lt all started with the ray of hope a man from nowhere came in search of forgiveness. of, the crime he committed was so severe that he was outcasted from his land from the permission of the King himself. He was a noble, kind and learned person. Respected by every one, loved by every women. He won the heart of the entire nation by his loyalty towards the King. He got the special position in the kingdom. Although, his loyalty belongs to the King and the throne but his heart was taken by someone.
A woman of his life, to whom he loved very much. Neena the only woman he cared and only woman he took punishment for. Every thing was very peaceful and calm on that land, life's grew and flourished flowers blossom and shine all of it because it was the king's landings. But one day he decided to check the loyalty of his people. Although, he was aware about his people and also knew the outcome of his plan. He decided to raise a kid who will become his successor when he will rest. The whole clan appreciated the idea because all of them were loyal to him except one.
His name was Salvo, he was strong, powerful, knowledgeable but arrogant. He hated nothing in his but that boy. Salvo was the leader of the tribe King has given to him as a gift because of his loyalty and his extreme knowledge. But the King knew he has a black heart, he was a proudy, selfish but a man of his word. As the boy grew up his charm started getting fame. Salvo had his eyes every time on him every now and then he tries to provoke the kid and even taunt him because of his clan. As it is said the kid was from a lower rank of the society, his parents offered him to the King as a gesture when he raised and conquer there land.
King wanted to grew him as his slave who will be the cup bearer when he comes of his age. But the destiny has something else for him.
Salvo hated him so much that once he asked King to have a competition between all the tribes and let best man wins. King knew what was in the mind of Salvo so he accepted his offer and gave him a chance to prove. Salvo in his arrogance was sure that victory will touch his feet. But, the boy was raised by the King himself so nowhere it was a chance for him to loose.
Competition after competition boy defeated Salvo and as a result Salvo loose. For the first time in his life he tasted defeat and as a result King commanded Salvo to be the protector of the boy. Salvo was loyal he took the task and protected the boy from every harm but he also tries to trick him where ever and whenever he can. The boy knew Salvo very much King already informed him.
But the boy was also a human the pleasure of youth and warmth of the womem flesh shaked the boy's firmth grip.
Salvo took the opportunity and started sharing his cruel ideas with boy, he knew his heart beats for Neena and she was exceptional. No match of her beauty in the entire land. Neena also loved the boy they were in deep love. King has given the boy every type of authority so that he can visit and meet him any time.
As the entire nation was extremely amazing and extra ordinary there was a castle called "Plum Tree". No one was allowed to inter there not even the boy. It is said that the King has built it with his hands when he was just a boy. It had nothing inside it and was made up of muds. Neena when she was a kid had always dreamt of that castle because it was very peaceful. Salvo befriended with Neena and started provoking her to ask the boy to get the castle. Neena an innocent teenager was unaware about his vicious desire and she started asking the boy about the castle. Boy knew it was prohibited for anyone to go inside in but wasn't aware of the consequences he will face if he does so..

To be continued...
© Fareed Ahmad khan