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The King called off the discussion and ordered to make the arrangements for Rishi's journey. So the preparations started and the guys packed some gifts for Rishi and his family back home. While everyone is immersed in their own tasks, one particular someone is just moving things around carrying an unknown dilemma in heart.

Maira noticed Ashmita's unusual behaviour and went near her. Being lost in her thoughts, Ashmita didn't notice her sister approaching.

"Ashmita.. What's wrong?" Maira asked but Ashmita didn't even respond. So she shook Ashmita from behind, trying to bring her back to the real world.

"Ahh…! What?" Ashmita turned around feeling slightly disturbed.

"What? What?? I am the one who needs to ask that question. What's wrong with you?" Maira asked, folding hands to her chest.

Ashmita being not clear about her own thinking asked Maira, "What's wrong sis? Nothing.. I am just thinking."

"Yeah right. Now tell me what you are thinking about. Maybe I can help!", Maira insisted.

Ashmita took a moment thinking and said, "Well, that's not really important sister..", she shrugged and added, "Ahh! I forgot something. See you later sis!" Ashmita rushed into the hallway.

"Hey.. Ash.." before Maira caught her, she left the place. Maira could only sigh and got back to what she was doing.

Ashmita, escaping Maira and her questions, runs into someone.

"Oh Fiesty..! Slow down", Rishi stopped her by holding her shoulders.

"Prince Rishi...", Ashmita looked up at Rishi's face.

"Can I talk with you? Alone..?" Rishi asked before releasing her.

He took her to the roof of the palace where they had the conversation before.

"What do you want to talk about, Prince Rishi?" Ashmita asked, releasing her hand from his.

Rishi felt that he lost something so valuable when she took her hand back. He kept those thoughts aside and said, "Ashmita.. I'm leaving today and I don't know when I'll come back."

"I was there when you were saying that to my grandfather", Ashmita said.

"Yeah I know. I just want to ask you something. I don't know how to ask but I seriously want to know the answer", Rishi asked while tugging his hair in frustration.

"It's okay Pince Rishi.. Please tell me what it is", Ashmita asked calmly.

"Well.. What I wanted to ask is.. Will you.. Will you wait for me?" Rishi asked while his back drenched in sweat. He never knew that talking to a girl whom he likes, takes a lot of energy and courage.

Ashmita, surprised by his question asked, "Wait for you? Why..??"

Rishi didn't expect this question from her, also he's still trying to figure out why all the feelings he is experiencing came out as that question. "That.. That is because.. I.. I think.. I.. Yes..", Rishi stammered but he didn't give a proper reply.

Ashmita felt something twisting her heart and she felt an uncontrollable pain. Tears are threatening to break but she is fighting to hold them back. She's trying so hard not to hold his hands close and tight. She is just busy hiding her feelings and didn't want to acknowledge what they actually mean.

"Sorry Prince Rishi. I don't see any reason to wait for you. I have more important things to take care of. If that is what you intended to ask me, here is my answer.. I won't wait for you, I'm sorry", Ashmita rushed back from there without even looking back.

He didn't understand why she said that and he wanted to say something to her but he is also not clear about his feelings for her. He is very sure about one thing, his heart is suffering so much pain. He stood there like a statue for quite some time to actually find out what's causing the pain. Is it because she said no? or for he is unable to express his feelings to her?

He looked at the sunset and thought to himself. 'Maybe my chapter in her life is over. Maybe a new sun will rise for her', he smiled bitterly wiping his eyes which went wet for an unknown reason, he ignored and left the place.

Everyone was present at the entrance of the palace's gate for Rishi's sendoff but except one. Rishi is bidding farewell to people there but his eyes are constantly wandering around to see her for one last time.

"Very well Prince Rishi. Please send our greetings to your parents and be careful on the way. If you need any help please let us know anytime. We are always here", King Chanukya said with a smile.

"Sure, Your Majesty. Please let us know if you need any help", Rishi said.

"Hahaha. Sure young man", King patted Rishi's shoulder.

"Umm.. Where is princess Ashmita? I didn't get a chance to thank her for showing me around", Rishi asked, pretending to be naive.

Everyone looked around to find Ashmita but she was nowhere to be found. Then Prathap informed, "Yes she told me that she needs to take some rest as she is not feeling well. But she sent her greetings for Prince Rishi".

"What happened to her? Is everything fine?" Rishi asked hurriedly.

Pinching the bridge of his nose pratap said, " Yeah, she seems fine but exhausted."

Rishi understood and nodded his head. He looked at the palace and thought, 'Has this really come to an end feisty?' He then bid a final goodbye to everyone.

He hovered his horse and started down the road. Ashmita watching everything from the top of the palace looked at Rishi leaving, wiped her tears and said, "Goodbye Prince Rishi. Forever".

Rishi, after leaving the palace calmly, felt a sudden intense pain striking his heart and urged his horse to move faster and faster. Rishi's crew, shocked by their prince's weird behaviour, thought something happened in their kingdom and followed him with their full speed. In no time they left the lotus kingdom.

Meanwhile at the palace, a pigeon rests on Abhijit's shoulder who is taking a stroll in the garden for some fresh air. He took the pigeon onto his fingers, patted its head and noticed something tied to its legs. He took that roll off its legs and left the pigeon away.

When he opened the message, he was shocked and immediately rushed to Maira. Maira who's about to enter her room listened to Abhi's shouting her name, turned back.

"Abhi. What happened?" Maira sounded worried.

Abhi came panting and took deep breaths to calm himself down. He then said, "I need to go back to Rose Kingdom Maira."

"What?? Why?? I mean why suddenly?" Maira asked with confusion.

"I just received a message from my mother. She happens to be very sick and I need to be with her now", Abhi said while passing her the message.

Maira read the message and said, "Abhi, it seems like she needs you so much. Go and take care of Mother. Also she might be feeling lonely lately. So if possible, get her back here."

"But Maira.. Here the situation is not good and how can i leave you alone?" Abhi asked worriedly.

Maira smiled and said, "Don't worry Abhi.. There are so many people here to look after me but there is no one to look after Mother so just go and don't think about anything"

"But.."

"No buts, nothing Abhi. You are leaving now and I can inform everyone here later. Now off you go", Maira said while taking Abhi's hand, dragging him outside along with her.

Outside, "Remember Abhi that you are entering into that kingdom again. So don't use your magic in crowded places and please be careful", Maira warned and urged Abhi.

"Sure Maira and you, please be careful", Abhi said while hovering onto his horse.

"I will be. Take care of mother. Bye Abhi", Maira bids farewell to Abhi with a smile.

"Bye Maira. See you soon", Abhi said before leaving the place.

They don't know that fate already prepared a great surprise for both of them.