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JALAL-U-DIN MOHAMMAD
The name that sent shivers down the spine.
The name that was taken with the most respect than any other name.
The name that was feared.
THE KING WHO RULED AND FOUGHT FEROCIOUSLY.
2020
JIYA SINGHANIYA
The Queen Bee.
In h...
"Ruqaiya Begum? What is she doing here?", I asked, rubbing my eyes. I can't let her know that I've been crying. She'll be too happy with the news. I got up from the bed and saw her entering the room. She walked as if she owned the place.
"Well technically she does.", my subconscious screamed at me.
"Yeah, whatever."
She sat on my bed, flexing her legs. She signalled for a maid to come forward. The maid had a tray in her hand that contained some very beautiful jewellery.
"Look. I've got all these for you. Judging from your appearance, I supposed you wouldn't have anything to wear tonight. Afterall it's a big day for you. You finally were able to seduce Shehenshah. But I'm so sorry to burst your little bubble, he'll probably not even remember you after tonight. You will be like other women in the Harem, rotting in some corner, while I and only I will rule Shehenshah's mind like I have for years.", she said.
"Are you done? If yes, then get up and leave. And if not, then let me tell you, I maybe a bit tired but I won't really mind slapping your wits out, since you're asking for it.", I spat.
"You bitch.", She raised her hand, most probably to slap me. But I stopped her hand mid-air.
"Careful with the badass baby, you never know when it may backfire.", I said.
"You stupid girl. I'll make sure Shehenshah doesn't visit you tonight. I'll never let you be with him.", she screamed turning away.
"Yeah sure. Keep your Shehenshah tied to your veil, as if I give a fuck.", I said.
When she left, I asked the maid to summon Raani. I was not completely ready to have the whole witchcraft conversation but I had to. There was no use crying or screaming.
"Yes, Princess. Did you call me?", she asked. Her frame was shrinked and her face had horror written all over it. By her looks, she wouldn't have been elder than 14 or 15.
"Call me Jiya.", I said. I could feel that she wanted to say something but she couldn't, maybe she was scared because of what happened earlier.
"Y- Yes.", she said.
"What's wrong?", I asked.
"N-nothing. I just think Jahnvi would be better if we don't want people to suspect us.?", She asked.
"In that case, call me Jahn. And I am sorry for hitting you earlier, I really wasn't in my senses. Please don't take me for the type who goes around slapping people like that.", I justified.
"No, it's okay. I'm used to it. I don't mind.", she replied. I smiled at her childlike timidity, and suddenly felt guilty for slapping and pushing her. I rose from the bed and hugged her. She hugged me back.
"You know Jahn. Princess never let me touch her this way. You really are very different than Princess. I feel so protected when I'm with you.", she said.
"Don't worry. Even though I'm not Jahnvi. I'll still protect you in every way I can.", I assured her by patting her back. I could feel her body relaxing, it was as if she really did believe me.
"Jiya. Let's get you ready. You've to serve Shehenshah tonight."
"Yes. I have to get ready. But not for serving Shehenshah, but to visit Shaguni Bai.", I answered.
"What? Why? Are you planning to leave me?", she asked.
"Not yet.", I replied with a smile.
"Then w-why?", she asked.
"Because I need some answers.", I replied.
I got dressed in a rather simple saree, because everything else was just too much for my taste.
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I looked pleasant and I decided to leave my neck alone and not wearing any necklace. I wore earings, a headpiece and bangles.
"We're ready to go.", I said.
Meanwhile? In Shehenshah's chambers
Jalal's POV
'I will think about it. And I hope all of you perform your duties in a proper manner.", I said to my courtiers. The day had been very hectic. And if things weren't bad enough, I had to encounter another sharp-tounged Rajput Princess. Anyways, I'll put her in place tonight.
I was so immersed in my thoughts that I didn't notice Ruqaiya, who looked clearly very appalled.
"You may all leave.", she signalled for everyone to leave.
"Goodbye Shehenshah. Good bye Begum-e-khas (The most special queen)", with that they all left the room.
Ruqaiya, Ruqaiya, Ruqaiya. What a beautiful sight! What a wonderful creature to behold! I pulled her onto my lap and began kissing her neck softly.
"Jalal, I want to talk to you about something very serious.", she said urgently, pulling her face away.
"What is it?", I said in between the kisses.
"It is about the begum you're gonna visit tonight. I went to her room with some jewellery, just to be nice. But she insulted me, called me bad names, and she even dared to say that she doesn't care about you and if you were to leave her alone, she'd be the happiest.", she explained.
On hearing this, I got up with fury written all over face.
"How dare she? How dare she insult my begum like that? Don't worry Ruqaiya. I will take revenge for you and trust me I will humiliate her in front of the whole Harem and will make her your slave. And that is my word to you.", he spat.
Ruqaiya started kissing me and I kissed her back roughly. I was taking out my anger. The best thing about Ruqaiya is that she knows, she just knows what I need and when I need it.
Tonight is going to be the worst night of your life, Jahnvi. Be ready for the start of the end.
Third person's POV
Ruqaiya was smiling to herself because she knew that her plan had worked. She owned Jalal's mind. Jalal would do whatever she wanted. Jalal wasn't able to control his anger and was waiting for the night to fall. On the other hand, Jiya went to meet Shaguni Bai but she had no idea of what turmoil this meeting is going to bring in her life.
