[ CHAPTER XXXI ]
Chaitrangi was roaming inside the room restlessly. Her face was clouded by anxiousness while her body was tensed. She clenched her fist tightly. How come everything is changing so drastically? These days his highness is ignoring me. What to do now?
She remembered the other day when he came to meet her. She thought he wanted to spend time with her but all her talked was about his wife.
"Your highness you came to meet me at this moment what if anyone see us? " Chaitrangi sat close to him clothing onto his arms but Amey's expression wasn't good. His attention wasn't on the woman sitting beside him but on the one who is far from his reach.
Noticing his expression Chaitrangi tugged his arm to get his attention, "your highness, what happened? You looked so tensed"
"It's nothing. I am just frustrated about something, things are not going well"
Chaitrangi frowned, "your highness, what are you talking about? I couldn't understand at all" she asked in her utmost gentle tone.
"These days that woman in busy serving Uncle and behaving too indifferently. It has been quite long that she entered to serve yet there's no certain news but everything seen to go well. And her attitude towards me has also changed. Now she didn't even see me in the eyes" Amey's tone grew louder at the end.
Chaitrangi gritted her teeth. Of course she knew who does he was refering the 'woman' here. But why suddenly he started to get interested in her? In the past no matter how much she tried he would never spare a glance back but now that they are getting more seperated he suddenly wanted his wife's attention? But she couldn't express her anger infront of him.
"Your highness, serving the Emperor is not easy. Maybe because princess is too busy handling hard task that's why she couldn't entertain you enough" she tried hard enough to sweeten her mouth.
Amey nodded in understand, "it could be" he frowned. That women would always tried to get his attention but he never looked at her. But these days he has seen more than he could ever see. He felt attracted towards her but why does she behaved different from her past self and reluctant whenever he tried to get close? She even seemed different. Her behaviour, her gaze, her talking changed so much. There's no gentleness or happiness when she see him.
"Your highness please don't think too much. She is your princess afterall" Chaitrangi sighed, "or maybe because you care about me, this is why princess is little upset. I really don't want to become a wall between you two. I guess if I wasn't here, your life would be more hermonious" her sad, crying face melted Amey's heart instantly.
He hold her hand gently running it in a form of comforting, "why are you saying such thing? I care about you because I like you. You shouldn't think such nonsense again. She is the legal wife, and she already got the official title, isn't it enough for her to spend a happy life? She has to understand my priority and should consider it too" he toucher her cheek pulling her face closer to his, "you shouldn't think about such unnecessary matter. You should more focus on the thing about us now"
Chaitrangi smiled, "if your highness command then I will definitely obey"
They face were close and lips were about to touch but before that could happen Amey suddenly pulled away, "well I am tired today. You should rest too. You need proper sleep to heal properly"
Chaitrangi felt insulted, "your highness if you think I am not —"
"I told you not to think too much. You are still healing and I don't want to hurt you. Anyways I should leave now. If others see it would be a problem" he got up.
Chaitrangi wanted to protest but couldn't. He seemed to hurry. Flashing a smile she nodded, "then I will wish you good night your highness"
Amey nodded, "rest early" he turned to leave but Chaitrangi spoke again.
"Your highness are you going to see princess? I mean she worked so hard today, she must be resting too" she was anxious about him visiting her.
Amey frowned slightly before replying, "I have already met her. You should rest early" then he left the room.
Met her already? Chaitrangi couldn't help but clenched her fist. He is getting closer to her now.
Chaitrangi couldn't help feel more frustrated. She couldn't help but think of all the possibilities, "no if this goes on then I won't be able to hold him in my palm. How come he suddenly become so interested in her? I couldn't let it happen. I have to do something to bind him to me forever. I have to do something" she started to form a plan on her mind.
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"I heard last night you and mother went to Emperor's chamber?" Mayurakshi sipped her tea as she looked at Ehanya who looked distracted.
"Yes, I saw princess was rushing towards the Emperor's chamber so I thought there could be some problem. I met her highness on the way and we went to check" Ehanya replied skipping the part that she went to Queen Dowager herself to give the news.
Mayurakshi nodded, "then what happened? Is there any problem?"
"Actually his majesty had headache and asked the princess to make some pain revealing soup. Her highness was worried but there's not a big issue at all" Ehanya took her tea cup tasting it. Thinking about the last night incident even the sweet flavoured tea tasted bitter in her mouth. After taking a sip she placed it back on the table not intending to touch again.
"Nandini is serving the Emperor, of course she will be called for such thing" Mayurakshi said enjoying her tea.
Ehanya looked at her then thought something, "sister don't you think you are too trusting? I mean you entrusted princess to serve the Emperor. But her relationship with her husband is not even good. She is your daughter-in-law afterall, if she keep serving the Emperor wouldn't others thinks differently?"
Mayurakshi paused before looking at her, "my intention at first was giving her to the Emperor so that idiot would make a mistake and the Emperor would punish her. This way we can deal with her"
"But is there any news of her offending the Emperor? Yet what I see is, she is behaving more like Emperor's wife than his servant" Ehanya told her.
"What are you trying to say Ehanya?" Mayurakshi frowned.
"Sister I didn't mean anything harm. I just don't want others to gossip about you and Amey. Though people wouldn't talk on the face but they will definitely do behind our back. The daughter-in-law serving her uncle yet ignoring the husband would it look good? His majesty afterall a handsome capable man while princess is still young. A man and woman being so close if anything happens accidentally then it would only ruin the reputation of the royal family" Ehanya skilfully explained.
Mayurakshi nodded, "I will think about it. Amey's matter is not simple. And that Chaitrangi is also a huge barrier in between. I don't understand how she seduced my son to keep him all to himself. This is really annoying" she sighed, "anyways, how about you? Could you progress in your matter?"
Ehanya felt life she just drank something bitter. How could I progress when your capable daughter-in-law is blocking the way. That bitch is the biggest thorn in my life. Ehanya wanted to snap but she couldn't. She wanted to deal with Nandini herself.
"Sister you are too impatient. His majesty is afterall the Emperor, he won't be available as ordinary man to seduce. It might take time. But you shouldn't forget about Amey and Princess's matter. Think about it carefully" Ehanya smiled. Once she is out of the way, I can have my way.
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Nandini went out to take a stroll around the restaurant. The distribution ceremony was still early so she wanted to clear her mind. But on the way she encountered Chaitrangi who's expression was somewhat cold.
"It has been a while for Miss Andal to show up" Nandini smiled, "how are you?"
"Princess seemed to be cheerful. Would I be grateful enough to hear the reason?" Chaitrangi asked with a tight smile.
Nandini could read her expression then she revealed a shy smile, "why wouldn't I be happy? When your man gives you much attention—" she gave Chaitrangi a smile that could burn the opposite's heart, "what can I say....it makes me too shy"
Her words just pierced Chaitrangi's heart to the point of bleeding. She couldn't help but clenched her fist in anger. Her expression started to change into dark one.
"Ah! Why I am saying this to you? How could a maiden like you understand my words? You're not even married. I have to go now, I am still too tired" Nandini said slowly rubbing her waist giving a sly smile before walking past Chaitrangi.
Chaitrangi bite her lips then walked away angrily. Nandini stood there watching her leave whole crossing her arms.
"Mistress, she seemed to be in anger" Jeia said.
"This is what we need don't we? If she don't get angry then how could we succeed?" Nandini smiled then turned around to leave.
The whole day spent through the ceremony and attending some other matters. Finally the ceremony ended with a happy conclusion. The villagers were happy. It was past dinner time when they returned to the hotel again. Amey went to meet Chaitrangi since she didn't join the ceremony saying she was ill.
Nandini was feeding her husband dinner with a happy mood. Manik noticed she looked happier than other days.
"What happened your mood is too good today"
"I am just happy" she replied feeding him another bite.
He raised an eyebrow not believing her at all. "You're not just happy. Explain, what are you planning to do?"
"I didn't do anything" she shook her head, "I'm just a weak girl. What can I do? Your majesty does has high expectations from me"
"Why are you pretending infront of me? Your acting skills won't work on me"
She wasted her hand, "are you doubting me your majesty? I am innocent. I didn't do anything but.....I couldn't guarantee about others"
Manik shook his head. He was aware of her techniques. Of course others might believe her with such innocent face, but the more she looked harmless, the more she will be plotting. They were talking when Ishank walked in and whispered something in Manik's ear. Manik looked at his wife who was deliberately avoiding his gaze.
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Few moments ago.....
Chaitrangi was lying on bed while Amey was sitting infront of her. He frowned at her state, "what happened to you so suddenly? You didn't even joined the ceremony"
"I am not feeling well your highness. I know I have offended her highness. I really wanted to come but I felt extreme headache. So I stayed back" Chaitrangi looked pale when she replied.
Amey sighed, "you should take care of yourself more"
"I will take care of myself next time. Don't worry your highness" she nodded. She glanced at side where the incense stick was burning and the sweet smell filled the room. "Your highness must be tired from the journey. Do you want to rest here your highness?"
"It's not convenient to stay here. If grandmother finds out, it will be a greate drama. I don't want to create any mess. You must rest, I will visit tomorrow" saying this Amey got up to leave but he felt his head was spinning slightly which made him sit down again.
"Your highness are you alright? What happened?" Chaitrangi pulled herself to sit on bed. The smell of the incense started to work. Amey held his head and his body was burning up. He looked at Chaitrangi and felt her alluring, unable to control himself he pulled her towards him.
"You look beautiful today" he whispered in her ear.
Chaitrangi smiled, she hugged him tracing her fingers on his back while whispering in her seductive tone, "your highness, we are still in the hotel. It wouldn't be good"
"I don't care, help me" Amey lost his control as his body heat up. He pulled her more closer and started to kiss her neck. Chaitrangi smiled as she let him take control. He made her lie on bed again before hovering over her. He worked quick enough to remove her top.
He was so ready to kiss her to go further to his action when an angry voice roared in the room, "AMEY"
Both Amey and Chaitrangi got startled by the voice. As soon as they turned their head, their eyes widened and Chaitrangi screamed trying to cover her upper body. The seductive plan suddenly ended by an uninvited guest.
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