Several weeks had passed since Arjuns unexpected return from the States. Life in the grand Rajput mansion had settled into a tense routine for Maeyra. She performed her duties as the new bride quietly and obediently always aware of Arjuns watchful presence. But one afternoon when Arjun was away for a long business meeting Maeyra received a secret message from her sister Priya. The message begged for a meeting. Priya wanted to apologize and explain why she had run away on the wedding day. Maeyra knew it was risky but her heart ached for her sister. She arranged a short meeting in a quiet corner of the mansion garden where no one would easily spot them.

The sisters met briefly. Priya cried as she hugged Maeyra apologizing for abandoning the family and leaving her to face this marriage. Maeyra listened with tears in her eyes forgiving her sister but warning her to stay away for now. The meeting lasted only fifteen minutes before Maeyra hurried back inside hoping no one had noticed.