Chapter Three, That's a Nice Thought
I am so sorry I haven't updated in so long. I finished the chapter a while ago, but my computer deleted it so I had to rewrite it. It's a bit different from my first copy, but I like it. And I am sorry it's so short, I'll try to make the next update longer.
(A day after chapter two)
Jodha's Pov
"His majesty wishes to speak to you princess" quietly said a dasi as I was preparing to meet Jahan (Jalal).
"Tell him I am arriving shorty"
"Yes princess" she said before turning back and walking out. I rose up and started walking the main hall.
I'll have to finish my talk with dad quickly.
"Jodha" he fumed as soon as he saw me. "How dare you"
"Dad, what happened" I asked worriedly, his expression told me something was gravely wrong.
"Don't act so innocent, you know what you've done"
"Da-"
"How do you justify yourself sneaking out of the castle and meeting unknown men" He looked me dead in the eye, angry enough to kill.
"I can explain"
He gave he bitter laugh "I am sure you could, but I don't want to hear it" he stopped talking for a moment and looked around the room. his voice was a but quieter, and it almost sounded more disappointed "you are forbidden to leave the castle and meet that man ever again, you may go back to your room"
"Please dad you don't understand, you can't do this." I said, tears started to flow down my face at the thought of never seeing Jahan (Jalal) again.
"Jodha, I understand this situation enough to know that this isn't good for you"
"But dad-" I said trying to keep my tears in
"Jodha, please go to your room" he said unable to look at me.
I ran to my room and threw myself on my bed, this wasn't supposed to happened. I didn't even get to say goodbye.
"Moti" I said, a plan forming in my mind, "if I write you a letter to give to Jahan (Jalal) will you get it to him?"
"Anything for you princess"
"Thank you, thank you so much moti" I said to her before I ran to my writing table and began writing. I wrote everything I wanted to tell him, excluding two things, my real identity and my love for him. I want him to remember our friendship, not my one sided love. I finished the letter and handed it to moti, she gave me a sad smile in return.
"Princess, maybe it's not the time for your love, but maybe someday it will be"
A laughed a little at the impossibly of the idea
"that's a nice thought"
Jalal's Pov
I am telling her today I decided while on my way to the fair. I can't handle the guilt of lying to her any more.
Where is she I thought as I looked around, she almost never late. I have a feeling like something terrible is going to hap-
"Excuse me" said a quite voice breaking my thoughts.
"Yes" I said turning around to face her. She wore a plain blue saree with a tiny red bindi in the middle of her forehead. Her hair was pulled back into a long braid. The one thing that stood out was her expression, it almost seemed pitiful and sad.
"Are you Jahan (Jalal)?"
"Yes" it was odd being called that for anyone other than Punandavati (Jodha).
She handed me a letter, "Punandavati (Jodha) sent this for you"
"Thank you" I said as I reached out for the letter. "Who are you?" I asked genuinely wondering who she was, I felt like I had seen her somewhere.
"A friend of Punandavati (Jodha)" said said with a slight smile before disappearing into the crowd.
I open the letter and began reading. (If you remember jodha earlier taught him how to read, just wanted to clear some confusion if there was any)
Dear Jahan (Jalal),
You are an amazing friend, one that i know i would never be able to match up to. I am sorry Jahan (Jalal), my parents have forbidden me from leaving the house. They say it is not proper for a lady to leave the grounds and talk to men she isn't related to and I should prepare for the duties marriage will bring. I am so sorry, if it was in my control I would never leave you, but alas it is not. I ask on thing of you, stay happy, and if your happiness is in forgetting me. Forget me, erase my every word for your mind. Follow your heart Jahan (Jalal) and don't let anyone control you. Get married Jahan (Jalal) to a girl you love, and have the children you've always wanted. I know you'll be a terrific husband and a even better father. And maybe remember me every once and awhile. Goodbye Jahan (Jalal)
From an old friend,
Punandavati (Jodha)
The letter drop to the ground as I registered what it meant. I frantically looked around to see if I could find the girl who gave me the letter, maybe a illogical part of me was looking for Punandavati (Jodha).
Hours had pasted and I could not find her. I couldn't give up, I couldn't lose her. A part of me knew it was too late. I fell to my knees with tears in my eyes.
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Edited by Iheartpancakes - 11 years ago
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