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Ｋｕｎｔｉ'ｓ Ｗｏｒｄｓ

╭── ⋅ ⋅ ── ✩ ── ⋅ ⋅ ──╮

In a fleeting moment, a whole year had slipped away, leaving Akarshika lying in her bed, lost in a whirlwind of thoughts about him.

She had hoped that this feeling would fade with time, but to her dismay, it had only intensified.

Even her duties as the princess of the kingdom couldn't hold her attention anymore, as her mind constantly drifted to him.

A small smile played on her lips as she pondered something, her mind always wandering, always questioning.

Though she hadn't completely transformed, there was a noticeable change in her behavior. The palace walls were no longer filled with her screams, but rather echoes of her laughter.

Arshi, was overjoyed by this transformation.

On the other hand, Uluka and Harsh were left stunned, unsure if this was still the proud princess they once knew.

Meanwhile, Gandhar raj had returned from Hastinapur, and sensed that something was amiss.

However, knowing Akarshika's harbored troubles, he dismissed the thought.

Little did he know that everything was unraveling within her heart, consumed by this inexplicable feeling that was pulling her away from reality.

Akarshika was well aware that this feeling could lead to great consequences, but she couldn't resist it.

After all, that's the nature of love - it is truly magical.

Yet, a part of her heart rejected this love, causing her to feel torn. Sighing deeply, her onyx eyes filled with confusion.

Though her beauty had grown in the past year, she couldn't escape the rumors that circulated within the palace, claiming that Panchal kanya Panchali was the most beautiful girl in all of Aryaavart.

Akarshika dismissed these opinions, believing that her reflection in those very onyx eyes was the most beautiful person she could ever be.

Nonetheless, this feeling, this love, continued to consume her every thought.

Suddenly, a knock on her chamber door interrupted her reverie. Curiosity piqued, she walked towards the door and opened it, revealing a, maid.

"Your presence is requested in your father's chamber rajkumaari," she said.

Indu nodded, her mind racing with wonder as she made her way towards her father's chamber. Stepping inside, she found her mother and annoying brother already present.

Breaking the silence, Shakuni spoke, "Putri Dushala's marriage has been arranged with Sindhu raj Jayadrath." Uluka didn't have any reaction.

Akarshika was utterly taken aback, finding the match not only unsuitable but downright ridiculous.

"This is absolute chaos! How could Dushala agree to such a marriage?" she thought, her mind filled with concern.

Furthermore, Shakuni finished saying "We have been invited to Hastinapur by Putr Duryodhan."

Akarshika tried to calm her racing thoughts, reminding herself that Dushala must have thoughtfully accepted the proposal.

With a nod, she excused herself from the tense atmosphere, retreating to her chamber where she could contemplate the situation in solitude.

As she sank onto her comfortable bed, Akarshika couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the sudden turn of events.

The announcement had shaken her to the core, for she didn't want her dear friend Dushala to be used as a pawn in this marriage, especially to someone like Jaydrath. Uncertainty flooded her mind - should she remain silent and let fate play out, or should she intervene to protect her friend?

The sage focused intently on the fish's eyes, preparing to release his arrow without even looking.

With a confident aim, he let the arrow fly, successfully hitting the fish's eye. Princess Panchali, overcome with joy, shed tears of happiness.

In that moment, it became clear to all that she loved him.

Dhrishtadyumna couldn't help but smile at his sister's joy, and Drupad beamed with pride.

However, Duryodhan couldn't bear the sight of their happiness and expressed his jealousy, "This is an insult to us"

And the Swayamvar was a chaos.

Unable to bear the thought of witnessing her friend's life fall apart, Akarshika made a decision. She took a deep breath, reassuring herself that everything would work out in the end.

With newfound determination, she vowed to confront Dushala and seek her perspective before taking any further action.

Meanwhile, in a cottage far away, Arjun dashed in with the enthusiasm of a child, his excitement contagious.

Draupadi followed closely behind, exuding an ethereal beauty in her red saree, adorned with a stunning varmala.

"Mata, look what I bought!" Arjun exclaimed, his joy evident in his voice.

Kunti, unaware of the repercussions her words would bring, casually replied, "Share it equally with your brothers." Little did she know that her words held a powerful fate, destined to be spoken.

The shock on Arjun's face mirrored the astonishment in Draupadi's eyes, and the rest of the Pandavas stood in stunned silence.

└── ⋅ ⋅ ── ✩ ── ⋅ ⋅ ──┘

𝔽𝕠𝕣 obvilionn 𝕙𝕠𝕡𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕖𝕩𝕒𝕞𝕤 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕘𝕠𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕨𝕖𝕝𝕝

𝕊𝕠 𝔻𝕣𝕒𝕦 𝕞𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕕 𝔸𝕣𝕛𝕦𝕟

𝕐𝕒𝕪𝕪𝕪𝕪𝕪!

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