Karna's pov
Aadrika and I walked towards the palace gate and found Vrushali standing there. Aadrika stepped forward with an aarti plate. Aadrika smiled widely and welcomed Vrushali. While this was going on, I got the opportunity to gaze at my wife. She was truly the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. She takes on every responsibility given to her perfectly-be it of a wife, or a queen or a warrior. Lately she has started participating in the court and as predicted, it brought the kingdom closer. The people, especially women and children feel more comfortable sharing their woes with her and she too gives them her full attention. The kingdom too wholeheartedly return the love and respect towards Aadrika. I don't know if I imagined it but Vrushali rolled her eyes at Aadrika when she welcomed her.
As we were walking towards the palace, it became a little uncomfortable because Vrushali kept ignoring Aadrika, and cutting her off if she tried to speak to me. I need to talk to her for something is definitely wrong. Before I could say anything Aadrika herself excused herself, to complete some of her duties in the court. I took Vrushali near the garden and began conversing with her.
Aadrika's pov
As I walk towards the garden, I smile internally. Our relationship is thankfully progressing in the correct direction. I look at the bowls of kheer in my hands. If there is one thing we both have in common, is our love for sweet dishes. I think he will really enjoy this.
Maybe this could be a better way to get Vrushali to open up. She seems a little distant but that's understandable considering the fact that this is the first time that we are meeting. I did notice some hostility from her end but maybe it is all in my head. As I neared the garden I could hear a lot of yelling. It made me worried as I could recognize one of the voices. Anxiously, I pace towards the voices only to hear something I never wanted to. 

"I know you only married that princess for the sake of the kingdom, Vasusena. But you don't have to pretend with me. I know about your feelings for me, I love you too! Even Radha Kaki wanted us to get married."

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A few moments ago

Karna's pov

As we walked towards the garden, we kept on talking about our childhood. It was almost as if my entire childhood was playing right in front of my eyes. I turn towards Vrushali and ask," So how have you been? " She looked at me and smiled, "I am good. My life is the same as it was back then. We all miss you a lot though. Even the news of your marriage was quite a surprise to us." Just the mention of marriage made me think about my wife and our last conversation......everything about her is beautiful.....Today our relationship has progressed much more and I am very thankful for that. I wish we could..."Vasusena? Are you listening?" ,Vrushali asks, snapping her fingers near my face. I realized I had zoned out and smiled widely at her but her facial expression made me frown. She looked at me and said, "I knew it ! You are trapped in this ,marriage aren't you? That snobby princess must be truly insufferable to be around, right?" This made my blood boil. Before she could open her mouth to say anything I shut her off," Vrushali, you are my best friend, which is why I am tolerating it this time. I must tell you that you are mistaken today. Aadrika is the kindest, most caring person I have ever met.  Please for my sake...give her a chance. I assure you that you'll realize how different she is from what you think." I try to change her mind, maybe she just needs to spend some time with Aadrika. "Look...stop lying to yourself and to me. I know the truth. Even my parents want us to get married. You deserve to be loved Vasusena. Let's get married, then you'll at least have one wife that you love and that truly loves you!" I gape at her, truly shocked. I had never thought of Vrushali in a romantic way or like a sibling . She was my best friend. I can never really imagine us sharing any other relation. "I am sorry Vrushali. I can't marry you. You are my best friend but I don't want to be romantically involved with you. " ,I try to tell her calmly.

"I know you only married that princess for the sake of the kingdom, Vasusena. But you don't have to pretend with me. I know about your feelings for me, I love you too! Even Radha Kaki wanted us to get married."

Before I could dismiss this, we heard the sound of  crashing. Turning towards the sound, I saw three bowls of kheer fallen on the ground. My heart dropped when I caught the flash of  yellow clothing running away. I prayed to Mahadev, hoping it wasn't her. We had just gotten out of a misunderstanding, and now this. 

Oh Lord! What will happen now?