The Revenge of a mother

Nalini's eyes widened as she took in the beauty of the woman standing before her. Her gaze was filled with genuine admiration, and her voice was laced with wonder.

..."I had heard about the beauty of Kanyak, but seeing it with my own eyes made me think what I hear made the least justice."...

The woman looked at Nalini with confusion, her brow furrowed in uncertainty. Nalini's expression turned regal, and her voice took on a commanding tone.

..."I am Rani (Queen), of the land you stand in."...

The woman's eyes widened in surprise, and she gasped before bowing with respect.

..."I, Kamini, a humble Praja (commoner), greet the Maharani of Kanyakubja."...

Nalini's eyes narrowed, her gaze piercing as she sensed the underlying meaning behind Kamini's words. 'Maharani' was a title that hadn't been used in years, a reminder of a time when the island and the land were ruled by one Nripati. Nalini's voice was cold, her words laced with warning.

..."I am no Maharani, nor does Kanyakubja exist. The land you stand in is only Kubja, and you, being a Praja of Kanyak, and your beliefs seem to be...misinformed. Such misconceptions could lead you to the dark rooms of the castle basement."...

Kamini's expression turned determined, her voice firm.

..."My belief is just the result I anticipate from the news I bring from the island I escaped."...

Nalini's eyes flashed with anger, her voice rising.

..."So, it was you who was responsible for my imprisonment in the castle?"...

Kamini shook her head, her expression calm.

..."No, my queen. I only delivered the news of the impending war. Your confinement was the decision of the Nripati."...

Nalini's gaze turned cold, her eyes narrowing in displeasure. She sensed that Kamini was hiding something, that there was more to her story than she was letting on.

..."A humble commoner, you say? Yet, you seem to have the power to influence the decisions of the Nripati. The power to keep the Rani of Kubja imprisoned within these castle walls."...

Kamini's expression turned bitter, her voice laced with resentment.

..."The power you talk of is merely a result of my cowardly spying skills, skills I was forced to learn for my revenge."...

Nalini's eyes sparkled with curiosity, her voice encouraging.

..."Revenge?"...

Kamini's eyes blazed with a fierce intensity, her voice cracking with emotion.

..."I, a vesya (Pr0stitute) favored by the Nripati of Kanyak, had a simple dream of becoming a mother...for my child, whose heartbeat was all I felt.. The child, my only hope and reason to live on was taken away from me... I swear to bring the man responsible for my lost hope to his knees ...I wish to see the Nripati of Kanyak lose the land he loves the most."...

Abner, who sat across from Nalini with a book, scribbling notes as she narrated her story, looked up

..."The revenge...it's a powerful motivator."...

Nalini's gaze turned gentle, her eyes filled with a deep understanding. She looked at her 8-year-old son, who was sleeping peacefully on her lap.

..."Impressive, isn't it? The extent a woman goes for her child."...

Nalini's expression turned thoughtful, her voice reflective.

..."I think that should be enough narration for today."...

Abner nodded, his eyes filled with gratitude.

..."I am really grateful for your cooperation, my lady. It must have been hard recalling the unpleasant stories from your past."...

Nalini smiled, her eyes filled with a deep sadness.

..."Not at all, Mr. Abner. If it helps you with your writing, I'm pleased to be a helping hand. You were here for a simple translation of war records, but the journey seemed to have taken unknown turns."...

Abner's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled, letting out a gentle sigh. "Indeed it has," he agreed, his voice filled with gratitude.

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