OS & Snippets Collection [ Mahabharat ]

1 | A love so true !

 Written by : sparkle012m

Backdrop : Post dice game towards the end of exile. 

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A/N : Taken from DharmaAtmaja ( prior to revised version ). Primitive writing kindly excuse if any errors. To begin with posting something , do enjoy reading it ! 

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" After every night filled with darkness , there is a morning always " . Lotus eyes peered at the twig carvings letting a glint of shimmer penetrate the dark. A smile curled her lips , inhaling the cool pleasant wind which blew taking her in its waves.

" So early " , a soft voice came.

Draupadi turned to see her five lords opening their eyes as Nakula rubbed his eyes.

A serene smile appeared on their lips glancing at their wife decked up beautifully even in saffron robes , her eyes sparking with love.

" What is so special today Panchali ? " , asked Bhima , trying hard to keep his eyes open.

" It is the blessed day , a day which apparently have me a reason to live " , Draupadi's voice promised mischief making the Pandavas raise their brows. " What ? " , Nakula grew a bit impatient.

" Let me make it easy. Someone had won me against the world " , the words struck a chord to the Pandavas. Swayamvara , the day they had seen her for the first fime , she had seen them , the day their souls met !

" None of you remember " , Draupadi huffed heading out.

Arjuna for a moment felt overwhelmed at the long sweet memories. His eyes teared up , he had won her as the loved princess of Panchala and ended up giving her a life of exile and misery. He rose quickly following the latter.

His smile grew seeing her bask in the warmth of the sun-god. Hands joined in prayer with eyes closed , she still looked the empress to his eyes. He took a step ahead standing right behind her back , joining his own hands in prayer.

" Lord Surya Narayana, may you always keep us blessed. In my life , there has been unexpected misery at every turn but at the end the things turn out right by your divine blessings. Today is yet another start of a year , may Arya's get all the happiness in this world and may their dreams come true " , Draupadi turned to see a smiling Arjuna.

" Natha , you here ? "

" I can ask you the same Krishnaa" , Arjuna smiled. Draupadi returned the smile.

" The world celebrates this day for my valor but priye I am here today to wish the one who won my heart. Your an inseparable part of my life Draupadi , may that almighty fulfill all your wishes " , Arjuna placed a soft kiss on Draupadi's forehead as she rested her head on his shoulder with a smile. Her Vijaya !

Draupadi paced towards the hut lost in memories , how beautiful was that day. It was also the day she had first met the Krishnabharyas , her sakhi Satyabhama in first place. Those mischief smiles that accelerated her restless heart on the arcade never faded from the depths of her mind.

Smiling on reaching the hut , she sat down to braid her long silky hair. As she took up to unbraid her hair , a hand stopped her. She turned to face Yudisthira with a surprised smile , he didn't meet her eyes but love didn't need vision. His unsaid words rhymed the beat of her heart and she gently nodded.

Yudisthira took a long breath as he undid her braided hair and began to brush the waves of long , black hair. Draupadi closed her eyes in relief , this small start will turn things better in future. The smell of fragrant oil getting massaged on her scalp with his expert fingers soothed her heart to the bottom.

" Your hands are magical Natha " , Draupadi smiled satisfactorily opening her eyes to meet his moist ones. The same words had once been his to her. He quickly arranged a wreath of jasmine at the end of her braid and turned away unable to hold back his emotions.

Draupadi held his arm being insistent as her eyes bore into his , a word from him today at any cost.

" May all troubles come to me before they reach you " , with those words being said , Yudisthir left from the hut. Draupadi smiled wistfully , not until your heart find its peace Natha that I can be happy .

Draupadi turned around to face Nakula who stood with flower ornaments in hand. Her smile widened like crescent in the dark sky. It was definitely crescent to Nakula , light in this dark life. Her cheeks painted in crimson , the shade he exactly loved.

He moved ahead , settling her on a Kusha grass as he began to embellish her up with the most beautiful flower ornaments. His smile widened on finishing , eyes staring at Draupadi as she raised her brows.

" What are looking like that Natha ? " , she asked.

" Blessing " , Nakula continued , " What would I have done in my previous births to get you priye ? " . Draupadi smiled coyly , he had a way with words that pulled her heart strings , words which were genuine and full of love.

" Panchali , my stomach is growling. Aren't you late today ? " , Nakula's words made Panchali rise with worry , her brows curving . " I apologize Natha " , she quickly hurried to the rasoi-ghar to see Bhima already finished with the work.

Draupadi turned to Nakula who burst out into laughter.

" What fun do you have in teasing me Natha ? For a moment , I was so worried " , Draupadi glared as Nakula suppressed his laughter. " When you get angry and turn away priye , it is immense joy to convince you back . Also that way I get more time to spend with you " , Draupadi shivered as Nakula slowly whispered into her ears. Her glare turning into a love- lorn look as he left.

" Panchali , you here ? " , Bhima turned to see Draupadi with a smile . He moved close , taking her hands in his own. His eyes tearing on the sight of the hardened palm , the one which was softer than lotus petals years back.

" Today I have made food Panchali . My eyes can't bear to see you in this state , my heart breaks priye " , Bhima paused as Draupadi placed her palms on his mouth. " No Natha. Your heart is with me as long as I live , I won't leave it to break" . Bhima smiled with tears , pulling her into an embrace.

Draupadi smiled as Bhima fed her food , eating from his hands had to be pure bliss. She in return fed him happily.

After some time,

" What is in your hands Natha ? " , Draupadi's eyes shined with curiosity as Sahadeva hide his hands. Smiling , he forwarded the palm leaf as Draupadi took up to reading.

Draupadi raised to see Sahadeva with teary eyes as he wiped away her tears with a no. The proposal was so serene and beautiful that she kissed the leaf . Soon Draupadi rested her head on his shoulder as her eyes closed. The five had made the day so special for her and she felt overwhelmed by their love.

The end !