Before the sun could rise, Sahdev and Draupadi came to Chedi to attend Nakul's wedding. Rajmata Kunti, Devika and Bhism also started their journey from Hastinapur and were supposed to reach till noon.

Whole Chedi was decorated in red and yellow. People almost forgot that their king had been killed. Leave the people, the royals too seemed to be happy from Shishupal's death. Everyone was preparing for this wedding whole heartedly. And why shouldn't they, Shishupal was not a just ruler whom anyone could praise. All the crimes were done openly in his rule.

" Pranipat bhabhi shri" Sahdev's voice made Anayati turn around.

" Sahdev! Draupadi!" Draupadi almost jumped on Anayati hugging her tightly.

" Jiji are you all right?" She asked concerned.

" Nothing can happen me when your blessings are with me sister" Anayati carressed her face lovingly.

In the mean time Bheem and Valandhra also came in with Yudhisthir and Krishna.

" Draupadi, she is Bheem's wife Kashi kanya Valandhra" as Anayati introduced her, Draupadi went forward to touch valandhra's feet who jumped in surprise.

" Rajkumari! What are you doing? " She asked completely shocked.

" You are my elder from now on jiji. Why shouldn't I touch your feet??" Anayati looks at both the ladies with surprise. Even the male couldn't control their chuckle at this interaction.

" Valandhra! I will explain everything to you later. Come now we have to arrange all the gifts" said Anayati taking the ladies away leaving behind the males.

" Jyest! I still can't believe you are married" Sahdev said over dramatically to Bheem

" Come my dear anuj, let me make you believe" he chokes Sahdev with his arm "where are you manners my loving silent brother? You didn't even bothered to touch your bhabhi's feet" Bheem glares

" ...j...jyest actually....I... wasn't able to...b... believe" Sahdev says trying to breathe.

" Now you do believe na. Come let me introduce you to her" Bheem drags Sahdev away. Yuyutsu leaves finding Moti alone. Nakul and Yudhisthir too walks off.

Soon after Bhism, Kunti and Devika reached Chedi. Bhism didn't wait to meet his grandsons or new kulvadhus but immediately runs to meet his beloved daughter in law Anayati.

" Pita mah" Anayati touches his feet

" Sada suhagan raho putri" Bhism blesses her and immediately hugs her to his chest. "I hope you are all right dear" Bhism asks concerned. In the mean time, all other people gather around.

" How can anything happen to jagat janni maha mahim" Karenumati's voice fills in. Bhism turns his attention to Karenumati who first touches Anayati's feet and then Bhism's . Nobody seemed to pay attention to her words except Bheem who observes her keenly.

" You must be Chedi kumari" Bhism says as she nods. Anayati in the mean time looks around her family members. Devika's face is drained off all colours. She didn't come to hug her as well. She leaves the topic for later discussion.

Soon the pre wedding rituals begin with haldi and ended on sangeet. Sahdev roams around the palace gloomily all the time.

" What happened my twin? Why are you so sad??" Nakul asks finding his behaviour odd.

" All my brothers are now committed. They will not have any time for me now" he says with a tensed face.

" What do you mean?" Asks Nakul.

" Come let me show you" Sahdev drags Nakul through the hall where rituals were going on. He first stands at some distance from Yudhisthir and Anayati

" See jyest sees nothing beyond bhabhi ma" he says and Nakul finds Yudhisthir ignoring all political calls just to check Anayati's well being.

" Come here now" he takes nakul near Bheem. " Bhrata Bheem might think he is smart enough but he isn't. His brain lies in his strength" Sahdev shows Nakul how Bheem is stealing glances of Valandhra.

Then he drags Nakul near Moti who was serving some guests water. And behind her Yuyutsu is doing the same thing. Nakul sights deeply.

" This is what you will become tomorrow bhrata Nakul and I will remain alone" Sahdev says in a low tone.

" Then you too should marry now Sahdev" Nakul suggests teasing him" look now I am having a total of 108 sister in laws. You can choose"

" Shiv shiv shiv shiv" Sahdev touches his ears " how absurd your talks are getting Nakul? Don't you know I want to become a celibate like pita mah "

" What?" Nakul almost shouts.

" Why are you shouting putr Nakul?" Bhism enters the scene.

" Pita mah! You tell me. Shouldn't we follow the steps of our elders?" Sahdev asks innocently.

" Offcourse putra " Bhism answers.

" That's what I am telling Nakul. I want to be a celibate like pita mah " Bhism's eyes widen at his statement.

" Putra!!" He asks baffled.

Both Nakul and Sahdev broke out laughing. Bhism sights at his grandsons. Before they could make fun of Bhism more Anayati jumps in. She twists their ears playfully.

" Is this what I am teaching you both? Making fun of pita mah??" She asks twisting their ears.

" Ahh..ah...maa sorry " Nakul pleads.

" We...ahh..were just joking " Sahdev supports.

Bhism too break out into laughter. This was the family he imagined to be a part of years ago. A family full of colours, joy, fun and love. Nakul and others didn't realise but Bhism did when he called Anayati maa instead of bhabhi. Sahdev who takes years to get familiar with someone befriended Anayati in few months. Bhism still remembers how hostile Sahdev was to everyone when they came after Pandu's demise. He would not talk to anyone unless necessary.

Bhism felt contended with this family of his. And Anayati was the rope which binded them together in one bundle. Bhism could not help but praise this daughter in law of his again and again. His family is now getting filled in slowly from Anayati to now Karenumati. Four of his grandsons are married now. He only wishes for a grandchild now.

" Where are you lost pita mah?" Anayati asked. Bhism realised how lost he was. The twins already left leaving them alone.

" Putri! I can't express how grateful I am to you. Today when I see my family, I can't be more contended. What else do I need in this age?"

Anayati smiles thinking deeply. Atleast someone is happy and contented in this situation.

"Kalyani!! Come I want to introduce you to someone" Yudhisthir said smiling widely taking Anayati away.

Bhism looks down in the hall at his children. Bheem and Valandhra, Anayati and Yudhisthir, Arjun and Draupadi, Nakul and Karenumati. Their marriage might have taken place in unusual circumstances but they have brought together the two parts of one soul.

Tomorrow morning, Nakul will marry Karenumati and everyone will leave till evening. Bhism just wished to cherish this moment as much as possible.

" Devika!!" Anayati approached her when she was sitting alone in a corner.

" Pranipat jiji" Devika greeted with a solemn look.

" What had happened to you dear?" Anayati directly came on to the point. " What's troubling you so much?"

" Nothing jiji. Why do you think so?" She said covering her sadness with a smile. But Anayati just looked directly into her eyes with a look of don't lie to me. At this moment, Devika broke down. Tears found their way through her eyes. She hugged Anayati letting her emotions flow out.

" ..ji...jiji...." She cried until her tears dried out. All the time Anayati was there to console her support her.

" Is this matter related to your heart?" She asked placing her hand on Devika's chest.

Devika didn't say anything which gave Anayati her answer.

" You know what Devika. When Arjun demanded me for his jyest as his wife, I was shocked, angry and sad. I couldn't help but curse my destiny again and again. I never imagined Arjun making such a demand after this unusual marriage of Draupadi with him. But eventually it happened. I trusted dharmraj as a person but it was hard for me to accept him as my husband whole heartedly " Devika listened to her keenly"he was ready to fulfill all my wishes but I never shared my wish with him. But with time, he became my only support, my sole reason of being alive. What I mean by this story is that everything happens for a reason. If Narayan has given you immense sadness then he will bless you with twice of its happiness. "

" I can't find any good coming to me jiji" Devika said with an emotionless face.

' My Krishna don't let his devotee suffer even in the worst and if he do then that's for the latter good only dear. So stop over thinking and enjoy your life. You are just a kid. A lot of good awaits you, just have patience " Anayati's assurance seemed to have some impact on Devika as she finally gave her a small smile. With that Anayati left, her mind still racing about a particular incident which she is hiding from her whole family, even her husband....

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