[ CHAPTER XI ]
"What did you say?" The tea cup crushed on the ground shattering in pieces. Mayurakshi glared at the maid who just informed the news of Emperor's punishment.
"How did this happened? Tell me clearly who instigated this matter?"
The maid seemed scared, "your highness, it's the princess herself. She complained to the Emperor which angered him"
Mayurakshi clenched her fist, "I see, this girl is getting bold after she got under serving the Emperor. How dare she make such a bold action?" Amey is her only son, now that he is suppressed like this how can he rise himself in the future svd compete for the throne?
"Let's go, I want to see how bold she has become in these few days" Mayurakshi got up angrily. She went to meet Nandini with her maids but to her surprise Nandini wasn't in her room as she expected.
Her anger doubled suddenly, "where is the princess?"
"Your highness, princess is still in his majesty's palace. She hasn't returned yet" the maid who was at the door replied.
"Hasn't returned yet?" Mayurakshi repeated her words. "Humph! I will see how long she can keep herself protected staying there" She turned around and walked towards Amey's room.
At this moment Amey was pacing around the room. He was nervous and anxious. When he heard his mother come he returned to her. Mayurakshi walked in with her maids but stopped her maids at the door step before entering inside the room alone.
"Mother" Amey rushed out.
"You're already so big, why are you behaving like a kid?" Mayurakshi couldn't help but scold him.
"Mother have you heard about Royal Uncle's decision?"
"What did you do this time? Emperor was really angry or he would have ignored it" Mayurakshi frowned.
"I didn't do anything. There's a little dispute between her and Chaitrangi. It was s trivial matter but that bitch just went on complaint" Amey was too annoyed. She could have just let go. Why she have to act so spoiled?
"Didn't I tell you to handle your things clearly? What are you two trying to do? Creating problems all the time? Even if you don't like Nandini, she is still your wife, the princess. You can't go out openly bullying her with your lover. That Chaitrangi upto no good. Giving me headache all the time, she went too far this time" Mayurakshi scolded her son angrily.
"Mother Chaitrangi didn't do anything. It is just s small matter. She could have stayed silent like she always do. If she hasn't complaint to Royal uncle then all of this wouldn't have happened" Amey tried to argue.
"You're still complaint?" Mayurakshi glared at him, "your Royal Uncle's mind is already in chaos. A slight anger could lead him to do something severe without thinking. Haven't you see him losing mind before? Don't you know how dangerous he can be? At such time you still have the gut to support your lover?" She was so angry at him.
"Mother why are you scolding me? It's all that bitch's fault. Because of her I am now confined and Chaitrangi has to suffer in the stable" Amey was just saying yet s hard also landed on his face.
"You are still thinking about that trouble maker? I have been trying hard to find a way for you to get the throne but you reckless brat, how could I give birth to a fool like you?" Mayurakshi was angry and scolded him more. "She instigated and you agreed to whatever she says. Can't you even see how she is manipulating you? Since she is the cause of of everything it's good that she was sent to the stable to be a maid"
"But mother —" Amey started to protest.
"Shut up" Mayurakshi yelled, "instead of thinking about a mere girl, you better think how to get along with your wife. Whether you like her or not you have to let your pride down and be gentle with her. Once she fell for you, your name will be cleared. This is a matter of throne and it ask for sacrifices. Besides your grandmother will be returning soon. Before she comes you have to come up with a way to reconcile your wife"
Amey gritted his teeth, "mother I am under punishment. I can't make any moves"
"Behave for time being and reflect on your action. You need to learn how to think with your mind instead of your heart. After few days I will request to his majesty to forgive you" after saying this she left.
Amey was totally dissatisfied with the arrangements. "It's all because of that bitch. Once I get the throne, I will definitely kick her out of the palace and throw her in the brothel" he vowed to himself.
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Royal Stable, Back of the palace...
Chaitrangi was thrown on the ground by the guards. Pain hit her body. She never got beaten for anything. Even her own parents never scolded her let alone beating her. She turned around glaring at them, "how dare you treat me like this? Did you forget I am the royal priest's daughter?"
"Bold" the guard snapped, "now you are just a maid here taking your punishment. What tight do you have to claim your position at such situation? As long as you stay here, your identity is just a maid. From today onwards your work starts" he said and gestured the stable workers to bring the carts holding barrels. "These are the barrels you need to fill water with. The river is quite far, so you better start working immediately. The horses needs water to drink" then the guards left.
Chaitrangi looked at the carts. There are two carts containing 3 big barrels each. Today even the guards ordered her. Her pride being the noble lady was destroyed now. How can she still adjust this humiliation?
"Nandini that bitch" she gritted her teeth. "Once I get out of here, just see how I deal with you bitch"
"Hey, are you waiting for an invitation? Get your works done. Do you want the horses to stay thirsty?" The manger of the stable appeared yelling. She gritted her teeth and got up to do her work.
At the same moment Nandini was resting her head on Manik's shoulder while rubbing her gauzed hand. Manik was reading some memorandums but he was totally careless about her leaning on him. Suddenly something crossed her head.
"Husband? " She called out, "what about Rachna? Since I woke up I haven't seen her"
Manik stopped reading and thought for a while, "the day I saw you lying on the floor she was there. Rachna blamed herself for not being able to save you. So she ... killed herself"
"Killed?" Nandini gasped. She quickly turned to look at him, "but why? It's not her fault. That day I have sent her to do something. But she blamed herself?"
Manik pulled her to him, "she might feel it was her fault and couldn't stand it. She choose to follow you"
Nandini bite her lips. Rachna was her loyal maid who stayed by her side all the time. They were partners in crime. Their bond was more than master and servant relationship.
Manik observed her expression and could feel her emotions. Of course he knew why she is so upset about Rachna's death. "Don't think too much now. If you are going to cry then you will be insulting her royalty to you" he persuade her gently.
She nodded slowly, "I need a maid to help me deal with things. I can't do it alone"
"You have a army under your command"
"Husband I am not going to war" she rolled her eyes. It's not like she could roam around with dozens of army flooring behind her.
"Is palace less than a battlefield? The only difference is that the battlefield is full of strangers and palace is full of known people. You need someone who can protect you and do your things smoothly"
"You have someone in mind, don't you?" She asked.
"How about Jeia?"
"Jeia? Who?" Nandini frowned.
"Did you forget her so easily? She is Rachna's younger sister. After your request I have sent her to the base and let her train there"
Nandini remembered suddenly. Rachna were worried about her sister after their parents's death. She was also reluctant to leave her side so Nandini asked her husband to help. "I never met Jeia before but only heard her name once" she said. "It totally slipped out of my mind. Anyways can she fight?"
"She can but it depends on the situation. You can use her as you please and don't have to worry about betrayal" he assured. Afterall he worked hard training that little girl well. He was planning to give her to Nandini but before that the tragedy happened. But it seems like Jeia was meant to be Nandini's maid, in past or present.
Nandini nodded, "then she is fixed" she smiled.
Manik looked at her intensely. Nandini instantly knows what he was thinking.
"Uh....I should leave now. I have things to do. I won't disturb your majesty anymore" she said and got up trying to escape but before she could even stand properly he tugged her down and she fell on his lap. He instantly caged her in his arms.
"Trying to run Nhu? Do you think you can escape from me?" He smirked.
Nandini knows she don't stand a chance. She looked at him, "husband, don't get excited, it's a day time"
"Who said I can't love you in day time?" He leaned down kissing her neck. It's his favourite spot. She hold onto him to support herself. He continued to kiss her. His hand raised from her waist to her breasts squeezing it causing her to let out a moan.
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