Jalal's Diary : Part 6
Hi Diary!
I have been thinking a lot these days. Especially after yesterday's incident. It seems something so unreal and hard to believe, though it is all true.
You know, from the day I have been an emperor, thinking about some normal human emotions has been a rarity for me. Or you can simply say, I haven't experienced something which can be so deep...so strange...so... -I don't know what-, lately.
As a child, I was a normal human being, who could cry and smile and laugh at little things. Slowly...the realization of life made me different. The acknowledgement of the fact that I am not supposed to be a common man... turned me gradually...into an indifferent person. One who can handle everything... with minimal display of his own feelings.
I don't know what's making me think so much today...
Maybe it is the different atmosphere of Amer. Or maybe, it's the different ME.
Can just seeing someone change a person so much? Maybe she's not just someone. Maybe...maybe she's my destiny too...just the way I am hers. I wonder what she's thinking about me right now? A mysterious reflection in the sacred waters...or more than just that?
The entire night these ever complicated thoughts kept clouding my mind now and then. And on top of them...a myriad of strange questions. A moment where time seemed still... Fluttering of the non-existent heart...the restlessness...the urge to see her again...to make her mine... Is it really me?
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As the night ended, so did the web of thoughts. If not ceased, it did lessen a bit.
But one thing was still there...the wish to experience that moment again, to see her once more. I have said this before...but it doesn't seem like it's me who's wanting or doing so. An invisible energy seems to be working upon me.
Okay, okay I know I sound crazy. But I bet you would act like one too, if such was your case.
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I was off to the Amer Fort, in between the crowd which was their to cheer the prince, Suryabhan Singh. Remember I told you about him...one of the many admirers of Jodha?
And there she was, looking as perfect as ever. Her smile is...simply beautiful. Enough to lift anyone's mood!
But soon after, I spotted Raja Suryabhan Singh entering the fort, his horse dragging someone inside. And to my horror, it was Abdul.
Now Abdul is another unique personality. He denied to come here with me, and now here he is, all captured and defeated! Oh God...what should I do with him?! He probably was too worried about me. Only if he had believed his Jalal enough to know that he won't die so easily. Anyway... he cares for me, after all. A rare species, in this respect.
But these were all after-thoughts. I had to do something at that moment. They were going to kill him right there. Of course they would not have been able to, since I was there.
I pulled out my dagger, slowly making my way towards Abdul.
But, I did not get a chance to use it. The sword advancing towards Abdul was stopped by Jodha.
As most of the crowd looked at her in awe, including me, she began. Her argument was that since it was the auspicious festival of gangaur, and he was a disabled person, it was against their Rajput valor to kill him.
Now, I'm seriously impressed with this girl. Not that I agree with her logic, for I would have killed a traitor without a second thought had I been in her place! But then, she's different, completely different. And the primary difference being, she most likely has a heart. Somehow, her smile reflects her heart. It seems I have known her for ages...though it is only the second time I've had a mere glance at her. Strange, but all the more true!
There's something impressive about her. Her commanding, yet measured tone...Her calm, yet confident expression...the royal aura all around her. And to top it all...the beauty that she is! To be true, she's no less than a wonder in herself. Makes me want to know her more...discover her as a person...peep into her heart once...
Now this is seriously strange. You know what diary, I can read what goes on in people's mind, just by looking at them. And it becomes easier when I know that person. I haven't really tried to fathom what goes on in someone's heart...because I was simply never interested!
But she has to be mine. She's bound to be. And then I'll have enough time to know her well...
Just see this... I am again going on about her! Ufff... Let's leave her for some time, diary.
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So Abdul wasn't killed, but was captured and sent to the royal prison. And now my next task was to locate the prison and get him out of it as soon as possible.
With the innocent and sweet commoners of Amer, locating the prison wasn't too tough. You just need some acting abilities...and of course the mind of Jalal. Well, the combination of these two is extremely limited, I believe!
Once I had found out exactly where the prison was, the only thing left was a safe entry to it. And as you might have already guessed, such things are hardly big deals for Jalal!
What I needed was a soldier's uniform. And one poor fellow had to give it to me, along with his life.
I was lucky enough to have caught sight of the royal entourage on its way to the prison. This was the best way to get in without much ado.
As soon as I got a chance, I went off to support one end of the princess' palanquin, the princess being none other than Jodha!
I smiled as I realized that her destiny, and somewhere mine too, is always after us to meet.
As we made our way to the vast area given to the various captured men, I quickly made an eye map of it. It wasn't long before I spotted the Abdul in one of the cells.
The royal entourage had stopped, and Suryabhan Singh was with Jodha, roaming around the prison.
That's none of my business, but diary, the two of them look so...I mean bland together. Don't you think so? He doesn't quite fit with her. I mean she's so pretty...and he's just... plain boring. Okay. No offence, just my opinion.
Making sure I wasn't the centre of attention, I slowly made my way to Abdul. I glanced back at him...and my eyes conveyed to him my identity. The sudden glow on his face said that he had recognized him. Now all I needed was a chance, and both of us would off.
At the same time, I noticed that Jodha was staring at me. I looked up to face her once, and quickly moved my eyes down again.
What was she thinking? She's doubting me...but why? Or is she smitten by my charms? Hey, the last one seems the most plausible, doesn't it?
Okay, jokes apart, her piercing gaze and silent look said that she indeed had a suspicion on me. And confirming that, she walked right up to me.
This was the first time she had looked at me. This was the first time she was this close. This was the first time... And slicing my thoughts with her sword...she placed it on my neck.
It took me a while to take in all that was simultaneously occurring.
She looked even more beautiful from that close. Mashallah...she's just perfect!
The fire in her eyes was so sharp...so engulfing...that could travel all down your heart. Her eyes truly were a reflection her inner thoughts. And eyes...that speak so much...
This was the first time our eyes had met. Honestly, meeting eyes with an emperor is a privilege given to very few. And my eyes haven't landed upon such a piercing gaze before! Fire, fire, and only fire...that's all you could see in there.
I won't forget that proud, determined look on her face ever in my life, and that's for sure. This image has been caught in my mind for the rest of age!
Sure enough, she asked me to prove that I was a soldier of Amer. I couldn't help but smirk at this. She thinks she can outsmart Jalal. Not in this life, girl!
I showed her my wrist, which bore the symbol of the Amer Rajya, all the while smiling to myself. She looked at it once, and then again at me...seeming not one bit convinced.
Still, she put the sword down...and ordered me to keep a check on the captive. As Abdul and I passed a slight victorious smile to each other, she left.
A smirk had automatically played itself on my lips. She doesn't know whom she has messed up with this time. Well, I kinda like the way she dared to keep the sword on my neck. And seeing her blazing eyes, I have a feeling that she would have done the same had she known my true identity!
Jodha is a fascination to me, a wonderful mystery yet to be discovered completely. And diary, it will be fun to play with her, to see her fiery eyes moving down, to see her bend in front of me, to see her surrender, to witness the defeated look on her face, to see her realize that it's Jalal, her destiny...too much fun!
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Thanks for reading. 😃
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