Draupadi was only looking at Karna since he came, she saw him after 12 years, from the time he saved her she knew he was imprinted on her heart. She can never forget how he stopped Dussashan and removed his own angavastra to cover her. That angavastra is her prized possession that she never seperated from herself. She still uses it cover herself. She could never forget his anger in sabha though she knew it was not out of love for her but respect towards women. She was emotionally empty then and thought nothing more now could affect her but seeing him getting slapped for saving her dignity was another injustice happened to her because of her. She felt too guilty at that moment but because of trauma she couldn't say anything. After hearing to her best friend what injustice she done to him her guilt surpassed the pain, suffering and humiliation happened to her. She didn't said at that time but she agreed to govind that what happened to her was because of her karma. She insulted him, rejected him, never left a chance to humiliate him and blame him for everything when he was completely innocent. She was also jeolous of him, his wife ,their love, happiness etc. She realised she had the chance to have all this but it was her who rejected him. For 12 years she thought of him, her behaviour to him and how would everything be different if she didn't rejected him. She wasn't naive child that came out of fire but she was born with knowledge but she let society and her ego run her mind. She saw him today after 12 years, he was still very handsome. Simple clothes but for the first time she saw his divine aura especially when he was doing his Suryapooja. The sunrays seems to merge into him making him look like part of sun itself. His kundals was shining like it was destroying the darkness inside her. For the first time she saw his generosity, humbleness, kindness, compassion. No wonder he was called Daanveer not only he gave the desired alms but he the Samrat of entire Aaryavrat was standing there folding his hand in bow to commoner and strangers. He even touched the feet of those who were elder to him it showed his morals and upbringing. When told everyone to leave and turned around to look at Sun, his back was turned against them, she once again saw the sunrays were glistening on his body making him divine, the kundals were again shining brightly but not as before. She too came out with Sahdev she knew he can feel her presence. She didn't make a sound and quietly listening to conversation she didn't think he would accurately guess the identities of other Pandavas but then again she knew nothing about him. She saw Sahdev leaving and slight movement of him turning, time slowed down for her as he turned towards her and looked her.

Karna has already felt two presence hidden in bush because he can feel their gazes especially one that was fixed on him. After seeing Yudhishthir, Bheem Arjun and Nakul it wasn't hard to guess who they could be. He faced them because they came to him so, after that he turned around and called out Sahdev but he knew Draupadi was also with him. He could feel the intense gaze in him till he talked to Sahdev. He couldn't decide what to do, he don't know what to do. He remembered his conversation with Vrushali. From intensity of Draupadi's gaze he could guess her thought process he knew ha was married to her and marriage is so sacred that few words are not sufficient to sever it. But in that mairrage neither he nor Draupadi had any interest. It was done purely to fulfill a boon but it was also fact that they married. He abide his promise and never asked for his right or interfere in her life or decisions but now she has decided to do her duties and as per his promise he won't interfere in her decision but he didn't want to do injustice to Vrushali. He knew she has sacrificed so much for him and his family. In this life after his parents and teachers, Vrushali was only one who was with him through thick and thin. He couldn't do injustice to her but he couldn't do that to Draupadi too. She was also not the first woman to reject him because of society. Sometimes he felt like his fight with society was prior to his birth. If his own birth mother can reject and abondon him then how could he blame any one. He turned around after making decisions but he wasn't ready to see what he saw. His eyes widened and shocked was visible on his face, Draupadi was pale and weak. She wore a bhagwa saree with his angavastra to cover her. He could ofcourse remember his angavastra. But her eyes were muddy it didn't have its sharpness and she lost so much weight. Standing seems like hard task for her. The woman who stood bravely and stood straight even when biggest atrocities was happening to her was now wobbling on her feets now. He was shocked seeing her condition. She was a not even shell of formal self.

They both just stood there, Draupadi was gazing at him. She can clearly see the shock on his face. Karna too was so shocked to say anything.

Draupadi : Pranipat Maharaj.

Her voice was more like squeaking, it was coarse clearly she didn't speak very much in long time he guessed since 12 years. They both are confused how to adress each other. Draupadi wants to call him Aarya but couldn't and for karna it was even more difficult as he has never address her directly. When he was at Indraprastha he remained quiet and after that they never talked.

Karna : Pranipat Devi.

Draupadi stiffnend hearing that. But what else could she expected.

Draupadi : Would you also give me the alms that I request Samrat.

Karna : Yes, I would if I can and it's Dharm.

Draupadi didn't speak but move two steps towards him and was fall to touch his feet but Karna stopped her and caught her mid way.

Karna : What are you doing?

Draupadi : I am falling at your feet to ask your forgiveness

Karna : There is no need to this. I forgive you Draupadi.

Karna helped her to stand and removed his hands, Draupadi was shocked by his answer.

Draupadi : How could you forgive me so easily after what I did to you. I have rejected you and insulted you repeatedly inspite of you being innocent.

Karna : Yes you did all that Draupadi but I have only Forgiven for your insults. In truth I never actually blamed you for that. I know you were born recently and you got influenced by society and others. Humans are social animal they tend to form opinion based on surrounding. Caste system is so ingrained in Aaryavrat that even you couldn't remained untouched by it. From my point of view you were ignorant and lack experience. You judged me based on what you were told. I can't blame you for listening to one's you consider your loved ones. I was mere stranger to you so ofcourse you would listen to whoever close to you.

Draupadi hearing his thoughts couldn't fathom how big his heart was. She could be sure no other men that she knew except Govind can have such thoughts. No wonder he always praised him, Karna didn't think twice and forgive her because he understands her reason. She couldn't imagine how much insults he has faced to forgive someone because he can see reason behind. She couldn't help but think how much injustice has he faced growing up. She was even more ashamed hearing her answer as she too did such injustice to him but his answer made her focus on one point

Draupadi : It means you didn't forgive me for rejecting you.

Karna : There is nothing to forgive in that. A woman has every right to decide to chose who she wants to spend her life with. Neither you nor I was willing to marry. We never had interaction, affection or love. We did because we were forced by circumstances. As a woman you had every right to reject me and I never minded your rejection as I had considered Vrushali as my wife.

You has already made a huge sacrifice because a boon. You have to marry six men. It was wrong you had already staked your reputation by publically accepting the Pandavas as you husbands but you couldn't tarnished your father's reputation by accepting a suta as you husband. I know society is especially cruel to woman. You did what you had to do atleast save Panchal and Kuruvansh reputation.

Draupadi was again shocked hearing him. She can't comprehend what moral compass he have to say injustice done to him as her righteous act. She knew she could have politely rejected him even if she did those things for that reason but because of her ego she has not only rejected and insulted him but she became the reason others got chance to humiliate him but here he was describing as her merit. Nobody not even her father, husbands or mother in law ever truly understood her sacrifice but here someone who she gave nothing but misery understood her. She has realised how big a gem in humans has she missed. A tear slipped from her eyes.

Draupadi : I want to correct my mistakes, I want an opportunity to do my duties which I should have done years ago.

Karna : Draupadi I have promised you to never interfere in you decisions or ask any rights. But are you completely sure you want this.

Draupadi : Yes I am sure, why you don't want to accept me. Do you also think me impure like others.

Karna : No, I can never think of women as impure. Women are symbol of sacrifice and selflessness. No woman can be ever impure. Especially you who is daughter of fire, the purest things in the universe. For you Draupadi I never had any hate or anger. I never had pity for you Draupadi because that would be Insult to you, all I had for you is respect. Yes Draupadi I respect you because how can one not respect and admire you after what you had gone through. You married six men, divided yourself among five, you still did your duties to those who you have accepted, you stood up for yourself and fought bravely when the whole society is against you. Even in that Dyut Sabha you fought for yourself and after everything happened, you have courage to stand up and face everything again. Draupadi you are the prime example of what a woman is capable of. Any other being in your place would commited suicide but you didn't you might not not have physical strength but in mental strength you are second to none in this yug.

I am asking because have you thought this through, your this decision will not affect you but everyone related to you especially your children. Your decision will have harsh impact on them, not only that but once again you would become target of society. Draupadi I never cared about this pathetic society or their opinion but I had advantage of being male. This society is especially cruel to woman. I am trying to change that but deep rooted traditions and thinking can't be cleansed quickly. I have promised you not to interfere in your decisions and I know Vrushali would also no problem with you infact she is the convinced me to give you opportunity. I want you to think this through if you still want this I can give you what you want but only Vrushali would be my queen. I won't lie to you Draupadi I love her and will always her the most. After tridevs, my parents, gurudevs and Gurumaa I am indebted to her only, she had sacrificed very many things for me and my parents. I can't give you love and rights equal to her. Even now are you sure you want this.

Draupadi : Yes, I am sure. I know what could be consequences of my actions. I too stopped thinking about this patriarchal society's opinion. My children are being raised by Govind I am sure he made sure they are atleast good human being. I am doing what should I have from the beginning. I would be happy being part of your life after everything I did to you. I know, I don't deserve even your forgiveness let alone this. But like Govind said you have bigger heart than anyone. I know I am not worthy of being compared to Vrushali I don't want anything but be part of your life.

Karna : Fine Draupadi, I Radhey Karna accept you Yagseni Draupadi as my wife.

Karna took out his knife and pricked his thumb then he came to her and did her mangbharai with his blood and then he closed his eyes and asked shukracharya for his permission to use sanjeevni matra. He told him everything and after getting his permission he used mantras in Draupadi. Draupadi was happy when Karna accepted her her tears of joy were flowing but suddenly she felt a divine light coming into her. In just few seconds her malnutrition went away, her all fatigue and weakness disappeared. She was rejuvenised, Draupadi knew it was Karna who did this she knew the powers of sanjeevni matra. She felt happy feeling Karna's care for her. She knew with this gesture he was showing he truly forgave and accepted her.

Karna : Draupadi, I won't impose on you, everything will be upto you. Lets go to palace. I will introduce you to everyone as my wife but be prepared you will meet various people you have never expected. It's upto you whether you want to disclose our relationship to others or not I will tell ony my parents and Vrushali.

Draupadi : There is no need for that I want everyone to know about us. We will tell your family now, I have to gain their forgiveness too but I want the world to know after my agyatvas.

Karna : everything will happen as you wish.

They both went to palace.

AN : I felt this was right. Sorry if anyone is disappointed.