[ CHAPTER XLVIII ]
"The child is saved but the condition is not stable. If there's next time than I don't think the child could survive at all" the doctor said with an expressionless face. He packed his medical box and handed a prescription. "Have her feed this medicine for next three days. She bled already and needed nourishment. If there's any problem please inform me again" then he left the room.
Brijangi looked at the prescription then glanced at Amey who was standing at side before instructing the maid's out of the room. Once the room got clear only the couple left in silence.
Chaitrangi was awake now and was glad to hear that her child survived the critical condition. She tried to keep her anger controlled for the sake of her child. She lay on bed quietly.
Amey frowned, "don't you know your own condition? Why do you have to go and cause such trouble? You should stay inside the room and give birth. If anything happens to the child then don't blame me" he said carelessly.
Chaitrangi glared at him. The anger of being cheated was still burning and now his careless attitude just pouring more oil into it. She clutched the bed sheet then said calmly, "your highness is quite impressive with words. Getting pregnant was my fault yet did you forgot that as a woman I don't have such ability to get pregnant alone. Does his highness want to shake off the responsibility of the child and live a carefree life?"
"Watch your mouth while talking to me. I am your husband. What I do outside is not your concern" Amey snorted, "you didn't mind it when I was married before and you were in the place of that courtesan. Have you forgotten how we used to get involved? Now with this familiar situation how come you are so troubled? You better know your position and if you still want to keep that princess title of yours then you must maintain your dignity and be obedient"
Did he compared me with a courtesan? Chaitrangi felt like an urge of vomiting. At the end she is no less than a courtesan in his eyes. Back then when Nandini was still the princess he used to meet her and they had sex multiple times. When he wanted to leave she used to seduce him and wouldn't let him leave. All those behaviour had become an act of a prostitute to keep the client engaged for a better price?
Now that she is pregnant, having their first child. Instead of sharing the joy and care he was seeking pleasure in the arms of another woman and even lecturing her here when she was about to lose their child? How come the man who she liked the most has such duel-face?
Gritting her teeth she threw a hard glare at him, "your highness your act of showing care is really priceless. During that time all the promises you made was nothing but a deceiving words floating on the oil which can never sink and mix. I really appreciated your efforts of lecturing me here. Your beauty must be tired of waiting for you. Please leave"
"Even at this condition you have such attitude? Because you are pregnant I will let go today but don't think I will tolerate your attitude all the time. You better behave yourself and give birth peacefully and stop interfering in my matter. I won't ignore you if you're obedient" turn he left the room.
Brijangi rushed after she saw Amey leaving in full mood. "What happened? Did you two argued again?"
"He left to reconcile with his slut" Chaitrangi snapped. Brijangi gasped. She immediately went to her side and tried to sooth her.
"You must not get get angry like this. It will effect the child"
"How can I stay calm when he has other woman when I am like this? He don't even feel pity towards me. But thinking about enjoying a woman?"
"Men are always like this. They keep pleasure as the most priority than affection. But it doesn't mean you need to aggressive. Think of you keep doing this it will only push him further away. You need to take control over him. Your condition is not stable yet. If you want to give birth smoothly you need to brace yourself and become blind to his activities. Once you give birth, you can hold onto him finally. For the time being keep your anger down and act more gentle. Men doesn't respond of anger but seduction and gentleness. You must remember it"
Chaitrangi couldn't help but swallowed her anger. She need to check her temper for the sake of the child. Yes, she needed to calm herself down for the child who is going to be her foundation in the future. Everything is for the child. She said it like a mantra in her mind.
"You are right aunt. I need to think about the child more than him"
Brijangi nodded, "good, now I will have the maids prepare the tonic. You need to care your body. Didn't you hear what the doctor said, next time the child will be in risk"
Chaitrangi nodded. Endure everything for her child.
Later that evening Nandini came to meet Chaitrangi which was unexpected for Chaitrangi. She was lying on bed while resting but the sight of Nandini angered her again.
"What are you doing here?" Chaitrangi frowned.
"I heard you had an accident. Grandmother was worried but since she is not well I have come on behalf of her" Nandini replied as she gestured Jeia to place the box on the table. "These are some fruits grandmother prepared for you. You shouldn't reject the gratitude"
"I understand, you can leave now" Chaitrangi said not wanting to have arguments with her.
"So eager to push me away? Why? Are you hiding something inside and feared that it would get exposed?" Nandini asked. Instead of leaving she settled herself in the chair with a provoking look.
Chaitrangi did her best not to get angry. Just few taunting. No need to get angry. It's about my child. She chanted in her mind.
Nandini smiled at her expression. "Oh, since you are staying in the room you must not aware of the fact that your husband is indulging himself with a famous gentle looking courtesan"
Chaitrangi glared at her but refused to say a word.
"Not talking?" Nandini nodded in understanding, "of course, what can you say anymore" she sighed, "you have never thought this day would also come like this isn't it? Afterall he is the man you treasured so much and even planned to take him using so many means. Now he suddenly found a prostitute so interesting then what can you actually do. A men's heart is always unpredictable isn't it?"
"If you are done talking then leave. I have no interest in your words" Chaitrangi replied calmly.
"I guess you even lost your energy. This pregnancy and there your husband cheating continuously behind your back. He is so happy while he held the courtesan in his arms. Actually, that courtesan look more like his wife than you" Nandini let out a quiet annoying laugh. "I said so many things. I should stop now. It's your couple matter anyway. What it got to do with me at the end?" Nandini got up looking happy after provocation. "Oh, you need to care about your child well. Don't let your anger effect it" then she left the room.
Chaitrangi clenched her fist while gritting her teeth. Don't let anything happen? When she was the one angering her to death.
"I hate you so much" Chaitrangi almost screamed but her maids stopped her.
"Your highness please don't get angry. You need to think about the child. The doctor has always warned you" the maid hurried to explain.
Chaitrangi closed her eyes gritting her teeth. Everyone is coming and going provoking her. All are her enemies. All are enemies. She cursed in her mind.
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Outside the palace, on the southern street of the capital...
The small alley does not have a source of light but the moon above casting a dim light on the area. Two figure stood closely whispering to each other fearing that if their voices were loud, others could hear it.
"What are you doing here?" The woman hissed. She was wearing a long hoodie covering from head to toe.
"You are here to marry the emperor? Did I heard it right? What do you mean by this?" A man's voice followed.
"What's there to explain? You are already this big yet couldn't find the answer? It's my choice. I want to marry the emperor so what?" The woman hissed again.
"How can you say it so casually? Did you forget about us? How can you think of betraying me like this?" The man asked again. His voice filled with hurt, pain and anger.
"Can you compare yourself with him?" The woman snorted, "you are a mere prince, even neglected by your own father and he is the ruler of the country. Who do you think is better? Whom should I choose to be my husband?"
"But he doesn't love you. Are you going to compromise yourself for the whole life? You won't be able to be happy at all? Why are you doing this? Come with me now, we will run away" the man intended to take her hand but she pushed it away.
"Are you insane? Who told you to come here? I came out today because I wanted to draw the clear line between us. Whatever we had was a past. You should learn how to forget it like I did. In my present and future you don't even exist. By coming here what are you trying to prove?"
"I am not trying to prove anything. I came here because I couldn't stop myself when I heard about you. You can't just abandon me and ignore whatever we had like it's nothing. I love you, isn't it enough for you to live with me?"
"No, love doesn't make me happy at all. I also need to be respected, titled with high position and be crowned as empress" the woman revealed a smile, "do you think you came give me these? Are you able to make me your Queen or do you have the courage to fight with your father and brothers and sit on in the throne? No you don't. Your own father don't even recognise you as his son. Your titie of a prince is only limited to name. How could you think I would want someone like you?"
"But I love you. We can be happy. Even if they refuse to recognise I am still a prince. If you marry me, you won't suffer any loss. I won't let you down" he replied.
"Shut up. I don't want to argue with you anymore. I have already decided and told you my decision. Whether you accept it or not it's your problem. I have nothing to do with you. After today you forget about me and never show up infront of me again" the woman snapped lovely. "Today is the last we are meeting. Good bye" she said then turned around leaving. The man's figure stood there alone.
The alley quieted down again. Another figure who was sitting on the top of the near building has witnessed everything before with a swift move disappearing into the dark night.
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