NOORADITYA ~The Interfaith Emotion..

Chap 2~Her Destiny Changes..But

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Noor's pov,

It was a normal morning .As usual I had to hear the taunts my so called ''sister' had prepared to feed me.I was reading a book on Hindu culture.I was interested in their culture because my mother was a Hindu as well.I was sitting behind my bed..basically hiding from others because I was given education and the lessons of sword fighting secretly by our Wazir-e-azam also my grandfather.women were not taught to read and write in this male dominated society due to the fear of women usurping the thrones.But my grandfather thought contrariwise.He believed if the women are educated then the throne and the Sultan becomes stronger.He and Haider Bhaijaan are the only one who actually considered my existence in this whole of Afghan.

"Shehzadi!,A letter has come from Tehran for you.I think it is 'Your betrothed' who sent you the letter"Alisha said teasingly with a stupid grin plastered on her face.Alisha was not only my maid but also a well wisher,best friend and also someone who was always with me through my hard times.I knew the letter will only contain flirtatious text and empty promises so I had no interest to open the letter and go through it.

"Hmm"I hummed as an answer.I was trying to grasp the concept of jauhar from the book when she piped up"Shehzadi! I also heard that a Rajput prince has come to our kingdom for a peace treaty"she said almost jumping in excitement .Only she knew why she was so excited for everything going on around."So..,its not like I would be invited for the meal with the guests or I would be going to see them ,why are you telling it to me when it is out of Imagination that I would be allowed to step out of this courtyard by the Malikabegum,Did you forget Alisha ,who I am?"I said it all in one breath and went back to the book .It was almost lunch time and the maid would be bringing the lunch any time so I kept back the book in the secret drawer and got up.

True to my thoughts a maid entered the room behind the purdah but it confused me as she wasn't holding a plate.I looked at Alisha questioningly but her face conveyed the same expression.

"Shehzadi!Malikabegum has asked you to dress up as you would be joining guests for today's meal"she said.A look of shock and surprise etched my face muscles and I was sure it was visible to everyone.it sounded suspicious that I in my whole eighteen years of life for the first time have been called to actually have a meal with my family along with some guests.That also means I would be able to see my father who had considered getting rid of me the moment I was born.If not for my mothers last wish then maybe I would not be alive till today. I somehow collected myself and uttered a small 'yes'.My voice was barely audible due to shock,nervousness and disgust.

I wore a Rose Gold hijab with minimal jewellery and makeup .Tied my hip length long hair into braids and became prepared for upcoming meal unprepared for the upcoming storm that is going to change my destiny and fate..

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*Meanings*

Shehzadi : Princess in urdu

Malikabegum : Queen in urdu

Bhaijaan : a word for elder brother in urdu

jauhar : was practiced by royal women in the olden days ;women jumping into a fire pyre when there husbands or their state loses a war to avoid being used and mistreated by the winning state;also a way of saving their self respect

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