Draupadi turned back and again looked at his face. He is in deep sleep..these days he stopped going for practice at the 4 th quarter of night.
Instead he is taking Pari after Sunset to the practice spot and trains him for two hours. Panchali could still feel her Arjun Of Indraprasth..leaving her chamber when it is still very dark..and yes two hours before Sunrise.
So often he used to exhibit his mischievous side by pulling her into his arms and spoiling her dress up and hair ..not to forget her red ovel shaped bindi that just spreads over her forehead.
Those were the days of life..happiness..enthusiasm..bliss.. Kirti...Pragati..her sons
Panchali sighed heavily and nodded her head as if telling herself not to get back to that golden past.
She walked out..alone..Ione hour left for Sunrise...After Kunti's demise..Panchali could not follow her routine as exactly as ever. She fell sick often..indisposed and disturbed..
Priyamvada once told her...Princess..despite what had happened in your life you loved your mother-in-law so dearly. And on her part Kunti loved you more than her sons and other Bahus.
She was right. Thought Panchali. As she reached there..Ulupi welcomed her with a smile.
You are here..this early? Panchali asked with surprise. Ulupi smiled back and said..I want to do Puja with you..for Babhru..I request Durga Mata to show him his bride as early as possible.
Panchali knew that Ulupi loved Babhru like her own son..just like how she loved Abhi.
After breakfast before the brothers move for their customary duties,Chitra asked them to take interest in selecting Babhru's bride.
Arjun shrugged his shoulders..Send those portraits to him..He should like the girl first.
Chitra proudly stated..My son left everything to me.My choice is his choice.
Nakul remarked.,Then you should be all the more careful Chitra Bhabhi. You should be all alert..
Bhima supported Chitra...Ofcourse as a mother she has every right. Babhru is still a kid. He can't select his bride.
Nakul laughed and teased.,But Bhrata Bhim you are also a kid when you fell in love with Hidimba Bhabhi..
Sahadev corrected him..Nakul don't change facts. Hidimba Bhabhi was enamoured by Bhrata Bhim..
Bhim patted Sahadev with affection.
Yudhishtir told Chitra..You first pick some of them as per your choice. Then we all can decide.
After Yudhishtir left..Arjun again made his point...Send them to Babhru. It is his right to chose his life partner.
Subhadra smiled and taunted..like you did with us..
Ulupi hesitatingly said..He didn't select me..
Chitra hugged her and said in a low voice. So what? You are his first wife in true sense.
Ulupi turned to check if Panchali heard her.
Alli muttered under her breath..You have every kind of experience in marrying in different ways..
Arjun observed that and smiled...After all these years of association you need not grumble..say it out..his mischievous taunt made Alli turn her face and blush
Panchali heard Chitra's comment to Ulupi but strangely it did not make her frown or sulk. Why?
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