The gates of the renovated palace opened to a picturesque blend of royalty and modern elegance. The sprawling facade of "Toast of Royals" gleamed under fairy lights and heritage chandeliers. Red carpets stretched over sandstone pathways, leading into a venue brimming with handpicked elites — investors in bespoke tuxedos, fashion-forward LGBTQ+ influencers, luxury hoteliers, and media teams from Vogue India to Business Standard.
Inside the Grand Courtyard:
Trisha, in a crisp ivory-white tux with black satin lapels, stood beside Reeva, who wore a custom indigo pantsuit with a sheer cape — elegant, fierce, and undeniably regal. Cameras flashed as they welcomed their guests with grace and charisma.
Media Interview – Flashbulbs & Queer Icons:
Journalist (smirking): "From competitors to co-creators, how did Toast of Royals really happen? Who proposed the idea?"
Trisha (smirking back): "Well, let's just say… she proposed. The business idea, of course."
Reeva (grinning): "You know what they say — if you can't beat her, build with her."
Journalist: "And are we expecting more such partnerships between the Singhanias and Khannas… professionally and personally?"
Trisha: "We're focusing on the food and luxury experience tonight. But never say never."
Reeva (deadpan): "We make good cocktails… business or otherwise."
They both smirk as flashes go wild.
Elsewhere in the Lawn – The Families Collide (Smoothly)
Swadamini (to Swarna): "I must say, your daughter carries herself like a queen."
Swarna: "And your Trisha has the presence of a lioness. They balance each other."
Rajeev (joining in): "If they ever decide to take this partnership beyond business, we're all for it."
Ranveer (smiling): "Exactly what I was going to say. We only want them happy, no matter what they choose."
Nandini: "Honestly, we wouldn't mind planning a wedding instead of a launch party next time."
Laughter circles among them, eyes drifting to where Trisha and Reeva stand in sync, shoulders brushing as they pose for another photograph.
Enter Aisha Kapoor – Wine Queen & Wild Card
Aisha (raising her glass to Saanvi and Monty): "Saanvi, Monty… still pretending not to flirt, huh?"
Monty (grinning): "I'm not pretending."
Saanvi: "Neither am I. He's just too slow."
Aisha (toasting): "To new ventures, old flames, and wine that tastes like secrets."
Saanvi (laughing): "Only you can say that with a straight face."
They all laugh as Aisha scans the crowd, then walks toward the tasting bar to do what she does best — charm everyone with a sip and a wink.
Inauguration Speech – A Moment of Glory
On stage, under cascading lights and a backdrop of carved sandstone pillars, Trisha takes the mic:
Trisha: "To heritage reimagined, elegance redefined, and stories that need to be heard — Toast of Royals isn't just a restaurant. It's a celebration of legacy, queerness, power, and possibilities."
Reeva: "And it's just the beginning. Thank you for believing in two royals with wildly different styles and one shared vision."
Applause erupts.
Across the courtyard — glittering gowns, clinking glasses, rainbow lights projected on the palace dome, Trisha whispering something that makes Reeva blush — and the night becomes a memory etched in history.
Inauguration: Complete. Toast of Royals: Crowned.