CHAPTER 9

 Prince pial was moving around the surface of the terrace, feeling terrified of the outcomes that will belimp by Ixan after she read the letter. From distance he saw Lihan approaching the city gate on his horse. And he swiftly walked downstairs to welcome him. On his way he met knight George.

"Hello your highness" George greeted.

"Ah! George, aaj aap kaise hain (how are you doing today)?" Asked prince pial as he was rushing to go.

"Badhiya aur badhiya sar (fine and great sir)" answered George, smiling.

"Where to?"

"To the training palace. Today I missed training with you Sir".

"Maybe some other time. Please George, forgive me l am busy to get some good news I am expecting. Let's talk tomorrow, shall we?"

"Of course Sir. Have a great day" responded George pleasantly.

Prince pial smiled and uttered, "you too Mr. George". And he walked swiftly to Lihan as he helped him got down the horse before he asked, "Lihan! Sab theek hai? Usane kya kaha? (Is everything alright. What did she say)?"

Lihan bent down his head in worried and look at him again. That's when prince pial saw queen lisha with the soldiers and the servants entering the gate.

Lihan looked at the queen and turned to prince pial.

"Krpaya lihaan mujhe batao, tum mujhe dara rahe ho (please Lihan tell me, you are making me scared). I wish the worse has not happened?"

 Lihan was still looking at him.

"Please tell me Lihan, my heart can't able to take this risk" said prince pial again, breathing hard.

As Lihan held him, "raajakumaar pial, aap kya kar rahe hain? krpaya ruken (what are you doing prince pial? Hold please)". And he continues, "come with me to your chambers. You are improper to talk to the queen at this state. Come with me" he held prince pial's hands and help him walked upstairs as prince pial was still breathing hard. Slowly they walked upstairs before Lihan support him to sit in the chair and he sat with him. Then he pour water in a glass cup and gave to him "drink it bro. Cool down". 

Prince pial collect the cup and drank before he dropped it on the table.

A FEW MINUTES LATER

Lihan looked at prince pial, wanting to make sure that he's okay. And he carefully held his hand before he sounds, "how are you feeling now?"

"I am not sure. But I feel a little relief, thanks bro".

"It's okay. My brother, is this how love conquer your heart. I have never seen you like this. You know what's happening with you for the sake of this girl? Forget it. It's a good news brother! Ixan ne aapako sveekaar kiya (ixan has accepted you). And she was ready to meet you today itself" said Lihan delightfully.

And prince pial embraced him gratefully. "bahut bahut dhanyavaad bhaee! bahut bahut dhanyavaad bhaee (Thank you so much. Thanks so much bro)!" He sounded in excitement.

 Ixan is sitting at her dressing table, busy adorning her hair and her face. While Fanat was assist her getting dress elegantly. As they chats queerly.

Fanat walked to Ixan, holding a pair of an earring and tried it on her, "bura nahin hai, lekin hamen ise badalana hoga (not bad, but we must change it)".

Ixan laughed and utter, "Fanat! tum bahut mazedaar ho bahan. Theek hai, dres bhee badhiya dikh rahee thee aur jhumake bhee badhiya the (you're so funny sis. Is okay, the dress looked perfect so also the earrings)".

"Krpaya hamen ise badalane deejie (please let us change it)".

"Perhaps, if you insist. Choose me the best one sister".

"You deserve it" said Fanat excitedly. And she walked back to the drawer.

"Fanat! May l ask you something? How do you appreciate prince pial's love for me?"

Fanat smiled and respond, "you are so lucky said Mr. Lihan. He's a kind and gentle man perhaps he's a warrior gem. But ...". And she kept silence, looking worried.

"But what Fanat? Tell me".

"Some people were blessed with sufferance, believing in destiny in aspect of life and death. Although, I should say God has created his subjects in various forms. So, for prince pial, he was destinated with your love. It's not just his devotion, not at all. Have you ever heard about a disease of an excessive love? Prince pial was destined with such an ailment. It is called MANIA and it's seriously affecting his life Ixan".

Ixan's heart broken as the face powder of her hand felt down. A hard tears of distress filled her eyes. "WHAT!" She sounded in deep pain and sorrow, looking at Fanat surprisingly.