CHAPTER - 2
Jalal was shocked with this. Jodha had come in between. Tiger pounced on Jodha. Jalal Shouted - JODHAAA... Without wasting a second, he got hold his shamsheer and killed the tiger in no time.
Both Jalal and Jodha were badly and seriously injured. Jodha lied on ground. Jalal ran towards Jodha and he could see how badly she was wounded.
She managed to got up and sat. Jalal could figure out that something was wrong. Jodha was trying to hide something. Jalal asked faintly as he was slowly becoming unconscious - Are you okay Jodha?Why did you do this?
WHyyy??? He shouted in caring tone!!
Jodha was trying to hide her lower back. She smiled falsely and said I am totally fine Shahenshah!!
Jalal became unconscious and lied there.
Jodha immediately took out her dupatta and tied it tightly around her lower back and waist!!She moaned and cried with a highly wounded back.
She sat there remembering how Shahenshah had accepted her marriage conditions, how he had allowed her to play Holi, How boldly and proudly he said - You will not go to Amer. You will stay in Amer only, forever!!
She determined there itself that she would not let happen anything to Shahenshah.
She stood up. SHe could hardly walk. But her determination was above all. She brought water from the lake in her little hands. She cleaned the wounds and injuries of Jalal.
She took the fertile soil on the ground and applied on his wounds with utmost care.
Then she looked for some cloth to tie around his injuries. But she had already tied the dupatta around her waist.
Then, she looked at her long lengthy Ghagra/Lehnga. She thought, "What's the use of these clothes when She knows her end is near".
She torn a small piece of cloth from her ghagra and managed to tie around all his wounds.
She had lost all her energy by now.
But she was satisfied, Jalal was fine and would wake up without feeling any pain.
She sat near him and closed her eyes and waited peacefully for her end.
It was night time. Jalal was still unconsious. But Jodha still had some consciousness. It was bitter cold. And still her clothes were somewhat wet.
She saw a shivering Jalal. She herself was shivering. She tried to get up and thought of lighting a fire.
But, no, SHe couldn't get up due to extreme weakness. She tried again and she stood.
SHe collected some woods from nearby and put to them fire by rubbing 2 stones. This was extremely difficult for her.
Now, both of them could feel little warmth with the fire. Jalal had healed much. She just waited for him to wake up.
Night passed by.
It was morning. Jalal opened his eyes slowly and soothing sunrays fell on his face. He didn't feel very much pain.
Infact, as he woke up, he felt quite at peace and his wounds were healing at fast pace.
His eyes went on Jodha who was lying beside him, He smiled by seeing her sleeping peacefully.
He saw his wounds were cleaned up, and treated well. He knew this must be Jodha who did this. He felt very happy.
Suddenly, something striked his mind. He remembered the scene of the day before. He remembered that she was hiing something from him.
Immediately, he turned around to Jodha and as soon he touched her.. He was in GREAT SHOCK.
She was very cold and pale. He checked for her pulse which was almost nil. He untied her dupatta and saw her lower back..which shocked him to the core...
He saw that Her back had been brutally bruised by the tiger. The skin had been scrapped off. She had lost a lot of blood.
He understood everything..Why Jodha was trying to hide..SHe knew she would die.. WHy did she still did so much for me?
He cried bitterly seeing her in this condition. He tied dupatta again, took her in his arms,, adjusted himself and Jodha on horse
and rode the horse faster than ever towards his Mahal..His eyes glowed with fear and determination..
Jalal and Jodha had reached the Palace. Everyone including people, ministers, Begums, Maham Anga, Hameeda Begum etc. all were shocked to see both of their states.
They saw how badly they were injured especially Jalal. They all were unaware of Jodha's injury. Ruqaiya was fuming with jealousy. Jalal held Jodha in her arms, he was still lost in a trance beyond repair.
He went straight into Jodha's chamber and ordered everyone to stay away in loud voice. His voice had anger.
He called the the Doctors and allowed Jodha's 2 Dasis to stay there. He watched Jodha's face which was so calm amd peaceful.
He had never felt such pain before. His eyes had a fear of loss. He begged for first time. He said - Humari Jodha ko bacha li jiye.
Inhe kuch nahi hona chahhiye"
Moti and Reva were surprised and focussed on how Jalal said " HUMARI JODHA" ...
They prayed to krishna to save their Jodha. Doctors cleaned her wound. They were really shocked to see that Jodha had been deeply wounded. They put the herbs and necessary medicine on her wounds. They wrapped her wound.
Jalal was watching each and every move.
Moti said - Gustakhi maaf Shahenshah lekin aapko bhi bahut aaram ki zarurat hai!
Jalal didnt say anything. He didnt want to leave Jodha even for one second. But then, He will just go and come soon so that
he can care for her better.
Jalal, before leaving room, asked the doctors about Jodha, they said It is very critical condition but they will do their 200%
to save her.
Jalal tears rolled down and he left the room.
As he moved out of room, He saw everyone standing out in Garden. They had many questions. But he didnt pay any attention.
He also saw Maham Anga, and looked at her with highly angered eyes. Maham noticed this. She was fearful.
Jalal went straight in his room. Doctors came to attend him. They examined him and applied all necessary medicines
on his wounds.
What they said after examination made Jalal even more sorry. They said - Shahenshah! Although you have a lot of injuries but we couldnt find any serious injury. All your injuries have already healed to high extent. This is nothing but Allah's blessing that your inner strength healed your injuries. We have applied some more medicines just to make you completely alright."
Shahenshah was lost in thoughts. Why did she do this? WHy she saved me when she was also dying? How can she leave me?
He freshened up and went straight into Jodha's Chamber. He saw the highly tensed faces of Doctors. Moti and Reva were crying bitterly
in a corner.
He asked with loudest voice ever - Kya hua?? Aap log aise kyun ro rahe hain?
Doctors trembled. They said - Maaf kijiyega Shahenshah! Hum Begum Jodha ko nahi bacha paye...
WHat he heard was what he never wanted to think, never wanted to hear!! He stood there still!! Motionless!
Time had stopped for him. He smiled. He looked at Doctors, Moti and Reva with a happy face. Tears rolled down his eyes.
He said - Aisa kabhi nahi ho sakta!! Acha mazak hai lekin humein zara bhi pasand nahi aya!!š
He went near Jodha who lying lifelessly. She has proven to him that She was always right and he was always wrong.
He pulled up Jodha and hugged her. He was still smiling. As he hugged her, he closed his eyes.
*** DREAM STATE*** (I know guys,,,too much..lol)
Jodha in white attire - Hamara samay aa chuka hai Shahenshah! Hum behad khush hain ke hum apki jaan bacha sake. Humse hui
saari galtiyon ke liye hamein maaf kijiye ga.
Jalal(with tears and anger) - Nahin!! Tum humein aise chodkar nahin jaa sakti! Abhi humein tumse muafi mangi hain. Apni galtiyon
ka paschaptap karna hai. Agar humne sahi kadam uthaya hota to aap yeh galat kadam kabhi nahi uthati!! Rukjaiye.. He held her very tight.
Jodha - Ab kuch nahi ho sakta Shahenshah! Humein Jaana hoga..She tried to free herself from his grip But she was unable to do so.
Jalal - Aap chahe jitni koshish karle..Lekin hum apko nahin jaane denge!! He held her more tight!
***DREAM STATE OVER ***
Jalal opened his eyes and he could feel heartbeat near his chest. His happiness knew no bounds.
(Ishq hai vo Ehsaas, Ishq hai vo Juzbaat.. In BG)
He said - Jodha zinda hain...Jaldi inhe dekhiye.š
The doctors checked her and they were surpised and happy. They said- Only Power of Love can do this.
They checked her pulse which was very low. They did their best treatment.
Jalal cried with happiness.
After sometime, Doctors said - Shahenshah!! Begum Jodha ki haalat mein ab sudhar hai! Badhai Ho!!šš
He was very happy. He was never as happy as he was today!!He asked himself - What is happening to me? Why I care for her so much
when I hate her..No I cant hate her.. I..I Love her?? WHat?? I love her??
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PLz yaaron...Koi to like karo..šš
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