Aug 18, 2007

Chapter 64: Manthara makes Kaikeyi to think ill

Meanwhile, at Ayodhya, Manthara feels something wrongs gonna happen. KK tells her that there is no cure for her doubts and suspicions that will cause her restlessness and sleeplessness. She overhears rajguru giving instructions of Yuvrajness to Rama - like being independent, righteousness, listening to disciples, taking care of them, etc. She informs KK all the ill things about Rama becoming Yuvraj, KK not informed about it, Bharath’s absence adding fuel to all, Kausalya becoming RajMaatha and KK remaining as daasi, etc. So, KK decides to confront D to ask why Ram becoming prince is being hidden from her - which is what Manthira asks her.

D and Kau are talking when KK enters. She asks if they are hiding anything. Kau is about to say about Yuvraj news when D stops her. KK sees this. She knows all now about the hidden conspiracies of D and Kau, them being against Bharath, etc. She walks away in stunned silence and wants to be alone, when Manthara ries to ill-grow her. KK, henceforth being of nice thoughts, now starts encouraging revenge against D.

Kau meanwhile asks D why he stopped her. He says he wants it to be kept as a secret till Rama ascends the Yuvraj throne so that he can see KK in all her bliss and happiness.

D orders all ministers for readiness in all departments to prepare of Rama’s Yuvrajness the next day. The King is unable to sleep. He also sends ministers to KK to get Rama’s brothers provided King of KK is well.

Manthara overhears the next day’s plans. She conveys this to KK. KK cant believe that King is planning something big next day and not informing her about it. Manthara convinces her that the occasion is indeed planned. As evidence, she wants to show KK the eve of celebration in the town. KK says she cannot leave palace without D’s permission. Manthara forces her. So KK goes to town in disguise.

All in happy festive mood. She asks whats the occasion to the citizenry. People shout back “Shame on you! You don’t know? Its Rama’s Yuvraj ceremony tomorrow!” This angers KK against D. They both return to palace and KK is inconsolable. At this juncture of weakness in KK, Manthara reminds KK how she had saved D’s life twice in their very first encounter, and because of which D had given promise that whatever she asks he will grant her. Manthara says this is the time to ask. But KK asks what she should ask and M whispers in her ears.

Later, M asks D who has still not slept to visit KK as KK is angry and at the chamber of wrath. D goes to meet KK.

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