👑MARRIED TO THE PRINCE👑👻
Episode 35
Written by Adelaide Clara Asamoah.
Majid starred at Rishi's face for the first time. And she also looked into his eyes for the first time...so close. It now turned out that Prince Majid and Rishi would even get married before Prince Faruk and Princess Ragah. The priest took a little bowl of pink wine and he himself gave Majid a sip of it. He turned to Rishi and gave her a sip from the same bowl and same wine. Majid's heart was boiling with annoyance. The priest now officially announced the rituals over. Majid and Rishi took blessings from the priests and royal family. Majid left the ritual ground and went closer to his grandmother and snatched his phone away from her.
'' I hope you are happy now,Queen Gayatri ''.
'' Majid...please,this is not the time for all this okay? The ritual is over now and....
'' It is only your wishes which are met in the kingdom isn't it? ''.
'' Majid,why don't you just try and....
'' I remember you telling me that you were the only one who ever lived me. Well,do you know how I feel about you? I curse the day, I became your grandson ''.
'' Majid....
(Majid didn't say another word but just left. Queen mother's eye balls were shaking,as tears fell out of them. She quickly dried her tears with her palms and gave a fake smile to the occasion. All the priests and guests started leaving one after the other. The king bided them all good bye as they received foodstuffs and gifts at the entrance when they left. The guards gave them,one by one as they left happily. It was now time to take Rishi to her grand chamber. It was no longer going to be Queen Meerah's chamber... but Rishi's chamber. Rishi,after taking everyone's blessings, was taken to the walk ways of the chamber with the entire royal family. The king was holding the keys. Queen Dorah's mouth was shaking and her hand as well. She rolled her eyes to look at the priest who stood besides the king and the priest nodded to her. Two maids arrived there with a pan of olive oil and a lantern and split flowers. Queen Sheena turned to Rishi and wined the lantern in front of her. She dipped her middle finger in a red vermilion besides the lantern and touched Rishi's forehead with it. The king turned to the chamber door and opened it. He opened it widely and memories came flashing fast like rain water. There was a very huge painting of Queen Meerah hanging on the wall. Gosh! They forgot to remove that from the wall. But that was the first thing Rishi saw anyway. One of the maids placed a pan of olive oil in front of the door and bowed down, then she stepped aside. Bhavna,Kushi and Meho stood there. Meho's eyes were red with all the golden accessories hanging on the wall handing on the wall. Even though the room had being locked for twenty five years, it still looked as good as new. But in anyway, it had to be renovated).
'' Okay Rishi,this is your chamber now okay? So you are going to step into the pan of olive oil....it has being consecrated. So it will get every evil eye from you ''. Queen mother said.
'' Urrrmmm,your highness wait please! ''. The priest shouted.
'' Any problem priest? ''.
'' Yes Queen mother. This is not right ''.
'' Priest,what are you talking about,is there something we should worry about? ''. The king asked,looking worried.
'' Yes your highness. We can't just let her go into the chamber like that ''.
'' And why not? ''.
'' Well,Queen Meerah's chamber has not being opened for the passed number of years,your highness. And who knows,there might be evil spirits hovering around ''.
'' Wait,what?! There can never be any evil spirit in Queen Meerah's chamber. She was a good person, and besides... Priest Chanakher always said that...evil can never go close to goodness ''. Queen Sheena said.
(Just then,the kingdom's priest turned his face to kook at priest Chanakher with an angry look).
'' I am the kingdom's priest your highness. And I know what am saying. This is an innocent girl here,you will really not want to make her suffer in the hands of evil spirits. I have to perform some small rituals to petition Queen Meerah's spirit, before Rishi is allowed in ''.
(Priest Chanakher, Queen mother, Queen Sheena and even Bhavna began to suspect the kingdom's priest's action).
'' No priests, there is no need to make any of such rituals ''. Queen mother boldly said.
'' Tour highness, you don't understand what....
'' I do understand your concern priest. But my Meerah, when she was alive, was the most beautiful and kind person I had ever met. And if she was good when she was alive, there is no way her spirit will be any different ''.
'' I agree with Queen mother ''. Bhavna said and put her hands together. '' I am sorry for cutting into this conversation. But I got to know Queen Meerah only once. And that faithful moment we spent together, made me believe...there will never be anyone like her in this world ''.
(Queen Dorah pressed her saree so hard in anger as Bhavna spoke up).
'' She was a true goddess. Irreplaceable. She is a real woman,good..inside and out. Queen Meerah had no evil in her heart...there is no way there will be any evil in her now ''.
(The king nodded his head in a silent tears then he faced Queen Meerah's painting which hanged in the chamber).
'' You are right. My Meerah was never like that. Thank you for your concern priest. But Rishi must be very tired now after a long day. Let her rest now. And renovation will start in the chamber to suit her taste. Mother, please let's start the ritual ''.
(The king said and Queen mother made Rishi face the oil pan in front of the chamber. Queen Dorah's soul was out. She was suffering out of fright. She looked at the kingdom's priest and he looked back at her with hopelessness. Rishi slowly stepped into the olive oil and Queen Sheena helped her stepped out. She entered Queen Meerah's chamber together with everyone else. Rishi looked around the beautiful chamber and she smiled. The king was overwhelmed, he couldn't take so much memories and just left the chamber. Queen Dorah looked at Queen Meerah's portrait with so much fury. But there was also a little bit of fright behind).
'' I just need to make Faruk the king, Meerah. I just need to make him the king and get your memories out of Ujani for good. Why are you dead and still working to ruin all my dreams?! I have to do my best to get that pot out here ''. Queen Dorah thought and looked at the big wardrobe. Exactly were she his the pot.
'' We are going to leave you to rest Rishi. Tell the maids to serve you once you need anything. Okay? ''. Queen mother said and left.
(Queen Dorah and the priest left. Everyone started leaving. Bhavna embraced Rishi tightly. Meho stood aside,feeling ashamed to look at his daughter. But he went closer to him and touched his feet,Kushi started sobbing as she embraced Rishi, not wanting to let her go).
'' I guess this is it Rishi. Out fooling ends here ''. Kushi sobbed. '' I am going to miss you my friend ''.
'' Kushi... you can't leave me! ''. Rishi embraced her as they both wept. '' How am I supposed to live without you Kushi? ''.
'' You don't have to leave Kushi. I can understand the pain you both feel. It is not easy to live without your best friend ''. Queen Sheena said as she remembered Preeta immediately. She quickly wiped her tears in other not to create a scene. '' Kushi... how would you like it...to be Rishi's handmaiden? ''.
'' Oh? Like...really really sure your highness? ''. Kushi was flabbergasted.
'' Yes dear. The both of you are not willing to separate. You can live with Rishi, as her best friend, and handmaiden ''.
(The two girls jumped up together, laughing like crazy. They embraced each other and Radah gave her daughter her full support).
'' Your highness, Kushi is asthmatic and she has always being with me..so am worried....
'' Don't worry. Everything is provided here in the palace. Kushi will be we'll taken care of. I promise ''.
'' Rishi, we have to fo now....but I will come and visit soon. Okay? ''. Bhavna said.
'' Okay mother ''.
'' I hope you won't cry now that Kushi will be here with you. You two mosquitoes better not bite okay? ''.
'' Yes aunt ''.
(Queen Dorah's chamber).
She looked around her room and saw a small bowl and took it. She went closer to her favourite black pot near her window. She opened the pot and took out her pet the evil cobra. The priest looked into his things and gave her a red band.
'' Are you sure this thing is going to work your highness ''.......
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'' You couldn't do any better thing for me so just shut up and get out! ''.
'' You can't talk to me that way Queen Dorah... you still need me in the game. Besides, I did all I could. How is this my fault? ''.
'' Did you hear me? I said get out now! ''.
'' Hm. Okay...but remember to send me the gold coins you promised ''. He said and left.
(Queen Dorah's guard entered the chamber and bowed down).
'' What do you also want?! ''. She shouted angrily.
'' The message from Jhansi has arrived please ''.
'' Bring it fast! ''.
(The guard looked into his sack bag and handed the paper to Queen Dorah and left...she closed the door and went to her bed. She unwrapped the paper).
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from the queen of jhansi.
I have done all I could to convince king siamak to rebel against ujani. and I think I got through him this time. now it is up to us to start the plan. as soon as faruk and ragah are married, we will execute our plans. I just can't wait for that day,dorah. now I finally understanding why you thirst to make faruk the crowned prince. in fact,I support you completely, i wouldn't want my daughter to be the wife of just any prince. just as faruk has the possibility of becoming a king in jhansi,that is the same way I would want ragah to become a queen in ujani. and after we eliminate all the obstacles, we can both rule as gods and goddesses in both kingdoms. I will soon send my game plan,be alert.
'' Mmmm...she finally agreed. Well,let the games begin then. So stupid of you that you think I will rule with you...my son is not even interested in your dumb daughter, we will get rid of you as soon as the plans succeed Salma ''. She laughed profusely and threw the letter aside her bed. '' Now,it is time for more important things to do. Like making sure that idiot, don't list a single second in Queen Meerah's chamber. She herself will run from there..I will make sure of it ''.
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(Prince Majid's chamber).
He had ordered five jags of strong wine into his chamber. The maids quickly arranged the jag in front of his bed and his friends and brother joined him. Prince Faruk loved the situation Majid was in. This could be his only opportunity to get Majid to go to her stres free walk with him. They all poured wine a golden glass and swallowed it full,and continued repeating. They all took a little but Majid took more off it. They kept starring at him in wonder, his friends knew him,more than Faruk knew him. And they knew Majid never drunk that much. Meaning, thee situation had hurt him deeply. They took the drink from him and he layed down on his bed quietly.
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'' Majid... I have an idea to forget all this okay? Drinking won't be the solution ''. Faruk said as he stood up.
'' Please do something man,he really needs to relax,what do you have in mind? ''.
'' Night camping ''.
'' Jeezzz... what? That sounds crazy ''. Maxwell said.
'' Yes...and crazy is what my brother needs to forget this madness! Majid, what do you think? ''.
'' I want to get out of here for a while Faruk. Whatever you think is right,let's just do it ''.
'' That's my little brother! Trust me Majid, u will love it. In fact,after we are back,you won't think about this nonsense again...okay? ''.
'' So...where are we going for this night camping? ''. Jimmy asked.
'' We?! ''. Faruk exclaimed.
'' Yeah sure. Ain't you taking us along too? Majid is our friend after all ''.
'' But....I just wanted it to be a brothers night out. Not....
'' Oh come on Prince. Majid would love us to come along. What do you think buddy? ''. Maxwell hit Majid's legs to answer.
'' Yeah sure. The four of us will go. No problem ''.
(Faruk didn't like what he heard. He frowned and was not going to allow any intruder in his plans at all).
'' Okay fine. I will make arrangements for four. Excuse me ''. He said and left the chamber.
'' Your brother is kinda strange Majid. Seriously, I don't like that guy ''. Jimmy said.
'' Why? ''. Majid said as he sat up to pour another drink for himself.
'' There is something about him. Something fishy that is just not right...but anyway, I better shut up so I don't get beheaded like everyone else ''.
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(Rishi's Chamber).
She looked around the chamber with Kushi and they both opened the numerous jewelry boxes in the chamber, checking the jewelries out. Kushi turned her face and starred at Queen Meerah's painting.
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'' Did anyone tell you about her? ''.
'' It looks like,even my mother knew her. But I have never heard of her...I wonder why. I wonder who she might have being ''.
'' She was so beautiful right? I mean,by the hearing of things today,she was the king's first wife ''.......
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'' Yes. Well,we shouldn't be gossiping about her okay? Let's rest a little ''.
'' We are not gossiping. Just admiring her beauty. But she actually resembles Prince Majid a little ''.
'' Really? ''. Rishi starred closely at the painting. And she as very shocked. She also realised Queen Meerah had the elephant necklace on her too. '' What?! ''.......
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'' Why? ''.
(Rishi removed her necklace and starred closely at it. Then she looked back at Queen Meerah's painting).
'' But,how come she is wearing the same necklace? I don't understand ''.
'' Rishi, there is something strange going on in the palace. I am beginning to feel scare. I...I..I, I don't know but am beginning to feel butterflies in my stomach. Scary butterflies ''.
'' I...I am thirsty Kushi ''. Rishi started coughing, she went closer to a jug and it was empty.
'' Don't worry... I will get you water now...wait here ''. Kushi said and stepped out of the chamber.
As she walked on the walkway, she came closer to a door. She was new in the palace and had no idea where she was going. So she slowly opened the door and heard voices from the room. Strange voices. Voices of men.
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'' His stupid friends have decided to come along ''.
'' So then,what are we going to do about that? ''.
'' Idiot... why are you my friend? Is to give me ideas when I run out of some. What should I do? ''.
'' I don't know my Prince. I think, if they want to come along. We should let them them ''.
'' Then all my plans will fail Shiv. I want Majid to die alone, not some filthy foreigners! ''.
(Kushi gasped out of fright when she heard that. Prince Faruk and Shiv heard her voice).
'' Who is there?! ''. He shouted.
(Kushi looked around her and spotted a pillar near by. She quickly took to her heels and his behind the pillar near the door. Shiv and Prince Faruk got outside and looked around. And the place was quiet as a cemetery).
'' There is no one here my Prince ''.
'' I know I heard someone's voice. Look around now! ''.
(Shiv removed one of his short knives from his sack clothe and started walking near the pillar)....