Hopeless Battle

Chapter 19

" why are you laughing" asked Lavanya
" I'll tell you a story" said Piara
" how is it important " asked Lavanya
" it is " said Piara
" then tell " said Lavanya

Harsh was excited about the visit of a friendly king , a lot of pressure was in Piara's head . Everything was to be perfect and Piara herself wanted to make herself presentable. She was to wear a corset and other things , she decided to wear the corset dress at night .

" Piara is everything ready " asked Harsh
" yes , let me dress up fast " said Piara

Piara dressed into her corset containing dress , it felt suffocating but she didn't change . She looked gorgeous in her dress and herself felt it was beautiful. She went to the dining chambers . She sat with Harsh and the King gave her a smile .
"Queen Piara you look beautiful " said The king
"Thank you " said Piara

They all had the dinner fast , Piara felt suffocating in the dress but she went through it . Eating food was not less than a big task at the moment but she did all that for beauty, she felt flattered by the compliment. She accompanied Harsh in showing the king the palace.

" who decorated the palace " asked The king
" the great work was done by the queen herself " said Harsh
" the queen is just great , she is beauty with brains" said the king
" thank you " said Piara

Piara was very flattered by his words and in the other side Harsh was very Jealous by the comments. Even though it was no offensive compliments but the feeling that Piara is his wife made him a bit Jealous, Harsh was successful in not making others know that he is Jealous.

" King Harsh today's food menu was great " said the king
" thank you " said Harsh
" let me guess this is also done by Queen Piara " said the king
" yes this is also done Queen" said Harsh
" she is truly talented " said the king
" thank you " said Piara

Piara and Harsh went back to their room , Piara was tired and she was feeling suffocated . Harsh was burning in jealousy . Harsh was acting like a madman by the behavior of the king . Piara walked towards him seeing his madness.
"What happened Harsh " asked Piara
"What should happen more"'asked Harsh
" care to explain " said Piara
"Talented Queen , my foot" said Harsh

Piara sat in the chair infront of the mirror , she was taking off her jewellery and she laughed seeing the reaction of Harsh. Harsh gave her a look seeing her laughing.
"Piara " said Harsh warningly
"Did you prohibit compliments or something " asked Piara
" no" said Harsh
" he just appreciates art" said Piara cutting him
"Piara " said Harsh warningly
" don't give me that tone for something I'm innocent for" said Piara

"You are a daredevil " said Lavanya
"I'm the lucky one in the palace who does that and Taresh too" said Piara and Lavanya gave her a smile
"I know the jealousy part ain't important but it will give you more of an idea" said Piara
" you are giving an idea that he is wreck when angered" said Lavanya
"I haven't completed the story" said Piara ,
" ok " Said

Ashie came with food and they bought ate together . Piara was completely in peace and a battle was taking place in Lavanya's mind . She really wished everything was like before the war . Her perfect family is now into pieces , she wanted comfort in the hands of her loved ones . Piara provided it but it wasn't enough.
"Queen , the king is calling you" said a soldier
"Ok said " Piara
Lavanya's eyes bulged hearing that voice , her face lit up like a Christmas tree and Piara left . Lavanya turned and saw a familiar face . She felt better ,a comfort sort of feeling . Tears of happiness came from her eyes , the soldier came and wiped her Tear .
"Jamina" she said
" the one and only " said Jamina
" oh god , I can't believe this" said Lavanya
" my name is Jamael " said Jamina
" you look like something else " said Lavanya
" I'm a soldier here and I had a lot of luck so I could blend in easily " said Jamina
"You're a girl and it's prohibited " said Lavanya
"I have womenly features but I've hid it to an extent " said Jamina
" I seeing a lot of unbelievable things " said Lavanya
"It's hard but somehow it's going ok I guess , I'm here for your help" said Jamina
"Thanks Jamina " said Lavanya
" that's what friends are for, sorry I couldn't help earlier " said Jamina
"It's fine, atleast you are with me now " said Lavanya

Jamina heard Piara's anklets sound and Jamina left somehow. Piara entered and saw a little sadness off Lavanya's face , Piara smiled seeing this . Piara thought that the things she said is diminishing her current statements and making her feel better so she decided to continue.
"Shall I continue" said Piara
" yes " said Lavanya nodding in positive

Taresh was passing by the chambers . Piara was defending herself and Harsh burning in jealousy.
" Taresh " called out Piara

Taresh decided to walk away like he didn't hear because he heard some of the words exchanged and didn't want to be part of this fight . He didn't want pick sides .
"Taresh come here now" commanded Piara
"Yes Pia" said Taresh
" look , your friend is telling it's my fault that king is complimented me" said Piara
" I didn't say it's your fault " said Harsh
"First you decide what's you problem " asked Piara
Taresh stood there confused looking at their face . He wanted to exit so badly
"Piara" said Harsh strictly

Piara held on to Harsh . Her eyes went towards the ceiling and she fell onto Harsh , she went unconscious . Harsh laid Piara in the bed and checked Piara's breathe.
"It's slow " said Harsh alarmingly.

Taresh went and called Harsh' mom . Harsh and Taresh was asked to go outside . Piara had been suffocating in that dress. Harsh' mom loosened the dress and Piara could breathe better .
" what happened mom "asked Harsh
" she was suffocating in the dress, I've loosened it" said Harsh' mom
"Ok mom" said Harsh

"So you're saying he thought I was suffocating " said Lavanya
" you were breathing heavily too so he might have felt that" said Piara
"So I mistook" said Lavanya biting her lips

"I couldn't believe you thought like that about me" said Harsh......