THE RULERS OF KHANSAAR ( slow updates )

Varadha is deeply engrossed in his thoughts when he heard a knock on his door. He is currently sitting in the middle of the room in which he talks with people who comes to the palace for meeting him. He looked up and saw Baba.

Varadha : Baba ! 

Baba gave a warm smile and walked inside. 

Varadha : Why you are knocking the door Baba ? You don't have to take my permission. You are like my father.

Baba patted his shoulder and Varadha helped him to sit down.  Baba didn't say anything but looked at him with a observing expression.

Baba : Varadha ! I know that you are worried because of the new responsibilities and unexpected circumstances that you have faced. But keep one thing in your mind child ! 

Baba observed Varadha and spoke again, 

Baba : Never leave Deva and Aarathi in any situation. They are your biggest strength.

Varadha didn't understand why Baba is telling that now. He wondered why baba is thinking that he would leave them. 

Varadha : No Baba ! I'll never leave them. Even death can't separate me from Aarathi or Deva. Why you are saying that now Baba ? 

Baba : You will understand that soon my child ! I don't know if i'll be there to help you in making a good decision. So, I am telling you. Life won't be easy if you don't have your must beloved and trusted people beside you. You can't find the love , affection , trust and support that they provide from others.

Varadha felt like there is more deeper meaning for Baba's words. Baba got up and left. Varadha glanced at the photo hanging on the wall. It was clicked on the day of his wedding with Aarathi. He is all smiles as he is posing with Aarathrika and Deva. He walked outside and saw Baachi who is walking towards him hurriedly.

Baachi : Anna ! 

Varadha : What happened raa ? 

Baachi seemed to tensed and worried.

Baachi : That Krishna Kumar is planning to leave khansaar. I don't know why but i am finding him extremely suspicious. May be he is the one who is involved with those kaparis who dared to smuggle our goods.

Varadha : What ? Who gave permission for him to leave ? What made you think that he is involved in that ? 

Baachi : If he had an intention to leave he would have left long back. But he is leaving now. Don't you think this is enough to feel suspicious about him ? Shall i drag him here anna ? 

Varadha : No ! Sometimes we should be respectful to people like him. Same like how we pamper an offering animal before offering it to mighty goddess.

Baachi : Hmm.

Varadha : Where is deva ? 

Baachi : I don't know anna. He is nowhere to be seen since morning.

Varadha : Where did he go ? Leave him ! Go and tell your vadhina that i want to talk with her. 

Baachi : Ok anna ! 

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Aarathi was sitting on a majestic chair placed in the garden. Few people are standing in-front of her by folding their hands. She is going through some files and occasionally glancing at the people standing in-front of her. Bilal is standing beside her. 

Aarathi : Ramaiah ! 

Her voice hinted anger and frustration. A man in his 60s came forward. He is trembling with fear because of the tone Aarathi used. 

Ramaiah : Madam ! 

Aarathi : I have seen a lot of difference in your transactions sheet. What made you spend 50 lakhs ? How did you gain that much courage ? 

Ramaiah :  I am sorry madam. I'm extremely sorry ! Please forgive me. 

He held her legs and begged her to forgive him.

Bilal dragged him aside. 

Aarathi : Where did this demeanour go while doing such thing ? 

Ramaiah : please madam ! Greed took over me. Pardon me ! 

Aarathi : Give 50 whips to him. If he is willing to pay 1 crore after that bring him back here.

Bilal : Ok vadhina ! 

Bilal dragged him out towards the area where they punish the offenders. Aarathi took a deep breath and continued to check the transactions sheet. She kept on reading it and dismissed the people who are honest. 

Baachi came there on his brother's order and saw his sister-in-law. He walked towards her.

Baachi : Vadhina ! 

Aarathi : Yes Baachi ! 

Baachi : Anna is calling you.

Aarathi : Tell him that i am busy ! 

Baachi : He wants to tell something it seems.

Aarathi : You know that i don't like repeating same words again. Tell him that i am busy.

Baachi : Ok ! 

Baachi went inside and searched for his brother. He bumped into Mythili and the book she is holding fell down.

Baachi : Sorry Akka ! 

Mythili : It's alright Baachi ! Why you are in such hurry ? For whom you are searching ?

Baachi : I am searching for Anna. Did you see him anywhere ? 

Mythili : No ! 

Baachi : Ok ! 

Mythili sighed in relief as Baachi didn't see the book she is holding. It's a handwritten book in which the history of Mannars is written. She covered the book with her pallu and walked towards Deva's room. She searched the library for hours and she suddenly found this book. She felt like this would be a great help for deva in his search. 

She knocked on his door but he didn't answer. She knocked the door and realised that he didn't lock the door. She peeked into the door to see if he is there inside. Suddenly he opened the door and they stood face to face. 

Deva : What do you want ? 

Mythili : I found this book in library. It's a handwritten book and i am unable to understand the script used to write it. Only the title of the book is written in our khansaar script.

Deva : Hmm.

Deva took the book and opened a random page. The book is written in arabic. He found it weird because according to his knowledge no one knows how to write arabic in khansaar.

Deva : This is arabic.

Mythili : can you read it ? 

Deva : No ! I'll find a translator.

Mythili : I have a friend who is from  Arab. We both went to same school over there in US. Shall i ask her for help ? 

Deva : Can you trust her ? 

Mythili : I will tell her that this is a random novel that i found.

Deva : Go to her place and get it done. 

Mythili : what ? 

Deva : yes ! Make her to orate it to you.

Mythili : So ? Am I supposed to leave khansaar now  ? 

Mythili asked in a panicked tone. Deva observed the change in her demeanour.

Deva : yes ! 

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