She was recovering, it was evident, her some wounds were healed and some were healing at good rate. But she did not start to speak.

After looking at her today I think the day is not too far when my little bird will begin chirping again.

I then moved further but something felt incomplete.

For once I went to my chamber but sleep was nowhere near me. There was something which felt missing. I was pacing in my chamber back and forth.

I turned my heals and reached my chamber where Ishwasa was sleeping peacefully beside her mother. I hid behind the curtain for few moments and when I saw no movements from both I went to the bed with quick steps.

She opened her eyes again feeling me near. My heart was about to come out at the chances of her getting up with fear was more but nothing like that happened. She was all silent looking at me. I leaned closer and put my one hand on her cheek gently. She instantly gave in.

I leaned further and kissed her forehead. She closed her eyes and did not opened again as if she got the peace she was waiting for.

My heart beats sky rocketed as I saw her peaceful face. It was not lust. It was something else. I do not have the urge in me to ruin her. I want to worship her. I don't want to hide her from world but I wanted to flex that I have such an amazingly skilled and ravishing Begam Sahiba. I do not want to hurry with her, I wanted to feel her every breath as slow, as rhythmic, as heavenly, as she is taking.

Uff ! those captivating eyes, they are pulling me towards her even when closed. The way he lashes kissing her cheeks making me jealous to no extent.

I wonder how it would feel when she will become my Queen, sit beside me on our throne. When she will fill her hairline with vermillion of my name like their tradition and she will decorate herself for me. My each pore is bursting with joy imagining her being mine.

I was under her spell when I realized I can get caught. I hurriedly left chamber.

Next morning was not so good because I was greeted by Bazz the Befkoof.

I groaned with frustration, what does he want now! Was the embarrassment not enough that he is again here?

I stood straight and glared at him.

We were standing face to face in my Queen's chamber again ready to throw hands on each other.

Before I say something he said to me," Tell me clearly Ariz, do you really love her or you are doing this wedding just out of pity."

I frowned at his question but answered anyway," I love her Baaz. yes I like her and talking about me marrying her out of pity then my answer is a big No! "

He looked unsatisfied by my answer and further negotiated," If one day you come to know that all your likeliness vanished in thin air then what will she do? Will she join the pieces of furniture here?"

MY brows pinched in confusion at his harsh tone and I replied," What do you want me to say baaz, tell me clearly ; don't talk in riddles."

"I want you to promise me that no matter what, you will never leave her side for anyone. You will always put her on the top list of your priorities and she will be the Mallika- E- Hind." He finished and I looked at him raising my brow. I nodded a little.

"I promise you Shahbaaz, You will always find me with her be it any condition. She is and will be my top most priority and yes there is no second thought about it that she will be Mallika- e- Hind." I assured him. I know he must have heard something inappropriate that's why he is here to settle his mind.

"Keep your words otherwise you should know that her this brother will always have her back, even if I need to go against you I will go without any reluctance." He literally warned me. The person who had never left my side no matter what conditions we went through is already against me even when she did not step into my life yet. Impressing!!

I just nodded my head knowing his brotherly aura is going to be dangerous for me.

He then went to my chamber and stood near sleeping Ishwasa. He looked at her lovingly for few moments then eyed her every visible wounds. He then caressed her head gently.

She opened her beautiful eyes feel the touch but what made me astonished is she did not panicked because of his presence. He smiled warmly at her and she too reciprocated with a tiny smile. She sat up and he asked,

" How is my little warrior feeling now?" She just nodded at his question.

"You know what I did today? I kicked this silly beanbag on his stomach today so hard that his organs were about to spill out. I even punched his jaw, he must have lost his one or two teeth by now. Will you not ask what he did ?" Baaz told her so much dramatic way and she held her eyebrows up showing her curiosity.

"He, Shahenshah -e - Hind, the most powerful warrior.... cried" and with that lamest joke I have ever heard in my entire life he laughed maniacally.

Her mother appeared from bathing room and we greeted her. She too greeted us smilingly.

But what caught my attention was Ishwasa glancing at me and trying to hold back her laugh. She bend her head and laughed softly. My heart warmed to see her smile for the first time after the tragic event.

If for her smile Baaz wanted to kill me then I will happily die without a single Uff (complain).

I too smiled looking at her. She instantly composed herself and sit straight. He continue to narrate her my most embarrassing childhood moments but I don't mind till she is smiling.

Next intruder was Arham, who was with some bags in his hands. He came to Ishwasa and pat her head lightly. She too responded warmly.

"Hey my fencing partner, you know what I bought for you?" He questioned and she shook he head signalling no. SO CUTE!

"Let me show you." with that he opened one bag which contained jalebis. Ishwasa's eyes twinkled looking at it. He offered her and she took one shyly. ADORABLE.

He offered to us too and all of us started feasting on jalebis.

In next bag he has some colours, drawing supplies and canvas. Ishwasa's reaction was a sight to watch. She gasped audibly and clamped her hands hands on her mouth in awe.

She smiled widely at him and then lunged towards the bag and got busy in admiring everything.

Three of us stood there admiring her and praying to god to never let this precious smile fade from her face.

After few more talks they both left the room leaving me standing there infatuated with her smile.

They were meeting her from two days regularly atleast 4 to 5 times a day. The physician told us to warm up her with more people so Baaz, Arham and Ammi jaan were the safest options I had. She was very repulsive at first but after noticing their behaviour and non stop efforts she slowly gave in. She is now comfortable with four of us.

The idea of gifting her, her favourite thing was mine because now that we have her family to suggest her liked things. They both volunteer themselves and asked him without taking me along. And then both these rotten eggs refused to tell me.

Now anyways I know what my little one likes.

But should I give her too what I bought for her. But I can not give her till her mother is here.

Thankfully Her mother was called by my Ammi and she too left the chamber with both of them. I was also walking out but with slowest steps and when I saw all of them left the corridor I rushed back to her,

I was in a wrangle but soon decided to give her. I sat on the bed near her and she looked at me. For few moments I was drowned in the honey of her eyes. I came to my senses after few moments and pull out a box from my pocket.

I forwarded her and she looked wide eyed at the box. I handed her the box and she quickly opened it making two diamond bangles came into view. These were imported and most expensive diamonds which are only 10 in the world and these bangles have 10 of them.

Her eyes shined and she hugged me smilingly. My heart refused to beat when she hugged me. This is not the first time she was this close to me but my heart is reacting in different way. My breath hitched an I clenched unclenched my palm which was sweating by now. I tried to calm my rugged breaths but her proximity is not helping.

She broke the hug and left me with longing to be near her more.

I retired to my chamber after giving her medicine.

The next day came in jiffy and I got ready for usual court meetings. I visited Ishwasa and found her sleeping peacefully. I absorbed her in my every pore and left to court.

Today is the day of departure of the Rajput Kings. They all were gathered in the hall and were waiting for me. 

I sat on the throne and initiated the proceedings. After few of the general topics it was the time to sign the peace treaty. 

Shahbaaz announced all the clause and everyone listened carefully. It were regarding the basic functioning of their states under my orders, I will not interrupt their work but I can if I wanted to in future regarding something special. They were still sort of independent just under my care. I did not elected any mughal chief for to monitor them but made Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh as their ultimate head.

But as soon as Shahbaaz finished Raja Basant singh stood up and spoke," Shahenshah we are not agree to make Rana Surya as our leader. We can elect any other member from ourselves. So leave this post vacant. We will inform you after taking decision."

"Ji Shahenshah, we are disagree with you on this decision." One of his side king spoke and few of them stood up in their support.

"Its the final order, I have not put this thing out for voting that you are giving me your opinions." I replied .

"We will not follow your orders. It is clearly written in treaty that you will not interfere in the inside matters and this is our inside matter. This is related to our pride. He and his daughter have down every possible thing to ruin our reputation and now he is marrying his daughter in another caste too. This is not acceptable. We are even discussing on the thing to remove him from members of The Rajput council." Again Basant singh spoke making my jaw tighten and my fist clench.

"Okay, as it pleases you." I began and they all smiled in triumph. My next words took their souls out of their body.

"Home minister sir, note down the names of those kings and princes who are not agree to make Maharaj as their head, we will march on them tomorrow only. They are defying me."

The tension was visible in the courtroom and one of them spoke," We were just suggesting you Shahenshah" 

"Did I ask for it?" I questioned in heavy voice making him gulp.

They hung their head low looking at me raged and I continued," If I am allowing you to speak in front of me does not mean you will speak what comes to your mouth and expect me to obey. I am the one in power here and everywhere. Don't take my politeness as my weakness."

I finished glaring each of them who stood up in his favour. 

Maharaj Surya Pratap will be the officially elected chief for all the rajput states and this is Final." I stated.

Some of them looked happy and signed the treaty  without making any fuss but the rebellion group was reluctant and I was all ready to march on them if they will not sign today. Enough of pampering. The majorly big states were already in my favour and I don't mind if I need to annex few.

They very half heartedly came forward and signed. Nice choice. 

Soon I reminded them that they need to apology to Maharaj and the rebellious group gritted their teeth glaring at me. 

But they know that they have to do it given that I have already threaten them.

Soon Basant singh came forward and said," I am sorry " very arrogantly which did not settled with me. I would have let it go if she is not going to be my would be wife.

"Mannerly Raja Basant singh" I grunted in heavy voice. And he gave me a sharp look.

After few moments he gritted his teeth and spoke again," I am sorry for disrespecting Princess Ishwasa and I take my words back."

I felt satisfied for now but he indeed have a long journey with me.

Soon the time of departure came. It was known to me that Maharaj will take Ishwasa with him too. When I got to know that they have already packed everything and ready to leave I hurriedly went to my chamber leaving the work in middle.

I reached the chamber I found Ishwasa crying miserably and everyone making her agree to leave the room. He was very gentle with her but the fear that has settled in her is not easy to go. He was constantly saying things to fill courage in her but she was not listening to anything.

As soon as she spotted me in the chamber she stepped towards me but in the process she stumbled a bit, I immediately held her from shoulders and helped her to stood straight.

She hugged me and what she did next made my breath hitch, my heart swelled with love and adoration when she spoke in her oh so sweet voice,

" Shahenshah hame nahi jana us van ke paas dobara."

"Shahenshah I don't want to go near that forest again" 

The fear was evident in her voice and she was shivering. I held her close to me and caressed her head softly.

 Don't cry baby, your tears did not go well with my heart. But I am relieved that She finally spoke up something after days. And if my baby don't want to go she will not go anywhere. 

I looked at Maharaj and he said to me," But how could she stay here Shahenshah? Already I am done with these degrading rumours now, I don't want any single finger to get pointed towards her."

"I understand everything but I would not appreciate if you would take her like this. She might get sever panic attack while crossing the forest." I tried to make him understand.

"Ji , I request you to leave her here. I will take care of her properly after all she is my daughter now." Ammi jaan too spoke in my favour.

"But how and in this condition my heart will not allow me Begam sahiba, you can understand me vey well as you are too a mother." Maharani spoke.

"But she is not ready to go too." Ammi jaan said.

"If it suits you then you can stay here with her for some days till she become well completely." I said to Maharani.

"But staying here like this does not seem right too." Maharani said in concerned voice.

I looked at Ishwasa who was in my arms still and said," Her health will get worse if we will push her. Its about her mental health. Physical wounds get cured with time but curing mental wounds can take life long time." 

Everyone stood there in confusion of what should be done. Ishwasa still in my arms sobbing eventually.

Maharaj thought for some time then concluded in final tone," Marry her Shahenshah, I will leave her here then only."

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I am not writing the wedding in detail.

reason 1) I do not belong to the culture so I do not want to disrespect any tradition because of my ignorance.

reason 2) You will get to know it later (wink wink)

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