Is It Hate OR Love? Jodha Akbar

Chapter 23

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Chapter 23

A mirage of emotions flashed through his eyes. Once again he forwarded his hand toward Malika E Hindustan while beholding his intense gaze, Jodha shyly gave her forwarded her hand with an angelic smile on her face. As always he took a hold of her hand and squeezed gently with a mischievous smirk, then he slightly lowered and slurred teasingly in her ears "It's your turn to proclaim your love for me Junglee Billi."

She looked at him with a shock with the expression of 'No way'... Not here'. She gently nodded her head and looked down. Seeing her  crimson pink cheeks, he grinned mysteriously, for a moment he forget they were surrounded by many people and every eye were viewing them keenly. He softly lifted her chin and mumbled "Jodha your innocent eyes speaks more than words, don't veil them from me. At a snail's pace she raised her beautiful hazel eyes, the way he was staring at her with intense love and contentment, she even forgot that they were in Diwan E Khaas. When this duo was lost in each other longer than thirty seconds,  the crowd wheezed seeing their romantic gesture, and some of the jealous queens hissed with scornful giggle. Gradually dim humming whispers grew in the hall and soon turned into a mocking and teasing laugh. At the same time both of them become conscious, this time even, Jalal felt slightly awkward and shy. While looking at the Abdul he just smiled brazenly.

No doubt apparently everyone looked happy but many of the administrators fumed with the announcement inwardly. Malika E Hindustan title to a Hindu Queen, it was not easy to digest. His l court was filled with ninety percent Mughal's administrator and many maulvis. Most of them sensed bitterness with this sudden decision. Few desired to even argue but after seeing Jalal's keenness none of them dared to utter a word and kept their poker face with smile and agreement.

While perusing spectators, Jodha noticed two beautiful blissful teary eyes and the glowing face with genuine happiness. When Jodha's eyes behold a gaze at Hamida her lips curved into a content smile. All of a sudden, Jodha pulled Jalal's hand with a gentle tug, her face directed towards Mariam Makhani Hamida Banoo. Seeing unexplainable happiness on Hamida's face with content satisfaction and her mellowed eyes with tears of happiness he sincerely smiled back at his Ammi Jaan. It had been years since he saw this kind of pleasant happiness on his mother's face. For a moment all the hatred was forgotten... With Jodha, Jalal also instinctively moved towards his mother. Hamida's heart stopped beating for an instant when she noticed his lost son was walking towards her with a pleasing appearance...

Mother and son both looked at each other without a blink... But all of a sudden the bitterness took over Jalal, and he withdraws quickly while breaking his gaze from her. Jodha rapidly drew him little closer then she bends down to touch her feet out of respect and to get her blessing for the occasion... Jalal stood their confusingly, deep down he wanted her blessings as well but his Shahenshahi ego and past bitterness stilled him from bending even though for a change his noble head slightly bowed down out of admiration . Hamida's tears were still flowing... She put her hand on Jodha's head and blessed her with all the happiness in the world and prayed for an heir for the sultanate. Jodha and Jalal both looked at each other shyly hearing an heir blessing, Jodha blushed and Jalal smirked.

Jalal recalled his Ammi Jaan's concern for Jodha, in a polite tone he teased "As per your advice Ammi Jaan, I have not punished Queen Jodha for coming late to DWK but instead I have rewarded her."

Hamida grinned at his ironic tone. "Also, I have fulfilled your wish to bring back your beloved bahu!" Jalal finished the sentence emphasize your beloved bahu (daughter in law)'