NOVEL~*Hiding behind a Stranger*~THREAD 52 - CHAPTER 57 - UPD 28th Jan

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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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Part 2 Individual links

Part 3 Individual links
Link to Chapter 37 https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/jodha-akbar/4865965/novel-hiding-behind-a-stranger-thread-32-chapter-37-upd-jun-28th
Link to Chapter 39 https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/jodha-akbar/4897456/novel-hiding-behind-a-stranger-thread-34-chapter-39-2-parts-sep-17th

Part 4 Individual links
Link to Chapter 52 https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/jodha-akbar/5026847/novel-hiding-behind-a-stranger-thread-47-chapter-52-tsr-for-53-upd
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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)
Shubh havar - Good Morning (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
Qanat - Canal
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
Chaupar/Chausar/Chaupara/Chausara - A dice game famous in India for centuries. Similar to Ludo

Khwaja Sera - Eunuch


Bhagwaan ri kirpa bani rehve. Sab chokho hove. Jivta reijo sa. - Wish you all the best... may you be successful in everything you set out to do.

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The Story thus reaches the heights ..

The author presents the update like unveiling the canvas
With the artist's impression revealed with all the charm endless
I do not know how many days or months the author took
To portray the scene in the arena every corner and nook
Starting from the grief stricken father Chachajaan
To the loyal man of the protagonist Chota Zayaan..
It was like watching a suspense filled Hollywood thriller
Sitting biting our nails to know who is the ultimate winner..

In the arena the noble father is concerned about his only son
On whom he had till now bestowed all his love and affection
His heart is torn with the cruel spectacle he may have to face
" Please Khudha..do not make me see my son die with disgrace.."
There in the cell, she bore a pathetic sight to witness
Sitting curled up in a corner like a girl in distress..
Chanting the words," Pray.. he endures the assault..and get the pardon"
Hoping that the hardened heart of the Shehzaade becomes molten.

The Royal family is present in the arena with high expectation
Curious to know about the fate of the Ustaad in conclusion..
Among them seated is a noticeable woman in blue veil
With the heart pounding and praying for his victory in full scale
There the Kunwar gets ready to fight with the Ustaad the battle
The scores with him for a long time , he had waited to settle
And..what a dramatic entry of the Ustaad on the field!
The Shehzaade wonders, " How ?How did he get healed?"

"How could he fight the two warriors?" worried are his men
A voice comes as a prophecy, "Haven't you heard of a wounded lion?"
The duel starts- taking her position, our commentator Sahiba
Gives a lucid account of the fight, stroke by stroke, without a flaw
Like a commentator in the test match who doesn't miss anything
She describes every step of the fight that takes place in the ring
Whereas the Kunwar uses his poisonous brain to defeat Ustaad
He in turn uses his tactful brain to outwit the prince, the fraud.

Allowing his opponent to waste 40 strokes, he makes him weak
Bounces on him like a wounded lion, with vengeance to wreak
"Khan sahib, my character was maligned..I was dragged to the sabha.."
" The Prince will regret..This one is for you my Heera"
The evil man whose evil mind planned to use a poisoned dagger
Turned out fatal on himself , he fell with his dreams going shattered
Hearing the news, she sits like a noble woman, in her cell
Feeling happy that he has acted as a prop against her life's battles.

The frenzied crowd celebrate the victory of the moghul warrior
Whether the Parnagarhis or the locals, each having their own reason whatsoever
Eagerly wait for the next duel with the second opponent to ensue
Sitting with fingers crossed hoping he would get through
The story stops here bringing back the readers to the ground
Who , along with the spectators, were watching the events spellbound
We thank the author who has artistically painted the canvas
Let us cheer her by clapping our hands, for her magnum opus!


Karkuzhali.


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Bindup thank you for your lovely words and sorry for the delay in getting back... with 56 having come only days before my sister's arrival, I got busy... hope you are alright 🤗

Chapter 56

New beginning ... New man born... New Ustaad!
Finally all prayers are answered in a very magical way.
Time and again... Maa Bhawani always proved that humanity is still alive in this cruel world.
Yup everything is back to track slowly and steadily ... Ofcourse this is because of many innocent people's sacrifices and suffering... most important our Akheera hard work paided off.

Exactly! The Goddess has shown that she is on the side of the good.. and that it is time to repay good karma with good results..

But like I said everything is worth it for Akheera... after all they deserve best... surrounded by best people... who ready to give up their life for them.
Like said to Khan sahib... he is an inspiration to many... so our Heera just like Durga sahiba .
This is the very thing troubling shehzaade... which he failed to gain in his life.
You cannot demand respect... the sort of respect that allows a person to willingly sacrifice his life for another...
And the Shehzaade never learnt how to earn that respect..

Starting was so thrilling... I was so afraid and nervous at a same time ... what's going to happen next... God that feel!
Each second was precious there...
But our heera's utilise it skillfully.
I just like the way you highlighted their struggling and achieving little little... that's make the whole situation realistic.
Yes.. a dreadful situation for a noblewoman to be walking through the underground dungeons full of dangerous men! 😲

Heera... Ustaad's brave begum sahiba... there is no one who justify this title... who fight for her husband title .
Her never give up attitude... her believe in her husband capability and trust in Maa Bhawani was commendable.


Gauri... best hairdresser... she used her capability in very best way... great idea I must say !
In this story everyone try their best to help Akheera... presence of mind.
Yes - using their own strengths! Gauri is brave but she's never going to be a Durga Sahiba... but she used her strength, her bravery in her own way... having always been an excellent counsellor for Heera, she's been that way with her now.. and her hairdressing skills have been famous since Chapter 1 - that came into use now too!😳

Whole Akheera scene was so touching and emotional.
In that terrible condition also both were thinking for each other safety...both Just trying to save each other first.
Especially Khan sahib's... in that unconscious frame of mind...he was just wanted heera's safety first...
😭 Helplessness

Ofcourse someone like her doesn't belong there... especially not angel like her.
I just love the fact that both doesn't need proper communication to explain each other situations... no matter how much both tried to cover up... both figure out main thing.
Just like Heera... in one glimpse she got to know how much he suffered and one glimpse of Heera...Khan sahib's knows sacrifices she done to reached him.
they've always been that way! And they could read each other, even if they couldn't see each other properly now...

Her most important possession which Khan sahib's love to see on her no matter what... her pride... that was also snatched in a wrong manner.
But for her ... her husband pride always come first which she saved now brilliantly.

Her ugly encounter with jailor was painful... the way he commenting was so disgusting but then our heera's put up brave face and faced it properly Ofcourse with the help of someone send by Maa Bhawani herself.
What a timing of his entry... always helped them smartly but never disclose that.
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My my... like a mother she made him eat ... giving her strength to him... her energy to him .
And like a true soulmate she made him sleep .
Ufff what words, Bindup... missing you so much here... suddenly reading these words of yours!😭

Yup Maa Bhawani fulfilled all her wishes at a same time... especially one which as a lover she craving since long... watched him fall asleep peacefully.
Such a simple but beautiful thing na. I love it.
😭 Yes... and what a manner in which it got fulfilled na!

Interesting and exciting conversations between Heera and Khan sahib's admire.
After so long someone made heera genuinely happy.
Not only he was treating and taking care of him from the start but now he is ready to help them further...
He is!😃 I think apart from the fact that he's been an Ustaad fan... he also has innate goodness in him and knows Khan Sahib doesn't deserve what's happened to him 😭 Because he is risking his life na... doing all this...

Not so spiteful guard... big salute to him for respecting Durga's diamond ring.
It just not expensive ring na... it's her blessings to her little sister... her last momentum for her.
It's means so much to heera's but still she just doesn't have any regrets on her face while giving to him ... after all he is doing something worth it.
That's the main reason he give it back so respectfully.
Exactly!

If he accept it only money he will get but now he got something more precious than money... blessings of so many and respect .
See this line.. this is why we all admire and respect your conveyance of words so much!
Simple gesture bring tears in many members eyes.
Aww... so he is inspired by Ustaad and wanted to join him ... that's great!
Ofcourse he reminds so much of Azeez... prankster... makes other laugh with his funny gesture.
Yup!😃

We all proud of Bindiya... she did something unbelievable by her act.
Her absence felt in the atmosphere and everyone heart's too.
Poor Dhani... blaming herself for this.
I hope in the end Bindiya will be safe.
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Tejraj... yup finally he able to take proper decision to help Heera after Bindiya sacrifice.
But I don't blame him to take time to come into this big decision...
After all it take lots of courage to go against Manswar prince who is his cousin... most important his whole family and children's depends on Manswar... Mahendra always make sure to remind him that.
Yes... a sense of loyalty too...it's a mix of many things... 😕 in a way, Tejraj represents us... the 'common' us.. where we watch many bad things happening around us... and even speak up against it... but don't have the guts to stand up and do what needs to be done against it! 😒

By this decision he put himself in danger along with his whole family members.
So it's natural reaction of his first hesitation to accept to help good people.
But yes for the betterment of the community ... strong decision and sacrifice of innocent people's needed... that's fact.
Wow... he doesn't waste time... immediately in action... he came with all the preparations and dedication.
👍🏼

Mahendra... now I am feeling pity for him.
It's so better to be completely black in life than grey...
You have nailed it here!👏
He is guilty, afraid to losing his name, scared of his good image, guilty because of his deeds and now so his own sanity doesn't let him breath in peace.
What a pityful life.
Sometimes it's better to step down or rather than putting his peace in sake.
If Ustaad could step down in fairground for further problems...than why not him. But Ofcourse he is not one percent of him.
I think this is similar to what Sandy had said about him, in comparison with Dumbledore earlier!
If he is like Khalil... than he must be in peace atleast but now his consciousness eating him slowly.
Exactly na.. it seems you really really love dissecting human behaviour and thought, Bindup!

Khalil... Playing smart .
Ofcourse now he got to know that what a mere baisa of parnagrah could do without weapon.
Trying his level best ... but I can't blame him... after all duel is with famous Ustaad.
😎

Finally the last part and best part of the chapter.
Rise of new Ustaad!

God... it took three days atleast to recover and heera's magic work.
Like a new born child...Khan Sahib trying to feel his body part... but scared like any human being after so long suffering.
Ufff Who else could've thought of this comparison?

Ofcourse his Begum magic work but he got to know reason behind that... opium.
Lover in him understand why his sahiba take that decision after all nothing more than his dignity and pride matter to her.
Wow... now he is ready to fight for justice. And not so spiteful guard helping him on that.

Now please Khan sahib's get ready first take bath and eat and be ready for surprise your enemies.

Lashy di
I guess chapter 56 is the last chapter in this year.
What a mindblowing chapter to finish this year.
Positivity going to win over negativity.
Most important... Khan sahib is better than before.
Emotions, love , humanity, sacrifice... what not in this chapter.
Remember the underlined, Bindup!

I know mere thank you is not enough but still... thank you so so so so so much making this 2018 amazing with this beautiful novel and your presence.
Thank you for bearing all the negativity but still never give up . I am so proud of you that.
Have fun your holidays with your sister and family.
Be happy... you deserve lots more .
Love you !
Means so much - this faith that you have in me!

Finally able to complete this post ... wanted to post it before Saturday .
It's pretty long so advance sorry for that !
And I know I've said this many times... but thank you so so so much for being here, for being with us... we miss you... we understand, you need your time now... just promise us one thing - that you'll take care of yourself! We are here any time you need! 🤗



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The Ustaad was back.Cool
Words that we longed to hear from the cruel pen of the authoress Sahiba that had wrought one misfortune after another upon the man to the point of hopelessness.Cry

And hope came in the form of an angel, petite, soft and tender, yet with the resolve of steel. Thumbs Up What a creation Sahiba!Clap One doesn't need to wield the sword to prove one's bravery. Her mind was a weapon sharper and her will was a weapon stronger.

The pouch of medicines woven into the braids was a masterstroke!Clap I had guessed that crystallising the medicines to white was to make it look like salt. I was wondering how she would smuggle it in. My best guess was that she would stitch it to the hem of her dress. But the Ustaad already having done that to hide the farmaan in the satchel, she might have been checked thoroughly along the borders of her dress too. Clever girl and clever Gauri!Clap

The tender scene despite the tensions was in authoress Sahiba's signature style - we could see and feel the scene.Day Dreaming

The not-so-spiteful guard...naam kya hai unka? Day Dreaming He seems to have garnered a soft spot in everyone's heart...including our leads. Hoping to see him as Ustaad's fourth aide by the end of the ordeal.Embarrassed He is proof positive that God resides at the most unexpected places...his simple gesture of refusing Durga's ring despite realising its sale value knowing its value to the lady as much as its worth - compare him to the foul swine who despite knowing Durga's value and worth, sold her out to the devil.Angry


I wonder if you've seen the movie Mahanadi - one of the most depressing movies ever made but a MUST watch...the low haggard and ugly wanderer who cared for the boy and the lady at the brothel displayed such shades of humanity while the sophisticated 'friend' drove him to the depths of humiliation and pain in life. Kamal's expressions, his mere look of gratitude at the two angels in disguise would make even the hard hearted weep. I could imagine Heera looking at the guard like that for a second. The exchange between them was poignant and lovely.

The roasting process of the swine has begun.Dancing And his conscience ( that went for a holiday when he cornered Heera and humiliated her to appease his ego inspite of knowing that he had orphaned her ) is the first ember. The tyrants always fear the ones they oppressed despite all their acts of bravery and Mahender truly fears the Ustaad. Unlike Khalil he has been raised in a proper family and is familiar with 'truth alone triumphs'. He fears that his treachery will bring about his downfall. He fears Durga's spirit will cause his defeat. He fears Ustaad's shadow too and is not assured despite the fact that the Ustaad is a mere shadow of what he was. He fears the consequences if he lost. His country will lose its heir, prestiege and he will lose his life and credibility. He will , i am sure, collapse at the mere sight of Ustaad when he marches into the arena in his usual smart self. Me waiting waiting for the day.Day Dreaming


The spirits of the men down at Bindiya's capture, being raised by Tejraj's arrival , which ironically was caused ultimately by the same incident was very well portrayed.

In all a happening chapter that brought the first drizzle in the drylands.Clap Thank you Lashy.

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C56: Hail to the Ustaad!

Heera was beside herself with remorse and guilt for the horrifying state of her Khan Sahib, reduced to a shadow of the man that he was. But it was not the time to be swallowed by the overpowering negative thoughts ; gathering her wits about her, she quickly set her plan into motion. It took every ounce of Heera's willpower and adamancy to make Akbar heed her instructions, concerned as he was about her presence in that hellhole , underlining the sacrifices of their people to drive the point home.

And herein is revealed the absolute genius of the author-the precious pouches of the life-giving medicines braided so perfectly to evade even the closest scrutiny. Several adabs to you, author Sahiba for this stunning stunt. Clap

The reader had to endure some heart-stopping moments when Heera was stopped by the jarring shout of the jailor. Our hearts were on the verge of exploding as he was about to plunge his filthy hands on the food that would have blown Heera's mission to pieces, but a God-sent timely voice , playing a jaunty tune ,saved the day for our Sahiba.

Holding Akbar's face in a strength-giving grip, imploring him to gaze deep into her hazel orbs to regain his will to battle for his life, Heera fed him the opium-spiked food that would obliterate his pain and set him on the road to recovery - allowing a healer's convictions to override his religious beliefs.

The young NSS guard came into his own in this update. Kai kodutha theivam he was and his prophecy that all will be fine had Heera collapsing in a pool of tears , out of sheer relief - thanking the Lord for finally granting them the golden opportunity to get one foot in the door.

Mahendar on a manic preparation for the duel while turning a deaf ear to the voice of his conscience.

But Tejraj did pay attention, not only to his inner voice but to the exemplary sacrifices of the valiant Parnagarh Baisas and Bindiya, leading him to switch camps -advantage THEIR side !

Part 2- Woohoo! The rise of the Phoenix from the ashes! These were the scenes that we were hankering for ever since Akbar was captured. The magic potion his beloved Heera gave him worked its magic, bringing back our Khan Sahib from the dead- a man reborn, resurrected to take on the devils of the land. The agonizing inch by inch struggle to sit upright - if only Khan Sahib could have heard our cries cheering him on, with tears streaming down our cheeks!

Akbar's unflinching faith in Heera made him cast aside his misgivings about the administration of the forbidden drug with the realization that what is considered a sin in religious doctrines has to be put into context instead of being all tore up about it. Our NSS guard has been sworn to secrecy until the Ustaad is ready to strike back-the slayer, the predator , the unforgiving and ruthless warrior is BACK!!!!!!Party

A wounded tiger is a dangerous beast ( Arthur Golden )- how spine-tingling are the prospects !

Author Sahiba, you totally nailed it with C56! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Clap Clap Clap StarStar Star


To thank you for your phenomenal writing, here is something for you, darling author:Hug Heart

Edited by lashy - 6 years ago
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It was a Thrill ride...always on the edge...Wonderful chapter ...Lashy...ClapClap
When the Mansabdar of Parnagarh would throw his shoulders back, in attention, it would send the gazes of their people diving to the ground - out of sheer respect.
Wow...What a scene...I can dream about it on and on and on...Day Dreaming

Brilliant idea to bring the medicines undetected...stitching long slim pouches and hiding them in plaits...Awesomely planned by Heera, Gauri, ...and Lashy...ClapStar

Akbar being pulled in...drowning in pain and suffering...Cry... Heera knew it and hence decided to somehow meet him in person...Who else can bring out the Ustaad in Khan Sahib...what powerful words by Heera...The way she got his attention...my beats paced up here...

that his wife would fight to protect him as fiercely as he always did for her - Soul-stirring...Kudos ...Lashy...clearly shows Both the life partners are equally powerful and responsible for each other...it's also a repeat of his past...where his mother abandoned him in his pain and suffering...but here Heera is doing the opposite...taken up his fight when he is down and also trying to resurrect him...

What an odd time to have her simple wishes fulfilled...as you said, Lashy, The Goddess is on a fulfilling spree...inspite of their situation, she got to admire his Most Handsome form...now she got to watch his asleep form...Ask Heera...Ask...MA Bhavani and Lashyma are more than eager to say Thadhasthu...Wink

And until she hears from him or sees him, she will be wallowing in this Guilt...of having tricked her Beloved...But she'll definitely be peaceful that someone is there to take care of him and revive him...

Last living memory of him...- Heera saw a peaceful Khan Sahib... But for us, it's a very painful scene...CryCry

There is still Goodness left about and around...And this NSS guard is one...He didn't need a bribe to look after the Ustaad speaks volumes of the Legend of Ustaad...have only heard it mentioned spitefully by people in Hindu kingdoms...but this adoration and devotion with which it's mentioned here...Awesome ClapEmbarrassed

Khan Sahib said...not able to come out alive...from the Duel...so had he planned that after they were sentenced...and when did this message go out to his Men...or had he anticipated this and planned ahead ...like in the event of this happening, do this ...or that...wow...USTAAD...Yes, he is, undoubtedly...Embarrassed

I was wondering how one dose of medicine will be enough...will his Men try to get it in and hence find about that guard and etc...But this is a Masterstroke ...Splendid...Lashy...Kudos to you...medicines secured and hidden tactfully yet easily retractable...idhellam nee eppadi yosikira...the rest of the medicines now has reached the right person...ClapClapEmbarrassed

The Khwajaseras...thankfully did give the space she needed... though they did their job, were not disrespectful to her...Smile



Tch tch tch...Swine has blue patches ...so Ghost of guilt in Durga Bai's form is doing its job perfectly...Good Kunwar is missing and Mahendar is petrified about that...Tejraj, when he'll return...which he'll...will be watched closely...Swine wants to spread good word about himself...psychological booster...so if Heera's will rule the crowd, that itself will ensure half his downfall, it seems...This man seems nothing in reality...had been riding all along with his boosted ego brought by the Power as his being the Prince...ConfusedConfused

Tejraj is deeply affected by Bindiya's fighting spirit...it brought him out of his doubts and confusion...And he arrived straight out to help the right people... his Royal standings would help in the present critical situation... And yes recreating the original emotion packed letter of Heera is important to get the desired results...and Tejraj seeing to it is heartwarming...to Parnagarh groups and us ... he also will see to it that the ground slips from underneath Mahendar...EmbarrassedEmbarrassed


Part -2
The moment I realised it's about AMK, the expectation skyrocketed just like my pulse... Finally after 3 days of rest and medicines, he is able to move pain free ...
He feels reborn...YAYYY!!!...Dancing... The shock on NSS guard is understandable... and he singing praises of Harka Sahiba's healing powers got AMK to make him an ally...and his readily agreeing to do all, as asked by AMK makes him our favourite too... ..His spine tingling realisation of the coming back of the Ustaad...WOOW...it made mine too...The way you worded the look on Khan Sahib to show The Ustaad is back...Breathtaking..Lashy...

even in that pain, Akbar was thinking about Heera and her safety...Now that he is pain-free... of course things will heat up...and how ...He decided to keep his recovery a secret...Aahaaa...The Ustaad is back...Party... and has also taken a step ahead of his rivals... He once told Khalil about how he knows to UP HIS GAME...and he has done it...


The Ustaad is back...did leave me in Shudders literally...Lashy... What a Powerful statement, Emotion...Kudos to you...ClapClap

And to think that their people who worked a lot to get the medicinal ingredients to Heera, now don't know if she got it and if the medicines reached Khan Sahib... With Sahib now deciding to keep his recovery a secret, how will they know the truth... will they take more risks to get medicines to him again... I just don't want anyone else to get caught again...but then how??...OuchOuch...

who is the NSS guard... Thatz my HW till next update...Wink

Thank you for the Sensational Update...Lashy...ClapClapEmbarrassed
Enjoy your Holidays!!Hug

My network has been erratic...Itz so difficult to post...couldn't even insert emoticons...



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Originally posted by Testmytest

Superb C56 Lashy!! All good things happening to our leads, Ma Bhavani and Khuda's grace is on them!!

  • Heera with her beloved
  • Heera wishing him on his birthday
  • Perfect hiding of the medicine in slim cloth pouches in Heera's tresses
  • Jailor leaving the cell before tasting the salt!
  • Heera successfully feeding AMK the medicine
  • Heera giving the ointments and medicine to the young guard with at most trust
  • Mahendar's conscious eating him alive
  • Tejraj joining AMK's team finally!
  • USTAAD IS BACK!!

Favorite lines:

  • but I've met her... and can say that her mind's never idle...
  • 'Yes it's me... Khan Sahib... your love... your Heera...'
  • and now, for the first time ever, will you be breaking your promises to me? To your Heera?'
  • 'Ustaad Akbar Mahmoud Khan Sahib... wake up!' 'The power of your will is legendary...
  • in which was concealed the gift of Gods - the rot-killing, wound-healing, life-giving elixir 'here we go...'
  • 'Look at me... at my eyes, Khan Sahib... and you will find your strength, your 'will' to fight, therein'
  • 'Have always wanted to watch you peacefully fall asleep... at least once'
  • but even the sinner that I am, wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I took this memoir from you! I will collect my dues later... worry not...'
  • 'I shall work as an invisible messenger within the palace grounds... spreading these messages to nobleman and ministers, who might appear an easy target to get to our side...'
  • 'My darling... Happy Birth Anniversary, Khan Sahib'
  • thank you Khuda for giving me my Heera...

The not so spitefull guard takes the first seat in this chapter:

He allows Heera to spend the allotted time with Akbar

He reminds her to tend to Akbar when the jailor leaves

He refuses to take Durga bai's diamond ring

He agrees/promises to put medicine on AMK after Heera departs

He keeps the secret of Ustaad being back!

Its dj vu again! Heera helping Kahn sahib to wake up, to open his eyes. Her heart was pounding back then at the canal when she saved him, it was pounding now. Where there is a will, there is way! She kept losing her concentration but kept reminding herself the reason she was there. It hurt to see her beloved in that state, but she was determined to wish him, feed him, nurse him, lift his spirits!!Smile

As soon as AMK realized he was being held by his love, he said "Heera you should not be here!! Not only he noticed the visible missing ornaments but the invisible pride!! He didn't want Heera to stay in that godforsaken place for obvious reasons. He noticed she had put an effort to dress well but could see her most precious ornament was a miss her pride Unhappy

Heera accomplished the task intended and that too successfully! Her love for her sahib is immense and no one could have stopped her from treating her love today. She genuinely asks "Ma Bhavani to help her throughout, and she comes through for her. She tells Akbar to look at her hazel eyes which always gave him strength and will to accomplish anything he intended to. This was a true test for Heera, but the confidence she had in herself, in her ability as a healer was far greater than any emotions she had.

Had tears when she said how he cannot break the promise he had made to her. Cry Favorite part of the chapter is when she prays to Ma Bhavani' to let her healing powers restore Khan sahib's health, to let his pain subside, if need be to take her everything! This is true love!! They are the Ying Yang.

Immense trust they had for each other! After being fed last few morsels of food, Akbar went into another world. He could feel something was not right - hallucinations, uneasy feeling...Confused

How she yearned to see him sleep peacefully, this was the moment for that. She knew AMK's strong belief against opium and yet she went against that belief to save him. She felt sorry, she felt guilty for doing so, but in order for him to heal there was no other way. She hoped he would forgive her for committing this sin. Ouch

Heera offered her sister's diamond ring to show her gratitude to the young guard. He refusing to take it, was a welcoming scene!! God bless him! The conversation between Heera and the young guard was comforting. Smile

It was a welcoming change of scene Mahendar's inner conscious eating him alive. He wants to know what Tejraj is upto, he is worried Tejraj might have switched sides! He wants to be fit and ready for the duel??? Knowing AMK's condition, he still fears the outcome of the duel. He is something else. Shocked

Tejraj joining AMK's team is so so refreshing, he finally realized his mistake!! Clap

AMK finding out he was given opium by his love, his reaction: He knew she would not have done it until it was necessary. He is not mad at her, for he now knows why she did it and thanks the Lord for giving her to him!! Day Dreaming How they understand each other without speaking a word.

We can see the Ustaad is clearly back!! He already started thinking like his usual self, tells the young guard to keep his come back a hush hush!! My my...Khalil, FS, Mahendar and last but not the least Shezaade will get a shock of their lives!!

Few more points:

Guards, jailor looking at Heera in not so pleasant way, having disturbing thoughts Angry

Dhani thinking about Bindiya and the sacrifice she made.Cry

Hope the young guard will collect his dues from AMK by joining his team!! Wink



Author Sahiba thank you for keeping us at the edge of the seat! This was one hell of a ride!! For lack of a better sentence and at the risk of repeating, I will say: You are a gifted writer, continue to keep us entertained for a long long time!!!!!

Love you loads...Mwah...

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Congrats Lashy dear for the new thread/new home for all of us baisas and banna!! 🤗
I just logged into my system, and saw your post!! 😃

It is really late for you, not sure if you are done with round 4 editing yet. Remember the mantra?

"Don't rush, don't stress"



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