Indraprasth is lavishly decorated for the reception in honour of Balaram and Revati and Ofcourse the newly weds Arjun and Subhadra.The grand dinner is about to start and Panchali is too busy looking after the arrangements. Bheemsen took special interest in getting many tasty recipes prepared along with the favourite milk sweets of Yadavas. But Draupadi bears the responsibility of arranging proper seats for the esteemed guests. On the stage the two Simhasanas are kept decorated with gems and flowers. Subhadra just entered along with Revati and got onto her seat on the stage. As for Arjun he is busy chatting with the guests who are too excited to interact with him as he was away from Indraprasth.Krishna approached Draupadi and commented.' You know Sakhi,The guests are confused regarding the bride. Luckily Subhadra sat on the Dias. Otherwise you both look like Parth's new brides." Panchali replied sharply.' I wonder in what way I am looking his bride. I hardly had time to get ready as lunch was extended and continued further. After that immediately I attended on the kitchen work.Govind the bride is looking every bit ravishing.Who will think otherwise?" Krishna smiled and continued .' You know technically speaking you are still the bride for Parth.Am I wrong?" Panchali's face turned red.' Your friend has no deficit for brides. Arya,Chitra,Ulupi,Subhadra and the list continues.He doesn't need to bother about his first wife." Having said so Panchali politely took leave and proceeded towards the maids.Arjun asked Krishna,' What is going on? What did she say?" Krishna replied laughing.' She is counting your brides and getting ready to welcome more." Arjun understood his friend's hint.So she is still hurt and offended. How could he convince her? His face became dull and Krishna patted on his shoulder.' Be bold. You will definitely get a chance." He assured.As the dinner is about to commence Krishna told Revati something seriously and after discussing with Balaram Revati went to Kunti and said.' Bua as we can not take her to Dwaraka for Patphere We will take her tonite to our mansion and send her day after tomorrow.That way was approved by your preceptor also." Kunti agreed and accepted the suggestion.After the dinner is over Balaram and Revati took Subhadra to their mansion.Arjun understood who is behind this. His Madhav.He did his thing. Now he should do his part.Satya told Panchali Krishna and herself would like to spend some time with her on the terrace of her mansion before going for sleep.Panchali could not say no though she is tired and exhausted.She ordered Malini to make arrangements and went to her chamber to change her attire.After taking bath she wore simple clothes and went to the terrace. There is no trace of Krishna or Satya. The moonlit night is soothing and cool . The jasmines and Malati flowers are filling up the surroundings with their fragrance.Malini arranged white silky cushions with Takiyas. Panchali who is too tired lied down relaxingly thinking of Krishna and Satya.' Why did they not come? Did they change their plan? They must be tired and could not come." Panchali wanted to get up and go down but suddenly she felt two masculine arms surround her waist preventing her from getting up.Before she could react Arjun pushed her curls back and whispered.' Krishnaa please forgive me." Panchali looked into his hazel eyes brimming with passion and love.She asked though in a soft tone.' Why did you come here? Oh. I forgot. Your Subhadra went to her brother . So you have enough time to persuade me. Right? " Arjun's face became serious.' Think what you want. I can not convince you anymore.Believe it or not. I came every day. I watched you in sleep and went off. If you want you can check with Malini." Panchali asked him.' Why? You left me purposely for twelve years. You intentionally broke the vow.To get out of Indraprasth,to move away from me. Now you came with your new bride to prove the fact again.That you don't need me at all." Arjun got up and walked to the railing.He said as if he is talking to himself.' Yes. I broke the vow intentionally. I can't live like a stranger to my wife whom I loved and won. It tortures me.I went off. I married again and again. But I was not able to forget your lotus eyes.They haunted me,lured me,blamed me,but never left me not even when I was with my wives.I agree. I am selfish. I did not think about your plight. Krishnaa punish me if you want. But not with your silence. It kills me." Arjun looked back and saw her hiding her face in her knees. He understood she is crying by the heaving of her shoulders.He sat beside her and hugged her.He murmured in a broken voice.' Love you Krishnaa,I will love you till I breathe my last." Panchali looked up and closed his mouth from uttering more.' I hate you Arjun," She kept her head on her knees and sobbed.Arjun insisted.' I accept. But call my name again." Panchali looked into his eyes and admitted.' I hate you. But I can not stop myself from loving you. I hate myself. You are my weakness." Arjun smiled disarmingly.' Please hate me always but don't stop loving me. I live by that truth." He made her lie on the cushion and took her beautiful face in his hands.' Krishnaa you are mine. My own. Let me feel your passionate love and float in the nectar of bliss." Panchali blushed and submitted herself to her Arjun and made him mesmerised and enamoured. ...Panchali who closed her eyes reminiscing her past suddenly got up as Malini came and informed. ' The war did not commence yet Princess. Every one is waiting for Rajkumar Arjun and Govind to blow the signal." Panchali looked at her dazed and confused.
Edited by ltelidevara - 9 years ago