Dvesas
A Gift for Gayatri

"What's wrong?" asked Jhanvi while getting rid of the embroidery equipment.

"It's my first time visiting a women's ward" Jhanvi smiled as she looked around.

Gayatri looked at Jhanvi. Assessing Jhanvi's face and mannerisms. 

"I don't mean to be disrespectful to you. Me and Siddarth, it just happened"

Jhanvi admitted that Siddarth's figure eventually made him falter. He knew Siddarth had a wife but he could not afford to be separated from Siddarth.

"God paved the way for us. Siddarth violated Madhyaprasta's custom, he has to take responsibility" Jhanvi said.

Gayatri raised next to her eyebrows as Jhanvi said the god paved the way for them.

Does Jhanvi think this is the time of pandu's son? there is no need for justification for a woman who snatches someone else's husband. Siddarth could not have resisted if it had not been Jhanvi who started.

"Because I Siddarth must divide his heart and mind. Princess Gayatri I will not step over your position" said Jhanvi trying to convince Gayatri.

"I hope you hold your word.Today the gods saw you alone who came and promised. If you and Siddarth break your promise then you will receive his karma" said Gayatri haughty.

Gayatri looked straight into Jhanvi's eyes. Jhanvi looked agitated. During his life he managed to win the hearts of everyone but Gayatri was different. Gayatri is not easily deceived, meticulous, and alert.

Jhanvi had never met a woman who had a Gayatri-like attitude. Gayatri's views and speech made her feel like she wanted to take shelter behind Siddarth's back.

What's the matter? he studied all kinds of self-defense science but why was his sudden guts when faced with a woman who could not even swing a sword.

Gayatri felt Jhanvi's discomfort. He was commemorating Jhanvi in the most subtle way. If Jhanvi messes around then that's when she will face off against the hungry Lion.

This is their third meeting. Gayatri reading Jhanvi's horn. It is clear that Jhanvi is the girl who always wins the competition between women. He must have thought, the whole world is fixed on him and all his desires must be achieved. 

Cihh, it's not that easy. Just because I'm not good at fighting doesn't mean I've lost. Unknowingly Gayatri sneered at Jhanvi.

"This is a sword, a gift for you. You can wear it during practice" 

Jhanvi handed over the sword. The sword sheath was inscribed with a beautiful jewel. 

Gayatri took out a sword from her scabbard. The sword was made of light copper, its edges blunt and pliable. He moved the sword, the sound of the sword was as noisy as the sound of plastic being squeezed.

"Don't misunderstand the princess. This sword is suitable for beginners, it will not hurt you and is also light. If you are proficient, you can use a real sword" said Jhanvi quickly before Gayatri issued his opinion.

"Thank you" Gayatri replied briefly.

Jhanvi nodded enthusiastically.

"From tomorrow we will stay outside the castle fortress. I hope you don't hate me too much because of the time we spent…." 

"I understand" said Gayatri coldly. 

"Enjoy your time"

"Ah well" 

Gayatri drove Jhanvi around the palace ward. Introduce the rooms that are there except the bedroom.

"I told Siddarth if you needed a servant, one of my servants would serve you but Siddarth refused. She said the dancers in Odissa were willing to serve you" Gayatri said.

"You're a princess, all your life you must have been helped by your bodyguards. Besides outside this fortress you'll spend days with the men. You'll probably have a hard time taking care of your woman's needs" Gayatri said.

"There is no need for a daughter I can take care of on my own" Jhanvi refused.

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