The Fateful Evening Part l

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Satya understood. She defended Panchali. " Swami.. She is hurt. He shared her. When she sacrificed herself he left her mercilessly for twelve years.And then he came back ...with Subhadra..
Krishna closed his eyes. He knew how his Parth desparately yearned to be with Panchali...how he suppressed his dreams to maintain the unity of Pandavas..

Satya teased him...Swami you can't defend him ...You are silent..
Krishna looked at her seriously and said.. Satya... Women are fortunate enough to express themselves transparently...Krishnaa's love is felt by you ...but Parth...his love is transcendental .He may have married multiple times but that doesn't mean he forgot his first love..his first wife.

Satya still did not relent. He is her offender Swami...but at the same time I feel she just may give up.. She may not stay rigid for too long... That means advantage Arjun...
Krishna smiled...Satya.. Love demands sacrifice.. Krishnaa sacrificed for her love... to posess Parth.If her purpose is not achieved her sacrifice will become meaningless.I am sure very soon she will realise herself..she will respond to her heart's call. Destiny will unite them together... You will see them inhale the flavour of love...

Arjun rotated the wheel and controlled the movement of the boat. By the time he returned Panchali is staring at the stars looking immersed in deep thoughts. He knew his wife is trying hard to control her emotions ,that are rising up like the tides of ocean...
She is caught in the whirlpool of her contradicting thoughts ."...on one side she doesn't want to let him get away so easily.despite his offences.. Another side she is finding herself absorbed in the beautiful moments they shared...Arjun sighed deeply. He is fortunate enough to rejuvenate her suppressed feeling of love...

Arjun did not want to disturb her for a while. He leaned on the wooden plank of the boat and gazed at her ...the innocent bride who took his hand and walked into his life faced the bitterest moments ...that no girl could not even imagine...

His Krishnaa reluctantly submitted to the decision taken... How much trauma she would have faced being in the arms of...She bore with it..patiently.

He went off leaving her to endure her fate. He knew the separation made her turn rigid,stoic...

To get her back to her real self he should touch her heart strings,that already are in sink with his touch,his voice,his feel and his presence.

His innocent Krishnaa should get the taste of the love he has for her,to make her whole body and soul respond favourably. She should experience the bliss of their union.. it will be the prestine moment for them both... It may not happen immediately,this night itself,but he will see to it that certainly this will work as a beautiful reminder to her ever flourishing love for him..

Arjun smiled and told himself... Looks like you should utilise your so called charm in the best manner possible..pool up your spirits.. Yajnaseni is testing your control..with her ravishing beauty..

Arjun hugged her from behind and then turned her to him..He mischevously asked her." Till now I won in reliving our moments. Shall I expect atleast one such gesture from you?

Panchali tried her best to look defiant.. I think it is you who challenged ...to prove that you remembered everything.not me...So can I assume you could not remember anything further?...May be the rest are lost in the flush of your romantic interludes with your Ulupi,Arya,Chitra.. Subhadra. She taunted him.

Arjun looked at her straightly letting her have the winning smile on her beautiful face. But he knew he would never let others win...even if that other person is his dearest Krishnaa..by all means.

Suddenly Panchali felt herself lifted in his arms and resisted. He is walking down the steps.
Drop me Arjun... It is fine if you forget... She said trying to sense his intention.

Arjun dropped her down and said." This is how I carried you in Gurukul...if you remember..
Panchali's face turned red. He is back again..and he is right.

Arjun approached her and continued ...I hope you remember the night before I started on my expedition. We met in Hastinapur's Royal garden.

Panchali got sweat on her forehead. How could she forget that enchanting experience? He almost kissed her before they were disturbed by Priyamvada's call.
Arjun steadfastly moved nearer and took her face in his hands.. Panchali could not look at him.. She knew she is feeling the thrill...just like she felt years back..
Don't close your eyes... Arjun smiled and whispered...I said the same ...then.
Arjun kissed her eye lotuses and proceeded to her nose ring...Never knew nose ring looks so beautiful...It looked so cute and enhanced your beauty.. Panchali savoured the moment...yet again.