NOVEL~*Hiding behind a Stranger*~THREAD 32~Chapter 37-UPD JUN 28th

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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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Precap for 38

Heera gets a message from someone she least expects to hear from!



Picture of a 16th century water flask

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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)
Wali - Guardian
Nikah - Islamic wedding ceremony
Valeema - Islamic wedding reception
Saleem Shahis/Shahees - A special kind of shoe/jootis stylised during Jahangir's time

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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!

Thank you all for being here... and for your support... it means a lot... 🤗

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Edited by lashy - 8 years ago
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Story so far by Saraswathi aunty - Karkuzhali

Chapter 37.
Related image

The story goes thus...

Oh my, my! How can I do justice to the contents of the chapter
Having read it with an overwhelming rapture
Is it the setting? Or the author's writing?
Which one is more beautiful and which one more exciting ?
Can anyone say that a sweet tastes better in the first bite than in the last?
The chapter though had upturned all the readers' forecasts
It is not what I've read but what I did experience
That has given me a feeling of exuberance!

The couple takes up the journey by a horse for the destination
But the author takes us along with her by her beautiful description
The journey looks uneventful with both of them not uttering a word
Though her mind is packed with questions to ask, which she's not dared
" Why delve on questions when you know you' re not going to like the answers?"
She need not have feared, for the mission is to solve the shortage of water.
He describes his plan to build a canal to solve the problem
She wonders how amazingly he has made it awesome..

The couple has some cute conversation between them
It sets a stage for her to know more about him
'He forgets what he is meant to be saying
She forgets what she is meant to be asking...'
There cannot be better words to explain their emotions
Which the author does with her magic potion!
The potion she concocted and administered to us
Making us wait for a fortnight without any fuss.

The next few moments are enjoyable for them
To quote the author's words in the precise form
'She recognised she'd gotten carried away..
He recognised he'd gotten carried away..'
What a lovely encounter it is for our imagination
No fantasy filmy scene would do proper justification
He wants to solve the problem of shortage of water
Alas! what follows is the problem she faced with a bottle of water!

She gasps for air since the water has rushed into her nose
That makes him rush and go near her very close
He gives her the first aid like a para medic
He blows hard on her face to revive her quick
The closeness between them works out wonderful chemistry
A portrait of lovers that has to be printed in history
" Trust me..I'll protect you.. never let you suffer..."
The words may sure act against all her odds as a buffer

His intimacy causes her to shed a drop of tear
His words on the other hand, allays her fear
She is confused about his actions she has known earlier
And his assurance now not to allow her to suffer and protect her
Her mind still intends to mistrust the double life he led erstwhile
His closeness towards her she is yet to reconcile
He understands her feelings though he justifies his past
Both of them not sure about the future that is forecast..

The author pauses the story here after serving a treat
We enjoyed sumptuously the delicacies in the feast
The role played by the author is as important as the leads
Like a director of a film who takes the overall credits
She has described their intimate moments without any vulgarity
That keeps her on a pedestal by the readers majority
The Chapter is but to read again and again
Every time it is sure to give a glittering shine!

Karkuzhali.



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Teaser for Chapter 38


'WHAT took you so long?'



Her feet were forced to an immediate halt outside.

The message she just overheard was a barely audible slur, his words evidently slipping through clamped teeth. But the rattle of wrath in them was unmissable, reminding her of the quiet snarl of a wounded lion.

No, the young lady wasn't afraid. But, she was sceptical about this now - and with good reason. Because it'd taken her less than an instant to work out what was going on.

Azeez had fibbed! Not only had Khan Sahib NOT summoned her - he probably was in NO mood to welcome her presence here either.

Not too pleased at having been misled into this odd juncture, Heera cast a long silent glimpse at the man beside her.

'Please go in, Sahiba...' Azeez blinked his eyelids once, with reassurance - unfazed by both, her long stare and the master's tone 'I wouldn't have done this unless I knew it was absolutely essential!'

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That's a really long chapter😆 Not complaining😳
I see why I had to read it without interruptions☺️ 😳

Great chapter as usually. Need to see how it goes from here. Looks definitely interesting
Keep it up🤗

Hope you're doing fine❤️

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I can't believe. You updated.
When I was hoping for PBD update.
Congratulations Shradha for another thread.


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Chapter 37.





Haikus.

Started reading but
Not finished before reading
Again and again..

Wow! what a picture!
What a travel with the leads
Lashy's pen or brush?

The Author Lashy
Revealed as engineer
And paramedic!

The precap creates
Enough suspense and forecasts
Good feed for readers!

Karkuzhali.


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Good morning Patti,Bindup 🤗
Lana di 🤗


Yes its an awsome morning ,first update then I got a messsage from Manu di saying she is fine 😃🤗
Congratulations Lashy di🥳...now off to read😛

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