Chapter 11
Chapter 11
With the sudden gust of wind blowing through the venue Gauri could smell a hint of oak wood from the King of Mordis. His gaze was piercing while his warm breath was easily penetrating through her veil. She didn't know if the warmth was due to him or because of something else. But one thing for sure was right at this moment this man is shamelessly teasing her in front of everyone. Bowing down her head to avoid his playful gaze "Good Evening your Majesty." Hooking up his lips Omkara started to come even closer to his "physician." Seeing that her head was still slightly bowed down he reached out to get a hold of her chin and as he forced her to look at him he was amuse to see a pair of angry eyes staring back at him. "With beautiful eyes like these...are you sure you are not trying to hide your precious daughter from me?" Gauri's brows started to furrow as Omkara turned his attention towards Kali and Svetlana who was very much in shock to see such a scene. Without hesitation "Why would I ever hide any of my daughters?" Seeing how Kali quickly answered Svetlana wasted now time. Slightly covering her mouth Svetlana let out a soft playful laugh "The King of Mordis sure knows how to joke around. Everyone knows about Princess Gauri. Maybe because this is your first time here you haven't heard why my daughter wears a veil."
Turning his head back to see a very annoyed Princess of Ashen Omkara uses his fingers to gently tug at Gauri's veil "Oh? So what kind of incident has caused you to hide yourself?" Knowing very well that Omkara was trying to use the situation to see her face Gauri took a small step back and curtsied "Your Majesty must be very curious. It was an unfortunate fire incident that left a very hideous scar."
Ishana did not like seeing how the King of Mordis had become too interested in Gauri "Even I have never gotten to see my dear sister's face. Maybe it's not as bad as you think Gauri. Why don't you let us all see." Seeing the smirk on her face Sahil quickly stands up from his chair "No one is allowed to force my sister to take off her veil." Everyone's gazes has now fallen upon the young Crown Prince of Ashen who was now standing up straight and unmoving.
Ishana: I was just merely suggesting that Princess Gauri should not hide behind her veil because of a scar from years ago. I'm sure everyone here will love her all the same.
Gauri was smiling underneath her purple veil hearing the words "love" from Ishana. She knew very well that this step sister of hers had nothing but ill will towards her. And Gauri was right. Ishana has always believed that Gauri was always wearing a veil to hide her ugliness from the world and tonight she was going to force her to reveal it. It didn't take long for Riddhima to realize what Ishana wanted to do. Walking over to Gauri Riddhima softly puts her hand on Gauri's shoulder "Dear Sister. We will always love you no matter how you look. I just don't think it's mentally healthy for you to hide. You have nothing to fear. I am here for you."
**BAM!!** The sound of a broken glass shattering on a jaded floor was now echoing through the halls of the Palace of Ashen "I said no one WILL force my SISTER to take off her veil! Do my words just flow through one ear and out the other?!"
Kali: Sahil!
Sahil turns towards his father with an angry unyielding gaze "I said No ONE!"
Clenching his fist at the embarrassment of such a scene. Kali was about to show his displeasure towards Sahil when a sudden roar of laughter filled his ears.
Laughing and clapping Omkara's mood was clearly a happy one "Deserving to be the Crown Prince of Ashen! You must be really proud Kali."
Svetlana could see Kali clenching his fist tighter everytime Omkara would address him by name and not by title. It made Kali burn with anger knowing that a young man like Omkara was ruling Mordis! Even worse when they both were able to address each other by name. But for a young man like Omkara to call the King of Ashen by name was by far the most humiliating thing for Kali.
Kali smiles at Omkara "Do forgive my son. He is young and very hotblooded."
Omkara: I like it! I too have a sister back home. I would never allow anyone to force her to do anything she doesn't want to do.
Ajay who has been staring at Gauri's eyes ever since The King of Mordis has displayed such interest "But does Princess Gauri unwilling? I haven't really heard her protest because I too would love to see the face behind the veil. With such beautiful eyes how bad can the scar be?"
Kali was surprise that Veer was not stopping his little brother like he did before. Could it be that Veer was also interested in how Gauri looked? Even Svetlana could sense that the Princes from Uthon and Gopar were now staring only at Gauri. This was not a situation she wanted either.
With a soft gentle voice "Gauri dear...as your Mother I will not force you...but the Prince of Uthon as well as the King of Mordis is accusing your Father and I of concealing you. I just feel very wronged."
Watching Svetlana's performance Gauri had to admit that this woman was truly good. To lift her daughter's up higher she has made it clear that she wanted Gauri to take off the veil to show everyone the burnt scar she saw this morning.
Gauri was tired of all this charade and felt that it was best to end the topic. Slowly walking up to Omkara who was now a few steps away "Does your Majesty want to see?"
Omkara tilts his head to the side as he thinks to himself "Hmm..suddenly so bold...what is she up to?"
Omkara: What I want is evident...don't you think?
Gauri's eyes seemed like they were smiling towards Omkara "Well then if your Majesty don't mind...why don't you pull down my veil."
Sahil anxiously "Gauri...No.." But with one look from his sister Sahil quickly quieted down. Omkara was now even more curious as to what this physician of his was up to.
Everyone in the dining hall was staring at the two people looking at each other. It was as though no one dared to even breath due to the complete silence surrounding them. When they saw Omkara's hand reach out to pull down the purple veil everyone's eyes widen when they saw a large burnt scar on Gauri's right cheek. The burnt scar had cover her entire cheek down to her chin. You could hear people gasping when the veil fell to the floor. Even Veer and Ajay couldn't help but flinch at such a sight. Samarjeet..the Prince of Gopar couldn't help but pity the Princess of Ashen. Having two beautiful step sisters being wedded off while you suffer in the Palace for eternity. Gauri was happy to get such reactions. This was going just according to her plan. At this rate no kingdom would ever come to ask for her hand in marriage. The rumors of tonight will definitely spread far and wide. Not realizing that she was smiling Gauri felt something was not right. The King of Mordis....his eyes were staring too much....it showed not disgust but....doubt. With his fingers Omkara brushed against that hideous scar that was causing everyone to turn away "Hmm...." Gauri softly pushes Omkara's hand away "Your Majesty please...Now that you have seen... at least give me the respect of not touching me as you so please."
Omkara steps back to give Gauri her space "Ah..my apologies Princess. It's just that I don't see the reason why the veil was needed."
Ishana and Riddhima who's hearts were jumping for joy had suddenly stopped in it's tracks.
Looking confused Gauri couldn't help but ask "I don't understand what your Majesty means."
Omkara hooks up his lips and turns around to head back to his seat while clearly stating "With beautiful eyes like those...only a face like yours could match with them."
Everyone at the dining hall looked at each other in confusion. They did not know if the the King of Mordis had just given a compliment to the Princess of Ashen or and insult. Even Gauri did not quite understand what Omkara meant. Seeing that everyone was satisfied Gauri was about to bend down to pick up her veil when she saw a black sleeve with black diamonds on it's cuff reach before her. "How did he turn around so quickly" Gauri thought. Standing still as Omkara hooks the veil from one ear the other while whispering "I have decided it is best if I get to see you first." As he pulled away from her ear Gauri could see him smirk at her as if teasing her still but no longer wanting the attention Gauri quickly bowed her head and curtsied "Thank you your Majesty."
As everyone sat back down to get ready to eat Gauri had noticed that different types of gazes towards her. Veer and Ajay would once in awhile look at her in disgust while Samarjeet had one of pity. But what was amusing was the happiness that Ishana and Riddhima was exhibiting. Only Sahil remained calm because he knew that the scar everyone saw tonight was fake. His heart was at ease the moment the Princes showed displeasure in Gauri's look. That meant that his sister was going to remain by his side..but then Sahil started to look towards Omkara who was still staring at Gauri. "Why does he keep looking? Does he know? That's impossible."
Gauri on the other hand avoided Omkara's gaze. The man was just too much tonight.
When everyone saw the maids and servants bringing out the main course and more wine the atmosphere began to lighten. Veer was seen trying to talk to Ishana who was still infatuated with Omkara. While Samarjeet was trying to be a gentleman towards Riddhima who would now and then steal glances towards Omkara as well. Svetlana could see everything that was happening and was not too happy that her daughters were not focusing on their respective main targets. Then from a far corner Tia stepped out to see if it was time. And when she saw Svetlana nod Tia went to the kitchen to instruct the maids to serve dessert. Everyone knew that Gauri would only have warm honey tea after every supper therefore her tray was prepare separately. Taking out the purple vial from her waistband Tia mixed the contents into the tea. Turning around to make sure no one has seen her actions Tia quickly gave the tray to a nearby maid who knew exactly who the tea was for.
When the dessert was served Svetlana couldn't help but keep her attention on Gauri's cup of tea. "Now..all you have to do is drink it." When she saw Gauri's lip became slightly wet after sipping on her warm honey tea she couldn't help but smile brightly. Remembering how Dandi had mentioned that The Queen of Ashen was not too fond of Gauri Omkara had noticed Svetlana's gazes. Suddenly Dandi came from behind and whispered something into Omkara's ear that caused his eyes to darken while looking towards Gauri who was still sipping on her tea.
Omkara nods at his guard "I see. Let's see who dare touch her when I am here."
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