We were busy kissing. I didn't know how much time had passed. But it was heaven. Since it was my first kiss, it was awkward at first, unlike shown in movies. However soon I started enjoying it. The kisses were slow and later turned passionate. And a little bit urgent.

His one hand was on my waist and another holding my head, directing our kiss. Suddenly I heard some footsteps.

"Wait" I pushed him away and he looked at me with curiosity. Guess he didn't like that the interruption.

"So did you tell her everything?" Said the Queen as she entered the balcony.

"Ummmm no mum... I was just going to tell her" he said awkwardly. I Guess we were caught kissing red handed. It was so embarrassing.

"The kids are here?" Shouted Sursevakji... I mean the King.

Soon the he entered the balcony followed by my own parents.

"Pa I was just going to tell her everything." Said Ashwin.

We all sat on the bench and Ashwin started telling me everything

"2 years ago, my father, uncovered a treasure chest from the well. So we decided to get it valued and assessed. During those days too, Aanshi Singh was a huge name in the field of archeology so we invited her. However she stated that she was unable to come due to some reason but she did send her team to the palace.

The team did the wonderful job. We were able to find out everything. That treasure contained a set of emerald Choker, an emerald ring and an emerald bracelet. Father (ie the King) took away emerald bracelet and the ring from the treasure chest as a gift to my mother.

The team did a brilliant job. However once they parted, we discovered an emerald choker missing. There was a no clue that the team had stolen it. However Sonbai, who was the responsible for cleaning during those days, heard one of the team members talking to Aanshi Ma'am about the choker that he was about to steal for her. It was just before they were about to leave the palace because the whole process was officially finished and the paper work was already done.

Before she could notify us, the team had parted. That choker belonged to my great great grandmother.

We knew that selling that choker in black market would fetch her a good amount but if someone sells it along with the bracelet and the ring, her would get a fortune.

We didn't have any solid proof that Aanshi was the thief. So we couldn't go to the police. But we knew that she wouldn't let go the chance of stealing the ring or bracelet. Hence we decided to lay a trap.

We created rumours about discovery of treasure in media. People got curious and media got frenzy.

We contacted Aanshi Singh to come here personally and help us. Though we had to cancel it once because the Queen had an urgent business meeting in London, we decided to resume the process on my insistence." Said the Prince.

I could see the King grinning.

"I was a theatre artist during my collage days. So I came up with an idea. That I would do the role of a servant and keep a close eye on Aanshi Singh"

Arham, I mean Ashwin continued "

"however when we saw you for the first time, father was convinced that you were Aanshi Singh. However I was doubtful. Because on your first night, you prevented me from digging. So it seemed that you were genuine person"

"But why were you digging that night if the treasure was fake?" I asked.

"Actually dad thought that I must dig at the middle of the night and he shall put the treasure chest back inside the hole at the early dawn when everyone would be asleep. We didn't want servants to know. That would make it seem like we had found the treasure from the grounds. But since you prevented me from the digging, we told you that the treasure was already dug by us and kept in safety" he said.

" but what about the ivory? It was real!" I asked.

"That treasure chest was discovered 2 years ago but no one paid attention to the small ivory piece because everyone was focused on the diamonds and stones. So we thought that your idea of carbon dating was nice" said King

"Then why did you took me to the third floor for the treasure hunt when there was no treasure?" I was curious.

"That was because we knew that you were not Aanshi Singh. We found your railway ticket from your jeans pocket. We found out your identity through investigators. Since you were freshly out of collage, there were no records of yours. So I wanted to know if you were sent by her to steal anything. That was like a character test. I was more than happy when you didn't even flinch an eye towards this ring (he took my hand and showed me that engagement ring).

he blushed when he said so.

"And therefore you called my parents right?" I guessed.

"We were furious when we were told that you were impersonating a criminal. We were worried too. It was then Ashwin told us not to worry and to come and meet you. " said father while my mother looked relieved.

"But why did you impersonate that criminal?" Asked my father, still angry.

"Because I didn't know that my boss was a criminal. She never allowed me to take part in any of the projects. I was frustrated so decided to go and see things myself." I explained:

Before I could any anything, I got a call. It was Aanshi Ma'am. I kept it on the speaker

"Hello ma'am" I Said, my voice disguised as timid.

"I heard in the news! You are engaged to that Prince!!" She asked in disbelief.

"Anyways" she continued. "Now that you are a Royal, I want you to steal and give me that emerald engagement ring of yours as well as the diamond crown that the Queen shall gift you as a tradition of gifting every daughter in law" her voice sounded evil.

"If you don't do as I say, then I shall call the media and trap you and create a scandal. I have their emerald choker so I would tell everyone that you stole it. You would be termed as a criminal for your entire life" she threatened me.

Everyone was shocked.

The Prince nodded at me and something passed between us via eye contact.

"Yes ma'am. Please don't give my name to the media. I shall steal everything that you want. Please don't involve me into any scandal." I pleaded. She laughed and cut the phone.

"Now what?" I asked.

"Let's enjoy the party tonight. It's a big day of our lives. Tomorrow we shall tackle her. I know what to do" he said.

We all joined the party where we danced and laughed.

He asked me if I wanted to see his room. I accompanied him.