Akdha Dark ff Game of Destiny chapter 43 on page 136 - Page 53

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Me First Di

Thanks🤗🤗 for being first one😘😘 to comment Kavya 🤗

Originally posted by: ritujajadhav

• Even you are also not confessing your feelings to her.

(Exactly 😆 but he's trying to 😉 but just like her indirectly 🤣)

• Wow that was so sweet. 😍😘Their relationship is progressing .... They are realising and they showing their feelings little by little to each other that is good....

(I am glad you appreciate their progress 😳 they're taking baby step with cautious 😎 however that's demand paitence which both impaitent soul can't endure 😆)

• Ohh Rahim is so smart 😆😆 but good boy as he is thinking about Jo instead of asking something for himslef he think about his choti Ammi. So cute ... I really love joja Rahim scenes....

(Well said 👏Yup mine favourite Cupid he's smart adorable and very lovable character in this and he love his Choti Ammi so much 🤗 henceforth his action showcase it to more over he know he can get anything he wish 😎 )

• Rahim is smart , understanding and very mature than his age child. Ja will face trouble but he is ready to face them it's really need so much courage...

(Very rightly 👍🏼wrote by you 👏we all know how courageous Ja is😉 he's fearless when it's come to facing outcome😈 and his determination once he made up his mind to do something make it more cool 😎 the Tedha Ja 😆 how we miss him)

• So finally Ja made the announcement to remove Pilgrim tax. Ja understand Jo much that he can realise what is going on in her mind....☺️☺️ But his subject made them quiet 😆😆

(Yeah those orthodox people were unable to bear his tolerance side 😆 but they knew not what he earn by his decision and going to earn more but they did got glimpse of what he desire to achieve 😎)

• It was tight slap for them. Jo has shown them mirror that do not underestimate her.

(Yup Women power even though mostly they go by paitence and calmness 😳 people shouldn't Ness with them cause they can be really 😈 when the time demands 😆 they shouldn't understimate her 🤓 but they did and Jo will make them pay 😉)

• You are truly successful in showing new shades of Jo in this update... Her nervousness, anger , calmness , boldness, possessiveness I really love it. 😊😊

(@Underline Oh that's what I was waiting to know😊 and really scared about a huge relief to my heart now 😌 i am truly very glad 😃it was appreciated and enjoy by you 🤗 thank you so much 🤗🤗🤗 Ritu truly thanks allot 🤗)

• It's awesome.... They are really coming close to each other and now showing their love openly ☺️☺️😍😍😍💃💃💃💃

(Yes 😃most awaiting moments of their life in this story ☺️ I am glad you truly enjoy it by heart before at start personally now openly they're trying best to express themselves 😎 by the way i like dancing emogi used by you )

• Oh now they are planning to kill Jalal ....I hope nothing happens to Ja. May be Ja got shot or maybe Jodha or Man Singh will save him.. I know you must have think about this earlier only what Will you show . Well I ok with anything whatever you had decided for this plot .......

(Yes 😒the evil can never accept defeat😡 unless they're truly crushed😎 about you predicting well I don't know what will happen yet 😆 it can be mixture of all the scenario you assume or none them but I am happy 😃to know you have your faith in me 😳and I have support in whatever I write will be appreciable that's truly ❤️ruling 😘😘 )

• Today you nail it... Each and every situation or scene you made me visualize whole update today.... 👏👏👏👏👏☺️☺️☺️☺️

(Thank you so much 🤗🤗 I am truly glad to see your review you have no idea what big relief it was for me at how much you enjoy the update thank you Ritu )

Originally posted by: Shehernaazbegum

Awesome update! And I love all songs from this movie,but especially this song is my favorite !😍

Mine to😛 not solely😆 cause I have long list of favourite songs 😆 but this one included to

I am Glad to know you enjoy the update 😳

Truly ❤️thank you🤗🤗 very much 🤗

Thanks you for comment 🤗

Awesome chapter n jodha n Rahim bond was really good n Rahim think about his choti ammi before himself n jodha show them that she not ordinary begum whom they can rule n jalal did good job by removing pilgrim tax n thnxx for pm me

The update was sooo sooo good😃

The conversation between ja-jo was so touching, i mean their thoughts were soo true, they can't even express their own feelings to each other just bcz they are not normal people, they are emperor & Empresses. It's like you have all the power & rights to have anything in this word but not your own peace, not your love, you can't express or tell that person that how much you love them and how much you want them to love you back. 😒 Both are having very much valid points.😭

But they don't know love is the most powerful thing in this whole world, by their love they will win against all the odds, as "love itself is Religion".❤️

Rahim cutiee & jalal part is also very nice. Rahim is conveying all the things about him missing the home was very emotional. Rahim made jo's wish true finally, i knew he will make jalal agree on celebrating holi, as jalal also wants his begum to be happy.😉

Finally much awaited part is here, jalal took some decisions, he knew it will create trouble but still he decided that it should happen as he know that it will give benefits in future as well as people will respect him.

Ruq is always jealous of jodha, sometimes jalal also feel irritated with her behavior😕 you mentioned hoshiyar's point of view, which i really liked it, as you always impress me with your small - small things which you mention.

Next day Morning

Jo was nervous but her father words motivates her thats good. In this story jo's character has many shades, she is not like that typical saas-bahu serial vali bahu where they always ready to sacrifice. But here she is smart, selfish, she know that when and where what to say & what not, she is mystery, egoistic, selfless etc.

They both are hand in hand😳 jalal is also nervous he know that a begum and taht too hindu in jharokha...then his announcement and then holi celebration, it will not going to be easy, it will be very tough, but he is ready to face the obstacles as he has his love on his side, his loyal people and their prayers on his side.

The announcement part...song(whenever i heard that song i feel goosebumps😆), all the reaction of people for jodha & about decision was well written. People gave jalal a name of god "Akbar", he feel more responsible now and he should be.

Again this ruq,now what she is planning don't know, eveil persons (ruq+maham)

The part which i love the most in this update is conversation between hamida, jodha & those nobles people. i enjoyed every part of this conversation. Jo stand for herself, she put her POV and at the same time with authority. The way you write her part when she talk with those nobles was very nicely written. And you know what i was really expecting that hamida will support jodha this time, and she did, i like that too. People are now respecting jodha, they start to have trust on her, thats good.

Holi celebration, rahim - jo part (about prahald story, such a intelligent boy rahim).
Jo is celebrating holi, she is doing mastii with everyone, and salima is also shocked too see this side of her, she is happy😊 Jo is totally notankii...jealous jo is always treat to watch. By seeing jalal & nathi bai, jo ka drama start lol😆🤣

Jo-ja part was very romantic😳

everything is going well, but at the end a new twist, means an attack on emperor, lets see how you unfold it.

Superb rashmi just enjoyed alot.
Thanks for update.😊

Originally posted by: divyaJA

The update was sooo sooo good😃

Thank you I am so so glad that you enjoy the update Divya di

The conversation between ja-jo was so touching, i mean their thoughts were soo true, they can't even express their own feelings to each other just bcz they are not normal people, they are emperor & Empresses. It's like you have all the power & rights to have anything in this word but not your own peace, not your love, you can't express or tell that person that how much you love them and how much you want them to love you back. 😒 Both are having very much valid points.😭

(Well said 👍🏼 very rightly said 👏divya di ❤️even having all the power they're helpless in the matter of their own desire, life ,emotions and relation😒

कभी किसी को मुकम्मल जहाँ नहीं मिलता

कहीं ज़मीन तो कहीं आसमान नहीं मिलता

जिसे भी देखिये वो अपने आप में गुम है

ज़ुबाँ मिली है मगर हमज़ुबाँ नहीं मिलता

कभी ...

बुझा सका है भला कौन वक़्त के शोले

ये ऐसी आग है जिसमे धुआँ नहीं मिलता

कभी ...

तेरे जहाँ में ऐसा नहीं कि प्यार न हो

जहाँ उम्मीद हो इसकी वहाँ नहीं मिलता कभी ...

I guess after what you speak about Jo Ja here I find this song lyrics(mentioned above). very much relatable to Jo Ja situation here😊 wish i used it in Update back then however it was over word limit so i failed to add it 😆 they're bit childish in matter of expressing but their pov and talks are always reasonable and often valid i am glad you appreciate it and felt for them 😃 truly touchy for me Divya di🤗)

But they don't know love is the most powerful thing in this whole world, by their love they will win against all the odds, as "love itself is Religion".❤️

("Well written👍🏼 @Bold underline is 👏 awesome and very true indeed they don't know even if they do they're unaware how to cope up with it 😆 but hopefully they will understand sooner 😳)

Rahim cutiee & jalal part is also very nice. Rahim is conveying all the things about him missing the home was very emotional. Rahim made jo's wish true finally, i knew he will make jalal agree on celebrating holi, as jalal also wants his begum to be happy.😉

(I am truly happy 😃to know you like JA😎 Rahim scenes Divya di 🤗 like there's saying "it's takes one to know one"! Fit here for Rahim as he was away and miss them so he know how it's feel henceforth he understood his Choti Ammi's plight as well and like you knew beforehand he will make sure to fulfil Jo wish he did @Bold underline again 👏 well said 👍🏼 Ja himself desire to have his beloved happy😆)

Finally much awaited part is here, jalal took some decisions, he knew it will create trouble but still he decided that it should happen as he know that it will give benefits in future as well as people will respect him.

(Yup 🥳everyone were very excited beforehand about his Decisions 😆 ofcourse as Emperor and decision maker and taker he was well aware of Pro and cons but that didn't stop him😎 our Daring stubborn Ja he's after all for greater good little struggle is worth enduring 😊).

Ruq is always jealous of jodha, sometimes jalal also feel irritated with her behavior😕 you mentioned hoshiyar's point of view, which i really liked it, as you always impress me with your small - small things which you mention.

(No wonder she's 😆 i can't change that 🤣 cause somewhere i enjoy🥳 when i make her jealous of Jo 😎 the time she trouble my Jo in JA uff can't forget that at all 😈 so payback time 😆 thank you 🤗🤗🤗divya di🤗 for liking Hoshiyar part i happen to wrote Bilal point back in updates😊 this time i decided to give little space to him as well 😆for his loyalty to Hukka queen and coping up with her 🤣and thank you for enjoying the little details😊 mentioned in update 😳).

Next day Morning

Jo was nervous but her father words motivates her thats good. In this story jo's character has many shades, she is not like that typical saas-bahu serial vali bahu where they always ready to sacrifice. But here she is smart, selfish, she know that when and where what to say & what not, she is mystery, egoistic, selfless etc.

(Yes she's isn't she's brave courages full of many shades 😎 you know whenever i write about her part in this story i get inspiration by by these Queen Durgavati, Rani Lakshmi Bai, Kittur Chennamma, , Abbakka Chowta , Belawadi Mallamma , Jhalkari Bai, Avantibai Ram Pyari Gujjar the bravehearts warriors and it's make me so delighted to see how i am encouraged and appreciated for this i still say i am going to show more shade of here there lot to do with charchter 😉 , just see the way till now her mother her father her royal blood motivate her, to go on further dto prevent her from giving up 😎 what will happen when Ja love become her inspiration and motivation just like he want to be😉

They both are hand in hand😳 jalal is also nervous he know that a begum and taht too hindu in jharokha...then his announcement and then holi celebration, it will not going to be easy, it will be very tough, but he is ready to face the obstacles as he has his love on his side, his loyal people and their prayers on his side.

"Yes hand in hand a way to provide assurance and support, which they needed that time cause like Jo as you said even Ja was nervous a bit i try to show here but with Akdha everything come out romantically😆 but but they're strong and together they really got a fire to crush all the obstacles in their life 😎 hence even if they knew the trouble they didn't shy from their decision

The announcement part...song(whenever i heard that song i feel goosebumps😆), all the reaction of people for jodha & about decision was well written. People gave jalal a name of god "Akbar", he feel more responsible now and he should be.

("Mine to i was hearing the song when i was writting this 😆to get more into mood 😆 seriously that's song have sprit to boot my Enthusiasm i like it the way drum beating sounds and lyrics are being sang

Yes 😃well said 👍🏼he does and he should).

Again this ruq,now what she is planning don't know, eveil persons (ruq+maham)

That i to don't know yet 😆 hopefully not to bad 😒

The part which i love the most in this update is conversation between hamida, jodha & those nobles people. i enjoyed every part of this conversation. Jo stand for herself, she put her POV and at the same time with authority. The way you write her part when she talk with those nobles was very nicely written. And you know what i was really expecting that hamida will support jodha this time, and she did, i like that too. People are now respecting jodha, they start to have trust on her, thats good.

"This was i was bit worried to like how will people take the word of Nobles and scholar hereor i don't end up hurting anyone sentiments 😊 and fortunately I didn't it's come out well 😃 the intresting point about this one part of update was to show Hamida neutral side as Dowgar Empress, Confident daring cool side of Jo 😎 and Orthodox bad side of nobles 😡 who are still very much alive in today's century how much they can create trouble for Jo Ja the Emperor empress on the name of Religion and their position to show like JA Jo can't express to much with each other openly reach out each other they Hamida to can't do it 🤔 for her own commitment and emotion she gave for Ruk 😆 but then As empress she took stand for Jo before all of them cause her son is important for her 😆 nevertheless to know you like this part the most 🤗

Holi celebration, rahim - jo part (about prahald story, such a intelligent boy rahim).

("Yes he's 😎 this story is close to my heart so i add it here 😎and i am glad that part is like by you 😳)

Jo is celebrating holi, she is doing mastii with everyone, and salima is also shocked too see this side of her, she is happy😊 Jo is totally notankii...jealous jo is always treat to watch. By seeing jalal & nathi bai, jo ka drama start lol😆🤣

Jo-ja part was very romantic😳

(Yup yup😛 very well said👍🏼 not only Ja 😊but when it's comes to jealousy Jo is no less either 😆 as in this single update only i shown her many sides and cause i was writting holi part i decided to make it light hence add childish shade of her😉 glad you enjoy this to. Thank you 🤗)

everything is going well, but at the end a new twist, means an attack on emperor, lets see how you unfold it.

(What to do story eithoyt twist is like dal without namak 😆 and Yes that will be interesting to see for sure 😆 if i don't mess up with this ) thanks for your faith 😳and encouraging fabulous long review 🤗

Superb rashmi just enjoyed alot.
Thanks for update.😊

What a ❤️ ruling long review thank you 🤗🤗

Divya di 😘😘thank you so much for this 🤗

The way you analyse entire update put forth your view about it 👏 thank you 🤗🤗🤗Divya di😘😘 the review like these❤️ help me more into writting updates 😃cause this help me to cover up the point I often missed while writting 😳

Originally posted by: natashathakur

Awesome chapter n jodha n Rahim bond was really good n Rahim think about his choti ammi before himself n jodha show them that she not ordinary begum whom they can rule n jalal did good job by removing pilgrim tax n thnxx for pm me

Glad 😃you enjoy the update 😳

Thank you🤗🤗 appreciating Jo Rahim Bond 🤗

Yes Rahim love his choti Ammi so much that he prioritise her above himself now 😛and he don't even know about it much 😃 adorable innocent chap 😆

Yes👍🏼 our daring Strong Jo back with bang 😎no one should mess with her 😈

Yes ja did good alas his own people didn't this way 😒 nevertheless thank you for reading liking and 🤗🤗 for cute Little comment🤗

Originally posted by: Jjlove

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Chapter 38

(Jalal continue moving ahead, while the people danced in joy around him, the Men fixed his bow, and targeted it on his way, soon enough watching him straight before his Arrow point, he released it from Bow, the Arrow made it's way directly to Jalal, however instead of hitting him, the arrow hit the boy who come to take his blessing before him. Jalal got stunned everything went still in silence, he immidately bend down to caught the boy from falling down on ground. And glance up before, the guards run towards the attacker to caught him. Immidately alert by the happening, Jalal look back the boy, who was now spitting blood from his mouth, the arrow stuck on his back and coming out of his chest through heart. Till the soldier could come for the boy's aid, he breath his last, smiling at Jalal with folded hands, the last thing he said was Akbar. He gave an trustworthy smile to him which full of agony, a lump formed on his throat as he failed to watch. Him anymore, his dress soaked in his blood but he didn't cared. With grim smile on face he closed the eyes of boy, then stared ahead unfortunately the attacker died as well cause he ate poison before the soldier could caught him. The soldier took the boy away, and rest of them insist Jalal to go back to palace but he didn't, he refused to go and watch the investigation, the soldiers in row were now checking this procedure , it's should been done before"! To prevent unfortunate incident as such what's the use of doing it now"? Thought Jalal then spoke).

"Let all of them go"!

"But your majesty"!

"Just do as I command"! without cross question"!

(The soldiers in chief nodded and then guided the people to leave, but he himself didn't move from the place at all, untill the entire place got vacated, by people he glance around and cursed his enemies for ruining entire joyous occasion, he glance back at Jharoka, only Jodha was standing all of ladies left back to palace. Sighing inwardly he proceed to walk towards her way, but halted on steps cause something pricked on his right soles tearing through his shoe, he look down, then glance at sideways, the servant rush to him bending on right knee he , he put Jalal foot on his left knee, Jalal took out his hand on his shoulder to stand, and waited for him to get done. The men then swiftly drew the thorn out. A pain shot on his soles, but ignoring it , he walked ahead, to reach Jharoka by stairs, the noble scholar adviser Mansabdars almost everyone of them left only soldiers were standing. Jodha stared at him sense little oddness on his look, concerned she rush up to him).

"Are you alright "? your majesty"!..

"Perhaps not"! "I wanted to surprise you"! But see my enemies surprised me"!

"We will talk later on"! we have enough time for that"! "let's head back to palace"!

"Do we really have time"?

(Asked Jalal , his words alarmed Jodha, she glance up at him, then shook her head instead of answering him. She continues to walk, with him, his one arm sneaked around her waist, while other was holding her hand. He was Almost leaning on her. Ignoring the look of soldier, and servants on their way. Just like he did at night , when they were walking in garden. Not to others than at least people working close with him, should be aware about the place she held in her life. With her he break almost every protocol or custom even trying best not to. In royal family the Public display of affection wasn't appreciable ever. now to however Jalal didn't cared about it anymore, as far he's happy and enjoying he don't bother about it. His view is simple when you didn't get Embarrassed , learning you got certain special feeling in heart for specific person"! Then why to get Embarrassed in making it evident"? Or make them feel special stop yourself from enjoying the moments"? And Jodha didn't disagree on it either. However today Jodha knew something is wrong with him, the walk isn't like previous one, more than walking he's letting her lead him back to palace. Seeking her support but not letting himself completely depend on her either, after while when they reach the room, Jalal turned her around then spoke staring directly at her, all the while when they walked Jodha wasn't able to look up at him. But now when she did her heart cried out in fear. His face had turned pale).

"You know "! There is storm of Emotion in the chest"! Here"!..

(He pointed at his chest, where his heart was beating, then stare back at her , he coughed, hence Jodha made him walk to bed, gestured Bilal and servants to call for Physician. He's sick need medical aid soon, patting his back, she tried to make him sat on bed but he refused, he was still very much in control).

"But then There is a desire to live"! And there's desire to die"! Will you able to understand"? How I feel while breathing alive"?

"Don't talk your majesty"! "Just lay down"!

(Jodha heard him this was really to much, she never expected to hear from Jalal, however it was truly oblivious to her, how he feels or sometime how even he get fed up with everyone. But there's thing she can do he cannot, she can shut herself off from everyone. He can't cause he's Emperor. And she's queen and empress only there's another and many to take her place. But his place cannot be taken by anyone else expect his blood his son. Which he doesn't had yet, at all, there's Rahim but he's isn't his blood. Even having so much affection for him he cannot crowned him as Emperor. "He feel suffocated to"? For the first time she happen to pity on him, he's surrounded by many with his own closed blood related People to, but even then he cannot rely on them, people will support him obey him respect him till he's Emperor in power. Once he's not, no one will even ask about him. Even the people who will be worry for him won't able to express their affection for him, cause of danger threat they will be trailed by. She stared at him silence where's He cough then chuckled, he knew she's avoiding to talk about it, perhaps cause of shyness or she's not aware herself or it's to hard for her to expect at this moment. His body was getting embrace by ache. But he didn't feel like laying down on bed, as if once he closed his eyes he won't able to open them ever. But Jodha pushed him on bed, waited desperately for Physicians to arrive, as Jalal wasn't releasing her hand, to let her move to do anything, he opened his mouth to speak But Jodha put her left hand on his mouth, sushing him up).

"Shh I am here"! "I ain't leaving you"!

"I won't let you leave me either"!

(Jalal used his left hand to took of her hand, then coughing a bit he manage to Spoke the determination shined in his eyes for once. It's showed his possessiveness to his obsession but after saying this he went completely silent his eyes were still open and that was good he was breathing very slowly, she leaned near and sniff the air he released, the smell Made Jodha stunned he's poisoned"! Fear leapt on her heart. She called out for maid by ordering them).

"You both go Get water and Dry cloth"! "And you take off his shoe"!.drew the curtain"!

"Your highness"! "You called for us"? Is his Majesty Alright"?

"He needs help"! "Seems like he's poisoned"!..

(The servant gasp, while Physician look at each other in trouble. They just stepped in room, and ask straight away but they weren't prepare for such information. They immidately rush to Jalal his face had turned pale, however the weakness of body doesn't seem he's poisoned. But Jodha's word had them hurried to check on him, they stare at Jodha the head of Physician was about to ask her to leave. Even though he has no right or gut to do so, but then his gaze fall on Jalal who has tight grip on her right wrist. Hence he stayed Quiet, then started his work, they immidately checked the pulse and nerves, try to investigate how he's poisoned or what type of poison used over him, they heard about the attack but they knew someone else end up enduring the strike, then how Jalal and when"? They won't admit but they started having doubt on Jodha, they glance at her way, but found her having veil on head, the minute they stepped in she pulled the veil on, not letting them caught glimpse of her at all. But they knew by her turned head that she's staring at Jalal. She was caressing his head smoothing his curled hair aside from his face. They glance at each other, then the head Physician motion his assistant to inform outside about Jalal condition that, Emperor is Positioned, and continue to work, in last they found a little rash sign on his soles, the Physician informed her about it, while she just shook her head acknowledging the update by nod, she was caressing his head still, not saying anything staring at him without blink even though his eyes were dropping wanting to get closed, but they didn't get to come out of Hypnotic spell of eyes staring into them, his whole body was soaked into sweat, without breaking the eye contact or blinking she spoke to Bilal standing near the foot of bed).

"Bilal don't let anyone in"! No one mean no one"! No matter what"!

(Bilal nodded then walked out stood at the entrance of room. Even her own maid's weren't allowed inside, at this moment she just relay on Bilal cause not only he's well aware of Mughal custom but he's trustworthy for the Mughal as well. Cause he's Mughal himself, she focused back on Jalal only this was time when she happen to realise truly if there's is someone she can rely on then it's Jalal himself no one else).

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"What"? What are you saying Hoshiyar Khan"?

(Ask Rukaiya in surprise and fear, she didn't went for celebration, but she heard it's got discontinue because of failed Assassination attempt on Emperor. She has decided to meet him, however having a meeting with Harem ladies she failed to do so. But Hoshiyar Khan information snatch the earth beneath her feet. She immidately got up from couch and moved towards Jalal chamber. Hearing Hoshiyar reply on her way).

"This is what's been gossip in entire Harem"! Your highness"! Even though the Assassination attempt on his Majesty failed"! But He's unwell now"! And it's said he's poisoned"!

(She listened it with frown, but continued walking on her way, she watch the servants, attender while working whispering among themselves. That to seriously watching her they immidately stopped straightened their posture and bow to her. But she notice their restlessness very well. After all as Chief Empress of Harem she knew better about the fate Women endure at unexpected demise of, she shuddered and didn't dare to think in that direction, walking in fast paced she come across Jalal's wet nurse ,former vazir e alia Maham Anga who greeted her with unreadable expression on face).

"Greetings Queen Rukaiya"! It's seems You're going to see his majesty"! With due respect I suggest you not waste your time"!

(Rukaiya narrowed her eyes at Maham bit didn't stopped, what this women mean by wasting time"? Her life is nothing without Jalal, and she talk about time"? But she knew better if Maham said this there have to be some reason. Whereas Maham smirking inwardly spoke further to clear the confusion and end the curiousity).

"You're late"! His majesty is present with Amer Princess"! And she forbidden everyone from meeting him"!

(This stopped her, however till then they already reach the outer entrance of Jalal quarter. There with Guards Stood Bilal khan, She watch Dowger Empress Hamida, her Aunt Gulbadan, And Wet Nurse of Jalal wife of Adhgha Jiji Anga standing there. Unable to believe it she walked towards it but when he stopped them then. He won't let her get in either. He respectfully bow and spoke).

"Forgive us your highness"! Her highness probhited everyone from stepping in"!

"Bilal khan have you lost it"? You're going to stop her highness Rukaiya Sultan"?

(Bilal didn't replied just bow his head, but didn't move out from way either. Hoshiyar glance back at Rukaiya not knowing what to do anymore. Whereas Rukaiya watch in silence, behind Bilal in the room laid her husband her friend her cousin, God knows what has happened to him"? The information he's poisoned, the Physicians are working inside on him. To provide him strength, to fight with Death and come out Victoriously. And she even being Chief of Harem his first wife isn't able to get in room stay by his side"? Why cause his new wife stopped her"? Is there something queen Jodha trying to hide from everyone"? Or she's is really to concern to have faith on anyone"? Perhaps it's her arrogance expressed through by her actions. She's trying to showcase her superiority over them"? Rukaiya knew not but one thing she knows it's not the time to create issue, it's time to pray for the well being of her husband the Emperor, cause if God forbid if he lost his lives they will be better as dead. The noble won't care about the women of harem as they weren't able to change his decision for the sake of them. The Empire will be pushed into civil war they cannot take risk at all. She didn't get to ponder over the issue much).

"Your highness the nobles of court "! beg for audience"!

(Cause The voice of slave girl, brought her out of her, thoughts she glance back at her and realized the slave spoke to Dowger Empress, not her and she realised what trouble queen Jodha has invited for herself. "To bad Queen Jodha"! I won't forget this humilation"! I won't let the Dowger Empress forget this either"! Determined she closed her then prayer for Jalal. "Bad news and rumors spread faster"! than the light of truth"! She heard murmuring words of Hamida and shook her head having very well Idea what she mean by this. "But what they're supposed to do"? Meet the Nobles and inform them truth which they themselves aren't aware"? Or tell them lie to earn time to get prepared to face worse"? She knew not but followed Hamida. Ignoring the shocked smily playing on Maham face. Even though she had no hand in the conspiracy. But this sooth her heart no extent. "Combination Jealousy and hurt caused by Humilation"! Is disastrous and she knew Jodha will had to bore the brunt of this combination very doon. Cause of her own avtion. here she was thinking this whereas Hamida and Rukaiya, Reaching the Hall room took deep breath, the guards announced their arrival. When both of them sitted on couch, behind the curtain. They look forward with unsure heart and disturb mind).

"Greetings your grace"! We didn't wanted to disturb you"! But it was needed"! The assassination attempt on his majesty failed we all know"! Yet there's new Roumours that his Majesty's Poisoned"! Is that true"?

(Ask Aziz Mubarak Beg, staring at Hamida ways, as soon she stepped in hall room, all the nobles got up in her honor and greeted her in union, They were terrified by the roumor spread about Jalal being poisoned. Few were praying it's turn out false, so few were hoping it's true. So that they can get rid of Him. For their own good without giving a try, aware about their mood and intention Hamida took a deep breath, she didn't knew how to answer them honestly, cause she herself wasn't aware about Jalal condition. Whereas because of Jodha , taking charge of his condition and trying to help him out. They weren't even allow to meet him, it's make the situation worse hence she spoke to change the direction of their worries.

"Instead of finding about the attacker and the mastermind behind the Assassination attempt on his Majesty"! You all are Fretting over the Roumor's"? It's very disappointing"!

(A mistake , cause this made few of nobles, sure about the romours being right, if it wasn't then she would have directly confess them to be false one. However at moment they didn't said anything knowing. She's is right as well, they're worrying on Roumor's ignoring the Assassination attempt done on Emperor. A while later Mustafa Kamal spoke caressing his long grey beard glancing up at Hamida).

"The officer in security council"! Are investigating about it they can speak of their progress better than us"! It's the Roumor's which are worrying us"!

"They're Roumor's"! As wise advisers and noble of empire"! It's not good for all of you fret over Roumor's"!

"If it's false"! then why we're denied to meet him"?

"Yes your grace and the Roumours been spread from Jenana"! Which aren't usually wrong either"!

"There's saying the Emperor is poisoned by her"! And it's to take control over empire"!

(Soon enough rest of them, started questioning as well, the entire hall started echoing by their voice. Rukaiya and Hamid's share a glance with each other, not knowing what to say, they should have come up with excuse in start, but they understimated them, and now if they say Jalal is unwell they will ask why they didn't said at first only to prove the Roumor's false. Here they were struggling with them meanwhile. The information of trouble here reach Jodha as well).

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"What happen Bilal"?

(Ask Jodha with frown looking at Jalal, And rubbing his palm. She had ask Bilal to stay out stop everyone from stepping in , but he get in however didn't spoke anything, assuming he's waiting for her to ask she asked him. Straight sensing him being trouble by something. Even though at moment nothing seems more troublesome than Jalal's health still. Who knows there's bigger trouble await for her).

"Your highness the nobles are creating trouble"! And your order for not letting anyone in made it tough for Dowger Empress to answer them"! As they have no knowledge about his Majesty's health"!

(Listening this Jodha got angry, she was losing her temper, she had snapped on Physician for not able to provide comforting news to her. Now this , her nose flared up in irritation, sweat trickled down on the side of her cheek, she glance back at Jalal, it's been 7 long damn long hours, since he slept. Cause the celebration held in evening, he's not needed at Jharoka either. The problem was nobles of court if they create more issue then it won't be good for Empire, God forbid if the news of his majesty being poisoned leaked out of fort, then they all will be in grave danger, it was time she take lead, but then she heard Bilal words who told her the Dowger Empress of empire, with Chief Empress is already trying to deal with them. Taking deep breath she spoke).

"Go inform everyone"nothing happens to his majesty"! Him being poisoned is just roumor"! He just caught mild fever"! "He just need rest"! At morning He will prove the Roumours wrong"! by his presence at Jharoka"!

(The physician present there, gasped in shock, while Bilal condition was no different. If it wasn't upto Jodha's order then he would've been resting but no he's stopping everyone from stepping in, he and Omar beg was in charge, as soon the slave come to inform, Hamida the nobles beg audience, he immidately informed Jodha, and she ask him to send Omar beg to know what conversation they're having. And getting report from him he conveyed her, about the meeting it wasn't pleasant, the nobles got to know the Emperor is poisoned getting no news from his side, they assume he's not going to make out henceforth they panicked, they want's to meet Jalal now. No amount of word used by Hamida or Rukaiya working on them. Hence now informing them that he caught only mild fever when doctor aren't able to even tell them he's out of danger"? It won't be wise to do"! However he knew better not to question her, she instructed bit more to him about what he needs to say).

"Make sure Omar Beg"! Convey each word as I spoke"! Nothing should be amiss"!

"As you command your Highness"! But I what if his Majesty failed to"!..

"Nothing will happen to him"! Nothing can stop him from achieving victory from anything and anyone"! "when I am here with him"!

(Bilal didn't said anything, he heard her word, he sensed the determination and stubbornness of her way of saying. And if he knew her better in past month's he can say with surity, once she made up her mind nothing can stop her, when she say nothing will happen to him she will make sure to prove herself Right. The physician present there felt ashamed, after listening her words, they had worked with Jodha for long but always been cautious, when it's comes to sharing report of others with her. However today her way of working for Jalal made them highly impressed and guilty at same time, cause of having doubt on her. On first place, all the while wiping the sweat from his body, caressing his head rubbing the palm, she was nursing him like a wife, not princess or empress, she's doted person in everything she do, they released a sigh when they noticed no trace of poision effect in blood or in his breathing either. However to get sure about their assumption they check further and then after another hour).

"Your highness"! "His majesty is out of danger now"!

"How long it will take for him "! to wake up"?

"Hour and half"!

"You all may leave"!

(Everyone stared at her, truly unsure by heart to leave or not, but they dare'nt to disobey her, greeting her once they all walked out of there. As soon they got out Jodha took of her veil, then she spend entire night restlessly focus on him, Wiped his face made him drink medicine, which was expected from him to have in every half hour. She knew what she told Bilal to convey the Nobel will be hard to fulfil. But once said cannot back, she knew what other may think about her, but she don't care for him nothing and no one matter at moment. Not about other but loyalty and Honor mean everything to her, when she princess of Amer her loyalty lies with her people her motherland and family there. She never denied them never done anything which could harm them. Now when she's here as married women she know her loyalty lies with him his people and the empire. However shifting loyalty wasn't in her blood, but then she stared at Jalal. And realised by staying loyal to him she can preserve her Culture Honor of her people. Most importantly ensure them safety which is most important for them, cause in this birth she vowed her life to him. Her people as well but next generation didn't. They can always take back their support or they can fight back. But till then it will be to late cause of their loyalty towards Mughal in present the next generation won't earn trust or support of others to fight alongside with Mughal. Watching how his own people wish for him to breath his last made it clear if Mughal empire succeed in ruling entire Hindustan, then they may use state as Bikaner Amer royals for them , but getting hold entirely they will crush them as well. Henceforth she wants state to rise and fight against Mughal presently, or if they gave up then they don't let the fire to fight for right blow in heart. Perhaps Jalal can change this, the Emperor who have power to make break or end the law could break the walls and unite everyone. But presently he cannot, she saw his mouth parting, as he mumbled breathing slowly, amused by the fact he's calling her name. She smiled then leaning closer).

"I m I am here"!

(Whispering this she planted kiss on his forehead, then waited fondly for him to wake up. She knew cause of effect of medicine he will be weak, mostly he will have sore throat meaning he won't able to talk clearly. But she made a plan how to shut everyone out. He coughed then opened his eyes, Jodha try to make him take small sip of water. He closed his eyes mumbling something to himself gripping her hand tightly, she sat idly besides him and run hand over his head again).

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"Won't you do anything "? Such a evil plot"! First she probhited us from meeting his Majesty"! She didn't try to update us about his health"! And in last"!..

(Spoke Rukaiya with fury in heart, but spoke firmly as ever in her usual composed tone. What she said was going through in Hamida mind to, was it Jodha's way to put them down"? Before everyone"? To let them get the taste of Humilation"? At how it's feel to go before people who know you your Position and supposed to respect you, but end up disrespecting you questioning you"? For while at Hall Hamida mind wondered over the meeting she had with queen Mainavati, she was sure Jodha saw and wants well aware of it, As daughter she won't forget that ever and she won't be warmed heart towards her either. However she was pleased and sighed in relief when Omar beg come and inform them Jalal is well and he will be at Jharoka at morning. She knew it's Jodha's word Omar spoke with such a authority as if not Jodha's security chief officer but he's Jalal's right hand men. She knew it's Jodha's way even though she didn't meet her much but she heard enough to know the girl is "Diamond it could be adorned your beauty, then it could take your life to. And the diamond is luring the owner, pulling him from everyone this is what everyone feel to, ruling others by being Emperor is one thing, having control over the Emperor and held authority over everything is another thing. And she seems to going for that only, even being Dowger Empress, half of empire seek her advise in absence of Jalal, but she didn't dare to ever go before public, or talk with nobles directly. But Jodha did, just be being his wife", no but by ruling his heart, why it's hard for her to accept her"? Cause she's Hindu or she's threat to Rukaiya"? Both is your fondness for Rukaiya and sentiment against none believer bigger than your love for Jalal"? Do you think he's such a fool, to get under influence who posses threat to his Life"? Her mind and heart battle with each other by questioning her. Alas she has no answer to it, the nobles of empire we really getting on her, even if all is just romours even if they're wrong ,then to the manner they say all this, it's hard not to agree with them. The rise of Jodha in Jalal life, change of laws in administration of empire and palace, rise of Hindu nobles in empire and court, that to who are related to Jodha. All this is getting to much why he's opting to make decisions who invited trouble for him"? Whom he wants to please"? Jodha or the people here"? What he will get by this"? She needs to talk with him to know what he's thinking why he's doing all this, she decided however the attack and now him being in room. Them being probhited to meet him. Make it tough for her who is she to stop a mother from meeting her child"? But she knew the answer of question well , no one but the fate gave her right, and situation advantage to rule over them. Sighing inwardly she glance at Rukaiya. One thought was coming her mind again and again, Is he poisoned by Jodha herself, if yes if she wish to kill him why she would take him under her care"? What if it's not mean to kill him but to get more closer to him"? No no women would ever opt for this way to show her Authority over other or on her husband. At least not when the women is already mistrusted by everyone. Her thoughts broken by Queen Salima, who comes there to check up on Jalal but net them hearing Rukaiya word she break the silence).

"Queen Rukaiya"! If she mean to show her Authority over us"! She would have opted to get place in court"! She's humble women and loyal one"!

You didn't met the nobles in court"! You don't know how they talk and what they said"!

"I am glad to not been there"! They're bunch of fools who fret over romours"! pretend to be well wisher but wish ill for us"! The land queen Jodha come from isn't known for luring or controlling others, by soccery or addiction"! Cause unlike men here "! in their culture women are given equal status in every field if they wish for"!

(Listening this Hamida glared at Salima, she knew this directed to her and all the women standing there. Nowadays Salima had become so Brutally honest. By few lines only she demean her own culture and family system, but she cannot blame her. She knew the bitterness they all share inside heart for each other. Queen Gulrakh Banu daughter of Babur, sister of Humayun didn't lived longer enough to stop the marriage of her only daughter Salima with aged men like Bairam, she still feel bad for the girl, who at young age was married to men having forty years age difference, more like served as reward for the help Bairam did for Humayun. This was situation of royal Princess in empire, then what could be situation of common folk women's in their rule"? People needn't to wonder about the thought process They have or how they think about women. The present ruler can crush the past and wrote new per their appeasement. But what they cannot alter is truth, which sooner or later would come out always. The later generation may not know but she does and that's enough to rub on her. By queen Salima, no wonder the amount of time the women spend with Jodha, is enough for her to get charm not only by her persona, but her culture her family background as well, what men in Mughal do"? or women do"? She knew how the rest of people in nation think about women in Mughal harem, how the very thought of being here themselves, or get under clutches of Mughal army or men, made them jump in Burning pyre. But she needn't to hear this from someone who is their own).

"Queen Salima"! I won't said that if I would've been you"!

"That's point you won't but I would"! It's not the time to argue"! But pray for his majesty's well being"! And wait for good news"! After all paitence is virtue"!

(She didn't even waited to hear her reply, turning to Bilal she spoke firmly in Authority, who was looking down and listening their conversation all the while, he was truly surprise by Queen Salima words she said things in his mistress defense. Their friendship is turning out to be really favourable for them).

"Keep us updated about His majesty"!

(He nodded but didn't said anything, even though the Physicians had left, he know the majesty is out of danger but Jodha has ask him to keep secret as even though it's unfair to hide from his mother or rest of wives. But she don't trust them enough to keep the information secret. There's some doubt which has her unsure about letting them know, by the sight of Maham and her Eunch listening their conversation he knew very well. Why she's so unsure he pity them with Jodha he has come to think more openly and become calculative as well. He watch as all of them walk away Resham khan try to peek into the room, which was futile cause even if he do he won't get to see Jalal. He glared at him making him glared him back then walked away).

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"But your highness it's risky"! What if"..

(Bilal cried out in panic but his voice died as soon, as he heard coughing sound, but sensed strong glare on himself, he glance up and saw Jalal glaring at him. And then getting water from Jodha. Taking few sips he glance at Jodha. Of-course being Emperor, he didn't appreciate his gut to question Jodha over her decision. Sensing trouble Bilal opened his mouth to speak apology. But then saw him murmuring slowly ,as Jodha leaned closer to him, he don't know what he said ,but he prayed he don't ask him to put his head on spike, with fear in heart he nervously shifted on his foot).

"Make the arrangements"!.. his majesty doesn't wish to explain himself"! Neither I"! So just do as I command"!

(Bilal nodded then bowing his head to greet them once. He walked out of there, to do as he's commanded to do. Whereas Jodha who was leaning closer to Jalal put the glass of water back on table. Then stared back at him he was already staring at her. She was sitting so close to him, He knew how much she work over him entire night and evening, he knew he could expect this from Rukaiya from his mother as well. But then he knew they won't work on him dedicatedly like she she did. He ask for wine she opposed, he ask to drink more water she denied to let him have more then four small sip. Cause he's not allow to have them so soon, he was sure if Rukaiya would've been on her place she would obey him at once. Even apart from this he was wondering about her decision to be at Jharoka now, he tried to lift his foot it didn't work, his hands are shaky as well. He's isn't sure he could walk on own. But that's not issue he could walk up with supoort, the problem was he's unable to talk clearly and firmly. His voice come roughly and slowly, if you're not close you can't hear him out. "Then how he can go at Jharoka"? What he would do after reaching there"? With no voice of own, he murmured slowly but unknowingly aloud for Jodha to hear him).

"Going there isn't issue"! Speaking is"! But my voice"!

"Have faith on me your majesty"! I won't only lend my shoulder for you to pay visit at Jharoka"! But there I could be your voice to"!

(Jalal comes to present , her words broke his thought he smiled listening this. They had come far in their relation now she doesn't only understand, demand, express ,but ready to share"? The day is going to be long and truly surprising not only for him but rest of them to, all the while it was him who was chasing her trying to get her attention. But by the assassination attempt he happen to get under her care, she's with him nursing him as mother would for kid. He was surely going to enjoy these time now. He didn't speak he needn't to an hour passed by while she continues to talk. Letting him know about the happening, how nobles of empire fret over the Roumours and gave headache to Dowger Empress and his first wife. While she was telling him he noticed one thing all the while mentioning about other she would used their title, The Dowger Empress said this, the Chief empress said that, only for (Khadija-uz-Zamani) a title Bestowed upon Queen Salima for her wisdom, she would use her name informally. This seems to posses message for him, that expect her she's isn't like by anyone nor she liked them. However Ignoring all this he focus on her words ,cause he cannot miss any of the updates about so called well wisher of him. She barely got done with informing him when the servants re-entered his chamber to get them ready so that they could visit Jharoka. Jalal glance at her unsurely but watching her determined and and firm he decided to go ahead).

"Attention"! silence let everyone know" Fold your hands! Lower your eyes"! Crown of the Mughal's! Lord of his subjects! Hire of of Timur! Jewel of Babar! Son of Humayu! Merciful protector! Renowned in the Universe! The Emperor of Hindustan! Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed"! Blood of Royal Kachwaha Clan"! Pride of Mughal Empire"! Rajput Princess cum Mughal Empress Jodha Bai"! With peace upon us Our majesty and Highnt graces us with their presence"!! Long live Emperor Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed! Long live Empress Jodha Bai"! All hail the Emperor all hail the Empress"!..

(The sharp intake of breath was only thing could heard, Jodha wasn't new to the deadly silence, however it's still left her highly uncomfortable but she knew, it's not the time to get worked up yet. She supported Jalal to walk further by holding his one hand, and keeping her one hand around his waist, The ladies standing in corridor watch them together, with relief and jealousy, relief to see Jalal well, and jealous to see him with Jodha, Both of them were complimenting each other by the color of their dress, each of step taken by them made them look more confident. How they wish to be at Jodha's place, but this wasn't the only thing the men Standing below the Jharoka dream the same they wish to be at Jalal place. With crown on head as beholder of throne, and possessed of beautiful queen Like Jodha. One thing no one of them could deny that by Jodha's presence by Jalal side the coldness of empire get warm up it put people at ease specially the common folk with Jalal mind, her kind heart the combination come out to be Marvelous. However today all of them present their were egear to know about the Roumours being true or false. But watching them stepping in Jharoka together they are breath a sigh, slowly their head rise towards them And they eyw Jalal saying something but his voice didn't reach them, soon his head tilted at Empress Side and then they heard her voice).

"My good People"! As you see by the Grace of Almighty "! And blessing of you"! His majesty is here"! Standing before you all"! With assurance he's well"!

(The silent murmured erupted in hall below them, Jodha glance at Jalal who smiled at her in return, first time they all happen to heard loud firm confident voice of an empress. It was new and very unexpected but not something displeasing, they knew why she spoke, they knew why Emperor is before them today. Hence no query were made or thrown at them soon the murmured died and silence prevailed again. Which was then killed by tinkling sound of Jewelry, Jodha hand was raised towards Mir Tozak who understood his cue and proceed with his task to present the complain or ask the petitioners to approach Emperor and Empress , henceforth He bowed and unrolled his scroll. The first order of the court was to confirm about previous ordered being carried out or not, then People were to ask to approach Them, who was to be given a larger mansab, who was to be commended for bravery, who stripped of his lands and titles publicly. A few nobles came forward to beg Jalal's permission to marry their daughters. Alliances had been found and decided upon, but the Emperor had to bless any future union. But such a union was to present for permission when it's between the nobles of Court, or really important person for Emperor. Jodha didn't liked it but she knew what this mean as well. Many of complain, and all others, had been brought to her the night before in the imperial zenana, and she had read through them and talked with Bilal Omar beg, about why they were being requested and what the advantages would be. The sleeping posture of Jalal helped her enough to make her check on him and go through the complains. She had no sheet of paper listing her final decisions. She committed these to her memory, not wanting any physical evidence of her careful deliberation and motives to remain. Things were going smoothly but then a yell of mercy snapped both of their attention towards the voice).

"Your majesty Mercy"! I don't wanna die have mercy"!

(Before Jodha could ask, anything the soldiers gripped the neck of boy, and made him bend forward. And whipped him by flog twice. Jodha parted her mouth to stop them but Jalal grip her hand tighten, she look back at him and he shook his head in no. The men wasn't punished for begging for mercy but, for not greeting them properly or following the protocol here. Five flog and Jodha raised her hand to stop. The soldier left him the boy was young must be around 16 year as soon they left him he fall forward near the foot of Mir Tozak. Who bent to his level and hear him whispering then getting up Mir Tozak spoke).

"Your majesty he's slave one of who is supposed to hurried with Imam Hussain"! But he don't want to"! He say life and death is up-to his Almighty hand"! But why my And Death is bound with someone else"?

"Well said"! He have point The news of his master's demise is unfortunate"! But taking his live cause his master is no longer Alive"! It's unfair"!

(Jodha spoke loud, this was truly cruel in her view, she ignored the snickering sound and rise of murmurs there. She glance back At Jalal who was staring at her, he didn't said anything but gave a nod. But Jodha didn't said anything further she raise her hand then clicked her fingered, by rolling them twice, it was sign the Procedure of burying him alive besides his master's grave is dismissed. However this called for discussion a scholar rise his head and spoke staring up at them. He wanted to put her down, by making others think, How she doesn't respect their custom or religion. But he understimate her).

"Burying of slave with Master is sign of devotion and loyalty"! If it's cruel and unfair"! I wonder the Empress view regarding Sati pratha"!

"It's place to grant permission and dismiss it"! Hear the issue and solve them"! I ain't supposed to go on debate"! However as you ask my opinion"! I will answer you"! The ritual of Sati isn't imposed one"! It's matter of choice"! If women are forced to step in Burning pyre then it's murder"! It's not sacrifice for Honor"!

(The rest of people went silent, she humilated the Scholar and he cannot even complain. Cause she was right, She didn't dare to say it's you people whose arrival in my mother land forced this custom for women who are left with no choice but die instead of living a miserable live like Prostitute. But the way she said it it was true, as well Sati Pratha isn't cumpulsary for every women to follow it. It's matter of choice irony just like it was matter of Choice for Jodha to marry Jalal or not. They knew how meaningful her words were and the way she spoke it's not a place to discussion made it clear, no questioning over her decision , most importantly she even put her own pwolt down as well by speaking bluntly if they have issue they can ask in Diwan'e Khaas, cause Jharoka or Diwan'e Aam isnt open for debates. And for the first time it's come to their mind that it's her way of ruling over them, they're not only supposed to bow before her for being Empress, but by her coming at Jharoka, they're supposed to take orders from her without question. Just like Jalal and it's wounded the pride of men present there. Who were so fundamentalist and Orthodox in person. For two long hours she made Decisions, before saying anything she lean to hear Jalal, very rarely she spoke without listening to him but often she did hear him. Which made everyone aware there's no point of Questioning Jalal later on, cause he have his permission to her. She refused to hear many of petitioners holding high rank or power in Empire not to put them down. But to make best of her time at Jharoka, by hearing common folk which made her very much appreciated by everyone).

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"One Week Later"!

"Huzoor"! what we're supposed to do now"?

"Nothing Resham"! It's not for me to do anything"! It's Queen Rukaiya's turn to do something"!

(Spoke Maham evilly, she figure out Jodha very well now or she thought she did. In her view the girl just pretended to be aimless from heart, but she possesses amibitious heart. Which beats for her people, where's Jalal, the philanderer persona got charm by her beauty, his Heart yearning for love got pleased by her act of unconditional love. Whereas his brain is being controlled by her manipulative skill. Worse Jalal doesn't even realise how deep he has fallen under her Charm. Like rest of Queen she could have seek for place in court. Got her name in history or even stayed safe behind curtain. Alas she doesn't care about glory earned in future. But presently the rise of her head in Jharoka coming under direct eye of Noble's Scholar Minister advisers and Public. Standing there as voice of Emperor made her get enough satisfaction. She's going to receive Gifts and praise from everyone directly people will know her and talk about her. She has done what none could dream off. Even sitting at court Rukaiya don't dare to speak, Whereas Jodha not only come before the eye of people through fallen barrier of Curtain. But become voice of Jalal as well as favourite of everyone. She refused to listen people holding higher position, and paid heed to most needy one. However before the power full position holder could go against her she lure them in her charm, either by gifting them, or their dear one letting them know she have her eye on them, by gift in affectionate way, hence going against her can cost them gravely. Simply it was clear to everyone. What position she hold or what she's is to Jalal. And even after this no one can say Jalal is under her influence, cause everytime she spoke at Jharoka cause of Jalal soar throat. Jalal nudge her she leaned her head towards his shoulder and heard him. Then spoke further meaning not Empress but Emperor is in charge. However that could be only for show, the Couple has come closer and emerging as stronger. However without any position or power she could do nothing henceforth. Maham bet on Rukaiya she try to fill Hamida ears but the women is getting weaker day by day. She was sure Rukaiya would do something this time but what"? "Only time will tell"!)

"Huzoor if they fail to do anything then"? I don't know but I never saw you being depended on other"! to slay your enemy"! Why with That Hindu Begam you're so cautious"?

"Resham when it's comes to my opponent"! I always been cautious"! But I must admit this women is different"!

"Different in what way"?

"Where our thinking ends"!, Her thinking begins"! She's not only strong headed"! but far sighted person to"! Most importantly she's fearless which make more tough"! Even queen Rukaiya fear one or other thing but that women doesn't"!

"So she possess threat to us"?

"In a way she does"! Most importantly Jalal has become headache for me"! He knew with help of his general like Munim khan Asaf khan he can only conquer the land here"! But to establish his supremacy here"! he needs help from people who are born here"!

"Oh lord if by chance he succefully achieve his goal or later on getting under the influence of her"! He decided to Extrude people like Adham khan then"!

"Then it's our end"! And that's why Resham more than Jalal's change of persona"! His closeness with her"! And her rise in empire bother me"!

"Then you shouldn't rely on Rukaiya only "! you should do something to stop her"!

(Maham glance at Resham but said nothing, what she could possibly do"? To stop Jodha"! She cannot stop her from seeing Jalal, when he himself find ways to be with her. The women is stubborn as rock, clever as fox, brave as lioness, over all the time she has learned the lesson where she should work more. Where she shouldn't how she can trap her"? Or put her in trouble"? She thought for while after how Jalal aquit her from her responsibilities and even detained her she don't want to go through the same this soon. She cannot attack on her then what she could do"? How I can put her in line"? Maham thought for while and got a idea, she glance at Resham then motion her to come closer then started instructing her about the plan and in last leaning back on couch spoke).

"Make sure no one gets to know"!

(Nodding his head Resham got up to leave, whereas Maham raise her hand to dismiss her from her room. If her plan work then not only Jodha will be humilated, but a wall will build between Jalal and Jodha if not Jalal then Jodha would feel hestitate to open up to him or solely rely on him).

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"Two Week Later"!

(Jodha gazed intently at the bushes to her left in garden, She was with the tiger cubs, watching them sucking the toy playing with it, they were growing up speedily as much it make her have hard time she admire their antics, The leaves rustled again this time, making her Frown in sucpicious. "Who was in the garden early in the morning"? She moved away from the parapet, as though she was going, and slid behind the pillar and waited. When she put her head out after a few minutes, she stared in shock as a man came out from behind the bushes. "Who was he"? She try to recall the face"! But failed he's Not one of the eunuchs, no other men were allowed this far into the zenana apartments, not into her apartments anyway. The man knelt by the pool, dipped his hands in the water, and washed his face. "Hat's off to his audacity"! Not only he break the security and get here"! He dare to get himself washed in the pool water she often play in, enraged yet highly doubtful she waited further).

"Your highness"!..

“Hush,”

(Jodha whispered as she put a finger to her lips and beckoned. Bilal who came to stand by her. The rest of maid comes to her as well, they were here to inform her about Jalal, but got silence by her in confusion and sheer silence they waited impaitently for her to clear their doubts. They glance at the way she was staring at and frowned more in confusion).

“Who is that person"?

“I don’t know, your Highness"! He is not one of the staff.”

“must be An intruder"?

(Bilal's glance was troubled. As he look up at Jodha her face was void of emption, but a frown was deepend on forehead, he look back at men what's happening is that another assassination attempt"? Lord what's with security arrangements breaching often"! They all need to work on this arrangements now).

“This is impossible, your Highness. Who would dare enter the imperial zenana without permission? Does he wants to die"?”

“Bring me my quiver and bow. Quick!”

( Jodha hissed. Bilal ran into the adjoining chamber and came back with a gold quiver and bow. The arrow shafts were made of silver, and the tips of gold. She put an arrow on the bow and pulled back the string. She nodded to Bilal Khan. the Men looked up. The expression froze on his face when he saw Jodha, her bow drawn. Before he had time to react, the arrow left the bow and hissed as it cut through the air. It struck him squarely on his right foot. He help in pain making the entire garden to get crowded by Eunuchs, slaves, The men frantically clawing at the arrow sticking out of his Foot. As they watched, the soldiers move and caught a grip on him then drag him towards Floor far from Pool).

"Investigate about him"!

(Jodha said curtly. She went back to her bedchamber to dress for the jharoka. By the time she came out, the body had been taken away and eunuchs were carefully draining the bloody water out of the pool. She was lost in thought when she stare back at pool side, who it could be"? What intention the men had to come here"? Her gaze then fall on the Royal scroll, it was letter come from Amer for her. with good news but no invitationt all even though the letter say they will be glad by her arrival. However the way things were wrote about in what circumstances the alliance being held made it clear. Her arrival won't pleased everyone at all. Again a choice up-to her to go or not go. Clenching her fist she stared ahead towards the pool again. By her regular visit at Jharokha with Jalal, she happen to come to know lot of things, some were pleasant some unpleasant. She was worried and concern as queen as native of soil. "Why it's has to be my motherland"? Why it's have to be native of my motherland"! Who are crushed robbed slayed"? Why God why"? They come they robbed they converted and left, but this time it's different they come they're robbing us coverting us and ruling us. Manipulating us to gave in, "While I the daughter of the soil"? What i am doing"? What i can do to protect or preserve the honor and heritage of my motherland"? What God what"? Unknowingly the suffocation of heart , started pouring out in the form of Bhajan, which once sang by Mira Bai( Meera Bai). Queen of Chittor garh princess of Marwar. None understood her love and devotion for Lord Krishna, none could accept her way to express her devotion for Lord. Even surround by family she was lonely enduring the sorrow of humiliation bestow upon her by other. She didn't cared her love for Lord was bigger than her sorrows, unlike her , she Cannot even get close to dust of Mirabai feet's forget about comparing herself with her, at her childhood she heard about her lot. But from the time she married Jalal, she happen to relate herself with her).

हे री मैं तो प्रेम-दिवानी मेरो दरद न जाणै कोय।

दर्द की मरी ,वन वन डोलू, वैद्य मिल्या न कोई

ना मैं जानू आरती वन्दन, ना पूजा की रीत।

घायल की गति घायल जाणै, जो कोई घायल होय।

जौहर की गति जौहरी जाणै की जिन जौहर होय॥

सूली ऊपर सेज हमारी, सोवण किस बिध होय।

गगन मंडल पर सेज पिया की, मिलणा किस बिध होय॥

"I am crazy lover, no one knows my pain"!

"Hit by pain, i roam in forest to forest, but didn't get any physician"!

"Nor i know the invocatory neither the ritual of worship"!.

"Only injured person knows what a injured person feels"!

"The situation of Johar could understand by one whose dear one has done Johar"!

"How to sleep over my Bed adorened by Death equipment"!

"The bed of my lover is highest skies how we will meet"?

"Queen Jodha"!..

(Her song come to end by the voice, she glance back by tilting her head, then saw Jalal she doesn't need to turn to know the person his voice was enough still. At mere sight of him she just rushed and hugged him tightly by wounding her arms around his waist, putting her head on his chest. Stunning the Jalal to the core, "what happen with her"? he thought, he heard about the intruder, was concern and come to check on her, but her meaningful song made him disheartened, the one who sang this had different perspective to sing this, but Jodha she had different, he understood the lyrics but more than that he caught up the pain desperation it's held. He didn't had in him to hear more hence he call out for her, but when she turn to look at him, he was left speechless. Her eyes were mirroring her heart, which was filled with agony. But then this hug, "how it's possible"? to seek comfort from the person who is sole reason of your sorrow"? He wondered for while but said nothing, lost in sheer deadly silence, Whereas Jodha let out a sigh inwardly, no one knows what she's going through, hoe she feels when her own people disrespect her outcast her doesn't want to see her forget about sharing a drink with her. In pain and sheer suffocation of not able to do anything for her people, and disrespected by them, doesn't even know the way of politics diplomacy of world at how to get them in her favour. It's takes one to know one's pain, but her no one even relate with her forget about Understanding her. She sacrifices her life for her people, and hated by same people"? Why the people in Agra will accept her when they hated her from start"? Home filled with enemies where people trying to put me down or even eliminate me from their life, how can i find solace or peace here"? How"? The expectation to get loved is so high how to fulfil them"? She didn't even put herself in battle yet she feel defeated disheartened and exhausted).

"I am glad you're safe"! What's the reason of your sorrow today"?

"Somtime realization become reason of sorrow"! One Abandon me"! Other refused to acknowledge me"!

(Jalal felt guilty listening her words, she wanted to speak further but she didn't. However he knew what she was about to say further. If they weren't enemy then it would've been easy for them, her people won't have Abandon her, while his people won't refused to accept her, He heard she received a letter from Amer a sign of invitation or information. About Prince Maan getting Married, he didn't knew what's written in there but he can make out it's not pleasant even though the news is truly pleasant one).

"If you want"! We can pay a visit at Amer"! I had planned to pay my Visit at Ajmer Sharif"!

"No I don't want to"!

"Oh Jodha don't do things for others appeasement"! Do it what pleased you"!

"It's not easy"! Didn't you saw how people are so worked up"? Cause of my decision's"!

"I saw and I saw how skillfully you manage the issues"! They may not agree with you"! But you made sure apart from fretting over you"! They can do nothing against you"!

"Yes cause I know "! I cannot go forward keeping everyone happy for long"!

"And that's best way to rule"! You had made it easy for me to rule now"! And live"!

(Jodha smiled cheerfully, this was his way to shower his gratitude to her, not bad words to use she played with his pearl necklace, by leaning over his chest and Jalal smiled he don't know why but this antics of her always warm his heart, he wrapped his hand more firmly around her. Three weeks had passed he had become healthy and well but his time was cut. He didn't told Jodha , but he knew she must be aware how he a wall had built between his mother and him. However Rukaiya didn't said anything to him against Jodha. And he wonder is there Jodha's hand into her being shut"? If yes then what she did sush her up"? Cause even though he don't like fight between his queen's and doesn't appreciate if any of them come complaining to him. But Rukaiya isn't one to keep quiet if she's displeased however he ignored the lesser the better and it's served him enough peace. He enjoyed the warmth of her closeness and himself get lost into the fragrance she possesses).

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"Later at noon"!

"Greetings Aunt"! You wanted to meet me"?

"Greetings Maan Singh"! "How have you been"?

(Gesturing him to sit on couch, she poured Sherbet in glass and offer him, he took it but didn't drink. Which she didn't pay heed much thinking he just arrive. Let him take breaths first. She got to know he decided to return the seal of Mansabdari. To aquit from that position, but as she told Jalal she will talk to him she did now, by sending message to him to come and meet her, she waited for him to answer him, which he did a minute later).

"By the grace of God"! I am fine"! "But "How is his Majesty now"?

"Absolutely fine now"!

"Glad to hear"! Any clue about mastermind behind the assassination attempt"!

(Jodha shook her head, in no,she stare at her hands, not knowing how to come with topic. She wish to discuss about. Whereas Maan who somehow anticipated why he's called by her, stare at her. Person whose mere name and look was enough to ease everyone. Look pale and exhausted, he knew what she wants to talk about, he knew practically what he decided Is wrong, but morally it felt right to him. After the war in Merta at first instance only he realised, he cannot raise his hands against own. No matter what, hence getting position of 5000 Cavalry mean, he will have to go on more war campaign that to against his own mother land people. He wanted to deny at the time of celebration itself but it wasn't right to do, in the presence of everyone before jalal would caused trouble. Hence he didn't done that at all, he decided to do later on but then Jalal health stopped him. However now he had chance,Three week has passed now since the attack happen on Jalal, he stayed for one week in Agra the change in thoughts process of people didn't escape from his notice either. He feared Something bad could happen to Jodha. But then he was needed at Amer so a week later he left. And arrived here just a day back).

"Maan"! How's everyone at Amer"?

"All are well"! And all of us miss you"!

"heartily congratulations for your new life"! I wish I could bless you at your special day"! But I ain't to sure I can"!

(Maan didn't said anything this time, stayed silent , he wanted to tell her to come and take part in his marriage, but he don't know how to .tracing his index finger on the base of Glass, how he should tell her, he just want to rule in Amer as king protect his land and people. That's it nothing more nothing less, more over he isn't the only hire of Amer. He fear like his father had conflict with his brothers, he will met with same fate. Top of it Queen Avantika even though made a martial alliance with one Rajput state, however they don't wish to have their Mughal relative as part of Ceremony, with relative they doesn't even want's Jodha's presence there as well. Jodha who was looking forward to occasion as such, cause this can serve reason for her to pay her visit to her home. Got heavily disappointed, when she heard about it, she wasn't first to know about it , was fine, but not the last Either"? . And for the first time in life she happen to realise, she's lost the touch of her home, there's no looking back or expecting from Amer. sighing inwardly both of them glance at each other, there's always a beautiful part in life, which we cherish and want to relieve again. Jodha to, she wanted her childhood back when she would rode on horse with her brothers, racing with them, where they would let her win intentionally to encourage her to make her happy. Where she will fight with her sister to get Attention of her father. Where her brother will compete with each other to prove she love them most not other. Or they deserve her love most not other, Childhood a stage full of joy and free of worries, She was favourite of all her brothers. They always wish to stay in top position of her heart).

"If I will rule"! I want you besides me"!

"I will be the one to find companion of your life"! Who will protect you cherish you love you more than we do"!

"Why you're always with Sujamal"? Not us"?

"No you don't love us"! as much you love him"! Why what he have That we don't"? You're my sister not his"!

"I heard father"! saying he will crown him as king"! But you even being my blood related sister cheering for him"!

"Fact of losing the crown to him"! didn't hurt me as much"! it's hurt to see my own sister giving importance to him than me"!

"Why"? "Wait are you scared he will lose at my hand"? You only talk about capabilities"! Father serve us opportunity"! And i will prove it before you him and entire Amer"! I am capable to be king"!

(The voice of her brother re-rang in her mind, why i am recalling all this now"? Why the conflict of past making me disturb now"? She try to shut the voice but can't, cause this was the part of her sweet childhood to. One promise to have her by his side, once he become king, other promise to find partner for her once he become king, their promise their wish for her, all remain as mere dream only, how little childish sibling rivalry took shape of sheer hatred, for the sake of crown"? Remain as question in her mind in childhood. But now when she think about it she realised, she wasn't ambitious by heart wasn't interested in politics didn't understood about Power which comes from Throne, she never really pay heed why they both promise to fulfil once they become king"? Not before, nor she pay heed to those queries at that time. For her carrying out responsibility fulfilling promise were always first , rest of things come secondary, she always thought her father took place on Throne, because of demise of his brother and Sujamal the son of King being young can't rule yet, hence he's just taking care of Amer as king, so When he will comes to right age to rule, he will become king. As that's his right, most importantly he's capable and deserving candidates in all way. Henceforth she never saw or dream for her own elder Brother, Bhagwan das to be at king seat. But she loved him very much who won't love their own brother"? Only a fool or heartless person won't. She just happen to fail, in realising seeing ambitious heart of her own brother. He was good and humble , never really thought to play dirty either, it wasn't his fault that he thought , after his father he will succeed him as king. being royal prince, but it didn't took bad shape in heart in start, but it's change when they married and move out of rang Mahal, started moving out on war campaign, started getting surrounded by Sycophant greedy selfish people, Who always try to corrupt their mind, by planting seeds of greed for crown , or hatred jealousy against other. she wasn't interested in politics , nor she was ambitious by heart, she didn't value power and position back then, cause being the youngest daughter she was pampered by all. But now"? It's changed and she don't know how to cope up with everything. Staring back at her nephew she see exact replica of herself in him. He's isn't ambitious to, why"? Cause he already got things in his way, he know after Avantika or soon after his marriage he will take a position of king in Amer. He knows hence his red blood which should shed for protection of his people, his head which should bow before the Lord only, doesn't wish to raise his hands to fight with own for the sake of Jalal, or bow before Mughal Empire. He doesn't, not at all, but there's very little choice he have. She open her mouth taking a deep breath to speak when she noticed, the glass full of Sherbet in his hand. "He didn't drank yet"? Does he"? She felt her heart ache by the behaviour of Maan. Why he's doing this"? it wasn't like before when he arrived here , "then why now"? As if Maan read her query he spoke in low tone).

"Things has changed"! But that's very invitable"! However you're change to"! You're siding with him defending him"! Trying to push me to obey him hear him"!

"Am i wrong in doing that"? Seriously Maan"! We're Royal we have responsibility to handle"!

"We can't handle our state our people by fighting with our own"! We form relation with them fair"! But fighting for them with our own"? to make them obey us"? Have you forget"? “Whatever is done without faith whether it is sacrifice, charity, austerity, or any other act is useless"!. It has no value here or hereafter"!

(Jodha stared at him in silence this time not replying at all, what she could possibly say"? To make him see her point, when she herself share same dilemma, does she have faith in Jalal"? To listen her in matter of ruling the nation"? Get a grip Jodha you can't fall weak you have to do this Anyhow, motivation and manipulation is only way).

"Well said Maan"! "I second you"! However being empress of empire and wife of him"! My loyalty lies with him now"! But that's didn't uprooted me from my root's"! And for the very root I am trying to work besides him instead of behind Or before him"!

(Maan felt embarrassed listening her words, it's made him feel guilty cause he knew how wrong word he used for her, but then the realisation dawned upon him she's advising him to make a best out of situation"? How he failed to see or understanood this ploy of her"? Oh what a fool he's if he cannot see the diplomacy in her. They're ruling,either by crushing or forming alliance, the alliance will make entry in the pages of History. Which will be sign of Mughal goodness and treason of people like him, but there won't be entry of warrior true opponent of Mughal who will gave them hell of a fight. If people like him work besides Mughal with them then they can preserve their part as well. Which mean even not fighting among them they can truly do something for the people here).

"I am sorry Aunt"! But can I really request you to come at my marriage"?

"I will come"!

(This is what she wanted and she achieve it, she watch him gulping the content of Glass in one gulp, a sign he don't appreciate the difference between them. And he won't let that bother him either. She smiled cheerfully at this then lean back , Whereas he got up then with one greet he walk out of there leaving a very happy Jodha behind. She's going to pay a visit at her home and no one can question her or bother her. Cause it's groom who wants here there. Things going smoothly for her presently, she's getting what she's is supposed to get in her way. She had everyone wrapped in her finger by now she even get to make Rukaiya in her place. Oh she won't even dare to do anything against her, let her play with Harem people nothing more nothing less.if the Women think by having meeting with some of men from Court she can create trouble for her. Then she had no idea what await her and that vile wet nurse of Jalal to. She relish the power she hold now it's truly fantastic. It's come with grave responsibility, but she knew how to handle them. She manage to be in Jalal eyes, happen to rule over people by his side, make him do more for common folk earn their respect and support. She happen to keep her opponent in line without even having a meet with them. What more she can ask for"? Now to She will able to accompany Jalal and meet her family, doesn't matter , she will be respected there or not, what matter is she will get to spend quality time with her sister. She will get to break the walls of difference between them she will able to live in the soil she's born from"! "Home my sweet Home"!).

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"Same Day Night"!

(After the last spin, when the slave’s hand , left his arm and she melted away with a whisper, of skirts on the marble floor, Jalal stood quiet, swaying on his feet. His eyes were shut under the blindfold, the cloth of which covered his ears too, but he could still hear if he strained to do so. He stumbled and someone giggled to his right, and then the sound was snuffed out. He breathed evenly through his nose and mouth, waiting for the weakness to leave his legs, waiting for his center of balance to return. Three week has passed since the attack , he's back with bang victoriously, in his glory as Emperor, after having a fight with Death strike he was scum, at the hand of Assassian men. Everyone missed him almost all prayed for him, now after long he was in his control, playing with Rahim and his friends who were only daughters and son's of Slave's servant who work for them. The boy's were barefoot, so we're the girls having no Jewellery on, moving around him, touching from one giggling from others side, making him confused where and how to caught cause the movement his hand move to grab them they will run out from his reach. It was Game known as Ankh Michauli (Blindman's Bluff). The garden was illuminating under the moon light only, A hand, lightly touched his right shoulder and went down his back. Jalal whipped around, arms outstretched, but the person had disappeared. He took a few tentative steps and brushed against a slender hip. It's girl, but not little one for sure, he touched the woman, let his hand linger over the curve of her waist, ran a finger under the tie of her ghagara’s skirts. She was wearing brocade, he could tell by the feel of it, its pattern was raised into the surface of the cloth in gray satin thread. She stayed perfectly still as his hands moved over her. He moved on in complete darkness, led only by his sense of touch and smell. As he had stood waiting for the blindfold, he had memorized, almost every kid playing with him by their dress, and simply by its texture , whether silk, or satin, or velvet, or brocade, or cotton for that would tell him who they were. They came to caress him often, but in silence, and he followed where he heard their feet lead. Jalal played this game with the same ferocity and intensity, with which he had fought every war in his life, With every stroke, his heartbeat raced, Jalal first clasped her wrist and pulled the palm of her hand, to his mouth, she let him. Her skin was smooth, perfumed with an aroma that filled his nostrils. What was it, he thought. Fragrance of Jasmine"? Saffron "? Rose"? Muslin"? No, something more forceful, with an underlying hint of camphor and incense from censers luban , frankincense. Intrigued by this unusual choice of scent—the other women were bathed in flower scents—he ran his tongue over her palm. He heard the woman take in a breath, then gently, she tugged her hand away. For a moment, fleeting moment, she touched his face, cupped her fingers around his chin, and then she turned to flee. But Jalal run behind her recognising the touch very well, the two can play , "this isn't done My Rajputi Lioness"! "teasing me till I am hard as Rock"? Leaving me aroused like hungry lion"? listening hard sound of her feet tapping , on the cool marble stones. He bumped into a pillar, other hands came to hinder his progress, but he still pursued the her who possess delicious luring aroma. When he caught up with her, he framed her against another pillar, his hands on either side of her waist. Jalal would not let her go now. If anyone could sate this hunger of his, it would be she now . He touched her. The game of innocence was long forgotten, again they forget their place their position specially Jalal. He forget he's with kids as well, he forget all, cause he was lost in her fragrance and touch, he Felt the smooth skin between her bodice and the top of her ghagara. Felt the cloth—it was malmal, the softest cotton woven in the imperial ateliers. Her shoulders were bare, and he ran his hand down from there to the edge of her velvet bodice. He put his face into the scoop of her neck, listened to the crazy beat of her heart, filled himself with the touch of her skin, the sound of her body, the smell of jasmines in her hair. Then, he raised his head, caught hold of her. He fumbled for the white rose, that was fastened in a buttonhole of his white kurta and gave it to her).

"You played with fire pretending to ignore the outcome"! "You shouldn't come here"!

(Spoke Jalal slowly not trusting his voice, he could really say or not. But as soon he heard his voice he realised I may got lost in her I ain't turn mute yet, he took of the blindfold from his eyes, then stare at her, she had her own eyes closed breathing heavily now. It was stupid on her part to even come looking for Rahim, the moment she arrived here, he plead her to play along, she got interested as well not because it's her favourite game but, he was there playing. She wanted to see he could recognise her or not, as his eyes were closed he didn't realize, few Concubine of his harem were playing there to, trying to get him caught them. But the kids outsmart them knowing, if Jalal caught any of the elder women the game would end. But with Jodha they had no problem cause she played with them before. And they knew she's is dedicated in whatever she do, she won't spoil their game. With jealousy in heart she started moving around him, making the rest of women , to step away from him and her way. But it was still a teasing innocent game, however she didn't realize thing she's taking as Nothing, are racing desire in his heart. But now she know embarrassed out of her mind, she didn't knew what to do. His touch his way of having her corner now made her lost control on herself to. Indeed she played with fire of desire, it will burn her till she lose her sense).

"You're such a devil"!

"Undoubtedly"! and to tell you"! this devil is going to strip you off from your innocence"! My precious Fiery Queen"!

"You're telling me"! or trying to scare me"?

"I am informing you"!

(Saying this He smiled, then held her hand in his, raising them up-word planted kissed on her palm. All the while staring at her, Making her shivered at the intensity of his gaze upon her. He was the first man, not a father, not a brother, not an uncle, to caress her in something akin to love. He gesture her to come with him, to which she obeyed, he walk ahead holding her hand in his firm grip, a while later they come into another part of garden, where The pathways were framed in small gold diyas, their tiny flames vertical in the still air. The verdant patch of grass was also dotted with diyas, and along one corner, framed by a sandstone arbor wound with thickly blooming jasmines, was a divan, covered in silk sheets and strewn with bolsters. There were silver trays of fruit and paan by the divan, green and purple grapes, lush slices of melons under a silver netted sheet, the tiny apples from Kashmir that she was so fond of. The sight the fragrance company of him, made Jodha very pleased, she stared at the arrangements in pure delight from heart and amazed smile on face. But she wasn't to naive to not understand the reason behind the arrangements. However the realisation troubled her to. First Cause she was shy to go ahead, however she had faith on him he won't force her, but that's not something to get sure of cause as Emperor as her husband he can rightfully demand from her. And she won't able to say no. But over the time how much they come to know each other or the time they spend together. She wish to become his , with her will, not for the sake of her Empress position, neither to earn power in empire, absolutely not to fulfil the duty as wife. She wants to do only when they have transpirancy in their relation truly love each other. When their exchange of any kinds of affection is solely based on love. Not some meaningless dimplomatic purpose for the sake of Empire or to prove other wrong. But she was aware what she want is so simple and little, which she cannot have cause nor she's simple neither her life. Sighing inwardly by another fact that she is ready to go ahead with this or not"? Ready for invitiable pain she will get"? Ready to truly become his in all sense"? Is she really trust him to not let her met with same fate as others ladies in harem"? After this"? Here she was lost in thoughts whereas Jalal who was pleased by the arrangements, Forward the bag full of gold to head servants and dismissed them by hand. He was truly happy by heart. Things has turn out better in Empire for him, there's still issues to dealt with but that's not much headache).

"Can we live this night together ,like ones live a life"?

(She heard Jalal's words, her mouth went dry she licking her lips to wet them, she glance at him. He was staring at her already with raised brow. He lead her not receiving any answer from her, they sat on bed as he stared at her, Whenever he play game as such, he will end up with one or other concubine at harem having pleasing night. Today to it wasn't different, however it's Jodha he caught he don't know , but he was solid as rock and it's very oblivious he wanted her from start. With other he needn't to bother their consent doesn't matter to him, mostly cause they're willing, but with Jodha he wants to be sure, even if she gave a nod he don't want to rush up. But watching her so silent and nervous he smiled a glass of wine were filled and kept there on table before the bed. He took them by releasing her hands and forward one to her. He knew there's still lot to get clear between them, but he don't see those things troublesome for him. They had come so close this is just mere step to make their bond stronger, unite them in everyway).

"Something to ease you up'! If my touch isn't comforting enough to do that"!

(She refused to take the glass of wine, it leaned forward she took his palm in her hand and kissed them softly, the touch of soft Rose petal like lips made the glass slip from his hand. It was so pure gesture yet it's evoke sensational feeling in his heart. He turned around to her, on bed as she leaned forward, "it's the intoxication of Wine smell or Air which is filled with fragrance of passion and love"? Whatever is it she gotten bold for now. Her eyes were closed when she leaned closer to his face, but when the warmth of each other breath felt by them. She open her eyes stared directly into his, Touch his lips by her's, creating hovoc in his heart and mind unnerving him by her boldness first time she's is the one to proceed with this, And this was enough to set him on fire of passion and lust. His arm went behind her, and other on back of her head holding her close he decided to let the sweet torture end by parting his mouth, to turn the lip-lock into pure bliss of kiss).

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