Petrichor - Time Travel To Mahabharat Era

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The whole room was smelling of jasmine, as the newly wed, or maybe not so newly wed, bride was sitting there along with her sisters, who were helping her get ready. "Krishnaa! I don't understand why we are Doing this! I- I married that guy just because you asked me to! Otherwise- aahhh", she shrieked in pain as Draupadi started to pull her ear. "One more lie, and another ear will also be gone!", Draupadi warned her. Subhadra also agreed with her, "Let us get you ready in such a way that, Aarya will for sure faint looking at you", both Draupadi and Subhadra started giggling.

Vaishnavi stood up and said, "How- How are you guys able to do all this? I'm- I married your husband! How can you guys-", she couldn't complete her sentence. She sure was happy about the marriage, but the moment she saw her sisters there all smiling at her, the feeling of betrayal creeped in again. Draupadi held her cheek and said, "Just like the way you sacrificed for us!". Vaishnavi wasn't convinced yet, because at one side, it's the love of her life, and on the other hand, her sisters, whom she regards more than her own life.

"Wh- Whatever! I need time to cope up with this! I- I can't krishnaa!", she sighed exasperatedly. Subhadra came forward and said, "It's okay, Vaishu! Take your time! I am sure Aarya will understand you too!". Vaishnavi said, "as he should!", and went towards Subhadra's stomach cooing, "Awh! My baby Abhi! When are you gonna come to this momma?", to which both of her sisters chuckled and shared a look. Rukmini came inside and hugged vaishnavi, "Vaishu! You are going to enter an important chapter in your life! All the very best for that! Remember, you are not just Vaishnavi now! You are a wife! Wife of the great king Pandu's son Arjun! So there are certain things you need to keep in mind", soon all the ladies gave her insights on being an ideal wife. Vaishnavi joined her hands above her head and said, "All my Matas! I understood", and giggled. Rukmini held her shoulder and hesitated for something, "Vaishu! You also need to have some- some education regarding something!". Vaishnavi looked at the ladies, who had a hue of red on their cheeks, and immediately understood what they were talking about, "Oh my god! You mean Sex education? Oh I love the topic!".

Meanwhile, Arjun was getting ready in a chamber with all his other brothers teasing him. Sahadev said, "Bhrata Bheem! Nakul! Please stop teasing him! He is innocent", to which Nakul and Bheem shared a dramatic look covering their mouths, and Bheem started, "Who? Him? If you saw his state yesterday night, you would have thrown up, Sahadev!", earning a elbow kick from Arjun. Yudisthir was standing near the entrance and was watching his brothers being all happy, after a long time. He smiled looking at them, and understood that, even though they were happy, they were all lost after their marriage with Draupadi, and he didn't know why. As now he knows the reason, he feels remorse for what he did, knowingly or unknowingly. But, it was his fault and he understood that he had to deal with the guilt by himself.

Arjun noticed him, and went towards him sprinting, "Bhrata Yudisthir! I didn't get your blessings after my marriage! Please, bless me!". Yudisthir had tears in his eyes as his brother was talking to him, exactly opposite of what he thought Arjun would do, "Arjun!!", he joined his hands in an apologetic way. Arjun immediately held his hands and said trembling, "B- Bhrata!". With tears streaming down his face, he said, "Arjun! I'm- I'm sorry! Sorry for not understanding your heart and taking decisions on behalf of you! Without asking you! And also Vaishu's! I'm- I'm in a deep regre-", Arjun immediately hugged him, stopping him. Soon, all the brothers group hugged, with Kunti standing behind Yudisthir.

Looking at her, they all went to hug her as a group, with her caressing their heads. She looked at Arjun and caressed his head once the group hug broke, "Arjun! You are really REALLY lucky to have vaishnavi in your life! Don't you lose her!", patted his cheeks. He held her hands and said, "I already lost her twice, Mata! I can't afford to lose her again! Don't worry! I would never give up on her! Never!".