PART 4

Ahaan's POV

I reached her house. It was guarded well but seeing royals car everyone was shocked. They immediately opened the gait and everyone gathered.

Car stopped in front of entrance from where marriage decorations were started. This decorations bought rage to me. I couldn't believe she was getting married to someone like this.

I stepped out of car and Karan stoed beside me. Someone came running towards us. He stopped and bowed to me.

"Maharaj what a surprise, we didn't knew you would come like this" he said while breathing fastly.

'neither did I knew' I thought to myself.

He was looking at the ground and didn't looked straight to my eyes. Well no one can do that, no one has guts to look at Maharaj straight.

"who may you be" karan asked breaking the silence.

"My apologies, I am Irfan Khan son of Shahzain khan and nephew of Shahid Khan"

"where is your your father and uncle" I asked straightly without wasting anytime.

"He will be here shortly, Well today is my sisters wedding."

"we can see that, we have some business with your uncle call him fast" Vikram stood infront

"yes he is on his way, please allow me to escort you" he asked

I nodded in response and walked pass everyone.

All the eyes were on us. They were shocked to see their king sudden here like this. No one dared to look straight in my eyes.

As we moved towards the sofa room I got a glimpse of her who was sitting in her bridal dress along with her parents

Someone was clicking there pictures and I couldn't take my eyes off her. She was looking extremely gorgeous. For a moment I loved what I saw and next moment I hated it as she dressed like this for someone else.

My eyes were fixed on her that's when karan pulled my arm and signaled me to move forward.

I just left because I knew for me watching her was blessing but she might not like me eyeing her like that and others might question her if they see me.

I couldn't just go there and pull her away from stage. I would have definitely done that but I couldn't bring myself to force her. I can't hurt her in any way.

I have to play safe. I can't ruin this with rash decisions. Our religion is becoming a main problem in between us.

We went to living area and I sat on sofa beside karan. While Vikram sat on another one.

I saw her father and uncle ran towards me and immediately bowed down. They first introduced themselves.

"Maharaj we didn't knew you were coming here"

"I wasn't planing to but things turned out like this" I gave them a intimidating stare which definitely scared them.

"maharaj did we do something wrong" Mr. Khan asked.

I signaled to Vikram and he showed them file.
"You in-laws were involved in money laundering and fraud. They even took a large amount of private loan from one of Rathore's investment company and didn't payed it back. Due date was last year and they had a high penalty. Since you are going to be family members I guess you must be ready to pay for their loans. You got 60 millions to pay"

Vikram words bought shock on their faces. They new I wouldn't lie to them just for mere 60 millions. This amount was nothing for me but for them it was a very big Amount.

I smirked looking and karan and he gave me wink.

10 minutes before their arrival

"but what are we gonna talk to them, we can't just barge in and take Inaya with us" Karan asked

"Of coarse we can and no one would dare to stop us, but we won't because it will bring disrespect to her." I glanced at karan who nodded.

"don't worry I got it" Vikram said from front and handed me his MacBook.

"what is this" Karan asked

"when you told me about her marriage I immediately asked my assistant to look for her in-laws and it was easy to find everything about them. They were involved in money laundering and fraud. They took a heavy loan from RT investment company and there due date was last year, but it is still not clear" Vikram said with a smirk

"that means we do have a good reason to arrest them, then we don't have to go by ourselves, just send the guards and the marriage will eventually stop" karan suggested

"yes I think you are right" Vikram replied

"No, I will go there personally" my words bought shock to both of them.

"Maharaj you don't have to, RT investments were just one of many companies you own. It would look weird if you go there by yourself for such a small problem" Vikram protested

I gave him a deathly glare which silenced him.

"You all can handle them I want to ask her something" I closed the MacBook and gave it back to Vikram.

"what is it?" karan asked but I kept my silence looking outside the car window.

No one dares to speak up against me or defy my orders but karan was exception to everything.

"just tell me, I can help you" he asked

"Malik's family is orthodox, they won't allow her to work after marriage. But she is someone who can stand infront of anyone to fulfill her duties. Don't you remember she didn't got scared when umair pointed gun at her. A doctor like her are rare to find and I don't understand why would she marry someone who won't let her pursue her dreams."

I sighed in disbelief. I don't know why she agreed for this.

"well you are technically right though" karan shook his head and we reached her place.

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"this can't be true, why would they do that" Mr. Khan said in disbelief

"well we are not that free to go around pranking someone." Vikram said in sarcasm.

But his words more looked like a threaten to them.

"No... No... That's not the what I meant I just can't believe this."

Before they can say anything Malik and his father Mr. Abdul came inside.

They greeted bowed down to me and stood in silent with fear screaming on their face.

"Malik what is this, you have a 60 million loan under you" Mr. Shahzain khan asked.

"vo Chachu.." He tried to speak but his father interrupted

"things are not like this. We did have paid alot of them and we are slowly doing it, it's not a problem right now" he tried to console them but her father got furious.

"what did you said. It's 60 million, it's not a small amount and you have already exceeded you due date." he shouted at him which can be clearly heared to all peoples standing outside.

Vikram stood up from chair and all the guards walked in pointing the gun at Mr. Khan.

Everyone got shocked to see these armed men in black suits. They got scared as shit and Malik fell down on floor in fear.

"what a coward" karan whispered in my ears.

"How dare you raise your voice in maharaj's presence" Vikram gave an intimidating look to him and Mr. Khan immediately regretted his decision.

"I apologize Maharaj, I got taken a back. I am sorry" he pleaded.

I signaled Vikram and he showed palm to guards they all left the room and stood at the door.

"let's cut this short, you daughter was supposed to marry him, I really want to hear what you are planing to do because as soon as we leave royal police will come to arrest him for fraud." karan said with a smirk on his face

Mr. Khan thought for a moment and then replied.

"Maharaj, I will pay for all their debts and penalty. But please let the marriage happen today"

I got shocked to hear his words. I knew how much he is worried about his reputation but why would he want to sacrifice his daughter to a man like him.

"Are you serious right now?" karan asked in disbelief

"Yes Maharaj because if the marriage stops today my reputation including my family will go down and I can't bear that."

I thought he might say then his daughter's reputation would go down but he didn't even mention her. I got the clue what you of person he actually is.

He was never present in her award ceremonies and that was because he didn't acknowledge her. He didn't let her study further in London because he wanted to get her married soon and remove burden form his shoulders.

His face clearly says what type of person he actually is. I was not surprised because my family is actually same, they never acknowledged Aarya as Rathore's family and most importantly my parents were worst then anyone could imagine

I stood up from seat crossing my Arms and walked towards Mr. Khan who was looking down on floor.

"Did your daughter agreed for this? " I asked in a commanding manner.

"she has to"

"that wasn't my question Mr. Khan answer me in yes or no Did your daughter agreed to marry him?" I said in a deathly tone. My presence alone was enough to scare the shit out of everyone in the room

"Y.. Yes" he replied

"I hope you are not lying because you know the consequences of lying to The king,"

I walked out of room and walked straight towards the stage hall. I raised my finger which stopped everyone from following me except for Karan.

She was sitting there looking down at floor. Beside her her bhabhi was sitting. As soon as she saw me she stood up and bowed down to me. I didn't bother to respond and sat infornt of her on my knees.

This is my first time kneeling infront of someone. Never in my life kneel down to anyone. She was the only exception of my life.

I can sense that her Bhabhi was shocked to see me like this including Karan who was standing a little far. Except for them no one saw me like this.

I asked her if she agreed for this marriage but her response bought rage to my mind. I stood up and asked Vikram to call umair and tell him to take Malik and his father to the den.

He wasn't the only one I had to deal with. I asked Mr. Khan to follow me. We went back to living room where he stood in fear.

me Karan Vikram Mr. Khan and his younger brother including his both nephew were present.

"So Mr. Khan your answer is still the same?" I asked raising my eyebrows.

"My apologies but I didn't understand what you said" he looked down at floor in fear.

"You said she agreed for marriage but I just found out you lied to me"

My words bought shock to everyone in the room. Shivers got down their spines and they were scared to death.

"How dare you tried to lie to Maharaj" Vikram fumed in anger.

He signaled the guards and the immediately came in held both of Mr. Khan's arm from Behind.

"You will face consequences for lying to Maharaj" Vikram said in anger

As mush as I hated him for lying to me I couldn't hurt him because he was her father.

Consequences of lying to king is straight death but I can't kill him like this, not yet at least.

They were about about to leave when I raised my finger and stopped them.

They were pleading for their life but I can't just ignore the fact that they forced her into this marriage.

"you do know death is the only thing you get from lying to king" I said in angry manner

"I apologize Maharaj, I didn't wanted to break this alliance I couldn't bring myself to destroy my reputation..."

"and your daughters wish? What about it. Is your reputation more important then your daughters approval"

He just stood there in silence and I sighed in disbelief.

"isn't it weird, I saw your daughter fighting to save someone's life, she wanted to fulfill her duty. I got impressed by her behavior and I thought she might got this from her father but the truth is she doesn't has a single quality of your and I am thankful for this" I said which shocked her whole family.

"well since you are so worried about your reputation, I will give you a chance to save both your life and reputation" I said and sat back on the sofa crossing my legs and arms.

"ji Maharaj, please... I will do anything you ask me for." he said kneeling down infornt of him

"are you giving your word" karan asked and sat on another sofa next to mine.

"yes I am giving my word Hukum, please I will do anything"

"give us a chance please" his younger brother interrupted and kneeled down next to him.

"are you sure, you might not like what I want"

"I am sure Maharaj but please don't kill me here. I have a family which I has to protect."

"Then Let me marry your daughter"
I said in normal voice but they all got shocked from my words.

"MA.. Maharaj are you serious right know" His brother asked

"Do I have to repeat myself" I gave him a intimidating stare

"But Maharaj, how can you marry her, we are from different religions"

His words got me furious but at some point he was write. Before I could say anything karan spoke up.

"you don't have to worry about anything, you do your rituals we will do ours. And make your decision fast time is running"

Both the brothers looked at each other. They knew that this is their last option to live and as I expected they were ready to sacrifice their daughter for their reputation.

I stood up and asked them to get everything ready in 15 minutes. They just have to call their family back.

"But Maharaj, what about your family?" her brother Imraan asked.

"you don't have to worry about that" karan responded

I was about to leave when he called for me.

"My apologies Maharaj, but without Father's or guardians approval nikah can't be done. We at least need one person from your family as witness." he politely explain his situation

"Vikram ask Mr. Rathore to come here in 15 minutes" I comanded and he nodded.

I left the house and went towards garden area where all the decorations were done. Everyone left the place. Only royal guards were there guardian the house.

I was looking at stage when I heared someone's voice from. Behind

"Qubool hai" he said

I turned around and raised my eyebrows

"that's the word you say when hafizi asks for your approval" karan said

"and how did you knew?" I asked

"well unlike you I do sometimes go to my colleagues wedding and I saw them saying. Well it does include some dowry but we didn't talked about this"

"dare say that word one more time and I cut tongue of yours" I gave him a deathly glare and he immediately took a step back in fear.

I hated those people's who takes dowry in return of marriage. I don't understand why would they do this when they are literally taking their child with them.

Karan walked towards me looking completely shocked.

"Maharaj, I informed your family members about this and since Mr. Rathore was doing some business here, he will reach in 10 mins."

"and?"

"Rajamat wants to hold a proper Hindu ceremony for your marriage. She said she will prepare everything in one hour." he sighed looking at me

"let them do it... But do not exaggerate it. I want least number of people to know about this."

"yes don't worry everything will go as you asked" Vikram assured me and I knew he was always perfect in his job.

After few minutes hafizi arrived and unlike I thought he didn't blabber about religion thing. He was straight in his work and asked for mine and my father's full name.

Even after knowing about me he didn't got scared. He just wrote a nikah nama.

Karan's curiosity got the best of him and he asked "Well hafizi why aren't you shocked after seeing an interfaith marriage"

He gained my deathly glared look and he immediately realized what he said. He shook his head but hafizi politely replied.

"Beta marriage is a beautiful bond, if you are getting married instead of just dating around that means you are serious and that proves your loyalty to your partner. And loyalty does not see any religion"

His words amazed me. I wasn't expecting someone to say this. He was the first person to understand the meaning of love and the sacred promise.

Mr. Rathore arrived and Vikram explained everything whatever he needed to know.

After few minutes she walked towards the hall. She was still wearing the same dress but this time she had a red dubatta on her head.

She walked graceful to the stage when she got settled I walked up and sat next to her. I was wearing my usual office wear which was a three peice suit with tie including luxury brand shoes and watch.

Both her father and my father was sitting beside each other, both of them has shock on his face but none could do anything, they don't have courage to speak up to me.

Hafizi read the vows and I said yes. When it was her turn she didn't responded at first but so hafizi reply his words.

I was thinking Every possible reason for her to say no and there were literally hundreds of them. I got scared what if she refuses. I can't force her which scared me more.

But second time she answered yes. And we were finally got married.
He asked me to sign the papers and I did. Then they handed the paper to her

She signed the papers and after that I left to pick up a call.

After the call I turned around and saw both khan's standing there waiting for me. Vikram was standing beside them waiting for my signal, I signaled him and they walked towards me.

"Maharaj are you planning to take her right now or we will fix some other date?" Her father asked.

"what do you mean 'fix other date' shouldn't a girl leave her parents home just after marriage?" I raised my eyebrows in confusion

"well sometimes they do, but mostly we does bidai on different day with proper function. That's totally up to you to decide."

"get her ready we are leaving right now. And ask your house ladies to get ready because Rajmata has prepared for Hindu traditional marriage in palace only after that the wedding is completed." I commanded and walked towards my car.

I stood there waiting for her. After 10 minutes she came out still in her ghunghat, her bags was placed inside and she walked while holding her father's hand.

I walked towards other side and Vikram opened the gate for her. Her father helped her sit inside the car and I sat inside from the other side. Vikram sat on driving seat while karan sat next to him.

Mr. Rathore including her family members were in different car. I specifically asked them to drive slow because I wanted to give Rajmata enough time to prepare for wedding.

Although It wasn't really necessary but I wanted to give her best.

Around 40 minutes later we reached the palace.

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