With a deep breathe Yudhisthir finally entered into the den of lion. The lioness herself was standing in front of him with hands folded on chest. She hardly had any jewellery upon herself except the chudamani. In these months Yudhisthir realised she looks more beautiful while wearing less ornaments.
This is not the time to admirer her you fool!!
His brain scolded him. He went forward toward a table to keep his crown.
" Finally you found some time Dharmraj!!" Her voice came making him more nervous. He might not show anything on face but he too feels just like every other human.
" My whole time is for you only Maharani" he said turning around. Aanyati too turned around.
" Oh really!! Can you tell me when we spend some quality time together " she asked raising her eye brow. At this moment Yudhisthir found the chance to turn the game.
" But why should we spend time together?"
" Because we are husband and wife and they spend time together to talk to know about each other, to produce chi......" She stopped in between realising what she was about to say. This time Yudhisthir raised his one eye brow.
" Seems like the bold chatter box is at loss of words " he teased with a smirk. Smirk? Since when he become like this.
" I...am....j...just saying that we should know about each other. Almost an year is about to pass and we still don't know about each others likings and dislikes " she tried to change the topic unaware of what's coming next.
" You are my only liking Maharani. The things you dislike is hated by me too. The things you love are my favourite. " His voice was calm and full of emotions. Aanyati didn't know how to react. This was the first time he openly confessed his feelings. Is she supposed to say something. Dealing with what to do in her mind, she stood straight without any moment. Yudhishthir smiled to himself finding her like this. He knew this confession can change a lot but he believes he just said 0.1% of what he feels.
After finding her in trouble till now Yudhisthir decided to change the topic. Who knows she stand like this whole night.
" Have you called the raj Purohit for discussing Vishwa's marriage date?" He asked breaking her trance.
" ..y...yes...he said next whole week is auspicious" she stammered finding proper words.
" So what did you decide? When should we marry him?" He asked smiling.
" I think we should not hurry. Rajkumari Rajeshwari might be playing strong but she needs time to adjust in her surroundings. To know bhrata Vishwa" she reasoned with vivid concern. Yudhishthir noded understanding her words.
" We will discuss about this with Vishwa and Rajkumari in the morning " saying so both went to sleep. Yudhishthir had a peaceful sleep while Aanyati was still in shock of what he said.
In the meeting chamber of Yudhisthir sat he and his family deep in thoughts.
" How will we manage all this?" Nakul raised the question everyone had in their minds.
With a deep sight Yudhisthir began" Nakul and Sehdev will look after the village affected in plague, Arjun will see the disturbances in the east, Yuyutsu will accompany him, internal finance will be checked by Bheem and Vishwa and I myself will go to help Shivi Naresh "
Everyone agreed on his planning. In just two days, one of Indrprast's village was hit by plague, some eastern kingdoms were planning to rebel against Indrprast, many scams were seen in financial management and Shivi Naresh has asked for help in a war threatening his kingdom.
On Yudhishthir's order everyone was up for their assigned work. He himself left for Shivi in a while to help Shivi Naresh.
Meanwhile in Hastinapur Karna has given back his kingdom to Duryodhan saying he wants rest from the dirty politics for a while. But he assured Duryodhan that he will help him in every possible manner even now.
On Bhism's order, he was coming with Kunti to Indrprast to drop her there and then begin his journey.
Neither Kunti nor Yudhisthir knew that they are going to bring two soulmates together soon.
In the palace of Indrprast...
" NAKUL!!!!!!" Aanyati's angry voice spread through the large corridors of palace. Many soldiers and dasis finched on her voice.
" Bhrata Bheem please save me" Nakul pleaded to Bheem who laughed at his misery while shouting
" Bhabhi maa!!! Nakul is here" he shouted and Nakul turned pale.
" Dare you run again and I will remove all mirrors from your room!!" She warned coming to him. He stood there freeze waiting for the scolding session to begin.
" You again brought your animal friends into the palace??" She asked in dead serious tone. Nakul noded with his head down.
" Look at me!!" She ordered and Nakul followed. His face was like an innocent child. He reminds Aanyati of Dhridstdhumn. He too creates trouble and then act innocent. But Aanyati is never able to scold or punish them in such situations.
She inhaled a deep breathe " this is the last time I am letting you go. Take your animals out now. And if I found them again in the palace then you will see what you bhabhi maa can do" Nakul's face immediately lit up.
"You are the best bhabhi shri!!"
" I know, tell me something new" she smiled with proud.
" This is wrong bhabhi shri, you always spares him from punishment" Bheem protested.
" How can I punish this innocent face Bheem" she reasoned looking at Nakul who grinned at him.
" Don't make faces now. Your ladoos are prepared. Come and have them" Aanyati smiled at Bheem who too became happy listening the name of ladoos.
" Bhabi shri!!" Sehdev stopped her before she could go " do you know about that book on ancient herbs found in Himalayas?" He asked. He mostly talks about work with her unlike others who troubles her with their antics. Aanyati found this as the right moment to know her youngest brother in law more.
" Panchal's royal library have all three parts of that book" she answered resulting in Sehdev's face adorning with a huge smile.
" Can I have them bhabhi shri?" He asked with hope.
" Offcourse!! Right now I can only tell you about the brief I read in that book"
" That will work"
" But my ladoos bhabhi shri" Bheem pouted
" I will send them to your chamber Rajkumar" Rajeshwari took the duty to herself. She is adjusting well in Indrprast. The only problem is that she don't talks much with Vishwa. If she do, she will talk about everything except the necessary one.
Aanyati gave a genuine smile to her for helping her while leaving with Sehdev.
" NAKUL!!!! Take those animals out. Right now!!" She shouted before finally leaving.
After talking about the herbs for a while Sehdev was satisfied.
" Did you get any message from mata Kunti? When is she reaching Indrprast?" Aanyati asked casually.
" She will reach with bhrata Yudhishthir. He too had started his journey back to Indrprast after helping Shivi Naresh " Sehdev replied before immersing himself in books again.
" How does it feel to see the future?" She asked out of the blue gaining Sehdev's attention.
" It is not like it seems bhabhi shri. " He replied while Aanyati raised her eye brow gesturing to explain more.
" I don't see the exact events, if I see than that's very uncommon. I just get the feeling if something good or bad is going to happen. Trust me it destroys all the surprise " he answered without looking at her.
" That means you knew the result of every event that happened till now in the form of a good news or bad " she asked and Sehdev noded.
" Many people do penance for ages to gain what you have. Be proud of it. Human understands the value of somethings when it's gone " she said getting up and leaving.
" Bhabhi maa!!" She stopped when he called her" thanku you " he said with a small smile. Aanyati too smiled and left.
Now it was the time of Draupadi to spend with Aanyati. No one bothered the sisters when they are together knowing how pissed they get in such a situation.
" I think I have done something wrong jiji" Draupadi voiced her thoughts.
" Why do you think so?" Aanyati asked with concern.
" I think it's because of me that the remaining three pandavas are not marrying again. They don't even get the chance of having a happy married life. "
" How is it because of you Draupadi?" Aanyati asked.
" They will never destroy anyone's life knowing if they married them then they will have to live away from them. Rajkumar Bheem Nakul and Sehdev respect me as a woman. They never even touched me just like Maharaj but in this way they are being deprived of the happiness they deserve. Few days ago I saw the same concern in Arya Arjun's words too. Maharaj have you with him but those three don't have anyone. "
" Then free them Draupadi. You are the only person who can make them let their wifes come in in Indraprasth. Free them from the vow by yourself" Aanyati solved her problem.
" Will they agree?"
" The only thing which is bounding them, which they respect is the vow given to you. They will not even marry without your permission " Aanyati reasoned.
" Then I will free them today only " Draupadi smiled getting up....