Rage of the Royal Blood – Vengeance Tied With Legacy
EPISODE 3
Veidehi walked barefoot along the cracked mud paths of the village, her anklets silent, her green dupatta faded under the harsh sun
She reached into a village
She had arrived at the edge of the village at dawn, hoping to cross quietly, to disappear before her enemies could sense her again.
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
I don't know where to go *tears escaping from her eyes*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*looks at the sky*
The sun had just begun to dip behind the rugged Aravalli hills, casting a burnt-golden hue across the sleepy village of padrauli
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*sighs*
The narrow mud paths, veiled in the faint scent of cow dung and jaggery smoke, twisted like veins between aging houses.
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
Ouch!!
Veidehi stumbled into the village with nothing but silence and dust in her footsteps.
Her salwar was torn at the hem, her dupatta slung loosely around her neck, the rest clutched in her trembling fists.
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
What should I do? *whisper*
Her eyes—hollow, sharp, alert—swept across the curious gazes of villagers who paused mid-chatter to glance at the lone outsider
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*turn around*
Veidehi turned, her muscles tensed.
An elderly woman, draped in a faded green saree, with black and white hair coiled in a bun and warmth in her sun-wrinkled eyes, stood at the edge of a courtyard.
A brass pot of water hung from her hand, but it clanked to the ground as she stepped closer
AMMA
You look like you haven’t eaten in days. Come
The woman said gently, reaching out.
AMMA
You can rest at my home. I don’t have much… but you’ll be safe. *said softly*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
Huh? *gulp*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*nods hesitantly*
But her body could no longer carry suspicion—only exhaustion
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*follows her*
The woman’s house was small, but clean. A low charpoy, a stove blackened from decades of firewood, garlands of dried red chilies hanging in the kitchen corner.
Her name was Daadi Amma—that’s what everyone in padrauli called her, even though she had no family left. Her son and daughter had died in a flood years ago, and her husband had passed long before that.
AMMA
You can call me daadi Amma. Everyone here call me that *smiles*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
can can I stay here for some day daadi Amma ? *asked hesitantly*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
hum ghar ke kaam kar denge. *said softly*
AMMA
no need for that beti *shook her head*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
Hume accha nahi lagega agar hum aise hi apke ghar rahe toh
(i won't feel good if I stay at your home for free)
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*sleeping*
AMMA
You remind me of my Meera
She whispered once, stroking Veidehi’s hair as she slept.
AMMA
Same sharp eyes. Same broken silence.
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*cocking*
Veidehi didn't speak much, but she cleaned the house, helped Daadi Amma knead the dough, swept the floors. It felt… quiet. Almost unreal
For two days, the village buzzed about the mysterious beauty who barely spoke. Some were suspicious, others curious, a few rude—but Daadi Amma stood by her
AMMA
Let the girl heal *said angrily to her neighbour*
:-arey daadi Amma apko nahi pata sayad yeh ladki ghar se bhagi hai. Aisi ladki thik nahi
(daadi Amma you don't know but perhaps this girl has ran away from her house. This kind of girl isn't good )
AMMA
Your sons do worse behind closed doors. *snapped*
:- I was just thinking about you *said and left*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*looks at her*
AMMA
*smiles* don't think about those villagers
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*nods* I'll serve the breakfast now
Daadi Amma looked at Veidehi as they finished breakfast
AMMA
Beti, there’s something I need you to do. *said cautiously*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*Looks up* jii?
AMMA
The mukhya—Ratanlal—he runs this village. Harsh man, but not evil. He owes me some grains. I’ve told him you’re staying here. He might help with some ration or work. I want you to meet him.
Veidehi paused. Something inside her shifted, uneasy. But she nodded.
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
Okay.
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*looks at the haveli*
She Stood at the village’s far edge, larger than the rest. Faded blue paint peeled from its walls, and a neem tree creaked beside its gate
Veidehi adjusted her dupatta, covering her chest and forehead modestly, and stepped inside when a servant gestured her in
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*went inside*
SERVANT:- malik's not home yet, Wait here. *mutter*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*nods*
The front hall was dimly lit with antique fans spinning above. She sat silently near a carved wooden pillar
Then came the sound of heavy steps
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*looks up*
*froze*
A tall, stocky man with unshaven stubble, a disheveled kurta, and bloodshot eyes stood before her
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
*looks at her with lust in his eyes*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*stood up quickly* I came to meet the mukhya
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
I know why you came *rub his lip*
Bhavar said, his eyes scanning her slowly—hungrily.
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*frown*
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
Everyone knows the runaway girl’s hiding in Daadi’s hut. *smirk*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
I’m not hiding— *said firmly*
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
Oh, I’m not judging
He smiled darkly, stepping closer
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
In fact, I think I can help. *smirk*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*stepped back*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
I don’t need your help. *sharp voice*
He laughed, the sound thick with lechery.
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
You think this village runs on need? No. It runs on favors. And I’m willing to give you one. Just… show a little gratitude. *chuckles*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*slap him* don't you dare *eye burning*
She slapped him—hard. The sound echoed off the stone walls
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
*face turned*
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
You bītch *grit teeth*
He grabbed her wrist and shoved her back against the pillar. His breath was hot and reeking of tobacco.
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
You think you’re pure? Dressed like that? Staying alone with an old woman? You're already spoiled—let me claim you properly. *barked out*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
AHH!! LEAVE ME!!!
He clamped his hand over her mouth, pushing his weight forward
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*tears flowing*
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
*looks at the door*
The main door slammed open
Mukhya Ratanlal entered, rage storming in his steps
RATANLAL SINGH (MUKHYA)
What the hell are you doing?! *asked angrily*
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
Baba
Bhavar immediately stepped back, his face shifting into a mask of false panic.
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
She—she attacked me! She was seducing me, Baba! Came here—acting innocent but crawling with filth! *point towards veidehi*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*face went pale*
Veidehi gasped, face pale with shock and disbelief
RATANLAL SINGH (MUKHYA)
*looks at her*
The mukhya’s eyes darted between his son and the trembling girl. He saw her torn dupatta, the bruise forming on her wrist.
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
You filthy liar—
She started, but Bhavar raised his voice first.
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
She threw herself at me! Ask the servant—ask anyone!
And the villagers had already begun gathering outside, sensing drama
Ratanlal’s face darkened—not with belief, but with fear. His son, the only heir. His image, his reputation
RATANLAL SINGH (MUKHYA)
*turn to her slowly*
RATANLAL SINGH (MUKHYA)
this girl will marry my son tomorrow *firm tone*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
*went pale* what?
BHAVAR SINGH (MUKHYA'S SON)
*smirk*
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
You can't do this to me. It was clearly him who tried to-
RATANLAL SINGH (MUKHYA)
Is ladki ko kamre mai band karke rakho
(look up this girl in room)
And few people came forward and dragged outside
VEIDEHI RAJVANSH (FL)
No leave me!! Leave me *struggling*
They locked her up in a small house
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