The Fateful Evening Part l

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Krishna suddenly laughed as if he had enjoyed some humorous anecdote.
Arjun looked at him with surprise. Both of them are walking towards The Royal dining hall enjoying the moon light.and cool breeze. What is that ? The reason for such heartfelt laugh? Share it. Arjun stopped in the middle pulling Krishna to sit on the Asans that are there in the adjacent garden.
Tonite your skills will be tested. Be prepared. Arjun's face changed colour. By whom? He asked sounding careless. Not by your opponents.
But may be by your competitor. Krishna hinted. Arjun immediately realised. Oh,Satya it is. You mean. No way I am going to display my archery before her.
Krishna smiled at him. It is not about your archery. Something Else. Arjun thought for a while.
What is that Madhav is hinting at? He suddenly remembered his words to Panchali. Is there any connection between both? He pondered over. Krishna appreciated his sharpness. I admit.I am impressed Parth. He praised his friend. Sobe ready for anything. He alerted him. ...
At the dining hall Subhadra told Arjun she wants him to escort her after the dinner as she is tired because of not taking rest in the afternoon. Arjun agreed silently. Arjun's eyes searched for Draupadi and finally he traced her at the table arranged for Balram looking after his needs. Bheem and Nakul are sitting with Balram .
Satya came to Krishna. Lord, tonite I am going to Draupadi's chamber. You both can enjoy together. She said glancing at Arjun through the corner of her eye.Arjun looked at Krishna. Why not Satya ? Make yourself comfortable there.
Arjun said with a little sarcasm.But how can you leave me dear Satya? Krishna pretended to be hurt. I know swami,you like Arjun's company more than mine. It is fine. No need to demonstrate your love for me. Satya taunted. Krishna and Arjun looked at each other.
Drupad who is sitting with Yudhisthira for dinner is observing his cherished son in law who just came with Krishna to dining hall. The night dinner in Indraprasth generally will be informal like whoever wishes to eat will be served  food without having to wait for others to assemble there.
Lunch particularly will be served before the five brothers attend the assembly and every one would make it a point to eat together. As Balaram has the habit to eat early he along with Bheem and Nakul are served first. Then Maharaj Yudhisthir accompanied Drupad and they to are about to start and Krishna and Arjun came.
Drisht ,Satyaki and Sahadev are waiting for them and they are happy to finally see the friends in. Krishn and Arjun are notorious to  maintain irregular timings and they will certainly eat when they feel like. Drupad who saw Arjun thought it would be courtesy to wait for him and Vaasudev . Yudhisthir knows the ways of Krishn and Arjun.
So he persuaded Drupad. Maharaj Drupad let us start our dinner. It is not advisable for your health to wait further. Any way they also will commence shortly. Drupad  is adamant. It would be nice if all of us get to eat together. He called Draupadi . Krkishnaa  Did'nt you see Vasudev and Arjun enter? Arrange for them also . He insisted they should be  seated  right beside him. Draupadi tried to convince him. Pitasri, Maharaj is waiting for you to start .
He is particular about timings please start together.Yudhishtir smiled and said. Maharaj  is new to their habits. Panchali. They won't start that early. Drupal finally agreed to commence but ordered Draupadi to look after the friends. Panchali called Vijaya to attend upon maharaj and Drupad. She reluctantly went to them who are busy as usual in pulling the leg of Satya.
She scolded Dhrisht who is delightfully watching them and enjoying. Brother, you don't want food tonite? You look like filling up your stomach with their jokes,You better come and sit with father along with Aarya Sahadev. .  I can't tell Satyaki because he won't move an inch without his guruDev.
Krishna heartily laughed and said. "Parth see you are indirectly hit by your most intelligent queen. Let us go otherwise she will punish us. Draupadi snapped. Who can punish you two Govind?
Arjun scolded Satyaki." Why do you wait for us? See you made the Queen angry.Even I am scared of her you know? Draupadi's face turned red. Krishna supported Arjun.
Really my  friend is  so hungry.Still you are not at all bothering. " Krishna said.
Satya ridiculed Arjun. See the face. Panchali did he appear hungry?
Arjun winked and asked, Did'nt I look hungry?
Panchali turned away her face. Go and ask your Subhadra." She said in a low tone. She will serve you,
Arjun showed Krishna."See your sister. "Every one looked at that direction where Subhadra is eating her  dinner with Kunti ,Revati,Karenu and Jalandhara.
Krishna laughed and said. See my sister can not cope up with your weird timings. Poor girl.
Satyaki carried this to Subhadra who made a sulking face. Balram who finished his dinner and observing the fun pretended anger. Who is making fun of my sister ? Her husband?
Arjun made an innocent face and hid himself behind Krishna.Drupad who is following the whole riot smiled happily.
You know Yudhishtir. These two are unique. They brighten up the whole surroundings.
Yudhisthir smiled in approval. Balram appreciated Panchali." My blessings princess. The food is really tasty. You and Bheem deserve applause.
Nakul who finished his dinner alerted every one showing Bheem who is still eating. Bhrata Arjun, hurry up. Otherwise nothing will remain for you to eat. This is his tenth round. Panchali you will be in trouble. These people will have  to sleep without food.
Bheem  rolled his eyes. Nakul Wait till I finish. Nakul laughed.
Then I will have enough time to run fast. You won't finish that soon. Kunti scolded Nakul. Don't comment on his food I told you many times.He will get effected.. Arjun  questioned. Bhrata Bheem? Impossible.
Every one laughed uncontrollably . Panchali hid her smile and ordered the maids to arrange tables for them. Some one is hiding smiles here. Krishna commented. Yes pearls are falling all over, can't you see? Parth remarked.