CHAPTER 1
Tik....Tik.....Tik....
the sound of the clock is the only thing which can be heard in the room.
An old aged lady was sitting on a rocking chair .
The room in which she was sitting was extremely dark.
An Old Lady's Pov
Sitting in this rocking chair all I can do is remember the beautiful past. Those memories were the only thing left with me.
I was lost in my own memories when suddenly I heard my room door opening
"Kon Hai ?" ( Who's this ?) I uttered which was barely audible
"Daima it's me Sanaya " she spoke
"Arey Sanaya come inside beta. Come sit beside me " I said to her
She took small steps while coming towards me and sat beside me .
"Beta why are you here ? Do you have any important work ?" I asked
"Woh Diama I wanted to ask you something" she said and nervousness was visible in her voice.
"Yes beta ask whatever you want without any hesitation. " I said to her.
"Woh Diama I wanted to know about Ma and Abbu. I really want to know what exactly happened to them and why they are not with me anymore. " She asked and sadness was visible on her face.
"Beta aapko pata Hai na Ki iss baare mein baat Karna Ki ijazat Nahi Hai huma" ( Beta you know right that we are not allowed to talk about this topic ) . I said to her
" I know Diama but please I want to know. I deserve to know about my Ma and abbu's story ." The tears were now visible in her eyes . Honestly it's her right to know about her parents and till how long I can hide this fact. She is a grown up adult and now if I don't tell her then she will lose faith in us so therefore it's better if I tell her the whole story.
" Agar Apko Sunna Hai toh suniya yeh baat Aaj sa 30 saal phehle Ki Hai "( If you want to hear them listen. This story took place nearly 30 years ago from today )
Flashback
"A war was going on between the Azad Sultanate and Rathore Kingdom. One side was filled with armies of the Azad Sultanate and facing them were the armies of Rathore Kingdom
The head of the Azad Sultanate was Sultan Aayan Asfaq Khan and in the Rathore Kingdom it was Raja Rajendra Singh Rathore. Both the Sultanate and Kingdom had a severe hatred for each other. The war began and both of the armies started to fight against one another.
In the fight thousands of armies were killed . The war field looked as if it was spray painted with red colour.
All of the people were shouting with pain. The Azad Sultanate armies were much more in number as compared to the Rathore Kingdom because they were in an alliance with the Nawabs
The war lasted for 10 days.
All the people were fighting constantly for 10 days without sleeping, eating or resting. At the end the Azad Sultanate who was in an alliance with the Nawabs won the war."
Sultan Aayan's Pov
"Army come on Arrest the king." I ordered my men while sitting on the sofa and they did as they were told.
I was very happy that we won the war. I have been preparing for this day for a very long time .
I was lost in my thoughts when I heard footsteps. I looked up and saw Nawab Aahil standing in front of me.
"As-Salam-u-Alaikum Nawab Saab aiya noksh farmaiya . " ( Greetings Nawab please come inside and have a seat ) I said to him smiling
" wa- alaikum- assalam aur nahi hum baithna Nahi aapko Mubarakbaad dene aaye Hai akhir aap Jeet hi gaaye yeh Jang . Naaz Hai hame aap par" ( Greetings to you too and no, I have not come here to sit . I have come here to congratulate you at last you won the war. I am proud of you )
"Thank you so much Nawab Saab without you it wouldn't have been possible. I owe you this. You can call me whenever you want and I will be there to help you " I said to him in order to show him how thankful I was.
"Sukriya and for sure I will give you the opportunity to help me . Now I will get going. "
"Thik Hai Nawab Saab Khudã Hãfiz"
(Okay Nawab Saab goodbye)
I said to him and watched him until his figure got out of my side.
I then went towards my drawer and pulled out a pen and paper and started writing a letter to my Daima and Ammi in order to inform them about my achievement.
10 minutes later
I was extremely engrossed in my writing when I heard a knock on the door.
I looked up to see an attendee standing . With a trembling voice she said " Sultan you have been called in the hall"
" Hmm you go I'll come in a minute" I said to the attendee and she walked away lowering her eyes.
I kept the pen and paper on the centre table and walked towards the dressing room .
I changed my clothes and then walked out of the room
In the main hall
"Toh Raja Rathore aap haar gaye yeh Jang. Toh ab Apka Saath Kya Kara Jaye?
Aapko maar de ? " ( So, King Rathore you lost the war so tell me why should I do with you ? Should I kill you ) I said to him with a devilish smile visible on my face.
"Apki marzi huma daar Nahi lagta marna Sa " (Do whatever you want to . I am not scared of death )
"Aacha toh ek kaam Karta Hai Rani Sahiba Sa poochta Hai unki maarzi Janna hamara haaq Hai" ( Okay then let me talk to the Queen as well . Asking her preference is my right) I said knowing damn well that the Queen will try to make some sort of settlement as this is what I wanted.
"Toh Rani Sahiba aap boliya Ki huma Kya Karna chahiya?" ( So, tell me Mrs Queen what should I do ?) I asked her .
"Chor dijiya hamare pati ko badla mein aapko Jo chahiya aap woh le lijiya aur waise bhi humna suna Hai Ki aap sabko ek mouka dete Hai souda Karna ka toh huma kyu Nahi phir ?" ( please leave my husband in turn take whatever you want and anyways, I have heard that you give everyone a chance to make a deal then why not us? )
" aacha toh chaliya Karte Hai hum aapsa souda boliye aap hame kya de Sakti Hai ?" ( okay then let's make a deal so tell me what can you give me in return ) I questioned
"Jo bhi aapko chahiya" (whatever you want)
"Thik Hai phir Huma aapki Beti chahiya . Hum unsa nikah karenge aur unha apna gulam Bana kar rakhenge."
( okay then, I want your daughter. I want to marry her and then I will keep her as a slave.)
I put forth this demand as I knew that they would never agree because it is said that for the Rathore's daughters are considered as their pride and I am sure no one would give away their pride just like that.
Her face had a calm yet subtle look. I could see her eyebrows flitching a bit. All the tension which was previously visible in her face calmed down and with a tight lip smile she uttered the most unexpected words ever.
"Thik Hai phir Sultan Diya humna Apko hamari Beti " ( okay then Sultan I give you my daughter)
"Maharani yeh Kya Bol rahi Hai aap ?" ( Wife what are you saying?)
"Raja Sahab hum Anina ko dene ka Liya taiyaar Hai aur aap ek aur sabd Nahi bolenge aapko hamari kasam aur Anamika Abhi choti Hai hum Kaha jaenge ussa leke?" ( Please Raja Sahab I am ready to give Anina and now you have my swear you won't even say a word also Anamika is very small and where will we go with her ?)
"Thik Hai phir hum Kal hi Shaadi karenge aapki Beti sa. Sehniko chor do inha" ( okay then I will marry your daughter tomorrow. Army leave him ).
In a room of the Rathore Kingdom
As soon as I entered the room I was shocked. I never thought they would agree to my demand but now that they did I cannot do anything I have to marry her as a Sultan can never go back on his words .
I already know that something is wrong with the way she was calm when I demanded her daughter. Who would give off their daughter which they consider as their pride so easily?
With all these thoughts in my head I went to sleep.
In the Rathore Kingdom ( west side )
Anina's Pov
The whole Kingdom was mourning because we lost the war.
People all around the kingdom were shedding tears.
Ma and Baba were under the arrest of the Rival group.
They were kept in the east of the Kingdom and we were told to stay on the west side of the kingdom.
"Anamika please eat something." I said to my sister who was shedding tears constantly as she was missing Ma and Baba.
"Nahi Jiji Huma kuch Nahi Khana Hai huma baas apna Ma aur baba chahiya. Boliya na Kaha Hai woh log aur Abhi tak wapis kyu Nahi aaye."
(No, Didi I don't want to eat anything. I just want my Mom and Dad please Didi tell me where they are? and why have they not been back yet ? )
"Anamika are on the east side of the Kingdom and no one is allowed there. They will be back in a while so now please stop crying and eat something "
I said to her wiping her tears.
"Mina Masi please go get something to eat " I ordered and after 5 minutes she came out with a plate of food in her hand .
I fed Anamika and then she went to sleep.
I then was about to go to the balcony when I heard footsteps of people coming towards my room.
I turned around and saw Ma and Baba standing
"Ma Baba aap log aagaye. Apko pata Hai Anamika Apko Kitna yaad kar rahi thi ."
( Mom - Dad you finally came. You know Anamika was crying for you both )
"Anina Huma aapsa Baat karni Hai" ( I want to talk to you about something) Ma said
"Ha Ma boliya na Kya baat Karna Hai aapko " ( Yes mom say na whatever you want to say )
"Anina Kal aapka vivah Hai Sultan Aayan ka Saath. Baba na Apka Rishta Pakka kar Diya Hai aur Huma iss bare mein koi aur baat Nahi karni Hai aap jaeya aur Soo jaeya Kal aapka vivah Hai aur phir aap Sultan ka Saath unka Sultanate Chali jaengi." ( Anina tomorrow is your wedding with Sultan Aayan. Your father has fixed your marriage and now I don't want to talk about this thing. Go to your room and sleep . Tomorrow you will get married with Sultan and will go with him to his Sultanate)
I was honestly taken back with her statement. I was unable to process anything. I know I am in no position to deny but then like why suddenly they decided to marry me off with a person who a few hours ago killed thousands of our armies and captured our Kingdom.
With all these thoughts in my mind I went to my room and sat in my bed. Automatically tears started flowing from my eyes. Everything seemed to be so entangled.
Suddenly I heard Baba's voice
"Anina beta Huma maaf kar dijiya Paar hamara paas aur koi rashta . "
(Anina , my daughter please forgive me. I had no other options)
He said and guilt was visible in his face.
"Koi baat Nahi baba aap Maafi mat mangiya aap humsa baare Hai" ( It's okay Dad please don't apologise you are elder to me )
"Beta aap yeh Shaadi karengi na ?" ( Beta you will get married right?)
"Yes baba I will and I promise to make this marriage work" I said to him enthusiastically as I really wanted to make this marriage work .
"Beta now go to sleep. Tomorrow you have to wake up early. "
"okay baba Goodnight" I said to him as he kissed my forehead and walked out.
After that I changed my clothes and went to sleep.
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