"Why do you and Buashree attempt to hide your pain? " He asked, sitting by her on the bed.

"What pain, bhrata Nirmay? I wasn't hurt horse riding-"

"You know very well I'm not talking about horse riding. Why is it you choose to lie when confronted with your feelings ?"

"Because it is easier than believing that I was the one who might actually be wrong! Was I wrong in speaking against him in the sabha? Is what I said wrong? "

"No. No you're not wrong. You have been the one of the strongest woman I know .  An ever better queen. "

"Then why did he go away so angrily? What was wrong with anything I said?"

" There was nothing wrong with what you said my dear, but there is a way to say everything. The way you spoke in the sabha was exemplary. But it lacked kindness. Your mata is the epitome of compassion. Your words lacked that. Compassion. You must speak peacefully and clearly, but not with any anger in your mind. "

"But I wasn't angry, nor did I shout. I just said something which was better."

"But you said it after he said, if everyone has given their acceptance. In court, this is understood as the final sentence, before the complete ruling. "

" Alright. So should I apologize? "

"If you said something in private which you didn't mean then yes, otherwise no. I am sure you'll sort it out. Falling in love is easy bahana, it's harder to maintain and keep that love alive.Look at animals. They love freely too and swans, they even hold it till death. We must learn how to be patient in life dear, that's when everything becomes clear. " Nirmay said, hugging her by the side.

"Thank you bhratashree, I -"

"Yuvraj Nirmay, if you don't mind, I'd like to speak to Aahana please. " Uttar said softly, walking in.

"Yes of course. I'll leave. Be kind bahana. " He whispered the last part to her, standing up and walking.

He stopped in front of Uttar and held his upper arm, pulling him close.

"My sister is kind and can do anything to keep peace in life.  She has tried to be your wife more than you her husband. Do remember that. If you hurt her, you'll have Vajji, Hastinapur and Dwarika behind you. " He threatened, smiling at Uttar and walking away.

Aahana sat on the balcony bed. Waiting. For what? An apology? Or waiting to gain courage to say anything.

"I'm sorry. " They said simultaneously.

"I'm sorry. I never meant to make you feel that I want to or can control you. If I wanted to do that there were so many I could have made my wife and queen. I never meant to make you feel I didn't love you anymore or that I made empty promises of our future. I hope you can forgive me. I am not jealous of your victory in the sabha, because your victory is mine and mine is yours. I hope you can forgive me, even though I haven't earned it. " He said, sitting by her side on the bed.

"I'm sorry too. I never should have said all that in anger. I hope you know I don't think you're a bad husband. Just that we need to be open with each other, be able to keep our opinions without having a fight? Okay? " She answered as she held his hand.

"Okay. Shall we sleep my love? "

"The night is long Arya and my mind now alive. Shall we walk in the gardens? "

"We shall. " He said, holding her hand close.

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As Nirmay walked out of the room, he collided with someone. He shut his eyes. He has no time for anything and if it is a woman, then definitely not.

"Yuvraj. I'm fine. You can let go of me now. " Called a melodious voice.

" Alright. I'll be on my way. " He said, eyes closed walkimg straight when he felt a soft hand on his arm.

"You'll collide with the pillars Yuvraj. Open your eyes. "

"Y-ahem yes. I'll just. Yes. " He said, scurrying away, leaving a brokenhearted Avanti Kumari behind.

'If he doesn't even look at me, how will I tell him that I like him'? She thought ruefully, almost bumping into the pillar herself.

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"You did what! " Karunika shouted, as Adam ran in. He saw his wife glaring at her youngest brother.

"You didn't tell her why Prativindhy is in Dwarika! Why! "

"The same reason we didn't tell bhrata Yudhishthir and the same reason we won't tell you. You'll tell her the truth. "

"I am her mother. I will find the truth if it has hurt my daughter so. " She fumed and Adam's ear perked up.

His daughter visited Hastinapur? Day before yesterday only had she left her house for Matsya. Why Hastinapur.

"Will someone tell me why my dear Aahana was in Hastinapur? " He asked, walking in as Moksh and Alata also came inside.

They seemed to be at odds again. Glaring at each other through the corner of their eyes.

" Matsya Raaj Virat was killed by Avanti Kumar Langatan and his goons. That you know.So, putri Aahana found out that they were going to attack Abhimanyu and raced all the way to Hastinapur on a horseback. "

"But why? Isn't Hastinapur's defence the best? " Moksh questioned.

"It stood no chance against those who he brought putr. They were like the shadows. Black clothes, wore nothing but black. They don't even look like the belong to Aryavart. Putr Abhimanyu held his own in front of them, although he was grievously injured. "

" What does all this have to do with Prativindhy and Dwarika? "

"That's what no one is telling me! " Adam finally said, exhausted with their argument.

" How would I tell you if even I don't know Arya. Calm down. " Karunika said, holding his hand.

He took three seconds, before closing his eyes and relaxing.

" Right. We can't tell you. We must wait. Till Holi. You all can learn on Holi. Alright? "

"Fine. But if your words hurt my daughter again, I'll forget you're my brothers. " She warned, walking away. Moksh followed his mother.

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"Keeping me your prisoner was your smartest move and your greatest mistake. Matsyarani Aahana. Now you'll understand why they call me, Lifeless Langatan. " He whispered in his cell, laughing at his plan.......

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