The news reached Hastinapur about the fire of Lakshagriha, and how no one even Purochan, Purandhari and their sons survived.

Hearing the news Karn clutched his heart, thinking that his Anaahat was now no more. Even Prabhavati was affected by the news.

She couldn't understand her feelings right now, she should be happy that Anaahat was gone but for some reason felt a sense of guilt.

'I should be happy... After years of trying to break her apart and cause her pain... But now that she is gone why do I feel guilty...' Prabhavati thought.

Prabhavati remembered the first time they had met, his father at that time was still the king of Shurpaarak and Rudradaman was then a military chief.

🎶 FLASHBACK 🎶

Being the strongest military chief of the Kingdom, it was a obligation for the Prabhakar to Rudradaman when his wife died. This was necessary to keep the chief in their favour.

This was a politics young 13 year old Prabhavati didn't understand, she had just gone there with a royal family, not knowing why.

As the Maharaj Prabhakar talked with the military chief as per the norms, Prabhavati's eyes fell on the maids who were carrying a little bundle of joy in there hands.

Prabhavati then went towards them and saw a little baby, just 2-3 days old, wrapped in red cloth sleeping.

"What is her name ?" Prabhavati asked.

"Anaahat." The maid holding her said.

"Like the Chakra of heart ?" Prabhavati asked.

"Yes." The maid nodded.

"I want to hold her." Prabhavati requested.

"Forgive us Rajkumari, but little baby is too fragile and delicate for you to hold." The maid said.

🎶 FLASHBACK OVER 🎶

Prabhavati looked at her hands, they had never held Anaahat. There has always remained a long supressed urge to hold her in Prabhavati's heart.

She had supressed this feeling under the determination for revenge and vengeance. But nevertheless the urge to hold Anaahat came out now in the form of tears.

All those years Prabhavati had seeked vengeance while Anaahat kept loving her unconditionally.

"Prabhavati ?" Karn entered the room.

"Yes Arya ?" Prabhavati quickly wiped her tears.

She turned around to look at him and saw his face was also stained with tears. He came and stood in front of her and held her shoulders as he sighed.

"Prabhavati, I explicitly remember in what conditions our marriage had taken place.... It won't be even considered a marriage but a deal, an agreement. But I don't want it like that anymore." Karn said.

"What do you mean ?" Prabhavati asked.

"I want to give you the respect and love of my first wife and the queen of Ang. You married me so I can take revenge from Anaahat, but you deserve so much more than this." Karn said.

"Oh Arya..." Prabhavati smiled.

She leaned over him, keeping her head at his chest, feeling his heartbeat as Karn put his arms around her embracing her.

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A/N

Awara bhavre, kyu haule haule gaye ?

I know what some of you all must be thinking.....

"Captain are you showing Karn in positive light ? Are you good ? Is it you only or someone has taken over Dharmport ?"

Well sailors.... it's just that Prabhavati deserves better and do you really think I will show Karn positive now ? Have faith on me and be patient. I don't make the same mistake thrice  😂