Rewari Kingdom, Inner palace of bawal, Morning of 13th March 1557
The next morning, Aditya arrived at his royal chamber early, clutching the designs drawn on parchment wrapped in cloth. He was eager to review everything before his scheduled departure to cannon factory, with peace of mind.
However, upon entering the room, he was taken aback to find Meenakshi already there. She was beside her work table, meticulously arranging her belongings. Aditya had anticipated her presence but was surprised by her early arrival, especially given the recent tensions.
His gaze then fell upon a neatly arranged thali on the table, clearly intended for him as breakfast. Meenakshi, dressed in a saree that comfortably exposed her waist, had her back turned to him, which felt very alluring. As he observed her figure, he shook off the distraction and cleared his throat to announce his presence.
