Ghungru

The Punishment

Shehzade Ali left dragging Shana along with him. Shana being all confused repeatedly asked him,"Sheh... Shehzade?! Where are you taking me?! What have I done?!"

But Ali didn't utter a single word. Shana continued squeaking,"Shehzade what have I done? What punishment are you talking about??!"

He was just holding her wrist tightly and dragging her along with him. After a certain time when her wrist was hurting a lot she finally shouted at Ali,"Sh-Sheh... ALI SAHAB IT'S HURTING!"

Ali stopped and turned towards her with a blank look. Shana got really terrified and immediately apologised saying,"Pardon my rudeness your highness... I-I am really s-s-sorry..."

Still with a blank emotionless face Ali said,"What did you just call me now? Umm While you shouted?"

"I know it was really rude of me... I'll never ever call you that... your highness, You are Shehzade the future Nawab... Please I'm sorry please!" Shana just babbled out all of these in a very fast speed out of fear.

"I asked what you called me now? Answer that or be ready for a bigger punishment."

"A-A-Ali S-Sahab... Ali Sahab!"

On hearing this Ali started walking towards Shana and Shana clenched her eyes closed. But then suddenly she could feel that she was lifted. When she opened her eyes, she saw Ali had lifted her in his arms and he was giving a big grin.

"If I can give punishment then there are rewards also for you. Hence, this is your reward for calling me Ali Sahab."

Shana got so much flustered that she said it out loud,"Please keep me down because--" before she could continue Ali interrupted and said,"Your legs are also tired so its ok..."

"B-b-b-but..."

"Shhhh! I'm already tired of your shouting... if you utter any more words then I'll kiss you to keep your mouth shut!"

Shana instantly put her hand on her mouth and nodded in agreement. Ali continued walking with Shana in his arms. Shana's heart was beating too loudly but Ali's heart was louder. Shana could hear it clearly, she wondered if Ali Sahab was also flustered.

She looked up at him and realised that he has got some awesome jaw lines, so sharp and wavy hairs falling from the corner of his ears. His shoulders were so broad and looked so strong. Shana was continuously looking at him but then Ali said,"Don't stare at me like that, I also blush... may be for the first time but yea I also blush, can't you hear my heart beat going louder and louder." He said this without looking at Shana.

Shana got flustered and turned her face. Finally they reached a small glass hut with a small but rich garden around. Ali carefully put Shana down then gently held her hand and brought her to the garden. Shana was more than amazed to see so many types of flowers and even that glass hut has some in it... it was just like a magical world.

Shana unconsciously held back Ali's hand and said,"It's beautiful..."

Ali with a small smile looking at the garden said,"I actually love gardening and its my private garden. No one is allowed to come here, except you."

Shana looked at her with wide eyes, still hands in hands. She blushed and thought to herself,"Is he really in love with me or is it just to quench his stimulation?"

"So, this is your punishment! You'll come to this garden only! Where... Where I'll be the only one to see you. No one else!"

Shana blushed on this sweet jealousy and nodded. She was feeling really happy.

Shana was exploring that garden then Ali invited her to sit in that hut with him. There was a small comfy divan. Ali almost took the whole place over the divan. Shana was standing there then Ali said,"Come and sit here... beside me."

"Eh? But where?"

"Here beside me..." Ali said with a smirk and pulled her beside him. She was sitting beside him in that small space. Ali was lying there beside her then he suddenly took her hand and started stroking it. He said,"It's hurting right? I didn't mean to grip it so tightly... I'm really sorry..."

Shana gasped and wondered how can a prince apologise to her... she was so shocked that she suddenly said,"No!No! Its not your fault! Please don't apologise!!" She said this with earnest eyes looking directly at the prince's eyes.

Ali was shocked for a while but then he smile and kissed Shana's hand and said,"... And this is your punishment for making me blush twice a day."

To be continued...

P.S - Special note from Writer! This writer is also searching for a charming Ali Sahab... if you know any please let me know!! Can't take this single life anymore 😭🙏