Chapter 82
The desire
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As Draupadi leaned close to Nakula, her breath warm against his ear, she whispered softly, "Wait until tomorrow evening. You can have your five desires then." She moved away with a playful smirk, heading towards the chest where her jewelry was kept. Nakula, his heart racing, couldn't help but smile at her teasing. He turned to his brothers, sharing her words with them.
The Pandavas exchanged surprised looks, but then they remembered her earlier promise — her willingness to give them happiness and another child. A sense of warmth and affection filled the room, mixed with the desire they felt for their beloved wife.
Bhima, always direct, chuckled deeply. "We can't wait until tomorrow evening, Draupadi," he teased, his eyes glinting with mischief.
Draupadi, unfazed, returned their gaze with a knowing smile. She approached each of them, whispering softly into their ears, one by one. "You’ll have to wait until tomorrow evening when we reach Kampalyam," she said. "But... perhaps on the journey, you might earn a kiss or two."
The Pandavas groaned in unison, their frustration evident. Arjuna crossed his arms, pretending to pout. "You're testing our patience, Draupadi," he said playfully, though his eyes betrayed his amusement.
Draupadi only laughed, her laughter like music that filled the room. She fastened her earrings, the sound of clinking jewelry matching her lighthearted mood. She could feel their gazes on her, heavy with desire, but also filled with the deep bond they all shared.
"You’ll survive until tomorrow," she teased them. "Now, let’s get ready for the function."
The Pandavas, though still yearning for her, couldn’t help but laugh at her boldness. They knew that when tomorrow evening arrived, they would share in the love and passion that had always united them.
For now, they followed her lead, preparing for the journey ahead, already imagining the sweet moments Draupadi promised along the way.
And Draupadi, ever the queen and warrior, smiled to herself as she prepared to travel, knowing that she held the hearts of five men who would do anything for her — just as she would for them.
