Story Unfolds :
At Main gate of Anga:
A pretty lady was looking at the gate on anxious way. She had held a Thali or plate in her both palms. She was ready to welcome her baby sister. Her Su. She was none but first Karna Wife Devi Padmavati herself.
Devi Padmavati
All of a sudden she heard the noise of the chariot. Her heart beat increased a bit. But her head spinned too. She did not eat anything. As she lost her desire to eat. But she had to hid her discomfort and put a brave face to all. After all she was a queen. She had to think of all.
The lavish chariot with Hastinapur flag stopped before her. She ran to it. To welcome her baby sister. Her Su. She was truly a selfless personality whom both Kaurava and Pandava loved as their own sister-in-law!!!
She went near the chariot and looked at the direction of her husband Karna who calmly looked at her. In reality his mind was racing fast. He knew after hearing everything how she would going to react!! He did not dare to tell her everything before leaving for Kalinga!!! He put a brave face in front of her today. Alas!! When did they try to deceive each other like this way!!!
Anga Raj Karna
However a soft smile appeared on his face by just seeing her. Only she had that impact on him!!! Till now!!!
She hopped near him and like a girl asked him in excitement "Mere Su kahan hain?!! Mere Supriya!!! Ap use lene gaye the na!! (Where is my baby sister Su?!! My Supriya!!! You went to bring her to me. Right!!)"
He arched his left eyebrow slightly to her. In question. How could she know that?!! He did not told her!! Even if he himself did not know that too!!! He was in shock and tried to understand the inner meaning of her query.
All of a sudden a soft river like sweet voice rang on his eardrum.
"Main yahan hoon, Jiji. (I am here, my dear elder sister.)"
He sharply turned around and saw that the lifeless doll, who was sitting till now quitely beside him, had been seen coming down from the chariot. All by herself. With ease.
The girl came down from the chair and came near Padma. With long yet proud strides. She became silent after the reply. Once again.
Devi Supriya (2nd Karna Wife)
Padma smiled brightly at her and ran to her. By welcoming her she gave the plate to her main Maid Sulochana. Then she hugged Supriya tightly. As if she was waiting for ages. To meet her.
Supriya also hugged her tightly too. She looked at the direction of Karna and cried aloud. For the first time in her young life she realized that she was now Far away from her own state. Her motherland. Her Kalinga.
"Mujhe apne Dasi bana lena. (Make me your servent.)" Supriya whispered in Padma's ears.
Padma smiled naughtily and replied "Ha tujhe unki [Pointing to Karna] Dasi banaugi. (Yes, I will make you his Dasi or wife.)"
Supriya looked at her face. In awe!! She was just like she thought of her!! Pure!! Gentle!! Full of love and selfless devotion!! She was just like her own Goddess!! She vowed to herself never to separate her from her love of life!! She knew what Karna was to Padma!! Alas!! She did not know that she had to pay heavily for her this naive yet pure vow!! In her own marital life!!!
Padma wiped her tears and pecked get forehead softly. With adoration. She felt as if she got a baby sister. Of her own.
In this way, two Karna Sanginis that day welcomed each other. They took nothing from each other except one promise of endless love and lifelong Bond of sincerity and devotion. To both of them. Padma welcomed Su wholeheartedly. So also Supriya. Very soon this foolish Supriya was going to sacrifice her everything. For Padma.
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At the Royal Room of Anga:
"Yeah sab kya hain, Dewarji?!! Apne ek kanya ko uski ichha ke birudhha Jake apaharan kar laye!!! Tanik bhi yeah nahin socha ki uski Komal man pe kiya bitega!! (What is this, brother-in-law?!! Why do you kidnap a girl against her wish?!! Don't you ever think that it will hurt her feelings?!!)"
Padmavati scolded Prince Duryi or Duryodhan who astonishingly was seen to hear her scoldings. With a pleasant smile on face. He loved to be scolded by her!! His sister-in-law!!! Padma's magnetic personality was accepted to her all brother-in-laws. From Duryodhan to Yuddhisthir.
Prince Duryodhan (Karna's friend)
"Aur ap, Swami?!! Yeah apko shobha nahin deti!!! (And you, my husband? It is preposterous!! It dishonours your reputation!!)" She looked at her own husband Karna in rage.
Karna was standing upright. Backing her. He knew that she would codemn him!!! Till their marriage, she was like his conscience!!! She would never ever tolerate such lovely acts!! But her angry outburst stooped his heartbeat at once. He opened his eyes wide in horror. He recalled another girl who had uttered the same line to him.
"Apko yeah shobha Nahin deta!!!"
When Supriya told it, he recalled his wife Padmavati!! Now when Padma told it to him, why the hell he was recalling Supriya!!! His brown orbs like eyes were now burning in sheer disbelief. What was going on with him?!!
"Huh.. (A loud sigh) Ap sabada Prem ke ware Main itna abodh kyun bodh hote hain, Bade Bhaiya!!! (Why about love you always proves yourself too foolish, my dear elder brother!!!)" A clear voice rang in his eardrum. He looked at the sky. He knew who was now talking with him. His Madhava. His deity. He had a bad habit to talk with Karna at most uncomfortable time. He even taunted him at his own wedding night with Padma!!! Whole night!!
Karna made a disgusted face. His dear deity Lord Krishna smiled aloud. Then he became silent. He wanted to enjoy the show too.
Before Duryodhan or Karna could open their mouth to say something they both with a jolt looked back at Padmavati who collapsed on the floor.
"Bhabi.." Duryodhan screamed and ran to lift her.
Karna opened his eyes wide in shock. She was so ill!! Yet as usual she hid it from him!!!
Then he came near her and took her senseless body lovingly in his both hands. He had to take her into her private chamber. Duryodhan ran to call the doctor.
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Another Royal room of Anga:
Bhanumati came back to her senses. She clunged Supriya too tightly in her arms. She was afraid that that beast (she meant Duryodhan) would snatch her away. Again!!! She was never ever was so petrified in her life!!! Before seeing him!!!
"Jiji, chinta mat karo. Sab thik Ho jayega!!! (Elder sister, don't think too much. Everything will be eventually alright.)"Supriya tried to comfort her.
Princess Bhanumati of Kalinga
Bhanu was not a bit assured. She was not believing anyone. The presence of Supriya to her was comforting. But she was scared stiff. For no reason.
A guard announced aloud -
"Anga Raj Karna pradhar rahe hain.. (Karna, the Mighty King of Anga, is coming into the room.)"
Karna came but stopped at the door front. He felt hesitant to enter into the girl's room. He was truly a shy and introvert kind of person who had immense respect for women. Alas!! Only if he could control his tongue at the Draupadi Bastra haran Day!!!
"Kya Main prabesh kar sakta hoon?!! (Can I enter?!!)" He asked both the girls timidly.
Bhanu answered him "Ha. (Yes)"
He entered into the room and looked at her gratefully. "Behen, Main apko aswasta karta hoon ki mere Param Mitra Duryodhan apse bibah karna chahte hain. Aur koi hin udessha se woh apki haran nahin kiye. Barna main unka sath nahin deta, apitu unki birodh karta. (Dear sister, I am promising you that my best friend Duryodhan had abducted you. Just to marry you. Not in any lowly intention other than this. Unless I will protest against him. Myself.)" He put his right hand on his chest. To assure her.
His addressing her as his sister and fearless attitude of talking made the Princess feel at ease. She understood that he would protect her honour. As a brother. Now onwards. She cluthced her own Dupatta and tore it onto a small piece. Then silently indicated it to him.
Karna lifted his both eyes to her. In question mode.
She stretched her hands and then produced the clothes to him. He like a doll profuced his right hand to her. She tied her clothes on it. Then with a smile looked at him "Bhai, apne Rakhi ki Man rakhna!!! (Bother, don't you dishonor my tie of sisterly love!!)"
Within a second his eyes blurred in tears. He put the hand on her own forehead and softly murmured "Ati abasya. Yeah Bhai marte dam tak tere laj ka aur Suhag ka raksha karega!!! (Of course!! This brother of yours will protect your husband till his last breath!!!)" And Boy!!! He fulfilled his promise!! In war of Mahabharata till Karna was killed, nobody had dared to touch Duryodhan!!!
Supriya stood like a lifeless doll. All by herself. She was just a spectator here. She was just a pawn of fate!!!!
"Main Yuvraj Duryodhan se milna chahti hoon!!! Bibah ke purv!! (I want to meet Prince Duryodhan. Before marriage!!)" Bhanumati demanded from Karna who nodded his head and went away.
Supriya looked at his face intently. He did not show any emotion now!! This man!!! He could hid his emotions very well!! Behind his stony mask!!! For his protection!!! A small sigh escaped her throat. She stirred a little bit. She had started to believe that there was no big difference between his clay idol and him. Both were emotionless!!!
Duryodhan had hopped into the room merrily. He heard the good news. He looked at her face. She now seemed to come back to her previous form. Once again.
"Main apse bibah Karne main sajja hoon. (I agree to marry you!!)" Fierce Bhanumati declared aloud. "Parantu do sharta Main. Ek, ap mere atirikta aur kisise Bibah nahin kar payenge. Do, mere Supriya se apki Param Mitra Anga Raj Karna ko bibah karna hi padega!!! (But in two conditions. In one, you can't marry again. Except me. In second, your best friend Karna had to marry Supriya!!!)"
Duryodhan's eyes touched his own forehead. In shock!!! What the hell she was talking about?!!
Supriya herself looked at her elder sister's face. It was now fiiled up with a smug smirk. It meant she had find a way. To teach Duryodhan a lesson!!! For his misdeed!!!
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What will happen now? Will Bhanu's plan be fruitful? What is the illness of Padmavati? What will be her reaction to such conditions? How will Karna and Supriya unite with each other? The answers are in our upcoming chapters.
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