As the Rath halted in Dwarika, everyone gathered at the gates to welcome Arjun and Rukmika. Rukmini, Draupadi and Kunti were in the forefront to welcome them.

After mounting off the rath, Arjun held the hips of Rukmika, swinging her out of the chariot. He then held her hand, smilingly taking her to meet his kin.

"Rukmika, meet my mother." Arjun introduced her to Kunti.

"Pranipat Rajmata." Rukmika greeted by touching her feet.

"Kalyanmastu putri. Arjun, she is so beautiful and modest." Kunti smiled caressing Rukmika's cheeks.

Arjun smiled and then moved towards his brothers.

"My elder brother, Dharmraj Yudhishthir and Vrikoder Bheem." Arjun said.

"Pranipat." Rukmika joined her hands.

"Saubhagyavati bhava !" Both of them blessed her smiling.

"My younger brothers, Nakul and Sehdev." Arjun said.

"Pleasure to meet you." Rukmika said.

"Pleasure is ours." Nakul and Sehdev bowed their heads.

They both then moved in front of Draupadi, seeing her Rukmika got worried whether she will be accepted by her or not. They had met before and it was a pleasant acquaintance but today the circumstances are changed.

But all her worries were eased when Draupadi embraced her, just like she had done the last time.

"Rukmika, you forgot this sakhi of yours ?" Draupadi asked.

"No Panchali. How can I ?" Rukmika smiled.

Both the friends looked at each other joyously, there was still the same warmth between the two. Arjun smiled seeing both the women he loved in harmony.

Rukmika then went towards Rukmini hugging her elder sister.

"Good thing you both came early. Rukmini had put the entire palace on her head." Krishna said.

"Why won't I, Swami ? My sister is getting married." Rukmini smiled cupping Rukmika's face.

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"There are so many things to do ! So many ceremonies to organise ! Where should we begin ?" Rukmini asked.

"Let's start by picking garments and jewelleries." Draupadi suggested.

"That job I have given to sister Satyabhama." Rukmini said.

"And I have completed the job." Satyabhama said coming inside with two maids. They carried trays contains garments and jewelleries.

"Rukmika, meet Satyabhama." Rukmini introduced.

"Pranipat." Rukmika joined her hands.

"Oh it's so nice to finally meet you dear. Rukmini jiji always talks about you. There was a desire in my heart to meet you in person." Satyabhama said embracing Rukmika.

"I am honoured." Rukmika smiled.

"Satya, you have chosen beautiful garments and jewelleries." Draupadi said looking at the trays.

"Of course. I have to give my best because it is the marriage of Rukmini Jiji's younger sister. She is like my own sister." Satyabhama said smiling.

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Finally the wedding preparations have begun ! But kya wedding ho payega ? That's the question 🌝🌝🌝