NOVEL~*Hiding behind a Stranger*~THREAD 53-2.0 ;)

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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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Posted: 6 years ago
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Teaser for Chapter 58

A flurry of shocked whispers rustled the rows in the stands close by. But one word emerged more commonly than most amidst them all

'This is unfair...'

'How unfair!'

'Not fair...'

'Unfair' was the first word that popped up in the Shehzaade's mind too. However, he decided to say nothing just then. Maybe it was that veneer of cruelty that was a part of him, like skin. Maybe it was simple curiosity. But, he wanted to see what cards the other player would bring up, to stay in the game.

'Huzoor, this is grossly unjust! Khalil accepted the challenge in court... nothing's changed since... Huzoor!' Akbar dragged his bloodshot eyes all the way up - and it stayed there, still as stone, boring into the hostile eyes of his former-master. It was the first time since the fateful evening that he'd done so. And it briefly brought everything around the two men to a halt. A painfully screeching halt - their stares getting so charged-up that it seemed to pull-them-in and repel-them-apart at the same time.

Till Akbar broke away.

By the end of that confrontation he'd got his answers anyway. Justice was not going to be served. Today. Again!


'Ustaad'

Khalil closed in on the gap between them as if he had a secret to share. 'I am quite convinced that your beloved Begum, Harka Sahiba, broke a few laws and deceived our Huzoor during her visit in prison' he blew over his knuckles, one after another 'now while I do not have any evidence of this fact, all I need to do is share my suspicions with the Huzoor... like how Farooq Sahib shared a few suspicions with the Huzoor about you... and look what happened to YOU in the dungeons... do you want the same fate for your wife?'

The brute curled his lips, exposing an unsightly toothy grin. 'I hear our Huzoor has been lenient towards her so far... I'm certain you don't want to change that!'



'Khalil! Afraid of fighting me like a MAN, are you?'


'Call it what you must!' He put an unfazed palm up to his mentor's face. 'But you cheat, I'll cheat - that is only fair!'


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Edited by lashy - 6 years ago
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Posted: 6 years ago
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Just beyond the end of time,
In a world that's yet to come, my brave warrior;
After we have crossed a thousand tragedies,
You and I will meet again, unscarred and unafraid, till forever.

My last tears would've fallen by then
Your unspoken pain will disappear.
And love will find us in a brand new life -
Maybe someday, maybe somewhere far from here!

In that hope I bide my time through this lonely night
Laying in the shadows of those not so near or dear.
I wait for the moment when I shall meet you on the other side
My heart longing to heal yours.
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Posted: 6 years ago
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congratulations for new thread...😃
Edited by cute.manasi - 6 years ago
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Posted: 6 years ago
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Yayyy new thread
But wait thread 53 2.0 😆
Was this title inspired by my idea😉
Btw as soon as I saw this thread I was searching for teaser 2.0 also
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Posted: 6 years ago
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Congratulations Sahibas and thank you Lashy Sahiba for the move to our new dwelling. 🥳 🤗

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Posted: 6 years ago
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Originally posted by: lashy

Just beyond the end of time,
In a world that's yet to come, my brave warrior;
After we have crossed a thousand tragedies,
You and I will meet again, unscarred and unafraid, till forever.

My last tears would've fallen by then
Your unspoken pain will disappear.
And love will find us in a brand new life -
Maybe someday, maybe somewhere far from here!

In that hope I bide my time through this lonely night
Laying in the shadows of those not so near or dear.
I wait for the moment when I shall meet you on the other side
My heart longing to heal yours.

So appealing and touching lines
The pain and longing of Heera is crystal clear through these lines
May the wishes of Heera be fulfilled
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Posted: 6 years ago
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The thread title HBAS -THREAD 53-2.0 ;) : 👍🏼

The edit - Khalil's last hurrah. Pride comes before a fall and his last smug demeanour before his existence is erased forever.

Yes, Wishu, the 2.0 was inspired and edited!😉 😆👍🏼

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Posted: 6 years ago
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From the previous thread

Originally posted by: Kalgi22

No no I won't dare come inside Rosejaan territory that too when she's displeased. 😆

I can always do with an extra pair of hands, Chellam. 😉

And the displeasure is reserved for the Sahib in circumstances like this only.😆

Originally posted by: Ifakdha

Omg🤣 rose di I can predict the condition of jijasa right now

🤣 Lesson well-learnt. 👍🏼 😆

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Posted: 6 years ago
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Originally posted by: Ifakdha

Yayyy new thread

But wait thread 53 2.0 😆
Was this title inspired by my idea😉

Oh... 🤔 ermmm... no I sorta thought ainvayi

Btw as soon as I saw this thread I was searching for teaser 2.0 also

Yes... I posted na.. Khalil's picture too!😭



Originally posted by: roseraja1915

The thread title HBAS -THREAD 53-2.0 ;) : 👍🏼

The edit - Khalil's last hurrah. Pride comes before a fall and his last smug demeanour before his existence is erased forever.


>>>👏 Well said!

Yes, Wishu, the 2.0 was inspired and edited!😉 😆👍🏼

>>>oh🤔

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