Inseparable Souls

Chapter 1

"These are the jwelleries and clothes for the bride. If you need anything ask to us, your daughter is going to be wife of Raja sahab ( king) . She should look according to their status. Consider you doors of fortune had opened that Raja Sahab is interested in the daughter of such a poor pheasent. ", an old head maidservant of Palace taunted.

"We will be grateful to Raja sahab!! My daughter must have done good deeds in her past life that Raja Sahab is going to marry my daughter. But I assure that she will not dissapoint Raja Sahab. ", Shriman ( father of bride) bowed to show his gratitude and took the clothes and ornaments from her.

" I should be leaving. Be ready on time , soon Raja sahab will escort the bride " The maid servent informed and took her leave.

Shriman eyes the clothes and gold jwelleries on his hands , " Lagta hai Laxmi ji mujh par yu hi prasann rehne waali. Jald hi iss manhoos se bhi chhutkaara mil jaayega aur mere saari pareshaani bhi mit jaayegi ( It looks like Goddess Laxmi ( goddess of wealth and health) is happy with me. Soon I will get rid of this jinx girl ( Shree) and all my problems will be solved ".

" Baba ( father) I don't want to marry!! I want to study. I wanted to be a doctor, I want to help poor . Baba stop this marriage ", Shree come out of her house and begged to his father.

" Chup kar manhoos!! Paida hote hi apni maa ko kha gyi!! Phir apne bhai ko nigal gyi. Bhala kon tujhse shaadi karega Ye to teri kismat hai ki Raja Sahab ki nazar tujh par pad gyi aur tujhse shadi karne ka faisla kiya. Nahi toh zindagi bhar mere sar pe bojh ban kar rehti. Arre Raani bankar raaj karegi!! Chod ye zid aur apni sakhiyon ko bol ki tujhe tayar kar de ( Enough you Jinx!! After birthd you took the life of your mother , then you took the life of your brother. Who will marry such a jinx girl. It's your luck that you caught the eyes of King and he decided to marry you. Otherwise for whole life you will be a burden for me!! Stupid you will rule like a queen if you will marry him ) , ", Shriman scolded Shree.

Shree fell on the feet of his father and begged, " Baba! Mohe doctor banna hai, gareebo ka ilaaj karna hai. Agar samay par maa ko acche doctor se ilaaj karaaya hota toh maa bach jaati. Bhaiya ke sath bhi yahi hua tha doctor usse bacha sakte the lekin hum usse samay par aspataal ni le gaye isliye Bhai hamaare sath ni hai aaj. Baba mein ni chahti jo humare saath hua hai vo kissi aur ke sath ho isliye mein doctor banna chahti hu

{ father! I want to be a doctor , I wanted to give treatment to poor people. If in time you had taken mother to a doctor then she wouldn't have died. Same thing happened with brother, if we had taken him to the hospital on time then he would be with us today. Father the loss we faced I don't want anyone to go through it that's why I wanted to be a doctor}.

Shriman got angry by his stubbornness , he slapped her so hard that she fell on the ground by her face " Kya ! Doctor banna hai!! Arre yaha par ek wakt ki roti bhi naseeb se milti hai aur tujhe yaha doctor banna hai huh!! Chod de ye baccho waalo zid. Ab badi ho gyi hai kuch hi magino mein 18 baras ki ho jaayegi. Ladki hai ye sab sapne tere liye nahi bane, Tu toh sirf ghar grihasthi aur chulha choka sambhaal .

( what? You want to be a doctor huh!! Moron here getting one time meal depends on luck and you wanted to be a doctor huh! Leave this childish stubbornness. Now you had grown up, soon in coming month you will be eighteen years old. Your are a girl, thode dreams are not for you. You should have to handle family and household )

" But Baba!! ", Shree tried to speak when Shriman hold her hand tightly and dragged her to inside the room.

" Ab sirf bahar dulhan ki tarah hi sajkar aaogi.Ek toh tere jaisi manhoos beti ka bhala karne ja raha hu aur tu hai ki mujhe rok rahi hai ", Shriman locked Shree in the room.

{ Now you will only come out after you will dolled up like a bride. I am doing favor on a jinx like you and here you are trying to stop me }.

" Father please open the door!! I don't want to marry!! Please father I beg you. I promise I will work hard, I will not be a burden on you. Please stop this wedding ", Shree slammed the door but Shriman didn't get affected a bit by her pleads.

Shree fell on her knees and started crying!! " Mom! I need you. Bhai saa ( Brother) why did you leave me alone. Why did you saved pe from drowning in the river that day. If you didn't saved me, maybe you will be alive . Why? Why did you do this? It's better to die leave like this ", Shree cried on her fate.

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In the Palace of King Abhimanyu.....

The whole palace was lightened up with earthen pots and light. The palace is decorated with fragrant flowers and handicrafts. Women were dancing and singing at the courtyard to celebrate their happiness.

" Chote Kunwar saa aa gaye Vilayat se!! Swaagat ki tayari karo!! ( Younger Prince had arrived. Be ready for his welcome ", the head Guard announced with joy.

" Chacha saa aa gye!! Chacha saa aa gye!! ", A girl ran towards the courtyard while screaming in joy.

{ Uncle have arrived!! Uncle had arrived!! "}.

" Nandini !! Sambhalo apne aap ko! Aap is mehal ki rajkumaari hai. Aap badi ho gyi hai, apna baccho wala swabhaav chhodiye ", King Abhimanyu stopped that girl and scolded her.

[ Nandini!! Hold on yourself! You are the princess of this palace. You have grown up, stop being childish!! ]

Nandini bite her lips and stared the floor, " Maaf kijiyega baapu saa, vo chacha saa ke aane ki khushi mein hum thoda utaawle ho gye the ", She apologized.

[ Forgive me Father!! I got little bit excited after hearing the news of Uncle's arrival]

King Abhimanyu hummed and went to welcome his younger brother at the main entrance of Palace.

Everyone were talking about the Prince Abhivayakt especially the girls were excited to see him.

A tall muscular m come out of car, he removed his shades and then his hat to show his face. By watching his beauty girls started feeling jealous of his fiance.

A women dressed in gown come out and hold the hand of Abhivayakt. She did it intentionally so that she could announce to all single women there that he is her territory.

" Abhivayakt kya dekh rahe ho Chalo! Bhai sahab hamaara intezaar kar rahe honge ", Madhurima said with cheeky smile.

{ Abhivayakt where are you looking? Brother is waiting for us. Let's go!! }

Abhivayakt calmly walked towards the entrance of Palace where he found his brother is waiting for him eagerly.

" Bhai saa!! ( brother!! ) I miss you", Abhivayakt gave a brotherly hug .

King Abhimanyu welcomed with joy, " Me too! chote Raja Sahab!! ( Younger King) ".

" There is only king and its you!! I am not interested in these kind of stuffs. Where is my niece and nephew!! They must have grown up!! ", Abhivayakt asked excitedly.

" Neil didn't get the leave because his exams are on the way and Nandini!! She is waiting inside " Abhimanyu replied calmly.

" Madhurima welcome to our palce!!! ", Abhimanyu welcomed .

" Thank Brother! Your Palace is beautiful!! ", Madhurima complemented.

" From inside it looks more beautiful!! ", Abhimanyu informed.

They all entered at the palace, few ladies welcomed them by showerinf flowers on them and singing auspicious songs for their arrival while dancing.

" Chacha saa!! ( Uncle!! ) I missed you ", Nandini ran to him and hugged him tightly.

" I missed you to princess!! You have grown up and become beautiful too!! ", Abhivayakt caressed her hair.

" Put aside everything and first tell me where is my gift? ", Nandini asked with pout.

" Oops sorry! I forgot about it ", Abhivayakt clicked his tongue in playful manner.

Nandini's face fell with disappointed look.

Madhurima slapped his arm playfully and scolded, " Stop teasing her Abhivayakt! Don't worry Nandini, your uncle bought lots of gift for you and I chose everything by myself for you ".

" Really!! You are best Aunt!! ", Nandina squeaked in happiness.

" Hey don't call me aunt. I am not that much old. You can call me Madhurima ", Madhurima smiled.

" Madhurima , Abhivayakt! You both should have to take some rest! After that you both have to attend my wedding at night ", Abhimanyu informed.

" I am happy that you are trying to move on brother. You should have to marry soon ", Abhivayakt smiled.

" Do you know uncle that my new mother is only two years older than me. She is so beautiful. Now I will have a new friend in this palace. I am so excited for her ", Nandini said excitedly.

" Nandini! How many times did I have to tell you that Shree is going to be your mother, you should learn to respect her. She is not like your other friends. She is wife of King Abhimanyu ", Abhimanyu scolded.

" But father, she is same age as mine, how could I call her my mother and I will not give the place of my Maa, never ever!! ", Nandini stood up from chair angrily and walked out from dining room.

" Nandini!! ", Abhimanyu called her but she didn't bothered to reply.

" Let me see her! ", Madhurima tried to cut the tension and went behind Nandini leaving Abhimanyu and Abhivyakt there.

" Brother! Is it true that the girl you are marrying is same age as Nandini? ", Abhivayakt asked with disbelief.

Abhimanyu sighed and said , " Yes! Why aren't you happy that I am getting married . You also wanted me to get married again after the demise of Nandini's mother ".

" Yes! I wanted but that girl is so young as compared to you and how will she handle her responsibility? Brother It's wrong ", Abhivayakt exclaimed.

" Abhivayakt! It's my personal matter . I know what I am doing ! ", Abhimanyu said.

" Brother it's not right! How could you choose her? ", Abhivayakt asked.

" Abhivayakt I don't want to discuss all these with you here. ", Abhimanyu dismissed him and went straight to his room leaving Abhivayakt who is feeling pity for that girl who is going to marry his brother.

Abhivayakt sighed and went back to his room where Nandini was waiting for him to show the jwelleries gifted by Abhimanyu.

" You came back ! Look Abhivayakt your brother gifted me such a beautiful jwelleries , I bet I look like a royal princess . I will wear this on you brother's wedding , after all everyone had to know that I am the younger sister in law of this palace .", Madhurima said with pround simrk .

" Madhurima not again ! Do whatever you want . Leave me alone ! ", Abhivayakt said rudely .

Madhurima's smile faded she made serious face and asked , " Abhivayakt since morning you look tensed .

" Madhurima , don't you think brother is doing wrong by marrying a girl who is as the same age as his daughter .This is not a moral thing , he is ruining her life ", Abhivayakt explained his concern .

Madhurima sighed and put her hand on his shoulder , " You are getting worried for nothing ! there is nothing wrong with it as far as both the girl and boy are agree to this marriage . Beisdes that girl is really fortunate that she is getting married to your brother, she will be the queen of this palace ,people of this city will respect her and the most important thing that she will have the hightest status . Her life will be completely changed ".

" But what about life partner , what about the love she wanted from her life partner !! Doesn't all these things matter ? ", Abhivayakt asked softly.

Madhurima smiled and said , " It doesn't matter . I know these types of girls who belonged to poor family , they have nothing except beauty to seduce the men of wealthy family . Abhivayakt you are too innocent to understand these things but trust me what I am telling you is true these women uses their beauty as a weapon go climb on social ladder . Yoy need not to worry about that girl ,she is getting what she want from your brother that's it ".

" Madhurima ! How you say like this to a girl whom you even have not seen yet . I didn't expect this from you ", Abhivayakt said with dissapointed look on his face .

" What I am telling yoy is truth ! I am a woman and a no one can understand a woman better than another woman .Remember looks can be decieving ", Madhurima said angrily and stomped out of room of Abhivayakt furiously .

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Next day....

The whole palace was filled with happines and excitement , everyone were laughing and enjoying the rituals except Abhivayakt felt that its wrong but can't go against his big brother .

To lighten his mood Abhivayakt went roam around the city ,maybe this will give him peace .

He stopped