One 'Hidden Secret' in the Palace

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In School – Sports Period

Nandini sat alone in the empty classroom, the distant sounds of her classmates playing outside fading into the background. Her elbows rested on the desk, her head cradled in her hands as her mind swirled with conflicting thoughts. The events of last night weighed heavily on her, leaving her lost in a storm of emotions.

“Am I wrong for what happened between me and Yuvaraj?” she thought, her heart aching.

“One side, there’s Amms and her values, and on the other, Yuvaraj… He keeps saying we didn’t do anything wrong, that it wasn’t a mistake. I know he loves me—he cares for me, trusts me, and I trust him too. He’d never leave me alone. But why does my heart keep telling me it’s wrong? Last night, I just went with the flow. I needed someone to hold me, to make the pain go away. When I think of Amms, I feel like I’ve betrayed her. But when I think of Yuvaraj, it feels right in his eyes. What am I supposed to do?”

Tears welled up as she clutched her head tighter, her face etched with despair.

“Oh God, what’s wrong with me? I’m stuck between Amms and Yuvaraj. Amms’ upbringing can’t be wrong—it’s all I’ve ever known. But Yuvaraj’s love… is it really love? I know he’s changed since the mistake he made three years ago. He’s always been good to me, staying within limits… until last night. I told him to do it. He asked if I wanted to stop, but I didn’t listen. I was selfish, too caught up in my pain to think about the consequences. Now I can’t blame him. It’s my fault—I created this mess. He only came to check on me, to see if I was okay. He didn’t even know about Amms’ death until I told him. I was broken, and he comforted me. When I felt better, he was going to leave, but I stopped him. And then… this happened. I can’t undo it, and I can’t forget it. I’ve lost my dignity. I’ve ruined my life with my own hands.”

Tears streamed down her cheeks as guilt consumed her.

“How can I tell him to stop now? It started with me. I know I can’t stop this, but how do I live with it? If I tell him it’s wrong again, he’ll get angry. He promised he’d never hurt me, but I’ve already ruined everything. He won’t understand. He’ll never let me go.”

Nandini’s life continued to spiral after that night. Manik refused to listen to her protests, doing whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted.

He became intimate with her repeatedly, regardless of where they were—his desire for her unyielding. Nandini wanted to refuse him, to push him away, but she felt like a helpless doll in his hands, unable to resist his dominance.

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One Month Later

Nandini’s simple phone buzzed in her pocket—a basic device, not a smartphone, just for calls and messages, once belonging to her Amms. She pulled it out, her hands trembling as she read the message.

“After school, wait for me. I’m coming. – Manik”

Her heart sank, fear gripping her.

“Yuvaraj is coming? But he said he’d be back from Switzerland in a week. Why so suddenly?” she thought, her mind racing.

Her phone buzzed again. “Reply” Manik’s message demanded.

Nandini bit her lip, her fingers hovering over the keys.

“I have to reply, or he’ll be furious when he gets here,” she thought. She typed slowly, hesitating before pressing send.

“Yuvaraj, I have to go to an extra Maths class at Vandana Mam’s house. It’s important. My board exams are in a month. I can’t meet you… I’m sorry.”