Is It Hate OR Love? Jodha Akbar

Chapter 12

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Chapter 12

After the peaceful, relaxing night, Jodha woke up very early in the morning. It was still gloomy outside; she saw Jalal sleeping next to her serenely. Seeing his gratified innocent face, she beamed softly and murmured dimly, 'I was so wrong; he is not at all cruel or heartless. I know he doesn't love me, but he genuinely cares for me.' She blushed, seeing his muscular shoulders and gorgeous, striking body, and deeply exhaled to control her overwhelming desire to touch him. She recalled how romantically and possessively he kissed her last night s. She stands there for a few minutes, just adoring his dazzling look.

Suddenly, she realized that she was running late, so she rushed and quickly changed her attire and wore the white outfit like a soldier. Soon she got ready to leave, but before leaving, she looked back at Jalal for a second with deep love in her eyes and silently murmured 'Shahenshah, please forgive me for keeping this a secret from you; it's a matter of my brother's safety, I know he is one of your enemies, and if you found out about him, you might end up killing him. Like others, I am also scared of your anger; what if you send your soldiers to capture him. I am fully aware that I am crossing my confined boundaries by keeping secrets from my husband. I hope you will not find this out, and if in case you find out, I am sure you will understand me and trust me completely. Your concern and care have built a subterranean trust inside my heart. I will be back soon before you know it.' Once again, she smiled at his content, innocent face, and left the chamber.

As per the plan, Moti had already arranged everything for Jodha. The only major issue was to pass through the main gate where many guards were sitting with the door closed; passing through from there was the toughest task. Still, Jodha decided to use her Queen's power and force them to open doors, and if that doesn't work, then without any argument will leave and take the back entrance where only four guards at the gate. She will cover-up hiding her identity, and she will fight with them and run away from the palace. But she knew that was a bit too dangerous an option. She decided to use the front gate first and use her card of being a special begum.

Everything was working out as per plan; her horse and sword were ready. It was still gloomy outside. She reached the main checkout point at the front gate, but strangely, there was no soldier on duty at the checkpoint, and the main gate was opened. Jodha quickly rode out of the palace excitedly. She felt a little odd and weird, but as she was in haste, she ignored the fact and went on her way.

Maham was waiting for Jodha to leave the palace; she had diverted the checkpoint guards purposely so Jodha could leave without distraction. After Jodha left, she smiled wickedly and talked to herself, 'I will make sure Queen Jodha, you don't come back to this palace and you are out the Shahenshah's life too. She masked her evil facial expressions and went to Jodha's chamber, where Jalal was sleeping peacefully.

She woke Jalal up with an apology and said in an anxious tone, "Shahenshah, please forgive me for waking you up in the middle of the night, but." she paused purposely.

"But what Badi Ammi?? What happened?? You seem so anxious?" Jalal fearfully asked

Maham cautiously replied, "Shahenshah, I don't know how to say this, but yesterday I received a message for Jodha begum, and as per my duty, I gave the message to her without reading. But when I left her chamber, I heard a loud cheer, she was so happy to read this message and hugged Moti and told her with excitement that he wants to meet me in the Jungle cottage, I ignored it. I thought maybe I had not heard clearly, but just a few minutes ago, when I received a message from the checkpoint that Jodha begum went out of the palace without anyone's permission, I realized that the message was indeed meet some man in the Jungle. She was so happy and eager, and I doubt that. She might have an aff.a.i.r." She paused.