PHYSIENTS:👑MARRIED TO THE PRINCE 👑👻
Episode 31
Written by Adelaide Clara Asamoah.
(Refining Room).
Rishi's royal bath was over and she was taken into the dressing room. She was holding the wet sweatshirt of Majid and she layed it on the bed. Priya asked the maids to take the sweatshirt to the dryer to dry it off. More maidens walked into the room. Rishi was looking fresher than ever and her skin was looking amazing. She couldn't believe her own eyes. She lifted the sweatshirt and gave it to two maids.
'' Please, make sure to take care of it. Bring it to me as soon as it dries. Please..bring it straight over here ''.
'' Yes Rishi ''. They said and left.
'' Good,finally someone called me by my name. That feels so good ''.
'' Okay,now,it's time for your make up and dressing. Please sit in front of the big mirror ''. Priya said.
(With a towel on her,she went to sit on a golden chair which was facing the big mirror. Her hair was tied up in a ponytail and she looked at her face in mirror. She took a deep breath and the maids surrounded her. First,one of them went behind her and untied her hair and started combing it,then the other one started one started dealing with her nails and feet. The other started applying makeups and applying pomade on her body. She felt so pampered).
(In the Queens chamber).
This was another chamber where only the Queens could enter to get the minds of stressful kingdom stuff and get to bond as one man's wives. It has being designs since ages. The Queen mother and Queen Meerah used to entertain themselves there with dancers and drummers. But when she died,of was now Queen mother and Queen Sheena who entered there.
And this time,they entered with Bhavna who was still waiting in the palace to see how her daughter would look like. Queen Dorah also often entered there,but she only went when she was sure that Queen mother and Queen Sheena wouldn't be going there. Guards surrounded the four comers of the chamber and some maidens served the Queens and Bhavna with grape wine in a golden glass and some food to ear. Bhavna didn't hesitate and ate the food. And they cheered for future peace and happiness in the palace.
'' Mother...now that things are going on well as planned, our next aim...is also,finding one of our very refined chamber for Rishi ''.
'' That is not hard. I had already made up my mind,even before we found her ''.
'' What do you mean? ''.
'' No, the chamber Rishi would sleep in,shouldn't be of a problem at all. What our next aim should be,is to make Majid fall in love with Rishi ''.
'' You are right my Queen. Please do anything you can to make that happened. Nothing is more painful in life than a husband who does not love his wife ''.
(The Queen mother nodded and took a sip of her wine).
'' Don't worry Bhavna, leave everything to me,okay? ''.
'' I can't wait to see Rishi ''.
Just by that moment, there was a huge trumpet blown in the palace. It was so loud that,everyone in their chambers closed their ears. People started getting out of their chambers to check what was going on. Queen mother and the others got to their feet with smiles. The Queen mother told the guard holding the horn that,as soon as he sees the maidens bringing Rishi from the refining chamber.
Everyone was outside and maids had surrounded Rishi and had covered her face with a veil. Something she had hated all her life. A veil. But this time,she had no choice. The surrounded her and other maids who were in front, sprinkled rises in front of her while she walked on the compound. The king walked to the compound, followed by some guards and he was still frowning. Majid stood on the balcony, looking down at them.
Rishi got in front of the Queens, she bowed down and touched their feet. Queen mother chuckled and smiled. She blessed her. Her mother stood besides them and she touched her mother's feet. They all saw the king standing there. Rishi left the maids and Queens aide and went in front of the king boldly. He whimpered, looking else where but Rishi bowed down and touched his feet. He said nothing an she straightened herself up. They all walked closer to her.
Majid looked at this from the balcony, still frowning. Rishi's back was facing him. The Queen then raised her hands and stopped the horn which was being blown. The king turned to leave.
'' Your highness wait! ''. The Queen mother said and the king stood there. '' Don't you want to see the face of tour future daughter in law? ''.
(The king signed).
'' Yes tour highness... please wait for just a while ''. Queen Sheena said.
'' Maids! Please, raise the veil up ''. The Queen mother ordered.
(Priya went in front of Rishi and bowed down to her. She slowly and carefully touched the veil and raised it up. Queen mother, Queen Sheena and Bhavna's eyes opened widely. Queen mother's eyes started wetting with tears when she layed eyes in Rishi. Rishi was so confused. But the king exclaimed in shock).
'' Meerah? ''.
'' Yes Shaker, see how Rishi has resembled her so much? ''. The Queen mother whispered into the king's ears and he smiled and shouted.
'' All hail future Queen Rishi!!! Glory to Rishi! ''. The king shouted.
'' Glory to her! ''. The servants shouted back.
Majid who was on the balcony couldn't hold his anger and left the balcony side. Bhavna was pleased and her heart was at peace now as it looked like the king had now accepted Rishi into the royal family. But she also needed to leave the palace. The king wanted to spend some more time with Rishi and the Queens,even Bhavna. But Bhavna wanted to take her leave.
Rishi's eyes begun to pour with tears. She walked slowly by her mother, followed by two guards, and they got to the palace entrance, holding each other's hands and looking into their eyes.
'' I promise to be here tomorrow too Rishi. I won't miss your coronation for anything in the world ''.
'' Okay mother ''.
'' And stop that tears,you are in safe hands now ''.
'' Okay mother ''.
'' I will miss you the rest of the day ''.
(They both laughed).
'' I can't believe all this is happening mother ''.
'' We both knew that,one day you would get married one day and go and live with tour in laws Rishi. And it has happened. Let's hope for the best dear ''.
'' Can't you spend the night here mother...please? ''.
'' No dear. This is your in-laws place. It is inappropriate. And besides, I want to have a word with your father.... I will see you tomorrow. It is getting late ''.
'' Okay mother ''.
(She still held her hand tightly and Bhavna forced her hands out of hers and left. The guards then stood by her sides and walked her into the palace, Rishi met the royal family on the compound and bowed down to them).
'' You can stop bowing to us now dear. Let us get inside please ''.
They all walked away into the building and the king walked them to his chamber. Queen Dorah, Prince Faruk and Prince Majid were invited to go to the king's chamber. They all heeded to the king's invitation except Majid. The king understood the situation and Rishi was then shy more than ever. She kept quiet and sat on a chair besides the Queen mother and Queen Sheena.
'' I want to officially welcome Rishi, to the royal family before her coronation tomorrow ''.
'' She is now part of the royal family. And tomorrow, we will set the date for the marriage ceremony ''. Queen mother said.
'' But mother, how can that happened? ''. Queen Dorah intentionally jumped in.
'' What?! ''.
'' Yes Queen Dorah, what do you mean? ''........
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'' I don't mean anything bad,but tour highness... Is this marriage plans not involved with Majid too? Then why is he not here? Majid does not accept anything from us. He didn't accept to marry Prince Ragah, and now he has refused to marry this one too...
'' She has a name Queen Dorah! ''........
...... Queen mother shouted in anger.
'' I'm sorry mother. Majid has refused to marry Rishi as well...how will this even work? What will we do,if he refuses to show up at the marriage ceremony? ''.
'' Hmmm. Mother, Queen Dorah has a point. The wedding date is always fixed and announced at the coronation day,so that people can prepare themselves for it ''.
'' Oh my goodness! Queen Dorah wants to ruin this special moment for Rishi, but I won't allow her ''. Queen Sheena thought.
'' Well Queen Dorah, why don't you leave that problem for me to take care of? The important thing here is,the king has now accepted this alliance and given his consent, right my son? ''.
'' Yes mother. Absolutely ''. The king said and opened his arms for Rishi ''. Come my dear,you have made me smile genuinely... after 25 year ''.
(Rishi slowly walked towards the king and embraced him. Queen Dorah became infuriated but couldn't show it. Prince Faruk was restless. All he and his mother wanted was to make the king keep some hatred in his heart for Majid so that they could use that to manipulate him to get the position of the crowned Prince from him,but it looked like their plans were now trembling into chaos).
'' There is also one thing your highness ''. Queen Sheena said........
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'' Ask and it shall be given Queen Sheena ''. The king said.
'' I would really love it, if Queen Meerah's chamber would be given to Rishi ''.
'' What?! ''. Queen Dorah shouted.
(Rishi looked confused. All she knew was three Queens. Queen Sheena, Queen mother and Queen Dorah. So who was this Queen Meerah she just heard. Prince Faruk's face turned pale and Queen Dorah started trembling).
'' Maids! ''. Queen mother shouted and two of them entered and bowed.
'' Take Rishi on a tour around the palace ''........
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(The maids took Rishi away).
'' But Queen Sheena... that chamber has not being opened for 25 years. Also,there are so many memories of Queen Meerah there,all her clothes and jewelry are also there. I promised myself not to let anyone go in there,except me myself, when I want to remind myself of her ''........
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'' Faruk dear. Can you give us some time to talk? ''. The Queen mother said and Faruk walked out. All he and his mother's plans were about to fall apart. The pot was in Queen Meerah's chamber if Rishi is given that chamber, their lives would be over. He quickly went around, looking for Roshni to take the key.
'' Yes Queen Sheena... Rishi can never be given Queen Meerah's chamber. Do you want to erase her memories or what?! ''. Queen Dorah shouted as she looked exhausted.
'' Hmmm..why is Queen Dorah so upset about my suggestion. There must be something wrong somewhere wrong somewhere, when has she ever cared about Queen Meerah, and to talk of her memories? ''. Queen Sheena thought.
'' Shaker. I think Sheena is right ''. Queen mother said calmly.
'' What?! Mother you can't do that! I thought you cared about Queen Meerah's memories! ''........
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'' Rishi will be Majid's first wife Queen Dorah. And Queen Meerah is Majid's real mother, even though he doesn't know, because the truth might affect him badly. It is only right,if Rishi is given that chamber, to cover all the wounds Queen Meerah left ''.
'' So mother, are we going to remove everything of Queen Meerah from her chamber? ''.
'' No Shaker. Rishi will be using them. Her jewelry, her sarees. Rishi will use everything. Meerah had many unused items, sarees and jewelries she never wore,we shall refine them so that all of it belongs to Rishi now ''.
(The king took a deep breath and signed)........
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'' Please say no. Say no say no say no say ..nooo ''. Queen Dorah pleaded in her head.
'' Okay mother. Fine. It is time to put all the pain in the past. Even though the wound still feels fresh like it happened yesterday ''. The king said and walked to the keys collection.
'' This is bad..bad bad bad ''. Queen Dorah kept thinking in horror........
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'' What?! ''. The king exclaimed.
'' What is it? ''.
'' The keys to Queen Meerah's chamber. Someone has tempered with it. Guards! Guards!!! ''.
(Three guards quickly entered and bowed down).
'' Hurry! Assemble everyone to come outside now!!! Whether servant or royalty. And don't let anyone enter or go anywhere, keep am eye on them all. Hurry! ''.
(The guards bowed down and left the king's chamber).
'' Oh my goodness. How is this even possible. Who can be bold enough to enter the king's chamber and do this? ''.
'' A real thief would, mother. That person will be beheaded as soon as possible. Let's go! ''.
(The king held the fake keys in infuriation. He followed the Queens out).
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(In the dungeon).
Cindy and the others were feeling real hell and heat now. Feeling uncomfortable and terrified. This had never happened to them. The others kept hitting the dungeon's metal gate,shouting to be released, more because of the cages lions roaring at them. They kept their faces away from the animals to reduce tension. Cindy didn't sit down one moment. She kept on walking to and fro like a crazy woman.
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'' No matter how long you stand or walk,we are still stuck here ''. Natalya cried. '' I didn't bargain for this. I thought we were coming here to have fan,oh God..I wanna go back to London right now ''.
'' I can't believe Majid is watching them do this to us. He's such a dick man ''. Maxwell said.
'' Hey don't talk about him that way! ''. Cindy shouted. '' It is not his fault that,his stupid family are forcing him to do this ''.
'' Are you crazy Cindy?! All am wishing now,is for Majid to get his butt here...so I can tell him to accept the marriage alliance and free us ''.
'' You wouldn't dare Maxwell! You wouldn't dare! I will rather spend a thousand years here than see my man with another woman ''.
'' Well,maybe you want to stay here a thousand years...but me,I don't want to even spend the night here. So shut the fuck up because for me,I will convince Majid to marry that girl ''.
'' You are right Maxwell. I agree ''. Natalya said.
'' Natalya... you too? I thought you were my friend! ''.
'' Oh that's nonsense. I have a life in London okay. I can't spend my life in a stupid dungeon because of stupid case ''.
'' Guys please. Let's all calm down...everything will be okay by tomorrow ''. Jimmy silently said.
'' This is not going to end well. If I loose Majid, then someone will have to die. Someone will surely die....