Hi Everyone! I have been a silent reader for a very long time, but never really took time out to contribute to this forum. I really enjoy all the posts and discussions we have here, especially on our JA forum (if there is JA addiction, then I consider myself a JA addict...lol).
So for my addiction's sake and hopefully to make the weekend pass quickly, I decided to write this SS based on the predictions and little (or big) khabars. I am novice writer and so you have been warned to not expect any greatness out of this SS. While getting this SS together, I truly realized the time and dedication it takes from our beautiful writers to create such wonderful literary pieces... a big thank you to all the writers on our JA forum.
Alright, enough of my blabbering, here goes my SS...
Ek Ankahi Dastaan
Index:
Part 2 - Page 2
Part 3 - Page 4
Part 1 - Ek Ankahi khwaish
How could he have gone so wrong? What caused him to have a lapse in his judgement? The Shenhshah of India, the Emperor, Jalaludin Mohammed, how could he have gone such a grave sin?
These were the thoughts of Jalal as he was replaying his acts of distrust and hatred towards Amer, Bharmalji, his brother-in-laws and most importantly towards his begum, Jodha. He was unsure of how to face them, what would he say that would make their pain and hurt go away? Would they ever forgive him for his actions? Was he worthy of their forgiveness?
Being the shenhshah, it was his duty to treat everyone equally, but why did he put his heart before his brain? ...Wait a min...did I just think from my heart? Do I have a heart? I had a heart for my unborn child, the child who could not live to see the light of the day. My heart weeped...my brain had stopped thinking...I could not think..my thoughts clouded by my loss.
But why is that after 10 days, and finding out the culprit, I am still not feeling at peace? Why is my brain not supporting me? Why does my heart ache still?
These were the feelings of the shenhshah of Hindustan after finding out that Amer and its people were innocent. His feelings the ones he could not express to anybody, as nobody would understand. He was overcome by guilt for mistreating those who were innocent. But more than guilt he was concerned about Jodha...how will he ever face her? Will she forgive him? Why was her forgiveness so important?
I will never forgive you shenhshah for what you made my father, my brothers and my mother, Amer go through. Mujhe aapse grinha hain. How can someone be so cruel and so unfair?
Jodha was packing her belongings and scanning her room one last time. Her father has decided to take her back to Amer as he can't let her daughter live in such an environment, where she won't be respected. Jodha was feeling happy that she will re-unite with her family and won't have to suffer...but it felt like she was leaving something behind...something she couldn't put a finger on.
The next day early morning...
With a the rise of the sun, Raja Bharmal along with Jodha and his sons, set out for Amer. Jalal could only watch from far the retreating figures. Something within him was tugging him and he could feel that with every step the pain increased. He couldn't stop her...neither could he ask her to stay after what he had done.
But what will he do without her?
This one question changed the whole world for him. Why does he need her? Why is she so important him? Why has he never felt like this for Ruqaiya or anyone for that matter? Had his heart started beating for someone? Was that someone...Jodha?
Hope you guys enjoyed reading it! Next part will be up soon...please leave your comments...good and bad...would be appreciated!
Tinklestar
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