Moti repeated, "Jodha, Shahenshah has come to Amer."

Jodha shivered with shock and thought, 'Maybe he is here to humiliate my family.'

When Moti saw, her mouth dropped and opened with a shocking expression. She convincingly said, "Jodha, I know you are angry at him, but he has come from Agra to meet with you and look at yourself, you have not done Srinagar (Makeup) for many days, your hair is clumsy, and look at your dress, from no angle you look like a princess or a Mughal queen."

"Moti, please leave me alone. I don't want to see him." Jodha declared a threatening tone

"But Ranisa (Jodha's Mother) was looking for you, and you should see how everyone is happy. Finally, their trauma has been relieved. I could see King Bharmal's eyes got moist." Moti argued

"Princess Jodha... Princess Jodha..." The sound came from the stairs.

Reva almost ran towards Jodha; while panting heavily, she said excitedly, "Jodha, Shahenshah has reached the palace." Jodha promptly got up and marched another side of the terrace corner where she could see the palace entrance. She saw Jalal was standing at the middle of the gate with Abdul, and many soldiers were behind him. His face looked pale, and his eyes were roaming around. It seemed like he was searching for her. Seeing his mellow and respectful smile towards her family, she realized he probably finds out the truth. The deep line of strain on his forehead and the way his eyes were desperately searching for her; she didn't understand how she should feel. She shivered inwardly at the realization of how excited and happy she was feeling. Her emptiness vanished within a second, but instantly she curbed her flowing uncontrolled emotions.

"Princess, Queen Mainavati wants you to get ready quickly for Shahenshah's welcome," Reva informed in a requesting tone.

"Go and tell Masa I am not going to come in front of him at any cost," Jodha replied in a stern tone.

"But..." before Reva could continue, Jodha shouted dominantly, "Reva, do what I am saying. I will never forgive him for what he has done to me. I will not come in front of him."

Reva informed Queen Mainavati while preparing Aarti for Jalal's welcome that Jodha denied seeing Shahenshah. Without saying a word, she sends Reva back, she knew something happened between Shahenshah and Jodha, and Jodha is upset at Shahenshah.

As per ritual, Queen Mainavati did Aarti and Tilak to Jalal. Hall was filled with many people, but Jalal's eyes were searching for Jodha. King Bharmal and Queen Mainavati both noticed his desperation, "Jamaisa (son in law), if you are searching for Jodha, then you will have to find her in the palace yourself. It is a part of the Pag Fere Rasam (ritual); you have to search for her in the palace." Mainavati made up this ritual instantly, knowing that Jodha won't come in front of him easily

Jalal quickly noticed a surprised expression in everyone's eyes. Also, he had never heard about this ritual. "I am sorry, but I didn't understand." He asked politely.

"Jamaisa, it's a ritual, and the reason behind this is that you will get to see every member of the family and the entire palace; that is how you will become familiar with everyone." Mainavati instantly made up the reason and explained.

Jalal noticed Queen Mainavati's eyes were full of tears; he looked at her, confused. Mainavati, with a smile, said, "Jamaisa, these tears are out of happiness; ever since Jodha came back from Agra, I have not seen her smile; she is missing Agra so much. Thank you for coming here to take Jodha back."

Jalal realized no one knows anything, and Jodha is in deep agony; her smile has vanished, even in Amer, she is not happy.

Jalal apologized to the King and Queen for coming late to pick up Jodha with the excuse of some political work. He took blessings from all elderly.

Reva ran back to Jodha and told her everything. It was crystal clear to Jodha that he was not there to punish her family. She felt relieved after knowing that. Reva also mentioned the ritual and informed Jodha that Shahenshah has started to search her in the palace.

With fuming anger, Jodha retorted, "Let him search for me for his whole life, but he will not find me. This palace is so big, and I know many places where I can hide for days, and no one will be able to find me."

Now Jalal's search on track, at first everyone was amused to see the King of Kings, Mughal Badshah, Shahenshah E Hindustan was searching impatiently for his queen. His desperation to see Jodha was visible on his face and in the speed of his walk.

Jodha's sister, Sukanya, teased, "Jiju(brother in law), you will not find Jodha jiji (Sister) easily; you have to pay for what you have done!"

Jalal, with shock, asked, "What do you mean, Sukanya? What have I done?"

Sukanya giggled, seeing the sweat on his forehead. "Jijusa, I am just teasing you, but look at your face. You look like you have done a big crime, and I have caught you red-handed. It is so obvious you came after a month; of course, Jodha jiji is going to be mad at you."

Jalal, with a deep sigh out and with a sweet face, requested, "Help your jiju Sukanya."

Sukanya gave him a hint "Let me tell you a secret jiju. Lately, jiji is either in her chamber or on top of the roof."

Jalal requested, "Sukanya, can you please take me to her chamber?"

Jalal entered into a Jodha's chamber. He saw Kanah's idol and a little temple. He immediately walked out of her chamber and took off his shoes. He was impressed seeing the way her chamber was decorated, simple, but elegant. There was one more room connected to her chamber; it looked like an art room. Jalal's eyes were searching for Jodha only. He knew she is playing around with him, and she is not going to come in front of him that easily. He went searching for her in every corner of the palace.

One hour passed, Jalal was still searching for Jodha. It was humiliating in front of her entire family. In any other situation, Jalal probably would have lost his endurance, but he took this as his punishment. Every second, his ego was brutally hurting, seeing amusement in people's eyes.

King Bharmal got mad at Queen Mainavati for this stupid made-up ritual. He was getting worried about what if Shahenshah get upset. Jalal was known for his rage.

It was about two hours since he started searching; Jalal was still looking for her without any clue. He was sweating; he searched for her the entire palace up and down in a vast palace, but she was nowhere to be found! Slowly he was losing his patience, but he controlled his fury and continued on his mission. Little by little, he began to feel embarrassed, looking for her so desperately. Everyone got anxious, but Jodha decided that she will not come in front of Jalal. Finally, everyone started to search for her.

Raja Bharmal, to make the atmosphere light said, "Shahenshah, when Jodha was a little girl, she used to love playing hide and seek, everyone searched for her for hours, but couldn't find and then finally she comes out by herself. We still don't know her secret hiding places in the palace."

Jalal thought. 'I know, Jodha. Once she decides something, she will not easily change her mind. I don't think she will come out easily.'

Suddenly he heard Jodha's anklet. He had heard many anklets sounds before her anklet sound was different from others because this was explicitly made from different metal for her. He asked her while playing chess why her anklet color looks different. He followed in the direction sound was coming from. Jalal could not see her face, but the person wearing it was about the same height and structure as Jodha. She also dressed like a queen. Jalal shouted, "Stop," but she started to walk even faster instead of stopping. Jalal walked swiftly behind her and caught her; it was not Jodha, but someone else. His anger started to boil up again. He knuckled his fist to control his fury.

He asked irritably, "Why were you running??" She didn't respond and looked down. Jalal got annoyed and said, "Give me your anklet." He looked at the anklet and knew that it was a Jodha's anklet. Now he knew for sure that she was hiding purposely, and this is how she was showing her anger.

He said calmly to the lady, "Can you please tell her that I will not leave Amer without her."

While looking at her ankle, with a deep sigh out, he murmured sadly, 'Queen Jodha, please forgive me. Please come out; give me a chance to apologize to you. Everyone is laughing at me, seeing me so foolish and desperate. Please don't take revenge like this. Please understand my limitations. I am a Shahenshah. I can't act crazy like this; it is so embarrassing.

King Bharmal and Queen Mainavati both got really annoyed at Jodha and regretfully said, "Please forgive Jodha; sometimes she still acts like a stubborn little child."

Jalal said to them, "Don't worry, I will find her tomorrow morning around 5:30 for sure. Everyone got surprised to see Jalal so calm even after so much embarrassment."

Raja Bharmal and Mainavati couldn't understand why Jodha is acting so stupid? They thought she was teasing him; then they thought she is upset at him for coming so late, but now they were so annoyed and disappointed at her for her rude behavior and were pleased with Jalal's patience.

Jalal's chamber was connected to Jodha's chamber. Jodha was still hiding and was feeling guilty for embarrassing him in front of others. She was surprised to see he was able to control his anger. She was worried that she wouldn't hide her feelings; if she went in front of him, she was not ready to forgive him and go back to Amer and face the same people after this humiliation.

Jalal's night passed, twisting and turning. He felt more restless than before; Knowing that she hates him so much that she is not even ready to come in front of him.

Both of them were not able to sleep at all.

It was early morning; Jalal knew very well that Jodha would come out to do Lord Krishna's prayer. No matter what the situation is, she would never give up her divine love of the god? He decided to pretend to be asleep until he hears the sound of Aarti.

First, Jodha went to check-in Jalal's chamber quietly to make sure he was sleeping. Jalal's acute ears heard someone coming inside his chamber; he could sense her proximity. Jalal continued pretending to be asleep. Jodha glanced at him as always; she couldn't stop herself from staring at him. Soon she went back to her chamber to finish a prayer before he wakes up.

In a low tone, she started singing prayer while doing Krishan's Aarti. She quickly finished Aarti and turned with Aarti; saw Jalal standing behind her.

Jalal was shocked seeing her condition. She was not wearing any jewelry, no makeup, and was wearing very simple clothes, but she looked beautiful and divine even in her simplicity. He could see that she has lost weight in a month. Her face became smaller and pale, but her truthful celestial glow kept the charm of her beauty.

Jodha looked at him furiously with a disgusted stare; then, she tried to walk out of the chamber without saying a word. Jalal stopped her in between and stood in front of her blocking her way out. Jodha again looked at him bitterly with an angry face, asked dryly in a sarcastic tone, "Why have you come to this 'Whore' Shahenshah, the King of the kings?"

Jalal got shaken hearing that word from Jodha's mouth. He could see her FIRE and PAIN. he had never seen Jodha this angry. He never expected to hear this word from her mouth. He closed his eyes for a second to gulp her pain and his tears.

He cleared his throat, gathered his courage, and with guilt, he said in a calm tone, "Queen Jodha, I am here to take you back to Agra. I came here to apologize for my grave mistake. Please forgive me; it was a misunderstanding. Now I know what you mean by faith. I should have trusted you. My anger destroyed everything; without informing anyone, you went out of the palace secretly in the middle of the night that made my doubt stronger. When I saw you hugging Sujamal, I lost all of my wits and control of my anger. I completely lost myself in disbelief and said detestable things to you. Please forgive me." when he noticed his words has no impact at all on her, he continued pursuing, "Jodha, I have never folded my hands and bowed down. But today, I am folding my hands and bowing down my head, and asking for your forgiveness. Please forgive me, give me one last chance. I promise I will trust you, blindly for my life." His kingly ego was shattering him from inside out; he bowed down with apology the first time. His pain... his suffocation... his guilt... his extreme remorse break down with uncontrolled tears, and his voice turned heavy with deep sorrow.

Even after extreme begging for an apology, she just stood there as if he said nothing. When he saw her completely impassive, her blank stare shook him.

He forwarded his hand and took Aarti. She was still standing without any movement. He cautiously took a pinch of sindoor from the Aarti plate and was about to fill her hair parting (maang), but she stopped him in-between by holding his hand, and with a jerk, she pushed his hand away from her.

"Shahenshah, you had lost the right to fill my maang with sindoor forever when you called me a whore and slapped me. For god's sake, stop pretending. Your crocodile tears have no impact on me. Remember, I will never forgive you for the humiliation. You didn't even try to find out the truth. You didn't allow me to speak up; Now you are pretending and apologizing. Very well dramatic act by the King of the kings Shahenshah E Hindustan, after slaughtering and cutting me into million pieces. Mughal Badshah came here to apologize. But sorry to say, you have already killed your so-called Mughal Queen Jodha in front of your people.

I am only a princess, Jodha, now. I don't understand one thing; why tears. You should be celebrating your winning. Finally, you got succeed in smashing Jodha's pride and dignity in front of everyone; you have won, Shahenshah. It's time for celebration, mission accomplished. You have humiliated me to the extreme and ruined my prestige and dignity. Shahenshah, the game is over; you don't have to pretend in front of my parents or anyone. Our relationship is over. You will never be able to trap me again." She spat venom bitterly in a loud tone than angrily walked out two steps and then stopped and turned back and said heatedly, "Don't you dare to touch me, ever again, and if you have any self-respect, then go back to Agra immediately." then she walked out of the room with an angry face.

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