(SEASON 2)
Episode 2
Written by Adelaide Clara Asamoah.
(Next Day).
The palace was lightened up as it was the day of Shubhadrangi. This ritual is made to finally sanctify married couples. Many visitors and well wishes from all parts of the world gets to see the bride and gives her gifts. People from the kingdom and other placed started getting to the palace with numerous gifts. The royal family were busily preparing themselves. The servants were decorating the palace, arranging chairs,hanging flowers and preparing foods.
(In the kitchen).
Queen mother and Queen Sheena entered the kitchen in their glory and all the servants bowed down.
'' Are you all fine? ''
'' Yes your highness ''.
'' But,where is Savitri? Is she not supposed to be supervising you? ''.
'' Your highness. We woke up and Savitri was nowhere to be found. We searched everywhere ''. Priya said.
'' What...does any if you know her whereabouts? ''. Queen mother asked,worried.
'' No idea Queen ''. They replied in chorus.
'' Okay,be in a haste and finish everything in at least an hour time because the guests are fast arriving ''.
'' Yes your highness ''.
'' Let's go Sheena ''.
(Queen Dorah's chamber).
She was dressed up like the goddess she was. She had tied her hair up in a bulb and covered it with a saree cloth. Avni had a worried face while helping her get ready. Queen Dorah didn't care. She turned her face besides her bed and Savitri layed there helplessly. Her lips were crooked and her legs were broken. She looked terrible and she crawled on the floor towards Queen Dorah's feet. Queen Dorah kicked her away and turned to Avni with an evil smile.
'' What do we do with Savitri you highness. The noises outside proves that the guest are fast approaching, and if she's here...how do we know we are safe? ''
'' She is not going to stay here in my chamber. I am happy you caught her red handed last night. This fool would have spilled every single thing she had heard to everyone ''.
'' But your highness, how exactly did you feel that there was someone in the chamber? ''.
'' Never underestimate ne like Savitri did Avni. Or you may regret it forever. I know his to sense things. It is due to my black magic ability....that is how I felt like someone was here last night ''.
'' Yes your highness. What do we do with her now? ''.
'' I have no need to worry about her again. Now that she will never to ne able to talk to reveal anything, she can go to hell for all I care. But I don't want her to be in my chamber for too long. Wait until the ceremony starts. As soon as it does,do well and come back here with two of my most trusted guards and carry her out of here. Making sure that no one sees you ''.
'' Please, where do we take her? ''.
'' We can't take her out of the palace since there would be suspicions. Just leave her in front of the dungeon. That way,people may think it was an accident ''.
'' Yes your highness ''.
'' No one Messrs with me. Now she can't talk,neither can she walk...she will remain like this forever. I only spared her life in appreciation for her loyalty for the passed twenty five years. I shall take my leave now. The ceremony is about to start ''.
(She walked out of the chamber with Avni and locked it,leaving Savitri's lifeless in the chamber).
(Prince Majid's chamber).
Sushim stood in front of the chamber, back to his position. Princess Lakshmi and Raj walked together to the place, laughing and chatting.
'' Good morning Sushim ''.
'' Good morning Princess ''.
'' Well...I have being sent here to take Rishi. It is time for her royal treatment and her presence at the ceremony. And why is this place so quiet? Majid is supposed to be getting ready now. Please Sushim, go and call
Rishi ''.
'' Oh goodness.... Princess Lakshmi, Prince Majid is not in his chamber ''.
'' What? ''.
'' Well am sorry,but I thought he was with one of you preparing himself. I arrived here an hour ago and he wasn't in his chamber ''.
'' But he is not with anyone here. But where is he? Raj you said....
(Kushi who was similarly dressed up and ready as a princess arrived there in a haste).
'' Rishi... Where is Rishi? ''. She asked.
'' So...both Rishi and Majid has suddenly disappeared? Oh my God. Let is call an assembly now! ''. Princess Lakshmi yelled.
'' No no no...I don't think that is very necessary princess ''.
'' What are you saying Raj? ''.
'' Last night, Prince Majid went into the fields with Rishi ''.
'' Woooooo ''. They all exclaimed.
(Queen Sheena in her glory arrived there in all smiles with seven maidens holding trays containing a new expensive saree,jewelries, oils and perfumes).
'' Goodness! Do you people think we have that much time or what? Where is Rishi as the ceremony will begin in a short while ''.
'' Mother....
'' Prince Majid and Princess Rishi spent the night in the fields your highness ''. Raj said.
'' Woooow.... How did this happened? ''.
'' It's a long story your highness ''.
'' Lakshmi, Kushi... You two should go and get them please. We shall talk about this strange situation later. Hurry hurry ''.
'' Yes mother ''.
(Royal Guest rooms).
Cindy and Natalya decided to blend in with the royal family and also dressed up like royalty. But foreign royalty. They checked themselves and got ready to head out since some music had started playing and they walked out. They saw Queen Sheena with Queen mother and some maids holding trays,laughing and heading towards the refining room. And they were laughing, talking about Majid until they disappeared into the room and closed the door. Cindy was shocked and so was Natalya. She felt weak in her knees as Natalya held her tight from behind. She looked around and everything was absolutely normal and perfect. Exactly what she wasn't expecting.
'' No..Natalya? Please tell me I am dreaming. How is it that everyone is okay and smiling when they are supposed to be looking for that girl? ''.
'' Well,maybe... They haven't found out yet? ''.
'' Hello? ''. She said and checked the time on her phone. '' It is getting to exactly 8pm. They should have found out by now. I am already beginning to have a bad feeling. What actually going on? ''.
'' I don't know. Why don't we find out easily? ''.
(Cindy dialled Mr Raul's number and entered back into the room with Natalya but the phone was switched off).
'' Oh my gosh Natalya... It is switched off. And I am about to loose my mind right now! Oh....
(Her phone rang loudly and she checked. It was Mr Raul. She quickly answered and turned her face to the door).
'' Oh thank goodness. You finally remembered you had a partner in crime here that you must call to give updates about our recent progress! ''.
'' Just shut up! You annoying witch! ''.
'' Oh,so am a witch. After I have helped you kidnap that idiot! ''.
'' No one was kidnapped fool! My men arrived here last night empty handed okay? I had to even take one to the hospital because he was shot by your Prince Charming after he rescued his wife! ''.
'' Wha....wha...no...but...how...this...no...impossi... Noooo!!! ''. Cindy screamed and threw the phone against the wall,destroying it.
'' Relax! Hey,what happened? ''.
'' This can't be. Oh Natalya no! My Majid cannot be in love with that stupid girl. Please no ''.
'' What the hell happened? ''
'' Ma...Majid...the kidnap was a mess. Majid rescued the village girl ''.
'' How is that possible if Majid knew nothing about this? ''.
'' I don't know Natalya! ''.
'' But you shouldn't have thrown the phone and just asked Mr Raul if he knew how this happened and whether Majid knows that you are also involved. You are such a fool! ''.
'' It is not necessary you idiot! What is real here is that,she didn't get kidnapped and probably by now,she and Majid must be together! No! ''. She started destroying every decoration in the room while Natalya stood there watching her in sadness and shaking her head.
'' What do we do now? Go back to London? ''.
'' Never! You can go if you want. But I am not moving an inch from here until I get Majid to go with me. I love him Natalya. I swear that I have loved him the first day I met him in the basketball demo ''.
'' Well...from the looks of things,he did love you too. But now....
'' Now nothing has happened! He still loves me, I am sure that girl wants to seduce him. But he is still mine,I won't allow her. I didn't come all the way here to loose him to anyone. I will succeed. I hate her so much,first day I saw her...she must be with him by now,it's what kills me most right now ''.
(In the Palace Fields).
The wild wind of the morning kept brushing through the trees and green grasses. Where the cool sun rested on the two couple. They were completely exhausted. Majid was deep in sleep while Rishi opened her eyes. She scratched them and yawned. Her head was resting on Majid's strong right arm. The beautiful flowers bed was comfortable, she tried turning herself to get up but she felt a sharp pain in her abdomen. Her face was completely white and pale while her lips were dry. Her body arched and it felt like she had gone for jogging. She turned to the left side and saw Majid's beautiful face. Birds had started coming to the place. Horses were entering to graze. But thank goodness no human had come there. Her head was Stoll on his arms,his face was facing her,but he was asleep,his red lips weren't asleep though. She quickly remembered their wonderful romantic night. She then understood the pain her abdomen. She touched her abdomen and suddenly touched a wet surface. She brought her hand to her face and saw blood. She gasped and quickly forgot the pain and sat up while covering her breast with half of the bedsheet. Her hair was a mess. She saw the blood in the bedsheets. She looked back at Majid and wanted to pull the bedsheet off but he layed on half of it.
'' No no...he can't see this. Oh gosh no. Mother told me this would happened one day. I will be so embarrassed if he sees this ''. She looked around and saw her wedding gown besides the lake. '' What do I do now? All this is a complete mess. Last night was crazy,I didn't even realise anything ''.
(Majid started turning himself to the other side and she quickly slept besides him like she was asleep. He opened his eyes. His eyes touched the sun and his hair covered his face. He took in some air and turned to his right side and saw Rishi feigning sleep. He knew she was pretending to sleep. Because her eyes kept shaking though they were closed. He smiled lightly and caressed her face).
'' Good morning beautiful ''. He said and scooped tons of pieces of flowers from the side of the bed and sprinkled them on her face. She opened her eyes and when their eyes met,she quickly covered her face away in shyness. Majid just laughed. '' What is it? I just said good morning ''.
'' Goo... Good morning ''.
'' When did you wake up? ''.
'' Just now ''.
'' Are you sure? ''.
'' Well.....
'' I saw you in my dreams ''.
(Rishi slowly sat up while Majid still layed down. She kept smiling shyly while looking down with her hair covering her face).
'' What was in the dream? ''.
'' You won the most beautiful wife competition...? ''. They both laughed.
(Rishi was hiding the bloody side of the bedsheet in hand. Majid sat up. Bedsheet covering his waist and downwards. Couldn't stop starring at Rishi so seductively. He bit his lower lip into his mouth and his light brown eyes portraying her. He se Rishi squeezing the bedsheet in her hands).
'' What is it? ''.
'' Nothing. It is just...I am in pain ''.
'' Oops. You are? Then that means..... ''. He starred at her deeply, smiling from the other side of his lips. '' You are a virgin Rishi, right? ''.
(She felt so shy and kept her face far away,still with the bedsheet in her hands. Majid snatched her hand away and saw the blood,fresh and new,stained in the bedsheet. He felt so amazed. His eyes on the blood,Rishi's eyes on him,and he turned his eyes back at her while she quickly looked away. He smiled like a bad boy. He loved how Rishi was shy of him. He started pulling the bedsheet away from her body while she held on tight and making them bothlaugh out so happily. They were so happy).
'' Majid stop please! ''.
'' Wow...she is not stammering anymore ''
'' Why would I stammer after what happened last night! ''.
'' Okay. How was last night Mrs Majid Samrat? Tell me tour experience ''.
'' Painful of course! Majid, stop this please, I am truly still in pain! ''.
'' Wow...then I am truly best as the girls say ''.
'' Girls?! Which girls? ''. Rishi asked with a terrible frown.
'' Oops....jealousy welcome home ''.
'' I am serious Majid! ''.
'' Honey it's in the past okay? It is stuffs from London, not here Rishi ''.
'' Better ''.
(Rishi said that and he pulled her over him while his back touched the bed with her on him. He pulled her head close to his face and they kissed passionately).
'' But seriously Rishi... I really do love you ''.
'' Oh goodness!!! ''. She said and got away from him.
'' What? ''.
'' Majid, we are supposed to be getting ready for Shubhadrangi rituals. Let's go now ''.
'' What is Shubha.... What is it? ''.
'' A ritual for married couples? ''.
'' But I wanna stay here with you and the birds. Pleeeaaase ''.
'' Majid, be serious! Let's go! ''.
'' Oh shit! ''.
'' Now what? ''.
'' I kinda left my clothes in the lake ''.
'' God no! What do we do now?.....