Empire of Righteousness (When it Ends)

Chapter 278 : Start of Goodbye

10 Years Later -

"You understand?" Satanika asks Shivaya again.

"Ji, Bhrata," Shivaya nods.

"Then boil it. The water should be heated enough," Satanika instructs more.

Shivaya nods.

Shrutakarma then comes walking on the hallway. He is returning from court. And now he will go to Madradesh. He needs to meet his elder brother.

Shivaya's gaze turn to her husband. Shrutakarma looks very handsome. In his white dhoti and Angavastram. They look so regal in his dark skin tone. And those jewelries? They look beautiful because he is wearing them. He must have taken a shower after Sabha because he smells of fresh sandalwood. His curly hair long lower to his shoulders.

Satanika raises an eye. Shivaya's lips are apart as she keeps ogling her husband.

"Are you leaving?" Satanika asks.

Shrutakarma bows and touches his feet, "Yes, Bhrata."

Satanika nods, "Make it quick."

Shrutakarma flashes his wife a smile before walking away.

Shivaya's eyes turn looking at her husband. Those strong arms! The thick thighs! The way he draped the Angavastram over his chest showing off his muscles!

Satanika scoffs before grabbing her by the back of her neck like a kitten.

"Let me help you ogle!" Satanika drags her to Shrutakarma.

"Bhr....Bhrata!" Shivaya gasps in shame.

"Kirti!" Satanika calls him back.

Shrutakarma turns around to laugh immediately. His wife's face shows all shades of red as his brother drags her here by the back of her neck like a kitten.

"Twirl a little," Satanika smirks, "Your wife didn't ogle enough!"

Shrutakarma purses his lips to not burst into laughter. He nods before twirling.

Shivaya turns so red she forgets to struggle in Satanika's hold.

"Enough?" Shrutakarma grins mischievously at his wife.

Shivaya's eyes are closed face red and she is looking down.

Satanika lossens his grip and Shivaya runs away.

Both brothers bursts into laughter.

"She probably ran to tattle to Maa," Satanika laughs.

"Yes and she will scold us for embarrassing her," Shrutakarma laughs shaking his head, "Good luck, brother. I am off."

Satanika sighs standing at the empty hall. It feels strange each day. As if the nature is mourning something. Not only in Hastinapur, but all over Aryavarta.

He feels the palace walls whisper.

"Okay? This sherbet will help with Bhrata Bheema's indigestion," Nakula hands Draupadi the herbs.

After their wedding a few months ago, as they stay in Hastinapur, Bheema's demands of her Amrit like cooking is getting out of hand.

Arjuna just returned from court. As Nakula talks to Draupadi, her eyes travel to Arjuna. In those white Angavastram and dhoti, gorgeous jewelry, he looks no less than the lord of heaven.

Nakula notices her smitten look at his elder brother. He smirks mischievously.

Arjuna is probably in a hurry as he nodded at them and went on his way.