Vrinda and Uloopi chatted for a long time, catching up on things. The two looked like they knew each other for years. 

"Uloopi, Vrinda," Radha's voice came from the main foyer. The girls stood up immediately and walked towards her, "Mata."

"Your father is here." She spoke. 

Uloopi rushed to see her father-in-law, "Father." She spoke happily spotting him near the main foyer of the house, "Uloopi?" He was surprised.

"How are you Father?" She asked bending down to take his blessings. He stopped her mid-way, "You are the Lakshmi of this house, and when Lakshmi bows down, the entire cosmos turns into havoc." He said.

Uloopi smiled, Arjun was so much like his Father.

"I am fine dear, how are you and everyone at Indraprasth?" He asked as the two started walking inside. Uloopi smiled, "With your blessings, all are fine."

Adhirath smiled, his daughter-in-law was so sweet. He felt so lucky to have her and Vrinda as his daughters and Arjun as his son. 

His smile then turned into a sad expression as he realized something, "Uloopi," He called her with seriousness in his voice.

"Yes father?" She asked.

"I was with Mahamahim today, he had to go to welcome Gandhar Raj Shakuni. And while we were returning, I heard them talk. Do you know someone by the name of Prakhar? He said he was going to kill Arjun." Adhirath spoke with worry.

"Prakhar? So he decided to join Gandhar Raj. Interesting." Uloopi spoke, she turned to her father and said, "Do not worry Father. He will be taken care of."

Adhirath looked assured as he heard her words. He knew Arjun was strong, but as a father he was constantly worrying about Arjun. As a King he had many enemies and conspiracies around himself.

"Father, why was Mahamahim there to welcome Gandhar Raj?" Uloopi asked.

Adhirath sighed, "A tragedy my dear," He said, "Gandhar Raj somehow convinced Maharaj Dhritarashtr to marry his youngest child and only daughter to his eldest son Uluk."

Uloopi's eyes widened, "Really? But hasn't Kuru Family's five sons died a month ago? How can they marry someone during the mourning period?" 

"Tragedy was what I said. That evil minded King manipulated Maharaj Dhritarashtr to make Duryodhan the crown Prince saying that the Kingdom needs a crown prince more and they shouldn't let their grievances affect the Kingdom.

And this same thing he said that since everyone is in distress, a marriage would lighten up everyone's mood. 
Maharaj Dhritarashtr agreed on this marriage. He is letting his daughter marry Uluk." Adhirath spoke.

"But-" Uloopi said, "How will this marriage benefit Shakuni? He already has Maharaj Dhritarashtr under his terms,"

Adhirath shook his head, "No idea, but it is obviously something very bad."

Uloopi thought over it, Dhritarashtr's daughter meant a lot to Pandavas, and they would do anything for her. Having her as his daughter-in-law meant that he would have Pandavas under his pocket.

Uloopi gasped, Shakuni knew that the Pandavas were alive and hence in their absence he was strengthening his post. She had to admire Shakuni for his thoughts in Politics, the way he thought and worked.

But her main concern now wasn't Dhritarashtr's daughter but Prakhar. And that man was going to die in such a way that he would wish he was never born.

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She looked at Ashwatthama with slight envy, knowing that couldn't be near any kid without crying. Every kid reminded her of the curse that would never have her own. And hence she had never developed any strong bond with any kid.

"Let's go." Ashwatthama said after talking with the kids for a bit more.

Parnika nodded.

"Do you like Indraprasth?" He asked as they were walking towards the Palace.

Parnika smiled, "It's beautiful. At first I thought we were entering Amravati."

Ashwatthama chuckled, "Of course, Indraprasth is as beautiful as the heaven above."

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More about Parnika's curse will be revealed slowly.