Madhuri

welcome back

" Where's my reward?"
" What reward?"
Salim and Madhuri were sitting in his room talking .
" I won, hence I need a reward."
" What do you want then?"
" You know what I want." He hinted at her with his eyes.
" No I don't know." She smiled
" Come on , you know." He came near the bed where she was sitting.
" No!"
" What about now? Now you know?" He sat resting his back on her.
" Is it ?"
" Yes of course!"
" I don't have time " she said sarcastically.
" You don't have time for me?"
" No."
" Madhu! I have come after almost 2 weeks and you say you don't have a little time for me?"
" No I don't. You have given me a lot of stress these days ."
" Oh then this is my punishment for that?"
" Maybe "
" Then I know how to make you forgive me ."
" How?"
" Really?" He raised his eyebrows.
" Salim!"
He went close to her .
" I missed you so much "
" I missed you too "
Saying that , he kissed her.
" Welcome back!" She said.
" Tomorrow I will finally be the king."
" Yes."
" And then, we will get married."
" Yes."
" Are you excited?"
" So much. "
" Listen, did they trouble you a lot ?"
" Salim, don't. Let it be , let's not bring out the past ."
" No I know but my mother said that you are not keeping well these days."
" Your mother told you that?"
" I mean she had to ."
" Salim!"
" You don't tell me these things so then I have to make such options. Let it be, tell me now, what's happening? Should I call that lady again?"
" No, maybe you weren't there and I was worried that's why it may have been reflected on my body . I think I am fine now."
" You think?"
" I mean sometimes I feel uneasy but I think it will be okay ."
" No then I should call her . Now!"
" No not now please."
" Why not?"
" I want to spend time with you."
" Oh it that so?"
" Yes."
" Really?"
" Yes."
" I didn't hear it actually , can you please repeat it ?"
" Salim stop it."
" No no, I actually didn't hear. Tell me again , you want to what?"
" I want to spend time with you." She said blushing.
" But I actually don't have time, I have something in the royal court so will you please excuse me?" He started acting .
" Salim ?!"
" What?"
" Stop that now. Sit here "
" No no I have to go." He started laughing when she pulled him back .
" Don't mess with me ." Salim said.
" You don't mess with me, I won't give you your reward."
" Hey!"
" What?"
" Okay fine . Have you thought about your wedding dress?"
" No "
" Lies"
" Fine yes ."
" Why don't you tell it at the first try."
" You ?"
" Ofcourse. I will wear the same colour as you."
She laughed.

They went towards their favourite place in the palace, the terrace.
" Come here Madhu, sit here" he asked her to sit besides him on the swing.
" It's been such a long time since we have been here isn't it?
" Yes, all the memories we made here are coming back."
" You remember we promised each other that we will get married here?"
" Yes of course. "
" Now we are fulfilling it . Finally! After all these hardships, we are finally here . "
" True!" She placed her head on his shoulder.
" Let's have our wedding here, on this terrace, during sunset."
" What an idea Salim. " Saying that she kissed his cheek .They both continued talking all night long .

The next morning, the lady came upon to check Madhuri.
" How have you been."
Madhuri was about to speak when Salim interupted her.
" She is not fine . She is feeling uneasy since a long time ."
" Okay and anything else?"
" She is very irresponsible about her health. She doesn't take care of herself."
" Okay fine, queen, anything else you feel."
" I feel-"
" She feels dizzy sometimes, and nauseous too right?"
" Yes I do and please call me Madhuri, it feels weird to be called as queen ."
" You are the queen so she will call you queen madhu."
" Yes , so I guess it's something but let me first check you ."
" And yes , she doesn't eat too. I have to force her everytime."
" Salim!" She whispered.
" I will recommend some herbs Please take them in hot water."
" Ye-" Madhuri was about to say something and then he cut her off again.
" Of course she will, I will take care of her."
" Salim!"
" What? Why are you calling me again and again. Let me complain about you to her. "
" He is right, queen, you should take care of yourself and eat properly. Do take these herbs and I have a request."
" Yes please do tell." Salim said.
" Can you please go outside for a minute, I need to talk to her alone."
" Why?"
" Salim! Go!" Madhuri ordered.
" Fine fine !"

Salim went outside.
" Sorry for that!"
" It's okay "
" Is it what I think it is?" Madhuri asked.
" Yes it is ."
" Oh my god!"
" Yes !"

Something's going on and Salim had no idea . He tried to peek into it but couldn't listen to anything they were talking about. Finally the lady came out and gave a giant smile towards Salim and bowed at him . She left leaving questions in his mind. Salim rushed in and questioned Madhuri.

" Hey what's the secret talk? What happened?" He sounded curious.
" Actually it's something huge."
" What huge?" He was now worried.
" Actually Salim-"
" Tell it faster I can't wait!"
" Okay okay! So here it is ."

" Someone's on their way, here!"
" Someone who?"