Arjun moved her and made space for him. It has been a month only since his wife reconciled and let the bygones gone by accepting him into her loving arms. He already went once with Krishna to Yamuna ...and Kalindi walked with them as the wife of Krishna.
Panchali tried to get up and said in a choked voice." You sleep here. You must be tired.I will go inside."
Arjun pushed her back and prevented her from getting up.' Here or inside we will be together only. Chose for yourself..
Panchali stared at his face. He is unperturbed,cool and composed. As if there is no issue at all..Not even one word of regret,no word or gesture that show his feelings..
Arjun touched her lower lip with his forefinger. It is tender like a rose petal..a little warm and reddish..the pearl like teeth are well in position luring him to mark his ownership ...
Arjun bent down and kissed her despite her resistance. Panchali closed her eyes in bliss and in desperation.. He won't mend and she won't deny him have his way...her weekness.
Arjun savoured her beauty that enhanced in the moon light ... He told her.' See the cool breeze.. Even in summer this place only is so soothening..Is it because your lotus eyes just stare at the moon and make him shower moonlight? Who could cross your word?
Panchali bit her lip and retorted.' Except you.right? You hold no value for me and I hold no power on you. ..Arjun smiled ...he took her close and said.." You know Madhav and me are taking dancers and singers also with us. Many instrumentalists are following in group. Bhrata Bheem is sending very good cooks ...Already my officers went to Yamuna to arrange everything..
Panchali pushed him away and stood at the balcony." Fine.. nice planning. I must say. Tell me if I can do anything for you..
Arjun got up and approached her. His Krishnaa is looking ravishingly beautiful even in anger.Her slim waist is provoking him ...he always relish clasping her waist in his fist... the long single plait is hanging down her hips.Arjun placed his hands on her shoulders and said... Ofcourse I need your help.Ten days we are going I want a new look on each day..
Panchali widened her eyes..Arjun patted on her cheek and continued." First day I want green saree. So that it will complement the luscious green meadows at Khandav van.
Second day I want brownish red that is on par with the colour at Pradosh..
Third day yellow colour should be worn..There are yellow flowers all round I heard..
Fourth day it should be red.. just like the red kadamba flowers...
Fifth day it should be violet the colour that is present in Indradhanush..rainbow.
Panchali forgot her anger and got immersed in his poetic expression. Arjun smiled with attitude.. See how you got tuned to my thoughts.. listen..he continued.
Sixth day it should be half white my favourite colour that resembles the first fog of winter.
Seventh day is for orange colour exactly like that of rising sun.
Eighth day is for aliv green..that should resemble the first leaves ...of jasmine creepers.
Nineth day is for sky blue. Like the Anant Akash like the colour of Madhav.
Panchali felt miffed. He wants to see his Subhadra in such multiple colours.and he is taking pleasure in teasing her.. She walked back to the chamber. The jasmines are lying in the golden plate. She intentionally did not put them in her hair..
Arjun took her to the couch and stopped her from saying more placing his finger on her lips. Only after listening to the last phrase..He took the jasmines in his hands placed them in her hair and inhaled the fragrance." Jasmine white. It suits my taste on the tenth day. I can see you walk into my arms wearing pure white having jasmines in your hair ...Yamuna,the forest and the flowers will make our love blossom.. how? Arjun winked at her confused face.
After a while Panchali pushed his curls up on his forehead. She has a beautiful smile on her face. He did it for her.. Her Arjun will take her with him.Govind said a very great event is awaiting his Parth at Khandav Prasth..and she will be with him to feel his glory.
Panchali bent down and kissed his forehead not disturbing his sleep. She is not interested to know how he convinced her mother in law.
Kunti reminisces how she allowed Arjun to take Panchali with him...
To be continued
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