👑MARRIED TO THE PRINCE👑👻
Episode 51
Written by Adelaide Clara Asamoah.
(Royal Palace=Royal refining room).
More than twenty maidens with family had surrounded Rishi. She was getting a special treatment. Bhavna smeared pomade on her legs while Kushi drew herna on her hands. Other maids were doing her hair and make up on,she wasn't given air to breath. She was in a white robe. Queen Sheena entered with the wedding saree in her hands. It was red. It was shiny,a diamond made dress. The garment was heavy and it was the most expensive wedding dress ever made. Queen Sheena placed it on the bed and they dressed up and made her hair. There was a huge mirror and she was taken to sit in front of it. Bhavna wept when starring at her daughter in the mirror. Rishi WS frightened. Her face showed how frightened she was. After she was made up in the readiness, the maids bowed down and left. Rish stood up and faced her mother.
'' What is it sweetheart? ''.
'' No ''.
'' Oh she is scared that's why ''. Kushi mocked her.
'' Shut up Kushi ''.
'' Scares of what? Is everything okay? ''.
'' Yes mother ''.
'' She is lying! She is scared because today is her wedding and this evening is her first night of you know....
(The women laughed while Rishi kicked Kushi with the back of her hand).
'' Oh,is that so? ''. Queen Sheena teased Rishi and she suddenly became shy.
'' Rishi....don't be okay? It is natural. Don't mind Kushi. Her time will come ''.
'' Sooo...will you want to eat something before we go? ''.
'' No ''.
'' Alright Bhavna, Kushi...all of you,stay here with her. The bride will have to go out there before the groom,it is tradition in the kingdom. I am going to check on the priests and guests okay? Will be back ''. Queen Sheena said and left while they made Rishi sit and relax.
(Prince Majid's chamber).
All the boys had gathered in his chamber. His friends, some guards and few maids. Sushim entered the chamber with a parceled traditional wedding garment. He bowed and layed it on the bed. The boys began to start mocking Majid. He was in his towel after bathing and he looked hotter as he was wet and faced the mirror and winked at himself. Sushim bowed down to him and he turned to look on the bed and saw the parcel.
'' What is that? ''.
'' That is your traditional wedding garment ''.
'' Hell no! I am no wearing any traditional thing ''.
'' But my Prince, it is tradition...and that garment is the most expensive in the world ''.
'' I said it won't it Sushim. You know am not into this kind of stuff. Look,I got a suit,show it to him boys ''.
(Jimmy got up and entered into the dressing room and came out with a parcel of flexible black suit and tie. Sushim was not surprised as Mr Raul had wore SME before. He nodded his head since Majid was stubborn and no one could convince him to do anything. The maids kept starring at Majid with one corner of their eyes. They served a very rich breakfast and bowed down and left. Majid sat on his bed besides his friends and they helped him dress up. They took a new hair cream and flattened Majid's hair. No need for make up because he was cuter than Lucifer. Queen mother entered the chamber. His friends and Sushim excused themselves, leaving them both alone in the chamber).
'' Majid...you are wearing foreign clothes, what will people....
'' You won't convince me so just accept this ''. Majid snapped.
'' Hm...are you still mad at me? ''.
'' On come on. Not again. Are you not satisfied that am already doing what you want? ''.
'' Does it matter, when you still hate me? I can call off the wedding if you....
'' No way! ''. Majid screamed and Queen mother was surprised.
'' Really? No way? ''.
'' I...I..we..look,don't be confused. What I meant was that,well...the wedding already came on. You took all those weeks to keep silence about canceling it,now that the day has come, you want to embarrass me? ''.
(Queen mother bent down and took his suit tie and started fixing it for him).
'' I am doing this for your own good Majid, I hope one day you understand my reasons for doing all this....and love me again ''
'' Grandmother....
'' Look Majid,I know! Okay,I know you live the foreigner and she's everything to you and I mean nothing at all. It WS my biggest mistake to have sent you far away,and I thought I was doing all that to protect....
(Majid just embraced her tightly and she hugged him back in tears. She rested her head on his chest and he kissed her head).
'' I love you...alright? It's okay,I understand. You are the only one who knows the reason for doing this so it's enough ''.
'' Yes ''. She resumed to fixing his tie. '' You look handsome today ''.
'' When have I ever not being handsome? ''
'' Never ''. They both laughed. '' You look more handsome than ever. Tour mother would be proud.
'' My mother? ''.
(Queen mother bit her lips as she had a slip of the tongue when making that statement).
'' My mother would be proud, you speak as if she's dead ''.
'' Haha...forget that. Wow,tour breakfast is the perfect meal for a new groom. It looks rich and perfect. The taste of royalty. Come on,eat now before I take you out
'' Grandmother? ''.
'' Yes? ''.
'' I love you...so much ''.
(Queen mother touched her chest in sadness and embraced him,not wanting to let him go).
'' I will give my life for you Majid...believe that ''.
'' Can you feed me please? ''
'' But of course. Haha. Sit ''.
(They both sat down and Queen mother opened the golden bowls. Majid was surprised they weren't foreign foods as he expected. They were rich traditional foods. He frowned and made air in mouth like he WS about to vomit).
'' Oh shut up...do you know how delicious this is? ''.
'' I hope the impact is better than the taste. So,what does the white juice near the rice does? ''.
'' It is called...tiger nut juice. It is very good for the health. Especially men,it is good for men...it makes your waist much stronger ''.
'' Oh yes! Demn, feed me with that one first Grandma. I will need my waist stronger, jeezzz am in love with the food already. I'm gonna need my full strength tonight ''.
(Queen mother slightly hit his cheek in laughter).
'' You naughty boy. Come on,open your mouth....we don't have much time.....
(Royal Guest rooms).
Cindy had dressed up elegantly. She starred at herself in the dressing mirror and made a pose like she was the one getting married. Natalya walked out from the dressing room in her mown beautiful simple foreign gown and stood behind Cindy.
'' Oh my God. Is it me or...you look happy Cindy? ''.
'' Yeah... I am. Aren't you? ''.
'' I don't know. Never being in this kind of wedding. Looks luxurious but all traditional and so royal ''.
'' You shouldn't expect anything less ''. She said and combed her hair backwards.
'' Thousands of guest has arrived. We have to be on our way now ''.
'' I can't go now. Indeed, Majid is getting today to the village girl,but I am the one he would spend the night with ''.
'' What do you really mean? ''.
'' Well...I prepared a romantic place for he and I. Ever since we for here,I have being strolling around the palace and I found out that they had a beautiful field. Full of beautiful grasses and flowers and even a fire place. And guess what,I arranged a romantic space for Majid and I ''.
'' I don't get what you really mean ''.
'' I got a beautiful heavy white bedsheets, and roses. Then many candles and lighter. And I took wine and some fruits. Ten pillows and a bottle of oil. I have arranged it perfectly for tonight. Majid and I,will spend the night together while Mr Raul, can take that village girl far away to London..after our plans today ''.
'' Are you sure the plans would work,because I have a bad feeling about this Cindy
'' It will definitely work. Mr Raul and I have planned this carefully. His men are around the palace, they have disguised as guests. When the time comes,they will help me execute the plan ''.
'' Hmmmm. I hope after this,you get Majid and we can all go back to London ''.
'' We will. Majid feels nothing for that girl. He and I will spend a romantic time in the fields,I have arranged everything and this night, he will take me to the moon ''.
(In the palace temple).
All the neighbouring kingdoms had arrived, including the Jhansi kingdom. The palace priests gathered in front of Lord Garnesha's statue. The guests had surrounded the priests and statues. Then Queen Sheena entered the temple, holding Rishi's hand. Her face was covered with a red veil and so her face couldn't be seen. The maiden in front of them threw beautiful flowers on them. Rishi was still shaking. Bhavna, Radah and Kushi walked behind them in all smiles. There was a ritual lighted fire in front of the priest who were praying. There was a golden mat beside the pan of fire. Queen Sheena carefully raised Rishi's wedding gown and they climbed the stairs to the mat. She made Rishi sit and crossed her feet under her tights. Cindy and Natalya arrived there in all smiles.
'' The auspicious moment has arrived. Now, where is the groom? We must perform all the rituals before the auspicious moment passes ''. One priest said.
'' ?they are on their way priest. Please begin the ritual.... Oh,there they come ''.
(Every turned to their right side and saw Queen mother coming with the hottest man on earth. All the girls were smiling and blushing. Some of them wanted to touch him but the guards were keeping them in order. Cindy saw Majid and she wished to kill Rishi at that moment and just take her man away. Majid was in his fitting suit and tie. His hair was combed backward and he looked fit and tall. He got behind Rishi and climbed the stairs. And he was made to sir besides Rishi and also crossed his legs under his tights. Rishi's heart was beating fast. Majid had a little smile at the corner of his lips. The rituals started).
(In the royal kitchen).
Half of the maidens were busily cooking and being supervised by Savitri.
'' I think by now everyone is at the ceremony. This is my chance to look for that pot. It is surely in Queen Dorah's chamber after this whole twenty five years. I should go there now before the party begins ''. She thought to herself.
'' Savitri, are you okay? ''. Avni asked.
'' Yes...why? ''.
'' You seemed lost in thought. Anyway, the maids are dome with all the royal foods and guests foods. The drinks and everything is ready. What do we do next? ''.
'' Avni, why don't you supervise the maids. I must go to the toilet now ''.
'' Okay...I will. But come fast.
'' Don't worry. I won't take long ''.
'' But,have you prepared the special traditional drinks to be given to the bride and groom after the wedding? ''.
'' Yes. Tumeric juice. There it is ''. Savitri pointed at a small golden table in front of them and left the kitchen.
(Cindy quickly arrived at the door of the kitchen, with her eyes on the special drinks. She smiled and his behind the door).
'' Okay. The foods and everything is ready girls. Let us go and arrange them on the party grounds. Hurry, we don't have time and it's getting late ''.
(The maids arranged the foods and other meals on trays and went in line out of the kitchen. Avni covered the special drinks of the bride and groom and placed them on golden tray. She carried them and walked out of the kitchen).
'' This plan is very risky. What if Majid takes the drink I pour the drug into? Then he will be the one to sleep and not the village girl. I have to make this fast...it's already getting late and Mr Raul's men are ready to take action ''. She said and left.
(In the temple).
Majid had walked in front of Rishi around the fire for seven times as tradition demands, after that,Rishi walked in front of him and they started repeating the same method. The guests and royal family threw flowers on them as they walked around the fire. The seventh round completed and the priests got up and placed their hands together.
'' It is over! You are now husband and wife. Go and take blessings from your elders
(Pictures were being taken by city journalists and foreigners from Mumbai who came to witness the wedding between the crowned Prince and his bride. Princess was now added to Rishi's name. So Prince Majid and Princess Rishi went to take their blessings from the royal family and elders. Then the party begun. Rishi's veil was up now. Her mother couldn't stop embracing her. Meho felt more safe in the palace than outside. He wanted to get closer to Bhavna to tell her his life was in danger but the guests were too much. Rishi had completely forgotten about her father. She turned her eyes to see Prince Majid laughing with his friends. He looked back at her and she quickly looked away. It was getting dark and guests started leaving little by little. The palace was almost empty after guests took their gifts and left. Majid and Rishi were now officially welcomed into the palace as husband and wife. Rishi went through the traditions and walked into the walkway with red vermilion water under her feet. Majid was separated from her and the Queens started taking Rishi towards Majid's chamber).
(Prince Majid's chamber).
Avni arrived in the chamber, secretly followed by Cindy. Avni placed the special drinks on a table and left. Cindy quickly entered and took a deep breath. She took a black bottle out of her purse and opened it. She looked at both the golden glasses and quickly poured the white substance into the second drink and rushed out of the chamber.....