Rewriting the Strings of Fate?[Mahabharat]

66: Surprise

Arshia POV

"I will take my leave." I mumbled,once again,and walked out,this time not waiting for anyone to stop me.

They just....won't understand, it's impossible for them to understand. It is true I have been extremely distant but it has been hard for me to. When I first entered this era,never had I thought I would fall in love and have a child,who I would adore so much.

I can never fit in,I will never fit it.

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We stood in the hall of the the palace, waiting for Bhabhishree's family and her children to come. I was glad all of them respected my space and backed away when I asked them to.

It did hurt me when Abhimanyu looked at me with pain-filled eyes but I was helpless. What am I supposed to do?

God,this is so confusing and draining.

Maharaj Drupad,General Shrikhandni and Rajkumar Dhrishtadyumna entered as Draupadi smiled, walking to them. I smiled, playing with my fingers.

"Father,where are my sons?" Draupadi asked,her eyes lingering on the entrance. "Children never leave a mother's mind, daughter." Drupad caressed her cheek, walking past her and going to his 5 son-in-laws.

Her eyes still stayed glued to the entrance.

I walked to Draupadi,when I realised everyone was busy in their own conversations and didn't realise how eager and saddened Draupadi was.

"They must be arriving." I whispered, laying my hand on her shoulder. Draupadi turned to me.

"Are you okay?" She asked, pulling me into a soft hug.

Oh,how I hated when someone pitted me.

"Yeah,fine. Sorry for the outburst earlier." I whispered into her ear. "It's understandable. It's difficult to stay away from the kids that you gave birth to. You will meet Vrishaketu soon,Arshia. It's a motherly instinct." I nodded against her neck.

Suddenly,the drums started, grabbing everyone's attention. I could feel her body tense up before she pulled away and looked at the entrance. My gaze followed her.

There stood 5 childern with pride on their faces. All of their eyes landed on Draupadi, bringing a smile on their faces. I decided to walk back, making sure she had her moment with her kids.

Each one of them,age wise,came to Draupadi and seemed blessings as she blessed them with tears of joy in her eyes. As the youngest backed away, Draupadi spread her arms, allowing the five brothers to come into her arms.

The 5 childern were exactly what their fathers were,almost a carbon-copy if I dare say. The five stepped back and greeted everyone in the room. When they came to me,each one of them stepped back.

I frowned. What was it?

"Pranipat Mata Arshia." Prativindhya said,bowing his head at me while the other 4 followed. I forced a smile up my face, blessing them.

"Putra,I think you all have been taught better." Bheem said,with disappointment in his voice. "Yes,brothers. She is our mother. She is the wife of our beloved Pitashree Karna,how can you disrespect her like this?" Abhimanyu asked, coming infront of me and looking down at his brothers with disappointment.

"They are not disrespecting me, child. They have greeted me." I said, putting my hand on his shoulder and pulling him to stand beside me. Abhimanyu shook his head.

"A pranipat won't do,mata."

"It's not our intention to not touch her feet,Bharata Abhimanyu. It's just that,one of our brothers' has made it clear that he will be the first one to touch her feet. After him,we are allowed to take her blessings." Sutasoma giggled.