CHAPTER 30 - THE TRUTH UNCOVERS
Panchi kept her step, known of what she was moving towards. Smiling on seeing the beauty around her, she was completely lost into a world of her own. One where she could see the beautiful room (she was in) to be decorated with exquisite curtains and beautiful flowers. The beauty of the atmosphere resulted in an up curve on her lips. Amazed at the handsome decoratives around, she moved ahead to be amazed further of the hall she was in.
It was not till she heard someone shout, she came out of the hallucination. Realising that being spotted could result in serious consequences she quickly hid herself behind the curtains. Keeping in mind that no one is able to see her, she quickly travelled through the hall and went into a closed room.
"Thank you God! I was nearly caught!" she sighed relief. She closed the door of the room and breathed relief. Opening her eyes, she was shocked. Keeping a step forward, she was standing in a room full of Paarth's pictures. Every wall had his picture. Out of great shock which she was going through, she took a step forward. Memories of past played in front of her eyes. Wails of crying was all she could hear. Every since step she took forward, a phase of her past life played in front of her eyes. She could clearly see herself walk out of fire, put a garland on Arjun; who for her was Paarth. Every single minute, revealed to her a truth, a truth which was unknown to her before. She could feel her soul present in the past. She could feel going through every condition.
And then, a point came where, she could see herself in a sheer dilemma of fortune. She could see herself being brought in court full of people, by her hair. Tears of horror flowed down her eyes. She could see Paarth sitting quietly, not uttering even a single word. Crystal clear, she could, how she was thrown on the floor like a thing.
Getting up, she asked, "Yeh kaisa dussahas hai Dushshasan? ". That name, brought several memories of the past back. Each moment passing by seemed a play of cruel fate to her. Unable bear it, she burst into tears, her truth of her past life, was today, in front of her eyes. All the sorrows she had to bear, were playing right in front of her eyes. All that was hidden from her, was today, known to her. The truth of her previous birth. The truth that she was Draupadi. She collapsed in the floor in shock. A line of tears, representing her shock to the truth, flowed down her eyes.
Finally, she accepted the truth. Firmly, she gather all her broken spirit and got up. Rubbing all her tears, she started walking back to her home. She opened the door back into the real world, now, knowing the truth.
Everyone was ready for Diwali rituals. Smiling at Vasusen, Vrushali stood stood, dressed in a beautiful red saare. Vasusen winked at her. This could not go uncaught by Nakul who cleared his throat to remind the couple of the surroundings. While everyone was happy and sound, Paarth's eyes searched for someone. Someone he was waiting to see every second after their encounter at the terrace.
Govind took Shubhi in a corner and asked, "Did you see her?". "Who?". "Panchi!". "No! Bhai. I didn't, what happened?" Shubhi asked with concern. "She is not home! I am sure she is in some trouble or elese she could have called!" Govind explained. "Don't worry bhai! She would be safe! Afterall today is when all celebrate happiness! " Shubhi consoled her brother. "No Shubhi. I feel today will be when things will take a new turn! Remember, after celebrating Diwali, Sita had to leave for another exile without Ram!" Govind expressed him fear. "Do you mean that! Today Panchi will..." Shubhi asked in shock. Govind nodded slightly. A fear rested inside Shubhi's heart now.
"Govind... Shubhi... Please come! It is the time for pooja!" Vrushali called out. Govind and Shubhi joined them. Vrushali started the aarti. While, everyone was immersed deep in the joy of the festival, Paarth could feel something was wrong. He could feel that his Panchi was hurt.
As the aarti reached it's end, someone's foot steps could be heard. Everyone quietened and looked towards the door. They could see Panchi , with her eyes red, her hair spread and a small scar on her forehead. Paarth's heart sank on the very sight of his love in that condition. Panchi kept her step into the house, Govind uttered "She knows!". Which could not go unheard by Shubhi, who herself, was shocked to see her friend in that condition.
Without taking a glance at anyone, Panchi moved ahead. Everyone was shocked to see her in that condition. Vrushali called out, "Panchi..." but before she could complete, Panchi cut in, "Panchali. Panchi died today. I am Panchali.".
TBC
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