Maid brought food to Jodha and requ

Maid brought food to Jodha and requested her to eat now otherwise Shehenshah will get upset with her.

Jodha was surprised to hear this... Why this Jallad (devil) is trying to be nice to me?? There must be something in his mind???

Jodha arrogantly sent the food back and instructed the maid to let Jalal know that she will eat after finishing her prayer and tell Shenshah that I don't need any favors from him; I can order food for myself.

Jalal received the message from Jodha and got awfully angry; her rejection hurt his ego again, badly. How dare she disobey my orders, she will have to learn a lesson. He walked towards her tent fumingly and gazed at her with angry red eyes and then shouted "Jodha begum, what do you think of yourself? You are too arrogant, now it's time to teach you lesson manners; I am going to punish you for not obeying my order. Today you will not be allowed to do Kanah's pooja (prayer). This is your punishment for disrespecting me. You worry more about Kanah's pooja than my order, now you will know what Shenhshah's order means." He called and gave orders to the guards to watch Jodha begum and make sure she do not perform her Pooja, before Jodha could say even a word he walked out of her tent fumingly. This was a very big punishment for her. First time in her life she will not do kanah's pooja. So she decided not to eat or drink until she performs her pooja (prayer).

There was a big Jashan (function) and welcome celebration planned at the Agra Place for Jodha. It was a part of the customs of marriage. Rukaiya begum was happy because Jalal was coming back to Agra after many days. Jalal getting married or bringing women with him was not new to her. The only difference this time was he officially married a Rajput princess. As per his religion he could marry only 4 times in his life. Rukaiya and Jalal were best friends from their childhood. Rukaiya always loved Jalal but for Jalal she was his best friend, adviser and his chief wife. He didn't love her but she was very much important in his life. Rukaiya controlled all his begums and concubines and made sure all their needs were fulfilled. She was very good at politics and controlling power. Jalal discussed every difficult situation with her and took her advice. She was surprised when she came to know that Jalal had married Jodha officially as he never had any discussion with her.

Finally after three days of tiring journey they all reached Agra palace in the afternoon... Jodha's welcome was very grand. Palace was beautifully decorated, welcome music was going on, and bunch of Harem begums came out to see Jodha. Jodha and Jalal got blessings from elderly people for their wedding. Jodha did some of her Griha Pravesh ritual which annoyed Jalal and Mahamanga. But as Jalal had agreed on her conditions he didn't say anything...Jodha was feeling too tired, she wanted to rest since she hadn't eaten anything for 4 days now. She was deeply depressed and sad because she was not able to perform Kanah's prayer today.

Jalal kept Jodha's health condition secret from everyone, since he was at fault. When Hamida took off Jodha's Ghoonghat, she got shocked seeing her face. She also noticed bandages on her hands. She put her veil (ghoonghat) back and told everyone that Jodha begum needs to relax; she will see everyone today at the function.

Hamida knew something was not right. Something must have happened on the way. She looked at Jalal angrily with question mark on her face. Jalal was not able to see in her eyes... Seeing guilt in his eyes, Hamida decided to take Jodha to her palace.

She softly caresses on her head and asked with much care & concerns "Jodha, Are you all right??? Is everything okay?"

Jodha couldn't hold any more, she started crying like a small child... Hamida hugged her with love and said "I am like your mother, don't worry Jodha, I will always stay by your side. Don't feel that you are alone here. Anytime you feel sad or need something, just come to me my child."

After a brief pause she continued "I don't know what Jalal has done to you but let me tell you something, my son is not really a terrible person, he lost his father at a very young age and then he had to take care of the entire Sultanat in a very young age... day by day he became like a stone... He has gone through a lot of tough time and many betrayals have turned him into a heartless person but I have hope that one day you will bring my Jalal back. You are a very pure hearted and innocent person. You don't want anything from Jalal, everyone around him wants something from him, I am sure one day he will realize your purity." She hugged her again and kissed on her forehead and said "God bless you my child!!!" then she gave Jodha some Jewelry and outfit for Jashan which was picked by Jalal specially for Jodha and told her that a lot of important people are coming today to attend this Jashan so relax now and get ready in three hours for the function.

Jodha gratefully thanked her, she felt much more peaceful after talking to her.

As per routine, Jalal went to see Rukaiya begum first. Rukaiya was so happy to see Jalal that her tears came out. She hugged Jalal with passion and love but somehow Jalal was still lost and couldn't respond in the same way. His respond was too dry... Something was bothering him. But suddenly he realized what he was doing and hugged Rukaiya with same passion and asked her lovingly "How are you my dear? You are looking very beautiful as usual."

Rukaiya instantly knew something was different about Jalal today. She teasingly said " Badle Badle sarkar nazar aarahe hai" (You look like a different man Jalal)

Jalal crossly replied "Rukaiya, please don't bother me, it's nothing like that, just that I am too tired."

She asked seriously "Jalal, what happened, you do not look happy to see me, are you okay? Is everything good?"

Jalal replied masking his emotions "It's just that I was missing my best friend, nothing else." They talked to her about everything but not about Jodha. He didn't want to talk about Jodha with Rukaiya but even he didn't know why he was acting this way and hiding about her. He always shared everything with Rukaiya.

Jalal was now getting ready for the Jasahn but his heart was not at peace, he knew he had punished Jodha harshly, he knew how religious she is and he stopped her from doing her daily routine prayer. He was aware that it was really a very big punishment for Jodha but he was so angry at that time and whatever came in his mind he punished her with.

Jalal went to Jodha's room to talk to her. As soon as Moti saw Jalal she walked out of the room. Jodha didn't know that Jalal was in the room. Jalals eyes laid on her open backless blouse... her curvy back and spotless fair skin mesmerized him.

Jodha loudly called "Moti, where are you???

Jalal softly replied "Moti just went out."

Jodha realized Jalal's presence in her chamber, she turned to see him and at the same time she realized she was not wearing her chunni yet. She immediately grab chunni and covered herself.

Seeing Jodha's face expression Jalal smirked at her and asked "Can I help you with the dori Jodha begum?"

Jodha looked at him petulantly and replied "How dare you come in my chamber."

Jalal replied seriously "Jodha Begum, first of all, Remember... I don't like the word dare, You and your Amer has already seen my dare and second, what did you just say? 'how dare I come in you chamber' then listen; I can come to your chamber anytime I want. Maybe you are forgetting that I am your husband. Though I have promised you not to touch you, but I can come here whenever I wish to and you cannot stop me."

Jodha furiously said "Aap nirlaz hai" ("You are shameless.") She took her chunni and went in to the other room.

Jalal smirked seeing her anger, he waited for her in diwan.

Jodha got ready and came out...

Seeing her Jalal said to himself 'Ya Allah!!! Khuda ne isko badi fursat se banaya hai.' (Ya Allah!!! khuda has created you with lots of patience)

Jalal while gazing said dryly "Let's go Begum Jodha."

Everyone came to Jashan area and was now waiting for the couple to arrive. Loud announcement was made and Jalal and Jodha entered the big hall where Jashan was organized, everyone got up from their chair to respect the couple.

Jodha covered herself in long veil (ghoonghat). They both sat next to each other. It was a small seat for two...Jodha felt uncomfortable and hesitant sitting that close to Jalal.