"Do we have to invite them too?" Raksheet asked with a unpleasant look. Clenching his fist to suppress his rage.
"Yes, we have to invite them. This is a political ceremony in which it is necessary to have the kings of the surrounding kingdoms, so that they can witnesses it by their own eyes and can't question on my decision of making you king or your abilities in future." Abhiveera explained. Although he wasn't happy with inviting Abel, he cannot deny that it is his right to be present in such a political function.
"But what if he creates problems?" Raksheet asked concern "I am worried for Ira. I don't want her to meet him. I don't even want him to look at my wife."
Abhiveera held Raksheet's shoulder "I can understand. I also don't want him to meet Ira. But it's not only your coronation, Ira will come infront of Jwalana's people for the first time. We have to introduce her to people. But don't worry, I will tell Ahil to always be with Ira and not let her come in front of Abel without our presence."
"Ahil?" Raksheet asked with a questioning look "Grandfather he don't even know how to take care of himself, how can you give Ira's responsibility to him?"
Before Abhiveera can reply Raksheet's question, Ashwant spoke.
"Raksheet, Ahil is indeed a responsible boy. He may not be able to take care of himself but he will protect his sister-in-law with full responsibility and devotion. Trust your brother." Ashwant reassured Raksheet so that he will trust his brother and will not worry about anything. He should focus on the most important thing which is going to happen in his life, his coronation.
Raksheet sighed deeply and rubbed his face harshly. He know his brother is indeed a responsible person but sometimes, he creates trouble which he can't handle alone. But it's true that Ahil love his sister Ira and he will do anything to keep her safe.
"I know he will not fail to protect Ira but i am still feeling worried. I just don't want Ira to witness something she shouldn't."
"Don't worry son, We all will be there. She will be with your mother and grandmother or her family or you. There will always be someone around her. After Coronation, you can accompany Ira and introduce her to others."
Raksheet looked at his father with an unsatisfied look but trusting his father's words, he replied "Ok, but tell Ahil to be serious about it." He don't want to take any risk regarding Ira.
Ashwant just nod in response, seeing his son getting too much worried for his wife. But he knows that Raksheet's concern is not misplaced.
Right now, Ira is like a most precious gem which they wants to protect from every evil eye. They can't afford losing her at any cost.
Raksheet came to his chamber and found his wife sitting on the bed, reading a book. She was so focused that she didn't noticed him walking towards her and sitting next to her.
Raksheet furrowed his eyebrows and peeked in the book Ira was reading. His eyebrows raised in wonder to see her reading a political book.
She don't look like a woman who is interested in politics. She never paid attention to any political matter nor did she needed to. She didn't even know about Jwalana before her marriage with Raksheet.
The only thing she had to do being a princess is dress well, behave well and stay in palace all day. She wasn't allowed to go out even in her own Kingdom. The people of Aaro didn't see her much. The last time she showed up infront of people before her marriage was on Veer and Veera's 7th birthday. At that time Ira was only 5 years old, standing at a side watching her siblings celebrating their birthday and recieving many gifts that she can only imagine to have. The poor child didn't know that she is getting pushed away by her own family.
Raksheet looked at her with soft eyes, thinking about his discussion with Abhiveera and Ashwant. He want to keep her safe. She should never have any problem. Especially on the day of coronation, nothing should happen that might hurt her or her sentiments.
Ira was clueless about her husband watching her for long time until she felt a arm arround her shoulders. She gasped in surprise and quickly looked up from her book.
A sigh of relief escaped her lips when she saw her husband sitting next to her, side hugging her.
"Huh, you scared me. Why didn't you make any sound when you came inside?" She closed the book and placed it on the table near her bed.
"I did, but you were too busy reading book that you didn't heard. I closed the door but may be you didn't heard it's sound too." He tugged Ira's hair behind her ear and leaned his head on her shoulder.
"Do you like political books?" He asked.
Ira glanced at the book and replied "Not really, but it's quite interesting. I never read political books before and i wasn't interested too."
"Then why are you interested in it now?" He tilted his head to see her face.
"Because....." Ira was hesitating to tell the reason. If she says that she want to be a good queen and that's why she is reading this book to improve her knowledge and thinking abilities, it will look like she is giving idea to Raksheet to choose her as his queen.
Even if he will choose her as his queen, it is not appropriate puting a burden on him that she is making efforts to be a good queen so he should choose her only.
"Because?" Raksheet lifted his head up from Ira's shoulder.
Ira looked at him and smiled awkwardly "Because I was feeling bored sitting in my chamber all day so i thought to read a book. Instead of reading a book which is not of any use, i thought to read a political book. At least I can gain some knowledge from it."
Raksheet smiled "Oh, it means my wife is so sensible. You are smart, kind and upon that you want to gain political knowledge. You can be a great queen. I am greatfull i married you and you will be Jwalana's queen."
Ira didn't replied, she just smiled in response, wondering whether her husband can read her mind.
"Ira, what you used to do in Aaro when you feel bored? You can do that here too."
"I never felt bore in Aaro." Ira replied, recalling her memories when she was in Aaro with her grandfather. "I used to spend my time with my grandfather or Vaayu."
"Didn't you had any hobby? You like horse riding, right? Do you have any other hobby?" He investigated so that he can provide his wife somthing she would enjoy to do and won't get bored when he is not with her. Apart from that, he should know his wife's hobbies, likes and dislikes too.
Ira thought for a while and then looked at Raksheet, wondering whether he would like it or not. Will he allow her to do it?
"What happened? Tell me." Raksheet asked, waiting for Ira's answer.
"I like fencing." She replied in a low voice, thinking maybe her husband will not like it.
Raksheet widened his eyes in surprise. He can't believe his sweet and peaceful wife like a sport like fencing. What's gone into her? All of a sudden she is reading a political book and now, he got to know that she like fencing too. She indeed can be a great queen with such hobby and intrest.
"What?! You like fencing?" The smile on his face grew wider while asking this questions.
Ira nod hesitantly "Yes, my grandfather used to teach me how to fight so that I can protect myself. He taught me swordfight and some other fighting skills."
Viraaj used to teach Ira sword fight. He is the one who taught her horse riding too. He wanted to teach her every servival skill and self defence because he know his son or anyone else will never protect Ira. They will either let her die or abandon her infront of their enemies.
If someday, someone attack on their Kingdom and their palace, Dhishva will prefer to leave Ira behind and save his remaining family. For him, Ira is just a burden that he want to remove from his shoulder as soon as possible. Letting her die in his enemy's hand is best way to get rid of her. No one will doubt him and he can also get sympathy from other kingdoms.
Viraaj fears the most from the evil thoughts of his son than anything else. He can't let Ira die when he is not there to protect her. So he decided to train her selfdefense.
Raksheet furrowed his eyebrows when Ira said her grandfather taught her. She always talk about her grandfather but why she never talk about her father and any other family members.
"You always talk about your grandfather only. Didn't your father taught you any fighting skill or anything else?" He asked, thinking may be she forgot to include her father in her talks.