Clashed destinies

Gandhari's strong decision

Meghna and Draupadi were so excited to see the two princes standing beside Duryodhan and Bheem. They were successful in helping them elope.
"Was there any problem?" Meghna asked as she noticed the nervousness in the girls' faces.
"Actually..." Karn stammered as slowly they narrated the entire incident.
Meghna and Draupadi were shocked . They could feel the pain the princesses were going through. Jarasandha was their father no matter what. Nonetheless Meghna and Draupadi welcomed them and started the wedding preparations.
"If only our maatas could attend our marriages!" Duryodhan sighed with grief. Nakul too was a little upset as he thought about Kunti's absence in his marriage.
The kaunteyas looked at them and smiled .
"Dont worry brothers! Mata Kunti and Mata Gandhari will surely bless you both in your weddings" Karn said.
"Yes Bhrata Karn and I will sneak them out of the palace so that they can attend your weddings." Arjun said.
Nakul and Duryodhan's faces lit up. They were so happy. Their mothers would attend their marriages.

Meanwhile Gandhari, Kunti and Radhama were sitting together in Gandhari's chamber.
"It has been so long since I have seen my sons...my heart bleeds whenever I think about their hardships and here we are stuck in this palace." Kunti said.
"I miss Radheye a lot...Duryodhan informed he is alive and are staying In the forest. All the princes are like my sons and I recall the happy days right after Karn's coronation when everything was so perfect. I miss Meghna so much. My daughter...she really had to go through so much...I cant even imagine" Rafhama sighed as she recalled Meghna.
"I dont know how I will ever be free from my sins. I should have focussed on my sons more and not left them under My brother's custody. That's the reason Dushashan has committed such a crime. I also miss those happy days when Hatsinapur was filled with joy. Duryodhan has finally accepted the kaunteyas as his brothers and loves them dearly but now Dushashan is digging his own grave." Gandhari sighed as her eyes were filled with tears.
"Its not your fault jiji. You too are in pain like us. What can we do?!" Kunti said sadly.
"Mahamahim Bhism too is pained. He is following the king's orders but it breaks his heart to see people suffer." Radhama said.
The two queens nodded agreeing completely.
They were discussing these matters when suddenly Bhism entered their chamber with am air of urgency around him. He seemed restless.
"Taatshree! What's the matter? Is anything wrong?" Kunti asked. Gandhari had heard the footsteps and was alarmed as well.
"Putri...there is some good news " Bhisma said as Karn amd Arjun entered the chamber . Bhism immediately closed the door. The three women were ecstatic as they saw Katn and Arjun. Kunti ran to them and hugged them tightly enjoying every moment of their presence. Radhama too embraced them lovingly. Gandhari was unable to look up. Her head was hung in shame as she thought about her son's doings.
"We all need to hurry pitamah" Karn said.
"But you just came...why are you leaving right now putra?" Kunti asked sadly.
"You three will accompany them my putris" Pitamah said.surprising the three women.
"I..." Gandhari didnt know what to say.
"Maata Gandhari your son is getting marfoed" Arjun said with a smile.
Gandhari couldn't believe her ears. She was filled with joy. She hugged Katn and Arjun immediately in excitement.
"Duryodhan and Nakul are marrying the two princesses of Magadh." Karn said. Kunti and Gandhari coild feel their hearts exploding with joy.
"You three go with them. I will handle things here. Try to come back soon" Pitamah said.
"Pitamah...actually Duryodhan and Nakul really wanted you to bless them as well." Karn said.
Pitamah could feel the tears in his eyes. He was so helpless but he really wanted to attend his grandsons' weddings.
"But pitamah what if we need tou here?" Dushashan asked.
"Vidur is right here. Moreover the entire army is here. The absence of an old man wont affect your power Dushashan. " Bheesm said.
"Let mahamhim go and visit Dwarka. His principles will.impress.Kroshma and Balaram and cement a friendly relation between Dwarka and Hastinapur" Shakuni said.
Mahamahim had told Dushashan that he was going to visit Dwarka.
Dushashan nodded .
Thus Bheesm could accompany Karn amd Arjun and attend his grandsons' weddings.