Chapter 22(1)
Words in brackets are (thoughts)
Words in flower bracket is {information}
At Night:-
Nayab's room:-
Nayab as well as Mannat were lying on their bed side by side. They made a routine to talk every night before going to sleep, it was as if both of them found a missing piece in each other.
Nayab : So according to the rule every daughter-in-law in this family should be from a royal family?
Mannat : Yep.
Nayab : It means Tara/Aima are also Royals.
Mannat : Yeah, my Mom was the only daughter whereas Suraiyya Chachi has two brothers out of which Aima's parents are dead.
Nayab : Oh Okay.
Mannat : However right now their estate is a non-monarchy one.
Nayab : By the way doesn't this same rule apply to son-in-law?
Mannat : Hmm? I don't know, maybe it doesn't because when Ranimaa made these rules she had only sons.
Nayab : Right as your aunt was kidnapped.
Mannat : Unfortunately.
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At the Kitchen:-
Aima with a cup of hot chocolate in her hand was leaving the kitchen when she unexpectedly bump into Tara.
Aima{afraid} : Sorry...
Tara{yell} : Can't you see where you're going? You ruined my dress.
Aima : I'm sorry.
Tara : Why don't you use your eyes?
Aima : I was just...
Tara{angry} : Shut up! Next time if you come in my way I'll...
Sharik : What's going on here?
Tara : Nothing baby, this idiot just couldn't walk properly.
Sharik : Aima... {Aima wasn't even making an eye-contact} go to your room. {She silently walk away}
Tara : Baby, why did you...
Sharik{furious} : If I find you using this tone on anyone in the palace, I'm gonna put you in a coffin with your tounge tied around your throat.
Tara : But baby...
Sharik{gritting his teeth} : Do you understand!!!
Tara{intimidated} : Yes.
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Muheeb/Suraiyya's room:-
While applying body lotion on her arms Suraiyya initiates to rant about the injustice done by Ranimaa.
Suraiyya{annoyed} : Even if I don't wanna smile I have to tomorrow.
Muheeb{irritated} : I'm fed up with this topic.
Suraiyya : Why? Am I asking wrong? It was my son's right to sit on that throne.
Muheeb : Murtaza bhai decided that Mannat will takeover his throne and I respect his decision.
Suraiyya : I wish she too died in that blast with her parents.
Muheeb{angry} : Suraiyya!!! Stop it.
Suraiyya{to herself} : I'm the only villan in this house, what's wrong in taking back what belong to my son?
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Next Morning:-
Every single person in the palace was busy in one or other work. Each corridor was decorated with orchids/roses, the fireworks were ready to be lighted as soon as the sun goes down. The color theme for the coronation was Blue+White.
The main hall was splendidly decorated with a small stage in the middle consisting of the Royal throne chair on it together with a side table where the gorgeous crown was placed. The crown had sapphire plus diamonds in it.
The musicians were playing a classic melody, on the other hand a variety of dishes were being prepared by Akif in the royal kitchen. Nayab was getting ready in her room with the help of Miss Mirza, her dress was a magnificent Carolina blue color gown with pearls to enhance it's beauty.
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Nayab's room:-
The guests begins to arrive, Nayab was all set for the coronation ceremony. She look outside the window to view how many people have gathered and she starts to panic by watching so many guests.
Nayab{worried} : Nope, I can't do it No no no.
Mannat : Look in the mirror once. {Nayab stand infront of the mirror, Mannat go behind her} You look like a Queen.
Nayab : Seriously?
Mannat : You look stunning, close your eyes take deep breath furthermore listen. Can you hear the music?{Nayab does as said}
Nayab : Yeah...
Mannat : That's your music, it's your day. I know you can do it.
Nayab{like a child} : Can I?
Mannat : Ofcourse, are you ready for the best day of your life?
Nayab{confidently} : Yes I am, {smiling}Thank you.
Mannat{whine} : Why can't I hug you?
Nayab : (You have to do this Nayab for Mannat, to catch the culprit you need authority which you'll get only by becoming a Queen)
They hear someone knocking on the door. Nayab ask the person to come in moreover it was none other than Mr Zia Shah. As soon as he enter he notice the fear plus nervousness on Nayab's face.
Zia : You okay?
Nayab{look down} : Yes...
Zia{place his finger under her chin including to that raise her face} : Nayab? Don't get scared okay. {He then traces his thumb on her cheek, Nayab was lost in the moment until she hear Mannat's voice}
Mannat : It's getting hot in here, I'm going out bye.
Nayab{clear her throat} : I'm alright let's go.
Zia{rub his neck} : Sure.
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In the Royal Hall:-
Ranimaa was standing beside the stage when a marvelous melody is played as a cue for Nayab to descend the stairs. She elegantly walk down along with place her hand in Sharik's palm who was waiting at the end of staircase to escort her till the stage. She then climb the stage, the Imam who was called for the coronation ceremony starts his speech.
Imam : {after the speech} In the end we all are here to witness Princess Mannat Ali to be crowned as our Queen. If anyone have objections kindly speak now. {No one say a word} I request Queen Munyatul Muna to proceed with the ceremony.
{Ranimaa step up on the stage, pick the crown together with place it on Nayab's head}
Imam : I present you our Queen, Queen Mannat Ali. May I ask our Queen to say a few words.
Nayab : My thoughts and the thoughts of my people will be heard likewise would be turned into actions. {Glass at Mannat} I'll try my best to maintain justice on top of that punish who are wrong.
Guests : Long live Queen Mannat Ali.
They cheer for three times after which Nayab settle herself on the throne, the feeling she was feeling at that moment couldn't be described in words. Some people were unhappy by Nayab's oh sorry! I mean Mannat's coronation.
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Do you think Muheeb is a good person?
Will being a Queen be helpful for Nayab in this murder investigation?
Is threat on Nayab's life lessened as she is a Queen now?
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