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Urvi (abruptly)- Karna is your Jyesta Bhrata!!!

Duryodhan's hands slipped from her arms.

Urvi stiffened and turned white. How could she have told him the truth??? She remembered all the reasons why she shouldn't have told him, but still it slipped from her mouth so suddenly.

Oh. My. God.

She took few steps back. Her knees touched a settee and she fell on it with a thud. She hid her face in her palms and was continuously blabbering the same words of oh my god, what have I done!!! Oh my god, what have I done!!!

The whole conversation she has with Pitamah come to her mind on why she needed to keep the secret of Karna's identity. (Chapter 33).

I have done a grave mistake, thought Urvi.

Duryodhan was hell-shocked. He felt like he has been struck by a bolt of lightning. Urvi's words were repeating in his ears: Karna is your Jyesta Bhrata!

Bhanu was stunned in her place to. Her head bobbing between her Arya and Urvi.

No one said anything for a long time. Duryodhan broke the eerie silence with his harsh voice.

Duryodhan- What did you say just now???

Urvi had a moment to compose herself. She said calmly, her each  word calculated and thoughtful.

Urvi- I meant to say, like you'd always said that Karna is like your brother. He would keep himself in front of you before any harm can touch you. And eventually, he would be harmed by your enmity.

Urvi prayed to God that Duryodhan would buy her excuse. She has made a big blunder in a moment of transgression and now she has to hide Karna's identity.

It fuelled him further. He scowled at her. 

Duryodhan- Don't try my patient, Urvi. I want the truth and nothing else.

Seeing the temper in her husband's demeanor, Bhanu interceded. She sat beside Urvi and holds her hand. With her other hand, she held Duryodhan's hand too.

Bhanu (softly)- Control your temper, Arya. We didn't need to frighten her.

She squeezed his hand. The moment her husband had controlled his anger against Pandavas, she has gained a control over their lives also.

If anyone who could manage his wrath than it's none other than his wife. He took a deep breath.

Duryodhan- Speak the truth, Urvi!!! Why did you behave like you have seen a ghost then. Tell me the truth!!!

Urvi- This is truth. Believe me, it's truth!

Which wasn't wrong at all. What she said is truth with hiding the significant point.

Duryodhan didn't believe her. She is hiding, he knew. Some inner voice is saying him that what she said earlier is somewhat truth. He has always felt an utmost connection to Karna.

Urvi looked at the window, it was getting late, she has to sneak away from here as earlier as possible.

Urvi- It's getting late. I have to go now. Karna would be concerned for me. It's okay if you two don't want to go. I cautioned you and it's upto you if you heed it or not.
We'll see you later.

When she took a step, Duryodhan growled at her.

Duryodhan- You are not going anywhere, Urvi!

She astoundingly turned.

Urvi(stiffly)- I have to go, Duryodhan. Right now.

Duryodhan- No, you can't go until I will get the truth out of you.

Urvi's face hardened.

Urvi- You are impossible. I'm going and you can't do anything with it.

Duryodhan(smirked)- if you take one step out of the palace, my guards will kindly show you to the way of the prison.

Urvi couldn't believe what she heard. He's seriously threatening her to put in the prison, unbelievable.

Unbelievable!!!

Seeing the determination on his face, Urvi thought she is never going to win against him.

Urvi- I can't believe it. You are an impossible, insufferable and loathsome creature!!! I'll never talk to you again. Never.

Duryodhan- Whatever! Answer my question and you can leave.

Urvi(exasperatedly)- Arey yaar(Gosh!) It just came out of my mouth... I told you whatever I can..  you don't have to ride on my shoulder like a betaal(from vikram-betaal) now. 

He didn't say anything. 

She threw her hands exasperatedly and then sat on the same settee in Indian style (palthi modkar) and crossed her arms. Bhanu was still seated next to her in the same position.

Urvi- You want to put me in prison??? Fine!!! Do it and do it now. And summon Karna right now. Let him know why I am put in the prison. Then he will decide any further on what should be done to me.

Urvi knows she couldn't win with him, so the last she could do was show him her tantrums. Be it any age, guys couldn't handle it.

Urvi switched in English.

Urvi(frustrated)- God, couldn't I have said it in English and be done with that but no I have to make a hotchpotch of the situation. I'm worthless.

Just throw a bat to me, so that I can hit him hard on his head and he will forget what happened right now.

You must be laughing at my predicament, I know. Teleport me right now. So that I could be saved from this situation. God please help!

Duryodhan was disgruntled. He was only mock-threatening her. He could never do that. Infact he wouldn't be able to face Karna if he put Urvi in prison because it would hurt him(Karna) immensely and he would never see that.

He will never ever hurt his Mitra.

Duryodhan- what are you blabbering???!!!

Urvi switched back to original language.

Urvi- I will not talk to you.

Duryodhan(grumpily)- You are an insolent brat!

Urvi(dryly)- Same to you!

After a long moment.

Duryodhan- Tell me the truth, Urvi! I'm waiting.

Urvi- I'm also waiting for Karna to come. And don't talk to me.

Duryodhan couldn't believe he was bested by a little girl.

Duryodhan(hotly)-  I'm hating you this moment. 

Urvi (equally)- Believe me, feeling is mutual.

Bhanu has this enough.

Bhanu- Enough both of you!!!  You two are bickering like 5 years old kids. Couldn't we just talk like grown people.

Duryodhan- She started it first. She called me insufferable.

He crossed his arms too. Bhanu gave him a chiding glance and he shutted his mouth like a punished child.

Bhanu- one day... I'm telling you, not one day had passed when we don't have any drama in our lives. Couldn't we just discuss it like adults and be done with that???!!!

Urvi- You are the only sensible person in the room, Bhanu.

She also gave a scolding glance to him. He scowled back at her.

Duryodhan- True. The Only sensible person in the room.

He taunted her as if she is a moron.

Urvi- I'm not talking to you. Ever.

Duryodhan rolled his eyes.

Duryodhan- I can not believe you used my Mitra against me!!!

Urvi- You did that first.

Duryodhan(flaunting)- If there comes a time when he has to choose between you and me, he will choose me, Urvi!

Urvi's shoulder slumped heavily and she suddenly felt exhausted.

Urvi- Yes, I know. He will always choose you... And I would be long gone from his life.

Duryodhan regretted what he said. He didn't like the dead tone in which she spoke as if believing that Karna would choose him over her.

She wiped her tears.

Duryodhan felt frustrated now.

Duryodhan- God! You women and your tears!

He went to her and sat beside her. Urvi felt constricted now between Bhanu and Duryodhan.
But Duryodhan took her hand and hold it.

Duryodhan- I'm so sorry, Urvi. I didn't mean to hurt you!

She nodded.

She was doing all this for them and what was she getting in return... Pain and sufferings. She is tired of convincing everyone. Pitamah, Kunti maa, Duryodhan, Karna and everyone.

Bhanu was right when she said not one day has gone without drama.

She hate this Dvāpara yuga. She wants to go home now and forget about everything. She wanted it to be a dream when she woke up from her dark slumber.

She started crying. God! She wanted it to end now. She felt like a puppet. And...
She is really exhausted.

Urvi- I want to go home!

Bhanu- To Karna! Sure dear. (Scolding) Arya, stop this nonsense right now.

Urvi started sobbing.

Urvi- I want to go to my home!!! .....(hiccuping) I hate you all. I really hate you. Not you Bhanu, ofcourse.

Seeing Urvi crying, Duryodhan held her head on his shoulder.

Duryodhan(softly)- Listen Urvi. I wouldn't be able to help you if you hide things from us. We are all together in this. Like it or not, you cannot oust us from this situation.

She didn't say anything, just cried.

Duryodhan- Alright, we will go to Anga without asking any questions... But.. (taking a deep breath) just tell me what you said is a truth or not???

Urvi was trapped in a No-win situation. If she tell him the truth, he will go to Anga... But she has no hope that he would be same hearing what she has to say.

Urvi- I can't tell you. It will ruin everything.

Duryodhan- Then it's my misfortune that I haven't been able to make you believe that I can be trusted. No matter how much I would do, you would still have doubts on me. You will always think worst about me. You don't believe in me, at all!

She lifted her head from his shoulder and looked at him.

Urvi- I believe you, Duryodhan. But I also believe you wouldn't be able to handle it.

He looked incredulously at her.

Duryodhan-  I'm giving you my word that I won't lose my patient and no matter what you tell me, I won't let ruin anything. I promise.

He looked at Bhanu who nodded her head. She tightened her grip on Urvi's hand.

Bhanu- We are family, Urvi and if we are in difficult situation, we face it together.

Bhanu could really feel Urvi. Not only yesterday, she was in the same position as Urvi is right now.

Duryodhan opened his mouth to speak when Bhanu shook her head. He concurred.

Bhanu hugged Urvi and caressed her hair like a mother. It was now she who put Urvi's head on her shoulder.

Bhanu(softly)- You don't need to upset yourself sweetie. You are under my care. No one and I repeat no one would harm you. I promise. (Sighing) What are you afraid of Urvi??? Tell me.

Urvi has no strength left to hide things anymore.

Urvi- I know he wouldn't harm me... But it will ruin everything.

Bhanu nodded.

Bhanu(even more softly)- Is Karna really our brother???

Urvi nodded.

Bhanu- But how could be it possible??? The Rishi only made 101 pieces which made 100 Kauravas and Dushala. Is Karna, a Kaurava???

Urvi listened to the lulling sound of Bhanu's voice. She finally broke her silence.

Urvi- No, he's not a Kaurava.

Bhanu- Then who is he???

Duryodhan was listening to all this with his heart in his mouth. He was dreading each and every word leaving Urvi's mouth.

A very long moment passed. Urvi has dozed off(jhapki lagna)  When she woke after some moment, she found herself slumped on Bhanu's shoulder again who was still caressing her hair.

Duryodhan was pacing like a caged tiger, he came to her the moment she wakes up. He also took a glass of water with him for her.

Tension filled in the air.

Urvi straightened and took it from him and drank thirstily.

Much to her surprise, weeping had proved to be a healing balm. She felt better. All those worries, she has kept inside her was making her heavy hearted but she felt uplifted now.

They waited in silence thinking Urvi has shutted down again herself.

But she didn't.

Urvi looked straight on Duryodhan's eyes and spoke calmly as if to strike him.

Urvi- He is the son of the same woman who you had called characterless all the time.

Duryodhan took a step back as if struck heavily by a mace.

Duryodhan shook his head.

Duryodhan(frenzied)- You are lying!

Urvi didn't hear him.

Urvi- He's the son of Kunti.

He took another step back. She took a step towards him.

Urvi- He is a Kaunteya, Duryodhan. Karna is the Jyesta Kaunteya. And He's not a SUTAPUTRA. He's SURYĀPUTRA. He is the "Mantra-prasad" of Lord Suryā Narayan...  Like it or not but he's your brother. This is the truth. The only truth.
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