Regal Tale of Ratnagiri

17. Mahishasurmardini🔱

The splendid night of Mayank's birthday has been spent so well, Maharaja filled all of his people's stomach, they're overwhelmed in Maharaj's appreciation. Only one person has no interest in these stuffs, he's laying on face in a collapsed room.

It's younger Rajkumar. Juhi and his family has broken him very well. His worshipped Shivalinga got no offerings from two days, his painting materials are scattered on floor. He himself is counting moments -- when the bitch aunt will come and drag him in front of the monster Deepak, in the mandap...or the HELL!

"Rach"

A sweet call made Rachin get up. Shahbaz is standing near his bed. In this bounded life his presence didn't irritate him as he atleast speaks against Juhi.

"Yes Shahbaz"

"Do you know what happened last night ? The robber ran away from cell"

"Oh please... I'm not interested in these stuffs" said Rach. But thanked lord Shiva in mind for saving Shivam's brother's life.

" Currently Your whole family's concentration is this stuff Rach... This is a golden chance, go away!"

Younger Rajkumar couldn't understand at first. Shahbaz saud again; "Bhaag jao Rachin. All are busy in hall, guards are also gathered there. Run away. Don't be late for getting married with Deepak!"

"B...but where would I go ?"

"Trimbakeshwar temple. Shivam will must be there"

A dark shadow gulped the temporary excitement just bloomed in the sweet face. The voice also came wet.

"He won't be Shahbaz... I called him there by letter... With so much love... He didn't come"

"But this time he will. Listen to me and go away. Won't get this opportunity twice"

With the singer's insisting, rajkumar got off from bed, looked at Lord Shiva's portrait he made on wall, bowed head down and stepped out from the room. Didn't forget to turn once behind to see a supportive face.

"Shahbaz... I know you love me. You could grab this opportunity for own purpose, why letting me go away ?"

"Oww Rach..." Shahbaz tried his best to control tears, "who wouldn't love a diamond like you ? Love is sacrifice, not grabbing opportunity. And... I don't want a one-sided... Shivam is your desired one. Please go now"

Rachin gave a drop of tear as a return gift of the poor singer's love before running away from the palace.

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Shivam isn't a guy who'll misunderstand his brother for running away. His mature mind is enough to digest the fact that Rutu's escape was necessary. He thanked the merchant a lot for saving his brother's life. Before going to royal prison the white man met Shivam and ensured him that his brother will lead new life.

Still, the person who was his parent, guardian and shelter from childhood, made a huge emptiness by going away. Bhaiya isn't with you - it never happened to him.

Although he couldn't stop blaming himself for all the stuff. It's true that Rutu went to Maharaja for appealing for the poor people, but his another aim attracted the disaster. And that aim was bringing Shivam's love from the palace.

To reduce guilt and sorrow, he's towards Trimbakeshwar temple. This morning is quite different which started without touching bhaiya's feet who was more than god for him.