89 More precious than Our pride!

The Empress closes her eyes tired and speaks persuading Maya "I know what you are thinking right now. But this is not the right time to show our pride. There is something else at stake which is more precious than our pride. Will you help me?".

Maya looks at The Empress with scrutinizing eyes 'What could be more precious for me? The throne? No.. The people? Never.. I am not that selfless... What could it be then?'.

The Empress speaks slowly and cautiously as if she is consciously using her words to not to expose much "Look! I want you to stay away from the Royal Palace and it's people. Go back to the Pavilion at any cost. You should have known about Bhommi's existence by now? Ask her to help locking the Cold Prison Room ..Properly!".

Maya is stunned hearing her and she is about to blurt something loud.

The Empress stops her hurriedly in panic as if she knows what would Maya do. After all she is Maya.