Trishalini ~ The Jewel of Mahabaleshgarh

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Trishalini POV

"No, not that," I sighed deeply.

"But, Maharani, it is what we are supposed to cook on Fridays," the attendee reminded me, and I sat tongue-tied.

"Alright, then it is," I accepted, and she went away.

"Maharani," another attendee walked in, and I immediately turned to look at her.

"Ji," I asked, and she smiled before saying.

"The new staff has arrived. You have to meet them before they are sent for their duties," her words made me feel even more restless, though I carried the smile and nodded.

"Very well," I muttered and asked further, "Ask them to meet me after breakfast tomorrow," I said and fidgeted my fingers before asking, "By the way, where is Maharaj?"

Her smile vanished before she spoke, "He is in the meeting with the ministers,"

I nodded and looked away for a moment. It had been more than three weeks since we had talked with calmness.

"Okay, can you ask him to meet me once he is done?" I asked, and she nodded.

"I will, but Kumar Ashwin said that he has to leave today to inspect the boundaries regarding the documents," she added, and I lowered my gaze and nodded.

"Do not ask him anything then," I said with a weak smile and saw her walk away.

"Meenakshi," I called once she left and sat on the couch, placing the keys on the table.

"Ji, Maharani," she came running, and I noticed her hand holding a scrolled letter.

"Have you got the list of the soldiers ready to take the leave for the next month?" I asked, and she put the scroll before me and nodded.

"I was just bringing it to you," she said, and I smiled before unrolling it and taking a bird's view over the names.

"Add one more name to it," I said, and she nodded and quickly brought the quill and ink before kneeling.

"Who?" She asked, and I smiled while remembering my friend— Meera.

"Kumar Agresen," I suggested, and she knitted her brows.

"Someone knew?" she asked, and I nodded.

"My best friend's husband. I promised to ask her for his name. They are newly married," I told her. She lowered her gaze to write it down and suddenly lifted her gaze.

"You are newly married too, Maharani-sa." Her words flowered some drying wounds, and I smiled, nodding my head. You should be spending some time with Maharaj as well," she added in a low voice. I picked up another scroll and opened it to look after tomorrow's menu.

"We do spend time," I said, and she placed the quill back on the table and pushed the letter to me.

"Not how you should. It's only for meetings, political stuff and other things. It's been weeks since Maharaj spent his night here," she said. I bit my lower lip and tried to keep my smile intact, though it hurt my cheeks.

"We both have been busy with the new law and rules of slavery, and this is important. Also, it's better if he rests well. It serves the Kingdom better if the King is well-rested. Is not it?" I asked, and she chuckled softly and nodded.

"It is done, then?" I asked, once again looking at the list of soldiers that were to take the leave from tomorrow.

"Yes, it is final. All the names are added," she said, and suddenly I remembered something.