BUTTERFLY FROM THE FLAME (JOY AND GENTLENESS OF THE FLAME)

Chapter 15

"Parth please wait. Lets listen to the raj purohit." Draupadi said. "Okay but if raj purohit says that you are allowed to marry ayan then I am eloping you right that second." Arjun said making her nod. "Yes I do agree on ayan and siya's marriage not being a marriage and Draupadi and Ayan's marriage being possible." the raj purohit said making Arjun pull Draupadi by waist and started sneaking out.

"But-" the raj purohit said making Arjun and Draupadi stop on their way. "But what?" Jatila asked. "maharaj is ill which is a bad omen. This marriage cannot happen for a year." the raj purohit said making Draupadi sigh in relief. "Why?" kutila asked. "Maharaj Nanda is the family elder and is ill which is a bad omen. It will be apa shakuna to do the marriage in maharaj Nanda's absence. It will bring ill omen to the yadavansh." raj purohit said.

"Looks like your happiness of having a selfless and beautiful wife is shattered." Draupadi said. "I don't think so. I can still elope you." Arjun said and suddenly carried her in bridal style. "Parth quit joking now." Draupadi said. "I am serious." Arjun said earning a playful smack from Draupadi on his arm making him chuckle and let her down.

They then sneaked back in the temple without letting anyone know of their absence. After many more reasonings to satisfy jatila ved vyas made her understand and everybody returned back to their respective home and chamber.

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Draupadi was taking care of Nanda while doing his works, chores, household etc. etc. making her extremely busy. "Maharaj you are not in good condition to work. You should have a strict bed rest for at least 4 months." ved said and left. "See even ved said." Yashodha said. "But I am the king of not only Gokul but Barsana and Vrindavan." Nanda said.

"I am managing baba, don't worry." Draupadi said. "But you are just a child." nanda said. "A child who was supposed to marry? I was about to marry meaning I am grown up now." Draupadi said. "But you are doing it for the first time, it will be hard." nanda said. "Don't worry I am here to help her and she is already doing great without my help." pandu said. "See even the king of the great Hastinapur is praising me and is ready to help me. Chill, relax, stay calm or it will make you look old." Draupadi said.

"Yes devi maa!" nanda said joining his hands and bowing making the rest chuckle. "Arya looks like your throne is in danger." yashodha said making nanda chuckle. "Our ladoo already surpassed kanha and bal. I suggest you to pass her the throne." Rohini joked. "You both are right." Ved vyas said entering the room. "Pranipat maharishi." they all greeted.

"What do you mean maharishi?" nanda asked. "Maharaj you are sick and are strictly ordered bed rest. You can't do the duties of the king while you are sick, you need to pass it to any one of your kids." Ved vyas said. "Yes kaka." Rukmini said entering. "Kaka please take rest and hand the work either to dau, krishn or drau." Rukmini said.

"Whom should I? Bal is mostly busy in agriculture field helping and instructing, Kanha.... no comments." Nanda said. "You have three children maharaj." Ved vyas said. "My youngest born Draupadi?" Nanda asked making him nod. "Maharishi she is very young, she is already doing too much than needed. I am afraid my youngest born will fall sick or be harmed in the process. I have raised her like a delicate flower." nanda said.

"Don't forget maharaj she is yagnaseni. She is trained under Vasudev, Devaki, kansa, Asti and Prapti along with the high courtiers of Mathura during her childhood." Ved vyas said as nobody was in the room. "I will crown Draupadi as the queen tomorrow then." nanda said making ved vyas smile.

"The chapter of yagnaseni is re-opening from where it ended." ved vyas said seeing Draupadi doing her work. "Pranipat maharishi." Krishna said. "Pranipat." Ved vyas said. "So? How is the movie going? Are you enjoying?" Krishna asked making Ved vyas chuckle. "Looks like it is going to be more interesting than the last movie." Ved vyas said.