The Fateful Evening Part l

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Draupadi sat in trance. She has her husband on her lap and her mother in law asked her to arrange his hair without disturbing him. She is perplexed at her mother in law's sudden change of behaviour as she always sensed a kind of displeasure at her equation with Arjun. But today is different. She herself endorsed their togetherness. She looked down at Arjun who is in deep slumber . She carefully devided  his curly hair into parts as told by Kunti and started softening the unkempt curls. Soon, she got immersed in her task and almost completed  except the final part. She wondered at the thickness and the deep black colour that is a rarity among men. And the curls they are so lovely and enhance the beauty of his face. Arjun inhaled the familiar fragrance  and half opened his eyes. He immediately understood he is not in his mother's lap but his beautiful wife 's  lap held him as she is so busy doing his hair.
Draupadi who is busy with her work did not observe him. As she finally finished the last part to her satisfaction she laid back and stretched her palms that started aching. Arjun suddenly held her waist and drew her nearer. The fact that his mother had got them together made him get rid of his inhibitions. Draupadi realised what happened and tried to get up. Arjun held her tightly and said "Thank you for the great welcome you offered after a tedious battle outside. "
Draupadi understood what he meant. Her falling into his hands at the time of Arti. She blushed and then questioned him putting an angry face. "Why did'nt you expose Dussasan when you saw him do that nasty thing. Sahadev told you already? "Arjun seriously answered her. "Actually I wanted to strike him there itself. But...Draupadi stressed. "So why did you stop?  "Arjun said with a naughty tinge in his eyes. "Infact he helped me by getting my wife so nearer to me,  he did a favour only. And you look awesome in that attire. "
Draupadi could'nt help but  feel on top of the world. Finally she is becoming successful in making him acknowledge her beauty. She tried to  release herself from his arms but he did not oblige. "Any way you have a habit of losing yourself and forgetting  where you are occasionally. You should see the path and walk no?    "
Draupadi understood his taunt. He indicates her obsession for him indirectly.
Arjun suddenly took her feet in his hand and checked her wound. Draupadi tried to take it away. Did'nt I  tell you not to touch my feet? "
She scolded him. "Well. I can touch whatever I want. You know krishnaa, I don't believe in such things. Even Madhav also says the same. Between a wife and husband no such restrictions are valid. "Arjun casually said  but immediately he realised what his words meant. As for Draupadi , she just could not look into his face and her beautiful face became more endearing with red colour that made Arjun mesmerised and besotted.
He sat beside her and took her face in his hands. Draupadi opened her eyes and looked into his hazel eyes. Arjun recollected the jealous faces of karn, Duryodhan and dussasan when they saw Her in his arms. Draupadi bent her face down as drops of sweat formed on her forehead . Arjun bent down and wiped the drops with his lips.
The warrior extraordinaire, the most desirable hero lost himself in her love and kissed her on her eyes, the lotus eyes that always invite him and tempt him even when he is away. The fact that his mother  allowed them  feel their moments together made him expose his suppressed love by even crossing the line to some extent. Draupadi placed her hands round his neck and closed her eyes in bliss. As she just put a band to her long hair it got out and her long hair fell down making her look more gorgeous. Arjun took her silky hair in hand and inhaled the fragrance.
You got awesome hair,Krishnaa "he praised genuinely. Priyamvada tapped on the door and called out. Bahurani, it is time to get ready to go to the dancing mansion. The princesses are waiting there. Tell Arjun also as it is happening in his honour. Maharani Kunti is coming in a short while. "
Draupadi  taunted Arjun "see your admirers will give a memorable performance in your honour. "
Arjun laughed  and said. They are most welcome.Poorgirls, waiting since a long time. Draupadi turned her face away and  asked. "You must have enjoyed the way the wholebHastinapur girls ran after your chariot Malini told me. "
Arjun teased her. Why not? They all love me waited for me in sun heat  just to look at me. So I greeted them properly. Arjun enjoyed Draupadi's sulking face . Just then Kunti came inside and looked at Draupadi's lose hair and remarked. What did you do Bahu, you arranged Phalgun's hair and spoiled yours?Now go with Malini and get ready  to watch the performance. "Draupadi  side glanced Arjun and left with Malini.