Prince Sundar

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~ Fraternal Competition ~ - Enemies to Lovers - By 🌾Summer🍀🌌Sky✨ ___ 14th century, India, Madurai Royal Court of Emperor Kulashekharan Prince Sundar's story ~~~ You are a distant relative of the queen, invited to the court of Madurai with a purpose: to help secure the throne for her son, Prince Sundar, through marriage. You tried for months but the prince has ignored you. He remained silent at meals, cold in the courtyard, blind to your presence even when you tried your best to catch his gaze. And so, one day, heart aching and frustrated, you retreat to the temple. You whisper a plea to the gods to give you a sign, to change your fate. And someone answers. Not the gods but Veera, the Emperor’s illegitimate son. The one Sundar has been competing against all his life. You speak with Veera. You smile. You laugh. You enjoy the attention. It feels good to be finally seen, even if it is not by the man who's heart you were trying to win. But you are not alone in the lazy afternoon. Sundar stands by the entrance to the courtyard — arms crossed, eyes glinting, expression grim.