Shahzain sent a message for Ariana to meet him. Seher was standing on the other side of the mirror wall(if you remember Shahzeb, installed to see Nur Jahan's reaction).

Ariana was very happy to hear that Shahzain had decided to meet her. She was escorted by maids to the meeting room. Seher and Ayath were observing her. Ariana was on the edge eagerly waiting for Shahzain.

"When is the Sultan arriving?" She asked the maid.

"He will join you soon. Have a seat" The maid served her refreshments and left the room.

"Oh, this is THE Ariana. " Ayath was observing her.

" Your husband was fooled by this cartoon. She looks like a cheater. Really, Seher, I doubt he has brains."

"You don't know how convincing she and her father are."

"I just pray that my nephew or niece should get the brains from our side of the family." Just then they saw Shahzain entering the room.

Ariana jumped and hugged Shahzain."I knew Xain, you cared for me."

Shahzain removed her arms and moved back." You have no importance in my life. Please come straight to the point."

"Please, Xain, don't say that, you have known me for years. Remember! You said that you cared about me."

Seher was upset hearing this but Ayath started laughing.

"Look, I told you that I love only my wife and no one else has a chance in my life. Stop this and come to the point."

"I know you are upset with me because I married Andrew. I had no choice. I wanted to marry you. My father forced me"

"Look at Shahzain's face", Ayath said to her sister, who looked angry.

"Ariana, please come out of dreamland. I was with you because your father fooled me and why am I having this discussion? I don't raise my hands on women, otherwise, you would be dead by now."

"Shahzain, you know how naive I am, I was fooled by my father. I never knew he was not your true saviour. My heart always belonged to you. I don't care about this money or position. All I want is you."

"Woman, get out of my palace. I am sparing you because of your husband, Andrew." Shahzain was aware Seher was at the other end and he did not want her to misunderstand.

"I will tell you all about Taimur's plan. In return Marry me"

"Ariana, I am strong enough to kill Taimur. I don't need your help."

"Shahzain, he is planning very big. I know you love Seher, I acknowledge that all I want is your name. I will live in Seher's Shadow. Please Shahzain I won't ask you for wifely rights, I just need your name"

"You know I want to kill you and I am trying to control myself. Your and your father's dirty schemes almost cost my wife's life"

"Shahzain, I will beg Seher for forgiveness. I just need you. I love you" She came near him and was trying to kiss him.

Seher heard enough of this nonsense. She marched inside.

"Arina, in history, if an example of a shameless woman is mentioned, I am sure you will top the list. Keep away from my husband"

"Is Andrew's wealth not enough?" Ayath asked.

"Andrew adores me. He treats me better than Althea. It's me who loves Xain."

"You can never love anyone and we don't need your help. I am sure Andrew must have put you in your place. That's why you want to crawl back here. "

"Seher, calm down" Shahzain pulled her back. "Love, let me handle her."

"Ariana, I never had any interest in you. Sorry to hear that Andrew is treating you badly. I know you are thrown down from being a princess to a mistress. Look, if you tell us about Taimur and your father's plans, we will provide you with a place to live on the border near Greece and provide you with a state pension where you can live comfortably. This is the best deal me and my queen can offer Ariana."

Ariana was angry to her core. "Shahzain, do you think I am a dog and you can throw a few pieces of meat at me ?"

"Bitch not dog", Ayath laughed out loud.

"I think the comedy show is finished. You should leave. Imagine if poor Andrew comes to know this, your situation will be like a stray dog. "

"Enough of insults, I bent down because of my love. Now see Shahzain, I will make sure Andrew breaks all trade relationships with you. You will regret this ". She left fuming in anger and straight away went to look for Andrew.

"I don't understand this woman Sultan, she was begging to have your name" Seher was angry.

"You should not waste your energy on people who do not matter" Shazain comforted his wife.

"Brother Shahzain, why are you tolerating her?"

"Andrew was Taimur's ally once, but when I married Seher, his wife Althea warned Andrew to distance himself from Taimur. Andrew is closely related to us because of the trade deals which, once disrupted, will affect both countries' economies."

"How do you know all this?" Seher asked him.

"Althea is the mind behind Andrew and she contacted me a few months back. She was not happy with Christos and Ariana's presence. She wanted to dig in into Christos's background."

"Then why is she not here and sending Andrew with Ariana?. Did you not vow to destroy Ariana and Christis."Ayath asked.

" We have to wait and see" Shahzain replied.

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Taimur and Tariq were shocked to see Fakhruddin welcoming guests on behalf of Shahazain. They kept a false facade and acted all polite in front of Fakhr.

"Where is Nur Ain?" Fakhr asked Taimur.

"My daughter Hafsa is not well so she is with her and could not make it to the function," Taimur replied politely.

"Long time Fakhruddin" King Tariq greeted him.

"Yes, we were never formally introduced and never got a chance to meet after the Persian battle" Tariq met Fakhr as if he was an old friend.

"I am surprised to see you welcoming Shahzain's guest"

"Shahzain is my son in law but I consider him as my son"

"It is good that Shahzain has someone otherwise that poor lad was facing everything all by himself. He never accepted any help from me"

"Well I am not here to help him but stand with him as a family, He has 5 younger brothers standing alongside him" Fakhruddin was observing each and every expression on Tariq's face.

"Now we are family as well" Tariq replied

Once inside Taimur was fuming in anger.

"Father, you said Fakhruddin returned along with his wife. How come he is here?"

"Control your anger and calm down. Fakhruddin's presence is not good for us, we need to go back as soon as we can."

"Do you think that Fakruddin knows our plan?"

"Fakhruddin is very clever we can not risk anything. Let us go back after dinner tonight"

"Father, do you think we can win this battle?"

"Stick to your plan and Attack Shahzain. You won't be there in the battle?"

"What do you mean?"

"Not the place to discuss the plan"

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Ariana rushed to Andrew "Andrew, I need to talk to you now, In private"

"What is it, My love"

"You have to break all ties with Shahain"

"What! have gone crazy"

"His wife insulted me "

"Com on Ariana, you fooled her husband and threatened her position. You have to ignore these insults"

"Would you have said the same thing if it was Althea" he saw Arianaa's angry face. She was no doubt more beautiful than Althea but Althea was a woman with a brain and beauty.

"Of course Ariana, I love you that's why you are here with me not Althea" He started kissing her. Ariana held her breath. Andrew was always stinking.

"Darling, you know I love you, you ignite my desires. Althea is different"

"Will you make me your official wife then?"

"Yes, any time "

"Please can you announce in front of Shahzain and his wife that I am your prime wife and more important than Althea?"

"Anything for you"

Andrew was high on his lust ad had a quick session with her. Arana who was insulted by shahzain felt proud that at least Andrew gives her more importance.

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Taimur and Tariq met Shahzain with so much love. It would have been hard to believe that this father and son held so much hatred against Shahzain.

"I am very happy for you brother in law, Finally this kingdom will have its awaited heir" Taimur congratulated Shahzain.

Seher pregnant with twins was not a secret anymore. one of the old ministers of Shahzain who was standing nearby announced in happiness.

"Sultana Seher not only brought peace but also happiness for our people. She is giving two heirs to this kingdom"

"Long live the young queen " someone added.

This news was a shock to Taimur but Tariq was very composed.

Andrew also congratulated Shahzain.

"where is princess Seher?" Andrew asked him We would have congratulated her. Ariana was clinging to Andrew.

"Prince Andrew my queen doesn't come in front of males much. It is our culture. she is in the woman's wing. I will pass on your message" Shahzain replied.

Andrew turned to someone else and was busy talking when Ariana approached Shahzain.

"You must have known by now, how important I am to Andrew"

"That's why he never introduced you as his wife. Everyone here knows you are his mistress"

"Andrew, "Ariana called him.

"Please darling can you give my introduction" before Andrew could say a word Althea came into the view and Andrew ran after her ignoring Ariana.

"My wife, what brings you here?"

"Andrew, why are you so surprised seeing me. are you not happy?"

"I told you to accompany me but you refused" Andrew saw althea she looked very different today, she was not angry seeing Ariana.

"Andrew, what about the announcement" Ariana came and intertwined his hands with Andrew.

"What announcement? and please do not come close Althea does not have any patience"

Althea was looking at Ariana.

"Althea this is Ariana, remember we discussed?"

"Oh yes," she said smiling at Ariana.

"You love her isn't it ?" Althea asked Andrew who did not reply.

"she suits you but to your knowledge, this woman begging Sultan Shahzain to marry her"

"Althea, that was in the past. Ariana is changed now"

"Really! Just in the afternoon, she was begging Shahzain. His wife is the witness"

Andrew looked at Ariana in anger.

"You are not worth giving any respect" he barked at her.

"She is lying? she is jealous that I am your first love"

Andrew slapped Ariana.

He then turned to Althea "I am sorry honey, I got carried away"

"Andrew that man Christosis is planning to kill my children, so I had to interfere and here his daughter is trying to seduce men." Althea held Andrew's hand.

"I had enough Andrew, our eldest son Phillip is already 11 and now he understands things. I release you from this marriage. I cannot tolerate your flings now. I do not want my children to think of me as a weak woman" She walked away and Andrew rushed after her.

"Althea, darling" Andrew was shocked. He knew Althea was a very desired woman and if she leaves him there will still be many suitors.

"No Andrew, you were never satisfied with me, I realized that chasing you further will end me with heartbreak and I can not be waiting for you all my life. your business and mine will be separate. I won't force you with anything and do not want anything from you. when you come back we will divorce. Have a good life with Ariana"

She pecked his cheek and left.

Andrew was stunned listening to Althea. he was a fool to think she would stay with him for his wealth and children. he knew she loved him selflessly. He never imagined his life without her.

Shahzain who saw Andrew came near him."Go after her. I do not know if she will forgive and accept you but try. I almost lost my wife to a false savior but I was lucky she forgave me. "

"Althea is very strong-headed."

"Christos tried harming your children and she couldn't tolerate it. I told her all about Christos. "

Andrew just ran after Althea

Ariana wasleft beind. "my offer still stnads. Help me with Taimurs plan I will give you shelter" Shahzain reminded her. Ariana was very egoistic

"I am Andrew's, first love. I know how to control him" She went after Andrew.

Shahzain thanked his stars that this trouble was out of their lives and knew that Andrew will not keep quiet. He moved back in to focus on Taimur.

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