I was a lot exhausted by this day. Probably the worst day I've ever experienced in my whole lifetime. His slap and kiss was pictured in my mind.

It was night already and our first night!! I'm a lot tensed that he would do something wrong against my will. I was probably more scared by his kiss today evening.

I was given a skimpy piece of cloth which I hated. I have to show up infront of him with this skimpy piece. I never wanted to do this. All I'm afraid of is.. what if he just force me to sleep with him.

I don't know how to escape from him. I just don't want to see him. I don't want him to see me in this skimpy shit.

Also, everyone from my kingdom except me left. There was no one to save me now. Even, sick father left me in his palace saying he'd disturb us.

What a great reason to escape?

Meanwhile, I felt footsteps such indicated that he's coming towards my room. I was nervous. I was scared. Totally, I was in a mess.

He entered the room and closed the door behind which made my heart jump in fear. I'm not gonna do this now!

"W-What are you going to do?", I asked in my timid voice which I doubted if he heard me.

"I'm going to do why you married me for.", He said as he paced towards me and stumbled backward where I plopped on the bed.

I married him to.. protect myself.

Wait! What he said doesn't make sense. He thought I married him for... My pleasure? Shit! No.

"I didn't marry you to-"

"But, that's what married people are supposed to do on their first night.", He stated and the fear creeped into my heart more and more. I don't want to say goodbye to my virginity yet.

He leaned towards me with his one knee on the bed and the other on bed. His face was coming closer and closer to me where I was leaning backward at the same speed he was leaning towards me.

"You look... hot", he whispered near me and kissed my neck slowly which gave me goosebumps. I never felt like this.

"Won't you ask my consent?", I asked trying hard not to let a crack on my voice.

"Why I have to? Did you ask my consent to marry you?", He asked and I shook my head slowly in guilty. I now know how it would feel if something goes off consent.

"Then, why are you asking me?", He yelled as I flinched closing my eyes tightly as I can.

Is he bipolar?

"You're bipolar.", I stated. I'm scared how'd he react to this. Would he slap me like he did on mandap?

"Mmhmm? I assume you didn't get the news yet. Aarthi tried to kill herself and almost died an hour ago. She cut her nerves and the doctor said she must not get stressed anything for atleast 2 months. How could she not be stressed when she lost her 9 years of love. Don't you feel guilty about that?"

Did she really do that or pretended like yesterday night?

"Did she really do it?", I asked not daring to look up at him.

He grabbed a paper near me and handed it. I took it from him and read the note that was written by Tamizh. It was Tamizh's handwriting.

Arjun, this is Tamizh. I just want to inform you that Aarthi tried to kill herself today. She cut her nerves which caused heavy bleeding. The doctor checked and said she's totally fine for now and should rest for 2 months and she shouldn't get more stresses or strained for 2 months. I just thought of informing you because the problem relates to you.

Tamizh sent this note to Arjun by his soldiers. And yeah! It relates to Arjun. So, she's really sick now. I felt guilty in the very corner of my mind.

Because I'm the reason someone truing to kill themselves despite the fact that they're my rival.

"Now, do you believe it?", He asked and slowly nodded. His face was showing clear anger. I was scared that he'd punish me. Punishments in ancient times are very brutal. I can't take that.

"You know what? I hate your brother. I hate your brother for giving you an idea of marrying me."

I stayed silent. I couldn't talk. Because he was right. And I was wrong. I shouldn't have done this. I should've thought twice before doing that.

There was an uncomfortable silence between us for few seconds while he was staring at me angrily and I was turning to the other side.

He got up from me and I got up from the bed. He was still angry. Would've he been angry if Aarthi didn't try to kill herself?

"What are you going to do to clear this mess? Because you're the one who's responsible for this.", He said with his arms crossed across his chest.

I don't know..

I again stayed silent. I don't know what I have to do. I didn't think about it. Maybe, should leave him?

"Open your mouth before I make you to.", He warned with his eyebrows arched.

"Maybe.. leave you?", I said slowly and in a timid voice that could barely be audible to him.

"Ohh. Leaving me would work? People will say that I chased away my main consort and I don't respect woman at all. Moreover, this memories of you cheating me would never fade away. It will always be stuck with me forever."

Then, what should I do?

Anyway, I'm going to get away from here after I repair my watch. Or, I will try making the crown of the watch. I know I won't stay here forever. I mean, stuck here forever.

"Then, what should I do?", I asked as there was no way for me out od this mess.

"You should be the one who figures it out. I have nothing to do with this.", He said and with his, he left the room slamming the door forcefully. I flinched.

Do you think I can sleep after this? I rolled on my bed as I can't sleep. It was 2:00 a.m. yet, I can't sleep.

I left out of my room and looked around the beautiful palace for few minutes. I can't even finish half of the palace in one hour as it was very huge.

I went back to my room as I felt a little sleepy. I laid on my bed with blankets tucked over me. I closed my eyes and sleep consumed me.

I got up by the birds chirping sounds and felt cool breeze on my skin through the window. It felt good to hear birds chirping when I get up.

I came back to my senses that I am married and Aarthi hurted herself and Arjun scolded me. The time was 1:30 p.m. in the afternoon.

Oh shit!

I went out of the room without freshening up. The palace was in a bustle. Workers were walking here and there. Beautiful ladies were chating with their friends while working and soldiers were walking here and there.

Five ladies approached towards me with some of the clothes and accessories.

"I assume princess was very tired to wake up. We will help you get you ready.", A girl in probably 20s said.

"Where is Arjun?", Was my first question.

"Lady Ganga is serving him.", She said which made me wonder.

"You mean she's pleasuring him?", I asked and she nodded.

"Prince is very tensed lately. So, he-"

"When did he leave to her room?", I was impatient.

"He left last night. And he's not out from lady Ganga's room yet."

He's been having fun the whole night and also morning. Pervert!

"Please help me get changed. I don't feel comfortable in this outfit.", I said and they all nodded.

Only 3 women came into my room and helped me in getting changed. I changed into a golden white dress which was more uncomfortable than the one before.

But, I let it go and they took their leave. I haven't eaten since last night because of every tension and my appetite is eating me alive.

I left my room to find a kitchen and have something to eat. I was ransacking the whole palace to find a kitchen. It was almost half an hour since I was searching.

Why they have to build it so huge?

Finally, I reached a place where there were troops training to aim an arrow.

Time to leave!

I left the place and bumped into someone's chest. I looked up and saw Arjun standing. I turned back to leave. But, he was fast enough to grab my wrist.

He pulled me towards him and I stumbled on his chest.

"What are you doing in here? Kids aren't allowed here.", He declared where I was trying to free myself from him.

"I'm already mad at you. Don't make me more mad.", He warned me. Sensing danger, I stopped struggling.

"I'm hungry.", I admitted and he stared at me for few moments. He eyed his soldiers and he understood by his eye movements.

"This way, Princess.", He said and I followed him leaving Arjun.

I recognised I reached my room and was confused. He walked further and the kitchen was just 10 feet apart from my room.

Actual shit!

I took a seat on the dining table as many beautiful ladies served me with a lot of delicious ans spicy food. There were no ine except me in the dining table.

It's his palace. I assume its his own and seperate palace. But, there were a lot of soldiers and maids walking around.

I devoured my meal as I hadn't eaten since last night. It was delicious. Fried chicken, fried fish, boiled eggs, rice with many curries and side dishes.

When I was done eating, I washed my hands and went back to my room. Once again I was feeling bad that I have no one around. I miss Adhira and Tamizh.

I felt someone entering my room and I jumped in fear. I turned back and saw Arjun. I sighed in relief. There were many soldiers over here. What if they assault me?

"What are you doing here?", I asked as he looked at me.

"Why should I have a reason to enter my room?", He asked tensed. He searched for something in a shelf. Finally, he took an old book from there and was about to leave.

"Wait!", I stopped him. I decided to ask. He turned back and looked at me waiting for me to talk.

"Uhh.. did you.. sleep with your concubine yesterday?", I asked.

"Why can't I? They are here for this. Am I right?", He said and left the room slamming the door once again that made me flinch.

I'm just seeing a man sleeping with multiple women for the first time. This is the first time I'm experiencing polygamy.

His behaviour says it's completely normal here. I don't like this. What would other think when he slept with a concubine on his wedding night instead of being with his wife.

Time passed and it was finally evening. I was given tea and some fruits as snacks. I miss biscuits and cupcakes..

I ate the snacks and was back to my nothing-to-do routine. My work was nothing excpet simply sitting inside my room.

I barely see him. It's not like I want to see him always. But, he could atleast ask if I'm bored or not. How people are staying here!

I always complaint that life is 2022 is very boring. But, life in ancient world is 100 times boring than my timeline. I'm determined to go back to 2022 atleast for this reason.

Let's see which concubine he sleeps with today. I'm just curious if he sleeps with one of them everyday or only when he's tensed.

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