Originally posted by: karkuzhali
Chapter 48.
The Story hurts us thus..
Will any separation be shown more tragic
Than the one that the Author describes in the chapter of her epic?
Though she hinted already in the teaser that preceded
The readers haven't recovered from the shock that it triggered
The circumstances are not favouring our protagonist
By the plotting of the Kunwarsa , evil minded and antagonistic
Who sees that the Shehzaade's mind is poisoned
Against his trusted man, for whom his heart is always moistened..
The Shehzaade wants to investigate into the matter
He summons his Advisor to go deep into it faster
The Advisor promptly goes to meet the evil General
Not only for his Huzoor, but for for his own reasons several
The General welcomes the news and the conveyor with open arms
Rejoicing as if he is equipped with latest firearms
The partners in crime both conspire together
The General taking a vow to crush his rival altogether..
While he is is planning the canal network with all foresight
He gets the bad news about the death of his trusted men eight
And the Kunwar's meeting with the Moghul Prince Royal
To level charges against him, who has ever been loyal
He is greatly disturbed by the incidents that are going on
She is upset that her folly caused the turmoil that has come upon
One quick glance inside his chamber makes her assess
The raging tempest in his mind, which she wants to redress
He repents saying 'Trust is like a glass so delicate..
Once broken to pieces , it will be difficult to re-create..'
She feels guilty and apologises for her action
That has brought them to face such a grave situation
He pacifies her and gets ready to rush to the Capital
To meet the Shehzaade, which is the only way practical..
She is confident that his Huzoor will trust him
He dreads the consequences if it went against him
He finally takes leave of her after arranging for her safety
With his close associates leaving instructions a plenty
We are reminded of his words to the Huzoor earlier
'I realised I couldn't sit by and let her die... not today... not ever'
She is the ideal wife of an ideal man, the warrior without fear
'I will be strong, henceforth... not become weak or shed tears..
Harka Bai chooses to be Khan Sahib's strength not his weakness'
With this he departs abruptly , leaving her teary and speech less..
These are the words of the author chosen to end this chapter..
Leaving the readers with heavy hearts, unable to think anything further
"Gone was the protective roof over Parnagarh, with the departure of the Mansabdar
Leaving her lands and people vulnerable and exposed to the elements bizarre.
Sadly, the lands and people knew not of the dark dismal cloud gathering elsewhere
Gaining momentum as it rippled closer, to bring true everyone's worst nightmare!
And along with that tempest would come the dangers of many-a-predator,
Including the lowest of the lot that'd feast on the flesh of the weak, the vulture. "
Karkuzhali
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