Courting

Shikhar found Eloy while he was busy with setting the robes for the emperors. He liked to do it himself and refused to let the maids inside their quarters for anything.

Safety was a major concern and he, he secretly liked doing it for them. He looked up to see Shikhar.

"Apaa," Eloy beamed.

"His Highness tells me that you are the person who advised him," said Shikhar, his face imperceptible.

"That man cannot hide anything from me. I- I just wanted to thank you, Eloy," smiled Shikhar. Eloy sighed happy that he did not anger apaa.

Shikhar hugged him tight and that was that.

"Now I need your help to set up the wedding. Samar will join you," said Shikhar.

"You gave him your -

"Of course, no. I- I have rarely seen his highnesses romantic side. Let me just treasure it as it is," said Shikhar with a small smile on his face.

"As you wish Apaa," said Eloy.

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Samar and Eloy had fun planning the wedding. He was not as close as he was to Shikhar with Samar before this. However, planning