Yes I love you Arjun." Panchali 's melodious words broke the silence that pervaded around. Arjun's face brightened and a fascinating smile appeared on his face. Before he could say anything Draupadi continued seriously." I loved you since the moment I stepped out of Fire.But I understood my feeling only after my father revealed the truth of my birth.
You motivated my birth and I stepped on this earth only for you.
I waited with bated breath when you approached the bow. My instinct told me you are my destination.And my love multiplied manifold.
I hoped my life with you will be like a dream. But I realised my union with you will be a dream.
I still loved you even when you did not oppose your mother and Eldest's decision
I devided myself among your brothers only to be loved by you and love you.
My love and my dreams were crushed I did not belong to you first but I was made to offer myself to your Eldest. Still I loved you.
You went off for twelve years I waited for you with the hope that you will return to me and fulfill my love
Whatever time is left We will be together only the two of us without any intrusion
But I heard of Ulupi who became the first beloved for you. I got angry. Still I loved you.
You proposed Chitra and married Arya. I got habituated to your betrayal.
Still I loved you.But when I saw Subhadra with you I broke down inside.
I was shattered. She lived with you in your mansion.
I wonder what else is left for me? My years of waiting ended in heart break.
Everything dried up in my heart. Now you expect me to
Shower you with my undaunted love.
I know you won me you have every right over me. But
To say the golden words without any remorse I may still find it difficult.
But having said that I never deceive you or myself by saying I may not surrender.
I know my love for you is infinite. If I stop loving you I may stop breathing.
Panchali gasped to take breath but Arjun could not control his tears. He hugged her closer and hid his face on her shoulder. Yajnaseni shivered with the intensity of her love,his love and their reality.
The early morning breeze brought the much desired news to Panchali." Your Phalgun comes back" it whispered in her ears. At the daily worship Nakul broke the news. They already reached Yamuna.
They may enter Hastinapur by lunch time.
Panchali could not blink her eyes when she saw her Govind standing before her.He is smiling at her winking " I am here to welcome him. I promised him that I will be here by the time he returns.Here I am"
Panchali questioned with surprise." When did you come? Where is Satya"
Krishna informed." We came late last night. We didn't want to disturb you. Nakul knows of our arrival. Satya will meet you in a while."
The animals and bullock carts carrying wealth entered Hastinapur by mid afternoon along with Maharaj Yudhishtir and Ved Vyas.
Bheemsena asked Sahadev" Where is Arjun? Why is he not seen?"
Sahadev replied." Bhrata is sending these wealth carriers one by one. He called his officers to the outskirts and sending the wealth bags only after measuring them there..
Panchali did Arti to Maharaj." Every thing went on as expected. Nothing can cause hindrance to Aswametha now ." He informed Draupadi. Where is Kanha?" He asked.
As soon as he heard Bhrata Arjun stayed back he galloped on his horse to meet him." Nakul informed.
Panchali remembered Krishna's words before he ascended the horse." I will meet him and greet him Kalyani.My number comes first then only you can have your fill"
Panchali smiled to herself" She will never be jealous of Krishna.He has every right on Arjun more than her. She knows the truth. They are inseparable.
Edited by ltelidevara - 8 years ago