Kalank (Mahabharat Time Travel) - *COMPLETED*

Chapter - 63

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Shambhavi POV

Silence draped over us like a heavy shroud as we stood by the tranquil lake, the water mirroring my turmoil. Kunti Mata's gaze bore into me, filled with a sadness that spoke volumes.

'Shambhavi,' she began, her voice soft yet laced with concern, 'you look so worn out, not like the Shambhavi I once knew. Is everything alright?'

I wanted to tell her. I wanted to unburden myself of the grief that weighed me down, the loss of my unborn child that no one else knew about. But how could I? How could I explain the turmoil in my heart, the memories of my past life that had resurfaced, revealing the truth of my birth? How could I make her understand the pain of being human, of feeling everything so deeply, of being angry at so many, including myself?

I kept it all inside, hoping that once I reached Dwarka from Hastinapur, I could talk to my brother, Shree Krishna; I needed his guidance to understand everything. But deep down, I knew it wasn't just about seeking answers or solace. It was about the burning desire for vengeance that simmered within me.

As Kunti probed further, asking about my well-being, I denied any issues, my face a mask of composure. I couldn't hold back and lashed out, my words sharp with pent-up frustration.

 'As an elder,' I said, my voice tinged with bitterness, 'you should lead by example. Follow the truth first, then maybe others will open up.' My words were a thinly veiled reference to Kunti's secret about her first child, which she had kept hidden for so long.

Kunti looked at me, confusion clouding her eyes. 'I don't understand, Shambhavi. What do you mean?' she asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

I sighed, my frustration mounting. 'I mean, Kunti Mata, that before you come to me, asking about my well-being, you should first correct your own 'dirt',' I said, my words sharp and cutting.

Kunti's eyes widened in shock, and there was silence between us for a moment. But then, the dam broke, and words poured out of me like a torrent. 'You hide behind your facade of righteousness, but you have your secrets, don't you? Your first child, Karna, the son you abandoned at birth, now fights on the side of the Kauravas against his brothers. How does that make you feel, Kunti Mata? How does it feel to see your children torn apart, to know that your actions have led to this?'

Kunti stood there, stunned into silence, tears streaming down her face. 'Shambhavi, I...' she began, her voice choked with emotion.

But I didn't want to hear her excuses. I turned away, leaving her standing there, her grief mingling with the waters of the lake. As I walked away, I knew that I had hurt her deeply. But I also knew that I had spoken the truth, a truth that she needed to confront, just as I needed to face my demons.

Third-Person POV

Sulekha tried to hide from others since the evening after her encounter with the princess. She is not sure why she is feeling this way but knows that she can't hide away the truth, nor can she keep the dark secret she was part of. She aimlessly sat in the gardens as fear took over her, the night goes to become darker and darker and its seems it is calling out her life. Her neck hair straightened up, and goosebumps arose as she turned around.

Shambhavi slowly emerged from the shadows as the night grew darker, sending a shiver down Sulekha's spine. Fear gripped Sulekha's heart, but she couldn't look away from the piercing gaze of the Dwarka princess.

Shambhavi's smile was a mask, a facade that hid the true depths of her knowledge. 'I know everything, Sulekha,' she said softly, her voice carrying a weight that sent a chill down Sulekha's spine. 'I know what you've done, what you're hiding.'