Whisper Of The Hearts - Mahabharat Story

Chapter 2

Six months had went by. Everything was running smoothly, her bond Draupadi was growing each day. They were like twins and somehow Drupad had acquired the position of a father in her new life. Her days went blissfully and she was happier than ever but sometimes she thought of Mrinalini and how she was. She knew her aunt loved her to death and the pain she was feeling was unbearable. Her heart ached for her aunt and she wished she could tell her that she was happy and cancer free in this life.

"Kavya!" Draupadi called, slightly annoyed. She had been calling the name of that girl for at least three minutes now and she didn't reply. She was just lost in her thoughts.

Kavya's thought process was put to a halt when Draupadi's silk laced voice called her, for the nth time. "What happened Panchaali?"

"A lot, a lot has happened!" Yagyaseni said, her voice becoming extremely nervous, but with a hint of excitement in it. "My swayamvar has been fixed Kavya, and Rajkumar Arjun is dead. You know that I love him. You know that I only want to marry him."

Realisation had dawned upon Kavya as she realised the reason behind the Draupadi's nervousness.

"Don't you worry, you will get the man you love...and maybe even more.." the last part was whispered carefully so that Draupadi doesn't get to know about her fate just yet. As Krishna said, one shouldn't mess with time like this and especially when these incidents will shape a better future. A generation which will be free from evils like Duryodhan and Shakuni.

"What do you mean? They are dead. All the sons of Pandu, they were engulfed in flames in that palace of lacquer." Replied Draupadi, a little confused. But she soon realised what she meant, she was from future. Obviously she knew what was about to happen. Draupadi's nervous expression was soon replaced by relief.

"How sure are you that Pandu Putr Arjun will arrive in my swayamvar?"

"I can bet on my dear life that he will arrive and marry you away my dear Yagyaseni." Kavya said with a smile.
"Indeed your absence will haunt me forever but I will get over it, don't you worry."

Draupadi gave a hearty laugh and said, "I am never leaving you Kavya my darling, wherever I go, you are coming with me. You are my sister after all!"

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One month had passed in light speed. Everyone was busy with the preparation of Krishnaa's wedding, including Kavya. Running around everywhere, helping out everyone Kavya was tired, but excited at the same time. Her best friend was getting married and in such a royal way!

Walking around the castle her eyes fell on a particular man. He was covered with gold and yellow fabric. The aura of power radiated off him and yet there was softness in the way he helped the ankle sprained maid get up. His smile was as bright as the sun and his golden brown eyes held the most captivating aura in them.

Kavya was at awe. The man was so beautiful, so elegant. Everything about him was attractive to her, she kept looking at him from behind a pillar as she saw him walk away. She realised that it was a suitor for Draupadi and even though Draupadi wouldn't mind her liking her suitor, that man would definitely not accept her. The man was here for the fire born princess not for a mere girl who wasn't even of royal blood.

Her eyes moved from that man and looked ahead where she saw two men walking side by side. They were princes obviously but something about them was not sitting right. Their eyes held anger and their silhouettes destruction. As if they weren't satisfied with anything in their life. Greed had crowned himself on them and annihilation had become their future.

She wasn't frightened but was definitely worried. She didn't know what these men brought with themselves. What if they hamper Draupadi's swayamvar? Then she immediately realised who they were. There were only two people in the entire Mahabharat that gave off such destructive vibes to her.