Empress Dosha

Chapter 29

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Different people invoke different emotions and feelings in you. Some make you feel happy, safe, secure and comfortable, while others make you feel irritated and agonizing.

Dosha was once in the companies of feeling irritated and agonizing and then, there came comfort and security from a stranger she doesn't know.

Rashid happened to be that lucky stranger and now he will be more than a stranger to her, he will be her King and her husband. Not only that, he would be her life partner.

Everything came for her as a blessing, receiving love and care from family members, friends and people in general. Having someone who loves her dearly and wants to make her a life partner. What more could she ask for? She just prayed for a long life and happiness for she and the people she cares about.

The news of him arriving sparked rumours and whisperings and within moments, her chamber was kind of choked up with family relatives from both her paternal and maternal sides. They were getting her ready to meet with Rashid.

As per the culture, after the man had spoken to the woman's father, the supposed soon-to-be would now meet with the man and they speak with each other. In their own case, it was really needed, so many things had changed within seven months and catching up on recent activities would be a fuss.

Her fingers drummed uncontrollably on the table as she bit her bottom lip. She zoned out on whatever thing they were saying behind her, her thought was, 'How is he? How does he look now? Is he ready? Does he still have that smoldering look and smile?....'

"Dosha you must be really excited," Sugaama started, noticing her uneasiness.

"But you have to calm down." Jasrah added.

Dosha nodded vigorously, "I am nervous. But also calm." She took a deep breath and even smiled at her reflection. "I am calm." She repeated.

"You know the King came with so many of his people for the proposal. I sense he wants to go on with the marriage as soon as possible. Some people who came with him say they know you, they are on their way here as we are speaking," Jasrah was and the door creaked open, "Oh! There she is." She gestured to the door.

Her hands went over her mouth in surprise and excitement as she couldn't form the name, they were only ringing in her mind, 'Binta!'

"Dosha!"

Binta called in ecstasy happy to see her. The youngsters squealed and ran forward enveloping themselves in a tight embrace. Some others looked confused.

She heard her sniffling, "Dosha I am so happy to see you again. You never told me you are a princess. We have a lot to talk about. I am upset with you about that but I've really missed you." Very true, they really have a lot to talk about. Including everything and nothing.

"I am so happy to see you too, I've missed you too. Rashid must be very thoughtful for this. How are you and your brothers? And your family?" Dosha inquired, breaking the hug.

"We are fine thank you, everyone is doing fine. My brothers came. Jummai also did. You really look beautiful." Binta complimented.

"Dosha, nunggur cí cá? (Dosha, who is she?)"

She then introduced Binta to the women there, sat down with her talking about some events that happened in the past months.

Till it was time for her to meet Rashid.

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"Sarki (King), I am so glad to finally set my eyes on you. My sister wasn't lying I see, she was right on every detail about you." Daran complimented as he and Rashid were taking a walk. Rashid was passing by with some of his kinsmen when he called his attention.