Chandra Gupta Maurya defeated King Nand. However Nand escaped from his hands . In order to capture him,He marries Nandini ,who was dearer to Nand . Nandini was forced to marry Chandragupt who already married twice in order to save her Mother Avantika who was already kept in captive by him.The two married in a quiet ceremony attended by Chankya(Chandra's mentor),Helena(Chandra's 1st wife ) ,Durdhara(2nd wife),Moora(His mother),Chaya(His elder sister),Avantika(Nandini's Mother) and handful of min
Everyone in the royal palace was feeling very joyous.They have just now witnessed the wedding of Chandragupt with Nandini. At last peace prevails in the city after witnessing long battles which filled every streets with bloods and sound of wails.Chankaya at last felt relieved that his pupil fulfilled his promise .The promise which changed the fate of Pataliputra. Yes,he overthrew Nand.Nand was a tyrant king.He was disliked by his own people. He inflicted heavy taxes on his subjects and was very cruel and had no morals. He was survived by his queen Avantika and Nandini,his daughter,widowed daughter in laws. Nand ran away from battlefield leaving no trace. To lure him back Chanakya needed bait. So he advised already married Chandragupt to marry Nand's beautiful daughter Nandini. Chandra was reluctant at first,but he did needed Nand at any cost .Nand loved his daughter most so he will come to palace seeking his daughter Nandini.Soon night fell in.
It was wedding night . Nandini was looking out of her window lost in deep thought.The young lady sat on her bed and looked with numb glare. She did not notice her mother entering her chamber.. The former queen of Magadh is wearing a simple outfit. She sat beside her daughter and held her chin. "Get ready my dear. It is time to discharge your duty as a wife."
Avantika was minutely observing her daughter who had no expression... " we all have got a chance to live our life with respect again... and none of us can afford to lose it!" Nandini eyes filled with tears.She asked "Is this a marriage?"
"What has happened was ought to happen Nandini!" she sighed "And what's happening with you is not a new thing. Every girl undergoes this, and you have to abide by it. Remember, you are not the daughter of Nand anymore. With the marriage today, you are going to be the queen of Chandragupta Maurya .Accept the truth.Truth always wins."Avantika led her daughter to Chandra's room.
Nandini sat on the bed waiting for Chandra.The doors were closed, curtains had been dropped. Nandini sat and thought about Chandra,she cannot deny that Chandra was a warrior who fought a fair battle, with the army 1/4th of his father's force .He had concrete war-strategy, great leadership with lead him to victory! He has not done anything wrong! He did not snatch anything! He only won the war, where her father lost it.A sigh came out from the deep of Nandini's heart. Nandini shivered to imagine the scene that she had to owe Chandra her body and soul.She has to act as a seductress, to intoxicate Chandra with her passion.All these she was forced to do just to save his remaining family.
She rested in the pillow with her head and soon dozed off.In her dream Nandini waited for her husband to come . He did not made her wait for long. When Chandra entered the room, Her heart stopped beating for a minute. He was young and his gait was so impressive for any girl to fall for him. She realized why Helena was swooning over him.She sprang from her seat just like a spring and went to him fell on his legs.
He lifted her and was beholding her face he spoke"Do you even realize how amazing you are? Nandini did not reply.She did not expect him to be his admirer. Nandini knew she was beautiful ,but never anticipated that any person like Chandra will appreciate her.She assumed that Chandra always had appetite for war.He did not have any piece of heart to love a women.It was apparently visible that both his wives were openly waiting to grab his attention.Still they could not agitate his mind .
He continued if Magadh was a temple then you are its Devi. Nandini quickly retorted"Then my Magesty is...looked into his face for reply."I am your bhakt".Nandini could not control laughing"How many Devis do you worship my lord"...She was hinting his marriage to Helena and Durdhara . He replied "Temple can have only one God... To answer your question I am not in love with Helena. She is just like my teacher who taught me war skills. Durdhara is my best friend. I cannot see her With that intention. I love her, because she is my best friend.All previous alliance was political. Although my marriage with you also politically motivated still I have to admit that I love you.Nandini was speechless. She thought "Is he a mad. Will any king surrender openly.But he is not bad after all.Nandini retorted" You can ask for your wish my king".He was an expert lover who could easily find place even in his enemy's heart. "Only you can make things better Nandini".He did not wait for her reply .He took He took her into his arms again, using all his strength to be gentle, and let his lips touch hers so lightly he could hardly feel .Best feeling indeed.He stopped to say another golden proverb about love."You should be kissed and by someone who knows how"
very passionate moments. "Chandra! you are not a bad person ".Suddenly she woke up from her dream.
Nandini for some time did not understand present situation"What ... when I was ..Oh Ishwar ! I fell asleep.What time is it. ?She peeked into her balcony. Night was darker and moon was shining above the sky.
At that juncture,Chandra entered the room.His eyes were savoring her .To her Chandra looked like Lord Shiva who opened his third eye and was about to burn entire cosmos.Nandini shivered.
Chandra"What do you think Nand putri. Do you think I am malyaketu to lust after you? I am Chandragupt. For me you are just a pawn . Do you think I will give you wife status. I will not do that mistake. You are my enemy nandputri. Just because of your brother, my sister is widowed .She is going through this difficulty because of your family.because of your father i lost my father.I swear you that I give you all pain in this life so that you beg me death.
Nandini was taken aback"Chandra,Just because I am Nand 's daughter and my brother killed your Brother in law, you hate me"?
"Hate is not the word.. I want to torture you". He continued "I hate you because you got everything which should be mine since my father was king.Your father Killed my father and i was raised as a washerman's son.I hate you because I lost my childhood and you were blessed with all comforts.
"But Chandra you cannot blame me"Nandini retorted...
"I will blame you only".[color = magenta]Nandini was silent. Because she knew speaking will not do any good. She fell down at his feet.Words were shaky due to uncontrollable crying.
"I know ... You had to suffer all these because of my Father. Sorry.. I can only say Sorry."
"Sorry..."he repeated "One word sorry"...HE lifted her by shoulder and said "Cut those crap..girl..this does not befit you...Just say me where is your Pita Maharaj"?
Nandini"Chandra ,Trust me .I dont have any clue about his whereabouts"!!
"Dont fool me..Nandini Even a small baby can say that you know his whereabouts. Ok I will change the question .where isMalay ketu"
Nandini"What Malay. How do I know"?
Chandra"What you dont know !! I am surprised .Whole magadh knows that you were turning every stone upside down to marry him.The most handsome ..
"Stop it chandra"nandini raised her pitch"You can stoop to this level.How can you say such crass things about your own wife".
Chandra with a smirk"Did I say anything wrong.Helena said me that you were crazy about Malay."
"can the same thing hold good for your sister?Even she was bethroted to Kalinga Prince before marriage"Nandini AskeD with sarcasm.
"Had you not been a lady. I will cut your tongue for accusing my sister"Chandra paused and looked at Nandini.She was inconsolable . He knew that he was torturing her .He did it deliberately to destabilize her.[/color].
Nandini contemplated Him."I dont understand.. what he wants from me... Why he is hell bent on proving that I loved Malay. Why he is asking about Pita."While she was watching him,he looked at her and held her arms"I dont care nandini Whether you love Malay or not. For me you are just hunted booty. I promise that I will keep you alive so that I can see you suffer day by day so that my mother's suffering is compensated. For you Iam worse than God of Death"Saying so he pushed her to the floor and walked away from the room.