Satranga Ishq

xi.

" Yeh sarasar jhooth hain maharaj. Iske paas toh koi praman bhi nahin. " the so-called victimised man said smirking.

" Praman hum hai maharaj. " Geetanjali got up, wiping her tears, " Humne dekha hain, jab yeh unhe prahar kar rahein the. Uss din jab hum bazaar gaye the, yaad hain rajkumar- "

Mrityunjay nodded ever so slowly, " -tab humne dekha tha, par kuch karne se pehle hi hum waha se chale aaye. Uske pashchaat, mandir mein Shanti se mile, aur woh sab. Hum sakshi hain iss baat ka, ki atyachaar Kamala aur unke pati ne Shanti aur unke parivaar ke upar kiya tha, jab unhe laga ki Shanti unke khilaaf abhiyog dalegi, tab inn logon ne ulta Shanti ke pati par aarop daal diya, maharaj. " she glared at the couple, who'd paled because of the revelations, " Baaki ka vichar aap kariye maharaj, doshi kaun hain, iska nirnay bhi aapka. " Geetanjali folded her hands in front of Adhiraj.

Adhiraj was shocked to hear the condition of his empire, the empire which he'd built in the hope, that it would be one of the greatest in the future. But now, the news of such discrimination, such atrocities have poured a bucket of cold water in his dreams.

" Humare paas koi shabd nahin jisse hum aapko sahanubhuti de sakein. Par hum aapko nyay avashya dila saktein hain. " he turned towards the other couple, " Aap dono ko inn logon pe mithya aarop lagane ke karan aur inhe bin baat ke aaghat puhchane ke aarop mein ek varsh ka karavaash diya jata hain aur inke ration ki dukaan ko jabd kiya jata hain. " the orders were followed immediately.

The guards dragged them away, while the officials were to do the works regarding the store. Shanti and her husband joined their hands and thanked the king for his wise decision and blessed Geetanjali for her kindness.

After they went away, Adhiraj couldn't help but praise Geetanjali, and Mrityunjay hold her shoulders like a proud husband that he is. Vishakha went out jealous and for the first time, Geetanjali saw appreciation in her mother-in-laws eyes.

Maybe the court session hadn't gone so bad!

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A huge mass was present in the court-room, as it was decorated as grandly as ever. The hues of golden and red, brightened up the whole atmosphere, while the maidens decorated the room with scented candles and exotic flowers.

The raj-tilak ceremony was a grand one, and Adhiraj wanted people to remember this event, for the rest of their lives. The courtiers and the guests from the nearby empires poured into the huge room, since it was the most anticipated day, the crowning of the prince.

Lekha, Geetanjali and Adhiraj were already standing in the platform, and with the announcement of an attendee, Mrityunjay emerged from the entrance, dressed up as royally as ever. Everyone present there, stood up dazed, as if, it was their soul who wanted to express their respect to the great warrior.

Vishakha for some mysterious reasons had gone back to her home.

Lekha went forward and did the aarti and did the gestures to ward off the evil eyes. Then, he was asked to sit in front of the huge hawan. The priest chanted holy mantras, but Mrityunjay had his attention on his wife. From time to time, he'll be glancing at her, and when their gazes met, she would smile at him, which made his heart skip a beat.

After all the rituals were done, Adhiraj asked an attendee to bring the royal sword, and handed it to Mrityunjay, and made him wear his crown, " Aaj se, Gauravgarh ka dawitvya hum aap ko samarpit kartein hain. Humein viswas hain ki aap, humse bhi shreshth raja banenge, aur humesha, khud se pehle, apni praja aur rajya ke baare mein sochenge. " he had slight mist gathered on his orbs, while he blessed Mrityunjay.

" Hum aapko shikayat ka koi avsar nahin denge pitaji. Yeh humara bachan hain aapse. " everyone clapped, while Lekha smiled, coming forward.

" Aur ab hum, Gauravgarh ki nayi rani ki bhi ghosna karna chahenge. " whispers aroused in the surrounding, but it turned into loud cheers when the announcement was made, " Rajkumari Geetanjali banegi aaj se aap logo ki maharani. "

Geetanjali was shocked, but despite everything, bent down to touch Lekha's feet," Sadaa sukhi rahiye aur jaldi humein hamara agla uttaradhikari dijiye. " she blushed at that.

Lekha pulled her up and touch her cheek, " Aapko gyaat hain humne aapko yeh padd kyu diya? " Geetanjali shook her head, " Kyuki iss teen mahino mein humne dekha hain aapki mehnat, aur sahash, tabhi toh aap Vishakha ko bachane kud gayi, bina apne praano ke chinta kiye, jo ek rani ka kartavya hain. Apne praja ke baare mein sochna, khud se pehle. Aur uss din nyay-kaksh mein, aapki budhimatta ke karan jo un logo ko nyay mila. Isse humein viswas ho gaya hain ki, ho sakta hain samay lage, par aap hi iss taaj ki, asli haqdaar hain Geetanjali. Aur humein aap par purn viswas hain. "

She nodded with tears, " Hum aapko niraash nahin karenge ranima. "

Lekha did her aarti too and soon the crown of the queen, adorned her head. Everyone was happy to get their new king and queen.

Amid the celebrations, Mrityunjay catch Geetanjali staring at him. Standing near her, he asked, " Kya hua? "

She hold his hands, for the first time, forgetting that the whole of the people were watching them, " Dhanyavaad aapka rajkumar, aaj aapki wajah se hum yeh kar paaye. Aapke liye hamara prem aur samman aur badh chuka hain. Hamara asli taaj yeh nahin, aap hain rajkumar, jisse hum marte dum tak apne sharir se alag nahin karenge. "

Mrityunjay smiled, " Aap jo bhi hain khud ke wajah se hain, humne toh bass marg dikhaya hain priye. Aap hamari shaan hain, gurud hain aap hamari, aur yeh gurud hamesha uccha hi rahega. "

He kissed her forehead with such love, that she couldn't help but express her thankfulness to god for making him come to her life and show her what love is and how love can make you reach the heights.

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The end!!!!
But Jay and Geetanjali had still a lot to go through their life, and a lot to live. Please give your views on their story, and don't forget to vote and support. Soon will be coming with a different couple. ☺❤