👑MARRIED TO THE PRINCE👑👻
Episode 41
Written by Adelaide Clara Asamoah
(Queen Dorah's chamber).
Her chamber was locked and she had layed a black mat with the symbol of a snake in the middle. There were lighted candles all around her and she sat in the middle of the mat and candles. There was a pan of bubbled water in it and she had a female doll on her hands with her eyes closed. Her mouth was shaking in a state of chanting. She spoke unknown languages and suddenly, her father's spirit appeared in front of her. As soon as,she opened her eyes and the white side of her eyes had disappeared, and black had taken over. She was possessed. Her father sat in front of her and with the both of them facing each other,they chanted together for a few minutes and snapped out of it.
'' We are running out of time father. Things are getting out of hand ''.
'' Treat Faruk better from now. I don't like the way you talk to him at all. He is the next king, make people respect him first ''.
'' I am sorry father. But he is so reckless. He ruined everything yesterday! What am I supposed to do now that everyone in the palace, including the servants are suspecting him? ''.
'' He did try his best last night. He tried to kill Majid. But that necklace saved him ''.
'' Exactly father. What would we do with that necklace? ''.
'' Now... We have to start the controlling session ''.
'' What is the controlling session father? ''.
'' My spirit wondered around the mountains and the forests. I possessed a lot of power now Dorah. You have come far enough. But you need to learn more. And you need to teach Faruk more as well. Our family's black magic must not loose its balance in this kingdom. The one made Majid the crowned Prince, can undo it,only if he or Majid is controlled ''.
'' You mean,you have possessed the power to either control Majid or the king? ''.
'' Exactly! And the vulnerable one right now is Majid. With all his refusal to marry Princess of Jhansi,Shaker is still proud of him. Let us make Majid crazy above what he is now. He is a spoilt brat. He had being pampered by Raul for so many years now. And so he takes no orders from no one does what he wants. We can not allow Shaker to think that Majid is going to make the future of this perfect. Let is create chaos in the palace like we did in the past ''.
'' But dad,is that all we can do? I mean,making everyone in the palace turn against Majid,will not actually change anything,will it? He will still be the crowned Prince ''.
'' Yes he will. But Dorah,I have another trick...haha ''.
'' What father? Because I was only thinking of a way to get that pot for now. Else am doomed ''.
'' Don't worry dear. You will get that pot soon ''.
'' I hope so. I sent Avni last night to search for it from the chamber.... She will bring it this morning hopefully ''.
'' But if she doesn't, only one person can go and bring the pot to us ''. He said,smiling evilly.
'' And who may that be father? ''.
'' Majid ''.
'' Majid. How is that possible now? ''.
'' Watch what I do. And learn. Very soon, Majid himself... Will put down all his rights as the crowned Prince of Ujani...then he will either go back to London, or die for our Faruk to become king. Give me just few days. To eliminate that necklace,that pot...and anything that stands in our way. In the mean time,do all you can to be the favourite Queen of the king. While I destroy all our opponents to pave way for Faruk...are you ready? ''.
'' Ever ready father ''.
(Rishi's chamber).
The royal doctor had provided some herbs for Rishi after she checked on her. She left the herbs to Kushi to apply under Rishi's feet. As they were left alone, Kushi started applying the herb while Rishi sat on the bed with her mind out of the world. Kushi asked her the same questions a thousand times about how her night with Majid was but she had her eyes up to the roof and smiling in the air,and not even listening to what Kushi was asking. Kushi raised up her head and realised this and pinch her feet. Rishi screamed out of pain and frowned at her.
'' I was talking to toy madam day dreamer! How was your night? ''.
'' Normal. It was just like any other nights you and I have spent together ''.
'' Right. Did you pillow fight with Majid? Did you bite his ears? Did you strip naked with him and danced foolishly like we used to? ''.
'' We..no! Not that! Why would we even do that? ''.
'' Then don't compare our nights ''.
'' Okay fine ''. She said and blushed. '' Kushi, do you know what happened? ''.
'' I wasn't there with you ''.
'' Hey! Be a little nice. What is the matter with you? ''.
'' Nothing. Just tell me what happened ''.
'' Kushi. This morning, when he woke up... I...I tripped on my legs and fell over him and...
'' Oh my goodness! Does that mean that you fell on his wound? That must have being so painful! ''.
'' Eeew, no Kushi! That's so creepy. I didn't fall on his wound. He would have just died that instant! Another thing happened ''. She said and showed her white teeth in a gleeful smile........
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'' Oh...what happened? ''.
'' My lips touched his lips ''.
(They both laughed out loud hilariously).
'' Oh my goodness, oh my god oh my god ooo myy gooodd! Rishi, you kissed Prince Majid?! ''.
'' Not kiss Kushi. That was a mistake. At least that's what he must be thinking ''. She said and slowly got up. '' But Kushi, he feels absolutely nothing for me you know. He only loves the foreigner ''........
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'' Oh are you sure? Did he get angry about the kiss mistake? ''.
'' No. He just starred at me in a confused manner ''.
'' He is confused in your live Rishi, stop being an idiot! ''.
'' No,you stop being an idiot Kushi. Prince Majid hates me. He has being forced to marry me,so I am burden to him. Nothing more! But hey,you said you wanted to say something to me about last night? ''.
'' Yes Rishi. Last night, something strange happened.....
(There was a loud knock on the door. Kushi walked to the door and opened it,then Queen Sheena entered holding a huge brown box. She closed the door. Queen Sheena got closer to the bed and gently placed the box on the bed).
'' How are you Rishi? ''........
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'' Fine mother. What is this mother? ''.
'' I am very much in a hurry Rishi. I have to quickly go and see Queen mother, we both are expecting some jewelry and saree makers and flowers. You know,your wedding to Majid is drawing closer. We all have to get prepared ''.
'' Okay...? And the box? ''.
'' This box just arrived from Mumbai. Majid had ordered some clothes from their expensive boutiques and it arrived today...so they packaged it in here. In the box. I would have taken it,but you know,I am in a hurry,and since you have decided to take care of Majid yourself, well,please, can you take this to him? I already bathed him and gave him something to eat,now it's your turn. Take this to him ''.
'' But mother....
(Queen Sheena ignored what she was about to say and quickly turned her back and smiled and quickly walked out of the chamber. Rishi started scratching her hands and head. She was feeling restless. This couldn't be happening to her. Not when she mistakenly kissed Majid,making her shy of him the more and now that she wanted to avoid him,she had to do this?).
'' Well Rishi... hurry up. Come back soon to hear what I had to say ''.
'' No! No way Kushi ''. Rishi carried the box and handed it to Kushi whose heart skipped a beat. They made the same face. Frightened. '' You take this. Go and give of to Majid ''.
'' What?! No way. I can't Rishi. No! Oh please don't do this....
'' My legs hurt a lot....Kushi please. Just this once...please, do this for me. I can't face him after what happened this morning. Go! ''.
(Kushi quickly turned and said a silent prayer then quickly walked out of the chamber).
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(Royal Guest rooms).
'' Yes,India is cool mother... How is London? ''.
'' REALLY, AND HOW ARE THEY TREATING YOU THERE MY BABY? ''.
'' Oh come on! Stop treating me like some kid okay? I am okay here,and we will be coming home soon. Problem is, a lion tried to eat us last night and...........
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'' WHAT? OH MY SON,YOU OKAY? CIME BACK TO LONDON RIGHT NOW! ''.
'' That is enough mother. Look,let's talk later alright? ''. Maxwell said and hanged up........
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(Jimmy wore a shirt and yawned).
'' Feeling sleepy? ''.
'' No man. Just wondering how Majid is doing. I feel demn ashamed to go and see him ''.
'' Yeah. Me too. But hey man,it I not our fault that we were puzzled. Who will stand there to be eaten by a real life lion? ''.
'' But he is our best friend. He has provided everything we ever needed for us,all our lives. Your law school, my medical school... Everything was on him like he was our father. We should have at least risked our lives for him ''.
'' Hey,it's enough. What's done is done. Now we just have to go and check on him alright? But hey,am starving... I thought we sent one of these servants to go get us pasta ''.
(A knock banged on the door and Maxwell opened the door. Maxwell walked to the door and opened it then Charu entered with tray of fresh fruits and pasta. Jimmy's eyes couldn't stop looking at her. She was beautiful though her pregnancy was hidden. He even saw her beauty through the veil covered on her face. She served them and bowed down).
'' Will you need anything else gentlemen? ''. She asked.
'' Yes please. What is your name? ''.
'' Charumhetra. But everyone calls me Charu ''.
'' Charu is okay. It's much more short and easy to mention. Charu, please when you go out there,get us some water to go with our breakfast ''.
'' Yes sir ''. She answered and quickly left and Maxwell chuckled.
'' Where you flirting with the maid or what? ''.
'' Was it obvious? ''.
'' Totally....
(They both laughed and started dishing out).
(Prince Majid's chamber).
Kushi arrived in front of the chamber with the box. She looked up at the very tall Sushim who smiled at her. She forced a smile out s well and stretched the box at him.
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'' This is for Prince Majid ''.
'' Okay ''. He said and opened the chamber door. '' It must be the clothes he ordered from Mumbai ''.
'' Yes I think ''.
'' You can go in. Don't worry ''.
(Kushi entered the chamber. She went passed many curtains and arrived in the bedroom. Prince Majid layed down with his laptop on his laps. He kept typing, something which Kushi had no idea of. Kushi's hands kept shaking and starring at him. He had not realised someone was standing there. He was shirtless but the bedsheets covered his waist. Kushi looked aside and cleared her throat).
'' My Prince? ''.
'' Yes? ''. He raised his head to her but couldn't make her out. '' Who are you? ''........
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'' Ku..Kushi. Ku...I mean am....
(Just then,Prince Majid immediately remembered Rishi. That was the same way she was stammering that morning after the mistake of a kiss. Then he laughed silently).
'' Calm down. Take a deep breath ''.
(Kushi quickly took a deep breath).
'' My name is Kushi my Prince. Your clothes arrived from Mumbai. And so Queen Sheena said she was in a hurry and came to give it to Rishi to bring it but she got scared and said I should bring it instead ''. Kushi then realised she ha made a stupid mistake. Her big mouth just spilled everything. She quickly hit her head thrice.
'' Mmmm, is that so? My mother gave it to...what was her name again? ''.
'' Ri...Rishi? ''.
'' Take the box back ''.
'' What? Please why? ''.
'' Tell Rishi to bring it herself ''.
'' My...my Prince?! ''.
'' Are you disobeying my orders? ''.
'' Oh no! Never my Prince ''.
'' Good. Now go ''.
'' Okay ''. She said and left.
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(In the kingdom).
An exclusive car arrived into the kingdom. It was flashy and dashing. The villagers couldn't stop starring. The car arrived behind the market then Max and an Indian friend for out from the car in spectacles. He removed his dark shades and starred around and nodded.
'' So,this is the kingdom of Ujani ''.
'' Yes man. The Almighty Ujani ''.
'' It is very large. I didn't view it like this ''........
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'' Oh,but you haven't seen anything yet ''.
'' Oh,you don't say ''.
'' This is just a little of the place. The kingdom is large enough to contain the whole population of London ''.
'' I have being watching Indian movies. And their dresses and women are just as dashing like I saw on TV ''. He said,as he fancied the ladies.
'' So,I shall take you to my boss's house. Since you didn't make any preparations to stay or....
'' I already told you the reason why am here Akshay. Relax, okay? I am the future brother in-law of your crowned Prince. I know why am here,so just follow my flow,am starving, don't you guys have any restaurants here? ''.
'' Nope. We only eat home made foods here ''. Akshay said and break into laughter while Max frowned. '' You have to start learning how to eat our foods ''........
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'' Demn!....
'' Hey...hey,just kidding okay? We have foreign foods here too. And yes,there is a traditional restaurant here ''.
'' You let's go to your boss's house first. Are you sure he will allow me to live in his house for now? ''.
'' Don't worry. I have worked for him as his sales man for many year. He trusts me so let's go ''.
'' So,what do you sell for him? ''.
'' Don't ask too much Max. That is none of your business... Let's go ''. They both entered back into the car and drove off.
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(In the royal palace=On the walkway).
Rishi was leaping on her toes,walking around and waiting for Kushi. Some servants passed by and bowed down,then left. She saw Princess Lakshmi running from the chamber lines. They bumped into each other and she realised Princess Lakshmi was weeping. She tried talking to her but she just left. When she turned to her front, she saw Kushi coming with the box...