Chapter 5.

The day we rested and next was again occupied with all the rituals. I avoided bumping into Aditya at all costs.

Yes, I came to know yesterday from one of the scrolls in the room that his name is Vikramaditya. And I decided to call him Aditya. In my defence, I just thought it was good to give him a name for calling him prince seemed too weird to me.

He was being the total opposite of what he is said to be. This means only two things- either he is pretending to be a caring and loving husband or what I heard about him is not at all true.

Anyways, right now I was getting ready when maa entered our chamber and said, "Aadya.. beta (child) a priest is arriving to give the date of garbhdhana sanskaar. After that, we'll arrange for your and Vikram's wedding night. Get ready and come to the hall room." I nodded and she left.

I have to do something to avoid it for a while at least. I called my most trusted maid to our chamber.

"Hail the crown Princess... What are the orders for me my lady to have the privilege for you to summon a lowlife like me?" She said belittling herself.

"You don't need to belittle yourself for being in my good books. Be loyal and you would be treated accordingly. And don't bow in front of me. We have a difference when on the throne, but when I am not on the throne I am equal to you, just a human." I ordered her.

She followed my orders and stood up.

"Now listen to what you have to do..." I told her what she needed to do and she looked shocked but obliged by my orders.

She went out and returned after a while. I went out and then returned after moments when I did what needed to be done.

After a few moments, a maid entered my chamber to inform me that Ranimaa asked for my presence.

I went out to the hall room not before pulling my veil down. I took a seat beside Aditya and he looked at me with a slight smile. I returned it although he couldn't see it.

Pitaji(father) said to the royal priest, "priest head.. please tell us an auspicious time for the ceremony of garbhdhana sanskaar and a wedding night for our newly wedded pair." 

The royal priest looked at both of us and said, "my king, it is my absolute pleasure to do the deed. Let me have a look at the charts of the prince and crown Princess." And he looked down at the charts.

I looked at Aditya and saw all the colours drained from his face and a totally neutral face. Now, this was really scary.

"My king and queen. There is a dosha (a kind of problem) in the birth charts of the Crown Princess. She cannot give birth or conceive any progeny for at least one year of her marriage. However for the wedding night, it could be arranged on the coming full moon night, i.e. after 12 days from now. It is the most auspicious of all and would bless the couple with utter love and compassion for each other. And would blossom a new phase in their life. The phase of stability and love." He said and my eyes widened. Aditya grabbed my hand and squeezed it.

I looked at him to see the same neutral face. Now I know why my heart said something was wrong. He did something.

O god!!!

This is a big blunder!!!!

Only 12 days between me and him becoming the actual couple.!!!

I know for sure he wouldn't wait for another fortnight to make me his.

Now, what to do!!!!!????!!!! 

Help me goddd!!!!!