In a small kingdom outside Kashmir lived a King and a Princess. The kingdom had been under the rule of the King since his father had died years ago and the King wished his daughter would rule over it one of these days. But there was a condition his daughter had to marry within a year as per the rule and the wish of his forefathers. The present King also fufillled the wish of his parents and now it was the turn of his daughter.
Princess Mouni was discussing her future with her father
Pitaji this is unfair how will I find someone to marry within a year
Mouni this is the way of our forefathers and I cannot change the rule for you. But I ask you one last time do you have anyone in mind
Mouni did but she was unable to break the news to her father her heart belonged to Prince Mohit whom her father had employed as the General of the Royal Army. Mouni had learnt how to fight from him and how to wield a sword and everything thing else connected with fighting it was her father's wish that Mouni know these things. Mohit needed to pratice one morning and it was quite early Prince Mohit was up at the crack of dawn and he was praticising his moves. He was bare bakced with only a white dhoti around his waist. His Kamarbad was lying on the floor and he only had his sword around him. For the first time he was alone but he had chosen the perfect place to move around he postioned himself right below her window so that Mouni could hear his voice and she did as when Mohit gave instructions to his guard not to disturb him for a few hours Mouni was up. Mouni pulled open her curtains and opened the windows her gaze fell on Mohit and she needed to have a proper look at him. With her eyes still half open she washed her face and mouth and threw open the balcony doors and walked out. Her gaze was drawn to him as was his he was looking up at her searching for her face and shielding his face from the morning sunshine. He spotted her from the corner of his eyes she was looking at his every move and was mesmerised by him . He moved like a Tiger so quiet and stealithy and every move of his made her heart beat like crazy. His rippling muscles shone in the early morning sunshine and she could make out even the sweat pouring down his back. It was like watching a magnificient peacock in all its glory.
Prince Mohit was very well aware that he was being stared at by Mouni and glanced upwards again. Their eyes met for a brief moment and Mouni glance fell down She saw him move his head up and moved back a little bit. But her fingers held on to the railings and he knew that it was her. It was time to go inside but he didn't. He couldn't he had to see her face in the morning. Mouni was too afraid to look down she did finally but he was not there. She peered down and looked everywhere no sign of him.
Where was he. How could he disappear like that
He was right behind and could see the disappointment on her face. The worried look and the way her nose crinckled at the bottom excited him even more.
Mouni he patted her shoulder. Looking for me
She turned around No No
You are lying
Ofcourse not why would I lie . I was looking for my earings that fell down
You are wearing them
She was caught and there was no way out
Would you be angry if I said that I was looking at you unable to tear my gaze away from you
No I wouldn't and why would I be when I love this person very much and want to make her my wife
Wife she blinked her eyes with a smile that kept widening and felt his hand on her back she placed her hands on his bare chest.
Have you talked to Pitaji she asked
No not yet. I tired to a couple of times but that cousin of yours. Prince Rajveer always found a way to take the King away from me
Pitaji was asking me to get married no telling me to get married and he wants me to marry Rajveer and I don't want that to happen as I will kill myself before I let him touch me.
Kill Mouni no don't think like that do you think that I am capable of living if you die I would die the next minute. And why are we talking about it when we should be thinking about our wedding and our children
Children
Ofcourse you want children don't you
Yes with you and only with you
Rajkumari where are you
This has to stop everytime we try to talk we are always disturbed but I have a way. I am seeing you tonight in your room
What how will you come in
Through the window
Window Mohit
I will see you tonight and saying that he jumped down to his balcony
Rajkumari one of her dassis was calling for her
Yes what is it she was irriated at being disturbed and this girl had a knack of doing this all the time
Sorry Rajkumari you need to get dressed that is why I called you
I don't need your help or anyone else's I am capable of getting dressed on my own now please leave me alone
Rajkumari
I said leave
She left and shut the door behind her
A few hours later two of her friends Barkha and Samyuktha came in and found her next to a window . Mouni had just finished painting a picture. She had depicted Mohit carrying a baby girl in his arms
Mouni this is beautiful
Mohit was standing in a garden surrounded by flowers and the little girl was smiling at him
Who is the girl asked Barkha
Our daughter
Daughter what are you saying
I am saying that this is Mohit and Mine daughter
Mouni are you in love with Prince Mohit
Yes
How long
Eversince he came to live with
Just then the door to her room was thrown open it was Prince Rajveer
Mouni Mouni he was drunk and when he was stopped by Samyuktha he slapped her and pushed her head to the wall she fell down unconscious
Samyuktha Mouni went running to her
Rajveer pulled her up so this is whom you want to get married to he pointed his sword at Mohit drawing and threatened to destroy it
Why he loves and you love him what would happen if I do this to his heart he was about to pierce the painting when Mouni stopped him and pushed him away
Oh I see true love well how about I make you mine forever
Rajveer get away from me
How can I when your beauty is like a drug to me
Suddenly a sword comes between them
Rajveer let go off the princess
Princess now she is a Princess to you
Rajveer let Mouni go
No he pulls Mouni by her hair and she winces in pain trying her best to escape
Mohit unable to hear her cry in pain punches Rajveer and pulls Mouni towards and pushes her behind him
How dare you . Rajveer get up in anger and gets into a fight with him
He hits Mohit a couple of times on his face and pushes him to the gorund
Mohit punches him back and finally pins him up against the wall I never want to see you here again otherwise what I am capable of doing you will know.
Have I made myself clear
Yes the digging of Mohit's sword in his shoulder could not be born by Rajveer anylonger. His arm was broken by Mohit yet Rajveer was able to use his right hand and picked up a vase and broke it on Mohit's head. His head starts to bleed heavily as he is dealt a strong blow. Mohit momentarily stumbles back but has still enough energy left in him.
Rajveer is thrown out of the room by Mohit and Mouni comes running to him and hugs him in full view of everyone in the room. Mohit is wounded on his face shoulders and chest and head Mouni tends to his wounds and covers them up all the time tears are falling down her face
Because of me you are hurt . I should never have come into your life
Mouni stop don't say that. We were meant to meet each other and fall in love as for my wounds they will heal in no time now that you have touched them they don't hurt anymore
Her father on hearing this new rushes to his daughter's room and catches Mohit and Mouni together
You are lying Mouni is heard by her father
What do you mean Mohit is caressing her face and wiping away her tears she falls towards him and her tears fall on his chest wound
Her father is happy with her choice but angry that his daughter could not speak her heart out to him. He had always liked Mohit and wanted him to be near his daughter but he never thought that one day he would become his son in law. Now all he had to do was to make his daughter speak to him and he could only think of one way. He would organise a contest between Mohit and Rajveer and the person who won the battle would win the hand of his daughter. The King secretly wanted Mohit to win but the how would he convince his daughter who would not only be angry with him but she would not speak to him for days and not hearing his daughter's voice for days on end worried the him very much
Back in Mouni's room Mohit was still being attended to by Mouni she had now moved him to her bed and forbade him to go anywhere without her permission
Am I being held a hostage here he asked
Yes
What will your friends think about this situation of ours
It has nothing to do with them
Mouni I don't think it is appropriate that I spend the night here alone with you. The king will be shocked to know about this as word will spread
You are in no condition to be by yourself and we are not doing anything wrong
We are not married and I am capable of looking after myself
He got up but then his dizziness got the better of him and laid down again on her bed
Ok you are right but only tonight. Mouni gave him medicines and laid down besides him and went to sleep. In the middle of the night she got up as Mohit was shivering he had a temperature and was burning with fever. The door to her room was locked so that no one could get in and Mouni wanted it this way. She had hot water with her had asked her friend to bring it up with her and she wets the cloth and put it on his forehead. She was up all night and finally in the early hours of the morning Mohit's fever subsided and when he woke up Mouni was lying with her hand on his stomach. She was sleeping beside the bed and he got up and pulled her up and put her down next to him. He was very weak and and unable to walk. They slept besides each other till mid morning until Mouni woke up and found Mohit's face next to her. She touched his forehead he was fine but he needed food.
She got up and dressed. That is not a good colour on you
Mohit you're up and looking directly at me
Yes
Mouni was dressed in a white saree that she wore after her bath before she changed clothes again
She pulled her wet pallu over her bare shoulders and looked away
I was enjoying that sight so much can you remove your pallu again
No Mohit close your eyes and turn around
Make me
Mohit don't move from the bed
Too late Mohit was beside her and kissed her bare shoulder. This is what happens when you don't listen to me
Really then I promise to disobey every command of yours
You have the right only till we are married after that you need to obey me with love
Oh really she was not bothered that her saree was still yet or that her eyes were calling to him with love. The ground was getting wet beneath her as droplets from her hair gathered themselves around her feet. Mouni was getting far to involved in what Mohit was doing to her and she was enjoying herself
Mouni open the door please your Father wants to see you
Now
Now is not a good time
Why you are free
I don't want to leave right now
The reason being
You
What have you done to me. How will I face Pitaji
You look beautiful as ever
I am looking lovelorn lustful I need to gather myself together
I agree with you
You look like a woman in love and your father will guess why without even you telling him
Oh your lips
She stopped him by talking any further. He pulled her fingers away from his lips and kissed them one by one and finally hugged her.
Mouni your father has organised a contest in two weeks time and Rajumar Mohit and Rajveer are going to fight over you
Ofcourse these words fell upon deaf words and these two were busy doing their own and getting lost in each other. Mouni finally saw her father the next morning when news reached him that Rajkumar Mohit was also sharing her room
Mouni is this true is Mohit in your room
Yes Pitaji he is not well and I am looking after him
Maharaj what is this is this true is that MAN in the Rajkumari's room. Sharing her bed
Yes Mouni smiled at Rajveer and the rajkumari wants it that way
Aren't you ashamed of yourself
No infact I am proud of my actions
Maharaj
Pitaji has nothing to do with this decision it is mine and I don't see anything wrong in this at all. I am in love with Mohit and we plan to get married soon
Not if I have anything to do with it. I will marry you after I kill Mohit
Kill you may dream as long as you but in the end Mohit will kill you and wed me
We will see Rajkumari Rajveer threw down his glass of water and a plate of food stomped all over it and shouted at his charioteer to get his horse ready. He was determined to make the Mouni his by any means.
Pitaji you have to stop this now . How could you announce something like this without talking to me first. Don't you know that Mohit was hurt badly by this man how do you expect him to recover in time. It will take time for him to get his strength back
Mouni bte calm down
Calm down how can I. I am terrified at the thought of what is going to happen out there . Rajveer will not play by the rules I know that and you know that. He is going to have his men at every nook and corner when the day comes and they will pounce on Mohit and before you know it Rajveer will make me marry him
Mouni nothing like this is going to happen . I have faith in Rajkumar Mohit don't you
Ofcourse I do and must you ask me something like this. I know Mohit will win but not now he is too weak and has lost blood. Pitaji you need to postpone this competiotion
Postpone but the announcement has been made
Well Mohit is not going to participate then as I am not going to stand by and watch him get hurt again . If you don't do it then I will.
Sainik she called out
Announce to the village that this completion will take place in two months time and not as planned
Rajkumari the people will want to know why
Tell them that the Rajkumari wishes it so
Lekin Rajkumari
Sainik jo mene kaha wohi karo
Ji Rajkumari
Mouni
Pitaji I have to look after Mohit. Mouni walked out from the dining room and went up the stairs to her room. Her instructions not to be disturbed was still being obeyed and no one could enter her room not even her best friends who were desperate to know what was happening inside
Samyukta saw Mouni approach her friend was not smiling but had an angry face
Mouni she ran up to her . What's wrong is it true is Rajkumar Mohit in your room
Yes she was now fed up with so many people asking her questions about Mohit
Lekin Mouni she was stopped by her hand. Mouni opened the door to her room and locked it again. She looked around for Mohit he was still sleeping. He had eaten a little breakfast this morning that was fed by Mouni. And he looked worn out the colour had drained from his face it was a good thing that she had announced a later date. He had time to heal himself. The wounds were a bit better but the bandages needed changing. The vaid would be here soon . The vaid arrived moments later and cleaned and changed the dressings. Mohit moaned in his sleep he was still in pain.
How long will the pain last and why is the head wound taking so long to heal
Rajkumari my medicine is working and the wounds will heal soon
Rakumar Mohit is still weak and you will be unable to look after him all by yourself . I shall ask my wife to help you
No came the firm answer I am capable of doing it. Mouni did not want any other women to touch Mohit
Lekin Rajkumri you also need to take care of yourself
I am fine Vaidji and thank you for coming, The Vaid gave her some more medication and lep as well as fresh bandages and told her what to do. As he will pay another visit in a few weeks time. By that time Mohit should be fine he assured her everything will be fine and left for his home. Mouni told the vaid that word of this should not escape his lips otherwise
Rajkumari I will not breathe a word. Mouni knows that the vaid will stay true to her mind but something is eating her at the back of her mind. How did Rajveer mend his broken arm. And there was not a scratch on his mind. He was hurt badly as Mohit. She asked one of her bodygurards to find out the secret.
Rajkumari it will be risky but I will do it for you
She had turned one of her most trusted men. His name was Shera he had changed it from Bhadra .
Shera any information you find out has to come to me directly
I will do it personally
How long will it take
A few days Rajkumari and Shera took his leave
Mohit heard the conversation but did not talk in front of Shera a divider was hiding his presence as Shera was slightly afraid of Mohit and he waited until Shera left the room and got up slowly. The dizziness was slowly subsiding yet he was still unsteady on his feet. He was about to fall back when Mouni saw him and caught him
Why are you out of bed she demanded and pulled back the covers on him
Mouni you are taking a big risk. Do you realise what will happen when Rajveer realises that you have sent Shera to spy on him
Yes and Shera is going as his right hand man
What
Rajveer is looking for someone. He needs a new army chief and Shera is going there. He wants someone who will obey his every command and do as told. And that man is shera
What happens when he is caught
Shera will be careful and he is only going to be there as per our requirements as soon as he get information he will leave without anyone noticing him
Mouni
Mohit I know what I am doing
Mouni what will I do with you
Anything you like
She smiled and he pulled her to him. What would I do without you and he slept again cradling Mouni . She is happy to be held in the arms of the man she loves and pulls his hand around her even tighter.
Word comes back that Shera has come to see the princess she asks for him to bought up and meets him in the corrider. This time Mohit is standing with him. He finally gets strength and is able to stand up for a little while but loves it when Mouni takes care of him. Which she does all the time and Mohit enjoys very much.
Mohit and Mouni hold hands and sit close together enjoying this very private yet intimate before Mohit spots Shera who seems to be running .
Mouni Shera he says and moves away from her
The timing of Shera . Mohit laughs at her and sits a further apart from her
Rajkumari Shera cannot speak or the first time as he is seeing Mohit face to face and the words seem to be caught in his mouth
Shera what is the matter .
Rajkumari the words leave his mouth but . The Aura surrounding Mohit is so great that Shera falls to the ground
Shera get up please do you have news for me
Yes Rajkumari you were right Rajveer is taking help from someone who knows this palace inside out and someone who is a master at black magic
Black magic who. The thought strikes her ofcourse her step brother
Step brother Rajkumari who is he
Aniket
I will take care of Aniket Rajkumari. Aniket was hauled from his bedroom and totured by Shera and his men before he finally admitted to helping Rajveer.
Time flew by and Mohit was back to normal he was fitter and stronger than before and the day of the contest arrived. Huge crowds assembled and they were all waiting for one man to make an appearance. The king arrived and took his place followed by Princess Mouni.
The conteset was declared open but first the two men needed to see the King and take his permission. The King asked for their names to be announced
Rajkumar Mohit his name was called a couple of times with the crowds chanting as well.
Mohit arrived riding his horse with his battle gear in place. His helmet was being held in his hand and he stopped in front of the stairs and walked up. He took Mouni's hand in his and kissed it right in front of the King who looked away then Mohit bowed his head in front of the King.
Right behind him walked up Rajveer who in an act of foolishness pulled off Mouni's gold dupatta
You insolent beast screamed Mouni how dare you
Mohit eyes were blood red but he controlled his anger when Mouni looked at him. Like her he was also dressed in a gold coloured dhoti and had put on his body armour.
This is my reward from the Princess Rajveer waved the dupatta to the crowd he was full of ego and pride
Mohit ceased the chance and snatched the dupatta away from Rajveer only a coward will behave like this. The Princess is mine forever
We will see
Both of them got on their horses and set off the completion was to find an red duppata of Mouni that was placed on tree and the first man to bring it back will wed the princess tonight
Mohit knew that it would not be easy he was venturing into uncharted terrain that was full of danger for him. Mouni had asked Shera to follow Mohit as she knew that Rajveer would play dirty.
The two of them were neck to neck. Shera was close behind and killed all of Rajveer's men.
Rajveer was trying to push Mohit off his horse this time and had nearly successed Mohit was hanging on the striupps and pulled himself off . He was dealt a blow by Rajveer and his helmet fell . Mohit threw Rajveer off his horse and continued . He saw the tree and the prize and got near it.
Rajveer got back on his horse and hit Mohit's horse from behind his horse panicked and threw him off and ran off.
Mohit got up and dusted himself and ran after his horse who was now spooked and started to gallop even faster. He was caught by Mohit who calmed him down. Time was running out and it was nearly dusk but Mohit did not care he talked to his horse who responded to his master's voice and let him sit on him again
Rajveer was happy that Mohit had lost and was going back as soon as he could . Mouni was waiting for them and when she saw Rajveer's face instead of Mohit her face lost its shine. Where is Mohit
Rajveer came ever closer but Mohit was not one to see failure and before Rajveer could see him he felt his hand pull the dupatta from his hands and only saw a cloud of dust gather around him. Mohit was standing right beside Mouni and had asked her father for his daughter's hand in marriage.
Aasambhav Rajveer was berating this is cheating. Rajkumar Mohit has cheated me. I will not accept this at all
Cheated you planned to kill me with your men am I right or not
If you can play dirty so can I
This is not the end of me you will soon find out what I can do Maharaj
Not so soon Rajveer right now you are going to prison
Prison on what charges
Trying to kill the princess in my presence
Forcing her stepbrother Aniket to do your dirty work
And most importantly the attack on me today
I will not be treated in this manner
But Mohit's men surrounded him and he was put in chains and taken to prison where he would spend all his life. To make things worse for him he was the only one there. So no one could hear him or help him
In a small kingdom outside Kashmir lived a King and a Princess. The kingdom had been under the rule of the King since his father had died years ago and the King wished his daughter would rule over it one of these days. But there was a condition his daughter had to marry within a year as per the rule and the wish of his forefathers. The present King also fufillled the wish of his parents and now it was the turn of his daughter.
Princess Mouni was discussing her future with her father
Pitaji this is unfair how will I find someone to marry within a year
Mouni this is the way of our forefathers and I cannot change the rule for you. But I ask you one last time do you have anyone in mind
Mouni did but she was unable to break the news to her father her heart belonged to Prince Mohit whom her father had employed as the General of the Royal Army. Mouni had learnt how to fight from him and how to wield a sword and everything thing else connected with fighting it was her father's wish that Mouni know these things. Mohit needed to pratice one morning and it was quite early Prince Mohit was up at the crack of dawn and he was praticising his moves. He was bare bakced with only a white dhoti around his waist. His Kamarbad was lying on the floor and he only had his sword around him. For the first time he was alone but he had chosen the perfect place to move around he postioned himself right below her window so that Mouni could hear his voice and she did as when Mohit gave instructions to his guard not to disturb him for a few hours Mouni was up. Mouni pulled open her curtains and opened the windows her gaze fell on Mohit and she needed to have a proper look at him. With her eyes still half open she washed her face and mouth and threw open the balcony doors and walked out. Her gaze was drawn to him as was his he was looking up at her searching for her face and shielding his face from the morning sunshine. He spotted her from the corner of his eyes she was looking at his every move and was mesmerised by him . He moved like a Tiger so quiet and stealithy and every move of his made her heart beat like crazy. His rippling muscles shone in the early morning sunshine and she could make out even the sweat pouring down his back. It was like watching a magnificient peacock in all its glory.
Prince Mohit was very well aware that he was being stared at by Mouni and glanced upwards again. Their eyes met for a brief moment and Mouni glance fell down She saw him move his head up and moved back a little bit. But her fingers held on to the railings and he knew that it was her. It was time to go inside but he didn't. He couldn't he had to see her face in the morning. Mouni was too afraid to look down she did finally but he was not there. She peered down and looked everywhere no sign of him.
Where was he. How could he disappear like that
He was right behind and could see the disappointment on her face. The worried look and the way her nose crinckled at the bottom excited him even more.
Mouni he patted her shoulder. Looking for me
She turned around No No
You are lying
Ofcourse not why would I lie . I was looking for my earings that fell down
You are wearing them
She was caught and there was no way out
Would you be angry if I said that I was looking at you unable to tear my gaze away from you
No I wouldn't and why would I be when I love this person very much and want to make her my wife
Wife she blinked her eyes with a smile that kept widening and felt his hand on her back she placed her hands on his bare chest.
Have you talked to Pitaji she asked
No not yet. I tired to a couple of times but that cousin of yours. Prince Rajveer always found a way to take the King away from me
Pitaji was asking me to get married no telling me to get married and he wants me to marry Rajveer and I don't want that to happen as I will kill myself before I let him touch me.
Kill Mouni no don't think like that do you think that I am capable of living if you die I would die the next minute. And why are we talking about it when we should be thinking about our wedding and our children
Children
Ofcourse you want children don't you
Yes with you and only with you
Rajkumari where are you
This has to stop everytime we try to talk we are always disturbed but I have a way. I am seeing you tonight in your room
What how will you come in
Through the window
Window Mohit
I will see you tonight and saying that he jumped down to his balcony
Rajkumari one of her dassis was calling for her
Yes what is it she was irriated at being disturbed and this girl had a knack of doing this all the time
Sorry Rajkumari you need to get dressed that is why I called you
I don't need your help or anyone else's I am capable of getting dressed on my own now please leave me alone
Rajkumari
I said leave
She left and shut the door behind her
A few hours later two of her friends Barkha and Samyuktha came in and found her next to a window . Mouni had just finished painting a picture. She had depicted Mohit carrying a baby girl in his arms
Mouni this is beautiful
Mohit was standing in a garden surrounded by flowers and the little girl was smiling at him
Who is the girl asked Barkha
Our daughter
Daughter what are you saying
I am saying that this is Mohit and Mine daughter
Mouni are you in love with Prince Mohit
Yes
How long
Eversince he came to live with
Just then the door to her room was thrown open it was Prince Rajveer
Mouni Mouni he was drunk and when he was stopped by Samyuktha he slapped her and pushed her head to the wall she fell down unconscious
Samyuktha Mouni went running to her
Rajveer pulled her up so this is whom you want to get married to he pointed his sword at Mohit drawing and threatened to destroy it
Why he loves and you love him what would happen if I do this to his heart he was about to pierce the painting when Mouni stopped him and pushed him away
Oh I see true love well how about I make you mine forever
Rajveer get away from me
How can I when your beauty is like a drug to me
Suddenly a sword comes between them
Rajveer let go off the princess
Princess now she is a Princess to you
Rajveer let Mouni go
No he pulls Mouni by her hair and she winces in pain trying her best to escape
Mohit unable to hear her cry in pain punches Rajveer and pulls Mouni towards and pushes her behind him
How dare you . Rajveer get up in anger and gets into a fight with him
He hits Mohit a couple of times on his face and pushes him to the gorund
Mohit punches him back and finally pins him up against the wall I never want to see you here again otherwise what I am capable of doing you will know.
Have I made myself clear
Yes the digging of Mohit's sword in his shoulder could not be born by Rajveer anylonger. His arm was broken by Mohit yet Rajveer was able to use his right hand and picked up a vase and broke it on Mohit's head. His head starts to bleed heavily as he is dealt a strong blow. Mohit momentarily stumbles back but has still enough energy left in him.
Rajveer is thrown out of the room by Mohit and Mouni comes running to him and hugs him in full view of everyone in the room. Mohit is wounded on his face shoulders and chest and head Mouni tends to his wounds and covers them up all the time tears are falling down her face
Because of me you are hurt . I should never have come into your life
Mouni stop don't say that. We were meant to meet each other and fall in love as for my wounds they will heal in no time now that you have touched them they don't hurt anymore
Her father on hearing this new rushes to his daughter's room and catches Mohit and Mouni together
You are lying Mouni is heard by her father
What do you mean Mohit is caressing her face and wiping away her tears she falls towards him and her tears fall on his chest wound
Her father is happy with her choice but angry that his daughter could not speak her heart out to him. He had always liked Mohit and wanted him to be near his daughter but he never thought that one day he would become his son in law. Now all he had to do was to make his daughter speak to him and he could only think of one way. He would organise a contest between Mohit and Rajveer and the person who won the battle would win the hand of his daughter. The King secretly wanted Mohit to win but the how would he convince his daughter who would not only be angry with him but she would not speak to him for days and not hearing his daughter's voice for days on end worried the him very much
Back in Mouni's room Mohit was still being attended to by Mouni she had now moved him to her bed and forbade him to go anywhere without her permission
Am I being held a hostage here he asked
Yes
What will your friends think about this situation of ours
It has nothing to do with them
Mouni I don't think it is appropriate that I spend the night here alone with you. The king will be shocked to know about this as word will spread
You are in no condition to be by yourself and we are not doing anything wrong
We are not married and I am capable of looking after myself
He got up but then his dizziness got the better of him and laid down again on her bed
Ok you are right but only tonight. Mouni gave him medicines and laid down besides him and went to sleep. In the middle of the night she got up as Mohit was shivering he had a temperature and was burning with fever. The door to her room was locked so that no one could get in and Mouni wanted it this way. She had hot water with her had asked her friend to bring it up with her and she wets the cloth and put it on his forehead. She was up all night and finally in the early hours of the morning Mohit's fever subsided and when he woke up Mouni was lying with her hand on his stomach. She was sleeping beside the bed and he got up and pulled her up and put her down next to him. He was very weak and and unable to walk. They slept besides each other till mid morning until Mouni woke up and found Mohit's face next to her. She touched his forehead he was fine but he needed food.
She got up and dressed. That is not a good colour on you
Mohit you're up and looking directly at me
Yes
Mouni was dressed in a white saree that she wore after her bath before she changed clothes again
She pulled her wet pallu over her bare shoulders and looked away
I was enjoying that sight so much can you remove your pallu again
No Mohit close your eyes and turn around
Make me
Mohit don't move from the bed
Too late Mohit was beside her and kissed her bare shoulder. This is what happens when you don't listen to me
Really then I promise to disobey every command of yours
You have the right only till we are married after that you need to obey me with love
Oh really she was not bothered that her saree was still yet or that her eyes were calling to him with love. The ground was getting wet beneath her as droplets from her hair gathered themselves around her feet. Mouni was getting far to involved in what Mohit was doing to her and she was enjoying herself
Mouni open the door please your Father wants to see you
Now
Now is not a good time
Why you are free
I don't want to leave right now
The reason being
You
What have you done to me. How will I face Pitaji
You look beautiful as ever
I am looking lovelorn lustful I need to gather myself together
I agree with you
You look like a woman in love and your father will guess why without even you telling him
Oh your lips
She stopped him by talking any further. He pulled her fingers away from his lips and kissed them one by one and finally hugged her.
Mouni your father has organised a contest in two weeks time and Rajumar Mohit and Rajveer are going to fight over you
Ofcourse these words fell upon deaf words and these two were busy doing their own and getting lost in each other. Mouni finally saw her father the next morning when news reached him that Rajkumar Mohit was also sharing her room
Mouni is this true is Mohit in your room
Yes Pitaji he is not well and I am looking after him
Maharaj what is this is this true is that MAN in the Rajkumari's room. Sharing her bed
Yes Mouni smiled at Rajveer and the rajkumari wants it that way
Aren't you ashamed of yourself
No infact I am proud of my actions
Maharaj
Pitaji has nothing to do with this decision it is mine and I don't see anything wrong in this at all. I am in love with Mohit and we plan to get married soon
Not if I have anything to do with it. I will marry you after I kill Mohit
Kill you may dream as long as you but in the end Mohit will kill you and wed me
We will see Rajkumari Rajveer threw down his glass of water and a plate of food stomped all over it and shouted at his charioteer to get his horse ready. He was determined to make the Mouni his by any means.
Pitaji you have to stop this now . How could you announce something like this without talking to me first. Don't you know that Mohit was hurt badly by this man how do you expect him to recover in time. It will take time for him to get his strength back
Mouni bte calm down
Calm down how can I. I am terrified at the thought of what is going to happen out there . Rajveer will not play by the rules I know that and you know that. He is going to have his men at every nook and corner when the day comes and they will pounce on Mohit and before you know it Rajveer will make me marry him
Mouni nothing like this is going to happen . I have faith in Rajkumar Mohit don't you
Ofcourse I do and must you ask me something like this. I know Mohit will win but not now he is too weak and has lost blood. Pitaji you need to postpone this competiotion
Postpone but the announcement has been made
Well Mohit is not going to participate then as I am not going to stand by and watch him get hurt again . If you don't do it then I will.
Sainik she called out
Announce to the village that this completion will take place in two months time and not as planned
Rajkumari the people will want to know why
Tell them that the Rajkumari wishes it so
Lekin Rajkumari
Sainik jo mene kaha wohi karo
Ji Rajkumari
Mouni
Pitaji I have to look after Mohit. Mouni walked out from the dining room and went up the stairs to her room. Her instructions not to be disturbed was still being obeyed and no one could enter her room not even her best friends who were desperate to know what was happening inside
Samyukta saw Mouni approach her friend was not smiling but had an angry face
Mouni she ran up to her . What's wrong is it true is Rajkumar Mohit in your room
Yes she was now fed up with so many people asking her questions about Mohit
Lekin Mouni she was stopped by her hand. Mouni opened the door to her room and locked it again. She looked around for Mohit he was still sleeping. He had eaten a little breakfast this morning that was fed by Mouni. And he looked worn out the colour had drained from his face it was a good thing that she had announced a later date. He had time to heal himself. The wounds were a bit better but the bandages needed changing. The vaid would be here soon . The vaid arrived moments later and cleaned and changed the dressings. Mohit moaned in his sleep he was still in pain.
How long will the pain last and why is the head wound taking so long to heal
Rajkumari my medicine is working and the wounds will heal soon
Rakumar Mohit is still weak and you will be unable to look after him all by yourself . I shall ask my wife to help you
No came the firm answer I am capable of doing it. Mouni did not want any other women to touch Mohit
Lekin Rajkumri you also need to take care of yourself
I am fine Vaidji and thank you for coming, The Vaid gave her some more medication and lep as well as fresh bandages and told her what to do. As he will pay another visit in a few weeks time. By that time Mohit should be fine he assured her everything will be fine and left for his home. Mouni told the vaid that word of this should not escape his lips otherwise
Rajkumari I will not breathe a word. Mouni knows that the vaid will stay true to her mind but something is eating her at the back of her mind. How did Rajveer mend his broken arm. And there was not a scratch on his mind. He was hurt badly as Mohit. She asked one of her bodygurards to find out the secret.
Rajkumari it will be risky but I will do it for you
She had turned one of her most trusted men. His name was Shera he had changed it from Bhadra .
Shera any information you find out has to come to me directly
I will do it personally
How long will it take
A few days Rajkumari and Shera took his leave
Mohit heard the conversation but did not talk in front of Shera a divider was hiding his presence as Shera was slightly afraid of Mohit and he waited until Shera left the room and got up slowly. The dizziness was slowly subsiding yet he was still unsteady on his feet. He was about to fall back when Mouni saw him and caught him
Why are you out of bed she demanded and pulled back the covers on him
Mouni you are taking a big risk. Do you realise what will happen when Rajveer realises that you have sent Shera to spy on him
Yes and Shera is going as his right hand man
What
Rajveer is looking for someone. He needs a new army chief and Shera is going there. He wants someone who will obey his every command and do as told. And that man is shera
What happens when he is caught
Shera will be careful and he is only going to be there as per our requirements as soon as he get information he will leave without anyone noticing him
Mouni
Mohit I know what I am doing
Mouni what will I do with you
Anything you like
She smiled and he pulled her to him. What would I do without you and he slept again cradling Mouni . She is happy to be held in the arms of the man she loves and pulls his hand around her even tighter.
Word comes back that Shera has come to see the princess she asks for him to bought up and meets him in the corrider. This time Mohit is standing with him. He finally gets strength and is able to stand up for a little while but loves it when Mouni takes care of him. Which she does all the time and Mohit enjoys very much.
Mohit and Mouni hold hands and sit close together enjoying this very private yet intimate before Mohit spots Shera who seems to be running .
Mouni Shera he says and moves away from her
The timing of Shera . Mohit laughs at her and sits a further apart from her
Rajkumari Shera cannot speak or the first time as he is seeing Mohit face to face and the words seem to be caught in his mouth
Shera what is the matter .
Rajkumari the words leave his mouth but . The Aura surrounding Mohit is so great that Shera falls to the ground
Shera get up please do you have news for me
Yes Rajkumari you were right Rajveer is taking help from someone who knows this palace inside out and someone who is a master at black magic
Black magic who. The thought strikes her ofcourse her step brother
Step brother Rajkumari who is he
Aniket
I will take care of Aniket Rajkumari. Aniket was hauled from his bedroom and totured by Shera and his men before he finally admitted to helping Rajveer.
Time flew by and Mohit was back to normal he was fitter and stronger than before and the day of the contest arrived. Huge crowds assembled and they were all waiting for one man to make an appearance. The king arrived and took his place followed by Princess Mouni.
The conteset was declared open but first the two men needed to see the King and take his permission. The King asked for their names to be announced
Rajkumar Mohit his name was called a couple of times with the crowds chanting as well.
Mohit arrived riding his horse with his battle gear in place. His helmet was being held in his hand and he stopped in front of the stairs and walked up. He took Mouni's hand in his and kissed it right in front of the King who looked away then Mohit bowed his head in front of the King.
Right behind him walked up Rajveer who in an act of foolishness pulled off Mouni's gold dupatta
You insolent beast screamed Mouni how dare you
Mohit eyes were blood red but he controlled his anger when Mouni looked at him. Like her he was also dressed in a gold coloured dhoti and had put on his body armour.
This is my reward from the Princess Rajveer waved the dupatta to the crowd he was full of ego and pride
Mohit ceased the chance and snatched the dupatta away from Rajveer only a coward will behave like this. The Princess is mine forever
We will see
Both of them got on their horses and set off the completion was to find an red duppata of Mouni that was placed on tree and the first man to bring it back will wed the princess tonight
Mohit knew that it would not be easy he was venturing into uncharted terrain that was full of danger for him. Mouni had asked Shera to follow Mohit as she knew that Rajveer would play dirty.
The two of them were neck to neck. Shera was close behind and killed all of Rajveer's men.
Rajveer was trying to push Mohit off his horse this time and had nearly successed Mohit was hanging on the striupps and pulled himself off . He was dealt a blow by Rajveer and his helmet fell . Mohit threw Rajveer off his horse and continued . He saw the tree and the prize and got near it.
Rajveer got back on his horse and hit Mohit's horse from behind his horse panicked and threw him off and ran off.
Mohit got up and dusted himself and ran after his horse who was now spooked and started to gallop even faster. He was caught by Mohit who calmed him down. Time was running out and it was nearly dusk but Mohit did not care he talked to his horse who responded to his master's voice and let him sit on him again
Rajveer was happy that Mohit had lost and was going back as soon as he could . Mouni was waiting for them and when she saw Rajveer's face instead of Mohit her face lost its shine. Where is Mohit
Rajveer came ever closer but Mohit was not one to see failure and before Rajveer could see him he felt his hand pull the dupatta from his hands and only saw a cloud of dust gather around him. Mohit was standing right beside Mouni and had asked her father for his daughter's hand in marriage.
Aasambhav Rajveer was berating this is cheating. Rajkumar Mohit has cheated me. I will not accept this at all
Cheated you planned to kill me with your men am I right or not
If you can play dirty so can I
This is not the end of me you will soon find out what I can do Maharaj
Not so soon Rajveer right now you are going to prison
Prison on what charges
Trying to kill the princess in my presence
Forcing her stepbrother Aniket to do your dirty work
And most importantly the attack on me today
I will not be treated in this manner
But Mohit's men surrounded him and he was put in chains and taken to prison where he would spend all his life. To make things worse for him he was the only one there. So no one could hear him or help him
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Mouni and Mohit were spending time apart after their wedding much to Mouni's disappointment as many guests wanted to speak to Mohit as they were curious about the man who had stolen the heart of their Princess and Mohit had to agree much to the dismay of Mouni.
Mouni waited for Mohit and slowly sleep was taking over her Mohit was keeping an eye on his wife and could see her trying her best to keep her eyes open. It had been a long day and now the day was not yet over. He slipped out and went to Mouni
Mouni go to our bedroom I will join you soon
Mohit not without you
You are supposed to be waiting for me to come to you
How long will you be
Not long
Mouni was taken to their bedroom where she waited but still there was no sign of her husband she sent for her friend and asked her to check
Mouni bad news the ladies are not prepared to let him go and we tried our best to make them understand that tonight the two of you need to be together but they refused to listen
What she got up and looked out the window it was dawn and there was no point in trying to sleep she had been awake all night long and now she had to do something
She walked into the dining hall Mohit was still there and he had been trying all night to make them understand when Mouni walked in the women who had held him captive all night stood up
Rajkumari Mouni you are still dressed in your wedding saree
I never removed it because my husand did not join me last night and don't any of you know what last night meant to me. How could all of you be so selfish
Mouni
Tell me where you alone on your wedding night
No Rajumari the question was directed at her aunt who had been married a long time and who knew that Mouni was looking forward to her wedding day for a long time and yet they had gone and ruined the whole thing
I think it is time that you all should leave and I never want to see any of you for a long time
Mouni dragged Mohit out of the room and they were back in their room
Mouni I realise you are angry but
But what Mohit I am tired and sleepy and I was up all night waiting for you to come
I know but those women refused to let me go. I got out of the room a couple of times but they would drag me back. I even explained that I needed to be with you but they chose not to believe me
Well our wedding night is over before it even began
Not really
What do you mean
This only means that we can go to a private place where no one can find us and we can celebrate our union
Mohit do you have a place in mind
Yes and we need to leave in soon
How soon Mouni's anger was gone the minute she was held in the arms of Mohit who was apologising for last night
You are not to blame Mohit what are you doing she collapsed in his arms and soon they were laughing their hearts out
The time came for them to leave but rather using the bedroom door they chose to sneak out. There was a secret door leading to the garden which Mouni had just come to realise that led to the stables. Mohit opened the door and untied their horses and quietly the two of them left without anyone noticing them. Just then one of the guards walked out and Mouni pulled Mohit behind a tree. The guard thought he had heard a noise and had come out to check. He saw no one and and sat down right infront of them and went back to sleep.
Mouni noticied that one of her earings had fallen down and she pointed it out to Mohit.
Mohit my earing is lying right in front of that guard
Mouni stay where you are and I will get it for you.
The guard will wake up
Mouni trust me Mohit walked up slowly to the gurard who was half asleep and he was drunk as well . Mohit picked up the earing and the gurards eyes opened just then. Due to his blurry vision he could not make out who was in front of him and tried to get up. He stepped forward and fell down on the ground
Mohit are you alright did that guard recognise you
Mouni we are married remember why are you so scared
Mohit I am not worried just a little scared
Mouni I am your husband and as your husband I have every right to whisk my wife away for a few days
Mohit where are we going
Don't know but we should leave now before anyone else comes
They slipped out quietly holding on their horses and climbed back on them away from the palace. The horses galloped relishing their freedom. They were wanting to do anything to please their master and mistress and Mohit and Mouni looked after them very well. They stopped every so often to quench the thirst of their horses and gave them food as well as a reward their horses picked up speed and before Mouni knew it they had arrived at their destination.
She was taken back by the sheer beauty of it . Flowers trees and animals surrounded them bang in the middle lay a house.
Mohit where are we what is this place
Do you like it
Ofcourse
This is my mother's house she designed this house herself and if you walk around you will see that we are in the beach with the sea behind us
Sea
Mouni rushed to the back and it was a breathaking sight.
Mohit this is beautuiful why didn't you bring me here before
I could have but then I would have missed this look on your face
What look
Your big beautuiful eyes are wide open like a child who is looking forward to doing a lot of mischief
I don't know what you are talking about
Oh don't you he pulled her to him and lifted her
Mohit
Mouni you are entering your new home for the first time and I am carrying you over the threshold now put your arm around me
She did as told but laid her head on his shoulder
Mouni what are you doing
Nothing
Yes you are stop that now otherwise I am not to be blamed
I won't blame you for anything and before they knew it they both fell on the floor
See this is what meant
Are you hurt only my pride
Mouni got up before Mohit had a chance to hold her and walked around the house
She liked everything then she walked to the bedroom
Mohit was behind her and he shut the door
Mohit we are celebrating our wedding night
She blushed this is not the right time I have so many things to do but she could not go any further as her conversation was cut short by Mohit and in the end she gave in to her husband. It was mid afternoon when they got up and soon Mouni got busy in the kitchen food took longer to cook than usual as Mohit was a major distraction for her. Everytime she looked up she got lost in his eyes and she tried to reason with him but he insisited on helping her. She was greatful for the help and together they made the food then after lunch went for a walk around their private paradise.
They went to bed early as exhaustion took over them and awoke early in the morning with their arms around each other. The chirping of the birds woke them and after a quick bath made their way out. The sound of the seawaves crashing against each other sounded like music to Mouni. She had always dreamt of a living somewhere like this and her dream had come true
Mohit hugged her what are you thinking about
About you and how my life has changed
Me what did I do
Everything you came into my life when I needed an anchor a shoulder to lean on someone whom I could talk to thank you. She kissed him
Well then I should return the favour as well. I needed you in my life as well but wasn't sure how I was going to have you. I fell in love with you the first time I saw you. You did not see me. I saw you in the garden you were plucking flowers and you looked so innocent and beautiful then you went to see your horse I followed you and heard you talk to him. I was falling deeper and deeper in love with you. Then you heard a noise behind you and turned around and
My gaze fell upon the most beautiful man that I had ever seen. You stood there like a phonenix looking all magnificent and radiant and I fell in love with you that day as well.
You never told me
How could I
I needed to hear it from you first I was too frightened that you would reject me
Reject you how could I when I dreamt about you everyday and night
Really
Ofcourse I could read it in your eyes but was waiting for your lips to convey your feelings and they did up on that balcony
You came up on purpose that day postining yourself below my window
How could I let the love of my life marry someone else
I was waiting for you to come
What now you tell me
She giggled and hugged him
Now no one will come between us we are together for life
For enternity and I will love you till the end of time they watched the sunset on the shoreline and walked up to the house holding hands and shut the door behind them
Love was all that mattered and having each other. Two soul mates had found each other and were enjoying life together.
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