Rishi looked at Shikhar as he offered him the eleventh courting gift. It is the bangle worn by Queen mothers of the erstwhile Kingdom, now Empire.Shikhar just stared at it. He felt his eyes prickle and then looked at Rishi who extended his hand and pulled Shikhar close."Mother would be very happy that it is you whom it belongs to now. She approved of you, very much," said Rishi. Shikhar just hugged his man tight."Will you wed me?" asked Rishi his eyes met Shikhar's."Yes," said Shikhar smiling. They kissed hard."I don't want to wait anymore," said Rishi."I don't either. I have asked our children to do something about it," said Shikhar with a small smile."You are a force to be reckoned with, my love," said Rishi, running a hand through Shikhar's cheek.Shikhar smiled as he pressed his face with Hrishikesh's.----------The wedding took place in the Sun temple. Only the family was present. Shikhar was wearing a white robe while Hrishikesh was wearing a silver robe. They sat side b
Rishi stirred first. He felt Shikhar snuggle closer to him and smiled. He pressed a kiss to Shikhar's forehead.This is how he wants to wake up every day here onwards. Shikhar stirred and his eyes fell on Rishi. "This is how I want to wake up everyday for the rest of our life," said Rishi. Shikhar smiled. He placed a hand on Rishi's shoulder and pulled the man down. -------------Shikhar looked at Rishi as they walked side by side to the dining room. His Highness placed an arm around Shikhar who blushed because all the guards and servants were watching.They sat down and soon the others stepped in. Eloy was beautifully blushing as he walked in with the smug looking emperors. In a few moments Samarth and Dhruv also joined them.Once the breakfast was completed, Adharva turned to them."We will have to leave today to the North. Eloy is accompanying us. We will be back in a fortnight," said Adharva.Rishi sighed but nodded."Take care of each other, all three of you," said Shikhar. All
Eloy woke up first. He took a deep breath as he felt his men envelope him tightly. It was not easy, setting a pace to their life. But, Eloy thinks it's there now. He slipped out of the bed, pulling the blankets back over his men. Eloy felt his cheeks flush as he felt the evidence of the activities of last night. They had both been incorrigible, something about his fight, making him irresistible for them. He huffed. He watched as Mithraos drifted to Adharva. He is a man who likes to snuggle. He might never admit it. Eloy couldn't resist but press a kiss to both of their forehead before heading out. He decided to make something special for his emperors. Eloy made a breakfast with wheat bread and peas cooked with spices.---------Mithraos gripped the body next to him tighter. Adharva opened his eyes and was surprised to see Mithraos in his arms. He looked around and saw the note Eloy left saying he is in the kitchen. Adharva watched Mithraos for a moment. He bent his head a bit and pre
The noble bowed. "My name is Fayavan. I am a noble in the court of Karivaayis. I am minister to King Avdeyu Ilnaya," said the man."What is in the box?" asked Mithraos. "Rubies," said Fayavan."Why are you carrying rubies alone through this dangerous path?" asked Adharva."It is for the oldest prince. He will be coronated in 41 days. The rubies are collected from the source and refined by the smiths of Eliyali tribe towards the east of erstwhile Mahereya," said the noble."Prince Ekalavya?" asked Adharva."Yes, your highness," said Fayavan."I just lost my way. The younger prince Yagni was with us. We were attacked by the thieves. I ran with this," said Fayavan. "We should aid him," said Eloy, getting up and moving the emperors who positioned themselves like a wall before him.The chest fell from Fayavan's hand in shock. Eloy was surprised and wary. His grip tight on his emperors' arms now.The emperors looked at the man in askance."He seemed familiar, my apologies High King Warlo
The Karivaayis lived a different life. They were more in tune with the nature. They have thick vegetation and animals roamed around free. Eloy was in his element. Hawa seemed to love it once they reached Karivaayi. There were people on all sides to see them.They reached the palace and were welcomed in. They were shown a suite to freshen up. The tales about the lack of civilisation among Karivaayi's might have come from their life style depending on nature.They freshened up and were ready to step out when they saw someone storm past the main hall. He was huge and looked to be around Apaa's age. Yagni shrinked into himself in the face of the wrath for a second but then stood his ground. "Yag, I told you numerous times to not leave without sufficient number of guards, anywhere. What were you thinking? And why was I not informed of this attack?," asked the furious man, presumably Prince Ekalavya."I am fine brother as you can see. Father thought it best that you stay in the palace till
Guardioni was surprised when a messenger arrived. "Are the three of them in danger?" asked Guardioni, almost exasperated. Mithraos and Eloy are his children of heart even though he has always given them the respect worthy of royals. He was growing to care about Adharva too. "No, Minister. The Emperors and High King are in Karivaayi palace. They have sent me to reach with the letter. Emperor Mithraos said you would know," said the messenger. Guardioni felt his body freeze. He sighed. Probably it was time. What if they found Eloy's family? ----------------It was night in Karivaayi. Eloy refused to see any of them. They understood and that was fine. Eloy laid on Adharva's chest. Mithraos was on Adharva's other side, his hand slowly running through Eloy's head."I feel so pathetic. Am I this much of a coward?" asked Eloy."Eloy, it's not cowardice. It is called self preservation. You are trying to spare yourself the pain. There is nothing wrong with that," said Adharva. Mithraos no
The in-law business is serious. Or so the emperors were told by Apaa. They are to be on their best behaviour.They watched as Eloy's father spent all the time talking to him, the brothers never leaving the side. It was amusing and heartening in a way.Later they could actually sense that they were assessing if the two of them were worthy of Eloy. Being Kings before becoming emperors they never had to face this sort of assesment. What made it more difficult is that both of them wanted Eloy's family to like them.All three of them were chatting when the King's arrival was announced. Avdeyu Ilnaya is a great warrior, the best in Arthanava in his time. They felt as if he can see through them."Father," said Eloy. There was some hesitance, some worry. It was bound to happen anyway. He would grow used to the reality soon."Eloy, I came with an invite for your husbands," said Avdeyu. He did not say emperors. Eloy looked surprised."If you would be so kind as to join me for an early breakfast
The most beautiful time about being free of duties for a few days is that they can spend time together. Mithraos is reading out of a scroll, some ancient history of Karivaayis as the other two listened. They were taking turns reading it.Adharva has Eloy laying on his lap."I am tired," huffed Mithraos and leaned on Adharva without much thought. Then he realised what he was doing and went on to shift."Stay," said Adharva gently leaning back on the head board. Eloy closed his eyes to not make them both all defensive. Mithraos looked at Adharva and tipped his head a bit and kissed on Adharva's chin. They looked at each other and kissed, a very chaste yet loving kiss.Once they broke off both looked at Eloy who was posing to be asleep. Mithraos tickled him and Eloy burst out laughing. "You know you are the last person I would get defensive around," said Adharva, softly."Me either, El," said Mithraos nuzzling Adharva a bit. Eloy smiled."I don't want you both to stop being close becau