Author's pov
Once upon a time there was a kingdom named Arinya. It was famous for two things: one it's beautiful and powerful princess who is known to be a god blessed child with extra ordinary powers and another is the power of this kingdom that too because of the Princess only.
No one could defeat the Princess of the kingdom.
She started fighting when she was 5 and she was expert in what she do.
At the age of 18 she was equal to 10 mens in Everything in power and wisdom.
Princess Shikhanya.. No one could defeat her until the King of Aryagar Agnidev came to challenge the Princess.
The Princess accepted the challenge like she do with others and they both fought against each other. In the end Shikhanya lost.
It was the first time she lost to someone not only a fight but her most precious thing her heart as well.
Agnidev was no exception in this case. It took only one glance of her to fall for her.
Shikhanya offered the king to take whatever he wanted to take from the kingdom as a prize of his victory against her and he chose the princess itself.
Princess wasn't shocked nor were her parents. Because anyone who has the capability to win against her will take this opportunity only to get princess and kingdom both.
Though Agnidev isn't interested in her kingdom but he accepted it as after becoming Shikhanya's husband he has to take charge as she is the only child of the king and Queen.
After marrying Shikhanya they both go back to Aryagar.
Life is a fairy tale for them.. After the marriage Aryagar became more powerful and prosperous. It becomes the strongest kingdom.. Agnidev only has a sister Ajanya. Whom he loves very much so does Shikhanya.
Agnidev loved Shikhanya a lot. She was his only priority after Ajanya so is the only woman in a romantic way in his life.
Shikhanya was assured that He won't marry once again but she wanted to secure herself by asking a promise. But she could not find a perfect occasion to ask so.. And top of it she has to make sure he doesn't break the promise at any cost.
Ajanya is about to get married soon and everyone is busy in the preparation.
"wow Bhabhisree (sister in law) you're looking so beautiful. Actually more then other times." Ajanya commented
"it's your eyes that find me beautiful," Shikhanya said
"no it's not I'm serious." Ajanya said but then suddenly Shikhanya felt an urge to vomit
And she ran towards the big bath area. She emptied her stomach and a few maids helped her in cleaning.
Ajanya was standing there with concern.
"I think you should get checked by vaidya ji (doctor)" Ajanya suggested and Shikhanya agreed
She got checked by the doctor and found out that she is pregnant with their first child.
She was really happy and excited to inform her husband.
It's Ajanya who called the king immediately in Shikhanya's chamber.
" kya hua Maharani ko? (what happen to the Queen?)" Agnidev asked
"apki maharani bilkul swasth hai Aur naya sadasya bhi(Your queen and new member is healthy )." Ajanya replied
"new member?" Agnidev asked in confusion
"Yes you're going to be A father bhratashree (brother) ." Ajanya said and Agnidev got happy. He just wanted to hug his wife tight.
"What do you want Ajanya to ask ? I will give it." Agnidev said
"not now brother I will ask when the time will come. Now you go bhabhisree must be waiting for you" Ajanya said and Agnidev nodded
He entered the shikanya's room and found her laying on the bed.
"Shikanya!" he called her name and she look at him
She got up and sat straight.
"Shikanya today I'm really happy you have given me the most beautiful gift. Ask whatever you want to, I will give it to you." He said, "I want a promise from you that no matter what happens you won't marry any other girl, except me No one else should get the title of your wife." Shikanya said
"I promise you that I won't marry anyone else ever."He promised without knowing that his this two promises that he give will be the reason of a disaster that will change everything
Time passed and after 7 months Shikanya delivered a baby boy. They named him Agniv.
Ajanya also got married after Shikanya's delivery only. She didn't want to leave her sister in law in this state.
Time passed away on its own and 3 years passed. Shikanya again got pregnant.. But this time she has a bad feeling.
Ajanya came to meet her with her 2 years old son and 20 years old sister in law.
They stayed for some days then left.
Shikanya didn't liked Ajanya's sister in law Sugandha.
She always stares at Her husband.
Agnidev isn't much older; he is a young king only 2 years older than Shikanya making him 4 years older than Sugandha.
She knows her husband won't do anything but she didn't trust this princess.
She even warned her sister in law Ajanya about Sugandha who also noticed her interest in her brother.
She assured Shikanya that nothing will happen.
They left from there but Shikanya could not be calm.
Her pregnancy was taking a toll on her… she had a son to take care of as well.
Day by day her health was getting worse. And Agnidev also noticed it.
He tried to spend most of his time with her.
Shikanya is in her 8th month of pregnancy.
She has become very much weak. Its like her body isn't handling her second pregnancy well.
At this time suddenly Ajanya asked her brother Agnidev to come to her kingdom.
Red flags were shown in front of Shikanya when she got to know that.
She wasn't pleased at all by this.
When Agnidev came to meet her before he left she was crying her heart out.
"Shikanya what happened why are you crying?" he asked her
"Why are you leaving me here alone, too, when I'm pregnant?" she asked him
Though she knows she is sounding selfish but she doesn't care. She only want her husband with herself nothing else matters to her.
"you know that Ajanya has called me so it will be something important only. Don't worry about it, I will be back in a few weeks." Agnidev assured her
"but why I'm feeling that if this time you will go I won't see you ever." Shikanya said
"hey why are you saying like this? Nothing will happen I assure you. Everything will be fine. I will be back. I have to be back for our babies and you. How can I leave my wife?" Agnidev said but Shikanya wasn't ready to believe him
"It's time to go to Shikanya. We will meet soon." Agnidev said and kissed her forehead
He got up to go but Shikanya hold his hand shooking her head in no she doesn't want him to leave but he kissed her hand and left from there without knowing that indeed she is going to see him for the last time..
That Their fate is going to play its cruel game that will change many things in their life.