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Chapter - 54 Open Challenge
Samudra's eyes softened as he reluctantly let go of her. She hurried downstairs as though her life depended on that. Samudra laughed lightly at her reaction. But in their hearts they both cherished this moment.
Tanisi happily went towards the arena and started with her sword practice. After a while, she was completely exhausted and was sweating profusely. Wiping her sweat off with her uttareeya, she fanned herself with it for sometime and then went to pick up her bow to practice archery. This training was giving her a good feeling. She felt home again and her memory drifted back to when she had first met Samudra here. How she had mastered hitting the bulls eye and how she had challenged him and subsequently learnt from him too. This elated her spirits and she started training with gusto.
Meanwhile, Samudra took Shourya along with him for a walk in his gardens. He had wanted to meet him alone and in person. Bhavya had excused herself to meet the moderners in the Old Pal
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Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 55 The Misunderstanding
Samudra was now in a fix. He had to keep Tanisi away from the wedding. He had known of Shyamala's intention of making Tanisi a maid-servant for her would-be husband who was known for his fetish for women. But now it would hurt Tanisi's pride if he prohibited her from attending the wedding. And with Bhavya getting married Tanisi would naturally question him why she shouldn't attend the wedding. And if she attends then King Amartya would surely notice her and ask her as his maid servant which Samudra would have to fulfil as dowry. He knew Shyamala had particularly kept this demand that he fulfil the people part of dowry which meant that any demands for men/women is to be fulfilled by Nishantha as Krita desha was too small a kingdom for that.Samudra now saw how calculative Shyamala was and was actually thanking his stars for not making her his wife. But he had to think of a way to keep Tanisi away from the wedding.He came back to his chambers but hunger and sleep eluded
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 56 Driven Away
Samudra quietly entered Tanisi's chambers behind her. She showed him in and made him sit and knelt down before him and said, "My Lord. I don't myself know why Atul behaved like that. He was always polite and decent with me. It probably was an accident. He came and knocked on my door.. Many a times he does that and then hides. When I try finding him he scares me. He didn't mean to kiss me... Word is that he and Varidhi love each other and would marry soon. Please believe me there is nothing between me and him..."Samudra was silent. He saw her efforts to convince him. It was now clear to him that she loved him. What he thought of her mattered to her. But he had to use this situation to both of their advantage. He said with a threateningly low voice, "Is there nothing going on between the two of you, I need proof... You would set out tomorrow evening to Naksha's place and take care of her till Prapta returns. Pragati has to return to Vishwa. I don't care what he thinks about yo
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 57 The Death...
Tanisi went back to her hut and stayed there. Padma was still around. She had heard of Tanisi being driven out of the Capital and was relieved that she wouldn't enjoy proximity with the Emperor. Padma ensured everyone in the camp knew about this. Everyone around behaved as though Tanisi didn't exist. And behind her back commented on every aspect of hers. Some couldn't believe she did anything bad and refrained from everything. Naksha was noticing all this secretly and she became very protective of Tanisi. Pradyumna had come down with Tanisi for protecting her. Padma was furious at him. They had innumerable fights as Pradyumna wasn't supposed to reveal that he was on Emperor's duty. To the onlookers he was Tanisi's friend and hence protected her.A fortnight since Tanisi came to Naksha Vishwa came down with a message for Naksha regarding Tanisi. She had been informed of the ploy and asked to play along. But she was also rerfrained from revealing anything to Tanisi who unfortun
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 58 The Mongoose..
Samudra reached Tanisi's hut followed by her. She was quiet, and did not utter a word. She went ahead and opened the door ushering him in. Samudra found her body language distant. She behaved as though he was a stranger. He sighed and sat down at the place shown to him by her.She gave him a little water to drink. All through this time he kept observing her and didn't like the changes he saw in her. He asked, "How have you been Tanisi?"Tanisi: "I am doing good Your Highness.."Samudra: "You don't want to talk about your ordeal isn't it? I know that people have been treating you very badly. The rumour has spread everywhere. But I hope you haven't lost your trust in me.."Tanisi: "Please don't worry about me your Highness, I know my place.."Samudra: "And where is that?"Tanisi looked at him and couldn't answer. It was as though her tongue was not in her control. She opened her mouth and closed it a few times trying to say something but the w
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 59 Rearrangement
Samudra entered the hut, washing his hands and feet sat down while Tanisi got busy preparing food. Samudra had nothing to do hence he kept watching Tanisi who initially fumbled due to his attention but slowly became engrossed. It was a lovely scene to lose oneself. Soon the aroma of delicious food filled the hut. Samudra’s mouth started watering given that he was starving.Quickly Tanisi spread the dishes and beckoned him for dinner. He ate to his hearts content and Tanisi was satisfied to see things slowly back to normal. The moment was peaceful, but little did they know the storm that was brewing.After having food Samudra lazily lied down on Tanisi’s bed lost in his thoughts. He was exhausted emotionally. The days spent in her absence were a punishment for him. He wanted her to be around him always. He was getting concerned as it appeared, he
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 60 The blame
Tanisi came across the news that Atul had moved out and bought a place of his own. She was astonished. She had expected him to be punished for misbehaving with her. But it looked as though she had suffered while his business had flourished indicating that he never received any punishment. This left her angry. As usual, the next day she went to Samudra’s chambers to handle the accounts. But instead of diligently working as she always did, she sat cross legged with her arms folded with eyes spitting fire. Samudra who was in a better mood came into his chamber. He sat opposite to her on the table and was about to start his work when he saw her angry. His eyes softened for a moment before turning mischievous. Samudra: “My lady, you seem angry. What happened?” Tanisi: “Tell me is it fair if a person who is in fact a victim is punished while the perpetrator is not only unpunished
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter – 61 Under arrest
The next few days, Tanisi did not turn up leaving Samudra baffled. He could not hold himself any longer. He sent summons to her through his royal guard. Tanisi came to meet him at the discussion hall. She looked weathered. He did not understand why she was so. He motioned her to sit which she did not. She politely declined and stood. Samudra said to her, “Tanisi, I asked you to sit. Do not defy me. I as the Samrat can punish you for that and the sentence is as per my whim. So says the Nyaya Samhita. You would not even get a chance to raise a trial or request another hearing. I can do however I please.” Tanisi sat down and asked, “Why did you summon me my Lord?” Samudra: “You were to come to the Palace and help me keep the records. You never turned up. I had to summon you invariably.” Tanisi: “I was not keeping well Your Highness. Hence could not come. I did not see anyone a
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter – 62 Her Detractors
Padma was getting desperate. She was now in the Old Palace. Aarna was always lost in her own world. Pradyumna who had seen her bad mouthing Tanisi, had distanced himself from her. She had to fend for herself and needed a job for that. Daily she would leave the Old Palace and go around doing odd jobs. Sometimes she helped florists to prepare garlands. Sometimes help the clothing merchants fold the clothes and keep them back neatly arranged. She finally found an old lady who used to sell vegetables who needed help to get the vegetables to the market and to take care of her. Her only son had gone to the war and never returned. She was paid a huge fortune by the Emperor for her son’s service. But she was a prideful woman to simply use the money given to her. So, she had taken to growing and selling vegetables. But was now too old to manage everything herself. Her vision had blurred, and her body had grown weak. She took a liking to the honey laced words of Padma.
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