Praise The Husband

Chapter 9

Sundari paced nervously around her small hut, sweat beading on her forehead. She was wide awake, thinking about how she was going to face everyone now that she no longer had the bracelet that transformed her into a man. She couldn't bear the thought of going back to being a woman and facing the punishment at the hands of Rudransh.

Simba, her trusted friend, had been trying to calm her down. He told her that what was done is already done, and there was no use worrying about it now. But Sundari couldn't help but feel the weight of her mistake on her shoulders.

"What have I done, Simba? I should have been more careful. I can't face them as a woman," Sundari said, wringing her hands.

Simba put his hand on her shoulder, trying to reassure her. "Listen, Sundari, you are brave and strong, and you will face this with courage. We will face this together, and you will not have to do it alone."

As the two individuals engaged in their conversation, an unexpected interruption occurred in the form of a distinct knock on the door. A sudden rush of adrenaline surged through Sundari's veins, causing her heart to momentarily halt in its rhythmic beats. An overwhelming sense of trepidation took hold of her as she found herself frozen in fear, contemplating the possibility that King Rudransh had dispatched his formidable guards to apprehend and punish her for deceiving him. 

With trembling hands and a hesitant resolve, Sundari cautiously approached the door, bracing herself for what lay on the other side. To her astonishment and relief, she discovered not a menacing horde of royal guards but rather a gathering of maids accompanied by an elderly woman. The unexpected visitors stood before her with an air of curiosity and intrigue, evoking a mixture of surprise and confusion within Sundari's racing thoughts.

Sundari asked them what they wanted, her voice trembling with fear. The old woman spoke up, "The king has given us orders to bring you with us, Sundari. You are to come with us immediately."

Sundari's fear grew, and she slowly began to walk with them. She looked back at Simba, hoping he would follow, but the old woman stopped him. "Only Sundari can come with us. You must stay here," the old woman told Simba with a stern tone.

Sundari looked at Simba with pleading eyes, silently begging him not to let her go alone. Simba nodded, understanding that it was necessary for Sundari to face this alone. He went back into the hut and watched as Sundari slowly walked away with the maids and the old woman.

As Sundari walked with them, she couldn't help but think about how she got herself into this situation. She had made a grave mistake by lying to the king and wearing the bracelet that transformed her into a man. Now she had to face the consequences of her actions.

The maids and the old woman led her to the king's palace. Sundari's heart was pounding in her chest, and she felt like she was going to be sick.

The group of maids and the old woman led Sundari to a small, yet elegantly designed room.

One of the maids, introducing herself as Radha, said, "Sundari, the king has requested that you dress up in this sari. It is a beautiful piece of clothing, and I'm sure you will look stunning in it!"

Sundari was hesitant to put on the sari, as she was unsure of what was going to happen. She had a feeling of dread in the pit of her stomach, and was filled with fear and anxiety.

Radha could sense Sundari's inner conflict and said, "Sundari, don't worry. Everything will be alright. Just try to trust us." With those words, Sundari slowly began to undress and put on the sari.

Radha helped her tie the knots and arranged the sari in the proper way. Sundari looked at herself in the mirror and was surprised at how beautiful she looked. Despite her fear, she felt a sense of pride in her appearance. Radha smiled at Sundari and said, "You look beautiful!."