THE IGNORED PRINCESS

CHAPTER 23

PLACE: KARN AND VRUSHALI'S CHAMBER, HASTINAPUR PALACE

     Both Vrushali and Draupadi turned towards the door and saw Vasundhara standing there.  Vasundhara entered the chamber and saw Draupadi was also there.  She was confused why was Draupadi here.  She also noticed the tear sained face of Panchaali.  But she didn't question anything about it.  Vasundhara greeted out of formality "Pranipat Samragyi".  Draupadi just nodded in acknowledgement.  

     Vasundhara turned towards Vrushali and said urgently "I got a important mission to do, Maa.  I have to move now itself."  Karnpriye got worried and said "You came just 3 days ago and you are going out again.  Can't you go after 2 days, Gudiya?".  Saagnika said "I know Maa.  But it is important and crucial one.  I have to go.  I was not able to find Papa and others.  Please inform them on my behalf."  Vrushali was still worried and just nodded her head.  Karnputri sighed and said "Don't worry, Maa.  Nothing will happen to me.  I promise that you will see me again by tomorrow morning.  At least now, smile Maa."  Vrushali smiled and said "Be careful.  Come back fast."  Vasundhara smiled and moved out without glancing at Draupadi.

     From the moment Saagnika entered the room, Draupadi was only looking at her.  Draupadi wanted to speak to her now itself but she restrained from doing so when she heard that she was going out.  Draupadi wished that she should be in the place of Vrushali.  She felt bad when Saagnika didn't even speak with her after the greetings nor did she glance at her.  Tears formed in the eyes of Krishnaa.  Now, only Krishnaa and Vrushali are there in the chamber.  Draupadi made some excuse and went out of the chamber.  Vrushali smiled sadly seeing Draupadi going out with tears.  

PLACE: HASTINAPUR PALACE'S CORRIDOR

    Saagnika came out of her mother's chamber and started moving towards the stable to get her horse.  When she took a turn, she was greeted with the sight of her biological father Arjun coming in her way.  Her body went stiff on seeing him.  She just wished that he doesn't speak with her.  Arjun was going to speak with his mother but came across Vasundhara unexpectedly.  He noticed that she was alone and thought that it was the best opportunity to speak with her.

   Arjun stopped Vasundhara who was going to cross him and said "Pranipat Putri".  Saagnika turned around and wished with a stoic face "Pranipat Senathipathi".  Arjun smiled sadly and said "I am your Pitashree, Putri.  You can call me like that.  Stop calling me like an outsider."  There was no change in her face and said gravely "It is not good for a warrior to forget things easily.  If I remember things correctly, then you have only 4 children - Shrutakarma, Abhimanyu, Iravan and Babruvahan.  I am not your daughter, Senathipathi.  It will be best if you remember this."  Arjun was broken that she didn't consider him as her father.  Even though she spoke like this, he wanted to apologies to her and started "Putri, listen to me.  That day..."  Saagnika cut of Narottam's speaking and told "I am sorry for interrupting you, Senathipathi.  But I have an important work now.  So, I have to be there.  I will get moving now."

    By saying this, Vasundhara went from there.  Arjun wanted to stop her but he noticed the urgency in her voice.  So, he didn't stop her and decided that he will speak to her after she comes back.  Vasundhara moved towards the stable and moved towards her horse.  Her horse was in full black color.  It was a majestic horse.  She sat on her horse and said "Let's get moving, Mallika (horse name)".  The horse neighed and started sprinting.

To be Continued...

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