The news about the birth of the daughters of the King and Queen of Rajasthan has spread all over the media as Raghuvendra Singh Rathore himself shared the news officially. Everyone is sending best wishes and gifts for the babies to the palace while hoping to get a glimpse of the babies. However, the Royal family has decided that they won't reveal the faces of the babies till they get a little older.
Right now, all the family members and the staffs are waiting eagerly for the arrival of Shivansh and Jivika. It's been six days since the birth of the babies and seeing the improving condition of Jivika as well as the babies, Dr. Avasthi has discharged her from the hospital.
The whole palace is decorated from top to bottom by the people of best event management. Even Shivansh and Jivika's room is decorated with lots of flowers, balloons, toys for the babies. Meanwhile, healthy and light meals have been prepared for Jivika as per doctor's instructions by Aaradhya. Geetanjali has filled a closet with different types of outfits for the babies which are designed by herself. Radhika has made woolen clothes for the babies seeing that the weather is getting a little chill.
Finally, Shivansh's car enters the premises with other six cars following from behind and then stop right in front of the palace. Shivansh gets out first and then helps Jivika getting out of the car. On the other hand, Varenya who has accompanied them comes out of the car holding one baby in her arms and Kavyansh comes out holding another baby in his arms.
"Jivu, Shivansh take the babies in your arms for now. I need to do all of your aarti together." Aaradhya says while Jivika and Shivansh nods their heads.
Shivansh then takes the baby from Kavyansh while Varenya gives the baby to Jivika's arms securely. Then Aaradhya starts doing the aarti of Jivika and Shivansh, finally she does aarti of the little babies who are looking around curiously.
"Here dip the babies' feet in the Kumkum." Radhika says holding a big plate of liquid Kumkum where Shivansh and Jivika dips the babies' feet and then Geetanjali holds a white cloth where the imprints of the babies' feet are taken.
"Geetu, give me the cloth. I will keep it in our family locker." Pratap remarks while Jivika looks confused.
"But why Papa?" Jivika asks out of curiosity.
"For us, the daughters of the family is considered as Goddess Lakshmi so we keep their footprint in the locker for prosperity. Geetanjali and Ritika's footprinted clothes are kept in the locker, now this clothes will be kept together there as well. Because this time we are blessed with two Goddesses." Pratap replies gently while Jivika and Varenya feels proud to be a part of this family.
"Can you guys please complete your rituals quickly? I want to hold my sisters in my arms." Kiyansh remarks impatiently making everyone chuckle.
"I agree with Kiyansh. Because it's not good for Jivika to keep standing for long." Radhika says.
"Buaji, can you please put the Kumkum plate here?" Shivansh asks pointing at where Jivika is standing making everyone confused. But no one question him while Geetanjali puts the plate down on the floor.
"Bhabhi, hold the baby for a minute." By saying this Shivansh gives the baby in his arms to Varenya before he takes out his handkerchief and spread it a little away from the plate.
"Now, Rani Sahiba dip your feet in the Kumkum and then put your footprint in the cloth." Shivansh says looking at Jivika who has tears in her eyes.
"A few days ago before the birth of the babies Maa told me that with the birth of a new child a mother get a new birth as well. So, if our daughters are the Goddesses of the family then you are nothing short of a Goddess for me. Because there is a Goddess reside inside every mother." Shivansh remarks looking at his wife who don't even know what type of holy works she has done in her previous life to get a husband who never fail to convey his love and respect towards her.
Jivika then stands on the plate and then on the handkerchief where her footprint get implemented perfectly. Ritika then holds Jivika's hand and let her walk inside the palace as the floor is fully covered with flower petals. Shivansh picks up the handkerchief and after folding it gently he touches it on his forehead before he puts it inside his pants pocket for now.
Jivika is totally awestruck looking at the decoration of the room because only the bed and the crib beside the bed is visible. Other than that every corner of the room is decorated. Even four life-size teddy bear soft toys are situated in the four corners of the room and Jivika knows that it's none other than her Adwait Bhaiya's doing.
"Jivi, you sit here." Ritika says putting some pillows together while Jivika sits on the bed keeping her back on the pillows and let out a sigh of relief. Ritika then takes the baby from Jivika so that she can feel more relaxed.
"Kishmish, come here." Jivika calls out to Kiyansh who immediately sits beside her.
"Now, your Maa will give you one of your baby sisters and show you how to hold her properly." Jivika says running her fingers through Kiyansh's hair who beams in happiness.
"Kiwi, be careful." Varenya says giving the older twin in Kiyansh arms by showing him how to hold her. But still, she doesn't take her hands off the baby completely.
Kiyansh looks at his sister who is also looking at him and then he touches her face making her scrunch her nose cutely while Kiyansh giggles. He again touches her face and this time she looks ready to cry as her lips forms a pout making his eyes widen.
"Maa, she is going to cry." Kiyansh says looking at his mother worriedly.
"I think she is hungry." Varenya replies taking the baby in her arms and starts rocking her back and forth slowly.
"Let's Jivika feed the babies and also she needs rest too. So, everyone let's go out of here." Geetanjali remarks making everyone to nod their heads.
Everyone leaves the room except Aaradhya who help Jivika to feed the babies together. At first Jivika was a little shy to feed the baby in front of anyone, she even felt shy in front of Shivansh. But now she feels like it's natural for her to feed her babies whenever they get hungry.
"Beta, I have made vegetable soup for you. So, you want to have it now or sometime later?" Aaradhya asks.
"I will eat later, Maa." Jivika replies in a tired voice.
While Jivika feeds the babies, Aaradhya tells her about many necessary things that a new mother should know. Meanwhile, Jivika listens to everything with keen interest.
"Maa, I want to ask for a permission from you." Jivika says while burping the younger twin while Aaradhya has taken the duty of burping the older twin.
"You don't need to ask for my permission, beta. You can just tell me what you have in your mind." Aaradhya replies.
"I want my daughters to call me Aai which means mother in Marathi language." Jivika says timidly still having doubts if her mother-in-law will approve of her wish or not.
"It's so nice to know that you want your daughters to learn about their other ethnicity as well and I don't see any problem in it. Because they are your daughters before they are the daughters of our family. So, before anyone you have the right to decide what's good for them." Aaradhya replies with an assuring smile.
Just then both the girls burp together making Jivika and Aaradhya chuckles. Because it is happening since the birth making everyone realise that they like to do everything together or the older one will start first followed by the younger be it crying, pooping, peeing or burping.
"Now, that the feeding session is over, Jivu give me the babies and you take proper rest." Aaradhya remarks while Jivika nods her head because she is feeling extremely tired. So, she hands the baby to Aaradhya who is already holding one baby.
Jivika goes to lie down but it feels impossible for her to move without any help. Yet, she can't ask for her mother-in-law's help as she is already holding the babies. However, thankfully Shivansh arrives there and helps her lies down properly making her feel better. He then sits across from her on the bed holding her hand.
"I am taking the babies with me." By saying this Aaradhya walks out of the room leaving Shivansh and Jivika alone.
"How are you feeling, Rani Sahiba?" Shivansh asks after sometime while moving a strand of hair from Jivika's forehead.
"A little tired but very happy to be finally back home with our daughters." Jivika replies looking at her husband who smiles softly.
"Everyone is so thrilled to play with the babies that they are literally fighting with each other." Shivansh remarks making Jivika giggles.
"I can feel that our daughters are going to be a lot pampered by everyone." Jivika says.
"Of course they are but mostly by their Papa. Because our daughters deserve to have whatever they even take a look at and in this matter I am not going to listen to any of your objection." Shivansh replies to which Jivika simply smile but then suddenly a look of worry appears on her face.
"What are you thinking about, Rani Sahiba?" Shivansh asks noticing the look on his wife's face.
"Shiv, will our daughters be able to fight the society for equal rights which are given to sons?" Jivika asks feeling worried for the future as still most of the people sons over daughters in terms of achieving things.
"They are the Rathore Princesses but not their Papa's Princesses. They are their Papa's warriors who will conquer the world as the way they want breaking all the barriers of the society." Shivansh replies with an assuring smile and that's enough for Jivika to know how strong their daughters are going to be. Because their father will not treat them any less than a son and this is the biggest blessing any daughter can have.
"You know I have heard that those are lucky who gets blessed with a daughter. But I will say that those daughters are lucky whose father's thinking is like you. If every father starts thinking about you then there won't be any discrimination between a girl child and a boy child." Jivika says just a tear slide down the side of her face.
"I thought that crying is our daughters duty but it seems their mother is ready to give them competition." Shivansh remarks trying to change his Rani Sahiba's mood noticing how she is getting emotional and it works because Jivika lets out a giggle in response while Shivansh wipes the tear.
"They are my daughters so they will learn everything from me including crying as well just to get pampered by their Papa." Jivika replies making Shivansh to shake his head.
"None of you need to cry to get pampered by me. Because Shivansh Singh Rathore will not let a moment to go away without pampering his Rani Sahiba and his Little Goddesses." Shivansh says and then bends down to kiss Jivika on the lips.
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It's the 12th day after the birth of the babies and the Namkaran Ceremony is held in the palace after taking Kul Purohit Ji's advice. Jivika has taken a bath with the help of Shivansh as she still feels a little uncomfortable while walking or standing. Meanwhile, Aaradhya has given bath to the babies before getting them ready in new clothes.
Currently everyone is gathered in the area where the Namkaran Ceremony is being performed. Although the parents of the babies need to sit on the floor to perform some rituals but as Jivika has a c-section, she is sitting on the small couch holding one baby in her arms. While Shivansh is sitting in front of her on the floor along with Kul Purohit Ji holding another baby in his arms.
Finally, the time comes to keep the names for the babies after all the rituals are done except the feeding of honey as Varenya has previously informed the family members how harmful it can be for newborn babies. So, Shivansh has dipped the gold ring a little on the honey before slightly touching the ring on the babies' lips.
"After looking at their horoscopes, the letter 'A' has come out as the most prosperous for their names. So, keep their names with this letter." Kul Purohit Ji says while everyone looks at Shivansh and Jivika waiting for them to keep the names of the babies.
"Write the babies' names on these Kumkum plates and then whisper the names in their ears." Geetanjali says putting one plate in front of Shivansh and another one in front of Jivika.
"Maa, I remember you saying that Bua Maa has kept her niece and nephews names. So, Shivansh and I want Ritika to keep the babies names." Jivika remarks surprising everyone especially Ritika.
"But Jivi it's not necessary. Nowadays parents can keep their baby's name and I am sure no one has any problem with it." Ritika says but Jivika shakes her head in response.
"I know that our family is very modern but I want my babies' Genie Mumma to keep their names. You are not only my savior but their as well and if they have safely arrived in the world then it's only because of their Genie Mumma. So, here take the babies in your arms and then write their names on the plates." Jivika replies smiling at her best friend who is more like her sister. Meanwhile, everyone present there gets emotional knowing the meaning behind Jivika's words.
Ritika doesn't say anything because she knows that if she goes to say anything then she may start crying. So, she clears her throats a few times and then sits beside Shivansh on the floor who puts the older twin on her lap before sliding the plate in front of her.
Ritika then thinks for sometime as she wants to give names to her nieces which describes their personalities and finally she starts writing the name of the older twin with a small on her face. After she is done, she whispers the name in the baby's ear.
"Anvika..." Ritika says softly making the little girl squirm.
"What's the older Princess' name?" One of their relatives asks.
"Anvika Singh Rathore, our powerful princess." Ritika replies looking at her niece who gives the vibe of Shivansh.
"Now, it's turn for younger one." Jivika says and gives the baby to Ritika after Shivansh takes Anvika in his arms.
Ritika puts the other Kumkum plate in front of her and starts writing the name she has selected for her younger niece. She then whispers the name in the baby's ear.
"Anshika..." Ritika says however the little girl stays calmly without moving an inch.
"What's the younger princess' name, Tweety?" Adwait asks getting impatient.
"Anshika Singh Rathore, our beautiful princess." Ritika replies looking at her niece who gives the exact vibe like Jivika.
"Both the names are perfect for the babies because according to their horoscopes, Princess Anvika is the protector while Princess Anshika is the provider. They are each other's biggest supporter and they will always work as a team who won't be defeated by anyone. But if they are not with each other then problem may come yet in the end, they will arise as the ultimate winner." Kul Purohit Ji declares while Shivansh and Jivika looks at each other with a small smile while everyone cheers liking the names of the babies.
"Now, it's time to put the babies on the family crib." Aaradhya says.
Ritika puts Anvika and Anshika inside the crib which is beautiful decorated while Adwait pushes the crib a little so that the girls don't start crying. But everyone gets surprised seeing the way Anvika holds Anshika's hand instantly as if feeling that Anshika may start crying.
"Just look at the protective instinct. Anshika didn't even start crying but Anvika held her hand before anything could happen." Geetanjali remarks.
"She has kept her sister protected inside the womb so it's natural for her to protect her outside as well. By the way, their names are beautiful blend of Shivu and Angel's names." Varenya remarks and that's when others realise it as well.
"I didn't know you have so much knowledge to select names merging Shivansh and Jivika's names." Adwait says nudging Ritika in the arm who stomp on his feet making him wince.
"I think you have forgotten who I am." Ritika replies rolling her eyes while others shake their heads.
"The names are really good, Princess." Shivansh says smiling at Ritika.
"Thank you, Bhaiya." Ritika replies before she sits beside Jivika and gives her side hug.
"If you are going to let my nieces to call me Genie Mumma then I am telling you that I will be stealing them a lot after they get a little older." Ritika tells Jivika who chuckles.
"Of course you can steal them whenever you want. Also, make them fighter like you because no one can be better teacher than you." Jivika replies to which Ritika gives her a salute.
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3 Years Later~
It is said that with the arrival of a child, the lifestyle of the parents get changed. Because their utmost concentration needs to be put on the child. They are the first teachers of the child so they have to make a lots of changes according to the time and growth of their child.
Shivansh and Jivika has made all the necessary changes for their daughters too. While Jivika has left her job in the school, Shivansh has started to work from home so that both of them can spend time with their daughters. Because they know that once their daughters reach a certain age, they will want to do things independently. So, they don't want to miss out on anything when their daughters are still small.
Today is a very important day for Shivansh and Jivika. So, they have woken up earlier than their usual time and took bath together while doing what they do best inside the washroom. It's not like, they don't get alone time in their room as their daughters like to sleep with their Kiwi Bhaiya most of the night. But still, over the years washroom has become their favourite area of the room to make love.
"Shiv, can you please leave me and get your naughty daughters ready? We will be late for the Puja." Jivika says trying to wear the earring but Shivansh isn't letting her get ready as he is holding her from behind while putting his chin on top of her head.
"Rani Sahiba, this is really cheating. When they eat their food without any trouble they are your daughters but when they give trouble in getting ready they become my daughters." Shivansh replies looking at his wife through the mirror with a frown present on his face.
"It's not cheating at all. They are only good girls when it comes to eating just like me but when it comes to get ready they turn totally naughty just like you. Take example of today, you weren't letting me come out of the washroom knowing well that we would get late." Jivika says rolling her eyes. However, before Shivansh can reply two voices call out for them.
"Aai!"
"Papa!"
Anvika and Anshika walks inside the closet holding each other hands to look for their parents. But suddenly they giggles seeing the way their Papa is holding their Aai. Although it's not their first time seeing their parents hugging each other but each time the girls feels excited as if it's a new thing for them.
"Papa, iz Aai youl wittle baby?" Anshika asks between her giggle.
"Anshu, Papa iz Aai's wittle baby." Anvika replies and both sisters burst into a fit of giggles.
But their giggles turns into laughter when they get lifted into their Papa's arms while their Aai starts tickling them. Seeing their daughters laugh, even Shivansh and Jivika can't help but chuckles in response.
"You two are indeed getting naughtier day by day." Shivansh says making the girls pout.
"Iz it bad, Papa?" Anshika asks softly.
"No, baby. I was just joking with you both." Shivansh replies while Anvika rolls her eyes.
"Papa, thiz iz bad fol you to call us naughty when you aal being a naughty boy." Anvika says making Jivika giggles knowing well that Shivansh can never win against their older daughter as both share the same temperament.
"Blossom, you can't call your Papa naughty." Shivansh says looking at his daughter with a fake angry eyes.
"Anvu can call you whatevel she wants, Papa." Anshika remarks folding her small hands across her chest.
"Butterfly, that's cheating. At least you should take my side." Shivansh literally whines seeing that his none of his daughters are in his side.
"Be quiet three of you. Shiv, keep Anshi-Anvi on the floor right now and you get out of the room to check if everything is ready for the Puja or not." Jivika orders sternly making the father and the daughters gulp.
Without any more words uttering, Shivansh keeps the girls down and walks out of the closet while Jivika faces the girls who are giving her innocent smiles.
"Don't try to make me fool with your smiles because I am not going to smile till both of you are fully ready. Now, let's go and take shower." By saying this Jivika picks up her daughters in her arms and walks inside the washroom to give them bath as well as herself. Because while giving them bath, she will get drench for sure.
Half an hour later, Jivika walks down the stairs holding her daughters' hands. Soon, they reach outside the palace where the temple of Mahadev is situated. Kul Purohit Ji along with some other priests are waiting there to start the aarti of Mahadev. All the family members are present there while the area of the temple is hidden for sometime.
"Happy 10th wedding anniversary." Raghuvendra Singh Rathore wishes Shivansh and Jivika who bows their heads in respect.
"Thank you, Dadaji." Shivansh and Jivika replies while others wish them as well.
"Aai, Papa happy annvelsaly." Anvika and Anshika cheers loudly clapping their hands making everyone awe because of their cuteness.
"Thank you." Shivansh and Jivika says putting their hands over their daughters feeling nostalgic because this is the place where they have met for the first time and now ten years later they are standing in the same place with their three years old daughters.
"Rana Sa, Rani Sa you should start the aarti." Kul Purohit Ji says giving the Aarti Diya to Shivansh who holds the handle of the Diya tightly while Jivika holds his elbow. Anvika and Anshika stands in front of their parents folding their small hands and close their eyes just as they are taught.
Shivansh does the aarti of Mahadev with utmost respect thanking Mahadev for giving him so much happiness in the form of Jivika and their daughters. Meanwhile, Jivika thanks Mahadev for bringing her in this palace ten years ago which has changed her life completely.
After the aarti is done, Shivansh picks up Anvika in his arms while Jivika picks up Anshika in her arms just as the main gate of the palace gets open. Today the people of Rajasthan will get to meet the daughters of their beloved Rana Sa and Rani Sa. Reporters and photographers are also walking inside to take a glimpse of the little princesses. Because finally after three years of wait, the world will see the faces of the Rathore twins.
However, just like everyone got mesmerized by seeing their Rani Sa for the first time, today again they have got mesmerized by seeing the little princesses. Because they are the perfectly blend of their parents, their appearance is so similar that no one will be able to tell them apart.
"I would like to introduce our daughters, Anvika Singh Rathore and Anshika Singh Rathore." Shivansh says in a loud voice while the people starts throwing flower petals on the princesses making the little girls giggles.
"Rani Sa, I have brought something for the princesses." A teenage girl walks where the whole Rathore family is standing holding two small flower tiaras.
"Gujiya..." Jivika lets out seeing the same girl who gifted her a flower tiara when she met the people of Rajasthan for the first time.
"Yes, that's me. But this time the tiaras are not made by my mother. I have made them myself. So, can I put them on princesses?" Gujiya asks with a nervous smile but she instantly feel relaxed when Jivika puts her hand over her head.
"My daughters will be honoured to have these tiaras." Jivika replies gently making Shivansh and the family members proud. Because they know that the respect which Jivika has received over the years, Anvika and Anshika will recieve the same respect as well.
Gujiya then nods her head and kneels down in front the princesses before tieing the tiaras securely without needing help this time. However, she gets shocked when Anvika and Anshika kisses her on her cheeks.
"Tank you, Gujiya Didi." Anvika and Anshika says at the same time making the people around them smile brightly.
"You're welcome, Princesses." Gujiya replies but the girls shake their heads in response.
"We aal not Plincesses, we aal oul Papa's Goddesses." Anvika and Anshika replies proudly.
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