"I am so tired." Ritika exclaims dramatically dropping herself on the couch of the living room.

"I told you so many times that let's go back but you keep insisting to buy more things." Jivika remarks sitting down beside her.

"So what? I needed to buy your as many as outfits I wanted and for that I can become more tired than this." Ritika replies shrugging her shoulders.

Before Jivika can reply both hear loud screams of the maids which startle them. Both of them get up from the couch and look at the maids who are rushing here and there as if someone is coming to kill them.

However, soon they realize the reason for their screaming. A black dog which is a lot bigger than usual is barking and growling loudly at everyone making everyone scared of it.

"Hulk, stop right there." Ritika orders but it seems the dog has turned deaf.

Because the next second he runs straight towards where both girls are standing before stopping in front of Jivika who is already looking at the beast with wide eyes without blinking.

Ritika's eyes also widen because she knows how much Hulk hate whenever someone new come inside the palace. He likes to inspect them first to his heart's content, only then they're allowed inside. But that's never happened with Jivika so Hulk seems more angry.

As if Jivika suddenly gets her sense back, she looks at large dog which is growling at her. But instead of getting scared she grins looking at him and forward her hand for him to sniff.

Hulk tilts his head to the side but still sniffs the unknown person's hand for a few seconds and much to everyone's surprise his tail starts wagging in excitement.

Giggles erupt out of Jivika's mouth seeing the happy doggie in front of her. She sits down on the floor and pet her lap looking at Hulk who as if understands what she has said plop his head on her lap. She runs her fingers on his smooth fur before scratching behind his ear while his tail make thumping sound on the floor.

Shock will be a simple word to describe what everyone present there is feeling. Because even Eklavya can't make Hulk do anything like this who is basically his owner.

Speaking of Eklavya, he also runs out of his room after Hulk has gotten out the room. But he also can't believe if what he is seeing is real or he is having trouble in his eyes. So, he walks near his elder sister and stands beside her.

"Didu, I think I am having some problem with my vision." Eklavya says rubbing his eyes.

"Not only you, I am also having problem with my vision." Ritika replies still in shock.

"What's going on here?" Radhika asks walking there but she too stops in her track seeing the scene unfolding in front of her eyes.

"Riti, you didn't tell me before that you have a puppy here." Jivika comments while everyone think if she has lost her mind.

"Jivika beta, may I know from which angle this giant dog looks like a puppy to you?" Radhika asks coming out of her shock.

"He may be a giant by body but by heart he is still a puppy." Jivika replies smiling at hulk who is now panting happily with the unlimited scratches and belly rubs he is getting.

"Oh, okay." Radhika replies not knowing what to reply anymore.

After what feel like hours Jivika gets up from the floor followed by Hulk who looks at her with sparkling eyes. Seeing his dog getting comfortable with someone else other than him make Eklavya smile without his knowledge.

"Hulk, lets go back to our room." Eklavya says making the giant looks at him and that's when Jivika notices the new face because she hasn't seen him before.

Seeing the confusion on her bestie's face, Ritika realises that she hasn't introduced her little brother and her bestie to each other.

"Eklavya, meet my bestie Jivika and Jivi, this is my little brother Eklavya." Ritika introduces looking at the two persons who just nods their heads in response.

Eklavya being a introvert person doesn't like to talk to any new person and Jivika being a shy person doesn't know how to start a conversation on her own.

"You guys are really boring." Ritika sulks rolling her eyes at the two younger ones before asking one of the maids to make a cup of coffee for her.

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It's nearly 3 in the morning when Shivansh returns to the palace. At first it was only a business dinner but then the clients suggested to go to the bar. So, he went to the bar along with them. But then got a call from his best friend who is also his right hand man in his mafia business that they need to attend a meeting the next week.

Upon arriving in his room, he goes to his closet and take out his wallet, phone, the Royal Brooch as well as his shoes before getting into the washroom. He takes off his clothes and keep them in the hamper in the corner. After a quick yet relaxing shower he wakes out of the washroom fully naked because he doesn't have any energy to wear anything. He simply plops down on the bed and in no time his eyes closes in sleep.

The blaring alarm on his phone wakes him up from his deep slumber. Although he doesn't want to get up as he has slept a lot lately last night but he can't skip his gym session and then his Puja.

So, he quickly brush his teeth and wash his face before heading to the private gym that is present at the fourth floor of the palace. He starts his session by running on the trademill and end it after weight lifting.

After spending good amount of time in the gym he comes back in his room to take a shower and then do his Puja in the temple inside the palace. This is his everyday routine and he never skips it because he is a big devotee of Mahadev.

Finally, when he arrives in the dining room he gets shocked seeing the breakfast. He looks around to see that everyone is looking excited except Jivika who is looking quiet nervous.

"What happened?" Shivansh asks noticing no one has started their breakfast.

"Today's breakfast is made by our Jivika so we are waiting for you to taste it's first." Aaradhya replies making her son confused.

"But why me?" Shivansh asks not understanding what's going on exactly.

"Because you're the king." Raghuvendra replies making Shivansh more confused.

"So what? There's nothing like a rule that a king has to eat first, only then others can start eating." Shivansh says still not understanding what's happening.

"It's used to be a rule of our kingdom but your father changed it. However, I thought we should follow this rule at least for today." Raghuvendra answers smoothly and this time Shivansh doesn't question.

He serves himself two Puran Poli and a little bit of Kheer on the plate. He takes the first bite and instantly closes his eyes liking the authentic taste of Maharashtrian food. His trance gets broken hearing several throat clearing so he gulps down the food and opens his eyes to see that everyone is looking at him except Jivika who is looking down.

"What?" Shivansh asks getting annoyed by his family's crazy behaviour.

"How's it?" Abhinav, his Chachu asks.

"It's good." Shivansh replies making everyone around him cheer.

On the other hand, Jivika's face warm up hearing the simple compliment because it's not everyday she gets praised for something.

When last night Aaradhya asked her to make today's breakfast, she was very nervous because it's not for normal people. She had to make breakfast for royal people so she wasn't even able to sleep properly. She was worried if she anyone would like her cooking.

But now after hearing the king himself that the food taste good, she is feeling a lot relaxed. So, she also starts eating her breakfast with a small yet visible smile on her face.