Naina and Rehan bowed their heads to the Emperor, then took their seats beside Shama. Shama's eyes welled up with tears, her body reacting involuntarily."Why am I crying?" she thought to herself. "Is it the body's reaction to Shanaya's past again?"She wiped away her tears and forced a smile.The celebration began, with musicians playing and dancers twirling in joy for the Emperor's birthday. Shama watched the show, but her mind was elsewhere. She felt a chill down her spine as if someone was watching her. She glanced around, but everyone seemed engrossed in the festivities."It must be my imagination," she thought. But as she turned her attention back to the stage, she felt the chill again. It was stronger this time, and she could have sworn she saw a pair of eyes gleaming in the darkness. Shrugging the ominous feeling off, she focused on the celebration. After the show, it was time for dinner. Shama's eyes widened as she saw the array of delicious food spread out before her. She q
Shama sipped her wine, savoring the rich flavor as she scanned the ballroom. Her eyes met Ekansh's, who flashed her a mischievous grin. She rolled her eyes, amused by his antics. "Dork" she muttered.Just then, she spotted Naina slipping away from the ball. Shama smiled to herself. This was her chance.She excused herself from the crowd and followed Naina to the backyard. Naina was standing beneath a tree, gazing at the moon. Shama approached her silently, admiring the way the moonlight caressed Naina's innocent face, giving her an ethereal appearance."What are you doing here all alone? Aren't you afraid someone might harm you?" Shama asked, her voice soft.Naina scoffed and looked up at the moon. "Harm me? This is the safest place I could find in this palace. All the people back at the ball were staring at me, their faces disguised with gentle smiles while they waited for the chance to take me down. It makes me feel sick."Naina's eyes were empty, and Shama saw a side of her friend
Shama sat beneath the moonlit sky, the cool breeze caressing her skin. She gazed up at the full moon, its silvery glow illuminating the vast expanse of the night sky. Myriad stars twinkled around it, like diamonds scattered on black velvet. Shama wondered which celestial body she most resembled: the lone moon, shining brightly in the darkness, or the countless unknown stars, twinkling beside it, their light unseen by most.The clear water in front of her reflected the moon's ethereal beauty. Suddenly, a firefly landed on her nose. Shama held her breath, captivated by its delicate beauty. The tiny creature emitted a faint glow, illuminating her features with its otherworldly light. Shama reached out to touch it, but it fluttered away, leaving behind a trail of shimmering sparks.Shama rose to her feet and chased after the firefly. As she stepped on the long grasses, a swarm of fireflies rose from the ground, like a magical cloud of light. Shama giggled with delight and ran through the f
Shama changed into her nightgown."That brat must want death."Shama murmured in anger. She went to her study table. The account books and letters were kept there."I have to take a look at these too."She murmured and sat down on the chair. She put on her spectacles and read the account book."Hmm...Everything is fine here."She said after some time when she finished reading the account book."Ah, I have to read and reply to these letters too."She said yawning.After some time Shama completed reading all the things."What the hell do they think the Royal Palace is? Some kind of delivery shop or what? None of them is important matters. Every letter is a piece of trash."Shama said throwing off the letters."Ugh, how could I forget? Tomorrow is my self-defence classes. I haven't slept till now.”Shama said jumping on the bed."Ah so comfortable."Shama said taking a p
"You are poor in martial arts. So, we will start from basic boxing." Yug said. He showed Shama how to punch in the right manner. Shama already learnt martial arts at a beginner level in her real life. She knew all the moves. "Teacher, I already know martial arts at a beginner level." She said smiling at him. "Huh? Do you even know what martial art is?" He said mocking her. "A martial art is a style of combat, in many instances directed towards the self-defence. They are practised for many reasons like fighting, self-defence, sport, self-expression, discipline, confidence, fitness, relaxation and meditation. Teacher
Shama went to the hall. She sat there to listen to all complains and troubles to go on in her city."Your highness, currently the most troubling thing is that the whole city is suffering from the flood. We were suffering from poverty and now the flood is there. People are all suffering a huge loss of life and money. They need help." A man spoke up from the crowd. "Yes your majesty, we all needs your help." The whole crowd started saying at once. Shama looked at every one of them. She stood up and said, "You all can go back now. I will think of a way to help you all." All of them looked disappointed. Shama looked at them leaving sadly. She called the royal butler.
It was midnight. Shama went to the royal backyard. "Will it be alright? What if it's a trap for me?" Shama thought while walking. "But the letter said that he/she has the evidence which can prove my parents right. I can't miss this chance. I will be careful on the way." Shama thought while grabbing the sword tightly. She reached the royal backyard. But there was no one to be seen. Just then a note hit her head; Shama rubbed her head and looked around angrily. She saw a note lying on the ground. She opened the page and read. "Look to your left, there is a bunch of paper covered with red clothes" Shama looked to her left.
Shama went to the camp. More people were added to the camp. They were now running out of supplies. Shama helped everyone take medicine. After some hours all the people were settled there. Shama took a chair and sat there. "Our economy is very poor. We are now running out of supplies. Slowly we won't be able to afford the huge loss and we will be destroyed completely by the higher society." She said scribbling something on the ground. "But I have an idea. This city is well known for finding precious stones and treasures. As I know there is a mountain where we can find many big treasures. If we trade them to other places we can gain a huge profit." She said showing a map on the ground.