MIRAGE OF HEARTSTRINGS

LET THE FATE DECIDE

The silence outside the room of Maharaj & Maharani of Hastinapur was too much that NishadhaRaj himself had to pass the baby in his wife's arms before abruptly leaving from there without giving her any chance of speaking.

The door of Royal couple's room opened by the Maharani of Hastinapur who got surprised upon facing her sister-in-law as she speak out "why did you bothered? Could have told-" only to get cut off by "I have heard everything"

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"Ekalavya?"

"Huh? Suyo....Oh, Lakshman? He is with Dushala right now, I was in-"

"Calm down" The concerned look HastinapurRaj's face only made Ekalavya wonder, how he is looking right now? or what expression is his face showing that there is visible concern on Duryodhana's face?

"Sorry........I.......I am just feeling tired"

"That's alright. No need for sorry. I have arranged room for-"

"Do you..........Can you get me alone room, only for me?"

The eldest Kaurava understood that there is something behind this condition of his best friend as he nodded, personally showing Ekalavya the way to room before he told the maids to inform this to two Nishadha Rani, only when they ask for Ekalavya otherwise don't open their mouth.

The night went with Duryodhana bidding farewell to the some of the guests while showing others way to their guest rooms and in between they also came but his mind was too occupied by his son to think about anything else. Beside he knows he can't think about past much. It is a new start and he & Bhanumati did promised each other that this new start will be for their son and he will keep this promise. Hence, he just as politely like with any other guest, sent them farewell as they left at the night, reasoning it is about work.

All of his friends has also went to their respective rooms and so, he also went to his family, only to find his friend already there.

"Bhanu"

"All the guests went?"

"Ekalavya, Panchal, Kashi are staying. Others left"

"I see"

"Lakshman?"

"Knew you would ask" His eyes went beside her towards the little body sleeping peacefully making him sigh lightly before he hears "never knew, one person can change many things" only to smile subconsciously.

He went towards the bed, on his side while their child sleep in between. Though it seems, the baby noticed his presence as he came to curl up against his father for warmth making Duryodhana's whole body rigid before he hears laughter form beside, making him look at his friend.

"What?"

"You need to relax duryo. Babies can understand parents or any person's emotion just by nearing them. If you won't relax then he also won't sleep comfortably"

The pointed person gulped before laying down carefully, not wanting to disturb the sleeping soul as he kept looking at the little fair face before glancing at her who is already looking at him.

"Best parents"

"For Lakshman"

IN THE MORNING

"Take care Putra"

"Ji Maa"

Even though the words were neutral, Duryodhana can still feel restlessness from his best friend alias brother-in-law. Unfortunately, he can't help him unless Ekalavya himself does not want to be helped. He can only hope for his best friends peace and wellness.