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

Masa looked completely unaffected by Shivay’s behavior but she is looking at me with questioning eyes of Didi’s behavior. Samir bhai also looked taken aback by her saying.

"I lost my appetite.” He spoke, halting his moment.

“Sanya, You finish your food and if you are hungry or go to your room. Shipra is there to take care of Shivaay. And I believe she is well capable of doing that.” When I did not react my MIL spoke with full authority.

“You.. before she again says something I cut her off.. “Didi sit” I spoke as if this was the final statement.

Shivay was looking at everything but said none.

“Rana Sa, you go in your chamber I shall make something as per your liking and send it to your chamber” I spoke getting up from my chair via going towards him.

"No need" He looks at Didi and says.. "Sanya, make something for me” Saying he left the dining area. 

And for the first time, I felt a pang in my heart. Not because he asked Sanya didi but because he doesn't want to eat my handmade food.

But well me being me. If anyone thinks I am weak then hell no. 

My man is angry at me and I will make it up to him today or tomorrow but right now if he thinks he will bring a third person in between us then he is hell wrong here.

I turned around composing my emotions and spoke “Maharaj, you can see we are almost done eating. You can take your leave with all your assistance right at this moment and make sure I don’t see you before morning” I ordered him. 

Bowing towards me he ran towards the kitchen. 

“Didi you can go into the kitchen and make something for Shivay after 10 minutes. Once staff leaves the kitchen is all yours. Make something tasty for him. He is not someone who will eat tasteless food. He might throw that food on your face. Be careful.” Saying I took back my seat and I could see a proud smile on Masa’s face and Karan Bhaisa was controlling his laugh but he could not control his muffle.

“Didi look at Karan Bhaisa and I know again she will say something disrespectful, so I spoke again “Didi let me remind you my master is a very punctual man. And your time is running.” Saying I dug in my food and stuffed my mouth with yummy food.

Didi left giving us all a final look and we all ate talking here and there. Or let’s say only Masa and Karan Bhaisa were just eating with no emotion on his face.

I asked Masa to sit in the living room while I made a cup of coffee for us. Karan Bhaisa refused politely and went to his room.

I went to the kitchen and as I expected didi was struggling with things.

Ignoring her I started preparing my coffee and didn't in a few minutes. I was about to leave and I heard the voice 

“Shi, what does Shivay like?” She asked me, looking confused. 

And I wanted to laugh at her situation but well she invited that by herself. And whatever he likes, I am sure she won't be able to boil even lukewarm water for him. 

“He loves Chinese and Italian food”. I spoke and left. I told the Dish shivay hated the most. Lol

He only enjoys home-cooked Indian food. But again why would I tell her? If she wants to be caring then she should've found out by herself. She has been in the house for so many days. And if still, she did not notice this then she will never be able to notice.

I reached the living room where Masa was sitting and sat near her and give the mug of coffee.

“Shipra, Always remember one thing a man will be a man. Never lose your hold on them, trusting them blindly. By then we get back to our hold back. It's too late.” She spoke looking instinctively and her eyes were longing.

Well, I was getting what she was saying but well I know I don’t have to worry about anything.

"Masa, I know what you are thinking but trust me there is nothing to worry about. It’s just we had some small issues hence he is angry about everything. But don’t worry he will come around.” Saying I winked at her and then put my hand on my mouth of a mistake I made. I mean I know she is sweet but I can't take her for granted and I can't behave like this with her. 

“Sorry” I spoke and looked down in shame.

“Oh, come on dear I want you to be yourself when you are with me. Moreover, I am not that horrible Indian Mother-in-law who will curse their daughter-in-law for anything and everything. You are not only my daughter in law, you are my daughter, hence always speak your heart out front of me. Eat whatever you want and wear whatever you like, do whatever you please.”

Hearing this I felt overwhelmed. I mean how come I got so lucky to have MIL like this. Without saying anything I hugged her “thank you masa” I guess I can't say anything more to them or else my river of tears will start.

I and Masa finished our coffee and left for our chambers.

After changing into my nightdress I sat on my study chair but Shivay’s hunger state came in front of me. I know didi is not capable of making anything so I just went into the kitchen. 

Didi was nowhere around, did she make something or drop the idea and left for her room. 

Gosh, Shivay must be hungry so I made a quick rice dish for him because that’s the fastest dish I could make. Serving on the plate I went to Shivay’s chamber and knocked on the door. After some time he opened the door and I showed him the try because if he doesn’t want to talk to me I don’t want to talk to him either.

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