Chapter 31
(Jodha's attendants were lighting off the oil lamps in the niches around her room, but sensing her off mood from the end of celebration. Vishaka couldn't stay silent and she ended up asking).
"What's wrong your highness"? You ok"! Is there something bothering you"!
"I don't want to sleep yet"! The air in room suffocating me"!
"You want to go out"? But it's quite late to stroll in garden"!
(Jodha come out of her thoughts, it's unfair so damn unfair in her view, Men can have many women as they wish, or want but women cannot , even think about other men after being committed to one. She look at Vishaka and without saying anything, she took the shawl from couch , wrapped around herself securely as she was just simply in her Ghaghra choli, she started walking out of her room but then stopped and went to gallery side, stood near the forged window relishing the outside view, she know why she is being peace deprived , it's cause of Jalal and Rukaiya being together, first time she saw his sweet easy predictable side. Unfortunately she wasn't the one to face it but Rukaiya, he teased her he touch her compliment her even. Today she actually saw his human side a easy go person , Can't he behave this way with me"?or I am the sole person in entire Agra"! to endure his wrath"! Were the only thoughts in her head, Vishaka watching her standing near window shook he head and walked out of her room).
"Didn't expected you to be up"!
(Startled by the voice Jodha look behind and tripped on her Ghaghra, she was about to fell but pair of arms caught her at nick of time. Jodha didn't knew what to say she was lost for the first time, lost in touch lost lost in the warmth the arms providing her. Making her stead on her feet, Jalal repeated his words first time even few hours of desire filled night didn't pushed him to sleep, he was restless for the first time he was feeling odd to be with other. Even though he knew it's not wrong as Rukaiya is his wife, but he felt as if he is betraying her. Guilt and the odd feeling made him so restless, that as soon he notice she slept he sneaked out of her room. What he can do when he is so damn restless lost in thoughts, he didn't even realized when he moved towards Jodha room, but after stepping in staring at her for long. Lost in thoughts he realised he isn't the only one deprived from peace and sleep).
"I was unable to sleep"!
"Why"? what's the matter"? Something is bothering you"?
(Her answer didn't settle well with him, thus he end up asking her whereas, Jodha after getting her hand released from his hold try to step further from him. Which he didn't like it thus he held her hand and pulled her close, she got astonished by his actions she look up at him with curiousity fill eyes he read the unasked question and spoke firmly looking straight at her).
"Leave about me"! tell me", what's makes you come here"?
"What you did today"!"mere word of appreciation wasn't enough for it"!
"So I assume ", I am going to get rewarded"! So what you're going to give me"?
(Jalal look at her the shawl was slipping down from her, her silky open hair , were dancing with cool low breeze, she had no Jewellery on, but she was still clad in the dress she wore at celebration. She was again and again setting her hair behind her ear, trying to keep the Shawl wrapped, around herself securely. Whatever he said wasn't true he didn't come here with the purpose of rewarding her, he himself don't know what's bring him to her room, But he didn't wanted to make a fool of himself by staying silent and clueless. Hence whatever come in his mind he said it right away, more over he knew not yet then sooner she will understand it's not the real reason of his arrival here. But he didn't expected this question from her. Thus he spoke looking at her in firm yet confident voice).
"Freedom"! Freedom to pay visit anywhere you wish"! Like Queen Rukaiya"! And Freedom to continue your Weponry practice here"!
"It's hard to believe"! You're allowing me for this"! Still I am very delighted to hear this"! Thank you your Majesty"!
(Jalal nodded whereas Jodha then glance outside again, she wanted to ask what's change him to allow her for this"?, how come he got idea of rewarding her by such permission"? Why he take this time to convey her about it"? Why not tomorrow"? but she said nothing asked nothing from him about it. whereas Jalal who was still staring at her cleared his throat and spoke).
"Tonight We're sleep deprived"! What you think about playing a game of pawn today"!
(Jodha glance back at him she was amused by his way, days back she told him she like game of dice more intriguing. Still he ask to play game of pawn, but she didn't said anything just nodded. Seems like he love to play this game only, she recall her mother words try to be in his good grace instead of bad, or endure wrath. After thinking allot she really wish to work on her relation with Jalal. But she wasn't sure she can or she really wants to, after what they went through knowing their equation. Whereas Jalal was having similar thoughts , he was regretting to pay more attention to Rukaiya at celebration, thinking he didn't made her living in Agra pleasant and then he serve more reason to her, to leave from here, the look she given him at Celebration hunt him to no extent. even when he was with Rukaiya. Both were staring at each other and walking towards couch, when both of their hands brushed to other, Jalal intwind the finger with her's and try to clasp her palm in his but Jodha get it released from his hold and rubbed them together with her other hand, making Jalal sigh a bit but then reach the place where the board of chess and pieces were placed).
"So like the game of Dice"! We're going to have a bet this time to"!
"Noo"!..
(Jodha got startled by Jalal yell, whereas Jalal who was already on toes and restless, knowing she have one free wish with her as promise by him. He didn't wanted to add his frustration more, he wasn't unsure about his win, but with her he can not be sure about his win either hence he cannot help and end up saying no out of desperation and sheer panic. Realising it's cone as very absurd he sigh and spoke firmly).
"I mean game should played for fun"! Not to put one or other down"! So this time no challenge"!
"Ok that's fine by me"!
(Saying this Jodha move her pawn forward, the game started between the two both thoughtfully. Focused on game, but that didn't stop them from glancing at each other. Jalal who isn't person to stay quiet, for long spoke to intiate a conversation with her).
"I was wondering"! what's make you cook for me"!
"It was my way of thanking you"! We don't thank others for gift simply by word"! But what's make you gift me that precious necklace"!
"I don't need a reason"! for gifting anything to my wife"!
"you definitely need a reason "! to give anything to one you swore to crush"!
"Queen Jodha it's bitter truth of our relation"! That we don't share pleasant bond"! Like any married couple"! But we can make it pleasant by sorting everything between us"!
(Jodha looked up at him unsure, confused having lots of thoughts in mind regarding what he just said. he to glance up at her at the same time, awaiting answer from her for his words, he was sure it won't be easy to get her agree to his way. But he want amend the wrong happen between them, he want to work on his relation with her).
"It's not going to be easy"! After whatever happens between us"!
Yes it won't be easy but it's not impossible "! together we can work on this"!
"Every relation is based on Respect ,Faith and love"! "We lacked faith and respect for each other in person"! How you think we can work on this together"!
"When for appearance we can act to respect and trust each other"! Then I am sure we can respect and trust each other in person"!
"You seem to think the unpredictable life is predictable when it's comes to you"! Don't forget your majesty"! Life is full of surprises"!
"No I just take the life in positive way"! Before I thought I trust no one in my life not even my own shadow"! But now I understand and realized I trust people around me with my life"! And you're one of them"!
(Taken aback from his words Jodha got speechless, he trust me"? Why"? How he trust a person he hate"? Here he was confessing the most deepest secret of his heart"! With her and she was unable to believe on him. This made her feel very guilty and she failed to stay quiet about it and spoke firmly).
"How can you trust me"? When I don't trust you back"!
"I confess about it with expectation to earn your trust on me"! Which can make you share your opinions your secret with sure heart that I will understand"! But I trusted you without having any expectations from you Queen Jodha"!
"How you will earn my trust by this confession"! What if I don't believe on your words"!
"Then to I done my part to assure you"! People say no one can love you more then the person who understand your unexpressed emotion unsaid and word"! And you cannot call it lie that when we claim to hate each other then to we understood each other move and emotion"!
"I didn't claim to hate you cause I really hated you"!
"Hated meaning you no longer hate me"! So we can really work on our relationship"! Hopefully achieve success as well"!
(Jodha didn't said anything she lost the battle of word with him. It was to good to be true yet it's evoke a hope in her heart, the only problem was she was unable to forget her roots. Maybe the hatred Mughal have for Rajput is meaningless, as they hardly harm them in bad way, but the Hatred Rajput have against Mughal since the time they understood the word hate, is hard to forget. How being Rajput she can forget , what her ancestors and people of her Mother-land endure at the hands of these people. How she stay blind and deaf to the suffering of people who are wronged by his men, what about her conscience her soul her heart. The wall of hatred Is big and very strong between Rajput and Mughal it can't be broken by one mere alliance. "You know most important responsibility of wise queen"! Instead of spending her time with King telling about issues"! She try to give solutions to him"! Try Keeping his mind relaxed so that he can work for his subjects"! She recall her mother's word, how true and wise it's sound , no wonder she never let her father worry about Palace people. She look at Jalal and find him focusing on chess pieces, she stare at him with thoughtful look. The men before her hated by everyone for various reason, by her clan by his own people, cause of his ancestors deed and his own men committed sin he is disrespect and misjudged. He face lot's of revolt from his own people and others state, yet here he is trying to mend his way with her, it will be wrong to break his hope. She heard him saying and look down at game).
"You seem pretty new player in the game of Pawn"! Your to much trust on your queen"! going to make your king pay with his defeat"!
"Don't worry your majesty"! If she becomes danger"! Then I would rather sacrifice her "! but I won't let my queen become reason of my king defeat"! I won't let her ditch the king"!
(Jalal listen this and smiled it was very meaningful way of her confessing, she won't ditch his faith ever she won't become reason of his fallen head. She would rather sacrifice herself instead of ditching him. It was her way of letting him know if he break his walls and trust her she won't disappoint him ever. And it's warmed his heart very much lost in thoughts he rushed with his move in chess).
"Tch tch maybe I am new in the game of pawn"! but you don't seem experienced player either"! You got your king trapped he is lone"! But yes you can win the game by sacrificing your queen"!
"I will prefer to end my game instead of sacrificing my queen"! The king's are supposed to protect their. Queen"! not to sacrifice them"!
(Now it was Jodha's turn to get happy he had his way with words no doubt. Even though she won the game at end, she knew it's not victory for her. Today Jalal thaught her a lesson of life, there is always difference between you want to do and you're ought to do. Whether sister did by marrying her with him, she didn't had much of choice for peace and welfare of people she was ought to agree with alliance. And today the way he ended his game even though having options to win as well, he did cause he wanted to do it. She heard him speaking again she look at him).
"It's very late"!
"Yeah it's late enough for people to sleep"! However I ain't in mood to sleep yet"!
"I see you have quite a collection of Books here"! Did you read all them"!
(Jalal spoke casting glance at gallery section, where few open cupboard was filled with many books. Based on various categories, Spiritual mythological historical. But he was surprised to see many books placed there on other religion. He was looking at her book collection whereas Jodha was staring at him. She look surprise to see him interested in books but then she said to answer him).
'Yes I have interest in reading it's one of my"! Favourite hobby, apart from weaponry practice, riding, singing and dancing"!
"Dancing well it's quite hard to digest you can dance"! But I won't take it as lie"! As I thought the hands which are used to kill others, by weapon cannot cook skillfully to feed others"! But you did surprise me there"!
(A giggle escape from her mouth,his way of praising her in his own attidue fill way, did get her confused but today she realised, if she focused on him she won't be left confused by his words ever. She was still giggling whereas Jalal was now staring at her, he did caught her staring at him, when he was looking at her book collection. It wasn't his interest there entirely knowing, she isn't into sleeping yet. He wanted utilities the time in best way and what can be better then chatting).
"Well maybe that's why they say"! never judge book by it's cover"!
"I agree"! When I heard about you at first"! I wasn't into believing"! What they say about your beauty your bravery"! But then you did surprise me by appearance and action"!
"But I did believe on what I heard about you"! Known to be devil fierce merciless warrior"! But even you surprise me"! By being in limit so far"! Even though you did try to intimate me but it was still better then my any other enemies"!
(By her words Jalal got lost in past meeting, when they met first their glaring session, there verbal spat and the kick she serve him, it's still stay afresh in his mind and unknowingly his gaze went on her feet, whereas Jodha was lost in past as well specially when first time he step to close for her comfort and she kicked him, his reaction was still afresh in her mind. A small smile made it's way on her face when she noticed he is glancing at her feet knowing what's made him do it didn't help either. But then she recall she had to tell him about her day out venture with his guard, she got bit nervous but then she thought it's better to let him know, as he deserves to know about he is her husband after all).
"Your majesty"! I want to confess something"! I did something which I didn't wanted to"! but I had to do it"!
(Jalal come to present and glance at her, he wasn't sure what she did again but then knowing she won't be to nervous in telling anything she do, he realised what she is going to talk about. The mixed of expression made her look very desirable it's always hard for him to stay sane in her presence he cannot help he get naturally aroused by her presence around and now the way she was looking down playing with her finger un-bother about her shawl which slipped down on ground staying just on her arm. Letting him get clear view of her exposed neck he saw how the heavy Jewelry sets left light marks on her skin, he cannot compare her skin colour with girl from place like Kashmir or Persia, but she is indeed one of rare beauty of Rajputana just like many gemstone can steal your heart but none can Match the Beauty of Kohinoor, Jodha was same to him. If it was someone else she would stay cautious about her look, but now she isn't realising by his stare he is making her nervous he glance up at her and Realized she is speaking already that to with closed eyes, what did she said"? How come I didn't even heard her"? Oh boy how embarrassing it's going to be if if I ask her to repeat"! Shit how I can get distracted like this"! But then seeing her speaking with closed eyes he got idea what to do he thought to have some fun as he won't get such a chance ever. Hence he hardened his expression and spoke in firm stern tone).
"Look at me when you confess anything as such"! "And What did you just said"? You not only defy me but"!..
(Jodha open her eyes listening his stern tone, then cut him in mid , she didn't knew he heard her before or not, but she didn't get gut to confess, what she did by staring right at him).
"I know I did wrong and nothing", can justify my action but"! I really I didn't wanted to keep it as secret"! I don't even know his name"! I already told you everything"!
"Do you like him"?
(What I like him"? How he can ask thing as such, I am married to him how can I like someone else. If I like him then , why I will risk his neck by telling him about him? Wait he don't think I am betraying him"! Is he"? No he cannot he said he trust me"! Yes but who in sane mind will trust you"! When you're telling dark secret as such"! Her expression started changing Whereas Jalal who was watching her, realized it's seem to get far to much hence he decided not trouble her much and spoke).
"To much of pretending to be brave"! Queen Jodha just minutes back I told you I trust you"! Then why you're nervous about thing you were ought to do"!
"I don't like him"! He was to talkative ,blunt and bold for my liking"!
(Jalal chuckled inwardly listening this, the girl have no idea she is talking about him solely, before if he was going to end the drama then now he wasn't hence he spoke firmly again).
"So if he wasn't to talkative, blunt and bold you would liked him"!
"No I won't"!
"It's cause you're married to me"! Or he isn't someone you prefer to like at all in person"!
"I didn't met to many in person much"? To set my own condition of liking anyone"! My soldiers , servant and men in state no matter how much inwardly they desire , they were to respective to my position"! That they never even raise their eyes up on me"! And prince or king from other states needed to follow the protocol of being royal"! To stay in certain limit with Royal princess like me and Queen"!
(Jalal was going to ask by cutting her in mid, how it's possible when she was commander of her army. And held good position in court, But she answered without being asked. As much he felt peace at heart knowing no one get to hit on her, he was indeed having other thought about her words, about having desire inwardly. Of course no one can made move to her, but definitely many admired her, or dream to have her in life).
"Honestly never get time"! To think about all this as well"! It's always been my uncomfortable for me"!
"Uncomfortable in what way"!
"Definitely not good one"! Having no knowledge about topic and be a part of discussion"! Make you look like a fool which I don't like to be"!
(In a way she voice out her fear of intimacy, having not much knowledge, discussion made her uncomfortable , she didn't get to voice out clearly as embarrassed about it, he was smart enough to know he understanood her concern and hestitation now, whenever he made a move why she get so numb or hestitate. It was reflex action of fear and very much new to it, of-course' not to ignore the fact she isn't much exposed to Men sides as well. And how can he let the fact slid he is Mughal she is Rajput their marriage wasn't happy one nor their relation. He stretched his hands , a bit by raisings them forward and leaned on couch in half laying position. Jodha watch him doing she herself was leaning on couch, in same manner it was one of reason her dress was very much misplaced and she didn't even bother about them. Both continue talking having various thought's in mind, staring at each other thinking about each other. They didn't planned to spend night as this hell they didn't expected to spend night together but here they were ignorant to everything out. Staying together they didn't come closed physically but emotionally they were coming very close. They talk about beautiful memories of their life what part they wish they can get back. What they hope to achieve how much they prefer to do something for other. There talk wasn't to clear like you ask and other answer straight away their conversation was filled with humour teasing and meaningful words. And that's what makes their night intriguing).
"Forgive me your majesty pardon me for disturbing your highness"! We didn't knew you're here"!
(Listening the words of her head maid's, both Jodha Jalal look at entrance and realized while having conversation, they didn't realize the night is over the sunrise to begin another day. The maids comes to clean the chamber and make arrangements for Jodha day, poor them didn't knew Jalal is there and they both spend night together. Unsure what to do they ask forgiveness but watching both of them lost looking at each other they silently walk out. Jalal who come to present by hearing the footsteps being faded spoke looking at Jodha).
"Queen Jodha as I given you permission to do as you pleased"! I will like to have sword fight with you"!
"That's going to be first time"! When we will personally fight with each other"!
Yeah but not like previous one"! We are caught of guard by other move"! Will see you at Arena for practice then"!
(Saying this he greet her and walked out of her room, leaving thoughtful smiling Jodha behind, her attendants step in her room , then walk to her they saw her smiling, they shared a look and then started arranging for her bath prayer and few start cleaning her room up).
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"Pardon me my lord we cannot allow you inside"! As her highness is busy in prayer"!
(Maan look at the two servant before him, if it was someone else of his place they may got angry at servant. But when he heard them then, he got suspicious on them, their body language which made him suspicious. Maybe they know who I am"! And they're scared I may punish them for stopping me"! But why they will be so unsure that doesn't make sense"! And they're not the one I met yesterday).
"I didn't saw you both guarding here before"!
"We're assign at her grace service today"!
(Prayer this soon well that's new for him but he didn't argued with them, He nodded his head in Understanding and started walking away. He reach downstairs when he stopped recalling, the sight of blood stain on the Bottom of One servant wrist and the dagger design which was similar to some forest tribal group of people. he started walking back towards Mainavati room, He saw no servant at the entrance anymore he rush to her room. Without wasting second and hestitation he stepped in the room, to his horror both servant had unseathed their dagger. And walking towards in the room with cautious step, he hurried towards them and attack on them by his sword they both block it, the fight started Between them, Maan wasn't the one to back out whereas they had only way out to escape. The sudden tighten security in palace , had them so far from their goal sneaking around , killing few guard and servant here and there . They somehow reach Mainavati room but as soon they were about to step in, Maan walked there, having no option they try to stop him unsure they met get caught but they had to risk it. Now when he again come back and caught them red-handed they have no option but fight with him. Two against one going to be favourable for them, or that's what they thought. But Maan even being teen gave them tough time . he was busy fighting with them with all his strength , when Mainavati walked in the room, with her attendders and servant they immidately called for guard by the time guard arrived Maan had disarmed both of them. The guards hurried to caught them , But Maan wasn't letting them take away he threw his sword down and started beating them).
"Maan stop that's enough"!
(Listening her order he stopped and motion them to take them out, in corridor he will deal with them personally, before handing over to Any security officer in palace. The guard nodded and walked out of room with the intruders, he glance at Mainavati then walk to her, sensing they need lone time the servants and maid walked out of there).
"I don't like it here"! Don't know how aunt live here"! i want to leave"! They don't even know how to provide security to their guest"! Their behaviour is cold their action are brutal"!
"The life of royal are in danger everywhere"! You cannot accuse the one for the conspiracy against you"!
"I ain't accusing them"! I am just pointing out how they fail"! In term of providing security to their own guest"!
"who we are to point out their fault"! even if they failed then", aren't we're wise and Strong enough to defend ourselves"?
"yes we are but you only said ", they're our relatives"! they're part of us and as far I know we don't back out"! pointing out our own people fault"!
"That's right but Don't let anger overpower your sense"!
(Maan made a face listening this advise , why everyone advise him to check on his temper"? but Mainawati smiled at him, He just touch her feet pick up his sword and walked out of the room. without saying anything at all. walking out he come before the two intruder, who were held down by two guards in annoyance he punch them right on face and ask the guards to follow him. He was really angry so when while walking down he come across Adhga Khan and Munim khan he cannot help and spoke).
Greetings sir Adhgha and Sir Munim Khan, I have something to ask"! "Is this how you provide security to your royal guest"!
(Spoke Maan in rage pushing the intruder forward, near the feet of Munim khan and Adhga khan, both got up from couch in surprise. To see Maan Singh this early that to with two injured people, they look down and then glance up at Maan Singh he was looking angry. But then knowing who he is they spoke in Union).
"Greetings Prince Maan"!
"Here these two men try to sneak into the room of Dowger Queen The Grand empress of Amer"! With intention to kill her"! If I Didn't had habit to start my day with her blessing then these two would surely succeeded in their goal"!
(Adhgha Munim looked at the men down and ask the guard to throw them in dungeon, when they went they look back at Maan not knowing what to say or do, they did ask the guard to stay alert in palace. But then they in hurry ended up increasing security of Jalal and his queen, not realising their target can be The Royal guest as well. They shared a guilty look to each other then at Maan).
"I am going to tell her"! And we're going to leave today"!
"What's going on here Maan didn't knew you're early riser"!"! Greetings sir Adhgha, Munim Khan"!
"Greetings your majesty"! Prince Maan caught two intruder"! Who come with intention to kill"! The Dowger Queen grand Empress of Amer"!
(Jalal glance at the three he understood the situation Maan being teen, that to hot blooded short tempered Rajput Prince. Of course he come with instructions of being Queen of Amer protector. He will be angry indeed the work which should be done by His soldier was done by him. He is disappointed and angry he ought to be).
"The people who cannot provide security to their guest"! Even claiming to be powerful"! I wonder about the security of state"!
"What we can do Prince Maan no matter how powerful we are"! we lacked well skilled loyal brave warrior like you"!
(Spoke Jalal with hint of tease not getting offended by Maan words, he glance at Maan Singh and found him pretty much surprise which he masked very quickly but it didn't went unnoticed by him. However Maan said nothing so Jalal spoke again and found him looking at himself only).
"I am going to have sword Practice"! Would you like to join me"!
"I would have but I can't"! I need to meet the Dowger Queen the grand Empress"! right at the moment"! Therefore I shall take your leave"!
(Saying this he walked out of there , leaving thoughtful Adhgha Munim and Impressed Jalal behind, who look back at Adhgha Khan and Munim khan. Realising it's their time to answer him they spoke ).
"Your Majesty"! Yesterday few servant complain"! About seeing two hooded intruder in palace near your room"! We tighten the security but"!.
"Let that be sir Adhgha just investigate in this matter who sent them"! I know you enough to know you would do your best to ensure our safety"!
(Adhgha smiled and Jalal walked towards Arena, whereas he saw Jodha, clad in white color golden mixed brown color plain border full Sleeved knee length , golden color dot pattern work Frock white Color Salwar and a white color Cloth was tied around her waist over The frock. Her face was veil by White color cloth which was part of Her Turban wore on head. she was swinging her unsheathed sword in air. Jalal walk towards her Jodha turn towards his way and stopped dead in track. watching him standings there with her Sword pointed to him, he was Clad in Silk fabric, Dark Brown color Jama full sleeved Jama which had Black golden color Check design work on straight lined black and golden collar border and sleeve border with creamy color cloth was tied around waist over the Jama).
"Greeting's your Majesty"! I must admit you're late"!
"Greeting's Queen Jodha"! I must let you know I am on time you're pretty early here"! Is it cause you want to get the taste defeat soon"!
"No it's cause I want to win"!
"Let's see who win who lose"!
(With this Jodha attack on his front ,which he blocked by raising his sword at front in Laying manner . with his hand bit twisted, Jodha apply force there but he gave a push to her sword by his, making her retreat few steps back, whereas he started striking on her, which she defended breathlessly, by bending down getting at side , jumping up retreating back in curve motion. Knowing he is being very aggressive, she didn't let her sword endure the strike and lose her composure, hence by her reflex defence skill she made him missed his every strike, but At end she lost balanced and fell on the couch. Jalal attacked on her, which she blocked by her sword, at the Nick of time, by turning around swiftly, Jalal spoke in firm tone with hint of amusement).
"It's not easy to defeat me"!
"It's not easy to win from me either"!
(Saying this she push him back, by applying more force on her sword, which was blocked by his, he retreated few step back this time, she got up and started attacking on him. this time he defend himself making her missed her target, she attack on him by front which he defend by learning his sword at side, attack back on her just like before Jalal again started attacking aggressively on her which she defend like before but this time she answer his strike by her sword time to time as well. They continue retreat and step forward , with every next move of each other. Few more strikes and then the clash of swords started getting more rushed and aggressive, Jodha try best to match up with his Aggressive strikes by even having lightning speed she failed to match with his Aggressive hard strikes that she lost her sword after repeated strike by his, breathlessly she watch in shock, it was very much embarassing point for her. she never been unarmed like this, he pointed his sword to her and made her retreat on her step, she continues walking back and he continued walking forward. Once backing her to the pillar he put his sword straight on her neck by front, then slowly stare at her and moved his finger to unveil her, for minutes he get lost in her . his hold got lose he was very much awe by her look, her spotless face shine in morning. It was simple nothing intriguing , but for Jalal her look was sensual. Many try to lure him by laying extra attention to their look, but he pay no heed to them, here Jodha without doing anything , naturally lure him to herself).
"I win"! Told you defeating me isn't easy"! You won the game of dice and game of Pawn"! But I am unbeaten in the game of Sword"!
(Spoke Jalal after minutes of silence, when the veil was on she was staring at him, when It's got off her eyes lower towards front instead on him. Realising his lose lost state, she swiftly put her hand forward grabbed the sword from him and push him back, making him retreat four step away from her, somehow his hold on her veil made her Twirl around the Turban got off from her head , turning around she immediately placed her sword on his chest, for fraction of second she got self-conscious of her look. but then she straightforwardly focus on him).
"Even I told you winning from me isn't easy either"! I ain't unbeaten"! But I am victor of my life for sure"!
(Jalal let out an amused look but continued staring at her, he glance at her from head to toe. Then the way she had pointed his own sword at him, it was hard for him to take already she took away his heart which he is unaware off. But now she even took his most prized possession his sword, which he don't let anyone touch it, which he don't sleep without having besides him, which he think as the part of his body, she took it that to from his own hold without him realising it. The way she was pointing his sword at him, the aura of authority and confidence in her. He didn't get to say anything it was pointless for him, what he can say who he can blame for this lose, her beauty"? yes he can as that's what distracted him"! but that would be making fool of himself"! before the hot headed Stubborn Princess like her, he thought it's better to leave , hence he was about to walk but he barely moved when he heard her).
"Don't move or else"! the Sword will be across your heart"!
"You aimed on wrong place"! I don't have heart"!
"That's the word of warrior in Warfield"! before his enemy"! A truth of emperor's life"! who take decision by mind instead of heart"! It Cannot be the truth of human and word of son brother friend and husband"!
(Saying this she threw his sword at him, which he caught by his hand and watch her walking away, she was walking passed by him. When he spoke and she stopped in her step).
"Today you won not because it was hard to win from you"! You win because you succeed in distracting me"! Not by skill in sword but by beauty you possess"!
(Listening this she look up at him, while he walked out of the arena. Leaving a thoughtful Jodha behind who just watch his retreating back. As always her Victory didn't seem real victory at all, this what she take as real defeat. When even winning you don't feel like Victor. Be it match of Horse Riding game of dice game of Pawn or this sword fight, whenever they have competition it's get hard, to figure out who won who lose).
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"you mean to say Jalal walked"! in celebration with Empress Hamida"! and the people we call for your task got caught By prince Maan"!
"Not only this Huzoor he spend his Evening with her"!
"So the ice melting between them"! he can be blind eye to her action", but not mine"! Of'course I am mere Wet-nurse of him while she is his mother"!
(Spoke resham scaredly to Maham, from the moment Jalal become Emperor . nothing seems to go in their favour they're losing everything bit by bit. Maham is unable to meet her son, Resham lost her Authority over rest of servant and maid in Harem. worse they're been mocked and laughing stock , for rest of Dwellers in harem made it worse for them. To add their fear worse the situation they know Jalal won't sit idly if he get to know behind attack they're the one. hell he himself may investigate in it. If he don't then no one can save her , only one person can get her out of such a situation . hence she spoke Looking at Resham Khan. she took Paper and Ink then , sitting on bed started writing a message , After writing for while she folded it then, tied a golden thread around and give it to Resham).
"Give this to Dowager Queen"! the Grand Empress of Mughal Empire"!
"But Huzoor would it work"? I mean she isn't fond of you"!
"It will surely work just make sure "! she herself read it"!
(Listing this resham Khan nodded, something is better then nothing. but Hoping for betterment is everything for those who have left with nothing at all. For now even they're left with nothing. For Maham the melting ice wall between Jalal and hamid going to be her doom. she was worried about Jodha being in palace , here Jalal himself become headache for her. he outsmart her in every way be it getting Adham out of Agra, marrying Salima, releasing her from her power and position. House arresting her in palace forbidding her from doing. Slowly he had taken control of everything. And what she can understand by hearing about his activity, that even being so much occupied by Empire issue's he is able to mend his ways with his dear one. Spending one half Quarter of Night with Rukaiya and other with Jodha he is making sure not to get them into any type of war. the way he seem to have every logical solution, for every situation making it tough for her, to even seek help secretly he had appointed best of Spies round her. to keep getting updated about her move she know. but he don't know being in palace all over her life , she is aware of every nook and canny of palace. which is still unknown to him and other's. And that's help her to stay connected with her son. nothing seem to work against Jalal she thought to strike on someone who can effect him i very strong way. What can be better Target for her other then Jodha. when her own mother had come here if something happen to her, not only he will have to face the wrath of rajput. but he will be torn by the loss of her. but here to those fool failed only one chance , they got and they missed it. in Annoyance she waited for Resham to come back).
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"Greting's Maan singh"! here take Aarti"! but what happen"?
(Greet Jodha with Plate of Arti she was heading towards, Mainavati Room to offer her Aarti, when she saw Maan singh in Garden she walked up-to him. but finding Upset look of Maan, She become concern and end up asking him. But Maan being Maan ignore her. just greet her by nod take Arti and continue staring towards Pool in Garden. Jodha look back at her maid, who just shrugged their shoulders having no knowledge about his foul mood she sigh then give the plate of Arti to hr one Maid and dismissed them. she kept her hand on his shoulder which he shrugged it off).
"yesterday when I ask you to have sword Practice with me"! you denied saying you're not allow to do it"! but today you were practicing with His Majesty"!
"Oh Maan you're upset on me because of this"?
"You talked with Grand Empress for so long even take stroll in Garden"! but neither you hd Sword Practice with me nor you Come to meet me"! why i will be angry when I am nobody"!
(Jodha had hard time controlling her laughter, Maan did got hr amused by his action, the way he was complaining. was really something Hard to ignore. Jodha was thinking right word to say to him but she don't know what to say. Whereas Maan who was thinking about Mainavati words of not letting anger take control over his sense sigh and turn to her and spoke firmly).
"You know i come to visit you"! but they didn't let me meet you"! That's why I want you to come back with me"!
"Maan I would love to comeback with you"! but"!
"No if's and But when his Majesty can agree"! to let you do anything you wish "! or offer me to stay here then he won't mind letting you go with me"! you don't want to come you don't love me and Amer anymore"! that's why you're making excuses"!
"No Maan I love Amer and more then", anything and anyone I love you"!
(Both were unknown about the presence of Jalal there, he was having discussion with Shahbaz khan and Abdul, when one of Maid kid offer him Rose Flower, for letting him play there. he saw Jodha in the Garden and thought, why not to give it to her. hence he walked to her, but here listening Maan singh ,word he ended up crushing the Flower in hands. he don't know what's more bothersome her agreeing to leave , or her confessing that she love Maan more then anyone, he never thought he will ever get Jealous of Mere Teen Boy. who is his nephew in relation. but here he was standing few Distance away, listening them and glaring at both. he watch them and here to increase his rage Jodha hugged him. he was so lost in anger looking at them, he didn't realized his and got pricked by Thorn of the Rose Flower had. but he didn't bother either h was staring at them but then Noticing Jodha is going to look at his Direction he turn his head aside and Watch Abdul walking towards him. the moment Jodha look at his way he was Listening Abdul words, she Thought to greet him but then watching engrossed in discussion, she thought not to disturb him and Look at Maan singh who took her permission and walked away as, he got message by Servant Mainavati asking for him. she nodded and let him leave. She glance around the garden for Second and thought to leave as well when her gaze fell on Jalal again but this time he was alone , a look of concern come on her face. his hand was bleeding and he was standing like it's doesn't matter she walked up-to him. without word took his hand in her own to examine the injury. but he snatch it back she look up at him in confusion and concern).
"Your hand is hurt let me see it"!
"you don't need to do it"! I have other's who can do it for me"!
(Jodha didn't heard him just look at him annoyance then walked away from there. Jalal didn't expected this his mouth hung open in disbelief. But then huffing annoyance he gritted his teeth and walked in garden near couch and sat on it. how she can leave without seeing the injury"! she risk her own life to save me"! I mean unknown men in her view"! and here Just cause i denied her she left"! yes she would leave why she would be bother about my injury anyway"! she don't love me at all she just know how to injured me , she don't know how to heal me"! He was lost in thoughts when he felt sting in palm, he look down and saw Jodha cleaned his injury and applying salve on injury. Her entire focus is on his injury she was being careful and very sensitive to it she did it with perfection. Like and expert physician whereas his anger his annoyance vanished, a question crossed his mind why it's bother him"? to see her having respect love adoration for Maan or someone else"? Why "? Unlike other time this time even his mind don't get to come up with any answer to his question. He look down at her and saw her washing her own hands, his palm was bandged by her, he gripped her hand and pulled her to himself).
"You're mine Jodha I won't let you go away from me"! Get that in your head"! Jaan' e' Jalal"!
(Saying this without caring or giving her time to react he sealed her lips by own, his hand went to behind her head gripping her hair to not let her move back, while his other hand sneaked behind her waist pulling her more close straight, and poured his frustration his hurt his desire in the form of kiss, he to much for teasing him. He just never seem to get enough of her no matter how much he sees her spend time with her how many times he was distracted by her lips when he was with her at night. Worse she's is so naive to even realized the effect she have on him, he run his fingers on her slender waist making her gasp and gave him easy access in her mouth, the more he think of giving time to her , the far he found himself acting on his own thoughts when it's comes to her. She become his sweet torture unbearable one. His mind was so twisted and heart was so mean when it's comes to her, that he didn't even bother about Anyone seeing it or the embarassment they may endure because of his action. Jodha heart was beating in wildest speed to shock it was so sudden minutes back he just shrugged her hand away, as if he is angry on her and now he is kissing her like wild beast, She was to numb to react, yet to much sensitive to her surroundings her eyes were glistening with fear of invitable embarassment if anybody saw them. To her relief she found no one around still it's doesn't ease her in anyway. Slowly slowly she come to term with her situation and try to break off , unlike previous time the kiss was way to aggressive and passionate she was already breathless yet she found Jalal nowhere near to break it off, she was about to push him back).
. Hope he fails miserably. Would like to read less of hukka
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