"Now I can understand why the bride changed at the last moment? whispered Zayed in Vikram's ear. " You are absolutely stunning Shnaya if you don't mind me calling your name?"
Shnaya blushed . He gifted her a beautiful diamond brooch with the initials of Vikram embedded in them.
Andreas was more forward. He took Shnaya's hand kissed her," Where were you dear Shnaya?If I had seen you before Vikram I would have snatched you for myself. Vikram is very lucky. he always gets the first chance and poor me always the second choice" he remarked with a twinkle in his eye.
Shnaya laughed at his remark,"Oh but you are my husbands best friend so you can always be mine as well"
Vikram felt insanely jealous and he removed her hand from Andreas,"Hey this is my wife so stop flirting with her "
"My My our friend is smitten with his wife. So now our trio is lost"
Shnaya was enjoying this exchange"Why don't we convert it to a foursome?"
"Vikram I like your wife. It is a foursome then"
It was time for the dance and as per customs the groom and bride had the first dance.
Vikram had been aching to take her in his arms and this was the best opportunity. The first dance was a slow romantic number and vikram took full advantage. Whenever Shnaya would try to move away he would pull her back in his arms. anyone who had eyes could see that they were perfect for each other.
When the dance was finished the Maharani had tears in her eyes. She kissed Shnaya ," Beta you two are made for each other. I can see that you are the perfect wife for my son"
"Thanks maharaniji"
"Shnaya call me Mummy. I am not a Maharani for you"
Mr Kunwarbir and Ajay listened to this exchange and were happy that Shnaya now had a mother-something she had missed her entire life.
Indu had been observing this loving exchange but she was furious,"This girl has spoiled my daughters future. I will never forgive her " she muttered.
"Don't you worry Indu she will never fit as a princess." Vikram's chachi remarked.
The dances were still going on.Vikram was dancing with other royal princesses and Shnaya was standing alone. Indu and Vikram's chachi stood near her when his chachi remarked," I know Vikram very well . He can never settle for a simple girl like you.He has girls falling at his feet .Look at him dancing with other princesses so bold and confident and you standing alone breft.
This marriage is doomed from the start. After a few days Vikram will realise this and Indu your step daughter will be left alone in that big palace. Even I will not support her because she doesn't deserve to be a Maharani ," she laughed.