Chapter 22- Chandra-Nayan and Ayanika, the night visit

When the news about Ayanika becoming the Nyaydhish reached the subjects, they were happy, but they had a doubt in their mind. So all of them reached Mahishmati Royal Palace and started demanding for Ayanika.

Ayanika was relaxing in her room when a soldier came in the room. She gestured him to speak.

Soldier- Rajkumari, the subjects have come in large numbers and they want to ask you some questions.

Ayanika nods and goes towards the platform where the staircase start and seeing the entire crowd gathered over there, she became nervous. One person from the crowd came, and bowed to her.

The person- the entire Praja is happy that you are becoming the Nyaydhish but we have a doubt.

Ayanika- What is it?

Person- We feel Chandra-Nayan is more capable for this post as he knows about problems pretty well. We want to meet him and ask him that why he didn't become Nyaydhish.

Ayanika- (Raising her voice) You all want to meet Chandra-Nayan?

The Crowd- YES!

Ayanika- Please give me few minutes, I will bring him infront of you.

She leaves and goes in to her room. Renuka was already their with Chandra-Nayan's get up. Ayanika smiles.

Ayanika- How did you know about this?

Renuka- The moment you went to see the subjects. Now quickly wear and go.

Ayanika gets dressed as Chandra-Nayan and goes infront of the crowd. Everyone in the crowd bows to him. He just gets a bit shocked. He goes near to the person who was talking and picks him, indicating everyone to stand up.

Chandra- Please don't bow down to me, I am just a commoner like you.

The person- But why you were not chosen to become the Nyaydhish?

Chandra- Because Ayanika is more capable than me.

The person- we do not agree with Rajmata's decision. We will protest against this decision. Will we not?

The crowd- YES WE WILL!

Chandra-Nayan goes into deep thinking. Then he raises his hand to quiet the crowd down.

Chandra- I don't know if you will forgive me or not, but I am not the person who you think I am. I will reveal my truth today to all of you.

Chandra removes his turban and let's his black flowy hair to fall down. Looking at that everyone becomes shocked and teary eyed.

Ayanika- to know how my praja is doing, I used to take the get-up of Chandra-Nayan. If you still feel I should not become the Nyaydhish, then I will resign from the post with immediate effect.

The Crowd- NO, PLEASE DON'T DO THIS.

The person- We were wrong in this case, Nyaydhish. We want you only as our Nyaydhish.

Another person comes from the crowd and hands her small bag. She looks at him confused.

2nd person- this the amount of money you helped me with to buy cow. I return you the entire sum with interest.

Ayanika smiles and takes it. She indicates a soldier to come near her. She gives the bag to the soldier. Just then another person comes and gives her another bag full of coins. In this way half of the people return their loan with interest. Then the ironsmith, Tvashtar, comes and gives her the set of five weapons, the spear, mace, bow and arrow, Sword which had Lion face design at the end of the handle and its cover held the design of peacock feather and wheel, axe. She smiles and took it. The last person to give her something was, Somath, the tailor who gave her red color saree with gold embrodied red blouse.

Somath- Please wear this on your crowning day.

Ayanika smiles, and nods in yes. She bows to him and he bows back. Just then Kajli, the goldsmith came and gave her jewelleries. He did say much but Ayanika understood what he wanted to say.

Ayanika- I will wear this during the crowning ceremony too.

Then she looks at the crowd.

Ayanika- Please go back to your house it is already late in the evening. (She joins her hand and does pranaam)

Everyone leaves happily, and Ayanika goes back into her room to relax.

In night,

Ayanika was walking down the corridoe when a dasi came near her.

Dasi- Rajkumari Devsena has called you.

Ayanika nods and goes towards the room in which Devsena was staying. Over there, she sees Devsena sitting on the bed and Amar sitting on a sofa. She gets confused looking at the scene in front of her.

Ayanika- You called me over here, Devsena Jiji.

Devsena- (looking at her) Yes, I wanted to give you something, as it is a ritual in Kuntal to give some gift to the sister of the her husband.

Ayanika was just looking at her.

Devsena- Today you saved my honour, just like my Muralidhar had done to save the honour of his sakhi. (Comes near Ayanika saying this)

Ayanika- (smiles) It was my duty, Devasena jiji.

Devsena- I know, that is why I want to give you this.

She gives her a silver flower designed bangle.  Ayanika looks at her shocked.

Devsena- this used to be mine, but from now on this is yours. Please accept this Sakhi.

Ayanika was full of emotions, she could not say anything more and she hugged Devasena. Looking at this, Amar smiles and hugs them both. After sometime, they break the hug. Amar looks at the person who was hiding behind the door and gestures him to come out of hiding. He comes and hugs Ayanika from behind. Ayanika almost scream.

Ayanika- Akanksh!

She turns around to look at him.

Ayanika- What are you doing, leave me now, Amar Bhaiya and Jiji is here.

Devsena- (laughing) Jiji nahi Sakhi.

Ayanika- Yes, Sakhi. Now leave me.

Akanksh- as you say my Queen.

Akanksh leaves her and Ayanika takes a sigh of relief. She looks at Amar in mock anger.

Amar- No no that was not my idea.

Ayanika- then whose was it?

Amar- it was his only.

Ayanika- I know him he won't do such a long planning. It was your planning only Bhaiya don't lie now.

Amar starts laughing hard. Ayanika looks expasrated.

Devsena- (Giggling) Now spend a night over here with him. He is dying to spend one night with you.

Ayanika- But...

Amar- We know Ayu.

Ayanika- (confused) What?

Amar- Just a sec (he goes and closes the door) We know that you are married.

Ayanika- Who told you?

Amar- I have my own methods, and you know that Ayu. (looking at her tensed faced) No, nobody has any idea about this. Now quietly spend a night here, Devsena will go to your room, and I will go to mine.

Ayanika- But how?

Amar and Devsena look at eachother. Then they look at the balony.

Ayanika- Don't tell me you are going to go the rooms using the balconies.

Amar- Don't worry, I have experience and anyways Kattapa Mama is keeping a watch outside.

Saying this he and Devsena go to the Balcony. He catche hold of Devsena waist and wraps his hand around the already tied rope. Then they both jump. Ayanika and Akanksh go near the edge and see that Amar and Devsena had reached Ayanika's room safely.

Just then, Akanksh pushes her towards the pillar, and before she could think of anything pinned her on the pillar. Before, she could protest, he covers her mouth with his hand.

Akanksh- Ananta, this is the only night I have with you, please don't protest.

He removes his hand from her face.

Ayanika- ok Anant, but who does this? You did not give anytime for me to think.

Akanksh- tonight I don't want to give you any moment think. You have thought a lot until now. Tonight rest your mind, and relax.

Ayanika smiles and becomes shy. She nods her head slowly. Akanksh leaves her and quickly goes and closes the door. He locks it securely for no one else to barge in suddenly. Ayanika quietly sits on the bed. Akanksh sits next to her.

Akanksh- I never knew about your political acumen Ananta. Today you surprised me, the way you countered the arguments thrown at you was amazing. Aaj tumne mujhe jitna prasann kiya, jiss tarah se tumne Amar ka paksh Rakha aur pure paristhi ko uske anukul kar diya, isliye aaj se tume mere liye Ananta Krishna ho.

Ayanika- (smiles) Jiss tarah bina prashn kiye, tumne mere har paristhiti mein saath diya chahe who stithi mere pratikul ho, mere upar atoot vishwas dikhaya, aaj se aap mere liye Anant Parth ho.

They both look at eachother with a smile and hug eachother. They break the hug after sometime and look into eachother eyes. They get lost looking at eachother and they have another night filled with Passion.

In Bhalladeva's room,

Bhalladeva was pacing around the room frustrated. He felt like burning the entire palace down. But he could not do that. Bijjaladeva was drinking heavily. Looking Bhalladeva frustrated he threw the glass of wine he was holding on the ground.

Bijjaladeva- Due to that Ayanika, we lost this war. We were about to win it. But she had to come at that exact moment. We have lost this war, we lost everything, the throne is out of our hand. We can never get it back again. (Starts howling)

Bhalla- (in firm voice) The war is not over yet. There is still in our hands. We can still make the throne ours.

Bijjala- But how? Ayanika will be their to destroy our every plan.

Bhalla- Agar iss ran-niti ko bhang kiya usne, mere path ka Pratham aur ek matra kata who hai toh usse hi apna mohra banakar agali ran-niti, agali chaal chalunga.

Bijjala- But how?

Bhalla- Baas aage aage dekhte jayiye hota hai kya (Devilish laughter)

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