Maharani Sagarika

Chapter 11

"You know Kakashree as well?"

Bhishm's pov
"Kakashree?", I asked.  She looked up at me,"Yes, I know him....he is my family too....They live in the forest...He tells me funny stories about the gods....Kakishree Kunti gives me the tastiest food and choti Kaki makes my hair soo pretty. And their sons are my best friends. Dharmraj is a little boring because he refuses to help me with my pranks. Vrikodhar always shares his food with me. He even helps me hide when Kaki or Arjun want to scold me. Arjun and I fight all the time so he is only okaay ! Nakul is my partner in crime, he and I  always have the best pranks. Then there is Devaa, he is very quiet but he shares everything with me.", Padmaa rambled on in one breath. I was astonished, she knew Pandu and his entire family well.
"Are you close to them Padmaa?", I asked curiously. "Veryyyyyy close bhratashree, Vrikodhar promised me that he would fight anyone who would hurt me or call me names.", she replied with a proud look on her face. "Tell me Bharatshree, how do you know kakashree?",she asked.

Third person

And that is how they spent their journey, Padmaa would narrate her life stories and Bhishma would narrate his. Though they didn't realize it, but the unusual pair of siblings were happy to find each other.
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Once they reached the gates of Hastinapur, Padmaa's excitement grew. It was a much bigger kingdom than the one she went to, and looked more beautiful.

Padmaa's pov

Beautiful. That is the only thing I could think of. As we entered Hastinapur, I noticed a lot of people folding their hands in front of Bharatashree, this meant that he was well respected here, I thought proudly. I also noticed a man near the palace, waiting for us, as if he knew of our arrival.
He too folded his hands in respect and said," Pranam Tatshree, Aapki hi prateeksha thi "

Bhishm's pov
I smile and bless him,"Putra, I have told you that there is need for this, yet you always stand at the palace gates to welcome me ! Anyways, this here is...", I was immediately cut off by Padmaa. "My name is Padmaja , but Bharatshree calls me Padmaa, who are you ? Are you the Maharaj,Dhritrashtra or are you the Mahamantri, Vidur?", her enthusiasm at meeting new people makes us both chuckle.
"Pranipat Putri, You are correct, I am Vidur, you are our guest here. Lets go inside the palace.", Vidur tells Padma.
"Nahi Putra, I want her to stay with you and Sulabha, with Gandhar Raj in the palace, you are the one I trust the most.",I tell him honestly. Vidur nods in agreement,we both knew Shakuni would try to use Padmaa Duryodhan's advantage in any way he could think of. "Don't worry Tatshree, she is a part of your family and mine. I will make sure, her stay here is enjoyable and that she is protected from harm. ",promised Vidur, making me relax.
I looked over to Padmaa to find a sad look on her face.

"Why are you sad Padmaa?", I asked, worried. "Why are you sending me away Bhratashree?",making me smile.
"Padmaa, I will answer your question tomorrow, but today You'll have to trust me. Let me tell you something Padmaa, I know you want to make new friends here and I am glad but don't give anyone any information about you. Here, you will only trust me, Vidur and his wife Sulabha completely. There are some other you can trust, but right now, for your safety and my peace of mind please trust no one else." She frowned, but agreed silently. 
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Padmaa's pov

After bidding farewell to Bharatshree, I joined Kakashree Vidur on his way to his home. It was a small but beautiful hut, as I tried to look around, a woman came outside and looked at me. "Aarya, who is this girl?",she asked Kakashree. "Sulabha, this is Tatshree's sister, Padmaja."
"Tatshree's sister?how?",she asked, confused. 

Vidur gave her a look, and Sulabha understood, this girl should be protected from the web of politics. 

Kakishree then looked at meand smiled,"Putri, lets go inside, you must be hungry. Today I will feed you some of Hastinapur's popular dishes." The moment she mentioned food, my stomach grumbled, making me blush and Kakishree chuckled. As we went inside, Kaki helped me freshen up and fed me a delicious meal. After the meal I bent down, touched their feet and folded my hands in respect,"Dhanyawad Kaki, before this only Kaki Kunti has fed me with so much love.",I tell them honestly. 

Vidur's pov

This girl knows Bhabhishree Kunti? I knew it, she must be a special child. Should I ask her about Bhrata Pandu's welfare? I hope he is doing okay.... No, she will tell me, when she finds me trustworthy. As the night falls upon us and the innocent girl sleeps peacefully in Sulabha's lap, I wonder what I must do to keep Gandhar Naresh away from her.  I must protect this innocent girl from all harm,especially Duryodhan and Dushasan. Tomorrow Tatshree has asked me to bring her to the pallace, I hope everything goes smoothly. I quickly prayed to Narayan to protect her from all evil that comes her way.

*Meanwhile in Dwarka, Krishna sat in the garden with his eyes closed and smiled,"Jiski rakhsha ke liye aap prarthana kar rahe hain, usne toh swayam apne priye jan ki rakhsha karne ke liye janm liya hai Mahamantri Vidur"

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