Enchanting beauty

chapter 1

Currently , I'm going to Jaipur for my cousin - cum bestie's wedding with my other childhood bestie, khushi.

i lost both of my parents two years ago in a car accident and now I only have my elder brother, who lives in London with us.

Oops ! i forget to introduce myself -hii , my name is Ashnoor shekhawat ,I'm 22 years old and a second year medical student. My parents belonged to the royal family of Rajasthan,so you call me royal princess ??

In the car

khushi had been calling Ashnoor 's name for almost five minutes, but the girl remained lost in her thoughts,staring blankly out of the car window .

khushi having her patient's run out she dramatically waved a hand in the front of her face

"O Hello! Madam, kaha khoyi hui ho? kab se bula rahi hoon tujhe ."

("oh hello! Madam, where are you lost ? I have been calling you for so long")

Ashnoor blinked a few times before turning towards her.

Khushi nodded knowingly before learning back against her seat .

A genuine smile finally spread across Ash's face .

"Aur tu hamesha cheating karti thi ".

(And you always cheated).

khushi immediately sat upright in her defence.

"Excuse me! main smart thi."

( Excuse me! I'm smart).

the sound of their laughter filled the car ,and for a brief moment, it felt like nothing had changed. they weren't twenty -two year old adults carrying old wounds, responsibilities and pains.

they were simply two mischievous little girls again .

After the laughter died down , Khushi gently nudged Ash's shoulder.

"waise ek baat bolun?"

( Can I tell you something?)

A mischievous grin appeared on Khushi's face .

"Naina hum dono ko dekh kar pagal ho jayegi."

(naina is going to lose her mind when she see two of us together)

Ash chuckled

"Aur uske baad tujhe peete gi bhi ".

(And after that,she is going to give you a good beating).

khushi folded her arms .

"bachpan se teri saari secrets jaanti hoon.... kaho to bata du naina ko kiii..." ( I have known all your secrets since childhood... Shall I tell her about..).

Ash close her eyes and groaned dramatically.?

" blackmailer."

Khushi immediately mischievously wrapped an arm around her shoulders.

" make a correction darling... it's best friend".

unable to stop herself, Ashnoor laughed and leaned her head briefly against Khushi's shoulder .

A few minutes later, the car finally entered the palace gates .

As soon as the car stopped , both girls stepped outside.

The moment Ashnoor looked up ,she froze, her breath caught in her throat .

The palace stood proudly with it's glory before her, bathed in the golden glow of the evening sun .

Ten year had passed.

Yet it looked exactly the same.

Despite the passing years ,it still stood in all its glory, untouched by time, the grand marble walls,the intricate carvings,?

the beautiful structure of royal balconies overlooked the beautiful garden looked exactly the same.

It was as if the palace had been waiting for them to return.

Every pillar, every carving, every corner carried a piece of her childhood.

Time had changed many things.

but not this place.

A faint smile appeared on Ash's lips while her eyes became glassy.

A wave of nostalgia washed over Ashnoor

she slowly walked forward.

Countless ?memories flashed before her eyes ,one after another .

Running through these corridors with naina , Khushi, her elder brother .

playing hide and seek with her cousins.

festival celebrated together.

family dinners filled with laughter.

Her parents smiling proudly as they watched their children play.

Her father's laughter.

Her mother's warm smile.

for a brief moment, she could almost hear those familiar voices again,see them standing there.

Waiting for her.

A painful ache settle inside her chest.

khushi noticed the change in her expression and quietly held her hand.

she didn't say anything immediately.

Sometimes silence was enough.

After a few seconds, she squeezed Ash's hand gently.

" they would have loved seeing you here today ".

Ash looked down before blinking away the years gathering in her eyes.

A small smile appeared on her face.

"I know."

Before she could say anything else, a familiar voice echoed through the courtyard.

"Ashnoor!.."

Ash's head snapped up.

standing at the palace entrance was her aunt, durga.

The moment their met , Durga's face softened.

Without thinking, Ash ran toward her.

" Chachi sa!".(Aunty!..)

Durga immediately opened her arms .

for her.

Ash crashed into the hug, holding her aunt tightly.

For several times, neither of them said anything.

Durga simply hold her close, one hand gently stroking her hair.

When they finally pulled apart, durga cupped Ash's face with trembling hands.

Tears shimmered in her eyes.

"meri bacchi...".

( "My child..")

Ash smiled through her tears.

" Aap bilkul nhi Badli Chachi sa..."

(" you haven't changed at all.")

Durga laughed softly.

" Achha ji ...Aur tu.. kitni badhi hogyi hai...itni sundar.. bilkul apni maa jaisi dekhti hai..".

(oh really...and you ..you ve grown up so much... So beautiful.. you just look like you mother.)

For a moment, both of them fell silent.

The mention of her mother brought years to Ash's eyes again .

Durga gently kissed her forehead.

Before she could say anything, another familiar figure appeared behind Durga .

Her grandmother.

The old woman was staring at Ashnoor as if she couldn't believe she was really standing there.

For a moment, neither of them moved.

Ash felt her throat tighten meeting her eyes

Her grandmother had aged now and hold cane for support to walk,

there were more wrinkles on her face now,and more silver hair,

but the love in her eyes remained exactly the same.

With trembling arms , her grandmother called her .

"Ashu....".

that one word shattered whatever composure she had left.

Tears streamed down her cheeks as she rushed forward and hugged her grandmother tightly.

her grandmother wrapped her arm around her and closed her eyes.

and did want to let go.

for several moments later,

Her grandmother gently kissed the top of her head.

She gently stroked Ash's hair ,just like she used to when ash was little.

For the first time in years...,

Ash felt like she was home again.

Khushi watched the reunion with soft smile .

Dress and makeup look

In Upcoming chapters

Ashnoor have injury on her forehead the blood was continue flow down her face despite that, she keep trying to find a place to hide from him .

Suddenly she noticed a huge golden door with ancient designs standing in before her .

confused ,she realize that there had never a door like this in that place for minutes ago .

suddenly she remembered the story of the forbidden Door that her grandfather used to tell .

Someone -Come on sweetheart... come out,

You know that ,I hate this hidden seek game, baby .

If you want ,we can play another game .

baby....you know that, right? Now Come out !

He shouted -"Oh, there you are !"

Ashnoor's eyes widened in panic when she saw him .

without thinking, she quickly the push the door and stepped inside...