The Replacement (#royals Book 1) by Shikha A (books to read as a couple .txt) 📕

SHIPRA POV

I was extremely excited to be in Shivay’s arms.

It's been two days since I had a word with him. I tried to call him but his phone was ringing and once he picked up and told me he was busy which I know he must be, thinking I closed my eyes. I just want to see him.

We are standing outside of the Airport and to my disappointment, there is only Anand Bhai standing with the car.

“Good evening Rani Sa” saying he bowed down.

“Good Evening Anand Bhai, I hope you are doing well?” I ask while settling myself in the car.

“Yes, Rani Sa I am fine thank you” Saying he settled in followed by Panna.

 “Is Rana Sa at the office?” I asked, biting my lips.

“ No Rani Sa hukum left for Spain last night for one of his important meetings,” He says.

“Spain?” For me, it's kind of news.

He did not even inform me before going. At least he could have dropped a message if not called. I thought

“Yes he will be back in a week I guess, however, I am not sure if you want I can ask his assistant,” He said, understanding my unawareness.

“No don’t worry about that, He will call me once he gets free.” Saying I look outside. Feeling hurt was an understatement right now.

Somehow this is bothering me, that he did not call me before leaving. But I guess it must be very important, hence he might not have the time to inform. I huff and try to console myself and close my eyes while resting on the seat.

We reached the Palace sometime and I went directly to See Dada Hukum in his chamber and saw him sitting on the couch with his book.

“Khamma Khani Dada Hukum” Saying I touched his feet.

“Khani Khama my dear. How was your trip?” He asked me, holding my hand and made me sit beside him.

“Trip was good and the show was successful” I reply smiling.

“That’s wonderful,” He said, beaming with happiness.

Where is Dai Jan? I could see her while coming here.” I asked

“I am here,” Dai Jan says entering the room with house help following a trolley with tea and snacks.

I stood up and hugged her “how are you?” I asked.

“I am a good princess, how are you?” She asked me smiling

“I am fit and fine see” I pointed out to myself.

She laughed and we sat on the couch and chit-chatted a little.

"By the way Shipra, We are leaving for Delhi tomorrow,” Dada Hukum says.

"Why,” I asked all surprised

“Dear you know my therapy is still pending after the surgery, and now it’s time,” Dada Hukum says, holding my hand.

I pout “I know dada hokum and I can't even ask you to stay because I know how important it is for you to go,” I said feeling sad.

I know dear but don’t worry we will call you every day” He tried to cheer me up.

I smile “Then it’s fine”

“By the way does Rana Sa know you both are leaving tomorrow?” I asked.

“Yes he knows about it,” Dai Jan said.

I nod in yes.

“What time you are leaving,” I asked again

Our flight is at 10 am” Dai Jan says.

“Ok,” I said. I feel really sad Shivay is not there and Dada Hukum and Dai Jan are also leaving.

After some time I took their leave and went towards my chamber.

I try to open the chamber but it seems it’s locked. I saw Samir Bhai was passing by so I asked.

“Samir Bhai, what's wrong with the door? It’s not opening.” I said looking at the door.

He came to me and said “Rani sa Hukum has locked the door and I have no idea about the passcode” Saying he pointed out a passcode lock near the door.

Well, that’s the second surprise I am getting today. Why would he lock the door?

"Ok, can you check whether my chamber is open or not?” I asked him, pointing towards my door.

He clicks the nod and the door opens “It open Rani Sa”

I nodded and went inside, thanking him.

Why is Shivay's chamber locked? Maybe he might have kept some important documents or something else hence, he wanted to keep it locked.

With that thought, I went for a shower and I went straight to my bed. I am too tired and just want to sleep right now. But I thought to call Shivay first and find out why he had locked the room and did not inform me about his trip.

I am kind of annoyed by this.

I called him but his phone was constantly ringing. I tried a second time but it was again ringing. He must be busy thinking I just fell asleep.

I woke up again early in the morning and went out to my balcony and saw a beautiful garden.

I wish Shivay was here thinking I again called him without caring about time because it's been three days since I haven't talked to him and now I want to talk to him. Call me desperate but I don't care right now.

I called but again the phone kept ringing. Now, this is annoying as hell. Let him come and then I will show him the real me, thinking I gritted my teeth and went to shower.

After Shower I went to Didi’s room. I did not meet her yesterday.

I am sure she must be sleeping by now but still thought to try my luck. And I knocked and as I thought she was sleeping.

Closing the door I was about to leave but heard her voice "Shi is that you?”

I open the door “yes didi it’s me, how are you?” I asked going towards her bed.

I am fine. How was your trip?” She asked to get up.