So. The peace treaty went as well as you'd expect.

Pathetically.

" What do you mean they bound you and took you to the jail? " I asked skeptic and Yudhishthir looked at me confused.

" What do you mean Sagarika... Krishn made it very clear what he was subjected to -"

" You expect me to believe, that the newborn baby who broke prison just after his birth... Was heralded into prison like a common thief? Krishn... Think of a smarter lie. " I scoffed.

The man in question sighed and said, " Sakhi... Now I can't tell you that I grew fifty feet in height and created illusions for Duryodhan to think that he was being repeatedly stabbed by me... You wouldn't believe it, " He stood up, " I would... But you'd think I'm lying.. I can't lie to my friend now can I? " He smiled innocently.

Where is Rukmini when you need her.

"In Dwarka sakhi, looking after our child -"

"Shh! Not a word. "

"So... We have to fight then... Have we collected the armies? " Nakul asked eagerly and we nodded.

" We've sent invitations to kings and queens. All of them have agreed and will be coming soon. Especially your mamashree Madr Raj Shaly. " I said and he nodded.

" Okay then... We fight -"

But before anyone could say anything, Mini walked into the court, her eyes wide and mouth agape.

" Saudamini? " Sahdev asked her, holding her shoulders gently as he sat her down next to her.

" Saudamini? Mini? " Yudhishthir asked as well, surprising me. He never called her Mini.

" Mini? " I asked her softly and finally her eyes moved to mine.

" Didi? " She whispered and I looked at her.. She was nearly about to weep.

" Didi... I -I woke up today morning... Perfectly fine other than the nausea... But after breakfast.. I kept having this.. Sudden pain.. In my stomach. I thought it might have been upset by something I ate.. So I lay down to sleep, " She whispered and I frowned. "Then, I woke up and saw the sheets red with blood. I panicked, thinking it to be my monthlies.. But I realised.. I was pregnant.... So I couldn't have monthlies.. Right? " She asked, her voice caught up in her throat as she looked at me with wide, unknowing eyes..

The women in the room gasped.. While I felt Nakul's life leave his soul.

But.. But I couldn't mourn yet.. She needed to know.. To know the truth.

" Mini," I said gently, cradling her face in my hands.. " Mini I'm so.. So sorry. " I whispered and she looked up at me befuddled.

" Why? Is something wrong? " She asked, looking over to s truck Nakul and a pale Sahdev.

" Nakul? Sahdev? What's wrong with the two of you? " She asked when I steered her eyes back to mine.

" Mini... You - you -" My voice betrayed me as I failed to form words to tell my sister the truth.

"Mini, you lost -you lost your baby. " I forced out, crossing my eyes shut, preparing for a stream of curses to fly to me.. But when I opened them, she looked broken. Simply broken.

I raised my hands to hug her but she stopped me, getting up mindlessly as a zombie and stopped in front of Sahdev.

" Tell me.. Is she right? " She asked him softly, her voice cold and detched. She placed one arm on his cheek and he shuddered, sobs wracking his body.

" You won't answer? "She said then turned to Nakul, who looked away, his jaw tight.

" Nakul... Nakul? Tell me.. Is that true? " She asked and when he too refused to answer, she stood in front of Yudhishthir, who looked grave.

" Jiju... You won't lie. You never will. Tell me.. Is didi right? Did I -did I lose my baby? " She asked him and though he tried to remain silent, the Yudhishthir in him spoke out...

" Yes, " He choked out, " Yes, your didi is right. " He said and closed his eyes, attemting to tame his breath.

Mini, who now learnt the truth, staggered back, right into Sahdev's arms as she looked up at his tearful face.

" I'm sorry -" He began, but she stood up, running out of the room.

While I began to follow her, Sudhuma held me back, " She needs to be alone -"

" She needs her mother. Now more than ever. I may not be her mother... But I am all she has close to it, " I said, shucking my hands out of hers and running after my sister.. Who I couldn't find anywhere.

" Mini! " I screamed, looking into the halls, searching all the rooms.

" Mini! Please! I know mumma isn't here! But I am! Please... Come sit by me! I know you feel like killing yourself too.. But please! " I shouted, nearly collapsing out of exhaustion when I saw her, standing at the ledge of a window.

" Mini! " I breathed, rushing over to her.

Her eyes were red, her kajal smeared down her eyes and she looked out at the world coldly.

" This is your fault, " She whispered and I looked up confused

" What?" I asked and she snapped her head to me.

" If you hadn't bet upon yourself in the sabha, none of this would have happened! You let Madhu grow up five years without your love! Raised your son in the woods and as a slave when he is the prince of the strongest king is Aryavart! The matter of a war came with and because of you! Because you bet upon yourself and -"

" Mini, please listen to me -"

" Stay away! Stay away from me! " She screamed, pushing me away as I tried to get her down.

The unexpected impact shoved me down and I gasped in pain.

" Mini -"

" Saudamini!" " Saudamini! " Two concerned voices called out and I looked around to see her husbands rush over to her.

" Come on love, get down. Please, for us? " Nakul tried and she shook her head.

" No.. Send her away first -"

" Mini please-"

" No! No! No! No? STAY AWAY! YOU HAVE RUINED ENOUGH! " She screamed and Sahdev went over to hold her, guiding her away.

As I moved to follow her, Nakul held up his hand.

" Not now bhabhishree. She's hurt by you.. We know it's not your fault. But she needs to rest... And with you being there. She won't... Please bhabhishree. Give us some time. " He said sternly, though his eyes screamed at me to leave.

" Okay.. Okay -" I said, gasping with harsh breaths.

" I'll be fine.. I'll be -" My world spun on its axis and I nearly fell over when I felt two arms envelop me.

" Sagarika?" He called softly, picking me up in his arms.

" She -she hates me! " I cried while he tried to shush me, but it didn't matter.

I had become a villain in my sister's eyes.. And I didn't know what to do now.

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