"Don't think too much princess. I told you, i am ready to wait. I don't want to force you. I don't want your body only, i want your approval with happiness and love too. And your health is more important than anything else." Raksheet tried to convince Ira that he is ready to wait and she don't have to feel guilty because he know his wife always blame herself and feel guilty for not being ready for a physical relationship.
Where on the other hand, Raksheet don't want his wife to feel pressured or feel that it's her duty to serve her husband well, she should fulfill his desires no matter what. He want Ira's geniune approval to have a healthy and happy relation. And if he have to wait for it, no matter how long, he is ready to wait.
"I know." Ira whispered,
"Why? Isn't it too early than we planned? You yourself said that he should learn more. Then what changed your mind?" Abhiveera asked, sitting on his chair in his office while Raksheet and Ashwant sitting infront of him on the other side of the table.
"I said that one year ago." Raksheet replied. "He was too childish and trouble maker back then. So i thought he need more time to understand his duties and responsibilities to become a commander. But i didn't realised in this one year, he has become so mature and responsible. He became serious about his goal, his dream of becoming commander of Jwalana's army. The changes i saw in his attitude and dedication in this few months, is impressive and trustworthy."
He added "And, one more thing, i want to guide him. I want him to become commander as soon as I become king. So that I can guide him and he will work under my supervision. If we let him continue like this, he will not be able to realise what a commander have to do, tha sacrifices, the hardwork and the pain a commander have to bear."
"Hmm....i think Raksheet is right." Ashwant commented "I have seen too, how Ahil is making efforts to become powerful and deserving to become commander. Actually, his mother is worried for his health. He is working day and night without caring about his health. He sleeps late at night and wakes up early in the morning. Sometimes he even forgets his food. Can you believe? Ahil forgets to have his food!"
Abhiveera chuckled. It's really unbelievable that the foodie Ahil kumar forgets to have his food. The spoiled brat has grown up and trying to become a mature and powerful commander.
"Are you sure about it Raksheet? I mean, you have thought about it carefully right? You sure you want us to hold his commander ceremony on your coronation day, right? Because we didn't informed other kingdoms about it so it would be a bit complicated to explain it to them." Abhiveera asked to confirm one more time so that he can prepare himself to answer others questions on coronation day. He already have Ira's responsibility to look after and now, he got one more.
After rethinking about his decision, Raksheet spoke "Yes. I am sure. And don't worry grandfather. I know you already have to think about Ira's introduction to Jwalana's people and others. And now you have to inform them about Ahil's unannounced commander ceremony too. But don't worry, i will help you in it. I will announce Ahil's commander ceremony and i will answer all the questions our guests wants to ask. After all, i will become the official king at that time so it will be my duty to worry about Ira and Ahil's matter and the sharp questions that will raise on them or on our family or kingdom."
Raksheet want to assure his grandfather that he don't have to worry about anything. He will manage everything and will take care of all the problems that may appear in future because of his sudden decision of holding Ahil's commander ceremony on his coronation day. He know his grandfather is already worried thinking about Ira and upon that he asked him to do something more troublesome.
"Yes father, don't think too much." Ashwant said "I am here too, i will take care of it. You don't have to answer to anyone's question. We are here to answer them. If anyone have any problem with our decision, they should ask me or Raksheet as I am the king in present and Raksheet will be their future king. You are a majesty who don't need to answer someone's silly and pointless questions. I know some of our guests will try to make troubles and will try to incite people against us. We better ignore them."
Ashwant held his both hand tightly in anger. There are some people who don't want Jwalana to get any respect and success. They just want it to get vanished from the map of Dhrattak Empire. They want to occupy all the territory, all the money and resources Jwalana has earned from years of hardwork.
Abhiveera took a deep breath before speaking "I feel more relaxed whenever I see you both taking my burden away. I hope Ahil will learn it from you and help you relieve your burden too."
"Father, are you sure you can travel? You don't have to go to Jwalana if you are not feeling well. I will attend the coronation on your behalf. You don't have to force your body. Your face is already looking pale and you are even getting exhausted easily now a days! What happened to you all of a sudden? You were all healthy and energetic two weeks ago!" Dhishva asked, sitting next to his father on his bed, holding his hand tightly.
He was having the concern on his face with his worried eyes staring at his father for answer. He have noticed that his father's health is slowly deteriorating but he don't know why. His father is a strong and energetic person who recovers easily and in a short time if he gets injured. Then what caused his father lay down on his bed like this, sick and looking pale?
Viraaj chuckled and straighten his posture "You are worring for nothing, son. I am alright! I can travel easily." He held Dhishva's hand and patted it "No need to worry. And i want to go to Jwalana. I have promised Ira i will spend more time with her than last time. She must be waiting for me, for us. I don't want to break my promise."
Dhishva shook his head, feeling displeased. "Why you had to promise her? And she is not a kid to be upset if you broke your promise! You yourself says that she is a 'mature', 'sensible' and 'understanding' person than she should understand that you are sick and can't travel. You can't go to Jwalana." He tried to convince his father to drop the plan of attending coronation and rest in his palace. He should care about his health more than his promise. Dhishva don't want his father to ignore his health just to see his beloved granddaughter who have already left their family and will not think about them.
"Dhishva, i told you, 'I' want to see my granddaughter. I miss her and may be my health will improve if i meet her. Why you want to keep me away from her? Don't you want me to get well soon?" Viraaj know his son will never do that can hurt his feelings. He know how much Viraaj love his granddaughter and how relax and happy he feels whenever Ira is in his embrace. And may be that can improve his health for real.
"Father! Why would I think that?! I will never!" Dhishva said anxiously. He don't want his father to think that he is not a good son who want him to get sick more. He do really love his father and want him to recover soon. And if Ira is the cure of his sickness, he will not think twice to take him to meet her.
He clicked his tongue in annoyance "Ok, If you want to go to Jwalana and meet Ira, if you would feel better after meeting her, i will take you there. But you have to take care of your health." Dhishva surrendered infront of his father for sake of his health. But on one condition that he have to take care of his health so that he can recover quickly.
"Ok, as you say." Viraaj was already feeling relieved when he heard that he can go to Jwalana and meet his granddaughter. His son finally gave him permission to travel to meet Ira. He was so excited that the bright smile that appeared after his son's permission, never left his face.
"Father, have some soup. It have some medicines in it that will help you recover." Daksha brought a bowl of soup and came towards Viraaj.
But Viraaj's wife, Sadhya was standing next to him. She snatched the tray from Daksha and sat down next to her husband. Showing all the love and concern that can make her husband trust that she love him a lot and will always be with her. Which is a lie for sure. She is with Viraaj just for his wealth and power. She don't care if he lives or die as long as she can spend his wealth and power.
Veer and Veera were standing next to their mother, watching their family drama. Veera don't care about what is happening in her family. She just don't want their plan of attending coronation to get cancelled. She is excited to attend the coronation so that she can meet some young and good-looking princes', may be more powerful than Ira's husband and wealthy too.
She can impress them with her charm and good looks and if one of them gets attracted by her beauty, she can get married to him and can be a queen, just how Ira does. She is useless but still she caught attention of Jwalana's king and became crown prince's wife. Veera is much better than her, she is the princess everyone admire. She is her father's beloved daughter and he will do anything for her so there is no way anyone can reject her.
Where on the other side, Veer was having a severe look. His arms were crossed over his chest and he was staring at his grandfather continuously. His heart was beating fast inside his chest that he can feel it. He gulped and clenched his jaw while breathing heavily.
"Tomorrow is the biggest day for our family and Jwalana. And i don't want to give anyone any reason to ruin our happiness or create any fuss." Abhiveera said. "And we should discuss about ceremony before it start." He said to Ira, Raksheet and Ahil who were sitting infront of him, listening to him carefully. Tomorrow's ceremony is going to be complicated and all of them have to keep the situation in their hold. If they loose their grip at least a little bit, their rivals or some problematic guests will try to create problems for them which would be very hard to solve.