Is It Hate OR Love? Jodha Akbar

Chapter 18

Chapter 18:

Jalal walked out of the courtroom with a smirk on his face, surprising everyone. His mind, his heart, and even his thoughts were captured by their upcoming dreamy first night. He was feeling so excited, happy, and joyful. While gazing at Jodha's portrait, Jalal inquired, "How is the preparation going?"

Seeing Jalal's impatience, Abdul grinned and replied casually, "Shahenshah, I have sent people to bring the finest jeweler and dress designer as requested, they will be here any time, and the chamber decorator began to work as per your instruction. May I ask you why you are constantly smiling and glowing as if you have won the entire Hindustan?"

"Because I am feeling out of this world. No words can express my feelings. My heart is sending blissful vibes. Today, after a long time, I feel as if the day is too long. My patience is on edge; I can't wait for tonight. I have always felt like I am short of the hours, but today it's different. My mind doesn't want to think about anything other than Jodha. Do you know being in love is so strange? It gives you immense pain, peace, and happiness, all at the same time. Today I feel that I was in love with Jodha ever since my eyes laid on her, it just took me so long to comprehend, but my heart always loved her even in my extreme hate; I never hated her from my heart. Every pain I gave her, I suffered twice more than her. I had seized and locked my own heart all these years, but now I feel I have been released from suffocation, and my heart wants to explore every emotion that exists. Ohhh... Abdul, I can't express enough; to feel this, you need to fall in love." Jalal conversed openly with his dear friend.

Abdul was shocked to hear so many words from him. Jalal is known for his silence and a few necessary words only. Even as a friend, he only spoke in a sentence or two.

"Finally, you have accepted that you own a heart. I should be thankful to Queen Jodha; she has found your heart. I had never thought my ruthless, relentless, and heartless friend would talk like this one day. Your smile has surprised me with contentment. The first time, I have felt as if you have opened your heart freely to me, today's words coming without any measuring. Shahenshah, you have no idea how happy I am for you. Today I feel like calling you Jalal like I used to call when we were kids." Abdul wholeheartedly responded.

Jalal's expressions changed suddenly, hence in a severe tone, he asked Abdul, "Did you find out who was on duty at the palace gate on the night when Queen Jodha went to Jungle?"

"As soon as we reached the palace, I requested the details from Atgah Sahib. Shahenshah, very soon we will discover the real culprit." Abdul responded confidently.

"Abdul, a sudden thought came in my mind yesterday, why we don't match the handwriting with the letter Queen Jodha has given me. Also, find out who was on mail receiving and dispatching duty that week." Jalal recommended assuredly.

Conversing and thinking about this conspiracy. Jalal's blood boiled up; he firmed his posture and clutched his knuckle on the chair and continued in a thick tone, "Abdul, I will not spare the culprit who tried to separate us and gave her enormous pain, tears, and humiliation; I ensure he will plead for his death."

"Jalal, don't think about that now. Just enjoy the day; it's your day today. You don't worry; I would try my best to find out as soon as possible." Abdul replied concernedly.

A maid interrupted and informed them about the arrival of the jeweler and designer.

"Hmmm... Now the King of the Kings will spend his precious time in purchasing clothes and Jewelry for his beloved queen all by himself!" Abdul teased sarcastically.

Jalal gawked at Abdul petulantly. "Abdul, you may go now."

Abdul left his chamber with a grin on his face.