Game Of Destiny

Chapter 34

(Jodha was walking towards Jalal who was standing with Rukaiya talking with her, she didn't wanted to accompany them for hunting, she never appreciate the hunt of animals for sheer amusement or fun, however she knew well to not say no to Jalal, she knew and she was well aware of the fact, that Mughals  who are  descendents  of Chengez  Khan  ,Taimur Lang , are  very  fond  of  hunting (shikar)  and  followed  the  rules framed  by  their  ancestors. They infact followed  the  rules  laid  down  by  them  even  in the hunting  parties.'  Almost  all  the  great  Mughals  were  fond  of  this  game, Jalal her husband was no different, given a chance to choose other royal engagement and hunting, he will choose Hunting game for pastime.  However she knew one more thing hunting isn't only about paying visit in Forest and hunt the animals there. For her husband Hunting  was  also  used  as  a  means  of  enquiring into  the  condition  of  people, to increase his knowledge  always makes  hunting  a  means  of  increasing  his  knowledge, besides about his subject or armies, there won't much noise would be made for his hunting trip, either it will always be surprised for everyone for security purposes and ofcourse for his own intention to find about his people, He  travels  in  cognition  and examines  into  matters  referring  to  taxation  or  to  sayurghal  lands,  or  to  affairs connected  with  the  household.  On  account  of  these  higher  reasons  he  will indulges  in  the  chase and  shows  himself  quite  enamoured  of  it. And it will be foolish on Jodha part if she miss the opportunity to see his ways. Hence here she was ready to accompany them).

"Greetings Queen Jodha"! If it's up-to you"? Which weapon will you prefer for hunting"? I often go by this"!..

(Spoke Jalal greeting her at first, he wanted to wait for her to greet him first as always, but the way she come all dressed up snatch his breath, left him clean bowled in his excitement that first time, she will accompany him for his favourite sport , he missed Rukaiya presence near him, but as soon he greet her, he realized by another sharp intake of breath, taken by person stood besides him, that he went overboard hence he quickly opted for the only query he could come up with that moment. He carefully Pointed towards the  musket  that  was a  smooth  bore,  muzzle  loading, matchlock,  which  did  not  possess  the  accuracy  of  a  modem  day  magnum rifle. It was black in color, it was big and looked heavier, however Jodha who was very much familiar with weapon being royal Blood and warrior, didn't got much surprised by it, the only thing made her impressed was the sight of design done over the gun, it's looked beautiful. Feeling strong gaze on herself she look up and realize Jalal is still Waiting for her answer, she cleared her throat then spoke folded her hand for greeting).

"Greetings Your Majesty"! If it's in my hand I would choose none of it"! Because personally I don't enjoy the Hunting sport"! However I prefer spear"! 

(Jalal glance at Jodha with unreadable expression listening her answer, however Rukaiya didn't stay silent she immidately spoke, as soon she heard the choice of weapon Jodha prefer for hunting. It was her way to put her down however she understimate Jodha. She noticed how even after arriving she ignored her royally, she didn't acknowledge her presence at all. As if she's isn't there and Rukaiya won't admit but it was humiliating for her, however she sense the ignorance of Jalal in this matter to, in her view, even he doesn't mind it even though he must be aware of it).

"Spear"? That's not going to work on wild and giant animal's"! 

"Weapon's are made to take lives"! It's never useless in it's job"! Enemy and weapon shouldn't be understimate"! 

(That's sharp tounge, did she know the consequence of being so bold with Rukaiya"? Thought Jalal inwardly entirely amused, ofcourse he noticed how Rukaiya didn't greet Jodha, how Jodha didn't t even acknowledge Rukaiya presence. These two women are answering each other in own way, even though he don't appreciate such a gesture openly, but it will be lie to admit Jalal mind it , because he doesn't mind it however he knew better, not to waste his time by engaging himself in ladies fight. That's their matter they can handle better. But he did liked Jodha's answer. That has underlying meaning in the sentence and he knew with Rukaiya even it's mean for him as well. He understood and he was aware even Rukaiya understanood that as well. However he was still surprised by her way, at how easily swiftly she can speak her mind. You have to listen her with open cool mind, or else most of time you will missed the underlying message on time given by her, which can be form of mocking taunting or lecturing. However he excused himself to talk with his men about security arrangements. Leaving the women behind who were engaged in shooting daggers at each other by eyes. There was uncomfortable silence prevailed between them Rukaiya royally ignored Jodha, so Jodha to didn't pay heed to her way. She doesn't really care at all what matter to her was the purpose she's here for. Nothing more nothing less. After sometime the Servant motion them to come forward so the troop carry on with their trip, Jodha moved before Rukaiya reaching close she observed Hawaii favourite Elephant of Jalal. She put her hand over Hawaii's trunk and caressed it slowly and gently, it was rough that it's sting her palm. But she didn't take it back at all, she had seen many Elephant in her life but one two could impressed her, one Ramprasad the mighty favourite Elephant of Mewar Prince Maharana Pratap, she always though no other elephant could be like Ramprasad, but Hawaii it's seem different but in good way, Ramprasad is to loyal to Pratap to even let anyone near , just like his horse Chetak who won't let anyone else ride on back, but Hawaii it didn't back or turn when she made move to touch , it's impressed her very much ,she always had things for pet's her own horse subhrak , she was lost looking at it's features. She didn't realise Jalal standing behind her observing her. By her softened facial expressions, amazed smile Jalal knew she's impressed by his favourite pet. However her attention on Hawaii didn't settled well with him either, even though he like the way she pay attention to everything related to him. Still he never understand why it's stung in small part of heart).