Saundarya ~ The Epitome Of Sacrifice

Chap 13- Birth

Now for a mild scene but an important one.

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Saundarya's POV,

She was in labour.

I crouched down near her, not knowing how to react. I soothed her back and made her sit on the bed. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she grabbed hold of my hand, clutching her fingers hard as the unbearable pain flowed through her. I panicked as I shouted,

"ANYONE...THE QUEEN IN IN LABOUR.....GET THE MIDWIFE.."

Maids rushed in, there was ruckus everywhere. She was laid down as I rubbed her palms and the soles of her feet attempting to calm her down. The midwife rushed in, bowls of warm water and cloth was brought. I could almost feel the tears streaming down my face as her screams echoed through the bhavan.

"Let me IN..."

I heard a male voice shouting. She was covered with a white duvet, hair sticking to her face as I saw Rana sa enter. He ran and sat by her side on his knees holding her palms, he said,

"My Love......I am there with you..Don't worry you can go through this.."

There was care, love and softness in his voice. I was perplexed to see such a side of him. His brows furrowed and I could see him getting teary, shutting his eyes close as she screamed louder.

The colourless water turned red and bowls of water were changed. Her insides were wiped with cloth everytime she pushed. I could sense agony in her voice . She was looking pale and weak as she was trying to push the baby out.

I was feeling scared looking at her. Did all women go through this while giving birth? My mother must have gone through this too. I will have to go through..Oh Wait..I don't even possess a husband forget about children.

"One is out.."

The midwife said. We all turned to look at her.

"What do you mean by one?"

Rana sa asked as I could see him trying to gulp back the tears forming. A maid took the baby, cleaning the little bundle up. Cries filled the room as the little thing shrieked.

"Rana sa....She is giving birth to twins...She has to push further.."

A weak voice immediately came,

"I can't anymore..aahhhh.....Aditya.."

They all consoled her as she pushed further. There was no-one beside the midwife as the maid had gone to clean the baby. The others were busy cleaning her up and changing the water. The woman looked around and forwarded me to hold her. I looked at her wide eyed.

Understanding me she said,

"My hands are too rough for a mother...Please hold the baby and console it..Rajkumari."

A small shrieking thing. I dreaded as visions of me dropping the delicate one ran through me. Hesitantly I held her, in my arms. She curled up like a ball as she calmed down a bit. Her swollen eyes parted a bit before shutting again. She calmed down. Homliness crept up to me and a tear formed in my eye. A sudden sob came through and I instinctively said,

"She's beautiful.."

I couldn't help but notice her similarities with the Queen. Not forgetting the brown eyes she possessed just like the Queen and a fair complexion. A maid took her away from me, getting to clean her up. Rani sa had fainted with the pain and was fanned as she had to feed the two bundles of joy, A Prince and a Princess.

I exited the chamber after getting myself slightly presentable. On exiting I saw him, hugging his brother and andt smile grew on my face. He let go and I saw tears in his eyes as he exclaimed,

"I became Kakusa [paternal uncle]...Bhaisa...I can't believe this.."

He said. His voice sent shivers down my spine and I neglected the creeping in crimson. He turned to me before walking towards me.

"Thank you for helping Bhabisa..princess.."

Having nothing to say I just nodded my head. He turned around and I walked away from there. Walking towards the waterfall again I sat down, on the nearest rock, trying to contemplate the pain she just went through.I exhaled deeply when I felt a presence behind.

"WHat happened?"

"Nothing...Just thinking...it must be painful right..like to give birth.."

"I think so..the way Bhaibisa was screaming I can guarantee it must be very painful.."

I hummed as he sat down beside me. I thought of continuing the conversation, not wanting it to become awkward.

"You know, I held her..in my arms....She was just so small....It felt motherly..I wish to have one of my own.But.."

I peered into his eyes, searching for the neverending comfort I always receive staring into them ,the green maze.

"But what..lotus.."

"Stop calling me lotus...I am not a lotus..I am a human being"

"That is as beautiful, pure, innocent, worthy, divine,and unearthly as the lotus.."

He cut me off. I looked at him, wide mouthed. I didn't know what to say. He tucked a strand of hair behind my ear and he cupped my cheek.

"Remember Princess...Your ex-husband doesn't care about you...for him you are already dead...Move on..Find someone whom you love...Forget him, his existence...You are baselessly thinking about him.."

I looked away, staring at our reflection in the magically still water. No, it can't be. He cannot forget me like this. I know he must want me back. He must yearn for me. I must go back to him, once, just once. Maybe on seeing me, he will regret his decision. I was ready at that movement to even live like a mistress of his. I didn't want to be a queen, neither a princess, I just wanted him.

I looked at Kunwarsa. I was going to disappoint him, I knew. I held his hands in my palms and took a deep breath and said,

"Take me to 'Him'...Please...Kunwarsa..."

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HAAH not again...well interesting parts coming in the following chapters..It's going to be fun reading and writing this book, well my second book..he he.

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