Chapter 118
In mid night, Kamla was sleeping but Prithvi had his eyes opened. He was worried for Vasantmitra but due to his anger and ego he didn't want to admit it. He thought- She wanted to leave me, she did. Now she is no more my wife, I will abandon her the moment she comes back, if she comes back. He couldn't sleep at all as when he was closing his eyes, he was remembering her beauty, her eyes, their moments, their fights, everything. He got up in anger and went on the window. He looked at moon and said, she wants me to run after her everytime, I won't do it. I am a King, I don't run after women, they run after me. He saw Kamla sleeping, he left the room.
The army near the borders were preparing to attack Akramak's men. Vasantmitra was in disguise, she didn't want to look suspicious. Suddenly Shaka and his dacoits came there as Prithvi ordered them to help his army and they had personal beef with Akramak.
Lakha as custom had had to greet Shaka being the father in law Prithvi. He hugged Shaka and thought- You are Prithvi's father in law but I want you to be my father in law and he smirked. Shaka didn't know what evil Lakha had done and what he was planning as very shrewdly Rajmata hid the scandal and didn't let it out in open.
Shaka- Rajkumar, in this fight and me and my men are solely with Maharaj Prithvisena.
Lakha- And Maharani Vasantmitra right?
Shaka looked at him surprisingly.
Lakha- I mean she is not chief queen anymore but she still is his wife though.
Shaka sighed and said- Yeah, I heard he got married again and made his new bride Chief Queen but I am not here to talk about all this. I am a soldier of Maharaj.
Lakha- Dacoit Shaka, there is a difference. Shaka got angry and Vasantmitra wanted to punch Lakha very badly but she couldn't let her disguise out in open as Akramak would know and might change his plans.
Arjun came quickly and tried to ease the situation by hugging Shaka.
Arjun- Shaka is a very good warrior, I bet we will win this battle in no time. He nervously laughed.
Shaka went with Arjun.
Varun- Lakha, please, Prithvi has given you another chance. Don't ruin it. Our goal here is to defeat Akramak, not create problems.
Lakha did not say anything but looked annoyed.
Vasantmitra wanted to meet Shaka. Tears were falling from her eyes watching her father but she couldn't meet him. Shaka was feeling Vasantmitra's presence but he couldn't think that she would be here as he so far got to know this much Prithvi didn't want to do anything to do with him.
Vaishali and Samagra were returning and halted at a place.
Vaishali- What should we do now?
Samagra- Listen, tell Virochana that I have fallen in love with you and can do anything whatever you say.
Vaishali- His first order will be for you to betray Prithvi.
Samagra- Let him think like that.
Vaishali- What is in your mind?
Samagra smirked- Do as I say.
Vaishali smiled...she got up and sat on his lap making him shocked.
Samagra-- What are you doing?
Vaishali cupped his face and said- I know there is only one woman in your heart, but I have hopelessly fallen in love with you.
Samagra looked away.....
Vaishali ran her finger on his face and then neck- Accept me please. Like a slave or concubine or wife...anyway you want.
Samagra- I don't have concubines, I have been faithful to Prarthna.
She chuckled- Are you? But there is another lady in your heart, my sister.
Samagra had tears in his eyes- I can't help it.
Vaishali- You can understand the pain of unrequited love. Why are you giving me pain? I am supporting you.
Samagra- Love doesn't demand Vaishali, love frees.
Vaishali- My love is not unconditional. She kissed him.
Samagra- You can't trap me.
Vaishali chuckled and got up- You still don't trust me, I understand and she left the room.
Samagra was irritated......
In morning, Kamla and Prarthna were walking and talking when they saw some commotion in Vasantmitra's room. They went in it and saw servants packing Vasantmitra's stuff.
They bowed to royal women.
Kamla- What is going on? How dare you people are packing Vasantmitra's things.
One servant- Mukhya Maharani Kshama but Maharaj has ordered her to pack her bags till she comes back, then he will decide.
Prarthna- Oh no Prithvi Bhaiya looks serious now, he might leave Vasantmitra. I know Bhaiya, he's very egoistic. If someone goes against his wishes, he punishes them. He did the same with Avantika.
Kamla smiled and said- Prarthna, you don't realise Maharaj's obsession with Vasantmitra. You will see when they will meet again. The more they get away from each other, the more they come closer because they can't live away from each other.
Prarthna- How can you be so sure?
Kamla smiled but didn't say anything.
Prarthna- I always wanted Bhaiya to leave her but now when I have accepted her I feel very bad for her but she did wrong, why did she go against Bhaiya's wishes.
Kamla- Vasantmitra is not a caged bird, she is a warrior. There must be something which made her go away in this fight otherwise she loves Prithvi blindly, she couldn't do anything to hurt him.
Prarthna- I just pray to go everything ends well.
Kamla- Me too, have you gotten any letter from Samagra bhaiya?
Prarthna- No, I didn't, but Arya is with his new wife, he surely would be enjoying himself. She looked jealous and annoyed.
Kamla smiled- My darling Bhabhi Prarthna, Bhaiya loves the woman who resides in his heart the most. He will never love her as much as he loves her.
Prarthna got shy and went away blushing, Kamla's smiled turned in sadness. She wiped her tears quickly and thought- I got my love Bhaiya but you. I have learnt to sacrifice for my loved ones from you. You sacrificed your love for Vasantmitra for Maharaj. No one can be a better friend than you. I know you never told anyone and silently bore the pain but I am you sister, I understood the day I saw you looking at her when she came in this palace. Vasantmitra is your love, don't worry Bhaiya I will always protect her like you wish.
Lakha, Arjun, Varun , Shaka and others gave a surprise attack on Akramak's men.
Edited by NostalgiaLove - 4 months ago
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