My Days in Indraprasth - Subhadra

Part 31

"Someday everything would make sense. As of now, laugh at the confusions, smile through the tears, be strong and remember that every thing that happens, happens for a reason."
~ Krishna

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There it was- the darkness again. 

But gladly, there was no sign of those eyes this time. The voices, on the other hand, could be heard. But this was of my brothers- perhaps tending to me. At least momentarily, things were normal. 

 "Subhadra.. Subhadra.. can you hear us?" 

Brata Bheem's tensed voice echoed in my ears. And as much as I wanted to reply to that question, I could not. Exhausted, I lost my consciousness. 

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"Bhadra.." I heard a voice, after what seemed like ages. 

Fluttering my eyelids, struggling to adjust to the bright light, I slowly opened my eyes to Brata Bheem resting his head against the wooden ends of the bed. On his lap laid Brata Nakul, an open book covering his face. I blinked slowly at their sleeping figures and now looked up to find the source of voice. 

It was Brata Yudhishthir. "How are you feeling now?" He asked and I nodded lightly, "We were all so worried when we heard the news. You know Arjun did not rest a minute last night." He said, gesturing towards Arya who was sitting on the bed beside me, clutching my dupatta. I smiled warmly and tried to lift my left hand to touch him but... failed.  

Looking at the tormented look on my face, Brata Yudhishthir immediately began, "Don't worry, you are fine now Bhadra. Nakul told that your left hand would take time to completely recover." I sighed helplessly. 

"But how did all this happen?" He asked and I tried to battle the tears that blurred my vision. He immediately caressed my forehead to calm me down. 

"I-I was in the.. garden. Someone.. near the bushes... I took out my dagger.." I said whatever I could remember while he tried making sense of whatever I said. I unconsciously edger closer to Arya while Brata sat back, wondering how enemies had infiltrated our palace. 

"Bhadra! You're awake? Brata Bheem! Nakul!" Arya exclaimed, moving closer to me. Brata Bheem too woke up with a start. 

"Bhadra, are you okay?"

"Bhadra, do you have any idea how scared I was!" 

"Yes, we all were taken aback!" 

"But how did all this happen?"  

As they bombarded me with questions, I sighed tiredly looking at Brata Nakul who was still fast asleep, despite the chaos. I smiled warmly at him and the three Pandavas too turned around to look at their brother. 

Brata Bheem was the first to make a move and smack Brata Nakul on his arm, waking him up. "Brata Bheem! What is this?" He whined before his eyes caught mine. 

"Bhadra! Are you fine? Does your head hurt? And do your legs feel numb? Are you able to lift your left hand? And.." He went on his trail of questions as I glanced at Brata Yudhishthir helplessly. But before he could say something, Arya's voice distracted all of us, "We can ask questions later. Let her take some rest." I now looked at them who nodded and quietly left the room, leaving the two of us and Brata Nakul behind.

"In case you need something, I am in the adjacent chamber." He said, looking at both of us. Arya nodded, placing his hand on Brata Nakul's shoulder encouragingly before he left the chamber. It took a minute for him to close the door and look back at me.