A voice came from behind that I am here.
Jairam looked back shocked.
Maya was standing a few steps away.
Maya!
Maya!
My sister!
My little sister!!
Saying this he went towards Maya but she retreated and shouted,
Cruel, traitor! don't touch me,
You have not kept the blood of a Rajput father and the milk of a Rajput mother, you are nothing to me. Your feet are stained with the blood of your benefactors.
Even if someone had pierced Jairam's chest with a dagger, he probably wouldn't have suffered so much.
The flames of anger flared up in his heart and extinguished with tears of grief, he again look here and there.
Seeing a disdainful smirk on Gungo's face, Cross's frozen blood began to thaw.
He moved towards her, clenching his fists and biting his lip.
Despicable robber! You are responsible for all these things. You have turned them all against me, before Gungo's hands could rise in defence, Jairam suddenly gave him two punches on the face. Gungo pulled back, caressing his cheeks. Khalid went forward and hit a punch on Jairam's face.
Jairam felt the blow of Khalid's hand on his heart more than his mouth and said in a hoarse voice.
Khalid!
You!!!
The swords of Gungo's companions came out.
But Gungo forbade them with a gesture and looking at Jairam said now tell!
Are you ready to free Zubair's associates from prison to save your sister's life?
Jairam replied in a hurt tone.
So do you also think like Zubair that I was a participant in Pratap Rai's conspiracy?
Gungo replied
"No, but we believe that Pratap Rai was a part of your plot.
You enticed him to steal the ship by luring him with the elephants and jewels of Sarandeep."
God knows that I am innocent?
At this point, our job is not to argue your innocence.
We just want to know whether you are ready to release these innocent prisoners for your sister or not.
Jairam replied,
I wish!
I could have left them.They are currently going to Burmanabad under the guard of two hundred soldiers and I alone cannot do anything for them.
So you want to tell us that your own soldiers do not obey you?
I wish!
They were my soldiers.Pratap Rai's guard over the prisoners is so severe that I cannot even communicate with them.
He is convinced that I am his supporter.
Gungo said with a sarcastic smile on his face.
Thank you for your support!
Now answer my question.
"Are you ready to redeem them or not?"
Trust me for God's sake.
Until their case is presented before the king.
I am helpless.
I am sure that the King (Raja) will not dare to fight with the Arabs by keeping them in prison.
Gungo said,
Pratap Rai is your friend, if your letter reaches him that you are in our prison, will he still not release them?
You write this letter and we will deliver it to you before it reaches Brahmanabad. Jairam replied. He is more cunning than a fox and crueler than a wolf.
Give me a chance to tell my story and you will know what kind of man he is.
For God's sake, listen to me.
Pratap Rai will find Khalid more than saving my life and if Naheed is also here, both of them will be searched for.
Just as I still don't know how you got here, none of you know how the Dabil incident happened.
Seeing Gungo and his companions fascinated, Jairam narrated all the events from the departure from the port to his meeting with Zubair in the cell and, looking at Gungo and Khalid for revenge, said,
You still don't believe me, so I am ready to bear any punishment with pleasure?
Gungo said,
"So now you are going to King (Raja) to recommend the prisoners?"
Are you still not convinced.
Ask your sister, If she believes what you say.
Then we are also ready to believe.
Saying this Gungo addressed Maya.
"We leave your brother's decision to you."
Jairam turned towards Maya.
For Maya, this was a test of patience. After hearing the story of her brother, a reaction had started in her heart, but she was not ready to change her thoughts about him immediately. A voice of conscience was saying that Maya you should trust your brother.
So the other voice was saying that no, he is just making excuses to take you along. During this mental struggle, he remembered these words of Gungo.
Seeing his face, your heart will not sink, is it possible that I will give the sword of justice in your hand?
Maya looked at Gungo!
His eyes were telling.
"I have given the sword of justice in your hands."
Now remember your promise.
Jairam said worried by Maya's hesitation. Maya, you don't trust me anymore.
She replied,
What is the proof that you did not tell this story out of fear of revenge from these people?
Jairam said in a pained voice.
Maya, you want to say that I am a coward.
I am lying for fear of death.
For God's sake don't embarrass me in front of others.
I am your brother.
But if you don't believe me, take this or a dagger and tear my heart and see if my blood is still red or has turned white.
Saying this, Jairam gave his dagger in Maya's hand and stretched his chest in front of her and said, Maya, swear by your father's white hair and your mother's milk!
If,I am a criminal, then think that I am your brother.I don't want to live knowing that my sister also thinks,I'm a coward.
Put me to sleep with your hands.
If you have the blood of a Rajput in your veins, do not make concessions to your brother.
Maya unconsciously raised her hand holding the dagger in the intensity of her emotions.
A charming smile played on Jairam's lips.
Khalid shivered.
Maya looked at this figure of determination and courage.
His hand began to tremble.
Khalid shouted,
Maya!
Maya!
Your brother is innocent.
Maya dropped the dagger from her trembling hand.
Tears welled up in her eyes and she would helplessly hug Jairam.
Jairam ran his hand over her black hair again and again,
My dear sister!
My little Maya!
Sister and brother stood apart from each other.
Khalid said while extending his hand towards Jairam.
Jairam, forgive me.
Jairam said taking his hand.
I have no complaint with you, if I were in your place, I would probably do the same.
Khalid said with smiling.
That I had punched you in the face in an emergency.
Can you receive this loan now?
Jairam said.
No !
Don't tell this story anymore.
Otherwise, by giving you one punch, I'll have to get two from Gungo.