" I know bhrata is doing this intentionally" Bheem said sitting down at the gate of Indrprast's royal palace being bored of waiting for his jyest.

" What about mata?" Arjun asked to defend his jyest. He just reached now and wants to welcome his brother.

" She must be bringing ladoos for me" Bheem's face got adorned with a smile while he defended his mother.

Aanyati, Draupadi, Bheem, Sehdev and Arjun were standing at the gate waiting for Yudhisthir and Kunti.

" Bhabhi maa! May I ask what Nakul did this time?" Arjun asked with fear visible on his face. Instead of replying, Aanyati just shot him a glare which was enough to shut him up.

At this moment the sound of chariots too came in. Everyone turned to see Yudhisthir coming with all his glory. Aanyati touched his feet and did the aarti. But everyone else was silent.

Aanyati turned to see all of them looking beside Yudhishthir's chariot. She too stepped left to see what it is as Yudhisthir was standing in front of her.

A palanquin was kept just beside his chariot. Aanyati's heart started thumping in her chest. All the negative thoughts launched in her brain.

" Ohh! I just forgot her. Meet Shivi Rajkumari Devika" he replied way more casually. A young maiden adorned in blue saree came out with a smile. Confidence was her only jewellery which gained everyone's attention. Her beautiful long hairs were beautifully styled while she didn't wear much jewellery.



" Pranipat" she wished before bending down to take Aanyati's blessings. Aanyati stood there froze, her senses numb. This is not what she was expecting. The wait of weeks is ending like this. No. Did he married her? She hardly was able to control her tears.

" Panchali!! Why are you crying?" Yudhishthir was the first one to notice a tear slipping down her beautiful cheek. He became worried finding his beloved crying. She didn't answer. God knows if she even heard the question or not.

" Jyest!!" Arjun came in. His voice hesitant "is she your....wife?" He asked not being able to believe his jyest can do this to Aanyati. He is the only person who had seen his jyest suffering just because he hurt Aanyati. How can he make her suffer more?

" What?!?!?!" Both Yudhisthir and Devika shouted at once making others finch.

" Hey narayana!!! Don't tell me you were thinking the same Aanyati" Yudhisthir turned to her who just came out of her thoughts hearing them shout.

" ..d... Dharmraj....she...came..w..with...you so I...t.. thought.." before she could complete her sentence Yudhisthir broke out into laughter.

" Look at your face priye!! She is not my wife" he finally spoke making others release the breath they were controlling.

" She is like a sister to me. Shivi Naresh wanted to strengthen his relations with Indrprast so he proposed this offer of me marrying Devika but I denied. For his sake and security, I brought Devika here as my sister " he explained making Aanyati finally broke out into chuckle hiding a little sob.

How can I doubt my Dharmraj? She scolded herself.

" You brought her here as sister and Shivi Naresh agreed??" Sehdev asked in disbelief.

" He didn't want to but many kings are eager to marry her because of a prophecy that her husband will be renowned as the best warrior of all times in history . Many kingdoms are attacking Shivi just for this. That's why Shivi Naresh sent her here with me as my sister believing she will be safe here. " Yudhisthir explained clearing everyone's doubt.

" But why did she touched jiji's feet?" Draupadi asked this time still in doubt. Yudhishthir turned to Devika because only she can answer this question.

" Maharaj Yudhisthir had given me the honour to call him my brother so maharani is my bhabhi shri. That's why I touched her feet " Devika answered with innocence and confidence. Her confidence is her biggest quality which is visible by the way she talks.

Aanyati came forward carresing her face " An unmarried girl should touch the feet of her guru and parents only " her voice was calm and soft.

" You are like my mother here only " she said with same love which Aanyati was showering on her.

" Aanyati!! If you have met you new sister then can I ask what's going on with Nakul and Vishwa?" Yudhishthir asked this time finding Nakul and Vishwa doing sit ups with Rajeshwari counting them.

Before Aanyati could answer, the sounds of chariots came again. Rajmata Kunti was coming along with...Karna??

This was like a shock to everyone present there. But kunti's smile vanished their worry as she got down the chariot with Karna's help.

" Moti! Take Devika in. She might be tired. I will come to you later" Aanyati said. Devika left with Moti and now Aanyati came forward to welcome her mata.

" Pranipat mata" she bent down to take her blessings and then did her aarti. Her sons and other family members got immersed in taking her blessings. Aanyati went forward to welcome Karna with Aarti.

" I am not your guest Maharani" Karna protested before she could do his Aarti. He gained others attention as well. " I came here to drop Rajmata. That's all" his face was emotionless.

" You are an alliance of Hastinapur Angraj and I am just welcoming my kingdom's alliance" Aanyati reasoned in the same tone.

" I left that title long ago Maharani. Now I am just a mere suta who might make your palace unholy"

Aanyati understood where his mock is pointed at easily but didn't say anything. Bheem was coming forward to say something but she stopped him too.

" Putr Karn!! Stay here for sometime . It's a mother's request" Kunti said in a broken voice which confused Aanyati. Is there anything she don't know?? Well she will find it any way.

" Yes ang...maharathi Karn. It will be Indrprast's honour to serve you" Yudhisthir said with his calm voice and serene smile.

" I can't step in my enemy's kingdom Dharmraj" he said looking at Arjun who held same haterate like Karna did for him.

" Indrprast is a provincial kingdom of Hastinapur and I don't think Hastinapur is your enemy's kingdom" Aanyati got in this time. Karna seemed in trouble.

" It's my request putra" Kunti said again and finally Karna gave up. Kunti held a beautiful smile when he agreed. But many were not happy. That included Bheem and Arjun at the top who were glaring at him continuously. Their attention got diverted when Kunti asked something.

" Putr Yudhishthir!! What is Nakul and Vishwa doing?" She asked being confused finding them doing sit ups.

" I too wants to know mata" Yudhisthir turned toward Aanyati. Aanyati sighted

" Don't even ask mata!! He is more notorious than kids. I warned him thousand of times not to bring his animals inside the palace but still he did." Aanyati said in clear anger. Kunti laughed at her remark. Her Nakul actually is notorious. Others too held smiles on their faces.

" But what about Vishwa??" Yudhishthir asked.

" He and Nakul ate Bheem's ladoos and were feeding the remaining to horses which Nakul brought in" Aanyati said placing one hand on her waist and the other holding thal of aarti. Her words followed a good laughter by everyone. Karna too was amused by the way these people behave. Aanyati gave Vishwa punishment?? Is he her family members? Why did he even agree? It would be a lie if he says he wasn't confused.

" And who is this beautiful maiden ?" She asked pointing at Rajeshwari who was still counting how much sit ups they did.

" She is Vishwa's would be wife, Rajkumari Rajeshwari " answered Draupadi. Kunti didn't hide her amusement.

" Vishwa's wife??" She asked

" Would be mata. The way they are behaving, I am sure they will not marry " Bheem remarked smiling earings a glare from Aanyati. He muttered a sorry holding his ears in return.

" Let's get in mata! There's a lot I want to talk about " Aanyati smiled taking her in with others.

" Mata!!! Don't you care about this son of yours " Nakul shouted from behind.

" Rajeshwari jiji! Let them come in now " Aanyati shouted freeing them from their punishment. Before Rajeshwari could say anything, Nakul and Vishwa immediately ran away to save their poor legs.

" Yuyutsu! Please show maharathi Karn his room " Aanyati deliberately asked Yuyutsu knowing others can create havoc if left alone with their rival. Yuyutsu noded taking Karn with him while Aanyati took her mother in law with her avoiding Yudhisthir who she knew will tease her to no end after previous incident.

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