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Chapter - 28 Annual festival of Lord Mrityunjaya
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2020-11-30 21:53:45Acharya smiled and said, "Aayushmana bhava(May you live long)"
Samudra didn't know where to start. He decided to make the Acharya talk more. Usually the guru spoke very less and in sentences which had hidden meanings. He wasn't in a position to think clearly. His brains were muddled with thoughts of Tanisi, fury towards Makaranda, anger towards Padma, as though he had lost his peace.
He said, "Acharya, I came seeking answers from you. You must help me. My mind is a mess now. I need straight answers to all my questions. Please help me out!"
Acharya smiled, and said "I will answer all those questions which I must answer now. But I shouldn't answer all your queries Samudra. I can help you find your mental peace back. I promise no more".
Samudra: "Alright. Uncle Makaranda killed my mother by slow poisoning. I suspect he has a hand in the death of my father as well".
Acharya: "I wouldn't rule that out. Your father's death was sudden. If a seeming illnes
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Samudra sat chatting with the men who were delighted so see him. They all had started to revere him after his daring rescue. They felt indebted to him.The other women, Varidhi and Padma also were sitting around and listening to his accounts of hunting and wrestling competitions that he participated as a youngster.After a hilarious account of one of his victories Padma clapped her hands and laughing loudly she said, "Oh your highness, You are gifted with words. I might die of laughter the way you narrate the incidents.."Tanisi was feeling overwhelmed in the kitchen. She came out for a moment to catch some fresh air and she was using her Uttareeya to fan herself. She looked adorable with strands of her hair stuck to forehead and neck due to slight sweating.Samudra was hurt to see her exhausted like that. He said "Padma and Varidhi, I found three ladies working hard in the kitchen. Will you both not help them out?"Varidhi responded saying: "We ar
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Tanisi thumped on the bed. She had a doubt. She had been to Aarna's chamber before coming back to hers. Aarna's bed was lot stiffer. Tanisi noticed that her bed was very fluffy. Her curtains and bed linen appeared to be of more expensive fabrics than Aarna's. The lantern in her chamber also appeared to be more brighter. She wondered if all this was true or if it was a figment of her imagination. She decided to discuss this with Vishwakeerthi. She lied down to sleep, but her thoughts went drifting towards Samudra. The way he spoke, the way he smiled. His cocked eyebrows. His naughty expressions. His dirty words. She felt the heat in her body rising. She thought to herself, "I need to control myself. I cannot fall for him. But what if I cannot? If I do, then I vow I will not marry anyone else!". But her thoughts were occupied by him. The way he looked at her. His threatening stares. The proximity with his body when he had carried her so many times. But luckily
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After lunch, Tanisi took leave and promised Naksha she would visit her the next day.Samudra wasn't in a mood to let her go but he was still angry at her. Before leaving, Tanisi came to Samudra and asked his permission to leave for the day.Samudra said, "Tanisi, on the 9th day of the next maasa, we hold the annual festival of Lord Mrityunjaya. Guruvarya will be here at the end of this maasa and he has asked me to convey you, that he wishes you to help him with the festivities".Tanisi: "Of course my Lord. It would be my great pleasure."Samudra: "Ahem.. may be during those intimate times with Lord Mrityunjaya you can ask him if he wants you to be a virgin all your life...!"Tanisi looked up suddenly, but held her composure. Seeing that no one was around she shot back, "For intimate moments, I don't take suggestions. Thank you". She left.Samudra knew she was fighting against her own self. He smiled thinking, "I have managed to charm you. Yo
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It was exactly what he was wishing for. He wanted to pour his heart out to someone. A person who wouldn't take advantage of his revelation. Nor would tease him or judge him. Someone whom he could trust. He was hesitant for a while. He liked to show her that he is strong. But this was his vulnerable side. But then he thought he had already shown her his stubborn and shameless side. She had handled it fine. So may be its fine to show her his vulnerability as well.Samudra sighed and came closer to her.Samudra: "Tanisi, I am disturbed. It was an emotionally charged court day today. I announced judgements for two traitors. I lost my only family today. And I was just going through my life so far. My own uncle murdered my father, poisoned and killed my mother. He had tried to get me assasinated. But my ill fate I am still alive.."Tanisi was horrified. Samudra's last sentence made her heart ache. She panicked and instinctively closed his mouth. Concern and worr
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Tanisi snuggled up to him. Samudra was extremely happy, but was still not willing to let go of punishing Tanisi. He kept thinking and suddenly a wicked idea propped up into his head.He loosened his embrace and looked into her eyes by lifting her chin up with his index finger and said, " My Love, what a wonderful day today is. I got to play naughty around you early morning, got into an adventure, and now got a love confession. Hmmm... Very good. However, as you said nobody should misuse power. Hence, you too cannot forego your punishment. You dared to defy me again, forgetting I am the Emperor of the Land. How dare you ignore me? You should have praised my efforts, instead you thanked God; you should have followed me back to check if I was hurt or if I needed anything, you didn't. On top of it, you joined hands with Naksha to make me feel envious and stood cuddling Bahu?! I think I have been too lenient towards you. Before I fell in love with you, Naksha didn't dare to play a
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Tanisi, opened and closed her mouth few times. Words forsake her. She was not able to think coherently due to the panic that rose in her earlier and now the embarrassment of pouring her heart out. Samudra: "Calm down Tanisi. Tell me what you wanted to talk about." Tanisi suddenly felt as though her thoughts had strung together. She spoke. Tanisi: "I wanted to talk about two things. First about Pradyumna and Naksha." Samudra was so disappointed, his face said it all. He had hoped she would speak about what he wanted to hear so desperately. But he quickly regained his composure and looked keenly at her as though saying go ahead. Tanisi: "I think Pradyumna likes Naksha. I don't know how it is in your society. But you asked her to move on which I suppose indicates she can remarry. Am I correct?" Samudra: "Yes, you are correct and that is what I meant. I saw Pradyumna's smile being warm towards her. I realized he probably loves her. Naksha
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