Chapter 24: The Royal Marriage 5
Part 5: Princess Kaveri's POV
Kaveri felt a surge of joy and relief as she saw Raj walking towards her, holding her hand and kissing it gently. She had been waiting for this moment for a long time, ever since she had heard about his proposal. She had been curious and nervous about meeting him, and she had been impressed and enchanted by him. He was handsome and charming, but also smart and noble. He was artistic and poetic, but also loyal and dutiful. He was graceful and elegant, but also passionate and devoted. He was everything she had dreamed of, and more.
She had felt a connection with him, and she had hoped that he felt the same way. She had smiled and nodded at everything he said, and she had shown interest and admiration for him. She had also tried to read his expressions and gestures, but he had been too subtle and polite to reveal his true feelings. He had smiled and nodded at everything she said, and he had shown interest and admiration for her. He had also looked at her sister, and he had shown respect and courtesy for her. He had seemed to be happy and comfortable with both of them, but also reserved and cautious.
She had wondered if he had a preference, and if he would be willing to let her have his choice. She had also wondered if her sister had a preference, and if she would be willing to let her have her choice. She had loved her sister, and she had wanted her to be happy. She had also loved him, and she had wanted him to be happy. She had wished that they could talk to each other, and share their thoughts and feelings, but she had known that it was not appropriate to do so in front of their father. She had to make a decision on her own, and hope that it was the right one.
She had looked at him, and then at her sister, and then at her father, who had been watching them with a keen and curious eye. He had seemed to be aware of their dilemma, and he had decided to end their suspense.
He had cleared his throat, and said, "My dear princes, I am very pleased and honored by your proposal. I can see that you are both fine young men, who have the qualities and qualifications to be worthy husbands for my daughters. I can also see that you are both attracted to and respectful of both of them. I appreciate your sincerity and honesty, and I commend you for your courage and initiative. You have made a very difficult choice, and I respect that."
He had paused, and then continued, "However, as you know, marriage is not only a matter of personal preference, but also of social and political significance. It is not only a union of two individuals, but also of two families, and two states. It is not only a source of happiness, but also of responsibility and duty. It is not only a decision of the heart, but also of the mind. Therefore, before I give you my answer, I have to ask you a few questions, and I expect you to answer them truthfully and sincerely. Are you ready?"
Raj and Rahul had nodded, feeling nervous and curious. They had wondered what their father was going to ask them, and what his answer was going to be. They had hoped that he would approve of their proposal, and that he would let them marry the princesses of their choice. They had also hoped that their choice would be the same as the princesses', and that they would be happy and compatible with them.
Their father had smiled, and said, "Very well, then. Let me begin with the first question. Why do you want to marry one of my daughters? What are your motives and intentions?"
Raj had spoken first, and he had said, "Your Highness, I want to marry one of your daughters because I admire and respect them. I have seen their portraits and heard about their beauty and intelligence, and I was impressed by them. I have also met them today, and I was enchanted by them. They are both stunningly beautiful, but also smart and talented. They have grace and elegance, but also energy and enthusiasm. They have a gentle and courteous demeanor, but also a lively and spirited personality. They are both perfect princesses, and I am sure they would make perfect wives."
He had paused, and then continued, "But I also want to marry one of your daughters because I value and appreciate them. I have learned about their hobbies and interests, and I was fascinated by them. I have also talked to them today, and I was connected to them. They have artistic and poetic souls, but also adventurous and fun-loving spirits. They have a strong sense of duty and loyalty, but also a warm heart and a generous spirit. They are both unique and wonderful, and I am sure they would make wonderful partners."
He had paused again, and then concluded, "And I also want to marry one of your daughters because I love and desire them. I have felt their presence and their charm, and I was attracted to them. I have also looked into their eyes and their smiles, and I was moved by them. They have fair and dusky skin, but also almond and round eyes. They have long and curly hair, but also graceful and radiant smiles. They are both stunningly beautiful, and I am sure they would make beautiful lovers."
He had looked at their father, and said, "These are my motives and intentions, Your Highness. I want to marry one of your daughters because I admire, respect, value, appreciate, love, and desire them. I want to make them happy, and I want to be happy with them. I want to share my life, my heart, and my soul with them."
Kaveri had felt her breath catch as she had listened to Raj's answer. She had been touched and flattered by his words, and she had blushed slightly. She had felt a surge of attraction and affection for him, and she had hoped that he would choose her. She had also felt a pang of guilt and sadness for her sister, and she had hoped that she would not be hurt by his choice. She had wished that they could both be happy, and that they could both find their true soulmate.
Rahul had spoken next, and he had said, "Your Highness, I want to marry one of your daughters because I like and respect them. I have seen their portraits and heard about their beauty and intelligence, and I was curious about them. I have also met them today, and I was impressed by them. They are both stunningly beautiful, but also smart and talented. They have grace and elegance, but also energy and enthusiasm. They have a gentle and courteous demeanor, but also a lively and spirited personality. They are both perfect princesses, and I am sure they would make perfect wives."
He had paused, and then continued, "But I also want to marry one of your daughters because I enjoy and appreciate them. I have learned about their hobbies and interests, and I was entertained by them. I have also talked to them today, and I was connected to them. They have artistic and poetic souls, but also adventurous and fun-loving spirits. They have a strong sense of duty and loyalty, but also a warm heart and a generous spirit. They are both unique and wonderful, and I am sure they would make wonderful partners."
He had paused again, and then concluded, "And I also want to marry one of your daughters because I love and desire them. I have felt their presence and their charm, and I was attracted to them. I have also looked into their eyes and their smiles, and I was moved by them. They have fair and dusky skin, but also almond and round eyes. They have long and curly hair, but also graceful and radiant smiles. They are both stunningly beautiful, and I am sure they would make beautiful lovers."
He had looked at their father, and said, "These are my motives and intentions, Your Highness. I want to marry one of your daughters because I like, respect, enjoy, appreciate, love, and desire them. I want to make them happy, and I want to be happy with them. I want to share my life, my heart, and my soul with them."
Kaveri had felt a spark of amusement and curiosity as she had listened to Rahul's answer. She had been intrigued and entertained by his words, and she had smiled broadly. She had felt a connection and admiration for him, and she had hoped that he would choose her sister. She had also felt a twinge of envy and regret for herself, and she had hoped that she would not be disappointed by his choice. She had wished that they could both be happy, and that they could both find their true soulmate.
Their father had smiled, and said, "My dear princes, I am very pleased and honored by your answers. I can see that you both have sincere and noble motives and intentions, and that you both have genuine and deep feelings for my daughters. I can also see that you both have similar and compatible personalities and interests, and that you both have respect and admiration for each other. You have both proven yourselves to be worthy and suitable suitors for my daughters, and I commend you for your honesty and courage. You have made a very difficult choice, and I respect that."
He had paused, and then continued, "However, as you know, marriage is not only a matter of personal preference, but also of social and political significance. It is not only a union of two individuals, but also of two families, and two states. It is not only a source of happiness, but also of responsibility and duty. It is not only a decision of the heart, but also of the mind. Therefore, before I give you my answer, I have to ask you another question
Chapter 6: The Question
Their father smiled, and said, "My dear princes, I am very pleased and honored by your answers. I can see that you both have sincere and noble motives and intentions, and that you both have genuine and deep feelings for my daughters. I can also see that you both have similar and compatible personalities and interests, and that you both have respect and admiration for each other. You have both proven yourselves to be worthy and suitable suitors for my daughters, and I commend you for your honesty and courage. You have made a very difficult choice, and I respect that."
He paused, and then continued, "However, as you know, marriage is not only a matter of personal preference, but also of social and political significance. It is not only a union of two individuals, but also of two families, and two states. It is not only a source of happiness, but also of responsibility and duty. It is not only a decision of the heart, but also of the mind. Therefore, before I give you my answer, I have to ask you one final question, and I expect you to answer it truthfully and sincerely. Are you ready?"
Raj and Rahul nodded, feeling very nervous and curious. They wondered what their father was going to ask them last, and what his answer was going to be. They hoped that he would approve of their proposal, and that he would let them marry the princesses of their choice. They also hoped that their choice would be the same as the princesses', and that they would be happy and compatible with them.
Their father smiled, and said, "Very well, then. Let me ask you the final question. How do you plan to rule your state after you marry one of my daughters? What are your goals and strategies?"
Raj and Rahul looked at each other, and then at the princesses, and then at their father. They knew that this was a very important question, and that their answer would show their vision and leadership. They also knew that they had to be honest and sincere, and not say anything that would contradict or undermine the other one, or their brother, or their father.
Raj decided to speak first. He took a deep breath, and said, "Your Highness, I plan to rule my state with wisdom and justice, and with your guidance and support. I have already inherited the throne from my father, who was a great and beloved ruler, and I have to face many challenges and threats from the British, the Congress, and the Muslim League. I have to maintain the sovereignty and prosperity of my state, while also balancing the interests and aspirations of my diverse subjects. I have to deal with the issues of security, economy, education, health, and culture. I have to lead my state with courage and confidence, and with compassion and humility."
He paused, and then continued, "My goals and strategies are clear and realistic. I want to preserve and protect the independence and integrity of my state, and I will resist any external interference or pressure. I want to promote and enhance the development and welfare of my state, and I will invest in infrastructure, industry, agriculture, and trade. I want to foster and encourage the harmony and unity of my state, and I will respect and accommodate the different religions, languages, and communities. I want to enrich and celebrate the culture and heritage of my state, and I will support and patronize the arts, literature, and music. I want to rule my state with wisdom and justice, and I will consult and cooperate with my mother, the Dowager Begum, and my ministers, and my allies."
He looked at Kaveri, and said, "She is the one who I want to rule my state with. She is the one who I want to share my vision and leadership with. She is the one who I want to support and advise me. She is the one who I want to inspire and motivate me. She is the one who I want to rule my state with, and I hope that you will grant me your guidance and support."
He looked at their father, and said, "This is my plan, Your Highness. I want to rule my state with wisdom and justice, and I have made all the goals and strategies. I am ready to rule my state, and I hope that you will approve of my proposal."
Rahul cleared his throat, and said, "Your Highness, I plan to rule my state with innovation and progress, and with your guidance and support. I have not yet inherited the throne from my brother, who is a good and respected ruler, but I have to prepare myself for the future, and I have to face many opportunities and challenges from the world. I have to modernize and transform my state, while also preserving and honoring its traditions and values. I have to deal with the issues of technology, science, democracy, and human rights. I have to lead my state with creativity and vision, and with openness and flexibility."
He paused, and then continued, "My goals and strategies are bold and ambitious. I want to integrate and connect my state with the world, and I will embrace and adopt the latest innovations and inventions. I want to empower and educate my state, and I will provide and promote the best opportunities and facilities. I want to diversify and expand my state, and I will explore and discover new horizons and frontiers. I want to modernize and transform my state, and I will experiment and implement new ideas and solutions. I want to rule my state with innovation and progress, and I will consult and cooperate with my brother, the Nizam, and my ministers, and my allies."
He looked at Godavari, and said, "She is the one who I want to rule my state with. She is the one who I want to share my innovation and progress with. She is the one who I want to support and advise me. She is the one who I want to challenge and inspire me. She is the one who I want to rule my state with, and I hope that you will grant me your guidance and support."
He looked at their father, and said, "This is my plan, Your Highness. I want to rule my state with innovation and progress, and I have made all the goals and strategies. I am ready to rule my state, and I hope that you will approve of my proposal."
Their father listened to their answers, and nodded. He was impressed and pleased by their vision and leadership, and he could see that they had made all the goals and strategies to rule their states. He looked at Kaveri and Godavari, who were also listening attentively, and he noticed that they had the same reactions. Kaveri seemed to be proud and supportive of Raj's words, and she nodded. Godavari seemed to be proud and supportive of Rahul's words, and she nodded.
Their father then smiled, and said, "My dear princes, I am very pleased and honored by your plans. I can see that you both have made all the necessary goals and strategies to rule your states, and that you both are ready to take them as your responsibilities and duties. I can also see that you both have done everything you can to make your states happy and prosperous, and to show them your vision and leadership. You have both proven yourselves to be innovative and progressive rulers for your states, and I commend you for your dedication and enthusiasm. You have made the final choice, and I respect that."
He paused, and then concluded, "And now, I have made my choice, and I will give you my answer. I have decided to accept your proposal, and to grant you my permission and blessing. You have both won my approval and consent, and you have both won the hearts and souls of my daughters. You have both made me happy and proud, and you have both made them happy and fulfilled. You have both made the right choice, and I respect that."
He then stood up, and clapped his hands. He said, "Let the wedding ceremony begin!"
The end of chapter 5.