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Draupadi had never been one to back down. She was kind, but strong. Tolerant but fierce.

What was Dushasan’s mistake? He touched her, therefore assuming she was a weak helpless woman. The result? His head on the floor. She swiped hard and quick.

She was angry not only at the 99 brothers left, but also at her husband.

One that had vowed to love her, cherish her and honour her. But what did he do? Betrayed her, dishonoured her, staked her as if she were property to be sold.

She would never forgive him. She was furious.

It seemed her 4 other husbands were on her side. Bhima lunged at Duryodhana and snapped his neck.

Yudhisthira tried to apologise. Futile attempts, really. He should’ve thought of that before thinking of her as property.

He never had a chance with her again. Never again. She was fuming.