Regal Tale of Ratnagiri

9. Tu fikar na karya kar

Juhi's proud smile was declaring her self satisfaction, captivating Abhishek is like her revenge of harvesting day. Her words also proved that - "the great artist doesn't sell art but makes deal with maharaja for profit. And now teaching rajkumar secretly in barter of worthy anklets. I told you bhaiya, this crooked son of fisherman has a great business mind, from taking profit in father's business to bargaining anklets......."

"Save us Maharaja...my son can't do this" - the fisherman fell on Maharaja's feet. With him, Abhishek and Rachin's eyes also got tears. Younger rajkumar lashed out on his aunt;

"Don't talk without knowing bua! These anklets..."

"Shut up Rachin!"

"Lekin aap...."

"I said shut up!"

The lady's glare was enough to bury Rachin's turbulence. It's now habitual but the young's dormant self was slowly waking up against her when she continued -

"See bhaiya, how dare your kid is! How you could say Mayank brat when he obeys me all time ? Actual brat is this, Rachin! He was learning secretly in cave, not even considered our permission! Either control him bhaiya, or arrange his marriage!"

"Is this true Rachin ?" - When Maharaja asked, Rachin thought he would flow a stream against Juhi with complaints but that lady intervened again...

"Isn't my information enough bhaiya ? And see those anklets in his legs, these are marked as made from royals' goldsmith! Now decide his punishment!"

The poor father Yuvraj begged for mercy but this time Maharaja was more affected by his sister. He ignored the fisherman's cry and about to announce the consequence. But-

"What's happening here ?"

Elder Rajkumar's first impression was the rope around Abhishek's hand even in half-drunkenness when he entered the hall. "Inke hath bandhe kiun hain ?" He raised a finger on the guards holding the dancer.

"Beta Mayank, thank God you came! See your lovely brother's action and this fisherman's son's hubris. He was teaching dance to your brother secretly without our permission. Even bargained worthy anklets from him, today guards apprehended him from a cave near Trimbakeshwar temple!" - Juhi informed.

"Immediately free my brother's teacher with due respect!"

"Mayank!!!"

"I permitted bua!"

Juhi stopped for a second as his elder nephew never raised voice in front of her. Today his eyes are burning but still trying to stay polite. Rachin also got strength in his brother's presence;

"Haan batao na bhaiya, aap ne hi ghoongru..."

"Rachu🤫, let me talk" Mayank humbly made his brother silent, "yes bua, I permitted him to learn dance, gave him anklets too"

"Yeahh... And today teacher forgot to bring his ghoongru that's why I gave him mine for today, he didn't bargained it!!!"

"Rachu!" Mayank again stopped his brother before looking at his aunt who was still in disbelief.

"You p... permitted ?"

"Yes bua. If anyone did offence, is me. Tie my hands if you want. But free this innocent immediately. Royal family never disrespects teachers or gurus"

"But why you did so ?"

"Because Rachu wished to learn. How could I refuse my li'l monkey ? Although, I enjoy dance and ghazals and mujra every night, you never complained it. Today if my brother wants to learn the art and I permit, kya galat hai isme bua ?"

Mayank's sharp logic inside extra sweetness hit the bull's eye. Juhi couldn't say against it but kept burning inside. "Okay. If you permitted..... Then it's okay"

Guards had freed Abhi's hands till then. Mayank acted like very greatful and floating in happiness. "Thank you so much bua, I knew how kind-hearted you are! And if you don't mind, can we stop younger rajkumar practicing in cave ? It's shameful for royal family. From tomorrow, they can continue class in our mansion"

Mayank's smile more widened and his aunt's face got more darker, she failed to smile formally. Here Rachin almost jumped in joy and gave his brother a huge silent thank for this save and support. Brother smiled back, "And Rachu, give this anklets to your teacher. It's more suitable on him. Main tujhe dusra dilaunga"

"Bilkul bhaiya!" Floating in joy Rachin stared both at his brother then teacher. He remained silent during the whole turmoil. Still he's not saying anything. But his head is raised now and thankful eyes are on Mayank, biding silent greatness or wandering the nature of this rajkumar.

"Abhishek....... ABHISHEK"

"Ye...yes Maharaj" - the eye contact broke down due to Maharaj's call snatching Abhishek's gaze on himself.

"We are apologising again. You'll be respected here as Rajkumar's teacher. Yuvraj, you too, forgive us. From now on I won't let your son to be harrased by anyone"

"Jai ho Maharaja"

The king patted his back with trust. After sometime they followed Juhi who left the hall angrily. Abhishek was still silent as he had nothing to say. When his father called him for going back he wished to atleast thank Mayank with words. But alas! Being tired with day long 'Mujra' he was already gone from there. So Abhi told his student,

"Apke bhai ko mere taraf se shukriya kehna"

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Mayank : "Main naal khada hu tere
Tu fikar na karya kar 😌"

Mayank bohot hi loving banda hai bhai. Abhi related har ek chhote bade post me like, comments karta hai. (Brother bhi bolta hai, doesn't matter🤭).

Hey WB walon, do you know what our Maharaja stated on R.G. Kar hospital's brutal case ? As a bengali and cricket lover, am his huge fan. That's why I can't believe, wheather all India is protesting against it, how he could.........🥲

Whatever, our state isn't safe for girls anymore. If my updating stops suddenly, don't be surprised 😊