DharamVeer - A strange tale of love - Page 2

Part 7

Ananya was laying back with her legs crossed, shoes on and was eating a banana. She looked carefree and was already changed into her original clothing dress. She did not know why she had to wait and could not sleep. The room had been scented with Jasmine flower and the curtains were pulled down and candles were lit everywhere. She hated the sight of the room. Suddenly the big doors opened and Veer walked in. When he looked up, he was shocked to see Ananya already out of her wedding dress and was sitting carefree on the bed eating bananas. He stood there for a moment and suddenly caught the eye of Ananya. She instantly crossed her legs and sat up straight.

Rajkumari Ananya: What's wrong?

Veer: Uh..? You changed already?

Rajkumari Ananya: Those nasty clothes were bothering me. They were so...annoying!

Veer: Just like you.

Rajkumari Ananya: Veer, can I ask you a favour please?

Veer: Go ahead. There are many favours you already asked so why hesitate now?

Rajkumari Ananya: I was wondering...maybe we should tidy this room a bit?

Veer: What's wrong with this room? Everything's in order.

Rajkumari Ananya: No nothing is in order! Look at this bed, covering with rose petals! And these candles lit everywhere. The curtains are pulled down and already it's hot in here with all that--

Veer instantly burst into laughter. He took off his sherwani and sat on a couch nearby. Then he stopped laughing and looked at her in a mocking way.

Veer: Ananya, these things are supposed to be like that.

Rajkumari Ananya: Why?

Veer: Because..well..I told you to ask Sia about Suhaag Raat remember?

Rajkumari Ananya: Yes! I forgot, don't worry, I'll go and ask her right now.

Veer: No..Ananya...!

But it was too late. Ananya was already leaving the room. On her way she met Rajkumar Harsh.
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Inside Dharam's bedroom, Sia sat nervously in her wedding dress. There was a platter of two glasses of milk. The room was decorated with flowers and candles. Sia was smothered with jewellery and shiny outfit. As Dharam opened the door, her heart starting busting louder and louder. He took off his sherwani and sat next to Sia and leaned back. Sia waited and waited. Then she finally turned to look at Dharam who was fast asleep. She smiled at him and stroked his brown silky hair. She herself blew out the candles and tucked Dharam in and slept next to him thinking that it was a tiring day.
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In the corridor Ananya was walking towards Dharam and Sia's room. On the quarter of the way she met Rajkumar Harsh standing leaning next to a wall with his arms crossed. She instantly stopped and started walking but he jumped and stood before her. He smiled at her glistening nervous face as she backed a few steps slowly. He instantly stopped her by holding her wrist.

Rajkumari Ananya: Leave my hand or I'll start screaming.

Rajkumari Harsh: My my! I think you should be in your room with Veer. Didn't he celebrate his Suhaag Raat properly or did he just fell asleep in a long snooze? Don't worry...I myself will accompany you seeing that you should not be left alone in this lonely palace.

Rajkumari Ananya: No! I am fine, I don't need your company. Leave my hand and let me go.

Rajkumar Harsh: Oh, but you don't know the ways to the kitchen and other places in this big palace. Don't worry, I will show you. Come on let's start with my bedroom first.

Rajkumari Ananya: No! Leave me alone! I don't want to see the Palace! Leave me or I will kill you myself.

Harsh burst into a laughter and looked at her cruelly in the eye. She backed away slowly with fear. He pulled her closer but she pushed him back and ran into Veer. He did not even look in her fearful eyes and pushed her behind him. She suddenly felt protective and weak and realised she was no less than anyone else. She stepped and stood beside Veer, a bit forward and pointed at Harsh.

Rajkumari Ananya: You really think you cannot beat Ananya? Then we will have a competition. Ananya against you. An archery and sword fighting competition. Whoever wins this is the most bravest and superior.

Rajkumar Harsh: Think again Rajkumari. No one has ever beat Harsh in Archery or Sword fighting apart from Veer and that only several times.

Rajkumari Ananya: And no one has beat Ananya either. Ananya's not scared of anything but I think you are--

Veer: Rajkumari Ananya...why are you going to waste your time in having a competition with him?

Rajkumari Ananya: He thinks I am not brave and superior! And Ananya never accepts defeat, Veer! There is going to be a competition between me and him. If you want to cheer up for me then you can come otherwise don't.

Rajkumar Harsh: So shall we have it done tomorrow? Get ready for your first ever defeat Rajkumari Ananya.

Rajkumari Ananya: Tomorrow it is. It's your responsibility to get everyone in the great hall of chamber.

Rajkumar Harsh: We're having it in front of everyone?

Rajkumari Ananya: Of course, I don't trust you at all.

Veer: Harsh, if you touch Ananya again then--

Rajkumar Ananya: Veer, I don't need your help. Ananya can look after herself. Ananya does not need anyone's support.

And with that she walked away angrily in Veer's bedroom. Veer followed and Harsh's face crumpled. I wish I could be alone with her, he thought. My last opportunity and she herself ruins it. With a crumpled face he left towards his room.
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Part 8

As Ananya arrived in the room, she sat down on the soft silky bed with a jerk. Veer immediately entered after her and glared at her angrily as if she had killed someone.

Veer: What was the point of that useless and unreasonable competition you assigned with him just now?

Rajkumari Ananya: Veer, I don't want to talk about this any more! It's my duty to keep my honour and respect alive in front of cruel and--

Veer: Ananya, you cannot beat him at archery. No one can, not even me! He's extremely superior and I cannot have you disrespected in front of everyone tomorrow.

There were tears in Ananya's eyes. She could not believe Veer was discouraging her and more on that disrespecting her capability by proving without proof that she was less capable than Harsh. She stood up angrily and glared at him.

Rajkumari Ananya: Gamandi! You think that I cannot beat him! Too much arrogance in you! Don't talk to me again! And yes, I will show you tomorrow that I am no less than Harsh!

Veer: I am not Gamandi! You are! Jungli Billi! I am not dying to talk to you!

They both stomp off. Veer walks and lies down on the bed. Ananya sits on the couch angrily pressing her nails in the soft couch. Veer crosses his feet and stares at Ananya.

Veer: Why are you sitting there? Are you going to sleep or not? I need to blow out the candles.

Rajkumari Ananya: Do it then, why are you asking me? You never valued me for anything so why are you asking my permission? I will sleep here, the last thing I will ever do is sleep on the same bed as you!

Veer: Well that's great for me isn't it? Gamandi kahin kee!

He blew out the candles and lay sitting staring at Ananya who was glaring at him angrily, her face shining in the moon's brightness. He sighed and turned feeling guilty for ending their wedding night in a piercing and angry way.
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The sun's rays came brightly up inside their bedroom. Sia woke up to find Dharam sleeping ever so cutely. She smiled at him and kissed his cheek and stroked her hair. She later went to bath and as she returned Dharam was hugging the round pillow thinking it was Sia. He was speaking out loud to the pillow with his eyes shut.

Dharam: Sia...why aren't you saying anything? I know, you are feeling very awkward. Well now you must get used to this, I am your husband. Anyway, I was thinking, maybe you could wake me up with a morning hug?

Sia burst into laughter stepping back and sitting on the couch. Dharam woke up to find a pillow in his arms. He sat up and nuzzled his hair.

Dharam: Sia! You are too much. I thought..it was you..

Rajkumari Sia: Dharam, I didn't know you could betray me.

She pretended to cry.

Dharam: Sia, I am not betraying you with--

Rajkumari Sia: With who? A PILLOW?

She burst into a laughter and chanted "Dharam loves a pillow"! Dharam got winded up and chased Sia around the room. He caught her instantly and they had a long eye lock until...a glass broke and their eye lock was broken.

SMASH!

Voice: Aaaaaaah!!

The voice was no other than Ananya's. Dharam, Sia and Veer rushed into Veer's room where they found Ananya scattering in the drawers angrily. She was more angrier than ever and her face was flushed red.

Veer: Ananya? Are you okay?

Ananya looked up. Veer, Sia and Dharam had never seen tears in Ananya's eyes. It was the first time she was red and big tears were falling out. Sia rushed to Ananya.

Rajkumari Sia: Ananya, what's wrong?

Rajkumari Ananya: Di, I can't find my bow and arrow anywhere! And nor can I find my sword!

Rajkumari Sia: You are crying over your...weapons?

Veer and Dharam both burst into laughter. They had never seen a girl like Ananya who wouldn't cry over big things but small things. Veer walked over to her and wiped her tears, a big mockery smile still on his lips. Ananya pushed his hand away from her face.

Rajkumari Ananya: I've told you so many times not to touch me!

And with that she went in the other room to search for her weapons. Veer felt really angry after and was about to follow her when Sia stopped him.

Rajkumari Sia: Devar Ji. Ananya's very worried, please don't--

Veer: No Bhabhi. Iss jaisi Gamandi larki koh sabak sikana hi parega!

He followed and her and instantly, shouting noises were heard from the room. Dharam and Sia sighed.
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Finally Ananya had found her bow and arrow and her sword. She had just arrived before the Veer. Everyone else was waiting there. Nivitiri Maa did not look pleased but Aryawardan and Jaywardhan and everyone else seemed just as much interested. There was an unknown girl sitting next Nivitiri Maa looking hugely disapproved. She was staring at Veer who had her eyes fixed on Ananya and only Ananya. The introduction was made by a Daasi to everyone else and first Archery was the main challenge between Ananya and Harsh. The Daasi tied the cloth tightly on their eyes and they were told one by one to shoot their arrows. First it was Harsh. It hit exact in the middle. So did Ananya's. Everyone clapped including the unknown girl. The next challenge was to hit the apple and then get the arrow to hit the point as well with their eyes closed. Harsh missed it but Ananya's hit exact in the middle with the apple. Everyone was shocked at how Ananya had beaten Harsh easily including the unknown girl. Veer looked at her with a smile and love however the unknown girl wasn't too please about Ananya's looks. The next challenge was the sword fighting. Ananya easily won and tipped Harsh's sword out of his hands as he fell down. She brought the tip of the sword to his neck.

Rajkumari Ananya: Ab toh maante hoh na keh Rajkumari Ananya ko koi nahi hara sakta.

Rajkumar Harsh: Haan Haan! Bas isko door rakho mere se.

Ananya immediately took her sword away from him. She raised her hand forward to pick him up. He smiled and helped himself up. Everyone was cheering and clapping, even Nivitiri Maa. As Ananya turned to leave first, she was stopped by Aryawardan.

Maharaj Aryawardan: One moment Rajkumari Ananya. I have to introduce someone here who is going to be living in Aryanagar with us in this palace. Rajkumari Indravati from Ujjaine--

Rajkumari Ananya: TUM!

Rajkumari Indravati: Ananya Tum? Tum yahan kya kari ho?

Rajkumari Ananya: Tumhari itni himmat tum hamara peecha karte karte yaahan be pochgi! Tum toh gurukul main rehti ho na! Toh phir yahan kyun aie ho?

Nivitiri Maa: Rajkumari Ananya, bas! Rajkumari Indravati aap Rajkumari Ananya koh jaanti hain?

Indravati: Bohut achi tarah se! Ananya tum se milke phirse bohut kushi hui.

Ananya: Lekin humme nahi hui! Humne isliye gurukul chora kyunki tum wahan thi lekin ab humme yeh mahal bhi chorna parega humne yeh nahi socha tha.

Veer: Aap kahi nahi jaa rahi.

Nivitiri: Indravati yeh Veer hain. Ananya aur inki kal hi shaadi hui hai.

Indravati: Kya?! Tumhari shaadi ho chuki hai?

Ananya: Haan! Kash na hoti!

And with that she grabbed her bow and arrow and left everyone aghast. Veer followed her angrily along with Sia and Dharam.

Part 9

Rajkumari Indravati could not believe it. She had liked the second man after Prithviraj Chauhan and it turned out that he was already married to her second rival, Ananya. They did not seem very happy, she thought, and to make them apart I will have to plot an evil plan and create misunderstandings. Suddenly Sia took her to a guest room where you could see the most luxurious furniture in the entire kingdom, just for the guests. As Indravati opened the wardrobe she spotted it was filled with dresses and heaps of jewellery with shoes in the shoes rack. She opened another wardrobe to find sherwanis for men which did not have any concern to her. Indravati suddenly went into a flash of dreams with her dancing with Veer in the garden outside wearing a beautiful blue dress with heaps of jewellery. After that she dreamt about Ananya being locked up in Aryanagar's cellars only for the prisoners. She suddenly clicked out of her thoughts as she heard several knocks. She mumbled a disturbed "come in" and spotted Veer walk in.

Indravati could hardly believe Veer had come in her room. She stared at his handsome face, his beautiful wavy strands of hair falling on his face, a very stiff and attractive body and excellent features. Finally she clicked out of her incredible thoughts as Veer cleared his throat twice due to the staring from the mischievous and narrowed eyes.

Rajkumar Indravati: Sorry, I...was just thinking about..about..something..

Veer: No, I am sorry for the rude behaviour from Ananya. You do know that she is a bit naive and hot tempered, right?

Rajkumari Indravati: Yes of course. She used to be really angry in Gurukul as well.

Veer: As expected, may I please sit down and talk to you?

Rajkumari Indravati: Yes, of course!

She could not believe that he had offered to sit on the bed without her asking. What was he going to ask, she thought. She fidgeted a little and he suddenly started questioning.

Veer: Rajkumari Indravati, you have stayed with Ananya for quite long now...in Gurukul. So maybe you know, what does she like and what does she dislike? I want mine and her relationship to start nicely and for love to blossom into it.

Your and her relationship will not blossom further but will start it's countdown from now, she thought. Indravati suddenly started thinking of what Ananya liked and hated. She told the opposite to Veer.

Rajkumari Indravati: Rajkumar Veer, she does not like Jasmine the flower. She likes to see Water Lilies every night before she goes to sleep. She also loves Aloo ke Parathe.

She knew how much Ananya disliked Water Lilies and Aloo ke Parathe. She knew if Veer brought her these things, Ananya was sure to scream. Soon after their discussion Veer was about to leave when suddenly she heard the footsteps of someone and suddenly saw Ananya pass through. She loudly started the wrong talks.

Rajkumari Indravati: Rajkumar Veer! You are so nice and pleasant to talk with. Yes you are very right about Ananya and her boisterous hot temper! I also hope she will control her temper or else--

Ananya who had heard everything burst inside. She was highly upset and was blushing bright pink with anger. Even in anger she seemed very beautiful and innocent. She stormed up to Indravati and jabbed her finger in front of her.

Rajkumari Ananya: Shut up, right now!! You have no right to talk about my character, RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME! And you...!

She turned towards the startled Veer who stood up nervously from the bed.

Rajkumari Ananya: If you are so happy to insult me to my very own rival, then go ahead but think one more time because I will make your life a living misery!

Veer: Ananya...I didn't...

Rajkumari Ananya: And now your lies! I know your evil lies so don't give me your innocent eyes as an excuse! Ananya does not need you and if you really hate me this much, then why did you ruin your life and my life by marrying me! You should marry this horrible Indravati if you find her so attractive and pleasant to talk to!

Veer had enough of the accusations which were being thrust on him. He couldn't control less of his temper and reached out and smacked hard across Ananya's scarlet cheek. The hard pressure of his slap caused Ananya to fall down on the marble tiles just in front of Indravati's feet. Then he started.

Veer: How dare you put such disgusting accusations on me! Have you got no respect for your husband whose wife you have been for only 2 days! And about me marrying you, I accepted the proposal of your father because Sia thought I can look after you. But that was a big mistake, I should have never married a Jungli Billi! And okay, fine with me if you want to return back to Sumaina! It will give me some peace for some time!

And he stormed out of the guest room leaving Indravati and Ananya speechless. Meanwhile Dharam and Sia were in the bedroom, blossoming their love when suddenly there was a knock on the door. Sia got up but was pulled back by Dharam.

Rajkumari Sia: Dharam, Dharam there's someone at the door.

She rescues her wrist and opens the door and stares at Nivitiri Maa. She smiled and rearranged her necklace and earrings which were sliding sideways.

Nivitiri Maa: Sia, Dharam! Sia, Ananya's going back to Sumaina!

Rajkumari Sia and Dharam: WHAT?

Nivitiri Maa: Yes, Veer and Ananya had a very severe fight. Foolish Veer just slapped poor Ananya.

Rajkumari Sia and Dharam: Slapped!? It got that far?!

Nivitiri Maa nodded and rushed down the aisle followed by Sia and Dharam who could not believe that it could've got this far. They wondered on the way what happened this time. Downstairs they heard Veer talking angrily to Maharaj Aryawardan.

Veer: No no no! She completely crossed her limits this time, uncle! I feel ashamed of telling what she said.

As they arrived they saw Ananya leave from the front door. There was a Daasi and a soldier following her. The soldier had a bag of her belongings and the Daasi had a rolled up silk scroll. They were heading for the door.

Rajkumari Sia: Ananya!?

Ananya turned to face Sia who was rushing towards her. She grabbed hold of Ananya from both shoulders and glared at her angrily.

Rajkumari Sia: What have you done this time? And this time, I know you did something bad and Veer told you to go in anger. What exactly did you do?

Rajkumari Ananya: Di, you can ask your Devar Ji that.

And she ran off followed by the Daasi and the soldier. All five of them watched as she climbed the horse and galloped out of the gates. Sia and Dharam turned to stare at Veer who was running up the stairs. They followed him into his room.
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Dharam: Veer! Veer!

Veer: Dharam, I do not want to discuss anything about Ananya.

Dharam: But Veer, at least tell me and Sia what happened.

Angrily Veer poured out his story to Dharam and Sia. They listened interestingly and when he finished they were speechless.

Dharam: Veer, I think that Rajkumari Indravati purposely shouted out about her anger and pinned it on you so she could create misunderstandings. Veer couldn't you clearly see what she was doing that you slapped Ananya for no reason!

Rajkumari Sia: Dharam, it's not entirely Devar Ji's fault. Ananya also crossed her limits by blaming unproven things on him.

Dharam: But Sia, that Indravati just wants to separate him and Ananya and she has succeeded in her mission. She is going to create more misunderstandings. Veer, it's not too late. Go and get Ananya before they arrive at Sumaina.

Veer: No, I'll go..later..it's dawn and I am quite hungry--

Dharam: Veer! You are thinking about eating and not about Ananya. She must be feeling very bad and after her and your daily fights, this one was to be put in history!

Veer: But...I am hungry! Maa's made special Kheer and Aloo ke Parathe.

He suddenly stopped as he remembered Indravati's words. Ananya also liked Aloo ke Parathe. He thought he'd ask Maa to make some when she returns back.

Few days later...............
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Nivitiri Maa: Dharam! Dharam! Jadli Aoo!

Dharam immediately came rushing to his bedroom where lay the blushing Sia, the happy Nivitiri Maa and the teasing and mocking Veer. He stared at those three expressions and turned to Nivitiri Maa.

Dharam: Bua? What's wrong?

Nivitiri Maa: Pagal! Teri Sia Pet se hai! Tu baap bane wala hai!

Veer: Kya reh Dharam, itni jaldi...

Dharam: Veer tujhe toh mein baad mein deklu ga! Bua aap such bol rahi hai!

Nivitiri Maa: Haan Pagal! Chal Veer, in dono kuch der ke liye akela chor dete hai!

Dharam turned to look at Sia who was lying in the bed blushing. He walked up to her and put his arm around her.

Dharam: Sia, mein bohut hush hoon!

Sia: Mein bhi. Par..Ananya koh yeh baat kaise bataon...

Dharam: Mein abhi Veer koh Sumaina keh liye rawaana karta hoon. Mein abhi aya.

Dharam immediately found Veer and told him to get Ananya back from Sumaina. Veer who had been missing Ananya's anger and her loudness. He immediately took permission from Aryawardan and set off on his horse to Sumaina
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Phew! Okay guys here is a very long update for you all to read. The story is quite going further. Very slow though D:
But yeah, Sia's going to have a miscarriage because of Indravati, Indravati's going to shake hands with Harsh and Agni. Ananya is sent to Gurukul by her father as he thinks she is not fit to be a Rajkumari so he sends her back again. Veer and Ananya's love is going to finally start for a change! Also guys if you like any of the posts please hit "like". Thanks for all your support! :) 👏

Guys, I am starting a new FF on Dharam Veer in modern style. Also I'll be updating with this old one but not that often, seeing that my exams are starting in June. So pleassseee co-operate, also your ideas will be very useful too. Please don't hesitate to post mistakes or ideas! 😛