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The Sultan's Bride
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2024-10-29 19:42:56GULAAB POV
"Princess,"
An attendee stopped in front of me struggling for air as she came running to me.I quickly stood up from bed."What he asked for?" I asked, my eyes big and alert."Princess, he asked for you as the gift from his highness," She informed lowering her gaze.My heart beats raced insanely as I insert my feet in footwear, to run."But, The King can deny," She reminded me thinning her eyebrows."He will kill everyone then," I stated and pulled my skirt slightly up to run.Coming out of my chamber, running through the galleries of Palace, I shamelessly entered the Royal Court and Interrupted."I am ready,"It was like, I was on the verge of losing my consciousness because of this running and the weakness, I got from my last failed attempt of suicide.I focused on my breathing and looked through my veil at the person who asked for me as a gift in exchange for his deed of saving my brother.His height was way taller than mine. His body was well built like a warrior, broad shoulders, stoned body but I couldn't see his face because my face was covered with the veil.All I knew was I couldn't deny what he asked because he was the King and he did hold power to smash everyone and I didn't want it at any cost."What the hell are you saying Gulaab? You know he is our Enemy and belongs to the different territory and Religion." My brother came to me.\I looked at him. I couldn't tell and explain anything to him. I couldn't tell the reason to him. The tears fell off my eyes."I know Bhai saheb. But, please try and understand. I want to marry him...Please!" I begged him. My heart was crying aloud with the fact that that man could do anything to get what he wanted.I never saw him, I didn't know him, I didn't know his name even but all I knew was his intentions and in no conditions, I could let him win.If I was the cost of saving my brother, then I would pay for it."What happened? Gulaab, Why suddenly? If you want to get married. We can find a Prince of our culture and the one whom I Know Better." My brother looked concerned and unhappy with what I said."No, no, no, no Bhai Saheb! Please try and understand. Please don't say 'No' to the proposal. I am begging you Bhai Saheb!" I literally begged him and a trail of tears escaped my eye.This was it, I crossed all the limits of shame by accepting the proposal in the Royal Court but I couldn't deny the Proposal."Are you Sure? Gulaab! Do you want this marriage? You are not doing all this because of anger?" He asked me again with a slow and concerned voice taking me to a corner of the Royal Court.I was the daughter of the King who was sitting on the throne right now, I was the sister of the Prince of our Empire. I was a damn Princess but completely helpless at that moment. I couldn't even tell my family."Bhai Saheb! Am I looking Angry to you?" I held his hands and my voice trembling and scared as if my next breath depends on this."Gulaab, Is there anything I should know?" He asked again.I looked at him, my eyes pleading and I muttered."Bhai Saheb, Please try and understand, I WANT TO GET MARRIED TO THIS PERSON,"1628, Mahabaleshgarh. The most powerful and rich Empire of Entire Hind was enjoying its royalty peacefully. Their royalty and dominance were crying aloud on all the other empires as they haven't lost any war in the past fifty years. The ruthless King and Prince considered being the most unkind when it comes to finishing their Enemies.
But, little did they know was nothing about a vast conspiracy that was taking birth behind their backs. They were happily conducting their royal meeting on this day. As it was a bright, sunny day and they had a visitor in their Empire too, Sultan Rafiq Sulaiman
Sultan has traveled miles from Arab to Hind and in an incident saved the prince of Mahaleshgarh from a group of dacoits. And for that, King of Mahableshgarh requested him to ask for something in return. Sultan's face was high when he demanded something in front of everyone in the Royal court meeting, unpredictable to anyone.
When they were thinking of money, gold, ornaments, any palaces he asked for the pride of Mahabaleshgarh and the heart of Prince Rajvardhan.
He said aloud.
'Iss
registan me hamaraGulaabutna hi namumkinhaijitnasookhe me sharab ka...Lekin ab Kyuki...
Mehfil me Gulaab or Sharab
dono hi Maujoodhai to janab... Waqt ho chala haihamarenikaahkeSailaab ka'Everyone stood up and a lot of swords came out of sheath as he finished his poetic proposal. He would have been killed by now as he asked for something Precious and something that was considered to be proud of Mahabaleshgarh. Princess Gulaab... Daughter of King and sister of Prince Rajvardhan.
He asked for a wedding with Mahabaleshgarh's princess.
She was a sensitive, innocent, and broken child of the king. She was precious, delicate, and a baby for his brother. She was a beautiful, less talkative, and hurt princess of Mahabaleshgarh.
People of the Empire hadn't seen her very much as she became introverted after an incident happened in her life. She didn't possess any power to trust anyone easily. She was afraid of betrayal, hate, and heartbreak. Her name means Rose and her situation best describes a Bleeding Rose.
While on other hand, Sultan Rafiq was something like a puzzle. His heart, peace, solace, focus, and dedication were on only becoming the king of two continents Arab and Hind. The idea he had for ruling over the hind was to kill the Prince and king of Mahabaleshgarh either in a war, in family politics, or by any other means.
His life was straight as his goal was clear. He never loved, cared, or stayed with his family. His mind and fingers were so sharp that he could have easily done what he thought without even letting anyone know, but.
There was someone, who got the hint and pulled her skirt a little up to run fastly as much as she could. The noise of her anklet bells filled the galleries of Mahabaleshgarh as she ran from her chamber to the Royal Court.
She heard the proposal from a distance and climbed the stairs of the court quickly. She didn't think twice, she didn't process the whole thing properly. The only thing that seemed right to her was a "yes".
She said aloud.
" Yes, I am ready"
Everyone was shocked. No one could believe and able to understand the reason behind the proposal of the sultan and the acceptance of the Princess.
The king couldn't deny it because now it was about the words he uttered. Now it was about the promise of giving something he just made a few moments ago.
No one could say anything now.
And there was one person who was standing more than shocked, sultan Rafiq. He didn't even know her, never saw her and his face clearly said that his plan was flipped by the princess.
The whole Empire got busy in preparation for their princess's wedding but the only princess knew what she thought and what made her say yes.
Saying yes could mean death, torture, hate, rape, or anything else. She didn't know what life was waiting for her ahead. She made herself ready to travel far away from her Empire to his and the reason was still not known to anyone.
This is the journey of Princess Gulaab from Mahabaleshgarh to the sultan's reign. She wasn't aware of what the sultan has thought for her, she wasn't aware of how she would be treated there. She didn't know anything about the sultan but she was aware of one thing. She knew that she was the only one who could save her brother and her Empire.
She was already broken and all she cares for her was nothing. She was someone whom death couldn't scare anymore. She became a venomous bleeding Rose and the sultan definitely hate Roses.
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The Sultan's Bride   1 ~ Getting Married to Sultan
GulaabPOVAfter the last ritual, we were announced as the married couple. The weather was slightly chilly, so do my eyes were frozen. They were expecting me to cry but nothing they could understand about my concern. The person sitting beside me didn't know what vermilion really means and nor do the nuptial chain."Now, you two take the blessings of your elders," The priest said.I stood up and walked towards my parents. I couldn't see clearly as I was wearing the long veil. My mother hugged me and I could hear her crying. My tears were nowhere to be found. All I was worried about was something big.My father, The former King of Mahabaleshgarh blessed me with some beautiful words, that I heard al
The Sultan's Bride   2 ~ Wedding Night
Gulaab POVI was standing still and frozen when he entered the Tent. He tied curtains once the attendees left the place. My eyes were darted on his every move. He walked towards the bed removing his overcoat of maroon colour and throwing it on the couch he lied on the bed.His hand was resting under his head as he asked aloud making me shiver in fear."To... Kya naam hai aapka?""So... What's your name hnn?" He said in an evil tone.He knew my name and all he was doing was making me uncomfortable.I kept calm and didn't answer anything.
The Sultan's Bride   3 ~ Traveling to his Empire
GulaabPOV "Begum..." He called. I ignored him and turned on my heels to walk away from there, the faster I could. Suddenly, I felt someone pulling my dupatta. I turned and my sight fell on the tanned hand holding the hem of the fabric. His fingers were long and he had slightly long baby hairs on his arms. His arms were toned and biceps strong. I could see muscles near his shoulder as he had untanned skin there. His chest was bare, pure manly and beasty. His masculine body was the best example of a perfect body. While I was busy registering his features, he pulled my dupatta in a jerk and I lost my balance almost falling over him. He held my waist and pulled me closer. I tried to protest his hold but it was strong. His smile was growing wide looking at me and I knew why was he happy. He understood my discomfort and doing it purposely to irritate me. "Leave me" I said looking into his eyes.
The Sultan's Bride   4 ~ A Huge Risk
GulaabPOV I woke up and we all started our journey as usual. I had become tired of traveling now. It was exhausting as I never traveled this much. Finally, we were only a day away from the kingdom. I was sitting in my palanquin and as usual, peeking through a small space in curtains. The convoy was very huge and all I could see was an army in black. Suddenly my sight fell on something visible in the direction of the horizon. It was the time of the evening and I could see the redness in the clouds. The area seemed like a desert and it had a clear sky. The sun was setting behind a vast architectural structure which was covering till my sight was allowing me to. It had huge towers and there was a round Gumbad over it too. It seemed like a very huge kingdom where almost a whole village could live easily. While I was looking there, I realized the sand now became huge stones and the path was like climbing a slan
The Sultan's Bride   5 ~ A Bath together
GulaabPOV I stepped inside the Hammam and the sight amazed me a lot. It was so huge and the first thing was the stairs in front. I stepped down from them and then realized suddenly that my anklets were creating sound. I quickly shut the door behind me. I stepped down from the stairs and kneeled down to remove my anklets. I didn't know where to keep them as I couldn't wear them here. I quickly hide them behind the round pillar that was on the left side of me. I looked raking my eyes from here and then I realized that I was standing in a small gallery. There was a wall on both of my sides and I took a few steps forward. All I could see in front were huge stairs. I walked towards them and I took steps to climb the stairs slowly. I was alone and it was horrifying me inside. The Hammam was properly brightened and I could see that its sunlight but I wondered from where that sunlight was coming from. I clim
The Sultan's Bride   6 ~ The Nikaah Ceremony
Sultan's POV "Leave me, Plea-" I suddenly placed my palm on her mouth as I heard the light sound of anklets. I straighten my head back and pulled her down, allowing her to stand well. Suddenly the door opened and I looked at the Zeenat standing far away from me on the stairs. "Sultan, we can't find Choti begum anywhere. I don't know where she went. Nagma asked her to enter her Hammam but she is nowhere to be seen now." She said in a breathe and I noticed tears in her eyes. "Don't worry, Zeenat... she will be here... somewhere" I try to say. "And you don't run like that," I ordered. "Okay..." She said weakly and went back from there. I lowered my gaze back to her. She was the most indisciplined and mannerless person I had ever seen on earth. My inner instincts were crying aloud to kill her and sent her dead body back to her father. "I will see you tonight," I said dangerously and left her w
The Sultan's Bride   7 ~ Begum Begging to Sultan
Sultan POVI entered my chamber after opening the huge red door and the first thing I noticed was that It had a different kind of fragrance and lights. The whole chamber was lighting a bit more. There were enormous light lamps that were upbringing the beauty of the chamber and then my sight noticed the decoration.The whole chamber was decorated with flowers of sunflowers, mogra, tulip, and whatnot. There was a huge pot of water in front on which flower petals were placed and light lamps were swimming on the surface. Both the chandeliers were lighting so beautifully and the whole chamber had a different kind of brightness.Moving forward my sight fell on the bed, it was covered with curtains and I pulled the ropes to part the curtains aside. My sight fell on the decorated bed. It has lots of flower petals and it had so mesmerizing smell.But, the person I might be seeing by now wasn't there. I looked here and there and then my sight fell
The Sultan's Bride   8 ~ The Love Bites
GulaabPOV Unknown to my situation. That was the best thing that could describe my situation perfectly. My lashes felt so heavy to push up and I almost cried in pain when I try to move my neck. My head felt heavy and I try to open my eyes. My hand was resting on someone's naked back and so do my head. I straightened my neck and forced my lashes to open properly. The sight was slightly blurred in front of me and I noticed my hands. I didn't have bangles, rings or anything in my hand. I looked beside me and the sight made the rug swept through my feet. It was the sultan lying half-naked weighing on his chest and facing another direction. Suddenly, I felt the shoulder of my blouse going low. My blouse felt loose and I instantly felt scared. Oh My God! Tears started to erupt in my eyes when I noticed myself properly. No jewelry at all. Loose hair strands, no nosering, earrings, bangles nothing as if
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The Sultan's Bride   61 ~ Epilogue
Gulaab POVPulling the ropes of the horse, my back crashed into his chest as the horse neighed.I laughed feeling excited and nervous at the same time. The horse started walking slowly initially. I felt like bouncing a little on its back."He likes you," Sultan stated keeping her chin on my shoulder the way he always does.I laughed and increased the speed of it. It started running and the trees standing along the path felt like running with us. My hair strands flew in the air along with the speed.I focused on the path as I never saw this much speed."It's amazing," I declared.
The Sultan's Bride   60 ~ Back to Sultanate
Gulaab POVThe time flew like birds and finally, the day of our departure arrived.I was feeling sad that I had to leave my home once again but this time there was peace and happiness inside me. The much I was sad about leaving my home the much I was excited about going back to Sultanate.The Sultan seemed slightly busy with my brother in some political talks. When I came here in hurry I was worried about my brother but now I wasn't anymore.He had turned twenty-six two days ago which means he was now completely safe according to the fortuneteller.I asked the attendees to pack all their belongings. Maa Saheb gave so many gifts and she also asked to take some attende
The Sultan's Bride   59 ~ Sultan Liked What Begum Did
Gulaab POVI came back to my chamber after a long and tiring day.The celebration was literally grand and the smile on Bhai Saheb and Bhabhi Saheb was beautiful.Just the much I was happy spending my time, here in my Empire, I was worried that I wasn't giving enough time to Sultan.I walked past the various parts of chamber and saw him lying on the bed with a book in his hands.My steps turned slow as I marched closer to see what was he reading. It was a random book on politics.He looks undisturbed as he might haven't noticed me yet.I walked closer to him and unt
The Sultan's Bride   58 ~ The Laughing Rose
Sultan POVShe blushed hard and lied on the bed.I leaned in to kiss her forehead and muttered."You should know and understand how much you are special to me,"She blinked and I continued."Get Dressed!,"She knitted her eyebrows but sat up without questioning me. She went from there, wrapping herself in a cloth. While I wore my clothes sitting there.I ordered an attendee to bring the dinner for her when she was busy dressing.The moment she came back to the bed, the attendee also presented with the dinner
The Sultan's Bride   57 ~ Sixteen Days of Punishments
Gulaab POVI had to do something.I washed my tears as if was useless to waste my time on crying. I really had messed up this time and I needed to reap what I sowed. I knew he was upset with me. His face told me everything, not just upset he was hurt because of me. I never saw that.Why the hell I didn't realise it before. I mean the way he turned soft and begging for my forgiveness when he thought that he had forced himself on me was clearly the evidence to show that how much he care for me, how much he loves me. Why the hell did you behave Stupid, Gulaab?I cursed myself as I went to my chamber to plan something.I start with a list of the things he likes. I took o
The Sultan's Bride   56 ~ You have to earn it Back
Gulaab POV"It's alright, I would like to stay alone for some time and she can stay here for the lifetime,"His words pierced my heart.Honestly, I didn't know what to believe or what not? And how the hell he was already here? It took me almost a month to reach there and when I open my eyes I just found him right in front of my eyes.Did he already attack us?If this was so cased then why everyone was so calm and smiling.I lifted my gaze to Maa Saheb, she was looking fine that means he didn't attack us. Then why was he here already?I didn't say anything when he w
The Sultan's Bride   55 ~ Sultan Angry with Begum
Sultan POV"Begum!,"I called aloud reaching her chamber.Only I knew how those fifteen days passed without her. My lips curved in a smile as I was hiding a gift for her behind my back. But, where was she?"Begum?"I called again walking inside, checking in the dressing room.Her chamber seems silent, clean as if it was untouched.Had something happened? I doubted."Gulaab?" I called again.But there was no answer from anywhere. I walked outside to check in the g
The Sultan's Bride   54 ~ Begum Leaves Sultanate
Gulaab POVMy fingers trembled to hold the letter. I read it again to understand it properly.Rafiq Bhaijaan,This is to inform you that, I have prepared the army as you said. I am waiting for your order to make it depart to the Hind.Ibrahim SultanI couldn't believe it. I fell to my knees and tears started falling down my eyes.My heart shattered into the pieces as the moment we spent together came into my vision."Begum, what happened?"Nagma asked and I cried aloud.
The Sultan's Bride   53 ~ The separation after Love
Gulaab POVI woke up from the deep sleep when I heard the light snoring travelling in my ear.I lifted my gaze to realise that Sultan was sleeping beside me. His bicep below my head as the pillow and he was lying flat on his back.I turned to face him.He was lying half naked. His bulky chest was doing up and down with the intake of every breathe. The curves of his abs visible as the blanket lying below his abdomen. He shifted his face to me and I shivered.He was still sleeping.Unknowingly, I was staring at his godly body. My eyes raked to his face. His hair messed up and long lashes closed looking devilishly hot.
