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Posted: 8 years ago

#41

Originally posted by: Kuki715
@Jyothi di... Apt musings ⭐️⭐️

Thank you...😉

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Sandhya.A

@Sandhya.A

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Posted: 8 years ago

#42

Heera's earlier earlier suspicions and uncertainties...

'Which means, his business has been here long enough... so, his men are not exaggerating... the man is well-known, around here...' having said that, the answers only gave rise to further doubts 'But, if he's prominent-enough that the local thugs know him... that the Kotwal respects him... why wasn't he travelling with any guards in the forest?' Her solemn frown curved into a sceptical one 'Then again... why WOULD he need protection, if his senses are smarter than mine, and his skills are sharper than a warrior's?'

Continuing to have mixed feelings about the entire scenario, she recounted once again, the scenes that were still fresh in her mind. And like every other time she'd done so, there was always one aspect that evoked those 'mixed' feelings - the phenomenal aim with which he'd hurled those blades.

This sort of expertise with knives and ropes, was not commonplace.

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Granted, Heera was only going to be halting for a few days, but she was going to have those unresolved doubts put to rest. She was going to learn more about this mysterious Persian who'd drawn her out from the jaws of death. Where did he travel so late at night? How could one so young, achieve success, all by himself? And what was it about him that was not-so-commonplace?

Because, it was the answers to these very inquiries that would let her know if his presence at the canal was fate's way of intervening - or, if it was something else altogether!

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'Basically, Khan Sahib is a Persian merchant... has been running this business here for nearly 5 years now... his men have been here for just as long ...'

'And...'

'No one knows anything about his family, since he's never spoken about them... most people presume his family must be dead!'

'Oh... I see...' her expressions turned solemn

'I heard that they travel a lot... they visit auction fairs... journey up north, to purchase horses for breeding... apparently, even when we met him at the forest yesterday, he was on his way to the next town, to wrap up an urgent deal, baisa'

'Thank you Bajrang...' nodded Heera, when he seemed to have relayed all the information he had 'Is that all?'

'Actually...' Bajrang paused, realising there was one point he'd missed out 'There is something else...'

'What is it?'

'I learnt... that he has connections to the capital! To the royal family!'

'Connections to the royal family?'

She let go of the ring that she'd been toying with. Everything about the merchant that the senior-guard had unearthed so far, was predictable - but this aspect, was something she hadn't considered. And one angle, she hadn't delved into 'Please explain' she prodded, wondering what sort of connection he was referring to!

'He trades with the Emperor and his sons... his horses adorn the royal stables... in fact, the royal family value his breed of horses very highly!'

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'You could never win a game of riddles against me... so, are you playing it now, from up there? And talking of puzzles... there's one more...' she wiped the mistiness in her eyes, as she tried to concentrate 'Why would a man who trades with the royal family... and one who regularly journeys up north, live so far away from the capital?' she paused for a while 'Why would such an eminent merchant live in a run-down haveli... in a small town like Aidabad, so far away from riches and splendour?'

The 'look' in her eyes changed. It reverted back to the original one - the 'look' they had, when she was faced with an unsolved puzzle that baffled her!

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All this with his being in the forest at the correct time to direct them to Aidabad where his mansion was the only stay worthy place, his being at the right time near the canal to save her, his being near the temple when she was sitting alone...he was present as a 'coincidence' wherever she was...and now Khalil's revelation that the best officer was keeping a close watch on her for the past few weeks....here comes the moment i was dreading.😭

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melovesja

@melovesja

Rocker

Posted: 8 years ago

#43

Haikus

1. Situation tough

Expired cheque brutal's facing

Our brave heiress.

2. Remembered jiji

Diplomatic try buy time

Awaits help needed.

Edited by melovesja - 8 years ago

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Bond_7

@Bond_7

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Posted: 8 years ago

#44

Wow,Sandhya di,you've quoted all the instances Heera had thought of the mysterious horse merchant!!⭐️ Must have taken a lot of time.

Heera had doubted AMK earlier when the scrolls had gone missing too!😳 Now,she'll get answers for all her questions.😒

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Shraddha

@lashy

Trailblazer

+ 4

Posted: 8 years ago

#45

Girls

Banjaras and Baisas 🤗

I'm out shopping now... I will get back to all messages, later in the night...

I can see a few 😲.. a few 😭... a few 😡... a few

Yes... I'll reply to it all..

Jyothi beautiful musings dear... you did manage to dig up pretty apt set of pictures for the teaser...🤗

Payaliya... hope you're better... I shall try and post the update in 5 days... and understood the 24/25/26 confusion🤗

Sri - don't angry me, Sri 😆 your guy will come...

Chellam and Bond soul sisters here... 🤗 Bond wrote longer comments for teaser than for chapter😆

Same with Sandy... she wrote one line for 26 and such a long para for this teaser 😡

Harshu Sahiba - howz you darling 🤗

Glad to see Shruthi's better 🤗

Missing Periyamma/Bindup/Rose/Adwi 😭 I know Bindup posted morning message... after that gayab!

Mitu - wonderful haiku ⭐️

Shaggu - also tension now... did you read my response to your earlier lamba-waala reply, btw?

And Sandy - I knew this was coming 😆

Manu - Khalil always had brains... as Chellam said 😉

Only Heera and AMK have more of them...

Edited by lashy - 8 years ago

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Cattywrites

@sharmacatty

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Posted: 8 years ago

#46

Originally posted by: lashy
Girls
Banjaras and Baisas 🤗
I'm out shopping now... I will get back to all messages, later in the night...

I can see a few 😲.. a few 😭... a few 😡... a few
Yes... I'll reply to it all..

Jyothi beautiful musings dear... you did manage to dig up pretty apt set of pictures for the teaser...

Payaliya... hope you're better... I shall try and post the update in 5 days... and understood the 24/25/26 confusion

Sri - don't angry me, Sri 😆 your guy will come...

Chellam and Bond soul sisters here... 🤗 Bond wrote longer comments for teaser than for chapter😆
Same with Sandy... she wrote one line for 26 and such a long para for this teaser 😡

Harshu Sahiba - howz you darling 🤗

Glad to see Shruthi's better 🤗
Missing Periyamma/Bindup/Rose/Adwi 😭 I know Bindup posted morning message... after that gayab!

Mitu - wonderful haiku ⭐️

Shaggu - also tension now... did you read my response to your earlier lamba-waala reply, btw?
And Sandy - I knew this was coming 😆

Manu - Khalil always had brains... as Chellam said 😉
Only Heera and AMK have more of them...

I never like to say I am sick but this time its getting intolerable.

5 days-ok. Will be posting my comments till evening.

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melovesja

@melovesja

Rocker

Posted: 8 years ago

#47

Originally posted by: lashy
Girls
Banjaras and Baisas 🤗
I'm out shopping now... I will get back to all messages, later in the night...

🤗

I can see a few 😲.. a few 😭... a few 😡... a few
Yes... I'll reply to it all..

Sri - don't angry me, Sri 😆 your guy will come...

Chellam and Bond soul sisters here... 🤗 Bond wrote longer comments for teaser than for chapter😆
Same with Sandy... she wrote one line for 26 and such a long para for this teaser 😡

Harshu Sahiba - howz you darling 🤗

Glad to see Shruthi's better 🤗
Missing Periyamma/Bindup/Rose/Adwi 😭 I know Bindup posted morning message... after that gayab!

Mitu - wonderful haiku ⭐️

🤗thanku😛

Manu - Khalil always had brains... as Chellam said 😉
Only Heera and AMK have more of them...

😆

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Bond_7

@Bond_7

Rocker

Posted: 8 years ago

#48

Originally posted by: lashy
Girls
Banjaras and Baisas 🤗
I'm out shopping now... I will get back to all messages, later in the night...

>>Happy shopping!🥳

Chellam and Bond soul sisters here... 🤗 Bond wrote longer comments for teaser than for chapter😆

>>🤣..I know,I haven't written a proper comment for Ch 26.I got very busy for the past few days.So,was absent from the thread too.

Same with Sandy... she wrote one line for 26 and such a long para for this teaser 😡

>>😆