Episode 25: The Life & Exploits of Princess Amodini
Satya felt dizzy. Memories of Amritambu surged through her mind, adding to the existing turmoil. The line between reality and fantasy blurred.
She was back in Amritam palace. Headmaid Sulochana bent over her with a smile urging her to wake up. The old woman was dressed in a light-blue, uniform sari, looking younger and happier.
Familiar faces met her in the passageways as she walked through the palace she’d once called home. The servants and guards were more like family.
Warrior Madhava, her teacher, met her in the training hall, ready to give her a new lesson on single combat.
Nandini visited her in the afternoon, asking about her lessons and her well-being. She was the beloved princess of Amritambu all over again.
Then, the scene changed.
At the southern exit of the palace, Sulochana and Madhava led her away from Nandini. She clung to her sister’s arms, pleading with her to let her stay in vain.
Nandini looked on in silence, a deep sadness prevailing in her kind eyes. She tore away from Sulochana and Madhava. She rushed into Nandini’s arms hiding her sobbing face into her sister’s bosom.
The scent of sandalwood brought Satya crashing back to the present. Deep rhythmic breathing rumbled against her ear. To her dismay, she realised her head was not resting on her beloved elder sister’s chest.
Her eyes flew open. She tried to pull away. Two muscular arms held her in a gentle, but firm grip. She looked up and her breath hitched in her throat.
The young general looked down at her, deep candid concern reflecting from his blazing, amber-coloured eyes. Their noses were just inches apart.
Both blushed in embarrassment and parted.
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