Chapter III
Nabi and Hajar's love affair became the most talked about topic among the tribes. Hearing of this, the Khan's son went to his father and told him about his love for Hajar. Seeing his son's apprehension, he ordered his men to send the best ram they could find to Aghabashloo. He instructed them to put some hana , red being a symbol of love, on the ram's head and hand it over to Hajar's father as an offering for his daughter's hand in marriage.
Seeing the precious gift sent by the Khan, Hajar's father became elated. He felt proud and honoured that the son of the great Khan has expressed his love for his daughter even though he wants her to be his second wife. "Who is more appropriate for my daughter than the son of the Khan himself?" Hajar's father said proudly.
When Hajar heard of the Khan's son's offering, she felt so disgusted that she immediately went to tell her father. "I hate him, he is already married and still wants another wife?" She said almost in tears. "It is Nabi that I love and has promised him my sincerity for the rest of my life." Hajar confessed.
Hearing this, Hajar's father became afraid. Afraid of what might happen, afraid of the consequences the Khan might bring upon them and his tribe. So he sought the elders of the tribe for advice. They tried to find a way to solve the problem and knowing Hajar at the same time pitying her, they sent Khan a message to wait for a few more days. They plan to convince Hajar to accept the marriage proposal not only for her but also for the tribe's sake as well.
Nabi's aunt could not agree on the issue. She made a plan to have the young lovers elope. She advised them to stay in the mountains for some time and wait until the Khan's son's anger subsides then, they can come back and get married peacefully.
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Hana- an herb used for hair colouring. Usually of red colour.
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