[ CHAPTER LIII ]
After Ehanya's incident Mayurakshi was embarassed, shameful and angry. She thought Ehanya could pave a way for her but at the end she ended up embarassing her. If she knew that anything would happen like that she wouldn't have brought Ehanya at all. She wrote a latter and sent it to Ehanya's parents. After returning Somakshya scolded her for good which made her even more angry. Amey's matter is still on fire now that Ehanya's incidence happened it made the situation worse.
Mayurakshi angrily smashed all the beautiful decoration in her room. All she planned was going wrong. She couldn't predict anything nor could win any game. If this continues then there wouldn't be any chance for her. Mayurakshi clenched her fist while anger bursting in her chest.
"Where is the prince?" She asked her maid.
"Your highness, the prince, he is went out in the morning then returned at the noon all drunk. He is in his room"
Drunk? Mayurakshi couldn't help but feel more angry. "Let's go to meet the prince"
In the room Amey was lying on bed totally drunk. His senses weren't working at all. Everything around him seemed blurry and fading. Mayurakshi barged inside the room only to see him motionless on bed. Her anger flared up.
"So many things has already happened yet he still had the mood to drink and get drunk? Involving himself with a bitch he really ruined himself. Go get the prince out of the bed"
The guards who entered following her walked forward and forcefully pulled Amey up and made him stood infront of Mayurakshi. Amey being forced to stand up felt his knees getting weak and he couldn't even bear the energy to weight his body on his legs.
"What ....are ....you.....doing.....let me go" his voice slurred. He tried to move but because of the strong hold onto his arms by the guards he couldn't at all.
"Useless" Mayurakshi walked towards her before slapping him twice. The sound of the slap echoed before it forced some senses into Amey's mind.
He shook his head as the pain on his cheek woke him up. "Mother?" He called out once his vision got cleared.
"You still remembered that you have a mother? Useless, do you think drinking day and night will make things right? Look at yourself, you can't even stand on your own legs. This is the result of you getting involved with bitches and ruining your own life" Mayurakshi scolded, "I thought with you here, I wouldn't have to worry about anything. But who could have thought after growing up you will become a kaput? All my expectations on you has dropped in the water. What's the point of you living like this? I thought even if your father is gone, you are still here but....you......relying on you means ruining my own self. Do you know what I am talking about?" Mayurakshi screamed and threw another slap.
Amey's face turned away and finger mark printed on his cheek. Mayurakshi waved her hand and the guards let go of Amey, who instantly met the ground.
"Humph" Mayurakshi snorted angrily and left with her maids. The guards followed behind her.
Amey rolled on the ground trying to stand up but failed miserably. The alcohol had a good effect on his body and his mind and eyes started to blur again. Before he lose all his consciousness Nandini's face flashed in his mind.
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"It would have been better if you could stay for few more days" Somakshya said holding Rajyashree's hand.
"We have been here for a long time already. We need to leave now. I promise if there's a chance, I will definitely visit again"
"You must, we are already getting this old. Don't even know when we will leave this world. Before dying I really don't want to have any regrets" Somakshya sighed.
"What nonsense are you saying. There are still time for you. You still haven't seen your second grand children. Stop thinking about those things" Rajyashree frowned.
Somakshya chuckled, "of course, I will stop talking now"
Rajyashree looked hesitated before she smiled again, "well if you don't mind, there's something I want to talk about. Shall I?"
"Why are you hesitating? Just speak freely whatever you wanted to say"
"Well, I know it's not a proper time for this but I also don't want to keep it to myself only" Rajyashree nodded, "well the thing is, I really liked Nandini. I know she is divorced but if you don't mind I want to make her my grand-daughter-in-law. I have already talked to Vaishyam and he didn't seem to mind at all. What do you think about it?"
Somakshya was stunned by the sudden word. Vaishyam want to marry Nandini? But how could that be possible? If the things are different then it was a good marriage proposal. Afterall she has known Rajyashree and her family well. But Nandini is pregnant and even if she is not Manik would burn the world if he hears it. But how should she explain it to Rajyashree who was looking at her with kind of hope?
Somakshya gave a nervous laugh, "well, such matters is really sensitive. Nandini has just gone through a big problem and now this natter—"
"We definitely understand her struggle. There's no rush, as long as she agrees then it's fine. We won't treat her badly" Rajyashree said again.
Somakshya sighed, "then let Vaishyam talk with Nandini first. If she agrees then we don't have problem"
"In that case, I will have Vaishya talk to her personally. Since it's their life matter then it's better to let them decide it directly" Rajyashree nodded.
Somakshya thought in her mind. I couldn't refuse without a proper excuse but Nandini has upper hand in this. Let her handle this matter so that there wouldn't be any problem afterall.
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The matter of proposal didn't stay hidden from the Emperor himself. When Ishank released the news, he flew in rage.
"What did you say?" Manik slapped the table glaring at Ishank, "marriage? In this whole world they couldn't find a girl to marry but eyed my woman?"
"Master, her highness has left the decision to Mistress to decide" Ishank replied.
"What's there to decide?" Manik roared. He got up abruptly, "how could mother do this?" Then he left angrily.
Ishank stood there with a blank look.
Somakshya was trying to rest when Manik barged inside the room. Somakshya was startled but when she saw him she knew he would come to her. Afterall, no matter how private the matter is, nothing could be hidden from him.
"What mother is trying to do?" He questioned as soon as he stood infront of her.
"Manik what do you mean by such attitude? I am your mother, show some respect" Somakshya narrowed her eyes.
"Mother you are well aware of the situation. Please don't pretend infront of me. Are you trying to married off my wife to someone else?" He frowned.
"What nonsense are you saying?" Somakshya glared at her, "Rajyashree asked about marrying Nandini to her grandson. I didn't forced her to say that. Besides Nandini is gentle and kind, who wouldn't like her? To have such grand-daughter-in-law—"
"She's mine" Manik claimed even before she could complete her words.
Somakshya rolled her eyes, "I have already left the decision to Nandini. Let her handle this matter on her own. You better not interfere and ruin the situation. Keep your anger in check"
"Why didn't you refused the proposal in the first place?" He asked.
"How do you want me to refuse? I couldn't find any problem with Vaishyam then how should I excuse this? Besides Rajyashree is my good friend, direct rejection would hurt her feelings. And what kind of excuses should I give her to refuse directly? Have you ever thought of it? Should I tell her that Nandini is pregnant with your child so she couldn't marry?" Somakshya glared at him. "You didn't leave me any reason to refuse. Humph, I am tired you should leave now. If you want to cause trouble then go and find your wife" she snapped then laid on bed showing her back to him.
Manik stood there watching her with an irritated look. Then he turned around and left.
Biuja looked at him then told, "your highness, his majesty left"
"Let him be. Causing trouble at night time, what does he think of himself? Nandini can tolerate him but I can't humph"
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Nandini was preparing to rest. Today because of her nausea she couldn't eat much and decided to sleep earlier than usual time. Jeia helped her to get on bed and was about to leave but jumped in shock when Manik stood right behind her.
"Master" she immediately bowed then left the room.
Nandini turned her head to look at him. "What happened?" She asked recognising the foul mood of her husband.
He walked closer grabbing her chin making her look at him, "it looks like the early pregnancy has caused you look more tender, that's why you are getting more attention"
Nandini couldn't understand her words, "your majesty what are you talking about?" She asked him.
"I have been watching that there are more flies around you these days. I have to guard more or someone could take you away from me"
"Oh" Nandini chuckled, "am I that beautiful now? Did his majesty got a proposal?" She tilted her head.
He frowned, "you seemed to be too happy about it?" He pressured on her chin, "do you forget that you have a husband here"
She pushed his hand away, "so I was right. Who caused you such tension? What happened again?"
"You don't know?" He raised an eyebrow.
"Would I be asking if I knew?" She frowned, "just tell me already"
"Queen Dowager of Sitamvar has asked for marriage proposal with prince Vaishyam. Mother seemed quite energetic to put the decision on you"
Hearing that Nandini raised an eyebrow at him, "so that's why you are angry?"
Manik didn't reply. Nandini sighed then shook her head. This man, she don't know what to do actually. He got jealous because of that?
"If this matter is raised then I will reject directly. Your majesty you can rest assured"
"Why do I feel like you are mocking me?" He frowned.
Nandini bit her lips trying not to laugh, "I dare not your majesty. How can I mock you. You are the all mighty Emperor and I am just a divorced woman living under your mercy. I dare not think of any other thing"
Manik rolled his eyes at her dramatic reply, "you rest well. I still have some work to do" he said then kissed her lips before tugging her under the blanket, "I am leaving now"
Nandini nodded and he left the room. Nandini sighed, "mother really knows how to push her son towards me" now she needs to deal with it.
Next day as expected Vaishyam came to meet her. Nandini politely asked him to seat to talk. They sat in the garden to discuss about proposal.
"I understand it's not convenient to talk like this. But there's nothing to feel shy about it. So I would like to know what does Miss thinks about the proposal?" Vaishyam asked.
"Before I answer that I want to ask why does your highness want to marry me?" Nandini asked back, "your highness is charming and has gained many achievements that are envious but actually agreed to the arrangement of this marriage, it's quite surprising"
Vaishyam smiled, "for me marriage is a bonding, I could be careless of from where my wife came or what happened in her past. Everyone has different life to handle, just some incidents couldn't provide as a proof to judge someone's character. There's no one who wouldn't do mistake or face problem. As long as she could be loyal, understanding and could handle things maturely, it's fine"
Nandini was quite impressed by his answer. As expected Vaishyam is really a matured person with a different kind of mind. If she were other person she would have fallen for such excellent man. But what can she do, she already has her own man to rely on.
"Your highness's thinking is impressive. With such thought I believe no girl would be able to escape" Nandini nodded, "but there are some things that couldn't be rushed. I believe I couldn't match your highness, it's a pity that I couldn't accompany you to the journey of life"
Vaishyam looked at her then gave an understanding nod, "I understand, you don't have to worry. We never meant to pressure or force you. This is your choice and I will definitely respect it. Since everything has been said then I will take my leave" he got up.
"Thank you for your understanding your highness" Nandini got up too.
Vaishyam nodded with a smile then turned around to leave. Nandini stared at his back. She wonders who could be that lucky girl to marry such personality.
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