Whilst she was questioned and insulted by her own people, an inner hope kept her alive that he will return and take her to his house one day. On the other hand, Chandrashekhar - an aspiring, young man who was building his own kingdom, was delaying...
I was standing in the balcony of my room when suddenly I heard Kanta tai speaking to someone. She must be in the neighbouring room. These two rooms had a connected balcony. I went to that side to find Kanta tai leaving the room, keeping little Hari besides Yatee. A mere thought of teasing her and giving her a good time pass striked my head.
"How come someone is sleeping besides Rani Saheb. I thought it is a reserved place only for her Swami and Father." I said without thinking even for a second.
"Sadashiv, is that you?" Yatee seemed to be shocked.
I was about to burst out a laughter when I rushed inside my room. I digged my face into the pillow to pass out that controlled laughter. Poor Yatee !! She must be wondering from where that voice came from. But this would help her to pass some time till the Puja in the evening.
Yatee P.O.V.
I heard someone. It had to be Sadashiv. Who else knew about it. I went near the balcony only to find it empty. I remembered Sadashiv had visited me to tell who he was in real. I mustn't have ignored him. Maybe he would be here on the palace. I was amidst my thoughts when I heard a soft knock on the door.
"Rani Saheb, Shreekanta Bai Saheb wanted to see you." The door keeper spoke.
"Let her in." I ordered.
Kanta tai came inside. She was happy to see little Hari sleeping on my bed. She came near me to thank me for looking after Hari. Hesitantly, I asked her something for which I was curious to know.
"Tai Saheb, can I ask you something ?"
"Sure, Vahini Saheb. And you don't need my permission to ask me. Even if I'm a year older than you, you are the wife of my elder brother. So your post in this house is elder than mine." She replied with a genuine smile.
"Do you know anyone with name 'Sadashiv' ?" I asked.
"Are you sure you are asking about someone named Sadashiv ?" She asked in a shocked tone.
"Umm... Yes..." I said.
She was about to say something when suddenly someone knocked on my door.
"Rani Saheb, Kumudini Bai Saheb wanted to meet you." It was the door keeper, again.
"Let her in." I said.
"Ohh... It nice Kanta tai you are here. Matoshri Bai Saheb has asked us to get Rani Saheb ready for the Puja. After she performs Puja, then we will take her to Chandrashekhar Bhauji's room. There He will finally see her. It will be soo exciting !!" She was jumping with joy.
"Calm down a little my dear Kumud. Has Matoshri asked how to make her ready ?" Kanta tai tried to calm her down.
"Ohh... Yes... She asked us to make her ready as a newly wed bride. After her face is revealed to Bhauji, she will be taken in the court for the courtsmen and countrymen to see her. Even the people from Giripur will be present in court along with Manibhadra Appa and Madhavrao Pant." She gave us all the details.
"Okay... So let's get started. We have less time. I will hand over Hari... No... Shreyansh to Dadasaheb." Kanta tai got up after she picked us little boy in her arms.
"Why Shreyansh ?" Kumud asked as they called him Hari.
"Because his Mami Saheb(maternal aunt - here Yatee) as named him so." Kanta tai said with a big smile.
After an hour or so, I was ready for Puja. Kumud bai and Kanta tai escorted me upto the temple on the palace. It was a huge temple of Bhavani mata. I had carried the Shivling I has took with me from my house at Giripur. I handed it over to the royal priest. He established the Shivling besides the Murti of Bhavani mata and we completed the Puja.
Soon I completed my Puja and was taken to my Swami's room where many women were sitting. Amongst them, only few were recognised by me. I spotted Aai Saheb and Radha akka there. I was shocked and tensed to see Radha akka. A mere thought of her reaction for me was haunting me since morning. Soon all of the gathered at one side of the room. A partition of white colour was laid at exact centre of the room. A pot filled with water was placed below the partition. I was seated to the side opposite of the ladies. As no one ws around, I was asked took off my veil. No one except Kanta tai, Kumud and Aai Saheb were able to see me. Even Sasubai hadn't seen my face clearly. Soon an assistant of Swami came in and informed us he has finished his Puja and is coming here. Kanta tai went to the door to bring him here.
I could hear Ramchandra Bhauji, Sripad Bhauji, Narayan Bhauji and Yashomaan Bhauji behind Kanta tai. Swami seemed to be silent. I was completely tensed. I hope everything goes fine till the end...
Chandrashekhar P.O.V.
I was stressed, tensed, scared, happy, all at once. I was happy to see my wife, Yatee after eight long years. But I was stressed and tensed due to the presence of so many people, especially that Radha Bai. She had an unpredictable persona. I just hope my act of calling her doesn't stress our Yatee.
We all entered my room. It was decorated with flowers, right from the door upto the bed. I felt like it was a wedding hall. There I saw a lots of men n women awaiting for me. A white partition was laid in the centre of room. Few people were on this side of partition and few on other. Kanta tai came upto the door and took us to the partition. I sat in front of it. I could see a blur shadow of Yatee on the cloth. She was sitting on the opposite side. Soon the plate over a big pot in between us was removed and I was able to see the mesmerizing beauty of my dear wife, my Yatee !!
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Yatee P.O.V.
After the plate over the big pot was removed, I was able to see the image of my Swami... The big, blue eyes, a Tilak on his forehead, curly black hair upto his shoulders, and his pendant of Sun lord which he wore around his neck. The most interesting thing was his moustache, pointed at the ends. He looked like a man of my dreams. I was completely lost in observing him that I even forgot to blink my eyes. I was moved from my trance when Aai Saheb knocked on my shoulder.
"What happened Yatee ?" She said with a smirk on her face...
"Someone is blushing Kaki Saheb." It was Kumud.
"Shush... Don't disturb her... She is busy in observing her husband." Kanta tai spoke from behind of Swami. _______________________
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