Malika-e-Sultana

MAHARAJA

Maharaja's POV-

I'm a bit guilty of my behavior but that woman needs to know some manners. Just because I haven't discarded her doesn't mean she is someone special. I would've taken another Queen long back only if my father hadn't promised her dead father such marriage condition. I'm a king! I deserve a better woman! Who is kind, docile most importantly give birth.

What is she thinking? She is a Goddess or something? A woman who can't conceive is of no use! Because that's their sole role in this world!

I don't care if that woman got hurt or whatever.. all I need is a heir and if that requires to throw this woman out I'll. I've no regrets in breaking my bond with her.

Like this an year passed. Adisha's behavior has changed a lot. The whole courtroom and kingdom knows the differences between their King and Queen. But she will understand one day her mistake and come back to me waving her tail like she used to.

A woman always needs a man to complete her and no one is better than me for her.

I wasn't feeling good since this morning and hence I went out for a hunt.

A hunting session indeed is like a therapy..

When Adisha and I were newly married we used to come to hunt together but with time she stopped. Adisha really is a very capable Queen both as an administrator and a warrior. But she is not a very capable wife. She needs to be more docile and submissive, she needs to be grateful towards me because I being her husband still hasn't thrown her away or brought another Queen for a heir.

All these thoughts were clouding my mind until I realized I have come at the heart of the forest. There's a pond in the center, I have some sweet romantic memories with Adisha here. I was lost in my thoughts which got broken by a beautiful voice.

It felt like some maiden was singing by the pond. I slowly climbed off my horse to avoid making any noise. There was no reason to check who it was but it was curiosity that who is the bearer of such a siren like voice.

I went closer seeing a feminine figure sitting facing the lake. I didn't wish to interrupt her sad beautiful concert. The song she was singing felt so much familiar as if I knew this tune. Suddenly realization struck me.

"Who are you?!" I asked her to which she startled and stopped singing.

She turned around to face me and I couldn't unsee her angelic beauty. She looked timid, girly and too fragile. She didn't even look in my eyes.

What a beautiful woman you are... so shy and fragile...

Soon I came out of my thoughts and again asked her this time in a polite and soft voice,"Who are you?"

After a brief silence she mustered to speak,"I-I am Reshma... and who are you..?.."

She didn't know me.. Maybe she is new to my land. I cleared my throat and spoke,"I'm the King of this land where you are standing!"

She got surprised of this information and immediately bowed down on her knees apologizing for her rude behavior.

She was more docile than I thought, immediately took up my liking. I went towards her and forwarded my hand to her to get up. She took my hand and slowly got up. Her hands were unexpectedly rough, she didn't seem royal maybe she is some peasant.

"Who taught you that song?"

"I-I have been singing this since my childhood..."

My eyes widened,"Have you ever visited this place before?!" My hold tightened against her hand.

She squeaked,"Yes your Highness... once when I was a kid..."

My eyes widened in disbelief I could see the little girl I once saw exactly in the same place, she was singing this song which I hummed till date. She was my first love and now that same girl is standing infront of me.

"You are as beautiful as you were then.." I said while caressing her cheeks. She moved a bit back not understanding anything.

I told her my side's story and after a while she confirmed to remember. Her voice was more pitched and excited now.

We sat by the pond and talked for hours. Her giggles and laughs were echoing in that empty space. I was melting for that girl but a sharp guilt struck me.

Adi must be waiting for me at home. There are differences between us but she must be worried...

As I was about stand up and leave Reshma held my hand.

"Are you again going to leave me like you did years back... your Highness?.." She said in a low voice with tears in her eyes.

"I-I am married now Reshma... and I can't promise marriage to you.."

She went silent and then spoke,"No need to make me your Queen, make me your wife.. I just need your love and you as my husband..." her tears started rolling,"I don't want my love to go away from me again!"

Her last words made me emotional and I immediately hugged her. My conscience was repeatedly reminding me of Adisha but my heart was instantly with Reshma.

Eventually my heart won and I spent the night with my beloved Reshma in her hut.

Soon it was morning, Reshma was lying beside me. I was in utter guilt and shame but the spark and magic I felt with Reshma I haven't felt for years.

I looked at her innocent sleeping face and decided whatever the consequences be I'll marry her. If an arrogant woman like Adisha become my first Queen then such a kind hearted sweet girl definitely deserves to be my Queen.

I got ready and woke Reshma too, once she freshen up, I proposed her to go back to my Palace and be my Queen. At first she hesitated but eventually agreed.

We headed towards my palace and I was ready to answer all the questions everyone have to ask and take all the hard decisions I need to.

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AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Hiyaaa loveliess!! Hope you loved this twist now our so called Maharaj got a woman according to his taste 'shy', 'docile' and blah blah blah

But Don't you think this Reshma is kinda fishy?

Well whatever but what about Adisha now?! Will you accept Reshma as your new Queen and the rights will be shared between both?

Share your thoughts and have a great dayyy xoxo