Not bad Parth.. you proved you are adept in convincing your mother if you so wish...Krishna lauded Arjun as they walked towards the weapon place in Indraprasth." How did Sakhi reward you for your endeavour? He winked at his friend mischievously.
Arjun smiled and shrugged his shoulders." She could not believe it for sometime Then she had the age old query in her eyes " Why didnt you do this on that. FATEFUL EVENING. " I am unable to answer that ..except drench her in my passionate love.. I am helpless."
Krishna pressed his shoulder and said." Leave it. She will understand...As of now let us try our best to let her experience the pleasure of freedom...from her responsibilities at least for a while.
Arjun took his bow and quivers,armour and hand guards. He sighed and confessed." Of late I feel so dissatisfied with my weapons..How great it is if I can make better weapons that suit my shoulder strength! Do you know any source where I get such weapons made?.,,He asked earnestly..
Krishna smiled and declared." Your wish is my command. Here we go and here we get great weapons.
Arjun taunted." We get weapons in Khandav Van? Don't speak in riddles. All we get there is snakes and animals. I think Takshaka lived there with his family..
Krishna smiled and said.' Who knows? We may have the pleasure of encountering Takshaka family.
Bheema asked Arjun to take army men for the protection of women.." I have my doubts regarding you two. You both will disappear at your own will,then who will take care of them? Panchali command him to arrange sufficient protection for all of you
Yaajnaseni's eyes locked for a split moment with her Arjun..She could very well read his expression" You need some one else to guard you when I am there with you?
Nakul goaded Bheem" Bhrata Bheem why are you staying back? Better to go and guard them..Bhrata Arjun will any way take more pleasure in nature worship.
Bheem nodded his head" No.I can't adjust there leaving my comforts ..I could not be like him. If necessary he will sleep on grass bed and eat raw fruits.. I can't.
Every one laughed and enjoyed Arjun's expression.
Subhadra asked Arjun that night.' Is it true that you convinced Bua to allow your queen with you?
Arjun nodded his head.Subhadra said.." Priyamvada masi said so.. But Bua is still apprehensive. She can't imagine Indraprasth without her Bahu...But Panchali also needs respite..she said.
Arjun became thoughtful. He knew his mother.. She would understand if he explains something ..in his own way. But..Would she have been that positive that time if he explained...Arjun shook himself from that memory..
Satyaa teased Arjun as they started early in the morning towards Khandav Van." Are you going for war? With Whom? You look like a warrior ready to strike but not like one going on a pleasure trip.
Arjun answered tongue in cheek.' I am a warrior first and anything else next. You must have known this by now..
As they reached the Bank of Yamuna nearer to Khandav Van the pleasant breeze blew along with them but not in opposite direction which is a good omen...Krishna said.
They are more than fifty in number...the artists ,the ladies and Arjun's select few officers. The temporary rest houses were moderately built but with every facility.
Panchali's friends from Indraprasth's elite families,her maids and the families of artists..accommodated themselves in the cottages. Soon the bank of Yamuna echoed the joyous shouts,songs and music..much to the surprise of celestial who are watching them...with.wonder.
Panchali instantly fell in love with the ambience..It is a new experience for her.. She felt like a free bird flying high in the skies.. As Malini is doing her plait.. Arjun entered...Malini left
Arjun placed his hands on her shoulders and looked into the mirror." Is my queen fine with the arrangements? Isn't this mirror inefficient to show your ravishing image? This is small compared with the ones you have in your palace..he said.
Panchali turned to him and quipped.' But this place is more comfortable than even the royal palace. I hope you understand.
Arjun pulled her closer and said." Understood. That is why tried my best to make it possible. I hope you will reward me for my endeavour. Even Madhav asked me what did I get.
Panchali's face flushed in red. These two are too much..she muttered under her breath.
Interruption regretted.Krishna entered with a naughty smile with Satya close on his back.
Arjun turned towards Satya and said.' As usual you always grace me at your will.Satyaa you are impossible.
Satya chided him" But what about Swami? He chanted Parth !Parth ten times and ran over here.
Krishna laughed and pulled Arjun' Let us go for a round. Sakhi..take care of everything. We will see you at dinner time..
Arjun and Krishna left leaving their wives smirk." They love each other more than they love us. What do you say ' Satya asked with a miffed expression.
Ofcourse they do. We know it already. But let us feel blessed to see such comradiare between the soulmates. They are unique." Panchali said with a twinkle in her eyes.
Satya smiled and agreed." Yes Ofcourse."
Ye Hai Mohabbatein
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