Now, AJ did tell me we look the same, it's like we were two sets of twins.

What I wasn't prepared for, was how beautiful she looked, even though we shared the same face.

Her chestnut brown hair fell in beautiful ringlets, like the tendrils of vines, her caramel eyes shined in the sun all the while having a sharp playfulness to them.

"WHAT! " She shouted, as she surveyed me up and down.

"I know what you're thinking-"

"You didn't tell me that your friend or sister, whoever she is now looks just like me. "

"Is there a problem in that? " I asked, my insecurity had begun to creep in when I saw her. Now is it an insult to look like me?

She turned to me and her eyes immediately softened.

"No, no absolutely not. There isn't a problem, rather I want to dance. I mean, it's not often that the old tales that they sung in Sivi come true... " She said, sitting next to me and holding my hand.

"What tales Devi Devika? " My husband asked.

"They said, that there are seven people on the world who looked like a person. But I always wondered, is it necessary that they belong to the same time? You being here proves it! " She exclaimed with uncontained joy.

" Well, now that we've established that, may we please know why did Saag and I come here, while Yudhishthir my man went there? " AJ asked.

Well, now its time to rip the band aid off isn't it?

So we told them the story about Madik and Mostik, who were searching for Yudhishthir and AJ to kill them.

How these two had to kill them. And how AJ will have to fight. Which is when....

"I can't fight! The only weapon I've ever picked is a pen! "

"What's a pen? "

"Priye, you did tell me that a pen can be used as a weapon. Is that how he plans to use it? " My husband concluded .

" No darling that's a proverb. That means that speaking calmly and being diplomatic is better than fighting. Although now that I think of it, a pen can be used as a weapon if you -"

"Shut up Saag! That's not the point! The point is I cannot fight! " AJ yelled, punching his fist on the table.

"I thought we had a deal, your poetry against my knowledge of weapons. " Devika piped in.

" Yes, well -"

"And Yudhishthir can teach him too, can't you dear? "

"I will definitely try. As long as they haven't yed made a direct attack on our lives means they are still looking for us. Which means we have some time. "

"Not enough though Yuvraj. We never know how long that is. "

" It's alright. We'll prepare. Now, please go and rest, we'll begin AB's training in the morning. " I said, as we all left for our rooms.

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As I sat on the bed that night, I recalled how pretty she looked, even though we had the same face.

"Sagarika? Priye? Where are you? "

"Here. What happened? Do we have to do something? "

"Well, no, I was thinking of going on that walk. Shall we? "

"Ye-yes. Let's go. " I said, fixing my hair and looking twice at my own face.

We walked in the Royal gardens and Yudhishthir was telling me stories if his childhood. I did listen to them, I truly did. But all I could think about was my own insecurities. It was stupid but you can't help the mind sometimes.

"-and so pitashree made us all go jump into the river to find -what's wrong? Why are you so lost? Is there something bothering you? "

" I just. Wait, can we sit somewhere? "

"Well, yes, I was telling you about my favourite place right, come along. " He said, gently holding my hand as he brought me into an enclosed aclove .

"Here, now wait here. " He sat down and pulled me to on his crossed legs, after first looking at me for my consent.

I did sit and then felt two arms across me, one on my head while the other held my hand.

"Now, tell me what troubles my dear wife. " His eyes held so much sincerity in his love for me that I couldn't even think clearly. I was so stupid to think that way.

" I noticed, how beautiful Devika looked even though we share the same face. I look so weird, but she looks ethereal. She has that spark in her that I feel I don't. " I mumbled out.

" Alright, is there any other reason you might be thinking like this? Physical beauty cannot be the only reason for your sad mood. " He answered, rubbing his thumbs on my fingers, a reassurance of love.

" I -it's just. I don't know why, but I think that you'll like her more if you looked at her. We share the same face what the difference-"

"You're an idiot. "

I looked at him in shock.

" Wha- you think I'm an idiot? " Tears began to pool in my eyes.

"Of course. You're an idiot for thinking I'd even think that way. I met you first. Your beauty or face drew me to you, because to me you're the most beautiful woman in the world, next to mata. Other than that, your personality shines through your eyes. I told you, the curve of your lips towards the left when you smile and are excited, the way your eyes sparkle... I love all of you, not parts. Your personality is what is different. You and Devika are both, now princesses, but the difference is, she has grown up as one since birth. You've left all your progressive world, just to help me. What better way could I want someone? One who is beautiful, kind, gentle, fierce, strong, yet empathetic. One who knows both the past and the future. One who can create a balance between both times. Why wouldn't I love you, when you are the brightest star in my night sky. My dhruvtara. " He said, as he embraced me closer. The warmth in his words and his hug was he like no other.

"So my dear love, never think you aren't beautiful, because for me, you are the brightest star of the night, the most beautiful of flowers, the most gentlest of the rivers, your mind as strong as the tallest of mountains and your compassion as everflowing as the tallest of waterfalls. Never think you're not beautiful. " He said, pressing a kiss to my forehead.

If someone ever told me , that this is how I would spend my married life, I would laugh in their face.

I am beyond grateful for him and will spend the entire eternity with him , if he let's me .

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That night, AJ and I sat down on the window of the palace gates.

" AJ, if you're here, what about aunty and uncle? Do you think they know you are not there, or are missing? "

" Nah, I know for a fact Krishn has that handled. He's convinced I am going to marry Devi . "

"Deviiiii?"

" Devika. I mean. Devika. " He said, hiding his face behind his hands.

" Oh nooo... I know exactly what you mean. You like her, don't you? "

"No I don't..... "

" Yes you do! Yes. I get the cool bhabhi!"

"How do you even! Saag! "

" Acha acha, alright. Tell me, what are you planning on doing now? "

"I don't know. I mean, she keeps asking me questions on equality and such. No idea why. "

"I meant regarding the two dumheaded idiots. " I said, smirking. Caught you loverboy.

" Oh! I don't know... Still thinking of aaaaa-" He shouted and I turned my head to see him on Bheem's shoulder.

"So! You have challenged bhrata Yudhishthir to a duel? "

He did what now?

" No! I never did! Leave me! "

" No! You told Jyeshth Yudhishthir, that anyone who hurts your sister will have to go through you. Hence you challenged our Jyeshth. "

"I didn't do that! Yudhishthir! Where are you! Your crazy brothers have captured me! " He yelled, as Devika came into view, laughing at AJ. Poor man, how will you earn your reputation in front of her now.

"If you're so scared of my brothers mitr, how will you fight Mandik and Mostik? " My husband whispered, as he walked pass the great spectacle.

"Yudhishthir, let him down. He doesn't know how to fight yet. Did you put them up to this? " I asked, hands on my hips.

"Nahi nahi bhabhishree. We're doing this on our own. " Arjun shouted as they finally let AJ down.

What we didn't see, was a lady, hiding behind the bushes, tracking our every movement.

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Well.... Who's the lady? Give me your theories...

Tell me how the chapter was.

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Radhekrishn ♥