CHAPTER 72
On The same night Hra was sitting near the window of her own rom, she was looking at the moon in the sky . The moonlight was falling on Hira's face , it was making her beautiful, her face is looking beautiful , but her eyes were filled with sadness . jalal entered Hira's room , he is amazed by Hira's maturity. He went to Hira and then put his hand on Hira's shoulder .Hira looks at Jalal and she smiled-
Hira- sehensha you are here, It has been a long and emotional and tarring day . Jalal sat near Hira begum and hold her hand.
Jalal- For me come on Hira Begum , it was a emotional roller-coaster ride . I am glad you handed it very well . You now honestly I was very tensed when you closed the door of your room. I thought you will harm yourself .
Hira- You know Sehensha I may have done that, if I have known this truth two years back .
Jalal- Dn't say that Hira Begum . You mean a lot to me , not only as a wife , but as a queen . you don't know Hira begu, you jhave your effect on me as a life partner, as a queen as well .
Hira- I sai wuld hae done that. But you stopped me.
Jalal- How I stopped you Hira Beum? Jalal camr a bit closer to Hira as well. Hira smiled and said-
Hira- You also have not been brought up by your biological parents. They were also helpless , but you never thought of dyeing . you lived and you took responsibility of many things and many people . at least I am luckier , when I was playing around, you was fighting a tough battle for existence . But the most precious thing which stooped me , from doing it is love . Your love Sehensha
Jalal- He was removing the Jewelleries from Hira's Hair , I am glad you understood that how much I love you Hira Begum, I love you more than anyone else. You don't know how I felt without you. Hira put her head on Jalal's chest.
Hira- Sehnsha you Know I use to go the temple to say sorry to my god and every day I use to think that I will kill myself. Many times I use to think this will be my final day and I will kill myself , I could not kill myself, because every time I could see your sad face in my Imagination . your eyes was filled with tears . More than anything I was scared. Jalal was gently holding Hira . Hira continued I was scared that if I commit suicide , in my next birth as a punishment I will be deprived from your love , and don't want that Sehensha . Jala's eyes was closed he want to forget everything, the truth of Hira , Panchana , Agra , Administration everything .
Hira said- Sehensha you know then came the day, I decided that Tis is it I am going to die no matter what , I as going to the jungle so that any wild animal can hunt me, but then I met Panchanan . Whn Hira took Panchana's name Jalal opened his eyes, he dd not say anything He wanted to know what Hira feels.
Sehensha I met him and I felt irritated , I thught when I have decided to kill myself, when the shadow of my past came in front of me , what he wants? But when he Said he wants to meet me, a voice came from my Hand I which said Give him a chance , trust me it will decide the path of your life. The voice was right .
Nezt day I went to meet Panchanan and trust Sehensha , I was not feeling existed at all . I met him and the first blow came to me . Sehsnah man thinks that women don't know anything it's easy to trap them . But it is not true, I know Lalita was agints this first meeting and also other meetings we had, but I wanted to test myself, my love for you . I am sure I was meeting a person who I have Known bfore, that;s it. More meetings made me more sure that you are much more than superior than Panchana. Jalal was feeling proud, but he want to Listen to Hira, he can spent The whole night listening to hira. H is ready to know his Hira Begum in a complete different view . Hira said- Sehensha you will nt say anything?
Jalal- Hira Begum I want to listen to you, I want you to speak your heart out . I want to know what made you meet panchana n ever and ever again. Hira gave a sighand started again
Hira- I am nt saying you are superior in terms of money or elegance , you are no daubt, but you are a much better human being. You let me keep my religion , more over than that you never forced me to love you, you never forced any Kind of desires on me. You are a powerful man you would have forced sour elf on me very easily , but you didn't. You use to describe it as an ignorance which you showed to me, but actualy it was your selfless and pure love which you had for me .
Every time I met him, you seemed much grater than him, it made me proud that I am your wife. But then I realised that it is wrong, as it is giving a wrong massage to Panchana, he might think something wrong about my actions. And I was right , he was becoming possessive . Lalita thought that I did not knew what I was getting into, but I knew exactly what I was dong? But I was surprised to Learn that Vishakha was provoking me to meet Panchan, In fact she use to keep my way clear Iwhenever I was meeting pancahana . So decided to stop it . The day I decided that I will meet him for the last time . I went to meet him, but I realise that it is nt going to be easy for me to ignore him, You know what I feel Sehensha someone is backing him. I know what ever I said you will not believe me. In this world any husband will not take it as easily, but I swear my intentions where clear .
When you flowed me and I went to meet panchana I wished to caught both of us, I wish you could hear what I said- but you did not came in front of us . Now I don't know sehsnah how I can deal with it. Things are going out of my Hand , I know he is being operated by someone else . From childhood he use to get Influenced by people very easily . He has been trouble in the [ because of this nature, but he never tried to rectify himself.
Sehensha I want to save him as a friend, I know someone is using him and he/she is very influential otherwise think how he can cheat the security . I am getting scared now something very wrong is going to happen . I am not feeling very good Jalal opened his eyes and said-
Jalal- I know hira Begum you know it is wrong , may be you had my love in your heart, but totest yourself and your love you took a wrong path, but I know you are innocent , not only because you confessed everything, but I have invested the whole matter with the help of my spies. Hira lift her head fro Jalal's Chest and Looked at jalal . Jalal continued. Hira Begum I am Sehsha I have to keep atrack of everyone, even right now I know Salima Begum, Rukayiya Beguam, Amii Jaan , Rahim is fine , and I am aware of there activities > Hira had tears in her eyes, jalal said why are you crying Hira Begum? I know I have not did anything wrong . you had opportunities but you never cheated me not for a single moment , you just wanted to investigate the matter by your oen. I know you have an adventurers side to you, but sometimes things are more complicated than simple adventure .
Hira- I am not crying because you knew everything, I am happy that kanha listened to my prayers and you came Her at the right time.
Jaal- Hira Begum I have few information, but I cannot punish anyone without any evidence , I have to gather the proof and for that I want his confection , To get his confession I need your help for that .
Hira- Just order me Sehensha what I have to do. I wi everything what you say?
Jala- You have entered this conspiracy unknowingly, but now you will play an important part to end it . You will do hat I say. I know you will not support my plan as a wife? But trust me I know what I am doing. You just have to follow my instructions , just trust me as a husband and as a King. Hira lookd at Jala wiped her tears from her eyes.
Hira_ I will do what ever you say Sehensha, I know You cannot be wrong , I know you will take a well thought and analysed step Jalal kissed Hira's forehead-
Jalal Thanks for rusting me Hira Begum. One more thing you will discus anything into it. our plan with anyone, I hope you understand what I am saying.
Hira I knowYou don't want to Involve my near once into this matter . I also don't want that so I will keep my mouth shut .
Jalal- Thank you Hira Begum, listen to my plan , Jalal gave Hira an brief of his plan, but he kept a main part hidden from her .
Hira- How can I do it Sehsnsha ? You know what you are saying?
Jalal- I know Hira Begum, but you have to trust me. You Know how much I am possessive about you . If I am saying it to you there must be some reason. Hira gave Jala a tight hug.
Hira- bYou really I want mr to do this then fine, I will do it, but remember, my character will be judged by everyone.
Jalal- Nobody will judge you , no one will no anything , You are my wife no one has the right to judge you. I will handle everything trust me . Tomorrow is your birthday , trust me this day will be turning point in your life , ThE voice of your heart is true , Your visits to Amber is going to change many peoples lives forever.
Hira- I trust you Sehsha . Jala smiled and gave a passionate kiss to Hira, Then they both Hugged each other and fell asleep .
NEXT MORNING
it was indeed a special day in Hira's life , SHE WAS GOING TO SPET HER Birthday with her family , her original family. They have arranged for a big function but before that there will be Tula Daan, pooja and other functions. The dasis's wre helping Hira to dress up , but she was worried about a thing also . It has been a while she did not saw Jalal . She is worried as she and jalal had made a plan a they are going to work towards the plan, in fact there plan will start from today. Hira was very nervous about it. Bu she did not let anyone no that . Hira was finalyy done by her dress up Lalita looked at her and said-
Lalita- rani saa just have a look at yourself in the mirror . Your beuty can memories anyone . I am sure Sehensha will not be able to take his eyes off from you.
Hira- I wish but I haven't seen him from this morning.
Lalita- He and raja saa is busy with a diplomatic meeting . Just then Mainawati entered her room everyone did paranam to her Hira touched her feet . Mainawati Hugged her daughter .
Mainawati- Beti saa you are looking very beautiful. She gave a kala tika behind her right ear and said- Beti you are looking very beautiful. Now come with me we have to address the commons of Amber from the roof top , Your Baba saa is going to make the main announcement of the day.
Hira- maa saa I am very tensed . Do I really have to attend is function. I can't do it , How will I face the people of Amber?
Mainawati_ You will face them and don't worry. You are a princess a queen it is in your blood. She hold Hira's hand- Now come with me everyone is there including Sehensha . Hira's face brightened up when she heard jalal's name. Mainawati smiled and took her to the roof top. When Hira was stepping on the steps few people wre showering flowers, and others were standing and there eyes were on the floor. Hira went on the roof top with Mainawati . Before then reached the main Venue Mainawati covered Hira's face with ghunghat . Both them reached the roof top , Hira saw that Jalal , Raja Bharmal, her other two brother and her two sisters are standing there . Hira stood beside Jalal and sh gave a smile to jalal , Jalal could not take his eyes off from Hira but he does not have time for all of this now, the announcement is very vital. Raja Bharmal cleared his throat and started his speech
Raja Bharmal Khamma ghani to all the people of Amber. As all of you know, today is a special, from last 20 years this day has been celebrated in Amber. All of you are invited everyone on ths day . As all of you know this day is the birth day of the eldest princess of Amber. All of you have never seen her before , but every year, all of you participate in the ceremony and tula daan and you give gifts to her , but today I want to introduce her to all of you. It is your love that brought my daughter to me . I know all of you want o see her face but as now she is married her face could not been shown in front of everyone, butall of you know her. Just then Raj Vaidya stood beside raja Bharamal . Raja Bharmal looked at Vaidya and smiled. She is been away from us but she has been brought up beautifully. She is been brought up by my Raj Vaidya,. Everyone was talking which raja Bharmal's specah for a while , Raja bahramal raised his hand and said Shant and everyone stoped talking . She is Hira Kuwari, yes hse is the eldest princess of Amber. I had to sent her to our raj Vaidya's house for some specific reasons. But now I have got my Daughter back and I am very happy, we wanted to share our happiness with all of you, because we know all of you love our eldest princess like we love our own daughter. Today is her birth ay just shower your blessing on her .
Hira was standing there her hands were getting cold, her feet were trembling . Jalal hold Hira's hand . His hand was warm Hira looed at jalal , jalal said-
Jala- Relax Hira begum I am with you . Just enjoy this moment this is your moment , jalal looked at the crowed and said- Look everyone is here for you. All of them love you, they loved you before, but now they love you more . Hiar gave a bright smile to jalal.
Bharmal was saying- Just keepyour love and join us for the celebrations , As it is a double celebration of my youngest daughter Shivani and also I have got my oldest daughter back. Now all of you will take your leave. Enjoy the day khamma ghani Raja Bharmal did a pranam , Hira and everyoneelse also did a pranam, then all of them left the roof top. When Hira was going down stairs she saw that people wanted to meet her once., but they are not allowed to meet her. The day passed with Pooja before the lunch Toola Daan was happening . Hira was siting on the Tula made by hold and on the other part of toola Crop , cloths, coins were being measured , people were excited to see her. Hira was sitting on the toola like a obedient girl. This ceremony took almost two hours, jala was watching all of this and enjoying this. He is glad that finally Hira is accepting her truth with a haopy heart . After the ceremony ended Hira was about to go inside when a common man came close to her and he started saying-
Common man- I just want to touch your hand once. I have seen you before . I knew you are very special can I touch you once please. Hira got scared she wanted to go but that man hold her wrist . Hira was shocked by this action . The solders came and arrested the man and took him away and he was shouting-
Common man- I don't care anymore . I have touched you for once, I just wanted to meet you for once . I have no regrets in my life anymore . Hira got very scared and then she left the function. The whole day passed in the evening Hira was in her room she was walking restlessly . She was scared about the first step of the plan , as well as she did not knew how jalal will react to the event which happened in the time of Tula daan . jalal came in Hira's room he smiled when he saw Hira. Hira came running to Jalal-
Hira- Sehensha where have you been. I was so worried , Sehnehsa in the afternoon. Jalal put his finger on Hira's lips relax Hira begum just forget about all of this it's time you meet panchana you have to meet him.
Hira- Sehensha how can I do it? I won't be able to do it . Jalal kissed Hira's forhea and then touched her lips again and then he gave Hira a deep kiss and said
Jalal- Hira begum . You are a brave girl, I need your help, won't you help me? Hira looked at Jalal and said-
Hira- I hope I can meet your expectation .
Jalal- I know you will. He looked at Hira and said now go and remember he should not know that you are going by a plan. Hira touched jala's feet . she covered her face with Guhnghat and left for her secrete meeting with Panchana. She meet Vishakha at the end of the secrate tunnel
Vishakha- he is waiting for you. He is getting impatient .
Hira- I also can't waite to meet him let's go . Hira and Vishkha went to meet Panchana in the dark forest . Hira saw that panchana was under a tree he looked at Hira she was tired yet she was looking beautiful . Panchana looked at Her and showed fake anger to her
Panchana- were have you been . I am waiting for you . oday was a very eventful day for you . Your life changed in a moment. You were busy with your new found family members ? Hira sat beside panchana and said casually
Hira- I was with Sehensha we were having a conversation about a political matter.
Panchana(Laugh) Really he takes your advice? I mean any king does take his queen's advice?
Hira- I don' know about others but Sehnsha value sensible advise. Sehensha is much ahead of his times.
Panchana- May be , I think you are blowing it too much. You sound like a aww stuck wife .
Hira- yes I am . I wish I never had a preconception about him before I got married to him.
Panchana- Really ! do you even know that what he has done to the man who tried to come close t you? Hira remembered the incident which took place on this afternoon .
Hira- No I don't know what has happened to him? I think he has been given a mear punishment . Panchana Gave an angry look to Hira
Panchana- really go and ask your Sehensha what has happen to him?
Hira- If you hav raised the topic tell me what has happen to him?
Panchana- The solders of Raja saa has cut his both hands. Raja saa did not wanted to punish him like this, but your husband said that- You are a Mughal queen and no one has the right to tuch you. If this happened in Agra he would have killed him .
Hira- No Sehensha can not be so brutal . Panchana said-
Panchana- yes he is . He will not forgive anyone who try to come close to you. Some times I think I should tell him that there was a time when our parents wanted both of us to get married . I want to see his reaction on his face. Hira stood up and she had anger in her face.
Hira- You want to do it? go ahead . trust me you will only risk your life. Sehensha will never judge me on your words .
Panchana- Oh really d you think he really cares , he has many wives. To him you are just a trophy which he has got in his shelf, and he will be bored of you he will forget you.
Hira- Enough I have controlling myself because I have known you from childhood but that does not mean you have the right to insult the Sehenhsa- E- Hind.
Panchana- stood up and said- He has made you a a true queen. You have the arrogance and attitude of a queen. My Hira is lost in the expensive cloths and Jewellery. But I want to find her again. Lt's run away . I know you don't love him. You have been through a lot , just think about it. Hira looked at Panchanan and took a pause.
Hira - When I needed you badly you was not there for m and now yo want me to run away with you. Don't make things difficult for me .
Panchana- I know I have been a looser. I am sorry for that I will make it up to you, just give me one chance. Hira looked at Him again-
Hira- I have to think about it , things have changed , now I am somebodies wife. I have to think .
Panchana- I promise You will not regret your decititon. Pancahan tried to touch Hira's hand , but she refused him Hira said-
Hira- Time for me to go. Next two days we will not be able to meet each other. I have few functions in my family.
Panchana- I will wait for our next meeting. I hope you will give me a possetive answer . Hira left the place panchana was looking at her she got lost in the dark. Hira came back with the same way, she did not say anything to Vishkha, though Vishakha asked her many times what she said to Panchana , but Hira refuse to comment . Hira came back to Jalal and hugged him tight .
Jalal- Welcome back Hira Begum, I am glad that you are back to me.
Hira- Sehensha Panchana said that he wants to Jaal put his finger on Hira's lips.
Jalal- I know everything Hira begum, some people kept an eye on you, so you don't have to repeat anything . Hira looke at jala and said
Hira- Sehensha may I ask you something? Will you answer me honestly?
Jala- Yes ask me. Hira and jala sat on the bed. Hira ho;ld Jalal's hand
Hira- Sehensha what happened to that man who tried to touch me? What punishment is given to him? Jalal smiled and made Hira lie on the bed . jalal and Hira have to consumed their marriage yet, butJalal do touch Hira , he wants Hira to prepair herself mentally > Jalal removed the cloth from her chest and jala kissed Hira's neck .
Jalal- Hira begum, he was just a common man and he has got the much deserved punishment. I am glad he told you everything . You inly belong to me Hira begum you are only mine. Hira adjusted her pallu and said-
Hira- I know I belong to you. I know what he has done is absolutely wrong, but the punishment is too much.
Jalal- No it is the correct punishment . Hira went to her side of bed and said I am feeling very sleepy.
Jalal- Always remember hira begu, no one have the right to touch you . And if anyone tries to do that I will kill that person.
Hira- You know Sehenhsa there is only one thing that scares me . Your anger sehnsha , you just lost it when you are angry.
Jalal- I know Hira begum and you should no that nobody is perfect, even not a Sehensha . I have a gift for you.
Hira said in a casual tone- What gift? Jalal opened a box which was kept on the side table of the bed jalal opened the box and gave a pace of paper to Hira. This is a letter from Rukayiya Begum she wrote it to you. I wanted to give you before , but then I thought it will be a perfect birth day gift for you . Hira took the letter and started reading it.
Jalal- Good night Hira begum. Hira said good night and started reading the letter-
Hira begum Adab , I am writing this letter, as I thought you will come back soon and I will give this news to you by myself, but as yu are taking long I am writing this news in this letter . I am going to b a Ammi jaan soon, yes hira begum I am with child . Your prayers has been answered I am with Sehensha's child. I wanted to share this good news with you face to face, but I can't hide this news anyome. Please come back Hira begum I need you, I need a true friend. I know no one in the haram is very happy, they may kill my babay in jealousy. I need someone who will be happy in my happiness, who can take care of me. I know I am being selfish I know you are angry with jalal . But this is my request come back to Agra if not for jala but fpr me . Then Hira see a different kind of writing
Adab Hira begum I am writing in behalf on Rahim. Rahim is missing you a lot he has became stubborn. He does not listen to anyone. He says I will go to Amber and bring back Choti ammi jaan , He has tried to escape the fort to start his jourey to Amber. As a mother I am being selfish as a mother , but please come back if not for Sehensah then for your son. I know you love him not less than me . Then Hira see a different paragraph with a immature writing .
Choti Ammi jaan I know you want to come back to Agra , but you hav lost your way to Agra. I will bring you back. But Ammi Jaan is not letting me go . Please comeback choti ammi jaan I miss your bedtime stories , I can't sleep without them. Pease come back . Hira finished reading the letter and wiped her tears. HIra looked at jala and said
Hira- Thank you for not giving me the letter before if you had then...
Jalal- then you would have thought that am blackmailing you emotionally . Hira hugged Jalal and said-
Hira- I want to go bck to Agra as soon as possible . P,ease just take me to Agra.
Jalal- Just two more days Hira Begum then e will go back to Agra. Now just sleep . Jala hug Hira again and kissed her forhead , They fall asleep .
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