The girl sat staring at her reflection as her just made friend , Avantika got her ready along with the other palace - maids . 

Her thoughts drifted to the events of the day, the revelation of herself landing up in Dwapara. Being shocked would be less nevertheless in few prahars she found that this was much more better than Kali yuga far away from those cruel hearts and dark betrayals.

The prophecy came as a thunder clap to her. Her eyes welled up with tears at the thought of loving touch on her forehead by the queen and she had found the same pride in the King's eyes that which a father would have . Having lost her parents at the young age of three frightened her about her destiny just what if ... her thoughts were halted by a voice , ' With my daughter being sad , I can never think of happiness'.

She saw the queen come near dismissing the palace - maids as she gently wiped off the girl 's tears . All that the girl did was whisper that word , " Maa".

 " Mythili , my child " said Mrignayani as she embraced Mythili lovingly in her arms . 

 " What is this ? I come here to take my daughter but I see mother and daughter are crying their heart out without even realizing my presence " , said Ashwarth with his dry humour trying to lighten up the surroundings .

It worked as a smile curved Mrignayani and Mythili's lips. 

 " Putri your pitashree always come at wrong time so it's his fault " , said Mrignayani adorning the royal jewel on Mythili who smiled .

 " So I am not needed here is it ? " , said Ashwarth with mock anger. 

Mythili ran towards Ashwarth as he pretended to leave . Mythili held his hands firmly .

 "Never leave me Pitashree", whispered Mythili. " Never even if you want to putri " , Ashwarth replied. And the father and daughter hugged each other happily. Mrignayani smiled looking at the two .

 " Maharaj you didn't say how are daughter looks ", said Mrignayani making Mythili look at Ashwarth. Ashwarth shifted the sword to his left hand as he paved forward towards the dressing table making Mythili curious .

Ashwarth walked back to Mythili as his hands went behind her ears placing the kohl there. " Let no one eyes fall on my putri " , said Ashwarth bringing up an instant smile on Mythili's face.

 " If you all are done, kindly proceed . Praja is waiting outside " , said Ashok entering the chamber with a smile.

The three nodded as Ashwarth and Mrignayani paced forward with Ashok and Mythili followed behind.

" Mythili your nervous ? " , asked Ashok as they walked. Mythili nodded her head in agreement. Guru Aditya had asked Pitashree to talk to the praja about their newly found princess which is none other than me , thought Mythili.

Ashok held Mythili's hands as assurance emitted from his eyes. Mythili smiled at the joy of getting an elder brother.

Conch bells rang as the royal family made an entrance on the raised palace steps . Mythili's throat dried at the sight of thousands assembled while they hailed the king .  A man raised his hand gesturing them to stop , he must be the Senapati Kavacha , thought Mythili .

Guru Aditya was the first to address the Praja after getting acceptance from Maharaja Ashwarth.

" The King of Matanda , Maharaja Shri Ashwarth is here to address you all today. ", finished guru Aditya as he nodded to Ashwarth.

" My beloved praja , I am here to make you all aware and ask your decision of something which will impact the whole kingdom ", paused Ashwarth looking at the people who were keen to listen further. Ashwarth turned to gesture Mythili to come forward . 

Mythili looked at Mrignayani who nodded softly. As Mythili came forward Ashwarth caught her hands firmly.

" This is our daughter , Mythili a boon from the gods above whom I and Maharani have been blessed with. Will you all accept her as your princess ? ", Ashwarth turned as he nodded in no seeing sheen of tears in Mythili's eyes.

That moment Mythili knew she got a father , mother and brother in true sense and that put her in great joy . It didn't matter if she was going to be a princess or not but the shout of the Praja startled her .

Rajkumari Mythili ki jai ! 

Ashwarth and Mrignayani smiled looking at the Praja as they heard a voice from the Praja , " We don't doubt your decision Maharaj " . 

Mythili joined her hands together while bowing down with a smile . The praja reciprocated bowing down to their princess in respect . 

To be continued...

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