Panchali repeated her question " Answer me first..she demanded.
Arjun turned her to face him and replied. " Madhav sent message. He is sending her with Satyaki within a week.
Panchali sulked. You know everything but you won't tell me till I ask.
Arjun pulled het on to the couch and lied down on her lap...I want to surprise you. If Pragati suddenly arrives how would you feel? You made me tell and I missed the chance.
Panchali said in a low voice..There is no strength left in me to bear with surprises good or bad.Nowadays I feel too exhausted mentally and physically.
Arjun silently watched her and realised the truth of her words. He got up and made her lie on the coach ..He made space for himself and asked with concern. Krishnaa Let Sahadev check you properly and give aushadhis.You need them. Sahadev said you did not allow him to check.
Panchali tried to change the topic. Arjun..how do you plan to celebrate Pari birthday? Will Govind and Satya come here?she asked.
Arjun nodded his head. They won't come. Subhadra's father is unwell.He may not come.
Panchali placed her head on his heart.She felt a strange urge to merge in him totally. What else is left in life? Better to end the journey here..but Pragati?
Panchali looked up and asked...Dont you think we should get Pragati married as soon as possible?I fear she will become an ascetic in life like her father.
Arjun smiled. If her father is an ascetic he won't be lying beside his most beautiful wife..That too afterbecoming Pitamah.
Panchali laughed heartfully..This Pitamah is ever young with no grey hair even at this age..she said and ruffled his hair..
Parth hugged her closer and said passionately. Your love that is eternal is keeping me young.If you stop loving I will instantly grow old.
Panchali closed his lips and stated..Till my last breath I keep loving you Dhananjay..
Arjun got tears in his eyes. He rewarded her not with words but with his deeds.
To be continued
Edited by ltelidevara - 7 years ago
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