The Betrayal Story - Part 1

Note - This is story of love and betrayal set in 16th century in fictitious city in Rajasthan

It was season of burning summer mornings and cool nights at Rawalgarh. The citizens of Rawalgarh were waiting patiently for their famous king, Amar Singh Rawal. They had received the news from the king's loyal messenger that he was victorious in the battle he fought against the tormenting neighbor king Jai Singh and saved the city from his clutches. They weren't bothered about the scorching heat and the sweat staining their rich embroidery clothes. They only wanted to welcome their king whom they regard as God.

A vast desert was located 1000 km away from the city. It took one week for the king and his troupe to complete their journey towards their city. They were almost nearby. The king and his commander in chief spoke about the battle during their journey. The commander in chief gave him the update on citizens of his rival's city, cremation of dead soldiers as per rituals as well as status of his rival's younger brother, Vijay Singh, who ran away in between of ongoing battle - he had died due to heat stroke as per updates sent by his spies.

The update was false. Vijay didn't die. He had fooled the spies of Amar Singh into believing he had died. He had held his breath for few minutes until the spies had gone. He had planned to join hands with the deadly crusader , Rashid Sheikh. Rashid had conquered the powerful Ranas located at the north of Rajastan. Rawalgarh was on top of his list of conquest. He had tried several times to attack the city. He failed due to Amar Singh's undefeatable army and his strong allies. Now he was on lookout for pawn he could use against Amar Singh. He finally found one after receiving several letters from Vijay to join hands with him.

He didn't pay any heeds to prince of small kingdom until he heard about the infamous battle between prince's brother and his rival. He also learnt that Vijay had ran away from the battle and was coming to meet him. He waited eagerly for his arrival. He wanted to know how Vijay could help him succeed in his conquest.

Amar Singh Rawal arrived at his city. He was welcomed grandly by his citizens. The citizens , young and old exclaimed, "Victory to our king !" There was sounds of victory and celebrations in the city. The city and royal palace was decorated with marigolds and jasmine flowers. His two queens waited eagerly with the silver plates decorated with lighted diyas , flowers and small container contained vermilion. 

He arrived at the palace. Each queen offered him aarti and welcomed him with a smile. Everyone were overjoyed with the presence of his king. He was back home finally.

(To be continued)