DIFFERENT MAHABHARATA (On Hold)

CHAPTER 3

Rekha started her journey back to hastinapur unknown to the royals. In hastinapur the Sabha was held as usual but it was interrupted when a soldier announced the return of the crown Princess who had just entered in the kingdom. The news got different reaction  some happy while others it created fear, knowing she will be a nightmare to the ministers whose departments were corrupt,lagging behind and not working on the interest of the people.

While such ministers detested what they heard ,the citizens were standing on the path way their face not hiding how happy they were with the news as they welcome their princess with showers of lotus flowers as they wail her name happily. Rekha folded her hands to show appreciation giving out her best smile which gladden the heart of the citizens who had missed her for the princess was always their cure and saviour.

They were happy for they were now assured with her return everything is going to be made ok while the ministers run to there office to check and make sure their records have no error immediately the Sabha was called off. The Kuru daughter-in-laws rush to make arrangement for welcoming her while Satyavati face didn't hide her displeasure knowing now her powers are minimize and she won't be able to harass her daughter-in-laws.

The only person Satyavati ever feared was her late husband sister's. Why won't she?when she has never failed in pointing her mistakes not caring Infront of who and even her husband ones confessed fearing his sister whom when it comes to punishment relationship doesn't matter. Bhisma was the one who was happy with his Bua return,after all the kingdom burden will be relieved from his shoulder and even though his bua was strict he enjoyed her company.

She entered the palace and saw the royals lined up waiting to welcome her while Satyavati was carrying the Aarti thali plastering a smile on her face even though she was failing. Amba was the one who enjoyed seeing her anxious while other Kashi sisters were shocked seeing her that way which added to there curiosity to see the person who is capable in creating fear in Rajmata of hastinapur.

They stood still seeing the beauty who entered the palace premise and looked at there sister who confirmed there doubt which made them rethink if such beauty exist in the world ,one think they were sure of, she was a warrior looking at her steps the posture and the grace she carries when walking.

"Satyavati there's no need to pretend your happy with my return. Am sure your the 1st person who wished I never returned"facial expression of satyavati changed which she covered hurriedly but those who were looking at her notice it already

"Am happy with your return Rajkumari, this is your home and your the crown Princess of hastinapur"said Satyavati as she circle the plate Infront of her

Rekha didn't respond though immediately the ritual was through ,the young generation touched her feet seeking for her blessing holding there breath as her gaze was directed to vichitravirya not before glaring at Satyavati who elbowed her son. Vichitravirya stumbled as he walks to Rekha to seek her blessings,she looked at everyone who were standing anxiously seeing everything.

"I think I have a lot to work on for I see the downfall of my father's kingdom,I hope my chamber is clean"said Rekha as she takes her leave not waiting for response

"Yes bua Ma"responded Bhisma while others run from there with satyavati dragging her son

By now others knew Rekha tongue sharpness is that more of a weapon. They were called for lunch and they held there breath seeing Rekha taking the seat of there mother-in-law who didn't comment. The lunch was taken in a tense atmosphere as everyone tried not to make mistake for the stories they heard about crown Princess who won't fail calling you openly when committed mistake, none wanted to face such humiliation Infront of the servants.