Parikshit is fifteen years old. He is looking exactly like Arjun in every way. Priyamvada Who is still mourning Kunti's death expressed her surprise before Panchali.
Arjun used to be like Parikshit only .At this age he completed his training under Drona and returned...If Kunti is here,she would have said the same...Priyamvada stopped as her voice is choked with pain.
Panchali wiped her tears..She knew how close she was to her mother in law.
She said...Gurumata also always thinks of Mata only. She could not bear the thought of her departure.
Priyamvada sighed ...Your mother in law punished herself for her sins..I used to say she did not commit any wrong ...situations made her do so. She could not forgive herself for abandoning Karna ...What would have happened if she revealed her pregnancy ? Her father would have forsaken her...She would have given birth to Karna in an asylum . She would never have been able to marry Maharaj Pandu. Pandavas wouldn't have come into existence.
Panchali smiled ...And Draupadi wouldn't have born at all. She remarked.
Priyamvada nodded her head. I told her...She provided a better future for Karna by making him an adopted son of Adhiradha. Karna got a loving family..He got Duryodhana's friendship and Anga kingdom..
Panchali remained silent. She could never reconcile to the fact that Karna was the Eldest Of Pandavas.She could Still hear his insulting voice...She is a wh**e...She got five husbands..Take away her garment Dussasan!
Panchali shivered ..and walked to the window..,Priyamvada's voice is heard from behind..Princess...Ever since Kunti realised her part in sharing you..she did not sleep well. All along she convinced herself that you are better positioned as the wife of five,specially her Eldest who made you the queen..
But then she realised the other side of the issue..After realisation she was not able to spend much time with you here...I feel for Kunti.
Draupadi closed her eyes..she doesn't want to revisit her past..specially that defining moments...
Suddenly Chitra ,Ulupi and Subhadra entered followed by Arya and Alli.
Chitra's personal maid brought some portraits..
Ulupi revealed..Priyamvada Masi...Panchal Princess.,.Thsese were the portraits of prospective brides for Babhruvahan. The minister of Manipur sent them. We have to select some.
Chitra expressed her irritation..Ulupi atleast now don't call her princess. Call her queen.or empress. What will you call these brides then?
Alli commented sideglancing Panchali...Though she still looks like a Princess only on par with these brides to be..
Arya smiled and took Panchali s hand...She is of Devine origin. She is like Parvati,Lakshmi..
Subhadra nodded her head...Yes..After I understood this secret I relaxed.
Chitra laughed and said...Now check the portraits..who will suit Babhru..
Arjun loosened her hair and covered himself with her long tresses. The full moon is spreading nectar ..Panchali tried to get up from the jhoola.
Why are you looking upset? Arjun asked pulling her back again.
Panchali did not reply. Whenever Ulupi calls her princess Chitra raises objection. For Chitra she is the wife of five but for Ulupi she is the princess won by him.
Go and select your would be daughter in law..time to stop your midnight visits. Your daughter in law I mean Babhru's wife will arrive ..Chitra wants to get his marriage done here... Panchali said in a sulking tone.
Arjun raised his eyebrows..Why should I chose? Babhru has to like the girl not me. And about my mid nite visits ..I rejuvenate myself at this hour in your company. To get my energy and enthusiasm back I...should..he stopped and smiled.
Panchali s face turned red. She could not raise her eyes...years passed but the love did not diminish..the thrill did not diminish.,neither for him nor for her..Arjun caressed her eyes with his lips...Yajnaseni I am waiting for your answer..his magnetic voice made her bit her lip like she always does to control her emotions.
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