CHAPTER 9
Chapter 9
Slamming his wine cup onto the floor while crumpling up the letter from Mordis.
Kali seething in anger: Why would he want to come to Ashen! Does he know? No matter the case I refuse to propose nor will I accept any Marriage proposal from him!
Sitting back down Kali was trying hard to figure out why the King of Mordis was taking this step. Did he intend to sabotage his plan of taking over Mordis by becoming allies?! Kali could never let that happen. He has worked too hard to execute this plan to become King of Mordis. "Since I cannot refuse his request for a visit I will just have to make sure both my daughters get proposals from the Prince of Uthon and Gopar during this visit!" Needing assurance Kali made his way to Svetlana's chambers. Although it was already late he could see the candle light flickering inside the bedroom. "My Queen are you still awake?" Upon hearing Kali's voice Svetlana gently put down the candle that she was holding "I might as well try it out tonight to see if this still works." And in a soft inviting sensuous voice she opened the door "Yes my King." Ushering the barely clothed woman into the room as he closes the door "Were you expecting me?" Using her soft fingers to caress his chest "I can only hope you would visit me every night." Curving up his lips as he loosens the silk robe "So to say you always prepare yourself by donning on this transparent robe?" Pressing her breasts against his chest "Does the King like what he sees?" Although Svetlana was a very tempting piece of meat Kali was still thinking of The King of Mordis. Grabbing her waist to gently position her on his lap "My Queen not tonight. The King of Mordis has informed me of wanting to visit Ashen...the same time the Princes of Gopar and Uthon are to come." At the mention of Mordis Svetlana stopped kissing Kali's neck "What? Omkara? The King of Mordis? What for?"
Kali: There could be many reasons. But out of all of them we cannot allow Riddhima or Ishana to grab his attention.
Svetlana was now deep in thought "Why is this happening? It's been weeks since she received any letters from Tej...has the plan changed? Is she suppose to have one of her daughters change their target to Omkara instead?" Svetlana was now in a bind but then a sudden jerk from Kali brought her back to reality. "Damnit! The candle!" Kali didn't know what came over him as he still wanted to talk more about Mordis but the urge to ravage his Queen was too strong. Her smooth skin was so inviting and the aroma in the room further enhanced his desire to bed his Queen tonight. This brought back memories of their first night together.... never in his life did he feel so out of control...and tonight was no exception. No longer being able to hold back Kali ripped off the remaining parts of the robe that was covering Svetlana who's eyes widen seeing the hunger in Kali's eyes. "The candle still works..."
As the sun peaked through the windows Svetlana opened her eyes to see Kali still asleep. Looking at the many bruises on her body "Damn him!" But then an evil smile crept onto Svetlana's face as she thought "The candle is still effective as ever! And if I lit up 3 of these that girl will suffer more than I..more bruises than I!!" She's heard many rumors of Abay..the young Prince of Uthon. His lustrous hunger sent many young girls to either stay in bed for days or become so injured that they needed medical intervention. Once she even heard that he broke a young girl's arm as he couldn't control his strength. And during this trip she was going to use him to ruin Gauri...in front of all! And with her best head maid at her disposal Svetlana knew that this plan of hers had no loopholes. Just thinking about it made her happy but now she had other things to think about. Seeing as Kali was still in a deep sleep Svetlana hurriedly took out a piece of paper to write to Tej. " I hope he answers me quickly. Does he want Riddhima to go after Omkara or proceed with the original plan?"
Back to the furthest courtyard of the entire palace Gauri was busy preparing Sahil's medicine and right when she was done Bhavya came to tell her that Prince Sahil has arrived.
Bhavya: "Princess the Crown Prince is here."
Gauri: Good. Tell him I will be right out.
As she made her way to the guest area Gauri could see Sahil beaming with happiness. "And why is the Crown Prince so happy this early in the morning."
Sahil laughing "Riddhima just made her morning visit and the look on her face when she has to apply it right away was priceless!"
Gauri slowly puts the cup of medicine in front of Sahil "And what did you do?"
Sahil gulps his cup of medicine and proudly tells his sister "I did what you said. I stood with my head held high as the Prince of Ashen."
Gauri: I am proud of you Sahil. I'm sure with the look you gave Riddhima she was bleeding with anger from within. Remember a King needs not make fun of others. Let them feel the humiliation themselves as you look down on them from up above leaving them the feeling of being nothing but trash in your eyes.
Sahil: Gauri. When I am King you will be there by my side right?
Gauri's cup of tea froze before reaching her lips "Sahil. You know I do not like to make any promises I am not sure I could keep."
Just thinking of not having his sister by his side made Sahil look down at the empty cup prepared once a week by his loving sister.
Gauri lets out a sigh "But I can promise that I will be by your side to see you sit on the Throne that is rightfully yours."
Sahil couldn't help but ask "But Gauri..when I am King I can make you stay by my side. Who would dare take you away?...Do you not want to stay with me?"
Gauri breathes in the honey tea and with her sharp gaze towards Sahil "When you become King your family can become pawns that will bring you great benefits."
Sahil: NO! I refuse to ever use you! I will be strong! I won't! I promise Gauri!
Gauri: Sahil!
Seeing Sahil try his hardest to not let his tears fall Gauri couldn't help but see an image of her cute little brother who always wanted to sit on her lap. With a gentler tone "Sahil...I never said you would ever use me for your own gain but you know that sometimes things are not within our control. I will always want to be by your side but if there comes a day that the only way to help Ashen is for me to go I will not hesitate. And as King you should not waver to the pains of thy heart. The future for the people of Ashen is what is most important. Only then will you rule without the fear of a rebellion. To have the love of the people is what makes a Great King."
Seeing that her brother was still sad and deep in thought "What is the matter? Are my words not clear?"
Sahil looks up to look Gauri's in the eyes with much concern "The Princes of Uthon on Gopar are coming in two days....what if they choose you?"
Gauri takes another sip of her warm honey tea "I have made arrangements for that to never happen. Do not worry."
Sahil: But if they see you...who would not want you? And they are here to select a bride. Surely they will ask for you to take down your veil...and when you do...they...
Gauri's lips curves up " They will see what rumors say."
Sahil feeling confused " What? The rumors?"
Gauri: You worry about representing Ashen. Let them know who is next in line to the throne. Have I ever gone back on my words?
Sahil: Never.
Gauri: Then trust me when I say that the Princes of Gopar and Uthon will not have their sights on me.
Though she was confident that she would be able to fool the Princes of Gopar and Uthon but knowing that Omkara was also coming made Gauri a bit uneasy. What was his reason for coming? Form an alliance with Ashen through marriage? But with Mordis's strength there was no need for such a decision. What will he do knowing that the Princess of Ashen knows of his poison and is also the only one able to cure him? For now she could only wait for Omkara's first move in order to see what she should do. Until then she needs to be cautious of Svetlana who is wanting to lay a trap for her during this pivotal time.
Sahil: Gauri. Gauri.
Coming out of her deep thoughts "Ah...I was just thinking of what to wear in two days. Even I have to represent Ashen."
Sahil: You know the Queen will never bestow you any worthy garments Gauri. She always leaves the best to Riddhima and Ishana.
Gauri laughs: Don't worry. Mom left me many things after her death. Her dresses alone are one of a kind. She even had some made for me whenever she came upon beautiful fabric. I will surely find something that suits me as well as hide me. Can't stand out too much.
Sahil quickly agrees "Yes! Go simple and plain so that no one looks at you."
Gauri: Simple and graceful..never plain. I am a Princess of Ashen Sahil.
Sahil: I understand. I trust you. Let me know if you need my help in anything because the next two days father wants me to study more and train in the field more. During these visits the Princes will definitely try to show off their talent. It's just sad that.....
Gauri: That you are younger?
Sahil puts his head down shamefully "Yes. I can't win against a man's strength"
Gauri: Remember my words Sahil. If you lose to them in strength then win against them with your head. Use your knowledge to seize victory. Now run along and study. And may I suggest brushing up upon the human anatomy. Keep in mine the weak spots that one can attack with just the slightest bit of strength.
Sahil stands up "Thank you Gauri! I will use my head to compensate for the lack in physical strength.
Before letting her brother go "Sahil."
Turning around "Yes?"
Gauri: That does not mean you should not train in strength. Work on that also.
Sahil: I will! I bid you farewell. I hope to make you proud in two days.
Once Sahil was out of sight Gauri gestures Bhavya to come near.
Bhavya: Princess?
Gauri: Bring out my clay and also pick out a few simple dresses from by mother's chest she left me.
Bhavya: Is there a certain color you want me to choose?
Gauri: Hm...A light shade of purple.
Bhavya: And how much of the clay?
Gauri smiles slyly: Enough to cover half my face. Let's see if these Prince's can fathom how ugly a Princess of Ashen can be. If I am lucky the news will spread far and wide and I will never have to worry about being married off by that hateful woman...not until Sahil is King!
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Mordis Palace
Omkara leisurely sitting while looking up into the blue sky "Dandi."
Dandi: Yes your majesty?
Omkara: Go to Ashen and scope out the Palace. I do not want to come there blindly.
Dandi: Yes your Majesty. And if I find something wrong?
Omkara curves up his lip into a sinister smile "I will meet you there in two days. You can report to me then."
Omkara: Ranveer.
Ranveer: Yes your Majesty?
Omkara: Go find that herb and make sure to dig around the root. She told me it needs to remain fresh so during our travels you will have to tend to it.
Ranveer: I will go now your Majesty.
As he sees his two most trusted Guards leave Omkara started to think of the whip marks that night "To be punished like that...and with skills like that...she has to be working for someone. Someone high in rank in Ashen. And when I find out who I will kill them and take her." The thought of obtaining this woman made Omkara's sinister smile even wider "As long as they are dead everything will be solved. She need not dirty her hands." The words that Gauri spoke that night were never taken seriously by Omkara. Needing revenge or not was not his concern..his only concern was having her and in two days he will step foot in Ashen. "I'm coming for you....."
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