Suddenly, Jalal got up from his cha

Suddenly, Jalal got up from his chair and took off Jodha's veil (Ghoonghat) and told her that we do not have custom for queens to put long veil and today everyone is here to see you, so there is no need to cover your face.

Jodha felt a little shy in front of everyone, she lowered her eyes. From the corner Rukaiya was watching at Jalal and his actions, she got surprised to see him changes in his behavior. He never entered in the court or Jashan with any of his queens. He took off her veil in front of everyone which surprised not only Rukaiya but everyone in the hall.

One by one, everyone gave lots of gifts and blessings to the couple. Rukaiya also came to wish Jodha and Jalal. Seeing Rukaiya Jalal got up from his chair and introduced Rukaiya to Jodha and told Jodha that she is Begum-e-Khaas, you need to learn from her all the rules and laws for begums.

Jodha sarcastically replied "Sure I would try my best to fulfill my wife's duty Shenshah."

Rukaiya had so many questions in her mind about Jodha and she glanced at Jalal with all questions?

Jalal looked at her with comfort that he will answer her questions soon?

It was time for final ritual of sweet exchange... announcement made by maulvi that Jodha begum will feed Badshah Jalaludin Mohamad.

Jodha took sweet from the plate and slowly forwarded her hand near his mouth.

Jalal held Jodha's hand and ate the entire piece while looking at her wickedly. Every one clapped and blessed the couple then another announcement made, Shenshah will feed his begum now.

After hearing this announcement, Jodha got shocked and alarmed, she was fasting and she didn't know what to do... She knew if she refuses now, Jalal will get really mad at her for insulting him in front of so many people and will punish her more but for her religion and belief comes first... she decided to fight for herself...

Jodha said in very low tone "Shenshah, I cannot eat sweet."

Jalal gazed at her with anger and told her in whisper "Don't you dare to insult me and you better not create drama in front of people otherwise you will be very sorry for your action."

Jodha with panicky tone replied "Shenshah, you can kill me but I will not eat no matter what happens, you have punished me, not to do Krishna's puja today and I don't eat anything without Prayer. So I cannot eat today. Do whatever you want to do. I am ready for all consequence" then she stared at him with fury.

Jalal's anger boiled up, he clutched his hands to control his anger, he very well knew she will not eat at any cost; he had already experienced her stubbornness.

Everyone was waiting for Jalal to feed Jodha... Jalal got up from his chair and called up Rukaiya begum and fed her sweet. Everyone was so shocked to see this.

Jalal said looking at everyone "No matter how many times I marry, my first wife deserves this sweet." Then he announced loudly function is finished and looked back at Jodha with fuming anger and pointedly said in a thick tone "Begum Jodha, let's go, function is finished."

Seeing his fuming angry face, Jodha got shivered and without any argument she started to walk with him. They both were quietly going towards Jodha's palace. Jalal walked rapidly and Jodha tried to catch up with his pace, but due to fasting, she felt weak and felt like she is going to faint in any moment. In low tone she said "Shehenshah" and lost her conscious, she was about to fall but Jalal catches her on time and Shouted out loud "Jodhaaa!!!!" He carried her in his arms and took her to his room and told a maid to call Hakima. Jalal sprinkled some water on Jodha's face. She came back to her senses and opened her eyes and saw Jalal with awfully worried face, holding her hand. Jodha took away her hand from his hand.

Jalal asked caringly "Jodha begum, how are you feeling now? You need to drink some water and eat something, why are you punishing yourself? You have not eaten anything for 4 days."

Jodha got surprised to hear concern about her from him. She laughed cynically and snapped back at him "Oh... Heartless Shenshah is worried for his begum, don't worry I will not die that easily, you will get enough chances to take your revenge."

Jalal realized that he was showing his concern to her, so to cover-up his anxiety he replied "Jodha begum hum appna farz nibha rahe the, hamari zimmedari ko hum bakhubi samjhte hain, yahi cheez kisi bandi ke saath hoti to ham wahi karte jo abhi aapke saath kar rahe hain, hum jante hai aap rajput hai itni jaldi marne valo me se nahi hai." ( "Jodha Begum I was just following my duties , I very well know about my responsibilities , if such thing had happened to any of the servants , then also I would have done the same thing which I am doing for you. I know you are a Rajput and will not die so easily... unfortunately I will have to bear your burden for long.")

Till then Hakima came and Jalal got up from the bed and waited for hakim to check Jodha.

He asked the hakima "how is she doing?"

Hakima said calmly "Shenshah, nothing to worry, she is fine but very weak. She needs to eat something soon."

Jalal knew she is not going eat until she does her prayer in the morning. It was very late and Jalal didn't want to send her back to her chamber in this state. Jalal replied "Hakima Sahiba, thank you, I will take care of her tonight."

PRECAP: Message arrives that Raja Bharmal and Rani Mainavati are coming to Agra for pag fere rasam.

Next chapter is to be posted monday!