👑MARRIED TO THE PRINCE👑👻
Episode 17
Written by Adelaide Clara Asamoah.
(Majid's Building).
'' Oh lord have mercy... Majid,where's your elephant necklace, I have told you so many times....
'' Hey,uncle.. Relax. Okay? ''.
'' I promised your grandmother, never to let it off your neck,so am begging you Majid,just go and take it from wherever you are keeping it,and wear it ''.
'' What's the relevance? It's too old fashion man. Look,we are still here,okay? Let me some air (laughs).
'' You are stubborn aren't you? It is only your grandmother who knows the reason why,she warned me to make sure,that necklace does not get off your neck. So Majid please, go and wear it. She says it protects you ''.
'' Alright,alright... I will look for it and wear it. Don't even remember where the fuck I kept it,I will search...okay? ''.
'' Well,thank you. But please, pack your things fast,we are leaving just next week. And we must be totally ready before that time comes ''.
'' Yeah,okay. Is that all? Because am going out to meet Cindy...
'' Sure..that's all. I will see you later...
(Mr Raul left the house and Majid walked upstairs).
(Ujani Kingdom=Royal palace=Queen Dorah's chamber).
She had wept since last night to the morning. She was failing in her plans now. Everything was absolutely ruined. Her son as moving backwards in the kingdom and she didn't know what to do. She thought the death of Queen Meerah was the end of everything, but no. The Queen mother convinced the king to marry Sheena and now,she was indeed a real competition now. She needed to do something before it was too late.
She sat on her bed,holding the red pot she used to snatch Queen Meerah's soul twenty years ago. She was feeling angry and regretted for killing Queen Meerah instead of Majid. But she had some plans in mind. Majid was coming home soon and she didn't want to make anything worse than it was.
If she wanted to make Prince Faruk the heir to the throne, then Majid had to die. An she was going to make sure of that.
'' My dear Meerah,how are you doing in that pot? (Laughs like a witch). You know,I can imagine how hot you must be feeling in there. For the past 25 years. You never even got to look at your son's face. And he,he thinks Sheena is his biological mother. He calls her '' mother ''. He doesn't even know you ever existed, because the king announced that,Sheena was his mother, and so you...your name has disappeared from the palace and the kingdom as a whole. And am so happy about that. But,I am not happy at the situation at hand,because of you...my son Faruk,never got the respect he deserved... Because you went ahead and gave birth to Majid. But do you know something else,Majid won't be on this earth for long. You know why,because I am going to kill him! ''. As soon as she said that,the pot shook in her hands and panicked. '' What?! So you are listening to me? The priest was right after all,if I don't take care of this pot very well,that will be the end of me. If the red band on the mouth is removed, Queen Meerah's should may come out and haunt me down. Well,Meerah... forget about coming out. Because no one will ever save you from me. I will hide this pot, somewhere that, no one will ever find it. Hiding it in my chamber might not be the best idea. So I will hide it somewhere, no one will ever think of going to even look for something ''.
(Queen Sheena's chamber).
She was walking to and fro in her room,waiting for the Queen mother. She had asked her maiden to call her,but she had not arrived yet. And some minutes later,there was a knock at the door and she herself opened. It was one of the maids, she left the way and Queen mother entered. She closed the door. Queen mother went closer to Queen Sheena's bed and sat down in relaxing mood.
'' I was with the king just now. We have sent the response to the kingdom of Jhansi,we have agreed to the marriage between Majid and Princess Ragah ''.
'' Okay,that's a good news mother, but....
'' Oh my God,I can't wait to see my grandson. Princess Ragah is such a beautiful girl,and she is also a calm minded person. Majid would be very happy to meet her ''.
'' Yes mother, listen first! You and I are both happy that Majid is coming back. But we have also forgotten that,Queen Dorah is still around. Did you see the way she reacted yesterday at the mention of marriage between Majid and the princess of Jhansi? ''.
'' I don't really know what to do right now Sheena. Because Queen Dorah would have to strike before we can also fight back. But it looks like she has been calm all this years ''.
'' That I what we think mother. Buy come to think of it,what if she is planning something on Majid's returns? I am so scared right now mother. What do we do now? ''.
'' Don't worry Sheena. So long as Majid is with that necklace, nothing would happened to him ''.
'' Mother, are you sure? Because Queen Meerah used to wear that same necklace and what did we see? She died didn't she? ''.
'' She died because someone removed that necklace from her neck! And only God will expose that person one day. But for the time mean,let's concentrate on what's more important. Like preparing something big on that day of Majid's return. Because that will be the same day,Princess Ragah and the Jhansi royal family arrives here. It'll be a double celebration ''.
'' I have an idea mother. Why don't we fo and meet priest Chanakher, since we don't trust the kingdom's priest ''
'' On the last court meeting, after the meeting was over,I saw him looming out of Queen Dorah's chamber. We must investigate this matter Sheena. But you are also right, we should both go priest Chanakher. This evening, as soon as possible ''.
(At the temple).
Rishi had worked her head off and while she wa working, she was crying. She was completely exhausted because she he worked all day.
Kushi had searched for her frown around the kingdom and their secret place but didn't find her. It was getting to evening time and people were coming and going from the wishing stream. She went around the market and then when she didn't see her,she headed to the temple. She met Bhavna in the way and bumped into her without seeing her.
'' Oh my God Kushi, look on your way when walking ''.
'' I am very sorry aunt. I didn't see you. I was looking for Rishi ''.
'' She is cleaning the church. I am sure you are the reason why she left the temple yesterday without cleaning, isn't it? ''. Bhavna asked with a frown.
(Kushi falls her face down).
'' I'm Sir aunt. We had planned to steak apples and.....
'' What?! ''. Bhavna held Kushi's hand tightly. '' So priest Chanakher didn't give her those apples after all? Oh no,and Rishi dared to lie in my face. Disgracing me all around the entire kingdom? ''.
(One of the market workers were passing by to the temple and stopped when he saw Kushi. It was the apple seller, he was super angry. He got to Bhavna and Kushi, then Vought hold of Kushi's hand).
'' You insolent girl! I told you and your pesky friend that I'd get my hands on you one day ''.
'' Oh please Mr Malhotra, please have mercy on us...it is not intentional ''.
'' You stealing my fruits wasn't intentional? ''.
'' Not that sir...we were just hungry, please ''.
(The apple seller raised his head and looked at Bhavna with scorn).
'' Oh,look at who we have here...Bhavna! It is Bhavna, the drunkard's wife ''.
(Some people gathered around).
'' First,she married a drunkard, who can't stay a single without at least, one bottle of wine ''. The apple seller said.
(People laughed).
'' And now,she has given birth to a thief... what else can we expect from her ''.
(Bhavna is shaking in shame and tears drops out of her eyes).
'' Don't you dare insult her you brute! Why don't you blame Rishi and I for the situation and stop insulting aunt Bhavna! ''.
'' Don't you say a word Kushi! This is both you and Rishi's fault! And this time,I won't forgive you both! ''.
(Bhavna held Kushi's hand and pulled her along to the temple while some of the people mocked her for being a mother of a thief. She and Kushi got behind the temple where Rishi was cleaning the floor,it was her last work of the day. She had gone a great job,cleaning the whole temple. Bhavna got behind her and held her shoulders and turned Rishi to face her. She gave her a loud heavy slap. Rishi held her cheeks and Kushi was shocked, covering her mouth with her hands).
'' You stole those apples you brought to me yesterday Rishi? How many times have I asked and advised you that,I would rather starve to death,rather than inflicting pain on others to satisfy myself. Do you know the embarrassment you have caused me? YWou have crossed all limits Rishi... you don't even deserve my mother's necklace! ''.
(Bhavna said and forcefully tore the necklace off Rishi's neck).
'' My mother was not like you,and I..I brought you up in the best way I could, but I don't know where you got this behaviour from..you even lied to me on top. Next time when you want to lie,don't think of bringing the priest's name into it...is that clear?! ''. Bhavna shouted and left.
'' Mother! ''. Rishi tried following her but Kushi stopped her and the two friends break down in tears. more Stories@ P
'' Rishi, we don't have much time...I brought two coins. We have just some few minutes to 6pm,you know that the lucky time for wishing ends at 6,let's go now ''.
'' We were just hungry(sobs). And we stole some few apples, but mother has gotten angry to the extent of taking the necklace she gave me away ''.
(Kushi took two gold coins from her sack purse and gave one to Rishi).
'' Why are some people born poor,nd others are so rich and comfortable. Lord Hanuman is so cruel! ''.
'' Rishi, it is a taboo to say this,it's okay...please ''.
'' My mum is angry with me now,because poverty led me to steal. She took the necklace away from me! ''.
(Rishi got to her feet and started running. Kushi couldn't run so she rather put more speed in her walking. Rishi's tears kept being wipe off by the wind. It was dark now. And it was five minutes to 6pm for wishing time to be over. She got to the stream in tears and held the bridge over the stream. Her tears fell into the stream and she was only sad buy angry as well. She was angry at herself, at the gods and everyone around her. Her father hated her and now her mother too. Where else could she go,she looked up in anger with trembling hands and with the coin in it). more Stories@ Physients.com.ng
'' You are so cruel, for making good people poor. We don't even eat three times a day. Just one. Sometimes, we don't eat at all. Why did I come into the world then?(puts her hands together). Please, take me out of this world, will you? Because, I am a subject, so it makes me less important. The only time we eat good food is when there is a party at the royal palace. (She becomes weak). They eat good meals everyday. How I wish I was part of them. I wish I was respected too...I wish I was treated like a queen..maybe,married to a Prince. And when I become Queen, I would give mother all the luxuries in the world. But no,wishes are not horses. If it were up to me,if I was God,I could command everything I want,and it would come to me...and I would wish to marry a crowned Prince. A Prince who will do everything I want for me ''. Rishi said in anger,she put the coin on her lips and was about to make her wish when Kushi arrived behind her and shouted her name. Rishi panicked at the sudden shout of her name and her coin slipped off her hands and fell into the stream. '' Nooo!!! ''...
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Rishi screamed and with her shocked face,she starred at the stream. Kushi got to her and she was breathing heavily. It was 6pm and wishing time was over.
'' What is it Rishi? ''.
(Rishi was speechless).
'' Rishi?! What is it...tell me. I couldn't run because of my asthma. And I even loosed my coin,I think I will have to wait till next year to wish...did you wish? ''.
'' Ku..Ku...Ku..Kushi!!! ''.
'' What?! ''.
'' My coin slipped! (Rishi said in anguish). I was about to do my wishing, and when you called, my coin slipped and fell into the stream ''.
'' So does that mean, you couldn't wish? ''.
'' I was so angry...that when I got here,I was talking to myself in anger. And how I wished to marry a crowned Prince and become a future Queen! ''.
'' Noooo...
'' I swear that I was not serious about it Kushi! My coin fell(she cried). You already know,I was going to wish for my mother and father to get along with each other and love me. But instead....
'' Oh my God Rishi, you have wished to marry the crowned Prince by mistake, and tour coin has fallen into the stream...Rishi, what if that wish come true? ''.
(Rishi opens her mouth in astonishment)...