Karna was standing near the shore of divine river Sindhu, his face perfectly covering the turmoil going inside him. Beside him little Vrishasen giggled playing with the butterflies.

" Soldier!! Take Vrisha in, it's time for him to rest" Karna ordered as he himself was about to leave.

Destiny has again showed him what he deserves. He again had to accept the royal throne of Ang desh due to his vow of friendship. No matter how much he hate Duryodhan's way of gaining power, he still have to support him.

Today as well he was accomplishing one of Duryodhan's work in Sindhu desh and now was returning back to Hastinapur. He stopped near the forest to give some rest to the horses and just then his son found the perfect time to slip from there. Thanks to Devika, no harm touched him.

His son is becoming more and more active day by day, having everyone on their toes behind him. Lost in these thoughts only, Karna walked along the shore for sometime just when he spotted a body floating in the water. Without thinking much, he jumped in to the river to save that person.

Tearing through the heavy flow of Sindhu he was able to get a hold of that body. With his warrior strength, he pulled that body out and when he saw her face, panik rushed throughout his veins.

" Devika!!" Karna almost stopped breathing finding Devika unconscious in front of him, she was not breathing, her body pale, pulse almost unreadable. A wave of fear passed through Karna, the thought of loosing her almost killed him. But he composed himself and tried to save her.

His breath mingled with her's as his lips pressed down to her's . No response. Karna lost the last of his hope but still he tried one last time. Pumping her chest and giving oxygen to her. Again there was no response. Warm tears moved down from his ice cold body as he held her numb hand.

" Devika, please... please don't punish me like this, please wake up, please" that day the strongest warrior of history cried miserably. His own body shaking and trembling with fear.

When every hope had drained from his heart, a sudden sound ignited the flame of hope in him. Devika coughed out water, her eyes still closed and body numb but she was no longer a lifeless body, she was breathing, showing signs of life, her pusle recovering. Slowly she opened her eyes. Relief washed Karna off. He crushed Devika to his chest, crying again but this time with happiness.

Both sitting near the shore of Sindhu, Devika pulled onto karna's chest, her breath calming down slowly, Karna's warmth providing her comfort.

Karna was ready of hold her like this till eternity but his mind needed answers. He slowly pulled her apart.

" Devika? What was all this? How did you end up in this angry river?" He asked purely out of concern. Devika did not match his gaze.

" Why don't you leave me alone Radhey? Why can't you let me die in peace?" Her voice was weak, weaker than ever Karna had heard.

" Die? Did you try to commit suicide?" He asked in disbelief. His hands shaking Devika from her shoulders. When her silence gave him his answer, he spoke.

" Why raj kumari? Why?" His voice held an authority.

" I am a curse to my family. They are suffering because of me. Why should my misery affect them? I should have ended it long ago when you married Vrushali" she was not matching Karna's gaze at all, her body was still numb which he was holding. Her words piercing through his heart like arrows. Did she committed suicide because of me? He thought.

" Are you mad Devika? When did you become so attached to me that your own life didn't matter for you anymore? Are you out of your mind? This world don't work like this. Why other's actions are affecting you this much? Why?" He was angry but still was trying to control himself.

" Because I lost myself to you long ago Angraj " she said with a weak smile finally matching his gaze. " If I can't get you in this life then what is the need of this life. Let me die, you go and live happily with your son and wife, Vrushali must be waiting for you " she said trying to get up. But Karna's hold on her was strong and firm. With a finality in his voice he said

" Marry me!!"

These were just two mere words but the emotions they carried, the weight they had was too much for any of them to bear.

A faint smile adorned Devika's face as she said " I will never become someone's second wife Radhey, I will rather die. I will never come in between you and Vrushali destroying your little world"

" Vrushali is dead" he almost shouted making Devika finch. His expression were solemn, there wasn't any pain in his voice either but a feeling of respect for the deceased. " She died giving birth to Vrishasen"

Devika was not able to register his words. She had no idea what to do. How can she even think of marrying Karna when she knew Vrushali died giving birth to his child? Will she be able to forget herself?

" Yes! I never wanted to ask this from you but I can't see you in this state as well. I can't loose you at any cost Devika. " He was crying as he said " I never wanted to marry Vrushali but my parents had finalized our wedding in our childhood only and I had to respect my father's words. I did marry her but only out of responsibility not love because I only loved you Devika. She too knew somewhere that I never loved her but she never asked for it. Whatever happened between us was all out of pure responsibility. She respected me and I respected her power of acceptance. But she died giving birth to my son and her last wish was that I marry my love now" Devika listened like a statue.

" But I never initiated to fulfill her last wish because I did not want you to suffer by marrying a mere suta, I didn't want this society to put the tag of selfish on such a pure soul like you, I never wanted to destroy your life by making you the mother of a son who is not even yours " his voice was full of pain but yet strong.

" Then why are you asking me now?" She asked in utter confusion.

" Because I don't want you to die. I can bear seperation from you, I would have been happy finding you built your new home but I can't let you die. These hardship which will come after you marry me will be faced by both of us together but if anything happened to you then I won't be able to live Devika " he concluded and waited for her reply but she never replied.

In the mean time her mother and almost the whole army of Shivi came in search of Devika.

" Putri" her mother ran to her, clasping her in her chest, crying profusely. " Are you mad? Where are you getting such ideas from. Thank God you are safe. How would have I lived without you? " she finally turned to Karna who stood at a distance witnessing all this.

She needed no introduction to recognise who he is. His radiant face was enough to tell her that he is Angraj Karn.

" Angraj! I will never be able to thank you for this favour. Please allow Shivi to serve you once" she pleaded and he agreed.

She took Devika with herself and Karna followed them with his people to the royal palace of Shivi waiting for her reply.....

In Indrprast

" Dharmraj! Look at them" Aanyati gestured Yudhisthir to look at the cot where her twins were sleeping both holding each other's hand firmly as if they can't live without each other.

" Brothers in every sense they are priye" Yudhisthir remarked as the couple came out of the chamber to let them sleep. Aanyati has recovered fully. Her face is no longer pale and she has took the command of the palace again in her hands.

Despite Yudhisthir's attempt to make her rest more, she sneaks out of the chamber again and again doing one work or the other.

Now as both of them passed through the palace, they could only see happiness around. Vishwajeet had became Rajeshwari's personal servant, he hardly leaves her alone, she is due to any time. Moti and Yuyutsu are happy in their little world away from the chaos, Bheem is extra conscious, more than Yudhisthir was when it comes to Valandhra. Yesterday she was having swelling in her feet and Bheem vowed to not let her walk until the swelling goes.

But to save herself from such embarrassment, Valandhra did not left her chamber whole day, Draupadi and Arjun are busy in each other, either teasing or loving. Nakul keeps on flirting with Karenumati all day and she keeps on asking for better lines again and again. The only problem is Sehdev. He hardly consider any marriage proposal which they bring and nowadays, he had developed a strange fascination with south Madr. He even asked his mama Shalya if he can visit South Madr as it don't come under him. Maharaj Abhijeet rule there.

" Bhabi maa" Sahdev came running to his jyest and bhabi " can I visit Madr once?" He came on to the point directly.

" Which one? South or North?" Aanyati asked with suspicion.

" Initially North but I won't mind going to South if given a chance to" he said what he felt.

" And you must be taking your servants with you" Yudhisthir asked. Sehdev could not understand what they want to know.

" It is obvious jyest. How will I go alone?" He said in confusion.

" Yes yes why not? You can leave whenever you want but return as soon as possible. " Aanyati said with a knowing smile" I don't want my family to stay apart for long "

Sahdev went away happily as Aanyati and Yudhisthir shared knowing looks with each other.

" Are you sure it's Vijaya?" Yudhisthir asked Aanyati.

" My sources can never be wrong Dharmraj beside I have seen by my own eyes " she said with surety.

" We should be preparing for another marriage soon " Yudhisthir smiled but Aanyati had some doubts.

Hastinapur will not let their prince marry a dasi this easily. She will have to fight a lot for this.

" Aanyati! There's a sage at our door and he wants to meet you all " Moti came running.

" Provide him with all necessities Moti. We are coming " Aanyati said as they moved to the main gate.

There stood the old sage with his wisdom. His eyes full of knowledge and anger, face bright yet rigid. His presence demanding attention. It did not take much time for Aanyati and others to recognise who he is.

" Rishi Durvasa! Blessed we are that you entered our home " Yudhisthir went forward along with Aanyati to touch his feet .

" Is this how you welcome your guests Yamputr? For how long should I be standing here?" Durvasa showed why he is much feared throughout the earth.

" Forgive us bhagwan! We were unaware of your presence but now when we know you are here then we will not do any mistake in your service" Aanyati reasoned which calmed Durvasa a bit.

" You represent devi Prakriti more than your father Agni Panchali. Blessed kuru vansh is to get you as his kulvadhu" Durvasa said as one by one everyone took his blessings.

" Please bless us by coming in bhagwan" Kunti said as they led Durvasa in..

Durvasa is here, someone has to be cursed now 😈...

What do you think? Should Devika agree for the marriage?

And do you want another rascal or a girl for Rajeshwari and Vishwajeet??

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