There was no message from Kunti and others.Those Who went to give them invite came back and informed them. The Elders were seriously immersed in penance all through the day. They did not receive the message.
Sanjaya told them he will inform when they come out of their trance.
Sahadev fumed at them. Why did you return back? You could have waited till they meet you..
Arjuna became dull. What does this indicate? He remembered Gita verses..Madhav give me strength to face the obvious..he closed his eyes and found him with his Devine smile.
Yudhishtir ordered them to go again but Arjuna prevented him. Eldest.let us not disturb them. They are trying hard to reach their ultimate destination..
Yudhishtir nodded. I also thought that way but Sahadev can not be controlled if I won't send them again. Sahadev come here...he called his youngest brother and hugged him close. Sahadev got tears in his eyes. His Eldest never expressed himself...so..
Bheem and Nakul also hugged Sahadev and called Arjun also. All the five stayed clasping each other with tears. Every one knew what is going to happen..
Arjun took Sahadev with him to the garden and told him ..Be strong and try to control yourself. Feel mother's touch on your head...
Sahadev wept like a small child clasping Arjun's neck.
Pari seriously asked Uttara..What do you give me As my birthday present?
Uttara smiled and pretended to pat him on his cheek. Still ten days to go. Why are you asking me now? Last year I gave you beautiful ear rings.
Pari stopped her. I don't want any ornaments. He said with clarity.
Uttara raised her eyebrows. What do you want? She asked with suspicion.
Pari said..I want you and my Pitamah to tell me everything about my father. Everything.
Uttara closed her eyes. She could see Abhi smile at her.. What could she tell about him? How short the period they spent..but those days only were golden days for her..
Uttara took Pari closer and promised.. I will tell your Pitamah.
All the queens are sitting in a circle. They have the portraits of girls of royal families in the middle placed on a silky mat .
Chitra is too excited.She said..I am grateful to Nakul he got all these for me. If I depended on my husband he wouldn't have responded.
Ulupi smiled and said.. Yes he did not marry in a traditional way. So he would expect his son also to do some adventure and get a girl.
To be continued
Edited by ltelidevara - 7 years ago
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