Chapter 19
No longer filled with happiness like before Svetlana's entire body froze the moment she realized that the voice coming from the bed was eerily too familiar. Hoping she had made a mistake Svetlana quickly opened the thin pink chiffon drape that hid the sleeping couple.
"No! No!No!"
Her hands started to tremble when she realized the woman covered in red bite marks was none other than Ishana. When she saw the blood on the sheets she knew her daughter not only lost her purity to this heartless man but was mercilessly ravaged like some trash at a brothel.
"Your Majesty please...not so rough...gentle...please..."
Her daughter was still pleading in her sleep and when Svetlana saw Ajay's hands starting to defile her daughter once more she bit her lips in order to keep calm because she did not want to alert anyone from the outside. Gnawing on her lips till the metallic taste filled her mouth Svetlana looked back at Tia who was pale as a ghost.
"You! You said Gauri was in here last night!"
With her hair being pulled and the Queens threatening whispers in her ear Tia started to shake uncontrollably.
"I saw Princess Gauri in here last night not Princess Ishana! Believe me your Highness!"
The excuse could not put out the fire within her. Twisting the locks of hair in her palm till Tia knelt to the floor with tears running down her cheeks.
"Tell me why she is calling him Your Majesty?! Why does my daughter think the King of Mordis is the one lying next to her!"
"I don't know your Highness! I don't know! I swear I saw Princess Gauri inside! Even before pushing Prince Ajay inside I even called out to her and she replied your Highness!"
Suddenly she felt her throat being squeezed and when she saw the anger in the Queen's eyes Tia wanted to scream.
"You scream and I will break your neck! You! I trusted you! And because of your miscalculations Ishana is the one on that bed!"
Trying hard to breathe Tia could only managed to say "Princess....Gau....ri.....knew..."
When Tia's words finally sunk into Svetlana's head she threw her useless maid to the side.
Grinding her teeth in anger of the mere thought of being outsmarted by Gauri had her seething.
"Your Majesty....Your Majesty..."
Ishana's moans were becoming louder and louder causing Svetlana to clench her fists.
"Damnit! If she keeps doing that someone will come in!"
Suddenly Svetlana heard many voices outside the door but the one voice she never wanted to hear today paralyzed her entire being.
"Who keeps calling out for me in there?"
His deep intimidating voice was piercing deep into her bones forcing her to clamor.
Svetlana: "The King of Mordis! Why is he here?!"
"I have no clue who is in my room your Majesty. But Riddhima isn't those two guards standing outside my bedroom door belong to the Queen?"
Gauri's voice made Svetlana want to run out and rip out that sarcastic tongue that was laughing at her.
Ishana's voice was getting louder by the minute.
"Majesty.....please....Your Majesty....gentle with me...."
Riddhima: Who is that? Her voice sounds familiar. It doesn't sound like mother either.
Samarjeet: Who do you think it is?
Only Veer who was standing close by knew exactly who that person was because his little brother did not return to their room last night and within their group only those two were missing.
Svetlana looks over at Tia who was scared witless "Why is everyone outside?!"
"I don't know your Highness!"
Coming closer to kick her maid to vent out her frustration "You know nothing!"
*************
Flashback to earlier
The moment Omkara left Gauri's courtyard Bhavya came running back in.
"Princess! Why was the King of Mordis here? Are you okay?"
Heaving a sigh of relief that things were now back as planned. "Did anyone see you come from Ishana's courtyard?"
"Of course not Princess. The sun has hardly risen. Everyone is still asleep."
"Good. Prepare a warm bath for me and some tea. Soon the Queen will be looking for me. I shall not let her wait too long."
Bhavya quickly prepares the warm bath that was filled with the scent of lavender. And when she saw Gauri slowly leans back against the basin she quickly filled a cup with Gauri's favorite honey tea.
"Princess your tea."
"Thanks Bhavya. Could you get my favorite red dress to wear later."
"Princess you usually only wear that dress when you are celebrating something."
Gauri: Precisely.
************
Sitting inside his own warm bath Omkara couldn't help but smile while looking at the black scarf that was carefully wrapped around his hand. As he replayed the events of last night his eyes suddenly darkened when he thought of those candles.
"Someone from Mordis is definitely working with the Queen of Ashen."
Flicking some of the flower petals that were floating in the water Omkara's eyes grew even darker than before.
"Alliance by marriages must be part of some bigger plan. I guess it was a good idea for me to come to Ashen. Hunting has always been a sport I enjoyed."
Suddenly Omkara felt the same sharp pain in his chest every time the poison acted up but this time it was earlier than usual.
"Must of been the cold water and the lack of sleep. She will surely be the death of me."
Trying to soak a bit longer and breathe through the pain Omkara heard a knock on his bathroom door.
"Your Majesty the Crown Princess along with the Princes of Gopar and Uthon is here to invite you for a quick morning stroll before breakfast."
At first Omkara was annoyed because he wanted to freshen up before finding Gauri but when he thought about the show he was to see he decided it would be more fun with a bigger audience. He was sure that Gauri would also be satisfied with his sudden plan.
"Tell them I will be right out Dandi."
Riddhima woke up early this morning to ensure she had enough time to get ready. Her makeup, hair, jewelery and dress had to be perfect. Even though she had spent plenty of time with Samarjeet Riddhima couldn't stop thinking about Omkara. With much consideration Riddhima had decided to go against her mother's wishes and try to cozy up to Omkara instead. She figured being Queen of Mordis was much better than waiting to be Queen of Gopar. Her mother should be happy to have lived this long as Queen of Ashen but to also want to be Queen of Mordis was a bit too greedy.
"Mother and Father should not blame me for wanting more for myself."
Riddhima has always craved beauty and power like her mother and when they told her of their ultimate plan she was fine with it. But it didn't take long for Riddhima to realize she would always be under her mother's rule. Even if she were to be Queen of Gopar she would only be a mere puppet following orders and the moment she saw Omkara she knew this was her chance to rise. So when she woke up this morning she had decided to go and invite Omkara for a little walk in the palace garden but who knew that Samarjeet along with Veer had came to greet her. But she wasn't going to let them ruin her plan so she suggested them to come along with her as she makes her way towards Omkara's corridor.
Samarjeet was not too happy when he saw how excited Riddhima was but then again he held no romantic feelings for her either. It was more along the lines of respect because everyone knew that she was suppose to be meant for him during this trip. And when she walked out with a beautiful green chiffon dress, golden bangles on both arms and her golden crown he knew it was all for the King of Mordis. Because when she saw him waiting for her he could tell by her expression that she was not thrilled. And when she suggested to invite the King of Mordis to take a stroll in the garden along with them he could only swallow the humiliation and agree. The only thing that made him a bit happy was the goddess he saw earlier this morning and if Riddhima knew that the King has someone like that by his side she would probably choke to death from jealousy.
Waiting for Omkara to join them Riddhima couldn't wait to use all her feminine wiles to hook this powerful King. She knew that her look today was perfect just by the reactions she had gotten from Samarjeet and Veer earlier so there was no way Omkara would not take notice. But the moment she saw him walk out to join them her heart started to beat rapidly. His long black hair was still slightly wet but the shiny black robe with the sewing of royal blue leaves made him look magnificent. Riddhima knew right then and there that she must have this man.
Riddhima: Morning your Majesty. I hoped you slept well.
Omkara: With great company one would indeed sleep well.
Riddhima was blushing thinking that the King was remembering the tour she had given last night to everyone.
Riddhima: I am here to invite you to another tour of the palace.
Omkara: Tour? Is it not almost time for breakfast?
Riddhima: We still have an hour and it is just a small garden your Majesty.
Omkara: But first I must go check on Princess Gauri.
Hearing Gauri's name coming out of Omkara's lips made Riddhima extremely jealous but before she could think of away to deter Omkara's intentions the King wasted no time and lead them out his corridor. But as they followed him Riddhima noticed that this was not the way to Gauri's new place.
Riddhima: Your Majesty...I think you are mistaken this is not the way to Princess Gauri's place.
Seeing Omkara smirk made everyone feel something was not right.
"I should know where I left her Princess Riddhima."
Riddhima: What? Left her?
Omkara: Early this morning I escorted her there myself. She is back at her old place.
While Riddhima became all silent and embarrassed that the King knew how shabby Gauri was living Samarjeet had something else on his mind.
"Was it her that I saw this morning with him then? Impossible."
Gauri had instructed Bhavya to stand guard outside and let her know when the King of Mordis has arrived.
Bhavya quickly comes and kneels down to say her greetings to everyone.
"Greetings your Majesty, Princes, and Princess."
With his hand leisurely cross behind his back Omkara walked right by Bhavya and straight towards Gauri who had just stepped out of her room. From behind everyone followed suit only to see Omkara standing still while staring at the maiden in red. Even Samarjeet and Veer couldn't take their eyes off her. Her eyes was as bright and golden like the sun. The red dress and veil that flowed when she walked towards them looked like flames that would burn anyone that came too close.
The moment he saw her he wanted so much to take her and leave everything else behind but he knew the only reason she even wore a dress like this was to celebrate something special.
Reaching out his hand to escort her Gauri was surprise at all the people who stood behind him.
"Shall we Princess?"
"I didn't realize the King had brought so many people to my small and old courtyard."
Hooking up his lips while holding her hand to help her down from the doorsteps of her room.
"The Crown Princess came to invite us to take a quick stroll in the palace garden."
Riddhima: Gauri why are staying here?
Gauri: While being escorted back from Your Majesty's place last night we saw a drunk Prince Ajay enter my room so I could only guess that he had gotten lost. I didn't want to make a scene so late in the night I returned to my old courtyard.
Riddhima was still a bit suspicious regarding Gauri's story. "Why were you at The King's place? Did you not return after falling into the water?"
Gauri: I did but since he lent me his royal robe I had quickly cleaned it and wanted to return it personally so that I could thank him for saving my life.
Even if Riddhima wanted to call out Gauri's lies her hands were tied the moment Omkara decided to confirm it all.
Omkara: Hence I knew exactly where she was this morning.
Trying to hide her jealousy Riddhima quickly prances over to Omkara's side to remind him about the stroll.
"Shall we proceed to the garden your Majesty? There is a water fountain that is one of a kind and in the morning you could see many different birds stop by to take a sip on water."
Gauri: You all may go if you like but I think I need to return to my new courtyard to check on my unwanted guest.
Trying to free her hand from his grasp she felt him pull her towards him.
"I shall escort you Princess. It is not a good idea to have to return to a place where a drunk man is sleeping. You are a Princess after all."
Veer: I agree. He is my little brother. I too shall go and reprimand him Princess. Please accept my apologies.
Gauri gently nods her head at Veer "It is quite alright because I will always sleep better in my old place Prince Veer."
Samarjeet looks over at a very annoyed and angry Riddhima "I think we should all go this way Princess Gauri's reputation is not compromised since we are all witnesses that she was here this morning.
As she lets Omkara walk her out of her own courtyard Gauri couldn't help to take a long look at Riddhima as she walked passed her.
"Shall we sister?"
*************************
Svetlana was pacing back and forth trying to think of something quick because there was no way in hell she was going to let everyone see Ishana like this. Tia who was crouching in the corner hoping that a miracle would befall on them could only watch as the Queen suddenly stopped and looked straight at her.
Svetlana runs to the bed and yanks Ishana out and poured a cup of water on her face.
"Wah!..so cold!"
Suddenly she felt someone cover her mouth and when she opened her eyes she saw her mother glaring at her while showing her a naked Ajay who was still dead asleep.
Seeing that she herself was naked with markings all over her body Ishana wanted to just scream.
"Don't you dare scream! Everyone is outside! Do you want to be seen like this!"
Shaking her head no with tears running down her face Ishana could only hope her mother had a plan.
"Go hide behind that curtain now! And don't you dare make a noise Ishana!"
Ishana quickly stumbles towards the very same large curtain that Omkara and Gauri hid behind last night but the pain between her legs were almost unbearable. When Svetlana saw that Ishana had hid herself she quickly grabs onto Tia's arm.
"Now you strip and get on the bed!"
**I hope you guys enjoyed this update. Do vote if you did. I did not proof read because I ended up with such a long chapter that I became too lazy to read it myself so hopefully there are not that many mistakes.**
Bạn đang đọc truyện trên: AzTruyen.Top