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

SHIVAY POV

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I reached inside the room and Dada Hukum gives me a smile asking me my answer which I avoided perfectly and set near to Dada Hukum and started checking my emails.

After some time Sanya's mother came to call us for dinner so we all left for the dining area.

Dadu sa set on head chair and then right side Dada Hukum and me and Sanya and front of Dada hukum Shipra and their parents. 

While eating Shipra was talking to Dadu regarding her NGO that how she is thankful to Dada Hukum to arrange the funds for the same. I don't know why my heart felt so good to know her thoughts and her plans for those girls in NGO. She is a good girl by heart.

Dinner was wonderful and the food was really good then they serve the sweet dish. I don’t like much sweet but I don't want to be rude at Dada Hukum's best friend’s house so I took one sweet which is Sondish. Damn is yummy it melted in my mouth instantly.

Dada Hukum praises the head chef for the amazing sweet dish but he said something which I cannot believe in my ear. This is made by Shipra. 

So Princess can cook as well, this girl is surprising me.

After dinner all went to the garden and set for a coffee but I could feel Dada Hukum's gaze on me for my answer which I was ignoring but then finally he asked me to walk in the garden with him and I know now I can't avoid any more so I had to go with him.

So Shivay what have you thought about Sanya?

I was quiet for some time and thinking how to say to Dada Hukum, How to explain to him, I don't want to hurt him no matter what, then replied Dada Hukum I need someone who stood by me and take stand for me, someone who cares for people, someone understands the pain of my people, someone who can do justice to them, someone who goes even against me if she thinks is wrong. 

I need a strong woman a Companion but sorry to say Sanya is not that woman.

Hearing my words could see the sadness in his eyes which I never want to see.
On my next statement, I see the proud smile he had ever give me so far and nod in agreement.

We went back to our seats and sat there and started talking to everyone.

Now it’s time to go but Dadu Sa asked Dada Hukum my decision.

Dada Hukum told him "the king has decided and his Queen will be Shipra." Everyone got shocked at this but Sanya's reaction was epic of the word, Queen as she had no idea only what is happening.

Dadu Sa said to Dada hukum "how can it’s possible to do the marriage of the younger one when the elder one is still single"?

But Dada Hukum said "King has chosen his Queen now there is no change in it. And I told you beforehand that whatever Shivay will decide I will accept that and I won't force him for anything against his will. Now it’s up to you what you want to do. If you want we can wait till you don't find a suitable match for Sanya."

They looked at each other and look towards Shipra who has no expression face. Dadu Sa nods positively to Dada Hukum and Smile. And yes to this alliance.

But I had other plans so I spoke to "Dada Hukum I have to leave for Paris and I want to get married before I leave. So kindly arrange things accordingly."

Hearing me they all nod. I know they are not ready for Shipra's alliance but I rather get a queen who understands the value of humanity than look for luxury.

I don't believe in a woman but it doesn’t mean I don't know how important companionship in every relation. 
Good wife or not but I want a good Queen for my state. 

And I know she won't disappoint me. 

Finally, everyone agrees to this, and from the corner of my eye, I see Shipra had an expression like she has seen some ghost. 

I so wanted to laugh but I control and even felt bad that no one asked her thoughts. She doesn't even know anything about me nor do I.

And I guess Dada Hukum understand her feelings and took her aside to speak something in private I could see she was nodding and smiling but I know better about that smile. 

Sorry, Shipra you have to become a Replacement for your sister.

We all bid goodbye to everyone and I saw Shipra and Sanya were standing together, Shipra with no expression face. I went to Sanya and told her “I hope you are happy with this Miss Rathor” and smirk. I could see she was blazing in anger at her insult. Huh, that's what I wanted u bitch no one can go away easily after insulting Shivay Raghuvanshi. 

And Shipra had a shocked expression as she understands her sister said no to this alliance but she hides her expression instantly.

I turn my face towards Shipra and said "Congratulation Rani Sa Premgadh is waiting for their Queen”. I could see her face heat up and her cheeks become beat root Red and suddenly I so want to kiss them so badly but I control myself and turn towards Sanya who was shocked hearing my words. 

Yup, now she knows who I am. 

I am the King. 

The only king even their state Madhupur is also under me. Now she understands what she had missed, and oh how I enjoyed her that expression.

I finally give my last look to Shipra who was looking everywhere other than me and that made me smile at her cuteness.

We set in the car and left for our mansion.