Lakshmana woke up a bit early next morning, possessing a bright smile on her face, thinking that the person she she loves is under the same roof. Bhargavi came near her and shook her shoulder " Stop dreaming and wake up fast, you have be ready early today " Lakshmana rose herself on the bed and nodded. Bhargavi was about to go but lakshmana held her hand and stopped her.

" Bhargavi, thinking about suthanu leaves me disturbed always. When we all are here celebrating with our family, she must be there alone in dwarka without her parents. It bounds me to think that, all my cousins are suffering because of my family. " She said with a sigh.

" Rajkumaari, this is not the right time to think about all this. It's celebration in your kingdom, kings from various Rajya have gathered here. You should shook off all these thoughts and be ready " Bhargavi consoled her, lakshmana just nodded and went to bath.

When she came out from the bath, bhargavi was ready with vastra and shringaar. Lakshmana sat in front of the mirror and bhargavi started adorning her with jewellery. After some time she was ready with the majesty of kaurav nandini.

"Rajkumaari lakshmana " Came a voice from the door of the chamber. Bhargavi and lakshmana moved their gaze towards the door to find vatsala standing there. " Vatsalae. Come in " Lakshmana rose on her feet and welcomed vatsala in her room, holding her hand.

" What made you come to my room, did you need something " Lakshmana asked making vatsala sit on a couch. " No rajkumaari, I just came to meet you " Vatsala said . After a casual conversation, " Vatsala, how is my sister suthanu? " Lakshmana asked holding her hand. " She is fine " Vatsala replied shortly. " She must be missing her parents na? " Lakshmana again questioned.

" Yes, she miss them. But kakashree krishna takes care of her and also charumati jiji and kakishree satyabhama makes sure that she doesn't feel lonely " Vatsala completed with a smile. A smile of satisfaction spread lakshmana's lips.

" Yuvraj duryodhan is calling you rajkumaari, as the celebration is going to start " A dasi came in and announced. Lakshmana looked at vatsala with a sigh and a, little frown.

" Inform him, I'll be there " She then turned towards vatsala " We will continue our conversation " And left. Duryodhan was waiting for her outside her chamber , as soon as she she came he patted her head. " You are looking very beautiful " He said with appreciation, to which lakshmana just chuckled.

They both came to the place where huge mandap was decorated. Kings of various kingdoms were seated . The whole palace was decorated with flowers and various decorations. Lakshmana was just mesmerized by seeing all this. Just then amatya started announcement.

" maharaj dhritarashtra and maharani gandhari are entering "
" mahaamahim bheeshma and mahamantri vidur are entering "
" Yuvraj duryodhan is entering with his brothers "
" Rajkumaari lakshmana and rajkumaar lakshman are entering "
" Angraj karna with both of his wives is entering "

After the Royal family sat on their respective places, the celebration began. It included various performances of local artists, warriors showing their warfare etc. All the time lakshmana's eyes we're searching for sambh, but in midst of so many kings and princes he was no where to be seen.

The celebration commenced during early evening. Sun rays had became orange in colour and surya dev was on his way to bid farewell to everyone. Duryodhan stood on his place and came near the audience. He looked once at mahamahim and pitamah nodded in a yes.

Duryodhan continued " I, kuru yuvraj duryodhan, thank you all for attending and sharing our happiness in this celebration. Your presence added to the bliss of this ceremony. I am going to make another announcement today, in front of you all. Lakshmana " He called lakshmana in front to stand beside him.

As she stood up and walked in elegance and a subtle smile adorning her pretty face, many princes lost their heart on her. She came and stood besides duryodhan, her gaze fixed towards the ground. " She is my daughter lakshmana. After six months hastinapur would again be decorated like this, as we have decided to arrange her swayanvar after six months. I am announcing this on the behalf of pitamah bhishma and mahamantri . " As he finished his announcement everyone present there started clapping. " I know,whom I am going to Garland in my swayamvar " Lakshmana said to herself, and giggled a bit. After the announcement everyone dismissed to their chambers.
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Lakshmana was standing in the corridor and getting introduced to the princesses of various kingdoms.

" She is rajkumaari uttara from matsya desh " Lakshmana joined her hands , gave her a hug and a warm smile.
" She is rajkumaari rukmavati from vidarbha " Lakshmana did the same with her. After she was done with welcoming all the princesses, she saw two girls dressed in Royal attire standing in one corner and hesitating to come near .

" Who are you too and why are you hesitating to come near me? " She asked holding their chins. They both looked at reach other and one of them spoke " We both are princesses of kalinga desh " . " Kalinga desh " Lakshmana murmured under her breath. " Means your younger sisters " The other one of them continued.

A huge smile spread lakshmana's lips, she hugged them both. " My sisters, so finally I have sisters. I always longed for them. I've been surrounded by all brothers around me. Means I have a younger sister suthanu, but it had been ten years, we had met or talked, but my love for her remains the same " She stopped unknowingly and bit her tongue. " Sorry, actually I talk too much. I even forgot to ask your names, what's your names? " She questioned them, while walking towards her chamber with them.

" My name is Asavari " the elder among them spoke.
" And my name is ketaki " The younger one spoke.
" You both have so beautiful names " Lakshmana said pinching their noses.

" Didi, we never expected you to be so chirpy and talkative, we first thought that you would be full of pride, but you are complete opposite " Ketaki spoke. " And that's the reason we were hesitating to come and talk to you " Asavari continued. Lakshmana chuckled at their imagination about her. " Never ever think like this girls, I am a good sister, I never scold my siblings " She said.

" Well jiji, we will continue our talks tomorrow, we are tired, we will retire to our guest room now " Asavari said holding her hand. " All fine. Good night " Lakshmana said keeping her hand on their cheeks.

After they both left, lakshmana changed to normal vastra and rested her back on her comfortable bed. " I wonder, where he would he have been all the day long. I didn't even see him. " She said in mock anger referring to sambh.

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