt you" He spoke sincerely.

I look back “its ok shubham I know you did not want to” Saying I give him a small smile. I know he will never hurt anyone intentionally.

It was windy and my hair was coming on my face again and again, bothering me, He touched my hair strand and kept it behind my ear, His small act shows his caring nature. He is always like a brother to me so I don’t mind at all.

"Good night" saying he hugged me and I patted his back and left the terrace. 

Hugging him is not a big deal. All my sister's friends treat me like a baby sister and I am as close to them as didi.

Two days went by fast, tomorrow is the last day and today is the second last day we have in Paris.

Once the show was over, Pehu made a plan to visit a club and Shubham joined us.

He is a sweet guy. He takes care of us and makes sure we are safe and comfortable here. 

After that night we never spoke about my personal life which I am thankful for.

After the show got over, we left for the club as we were already dressed up so changing the dress was not needed.

We reached the club sometime, I looked around the crowd, alcohol and cigarette smell was making me nausea but looking at Pehu’s happiness was worth it.

For a change Panna was looking cute, finally she came out of her formal suit and wore a nice dress designed by me, she is looking cute in an off shoulder navy blue knee length dress.

I am wearing a nice red tube dress with minimal makeup, and Sam is wearing a green ruffle sleeve crop top with mini skirt. She is looking like a bomb.

Shubham is wearing a white shirt with light blue casual jacket with jeans and he is looking hot. Girls are looking drooling on him. I tease him which he ignored completely. 

I wish Shivay was here.

We took our drinks, Sam took her favourite Martini and I took my fruit punch and Panna politely denied everything.

After two drinks Pehu decided to hit the dance floor.

Dance floor was jam packed and people were rubbing their bodies to each other. Panna came there as well, poor soul and tried her hard to cover me up but still it was difficult, however we were enjoying our time, Shubham was shielding me form the other side as well which i was glad however I was enjoying my dance.

This is the first time I am enjoying the dance floor to the fullest or I am a person who would like to stay away from all this stupidity. 

Yup for me this all is stupidity.

It's not like I don’t like to dance, it's just I don’t like to dance in a crowd.

After some time I was feeling a little dizzy but at the same time I was happy as well.

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