Amber kingdom noted a special mention in history owing to its picturesque surroundings. Pioneering organized tourism, this kingdom celebrated and popularized its scenic beauty. Organized tourism helped them in minting money. Amber kingdom was one of the prosperous destinations during that time. People from nearby as well as faraway land desired to visit this magical land. But, presently Amber kingdom was gaining popularity for one more reason and that was the news of Prince Rajratna accomplishing his marriageable age. Kings were more than happy to marry off their daughters to Prince Rajratna. Prince Rajratna was very handsome and brave. Stories of his bravery and wit were very popular. Marriage proposals for Prince Rajratna started coming from different parts of the world. The world that was completely unaware of Prince Rajratna’s secret desire. The desire to get married to a very clever princess.
‘You will marry my friend’s daughter, Princess Toral,’ ordered his father.
‘Sure, Your Highness,’ said Prince Rajratna.
‘My brother-in-law’s cousin, Princess Subhalaxmi is best for my son,’ said his mother.
‘Sure mother,’ said Prince Rajratna.
‘What! You want to marry both of them?’ asked his father.
‘I am not sure whether I will marry them or not,’ said Prince Rajratna.
‘Please tell me what you have got in your mind!’ asked his father.
Prince Rajratna requested his parents to be easy-going.
‘Give me some space to decide my life partner,’ said Prince Rajratna.
His parents were very angry but they had no choice and they surrendered to their only son’s demand.
Prince Rajratna made an announcement in the whole country that next month on the full moon night fairies will come to visit Amber kingdom and only princesses will be able to see them. He knew Amber kingdom enjoyed a reputation for being a magical land and anyone will believe this sweet claim easily. Confident that only the clever one will think through.
Now, Prince Rajratna was only a few steps away from meeting his soulmate.
When the big night arrived, princesses of various kingdom showed up. Prince Rajratna made the list of princesses who came to see fairies. Disappointed princesses returned to their respective countries. Only three princesses didn’t show up - Yuvrani, Damyanti, and Taravati. Prince Rajratna immediately left to meet them. Princess Yuvrani was very disappointed in not able to make it. Her father said her not to go as he felt it was waste of time. But she always wanted to attend. While Princess Damyanti was suffering from a fever that night, so she couldn’t come but she too wanted to attend.
Prince Rajratna’s disappointment was at its brim. However, he decided not to lose hope and went to meet Princess Taravati.
‘Why didn’t you come to see fairies?’ asked Prince Rajratna.
‘Do you really think fairies will come on earth and exclusively become visible to princesses,’ said Taravati.
He couldn’t answer, lost for words. The silence made Prince Rajratna’s hoax evident and they both laughed.
Prince Rajratna was happy to find the clever one. He proposed to her and she said yes. Both kingdoms were equally happy with the alliance. Elders of their families blessed them. They lived happily ever after.
Happy Reading!
About the writer: Nisha is the author of a highly appreciated novel, The Blue Jinx.
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