Chapter 12

Leisurely sitting back and sipping on her cup of tea Gauri acted as if she was oblivious to why Svetlana was glowing with happiness as she sits and chats with the Princes of Gopar and Uthon. Everytime Svetlana sees her daughters smile at Veer or Samarjeet her grin grew wider and wider. Even Kali couldn't hide his happiness. "That woman..." trying hard to hide her smirk when sipping on her honey tea Gauri continued to remain silent until Bhavya who was her maid tonight reluctantly refilled her cup. "Princess...Khanna had already told you that the tea has been tampered with why do you still drink it?" Smiling back at her worried maid "Tonight I prefer playing with my prey. You need to first let them think they have won because the look on their faces when they realized their ill fate is going to be priceless. And for the Queen I will risk drinking this tea she had so carefully prepared for me."

Bhavya: But Princess...

Gauri no longer wanting to explain "Bhavya..did Khanna mention anything out of the ordinary at our new place?" "He said he had kept an eye on the Queen's people all day and did not notice anything suspicious."

Gauri furrows her brows a bit "Using this slow acting aphrodisiac and not plan something in my new courtyard? I guess I will just have to be cautious to see what the Queen will do." Seeing her cup was one again empty Gauri looks up at Bhavya who didn't want to pour more "Princess..your eyes are a bit...you should.." Gauri uses her fingers and taps her cup while smiling "Refill it. Do not worry."

Though Gauri was not worried one could not say the same for the King of Mordis who cleary did not like the fact that his woman was sitting there with glossy eyes. Everytime their eyes met Omkara could see the burning fire behind them because without realizing that the drug has made Gauri's exceptionally seductive tonight. Even with a veil covering her hideous scar her gaze was enough to hypnotized you. Even Ajay, Veer and Samarjeet could not help but linger a bit whenever they were caught looking at Gauri who did not shyly look away but instead her eyes were drawing them all in. When she would smile under her veil her eyes would squint and smile back at whoever kept looking at her. Even her posture was enchanting. Out of all the princesses in Ashen everyone could tell that Gauri was brought up by the late Queen. The way she sat upright and the way she ate or drank her tea was so graceful that you couldn't help stare. Even when she walked beside Riddhima and Ishana the difference was obvious. Svetlana had always hated how people's eyes were always easily swayed towards Gauri. She tried her best by sending instructors to teach her daughters the etiquette of royalty but even then her daughters could not create that aura that Gauri naturally had. Even wearing such a plain dress Gauri still stood out the most. With only two braids forming a crown while the rest of her wavy long hair swayed down to her waist it was clear that if not for the scar Gauri would be the one who the Princes would fight for.

No longer smiling when she saw how Ishana was still interested in Omkara Svetlana tried to make eye contact but failed.

Ishana brings her glass of wine up "Your majesty will you do me the honors of drinking this wine with me? I have heard so many stories about The Mighty King of Mordis and to see you tonight is like a dream come true."

Slowly shifting his gaze away from Gauri "A dream come true? Princess..have you been longing to come to Mordis?" Ishana's eyes lit up "Yes! I have always wanted to visit!"

Omkara looks at Veer who was clearly disgusted with Ishana's behavior "I welcome you anytime Princess but the Prince of Uthon might not allow you to do so." Without thinking Ishana carelessly let her eagerness led her astray "Why would it matter what the Prince of Uthon wants?" But when the words slipped out it was too late to take back. Svetlana's and Kali's eyes grew dark looking at their daughter.

Svetlana angrily "Ishana!"

Ishana knew that she had just made a fool out of herself and the look that Veer was giving her was no longer gentle like before. "Sorry..it's just that I heard Mordis was very beautiful."

Kali raises his glass "Do forgive my young daughter. She has never stepped foot out of Ashen therefore you was just excited."

Trying to divert the subject Kali tried hard to talk about something else but Omkara would not let this chance of showing his rivals who the King of Mordis really was.

Omkara: Excited? Well I welcome her to Mordis. Unless her future husband doesn't allow?

Kali tries to laugh it off "Future husband? There has been of no such talk Omkara."

Omkara slowly let his index finger play around the rim of his black cup of wine "Kali...Do not try to play me for a fool."

The room suddenly fell silent as both Kings stared at eachother. Suddenly Omkara laughs "A wedding is a joyous occasion Kali. Is that not correct?"

Kali laughs back "Yes a wedding is a joyous occasion."

Omkara's lips hooks up "Since you have three daughters and 3 Princes here tonight are you telling me you are not trying to be matchmaker Kali?"

Kali could feel Omkara taunting him. With such statements it was clear that Omkara was well aware of his intentions. And to have someone openly say that the reason for tonight's banquet was to sell off his daughters.

Omkara then stands up from his seat and started to circle around the large dining table "So tell me Kali...you have three daughters and 3 Princes here tonight...so who is lucky enough to get the Crown Princess of Ashen and who will get....Princess Gauri."

Hearing her name Gauri almost choked on her tea. "What is that man doing?! I tried so hard to remain invisible and he just had to drag me into this!"

Ajay who was already drunk could not even believe what was happening. He knew that his brother Veer was going to ask for Princess Ishana's hand in marriage because it was clear that Kali wanted Crown Princess Riddhima to marry the Prince of Gopar because their soldiers were plenty compared to Uthon. But he only tagged along to have fun and now to hear that Kali also wanted to marry off that ugly princess made Ajay sweat "Your Majesty has mistaken! I am not here to take a bride."

Everyone could see how repulsed Ajay was at the thought of marrying Gauri...especially Riddhima.

With a soft chuckle everyone looked over at the beautiful Crown Princess "Ashen does not force marriages on anyone Prince Ajay. Rest assured you will leave here without any burden."

Omkara walks over to Riddhima who was clearly blushing while being stared down by the King of Mordis "Burden?"

Riddhima smiles "My sister deserves someone who will love her. I wouldn't want anyone to be forced into a marriage. I know my sister's unfortunate fate and we should not bring that upon someone else."

Omkara's couldn't help but evilly smile "Well to have such a good sister is her blessing..." Slowly making his way to Gauri's table and standing in front of her Omkara puts both his hands on the table and leaning in to stare at that pair of angry eyes "How about I take this burden back to Mordis? The drugs were now really kicking in because although Omkara was annoying her to no end but she couldn't help but look at his handsome face. Everyone was waiting for Gauri's response especially an anxious Sahil.

And to everyone's surprise Gauri gently grabbed one of Omkara's hand and gently put it against her right cheek. "Your Majesty is so kind but I would not be able to live with myself if my marriage was based on pity and not love. Your Majesty is not saying that you love me are you? We have just met....I am beyond grateful for the King of Mordis but that's a debt that I will not be able to repay." Her soft gentle voice was heard by all and with her gentle doe eyes only looking at Omkara made all the men want to take her away and protect her from all harm.

Kali: With all due respect Omkara...I cannot go against my daughter's wishes.

With her hand still holding his Omkara leaned in closer to his sly physician "I guess I will just have to love you in order to have you." His words were causing her heart to race and her body to heat up intensely and unknowingly Gauri slightly gripped Omkara's palm and rubbed her face against it "Can you really love me?" Her voice was becoming more sensuous causing all the men at the table to want to obtain her and hold her but they can only look on as the King of Mordis had clearly made his claim on the Princess. And when they saw Omkara leans in closer to whisper something only Gauri could hear "Do you think it's hard for me to love you?" Gauri's eyes was in a daze "Not hard...but cannot. I've told you before that I have many things I needed to do...I advise your Majesty to stop playing around because you know in two days I have to give you your treatment." As she let go of his hand Omkara gently moved away some loose strands that was stuck inside the veil "Dare to threaten me?" As she leaned in to whisper in his ear with her hot breath forcing him to hold back his desires "I will do what is necessary your Majesty. I said I will surely cure you...so don't try to be greedy." "Just say the word and I will kill them all." For a moment Gauri's heart skipped a beat because she knew his words were true "No...I am fully capable of doing it myself."

As Omkara walks away back to his table with a big grin on his face while thinking to himself "I will surely make you mine."

Svetlana knew that Gauri was now showing the effects of the drug but at the same time she didn't want the attention to be taken away from her own daughters. "Since it's such a rare occasion to have such important guests my daughters has prepared a dance for tonight." As Riddhima and Ishana head towards the stage Ajay's eyes was full of lust for Ishana whenever he saw her bare back with yellow jewels seducing him. Veer could tell that his little brother was drinking way too much tonight and that usually means trouble. "Ajay! You better behave yourself tonight!" Hooking up his lips as he stares at the Princesses of Ashen "Brother...tell me which one you really want then I will leave that one alone." Deep inside Veer has always had his eyes on Riddhima..the Crown Princess for her beauty was out of this world. Seeing his brother's gaze "Ahhh...I see you want the Crown Princess...and who could blame you..too bad Kali has made it clear that Princess Ishana is for you brother...but...just say the word and I will make it so you can have that beautiful Crown Princess instead."

As Veer looks at Riddhima dancing and swaying her hips he could not help but fantasize the chance to have her. Her red dress was transparent under the moonlight. Every curve and well has here smooth skin was enticing him. "Do it." Ajay's eyes lit up coupled with a smile so lustful that Veer knew things might get out of hand." "Just remember we are in Ashen...do not do anything that will disgrace Uthon. I want to take the Crown Princess without slandering our name." Ajay takes a big gulp of his glass of wine "Don't worry brother...when I am done the King of Ashen will give us both his daughters."

Not knowing what Ajay was up to Svetlana had already made her move by instructing Tia to put a stronger aphrodisiac in Ajay's wine. And seeing how Ajay was looking lustfully at Ishana Svetlana couldn't wait for when the time was right. "Gauri..Gauri...Gauri...just you wait."

The dance was surely sensuous and graceful. Ishana with her yellow dress looked like a butterfly as she sway back and forth. Stepping down the stage Ishana twirled about until she got closer to Omkara who would only look and smile causing Ishana's heart to beat even faster. But soon Riddhima also stepped down the stage to dance closer to Omkara.

Svetlana gripping her handkerchief under the table "What are these girls doing!"

Spinning until her red dress flew up to reveal her slender long legs Riddhima was trying her best to upstage her younger sister who was no match for her. Thinking that Omkara was too mesmerized to look away Riddhima started to twirl in circles under the moonlight to show off her curvaceous body to the King of Mordis who was still smiling.

Samarjeet could only drink his wine while thinking "To think father wants me to marry a woman like her. Wanting to be Queen of Mordis not Gopar!"

As the dance was near its end both Riddhima and Ishana was breathing heavily causing Ajay to think vile thoughts of what will happen tonight.

When it finally ending everyone clapped so loud that the cups on the tables were rumbling.

Svetlana: I hope you all enjoyed the dance.

Everyone nod and smiled at the Queen of Ashen except Omkara.

Omkara: You said your daughters were going to dance for us...Will Princess Gauri not do us the honors to be able to see her dance as well?

Gauri's entire body was on fire and to hear that Omkara wanted her to dance made her want to strangle him but before she could refuse Kali stood up.

Kali: Gauri since the King of Mordis has requested would you do us all the honors...even I have not seen you dance in years.

Gauri's gaze sharpened as she remembers the last time she danced was with her mother....on her mother's birthday...and for her father to now force her Gauri was livid but she knew she had to keep calm. "I only dance for my mother...my real mother...and tonight with the stars in the sky...I will dance for her to see."

All eyes were on the small slender woman in purple as she approached the stage. With her back facing them they could only see the wind slightly blowing her chiffon dress from side to side. Omkara's eyes were glued to his physician as she slowly untied her purple sash around her waist. The room was silent until the drums started to play and with a pound Gauri threw her body up in the air twirling her purple sash as if it was a long ribbon. A dance so enchanting that the entire room was bewitched for not a single person dared to make a sound. The drugs was now causing Gauri to dance her heart out and everytime she jumped her dress would reveal small parts of her body...her slender waist...her smooth legs...and her bare shoulders and when Omkara noticed the lustful gazes of the Princes he stood up and walked towards the stage.

Still dancing the night away Gauri suddenly felt someone holding on to her purple sash and suddenly with one strong pull from Omkara Gauri had twirled into his arms. "Enough." And with her glossy eyes looking back at him "Are you regretting for making me dance?" Hooking up his lips "I do."

Escorting her back to her table and whispering in her ear "I will watch over you tonight." As he head back to his table Bhavya couldn't help but ask "Princess..what does he mean watch you?"

Gauri: Don't mind him.

Bhavya: Princess I think you should stop drinking the tea now.

Gauri: You're right. With me dancing like that the Queen should be satisfied how her drug has caused me to act like this. Let's see what she has plan next.

It didn't take long for Kali and Svetlana to announce that dinner was now over and that the night was still young.

Svetlana: Since the night is exceptionally beautiful I will have Riddhima and Ishana show you around our palace. I assure you it's exquisite.

Ajay was the first to agree to the idea "That would be great."

Svetlana whispers to Tia as she continued to smile graciously at her guests "Did you slip that pill in his drink yet?"

Tia: Yes my Queen. It's in his cup.

Svetlana smirks and lifted her glass up "Let's have our last toast for tonight" and upon seeing Ajay gulp down the wine Svetlana couldn't help but laugh inside "Drink up for I have a job for you Prince of Uthon."

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