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CHAPTER : 11.1 : A RESPONSIBLE MISTAKE :
{Manyata's POV} That bast*rd STANLEY - how dare he dream of getting his hands on MY FAMILY'S LEGACY! Devgarh, belonged to my fore-fathers and it will remain with us for a thousand more years! I'll be damned if that PIG get's his way - just because of a mere technicality!
Uday says that HE WILL GO TO TEXAS AFTER HIS WORK IN JAIGARH IS DONE ... but that will be too late! The last few times - Uday and I talked , he never spoke about the money ... is it because he hasn't got it yet? That bank-manager was on vacation - maybe THAT'S causing the delay!
Uday is busy attending to his own Riyasat! I am the CROWNED PRINCESS OF DEVGARH ... Devgarh is MY RESPONSIBILITY! I had taken vows to "PROTECT" my Kingdom; and to do WHATEVER IT TAKES to save it.
She clutched onto the TITLE-DEEDS of the Texas Ranch ... This property holds immense sentimental value to me - it started of as MY HIDE-OUT, then it became HOME TO MY DAUGHTER AND ME! Its market-value has doubled ... maybe even tripled due to the discovery of oil; but to me - it's priceless! You can have it Stanley ... I'll happily give it to you; if it would mean US NEVER SEEING OR HEARING FROM YOU EVER AGAIN!
She closed her eyes for a moment ... all she could hear was , Stanley's mad laughter : What did that idiot think? That he has already won? No way... not as long as I'm around! {End of POV}
She immediately dialled a number ... Hello, this is Yuvraani Manyata, I'd like to charter Maharaj Giriraj's Private-Jet. How soon can u get it fuelled? I want to go to Australia. Stanley Phillips had relocated to Sydney, Australia; and Manyata decided to personally deliver the property-papers in his hand. Unfortunately, in her determination ... she forgot 1 VERY IMPORTANT DETAIL - pregnant woman (especially those in their final trimester), were not allowed to take flight. It would be detrimental to the health of the unborn child!
The only person Manyata told about her plans, was Jai. But, even Jai; wasn't too thrilled about it : What about TINY, Jiji? Manyata tried convincing Jai to manage the Baby in her absence ... but she refused. Jai was extremely scared of the ramifications of Uday finding out what they were up to.
Look Jai, Uday is tied up elsewhere. Our time is running out. I won't take long. I'll go to Australia ... hand over these papers ... get back on the plane; and I'm certain that I'll be back BEFORE Uday gets back! Jai didn't look convinced : No Jiji - it's a bad idea ... COUNT ME OUT!
Manyata was infamous for her stubbornness ... once she had an idea firmly set in her mind - NOTHING or NOBODY COULD CHANGE IT!
She used a breast-pump to extract milk for Udita. The full bottle was kept on top of a note , addressed to Jai. Manyata hugged the Baby and kissed her : Mamma needs to go somewhere ... but Mamma will be right back - be a good girl for your maasi , OK! Mamma loves you Baccha ... Love you very much! Udita held her mother tightly as Manyata passed her to Jai : It's her bath-time Jai ... WOULD YOU?
When Jai took Udita for her bath ... Manyata snuck out of the mansion. She carefully concealed her face in her scarf, so as not to reveal her identity; hailed a taxi and got off at a private-airstrip on the outskirts of Mumbai ... where the private-jet , awaited her arrival. As she sat on the reclining chair, she thought to herself ... Everyone will be so proud of me!
The pilot noticed Manyata's pregnant stomach; but was too afraid to ask the Princess if she had obtained the Doctor's permission for taking this flight. He just assumed that she had ; as NO MOTHER would intentionally put their child's health in danger.
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Ya!, Uday bluntly answered his cell. He was in a foul mood all morning. Manyata had woken him up at 5 ... telling him something about OIL at their Texas Ranch. THEN , he discovered his daughter's photograph being splashed on all the web-sites - he was livid ; FIRSTLY - for his family's INVASION OF PRIVACY ... SECONDLY - Because the FEMALE FOLK went out without their bodyguards.
Uday Banna , Main Rajjat ; Yuvraani Manyata ne ... ... ... , he began telling how Manyata deviously snuck out of the mansion and eventually embarked on a plane to Australia. Uday's fingers folded into a fist and tightened by their own accord ; as the anger in him rose to unfathomable heights. F*CK!, he screamed out and swiped all the contents on his desk, to the floor.
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Awww - u smell so lovely Tiny! , Jai told for Udita as she overlooked 1 of the servants, dressing the Baby. Now your Mom will feed you ... then u can have a nice, long nap! As Jai walked into Manyata's room, she noticed the bottle and the note : JAI - I KNOW YOU DON'T APPROVE OF WHAT I'M DOING ... BUT I FEEL IT'S RIGHT! PLEASE INFORM ALL AT HOME, THAT I'M PUTTING AN END TO THIS STANLEY PHILLIPS MATTER - ONCE AND FOR ALL!!! TAKE CARE OF UDITA ... PLEASE JAI! GIVE HER LOTS OF ATTENTION AND LOTS OF LOVE - DON'T LET HER FEEL, I'M NOT THERE!
Every family-member was angry with Manyata. None approved of her doings! DS was particularly worried about Uday's reaction ... knowing his temper; ALL HELL WOULD SURELY BREAK LOOSE!
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Hi Uday - what a surprise! So nice to hear from you ... what can I do for you? , a woman pleasantly answered her phone. Ranju, I need a favour. Can u freeze one of my assets ... it's a Ranch in Texas. in the name of Mrs Manyata Singh! ,Uday got to the point fast and the lady agreed to assist him immediately.
Uday's lawyer, Mr Sanjay Khurana had suffered a heart-attack ... and was in hospital. In his absence , his niece; Ranjana Travis, was doing all his legal work. The girl was more famous in the social-circle; but did have a more-than-adequate LLB degree to her name. She also happened to be an old, college-mate of Uday's.
Uday had predicted what Manyata was up to and decided to put a spanner in her works. No way was he going to let his wife "throw away" the massive fortune that had just come their way! He had his own way of dealing with Stanley ... and if he could help it - Stanley wouldn't even SMELL A SINGLE DIME from the Royals.
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Uday stared for the longest time at his ringing mobile. The caller ID, stated JAI. A quick glance at his watch; showed that it was 5 hours since Manyata left Mumbai. So ... they FINALLY decided to inform me , that MY WIFE has LEFT THE COUNTRY! What were they doing all this time ... preparing their dialogues? , he angrily wondered. The phone stopped ringing.
After 2 minutes, Jai rang him again. WHAT?! , Uday barked ... giving Jai a shock. Ji-ju ... who , ummm , aap ... Jiju , she stuttered, while Uday just smirked to himself ... here comes the histrionics! Jai - FOREVER THE DRAMA-QUEEN! This ought to be good , he smiled and got more relaxed on his chair, even putting his feet atop the table.
Say it Jai ... is there something u want to tell me? , he asked in a cynical tone. Jiju , it's TINY. Baby is very sick! , she sobbed; making Uday stand in a split-second. What happened to her? Where is she? Where's Dr Uncle? What did he say? Jai - what's wrong with Udita? , Uday blurted out a number of questions as panic gripped him. It started when Jiji went ... , before Jai could say more - Uday cut her off , Jai - I don't want to know about your sister ... just tell me about my daughter! , he yelled and at once Jai knew, that uday knew EVERYTHING! Tiny has a fever after continuously crying for her mother. Her temperature and blood-pressure has spiked. Doctor Uncle says that we might have to hospitalise her. Uday didn't reply to her ... he was already in his car - speeding out of Jaigarh!
CHAPTER : 11.2 :
Mamma , come ... goo-gal. Mamma , come ... goo-gal , Udita mumbled in her semi-conscious state. What she was trying to say , was : "MAMMA , COMA BACK - I'LL BE A GOOD GIRL!" Unnati, who had come there to check up on her sister-in-law and niece, was devastated seeing Udita's condition ... and couldn't stop crying, each time the Baby called out for Manyata.
Jai was a little stronger, she kept dabbing a wet face-towel on the Baby's face and arms. Unfortunately ... THAT was not working. I hoped her fever would break by now ... I really didn't want it to come to this , Doctor Uncle told as he began setting up a saline-drip for her. Jai's "bravery" succumbed when she saw the needle Doctor Uncle was going to insert into Udita's arm. She buried her face into Jaggat's chest, just as Udita was to be pricked.
A heavy gust of wind blew in, as the door flung open ... and there, stood a frantic Uday. Not bothering with formalities, Uday rushed to his daughter's side - Hey Baby Girl , hi my Doll - see Paapa is here! Open your eyes Baccha. He took her in his arms, but got petrified, feeling her burning body. Mamma, come ... goo-gal. Sweet-heart, your Mamma is not here ... but Paapa is! You be a good girl and open your eyes. Uday began tearing, seeing his daughter fretting for Manyata. All in the room, that had maintained their composure thus far - broke down upon seeing Uday!
Doctor Uncle placed a reassuring hand on Uday's shoulder, at the same time - signalling that it was time to inject the drip. No Doctor Uncle - I don't want holes in my Baby's body. Uday took the Baby into the bathroom, and held her under a cold-shower.
The effort turned fruitful, even though; it was a fluke on Uday's part. All smiled when Doctor Uncle announced that Udita's fever broke. Within the next half-hour, the child opened her eyes and gave the widest smile, seeing her father in front of her. Paapa , she threw her arms around Uday's neck and held him for as long as she could. Hossy - see Paapa , she told to Jaggat. Nithi - my Paapa , she showed off to Unnati. How Paapa? , she asked Uday. Awww, I'm fine Lovey! Paapa was very worried about you ... Paapa is so, so happy that you're better now , he kissed her chubby cheeks. Paapa ... TIP-TOP!, she rocked her head from 1 shoulder to the other. Oh! You're "TIP-TOP", huh ; who taught u that? Jedhini!
Jai, who was happily witnessing the father/daughter scene; suddenly realised Udita took HER name. Tiny , you're supposed to say MAASI ... NOT MY NAME! Jedhini , the Baby repeated with a giggle and quickly hid her face in her father's neck. Jijusa , please tell her ... , while Jai was still talking - Uday carried his daughter and walked out of the room.
Uday played lovingly with his child in the lounge; but ignored EVERYONE ELSE IN THE MANSION. Even DS , was on the receiving end of Uday's frosty attitude. All had to bear Uday, because of the pent-up anger; he felt towards Manyata. Dada - please don't do this. These are YOUR IN-LAWS as well as MINE ... Don't blame them for what Bhabhisa did. Uday just glared at her ... if she wasn't HIS OWN SISTER; she definitely would've got a mouthful from him! Unnati passed Uday the milk-bottle - Dada, Baby hasn't had anything since Bhabhisa left. Uday tried feeding Udita, but she pushed it away; saying : Mamma! She wanted Manyata's milk - NOT THIS! Baccha , this is Mamma's milk ... taste it! She sipped at bit and smiled, then continued drinking from the bottle. Halfway through, Uday took the bottle from her ... We'll keep some for tomorrow, OK Pari? Udita answered with a loud burp and her father raised an eye-brow at her. Seeing her sweet, toothy grin thereafter ; Uday couldn't give her the "BAD MANNERS" lecture.
Dada , are u really THAT angry with Bhabhisa? WHAT!!! Or are u hiding behind this angry front ... when in actuality, u are worried about her and Virat? Chotti, I am worried about Manyata and MY SON - but that doesn't mean I'm not angry at what Manyata did! And what did she do Dada ... she just took a step to protect her kingdom. She's doing what any responsible Yuvraani would do. And ... what about being a RESPONSIBLE MOTHER!? , Uday grunted.
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