Stella POV

Finally, I have a chance to talk to the readers. Thanks a lot for keeping me as a side character till now.

Anyway, to get on with the story.

"Stell, I just saw Naina with another man." Effie flew in through my door. That girl simply does not know how to knock.

"So?"

"They were kissing. But it was not Jai."

"What?"

"Yup. By the way, Sanjana is like a mix of our Piyali and a snooty princess. She kept talking about a Vihaan."

"Who is he?"

"I don't know."

"Well, that is some gossip."

Cassandra POV

I was floating in the air. Prince Vikram had finally invited me for dinner.

"Hey, little sis. Where are you going?"

"Jan? What are you doing here?"

"Well, I heard that my little sister was going for a date in the garden. So I chose the best spot to watch her and ensure that the prince does not misbehave with her."

"Jaaaan."

"Now go quickly. My dear future brother-in-law seems to be looking for you."

I ran down the balcony into the garden. There standing next to Vikram was Sanjana. I hid behind the grove where a table and 2 chairs had been setup. Sanjana's arms were over Vikram's shoulder.

"Vikram, I missed you so much. I am so glad that Jai is finally out of the way. You do not know how difficult it was to make him go away. You know you were always my love."

"Sanju, what are you talking about?"

She glanced over her shoulder and there I saw Jai standing looking so grief stricken. I wiped the tears that had pooled in my eyes. I understood that this was all to hurt Jai. I believed he deserved it so I kept quiet.

Vikram just kept quiet while Sanjana leaned in and gave him a kiss on his cheek. Jai quickly walked away. As soon as he left, Sanjana removed her arms from Vikram.

"Cassie, thanks. I saw you, the moment you came but Jai was behind me." Sanjana called out with a smile.

"Viku Bhaiya I really think you should marry her. She has all the skills of a princess."

"But Sanju, what about you and the other girls?"

"Me, you really need not worry. I am not your girl. I never loved you that way. I just need to get Veer to accept me the way I am." She replied with a sad smile at her legs.

"About the other girls, well Rochelle, your future sister-in-law loves Ahren. The others too have prospective grooms."

"Ahren...No...Cassie you have to tell her. She can't marry him."

"Ahmm, Vikram Bhaiya, you did not propose."

He blushed and gave Sanjana a gentl push. She giggled and held out a box.

" Vihu, gave me this. He said that you would need it. Bhaiya, why are you not telling anyone Naina and Vihu are married? And why is everyone telling me that Veer and Nainu are married."

"They are?"

"You did not know?"

"No, Sanju. "

"Vihu and Naina married 3 years ago. Apparently you guys sent Vihu to Italy. There they fell in love and married."

"But Vihaan can't talk."

"Well, Naina could not walk then. By the way, Vihaan may be able to talk. My Jiju is a specialist. He has made many talk."

"Jiju?"

"Well, Piyali's Jiju."

"Oh yeah. I completely forgot that you were Piyali. By the way, how did you know about Vihaan and Naina?"

"Well, after Effie left my room thinking I slept. I was going downstairs to have some ice cream when I heard Naina apologising to someone. When I went there, I saw a man who was with her. She then kissed him and went to the room. When I stopped him and asked who he was. He wrote on a piece of paper that he was Vihaan, my brother-in-law."

"Well, Sanju you know I cannot become king right?"

"Yeah, we all know that."

"I did not know that?" I voiced my opinion.

"Well, Vikram is the son of the Sitara Aunt and Rana Uncle. When Uncle passed away Vikram was just a month old and Viren uncle was searching for a bride. Sitara was eligible as she was a princess and thus the King proposed and they married. But Sitara Aunt made uncle promise that Vikram would not be the King as royalty was not in his blood. Then two years, Vihaan and Jai were born after that Pia."

"Well, then who is the king?"

"Jai is. Since Vihaan is 10 minutes younger. As king he has to be able to produce a ..."

Sanjana realised why everyone was lying to her and she had tears in her eyes.

"Sanju..."Vikram extended his hand.

She pushed away his arm and wheeled off.

"Vikram, I think we can have the date later."

"Yes, Cassie. You go."

I ran towards Sanjana's room. I could see her bangles lying broken all the way.

"Sanju..baby..."

From inside a muffled voice came,

"Cass, please go to Vikram. I am fine. I just need time."

"Sanju, can I come in?"

"It is locked, Cass. You can't, so go."

I quietly walked away. Vikram was waiting in my room.

"How is she?"

"She wanted to be left alone."

"I told Jai. I also phoned her Jiju. Apparently Piyali had already taken Vihaan to her Jiju. He was shocked when he heard that Vihaan still did not talk."

"But how can she remember Piyali and her family."

"Maybe a distant memory."

"Maybe."

"Well now..."

Vikram went down on his knees. In his hand was a emerald ring.

"Lady Cassandra Shells, would you please be my wife?"

I paused for a few seconds. I could see fear passing through his eyes.

"Yes Vikram. Calm down."

Effie POV

We were all seated for breakfast. At the table, there were three empty spaces. Cassandra, Vikram and Sanjana. There was also a new addition. The young man I had seen with Naina.

"Hey, look there come Cass and Vikram." whispered Shivani.

I looked and there like love birds was Cassandra and Vikram coming down the stairs.

Pia was nudging Jai and the new guy. The new guy smiled but Jai just shifted.

"Everyone welcome to dinner and I would like to introduce you all to Princess Cassandra, my fian..."

"Your Highnesses, Princess Sanjana is not opening her door."

"What!" screamed King Viren." Call the guards."

Naina, Ahren and Jai were running towards the room. Cassandra was staring at Vikram with a horrified expression.

We all rushed outside the room. The two princes and the new guy broke the door. There lying on the bed was Sanjana sleeping.

"For this we made all the fuss?" asked Stella in a rather disgusted voice, earning herself a glare from the new guy.

Naina ran to her side and screamed loudly. There on the floor was a pool of blood and a blade. Sanjana had attempted suicide.

"Call the medics. Ask them to bring B+ from the blood bank. Selected please leave except for Cassandra. Ahren please guide them to their rooms." said the Queen.

Ahren hustled all of us out.

Naina POV

My sister had cut herself because of me. We were all standing outside the room and we could hear the medics inside.

"It's okay, sweetheart. She will be fine." I looked up on hearing a voice I had not heard in the last 8 years.

"Vihu?"

"Yeah. Di had taken me to her Jiju back when she was Piyali. I got my voice back. It is not your fault. She knew I was your husband and not Jai."

"But how?"

"She heard us fight that night."

Then I heard a sound that felt like someone was shouting.

"How could you tell her such lies. Just because she can't conceive you told her that Jai married Naina. I am so disappointed in you, Vikram."

I ran up to Vikram and held him by his neck.

"If my sister dies, I swear to you Prince Vikram Singh Rathore that I, Naina Vihaan Singh Rathore will kill you."

Cassandra, Vihaan and Pia were trying to pull me away.

"Vikram Bhai, I never expected this. I still want to marry Sanjana even if she can never have a child. She is my love."

"Your highnesses, Princess is out of danger. She is just tired now."

I and Jai rushed in. There lying on the bed was my weak and frail sister.

"Didi, how could you do this?"

"Sanju, you could have talked to me. I love you still. We will still marry don't worry."

"But Veer. You won't have a heir."

"We will adopt or I will abdicate the throne. Anything for you my love."

With that he slipped her wedding ring on to her hand and she gave him a weak smile.

Shivani POV

5 months later

We had all come back to the palace for Prince Vikram and Princess Cassandra's wedding. All the Elite and Selected were present.

"My love, shall we go to our seats." asked my husband, Guard William. He proposed to me after the selection and we had a small ceremony last month.

We were on a table with Allegra or should I say Juliet and Nick. We also had royalty Princess Rochelle and Prince Ahren were at our table too. They married three months back. Their obnoxious mother was boasting to everyone about her three daughters. Stella was travelling the world.

Rochelle POV

My little sister looked very pretty in the Indian attire. Prince Vikram too did look good. His sister and sister-in-laws were standing behind him while he sat waiting for Cass in front of the Holy fire. Sanjana can walk with a stick now. But doctors still did not think that they could have a child. Jai was looking into the paperwork for abdicating the throne.

"Hey Sweetie Pie. We could marry again Indian style."

"Shut up Air. And don't call me sweetie Pie."

They went through all the rituals. We were all waiting to be called for the photo taking session. Mama had already taken five and was still fighting with the photographer to take another.

Thud!

Everyone looked to see where the noise came from when Cassandra screamed " Sanjana Bhabhi has fainted. Call the doctors."

Jai carried her to their room while Vihaan and Naina followed. Vihaan signalled Vikram to stay and entertain the guest.

"Come Princess. Let's go see what happened to my sister."

I could see Eadlyn and Luke too heading that way. We got up and went to the hallway. There we saw Naina, Jai and Vihaan standing.

"Is she okay?"

"We don't know yet Eadlyn. The doctor sent us out."

"Don't worry Jai. She will be fine."

The door opened. The doctor came out.

"She is fine. Go in and meet her."

Vihaan POV

Sanjana was sitting on the bed with a wide grin.

"Sanju, Baby are you okay?"

"Jai, you are going to have to learn to share me with one more person."

"What! Are you telling me you like the doctor? Where is that woman? GAUR..."

"Calm down, Veer. I am saying that you won't have to abdicate."

Naina, Eadlyn and Rochelle ran up to the bed and screamed, "Really? Congrats Sanju."

"Abdicate the throne? What does that mean?"

"Arre Baba. You are going to become an Uncle, Vihaan and Jai, a father."

"Is she okay?" screamed a exasperate looking Cassandra and Vikram.

"What about the party?"

"We cancelled it. Sanju is more important."

"Well Cass. Looks like you are going to become an aunt soon. Looks like biology,"

"Really Sanju?"

"Yup, Bhabhi."

"I am so happy."