' yogmaya did her work and now it was the time for others to accept it ' ( yogmaya can make people do the unexpected)

Dead silence spread throughout the sabha. No one dared to utter a single word. All the eyes were fixed on Arjun and his unusual demand. His face was held down with guilt or he wasn't able to hold the stare.

Drupad, his ministers , his family, pandavas and their mother , every single person present in that sabha stood rooted on their place.

Arjun knew he did wrong by putting up such demand. He was aware that Drupad have to fullfill this demand. Being an archer, he knew arrows and words, once spoken can never be taken back. He drew this conclusion from his Madhav's words . He felt like his Madhav wants him to execute this plan. Krishna too stood without any expression on his face looking at Aanyati only.

" Arjun!!!!" a loud voice made every one come out of their trance.

" What do you consider my sisters as? Are they a gift to give you on your demand? Do you even register your own words? " Shouted Dhridstdhumn on top of his lungs.

Maharaj Drupad who was standing till now dropped down on his throne helpless. Shrikhandini and Satyajeet rushed to him.

Draupadi stared at her sister with uncertainty. Swarnika and Moti holding her from either side. Kunti looked confused at her son. Her face twisting in the pain Aanyati was feeling. Dhridstdhumn still shouting at Arjun and his brothers who stood in shock.

Aanyati was frozen on her place. Her eyes blank just like her mind. The only words ringing in her head were I want your daughter Rajkumari Aanyati as a wife for my jyest.

She neither heard anything else nor reacted. Her gaze straight at her sakha. Then her mind started gathering all possibilities.

What if I say no?

Pita shri will have to take exile. Panchal's reputation will be at stake. Draupadi's marriage will be staken. No one will marry her after whatever happened in swayamvar. Kingdoms will attack to conquer the remaining Panchal finding it in vernuable state.

" There is no need of any war Yuvraj" Yudhisthir's calm yet deep voice made Aanyati come out of her trance. She hardly could comprehend what happened. War. Dhridstdhumn announced to wage war against pandavas.

" I myself deny for this marriage. She is having the right to choose her husband and I will not interfere in that. Maharaj !! Forgive my anuj for such disgusting demand " Yudhisthir folds his hands in front of Drupad after throwing a glare to his anuj.

Aanyati felt someone squealing her hand. She turned to see Draupadi on the verge of crying. She was pleading with her eyes.No. She can't let anything happen. Arjun had already demanded and that can't be taken back. It's known to all that's why they are silent. She took a deep breath controlling her tears and announced

" I am ready for this marriage " Aanyati's cold voice echoed in the whole sabha. Again silence engulfed everyone. The amount of shock they were getting was hard to digest. Draupadi finally left Aanyati's hand sighting in relief.

" Putri! There's no need for you to do so, I will go to exile happily but will never let you suffer " Drupad came forward. His voice showing his vernualblity.

" Yes jiji! There's no need for you to agree. I will cut there head right now and will close this matter forever." Dhridstdhumn said. Swarnika placed her hand on Aanyati's shoulder denying by her head.

But Aanyati just stared blankly at her Sakha who noded at her.

" I have announced my decision" saying that Aanyati left without wasting any second. The whole sabha was still in shock.

Yudhishthir was not able to comprehend what all just happened. He wanted to talk to her. He wanted to ask her. Why?

" I suggest you all to retreat to your chambers. We can discuss other things in morning" Krishna advised and left.

Here Aanyati was sitting on her bed Hugging her knees. Tears were flowing continuously from her eyes. Her sobs were struck in her throat. She had no idea what she was feeling.

The thought of marrying Yudhisthir never came in her mind, not at all after the unusual marriage was announced. Marrying her sister's husband was the most dangerous thought she ever had. She felt anger, pain, guilt all at once. The way Draupadi was looking at her, silently begging for her marriage. She had never thought of landing in any such situation.

But her sakha approved all this. He knows everything. He jokingly suggested her marriage too. He already knew what will happen that's why he asked for Draupadi's swayamvar instead of her. Because her swayamvar was a ladder to Aanyati's marriage. He remained silent throughout the incident. He himself made Draupadi remember that she can deny to marry Karna. Her Govind was the decision maker of this game.

" Sakhi" the calm and soothing voice of Krishna made her turn around.

" You already knew everything sakha?" Aanyati asked with a bitter smile on her face.

" You are Aanyati Sakhi, the one born with pre written destiny, your life is already decided" Krishna sat beside her.

" Does that mean I have to accept everything which comes like this marriage? Don't I have any right on my own life?" Aanyati's was on the egde of another break down. Krishna placed a hand on her shoulder.

" Your life is all yours Sakhi, no one can decide the way for a river but a mountain leaves the river with only one option. Such mountains comes in everyone's life. The one who accept the change and keep on moving reaches the ocean only" Krishna's voice was calm and serene. Aanyati cried in his embarace for a longer time. He didn't left her side but consoled her. He stayed with her wiping her tears.

God actually never leaves your side.

" Listen to me Sakhi! The journey you are stepping on is not easy. You are meant to bring change in society, to establish Dharma , you can't fell weak. You have to become the support I need for the greater purpose " Krishna said with utmost calmness and seriousness once Aanyati calmed down a bit.

" If you are with me on my side then I can suffer my whole life Narayan " Aanyati touched his feet with devotion but Krishna made her get up.

" You are my beloved sakhi, your place is in my heart " he placed her hand on his heart. Aanyati cried the tears of happiness.

" Now I understood why Draupadi was so calm after meeting you " Aanyati chuckled a bit between her tears. Govind wiped back the remaining tears from her cheeks.

After Govind left, Aanyati felt calmness spreading all over her body but somewhere in her heart she still was feeling pain. She had removed all the ornaments she wore earlier. Her odhni was also not tuck inside her saree. It was spread freely on her chest and bare stomach. She was lying on her bed gazing at the moon.

" Rajkumari! Yuvraj Yudhisthir wants to meet you" Tara informed with some hesitation. The state in which Aanyati was, no one should be allowed in. She believed.

" Let him in" Aanyati said and pulled a rope hanging beside her bed. White curtains covered the bed in a while allowing a translucent view of her body.

Yudhishthir entered after getting permission. The chamber was still the same he left two years ago. The same warmness engulfed the whole chamber. But today, not even a single lamp was lightened. Moonlight was giving a calm vibe to the whole chamber. Then at the center, surrounded by water was her bed covered in white curtains.

Yudhishthir immediately turned around finding her half dressed. Aanyati's face adorned with a bitter smile on his actions.

" May I ask the reason of this sudden arrival Dharmraj?" Her voice was cold and calm.

" Why?" His voice made it clear that he was angry but still trying to act calm" why you said yes to this marriage? I myself was denying then why?"

" You five brothers are marrying one woman just because your mother ordered to do so. That is your Dharma. " She anwered getting up and sitting still" I agreed to protect my father and my kingdom and that's my Dharma "

" But Arjun would have changed his demand on my order " Yudhisthir argued. His frustration was visible but still he was trying to not show it.

" You are Dharmraj, you know once the words are spoken they can't be taken back. Your brother knew it very well afterall he is an archer but I don't blame him " she never turned her gaze to look at him" this was supposed to happen. He just played his role and now I am supposed to play mine "

" Means you are sure of your decision " his face had a tint of pain" you will marry without any feelings. I remember about your dream to marry someone you love. What about that?"

" That was a dream and I live in reality" a smile appeared on her face remembering her dream" pranipat " she wished before he could say anything further.

Yudhishthir left without waiting any more. His mind was clouded with a lot of things. This marriage with Draupadi was already suffocating him and now he didn't want to destroy another life. He was angry on Arjun and didn't even talk to him. He found Krishna on his way who was there to make him accept everything.

God is there for everyone to show them the right path. It's on us, to listen to him or ignore him.....

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I tried my best to make it logical.

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