Chapter 12: chapter 12

Chandravardhana was Anantsen's childhood friend, so he could not leave him alone. He also accompanied Anantsen to Kumbharwada.When they reached Kumbharwada, the sun was preparing for his journey. By this time, Chandravardhana's informers reported the discontent in the village about the relationship between Urvashi and Anantsen.On Chandravardhana's request, Anantsen waited outside the village until dawn. Chandravardhana knew that every morning Rudrani goes to pick flowers for the Sri Radha Krishna temple. So, he sent a message to Rudrani to inform Urvashi about the arrival of Anantsen and asked Uravashi to meet at the side of the lake where fewer people go.Anantsen and Chandravardhana reached the meeting location before time. Urvashi and Rudrani reached the lakeside just in time. Both Chandravardhana and Rudrani were worried about the situation in the village. They left Anantsen and Urvashi alone to discuss their issues. Chandravardhan and Rudrani were waiting at a distance and keeping an eye on the surroundings.Urvashi got upset when Anantsen revealed his identity. The people of Kumbharwada have not accepted the relationship of Urvashi and a poor potter boy. Urvashi became worried, thinking about the expected reaction of people if the identity of Anantsen gets disclosed to them. In Agyatpur, the law is equal for everyone. In a country where love is punishable, what will be the punishment for a prince if he falls in love with an ordinary girl? This thought frightened Urvashi.'I have left the palace and will never return. We will go to some other country and live like ordinary people.''It's not so easy. Moreover, you are a prince. You have responsibilities towards your country. You cannot refuse that.''Don't talk like my parents. If a king can't be happy in life, how can he take care of the people of his country?''You can't ignore the political treaty with Matsyapura, and you cannot push your own country to war for your interests.''Urvashi, I am one of the best warriors of the country, my sword-wielding skill is admired even by enemies, stories of my bravery have spread far and wide, but I become helpless in front of you. I become powerless in front of you. I am void without you. I can't think of my life without you.'Tears rolled down Anantsen's eyes. Seeing the tears in Anantsen's eyes, Urvashi's heart also cried, but she knew the art of hiding her tears. She hides them smartly.'Yes, you are the best warrior, and our country needs you. My love is not so selfish that it will take away the future king of the country. You know love is a punishable offence in this country. If the future king breaches the rule, anarchy will spread in the country.''I want to change the law. Love cannot be bound by law.''For this, you have to be the king.'In front of Urvashi, all the intellects of Anantsen end. Urvashi refutes all his arguments.Love lost, and duty won.(Continued ......)