Next day, Jalal received a message

Next day, Jalal received a message from Raja Bharmal and Rani Mainavati that they are coming to Agra for "Pag Phere Rasam" in 3 days. Jalal had no idea what this ritual was? He called the same hindu administrator to ask.

The hindu administrator explained to Jalal that after marriage the father of the girl takes her back to her house and after few days husband has to go and bring her back.

Jalal was confused and asked what the reason behind this custom was?

He explained that "parents want to make sure that their daughter is in good hands and if she has adjusted with her new family or not. Also in the beginning girls feel very lonely and miss their family a lot. So this way they get to see them too."

After finding out about the ritual, Jalal went personally to see Jodha.

Jodha with surprising expression welcomed Jalal to her chamber.

Jalal dryly said "Jodha begum, your parents are coming in two days for Pag Fera' ritual."

Jodha got so excited and happy to hear this news, she shouted and called Moti in excitement like a little child and almost jumped and hugged Moti and told her that bapusa and masa are coming for pag fera.

Jalal felt extremely content seeing her happy, his one sentence made her pale face glow in friction of a second.

Seeing Moti's cold response and hesitation all of a sudden she realized Jalal's presence.

She immediately sends Moti out and then in controlled calm tone she said "Shenshah, Please forgive me, I couldn't control myself and got too excited."

Jalal smiled at her genuinely and walked towards the door.

Jodha suddenly called "Shenshah!"

Jalal swiftly turned back and noticed that the happiness she had on her face has completely disappeared and now she has fear on her face, he quickly replied "Yes."

Jodha with requesting tone asked "Can I request you for something?"

Jalal got surprised hearing her requesting tone, till date she never asked for anything. Jalal curiously asked "Yes! What do you want?"

Jodha replied in pleading tone "Shenshah, I do not want anything but I want you pretend in front of my parents that we both are happily married and living like a happy couple."

Jalal confusingly asked "Why do you want me to pretend? You have everything you need here, you have a big palace, you can get anything you dream of, and you have to just ask for it. So tell me why do you think that your parents will be upset seeing you? What else can a person wish for?"

Jodha smirked sarcastically and replied "Shenshah, I had everything in my palace also; I am very much satisfied with what I have in terms of substance. But parents like to see happiness in their child's eyes; I do not want to give my pain to them. If they come to know what happened with me here, how everyone treats me, and that my value in this palace is not more than a maid or a concubine, they will be shattered into pieces. They will be worried for me forever and I don't want that. Also, I want you to give them respect as well. If you treat them the way I am treated, I will never be able to forgive you for that, I can do anything for my parents respect."

She paused and saw in his eyes then continued seeing his impassive expression "Shenshah, you will not understand this easily, the day you will start understanding common people's life you will win everyone's heart. People can stay happy with very minimum stuff but without love, affection, and care no one can survive. If my parents find out I am just a lifeless decorative piece in this palace, an addition to your winning trophies and am not receiving any love or care they will be devastated. I can understand why you questioned me. You can't understand all this since you don't have a heart to feel the pain of parents."

Jalal was completely shaken, and now angry to hear all this from Jodha, he felt as if she slapped him with her calm long lecture. No one ever dared to tell him this truth of life. Jalal was very much annoyed, he knew what she said was very true about him but he didn't want to admit it. Jalal felt like someone had stabbed him, he was feeling suffocated.

Jalal controlled his anger, and used his manipulative brain and told her I can fulfill your wish on one condition, which is that you will have to spend one entire day and a night with me and obey all my orders".

Jodha with irony tone replied "I knew you will ask for something...you believe in give and take. Royal king should always believe in giving and never expect anything in return."

Her every word poked straight in his heart. She was stepping unknowingly on his pride and ego. Jalal shouted out loud "Enough, not a single word, stop lecturing me and giving me your advice. Don't teach me my duties. If you accept my terms then tomorrow before sunrise come to my room." He walked out from there with fuming anger.

Entire night Jalal felt like killing someone. Her words were echoing in his ears constantly. Jodha dared to show him the mirror. Jalal's devil mind was occupied in planning evil plans to humiliate Jodha, he was very sure she will accept his condition to save her parents dignity.

On the other side Jodha wasn't sure what to do? If she accepts Jalal's terms he will make her life hell and if she doesn't her parents will be humiliated and also hurt seeing her condition in Agra. So she decided to bow down and accept Jalal's terms as her parent's dignity was more important for her than her own self respect.

Entire night Jalal and Jodha both couldn't sleep. Early morning Jodha took shower and went to Jalal's room.

Jalal was sleeping on the bed, he heard Jodha's payal. While sleeping he smirked wickedly and said loudly "Welcome to hell Jodha begum. Come here and sit next to me."

Jodha followed his order quietly; she saw his closed eyes with devil smirk on his face.

Jalal opened his sharp eyes suddenly and Jodha got scared seeing the dark devil in his eyes. He slowly came closer to her. He pretended he is going to kiss her, he came very near her lips, she got threatened with fear, her tears rolled out from her eyes but she didn't move even an inch.

Seeing her so vulnerable and sad, he felt happy at first but this happiness diminished in a few seconds when he saw her deep gloomy sad eyes, his heart winced in her pain. His own pain made him devil, his own vulnerable feelings created anger inside him. He decided to humiliate her until she begged for mercy.

He went very close to her ear and whispered sensually "Begum Jodha, massage my head."

Jodha hadn't said a single word since she came to his chamber. She quietly started massaging his head. She was acting like a puppet, her face was completely impassive...no expressions at all. Jodha's silence started to bother Jalal gradually. Her defenseless act started to kill him from inside. Her pain was unbearable for him to see. But his ego was way bigger than the pain that he felt for her.

After a while he ordered her to massage his legs. She followed his instruction without a single word.

Then Jalal took off his top (kurta) and told her to massage his back. Jodha looked at him with teary and angry eyes.

Jalal wickedly smirked and said "Jodha begum, I am not touching you, you are touching me. I will not break my promise." He was lying down on his bed; Jodha went close to him and started massaging his back with her soft hands. Her touch was making him crazy for her. He turned towards her suddenly and Jodha felt embarrassed seeing him, without his top and so close to her... She turned her face to the other side. Jalal ordered her to massage his shoulders and hands. She quietly followed his orders...now her unstoppable tears were flooding out constantly. Jalal wanted to see her pain but now her pain was bothering him. He always wanted her to bend down at his feet but his victory was giving him intense sting. He couldn't bear to see her vulnerable face anymore so he ordered her to make preparations for his shower, his clothes, and his Jewelry. She walked towards the shower room without any reaction. There was absolutely no expression on her face. He was confused with his own feelings and emotions... his mind wanted to crush Jodha and his heart was crying seeing her in this state. Jalal called out to few maids and told them to help Jodha. They were surprised seeing Jodha preparing shower for Jalal. Jodha's silence was dreadful for him. He was missing her lively...mischievous Jodha.