Saundarya ~ The Epitome Of Sacrifice

Chap 29- Abhisar

Well...

NOTE: Meaning of Abhisar : meeting of two lovers in secret

UNEDITED: COMMENT MISTAKES

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Adiraj's POV,

Her head was resting on my chest, deep in slumber. I could already see the palace. It had been days since I was away. Bhai sa must be worried about me. I gave a soft kiss on her hair as I shook her softly,

"Lotus....We have reached...Wake up Love.."

She took a deep breath as her eyes fluttered open, her hands immediately covered her eyes as the blinding light fell on her. She absorbed her surroundings slowly. It was mealtime, noon. The roads were deserted, nobody out in the scorching heat. She suddenly became conscious of herself.

"Put me down.."

She said, panickingly urgent. I heard her muttering something to herself. She played with her nails, pinching her skin and rubbing them. I ushered my horse to stop, as I held her hands in mine.

"Why are you so nervous?"

"What if ... .I am again being a burden.."

"Your What if's will never come true...now stop rattling your brain and climb down.."

I put her down, as we entered the palace gate, her head was hung low, she was scrambling, unable to match my pace. I chuckled a little, slowing down. I noticed, Bhaisa standing there, with a scowl on his face, and Bhabi sa with a wide smile, each of them holding their children.

I stood in front of him, as he looked at me with a scrutinising gaze, if looks could kill I would have been already dead by now.

"Bhai sa.."

"Young man......ever thought about your family.,,that they would love to know your location, about where you are..."

"I did send a letter.."

"Exactly...Sending a letter after staying anonymously roaming around like a vagabond..and informing us a day before coming back...Such responsibility..."

"I am sorry..Okay...now stop glaring at me like....that.."

Bhabi sa loosened up the atmosphere, as Bhaisa also hugged me, I even met my two children, wanting to make one of my own one day. She was standing like an accused in the corner, trying to hide herself from others.

I saw Bhabisa talking with her. Her eyes lit up, as she was given the boy to hold.

"We will have our Namkaran tomorrow.."

Bhaisa announced. He looked sceptical about saying something.He ushered me to come with him. I followed him into the room. I noticed a few ministers present. Everyone had a grin plastered on their face. I observed each and every of them . What were they so happy about?

"Raj...I have got a perfect girl for you...who will not only be perfect for your wife..but also as the Kunwarani sa of Jodhpur..She is well versed in texts and good at finance given her exposure to it..She possesses a great beauty and is young too..."

I could feel my heart clench, and my hands sweating. I grew restless, because I knew he was speaking as a King and not my brother. I couldn't even say anything. I saw a pretty young and short girl, standing shyly in the corner, her veil pulled to her nose.