6. Who is he ?

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Third person POV-

Everyone in the arena was astonished, even the bhikshuk was a little confused, Avni couldn't help but smile as she noticed a little frown on her would be husband's face.
But the pin drop silence broke as soon as Abhijeet got his senses back.
"Maharaj Subodh!!!! Itna bada apmaan ham rajkulon ka! Kanya to ham hi le kr jayenge chahe uska mulya raktpat hi kyu na ho."
(Maharaj Subodh! How dare you, to insult the royals! I will take the princess with me even if the cost is bloodshed.)
Abhijeet thundered while taking his sword out. Seeing him the other princes and kings too took out their swords and they were ready to fight.

But before anyone could do anything, the young stranger shielded his would-be wife. He protectively spread his muscular arms and hid Avni behind his tall muscular frame. He immediately snatched a sword from a guard and was ready to protect his wife.

"Rajkumari ki or drishti krne ki bhi chesta yadi kisi ne ki to uska mastak uske dhad se alag krne me mai sankoch nhi karunga."
His voice echoed in the entire arena.
Avni was just staring at his back . She was not scared but surprised at his tone. She knew that no one could harm her or her husband in the presence of her father, her guru or the other elders. Moreover she herself was capable of saving her and her would-be husband. But the way he protected her , took a stand for her , cleared her residual doubt about his identity. Her chain of thoughts broke as she heard her future husband's words.

" Khud ko kshtriya kehne me tum sabko lajja nhi aati, jo ek stri ke nirnay ka samman nhi kr sakte. Uske pita ke garima ka Maan nhi rakh sakte. Swayambara ka to arth hi hota h Kanya ka adhikar ki wo apni ichcha anusaar var chune , or sabhi ko uske nirnay ka samman krna hota hai. Ek gaurav shali vijeta nhi to Kam se kam parajay to thik se swikaro "

Abhijeet and other royals couldn't digest that a mere bhikshuk got the guts to speak against them .

The king of kaushal took his sword out and said - " bas bhikshuk ! Ab tumhare rakt se is swayambara ka ant hoga. Phle hum tumhara vadh karenge or uske paschat aapas me yuddh karenge Jo jeetega , Rajkumari uski hogi. "

Avni's blood boiled at his statement, she was about to voice out but her father's words stopped her.

"Bas kijiye aap sab ! Mujhe vishwas nhi ho rha ki mai Aryavart ke mahan Rajaon or Rajkumaron ke madhya khada hoon. Jinka saurya kisi Kanya ke vishay me apshabd bolne me hai. Or Maharaj kushal , meri putri koi vastu nhi hai jo jeetne wale k sath jayegi. Usne jinka chayan kiya hai wahi uske var honge."
Avni's eyes glistened hearing her father's voice, and a proud smile appeared on her face. She noticed that guards were making a protective circle around them . Senapati himself stood in front of them for protection.

"Maharaj Subodh, ye gyan aap hame mat dijiye, phle to aapne ek bhikshuk ko hamare sath swayambara me bhag lene Diya or uske baad aapki putri ne ek bhikshuk ko apne var k roop me chuna. Yuddh to hoga hi."
Abhijeet argued back.

"Yuvraj Abhijeet , isme koi apmaan nhi hai. Rhi baat Yuddh ki to jinhe Maniprasth se shatruta krne ki ichcha h wo Yudh k liye aage aaye. Maniprasth apni Rajkumari or hone wale jamata ke raksha hetu yuddh k liye sajjh h."

Everyone stood idol as statue there as Maniprasth was one of the strongest kingdom of Aryavart and no one could ever dare to stand against Maniprasth.

" Chalo yahan se "
Abhijeet ordered his assistants and started leaving the arena. He turned to face Avni but her future husband was quick enough to cover her from Abhijeet's lusty gaze. " Sajjh rehna bhikshuk, ek din tumhare rakt se Vijay tilak karunga." Abhijeet said.
" Wo to samay hi batayega Abhijeet ki kon kiske rakt se Vijay tilak krta hai."
Bhikshuk replied.

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Avni's POV-

" Avni ye kaisa nirnay liya hai tumne"

" Haan Avni, ek bhikshuk ka chayan kiya hai tumne?"

All my cousin sisters showered me with their questions as soon as I reached my room. After the swayambara was over, I was bought back to my chamber. First thing I did was to thank my Maheshwar for his guidance and then I got rid of those extremely heavy jewelleries and clothes. And now here I am standing in my balcony admiring the purnima's moon.

"Avni kuch to kaho is prakar maun kyu ho tum.?"

Vaishali jiji asked me once again, she is the closet to me after my mother. And it was her who convienced my other cousins to leave me alone during my pooja but now there is no escape.
"Kya kahun jiji?  Mujhe apne nirnay pr vishwas hai iske atirikt mere paas or koi dusra uttar nhi hai aap sabhi k prashno ka." I reasoned them.

"Pr Avni sabhi rajao ko chod kr ek bhikshuk?"an another cousin of mine spoke. I gently shook my head, I don't want this question answer session now as I know , I have to answer my parents now. " Tum sab abhi chalo yahan se , Avni ko tanik vishram krne do." Vaishali jiji's words gave a little relief. She gently patted my head and everyone left the chamber.

Soon a maid entered my chamber and told me about the arrival of my parents along with the guru. Leaving the bed chamber I made my direction towards the sitting area of my room. I greeted them as soon as I reached there.
" Avni , putri aap thik Hain n ?"
Maa asked me while gently holding my hands. " Haan maa mai bilkul thik hoon" I answered her.

" Ye kaisa nirany liya hai tumne vats? Ek kaisa chayan hai?" Maa again questioned me, concern was clearly visible on her face. I gently smiled at her and replied" aapne hi Kahan tha n maa ki mai wahi karun jo meri antar aatma kahe , to Maine wahi Kiya hai. Maheshwar k sanket ko samjha hai maa maine."

" Rajkumari ka chayan anuchit nhi hai Maharani. Vishwas kijiye." Gurudev spoke.

" Aap sab meri chinta samjh kyu nhi rhe hai? Avni ek bhikshuk... , mera tatparya hai unke sath jeevan kaise vayteet kr payegi ?"
Maa again spoke this time too she addressed him as bhikshuk but then she was quick to correct herself.

"Sudha tum chinta kyu karti ho, balki tumhe to prassan hona chahiye ki ab hamari putri aajeevan yahi rahegi apne ghar. Ham apne jamata ko yahan ka Raja banayenge or hamari putri hogi yahan ki maharani." My father spoke, well to be honest this is exactly what I spoke before taking my decision but then his identity was something which made me feel more sure about it. I took a breath of relief when my mother smiled at my father's words.

" Putri , shigra hi Rishi keerticharya yahan padharenge or tab hum aapke or jamata shree ke vivah ki tithi sunishchit karenge. Aap tab tak vishram kijiye."
I smiled at my father's words. My Swayambara was not as simple as other Rajkumari's . But now I am feeling relaxed as I choose a suitable king for my kingdom. I fulfilled my duty as a princess. I ensured the safety of Maniprasth. But would he become a suitable husband for me? Maheshwar knows.
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Word count-1238
Jamata- son in law

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