NOVEL~*Hiding behind a Stranger*~THREAD 25~CHAPTER 30 upd 24th MAR

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Prologue

Three Great Emperors had toiled hard to build the vast and flourishing legacy of the 'Mughal Empire', keeping relative peace by unifying its Mughals and Hindus. However; by mid 1600s, cracks began to appear in its solid foundations. Insecurities crept in through the gaps, widening the gulfs between the two religions once again.

With the old Emperor becoming too feeble to take charge and his jealous successors remaining preoccupied with expansion and power, the damage was never repaired. Not surprising then that new rebellions arose every day. Violence escalated, claiming many innocent lives.

Yet; in the midst of such turmoil and peril, there bloomed a beautiful story - much like a lone flower blossoming upon the steepest edges of a cliff - a story of love, of sacrifice and honour!

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Forced to flee from her motherland, the one home she knew... forced to leave behind her people, for whom, she was their only hope...forced to grievously abandon the last rites of her loved one while the flames on the pyre were still ablaze...the orphaned heiress of 16 overcame grief and many shortcomings, as she embarked on a long dangerous path... setting out to seek help and support, for her people and her lands...

Till a chance stay with a complete stranger would change the course of those very plans forever!

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Being the most shrewd, determined and unforgiving of the lot meant he was formidable... a force to be reckoned with... it also meant he could have owned it all - riches, power, women and fame... but, he fancied none of it...

As a recluse with simple tastes, the rich life held no real appeal... power didn't tempt him... women didn't interest him... his passion was work and his only family were a few loyal friends... he had decided that he wanted little else in life...

Till a chance visit from a complete stranger would change that decision forever!

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Takht-e-Sulaiman - Solomon's seat i.e. Emperor's throne (Urdu/Persian)
Shehzade - prince (Urdu/Persian)
Shehenshah - Emperor (Urdu/Persian)
Wazir-us-Sultanat - Chief minister (Urdu/Persian)
Farmaan - official decree/document (Urdu/Persian)
Maharaj/Maharani - King/Queen
Maharaj - Chef/Cook
Kunwar - Prince (Generally used in Rajputana)
Baisa - Lady/Miss/Mrs/Madam (Marwari)
Banna - Mr/Sir (Marwari)
Sahib - Mr/Master/Sir (Urdu)
Sahiba - Ms/Mrs/Lady (Urdu)
Dams - copper coins
Vaid - Doctor/Healer
Ustad - Teacher/ Master of arts (Urdu)
Caravansarai - Caravan site
Kotwal - Town chief
Kos - old measurement system of distances, used in India
Tahar - battle axe (Urdu/Persian)
Khuda Hafiz - Farewell greeting which translates into 'May God be your protector' (Urdu/Persian)
Adab/Adaab - Words of Salute/respect (Urdu/Persian)
Taslim - A salute (Mughalian)
Hukum - Sir (Used commonly to address Rajput royalty)
Salaam - A form of greeting that translates to 'Hello/Hi' (Urdu/Persian)
Shubh Ratri - Good evening/Good night (Marwari)
Padhar jo Sa - I shall leave now (Marwari)
Zergul - Calendula flower
Chulho - Wood fire stove
Ganjifa - A card game, slightly similar to poker
Ahadi - Elite bodyguard, who've received specialist training
Muqannis - Specialist canal diggers/workers
Masaka - Mosquito. (Masaka fever - Malaria)

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A laptop, a dictionary, some imagination and loads of dreams... Trying my hand at writing, once again...

Great to be back on this platform... looking forward to regularly catching-up with my lovely old friends ... looking forward to making new ones too!

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Teaser for chapter 31


'Sahiba... your imaginations are just that - imaginations... what you fear, will NOT happen! I give you my word!' his pitch dropped low, sounding all the more potent 'Just trust me!'




Just trust me...

Just stay safe...


Heera didn't let her exasperation show, but she did wish she wasn't subjected to these reminders. It was awkward enough to be trapped, alone, with a foe who was supposedly once a well-wisher. These reminders made it far more uncomfortable, rubbing it in hard, that this was the one man in whose presence her emotions spiralled uncharacteristically out of control time and again - a fact she still couldn't come to terms with.

In the last encounter, she'd become so overwrought that he presumed he had to steal her ring and knife to keep her safe. And in an encounter before that she was wrapped in his arms, wishing for something else altogether.


God! What a complicated history they shared!


'Trust you?' she smirked very bitterly.


'Well... it's true... unlike other businessmen, power and money don't entice me...'

His reply had obviously fallen on deaf ears - she was still smirking at him. So, Akbar tilted forward, with his elbows resting upon his knees. He didn't know how good or bad her vision was today. But he wanted to see through the veil, into her eyes, as he spoke, to make sure she understood that he meant business. 'It IS true!'


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Sometimes it's hard to see the beauty
The night grows dark and cold
I look through eyes so gloomy
The night goes on and on
There are specks of happiness
Spectacular yet fleeting

Sometimes this world can be so harsh
Depression
Hopelessness
It makes me numb

And yet I find comfort
When I look in your eyes
You make me see a future
Something worth fighting for

You think I can't understand your world
And yet I'm in it
Guiding you,
Whilst your guiding me

My heart aches for you
With you
And will forever be yours

Just understand
that all you need to do
Is walk through your world with me
And experience the struggle
That I went through

It takes time
to stop focusing on the badness
It takes patience
To see the beauty
It takes a strong spirit
To trust another
With your insecurities
Your heart
And your soul

You are my soul mate
So take my hand and let's walk together
Through all experiences good and bad
Spectacular and hopeless
I am here
Heart and soul in your hands
Hold tight
Don't let go



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My dear B&Bs 🤗

We did it!! Many Congratulations for our new home!! 🥳


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Congratulation lashy di and everyone for new thread and our new sweet home
Thank you Lashy di 🤗
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Congratulations everyone 🥳. Thanks Lashy di for our new home 🤗
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Originally posted by: lashy


Akanksha, Shaggu, Ashu ( so glad that you felt better after dropping in - that's the power of a baisa!!!) Shruthi - all of you - best of luck for your exams dearies!!! And Shruthi... may the power of Azeez' buoyant spirits be with you (in fact, I am writing just about him now 😆)




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Thank you Lashy di Bindup, Kal di, Mitu di 🤗. Exams will start end of next month 😛.




Have a safe journey, Patti 🤗(you would have reached already) 😆.
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[New thread 😉- thanks to Payaliya 🥳]

Thanks girls... so much! 🤗
All celebrating with Harshu and Manu's promotion

Periyamma hope you have a safe journey and a lovely time at Coimbatore! 🤗

School run time now... gotta run!
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