The Fateful Evening Part l

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Vasuki visited his sister's chamber.It has been one month since he personally interacted with his sister. He is totally involved in his affairs with demons.To his satisfaction the king of sindhustan captured the ships of trade that belonged to Indraprasth. Vasuki found this an opportunity to tackle the third pandav who wiped off the nagas from Khandav and established prosperous indraprasth.Now Arjun has to come and face him in battle.

He is confident that by suppressing the third Pandav he would be able to re establish the power of nagas and bring back Takshak from his hide out.Rekha welcomed her brother with respect. Vasuki observed change in his beloved sister's appearance. She looked week and sleepless . She did'nt even wore regular ornaments she wear
What happened? Are you not well? He questioned.Lavitra intervened. Your highness,It is a normal disorder nothing to worry.Vasuki blessed Rekha and said. Very soon I will take revenge on my rival. Then I will get you married to the king of demons. Vasuki declared.
Rekha looked at Lavitra. Your Highmess Rekha took up a vrat of worship to goddess Parvati . She almost finished it. But she should end her vrat in the Kali temple on the outskirts of Sindhustan.She requests your permission.

Vasuki deliberated for sometime and agreed. He asked them to go with proper escort. Rekha felt happy as she is hopeful of meeting the man of her dreams very soon...
The night before the marriage ,the festivities continued ..till midnight. Every one felt exhausted and returned to their chambers. Arjun and Sahadev sat outside Draupadi's chamber discussing the impending war with demons. Draupadi did not return yet to her chamber as she is busy with marriage preparations .
Sahadev requested Arjun. Bhrata I would like to accompany you in this conquest. Don't say no.
Arjun refused out rightly. Mother should be taken care of.If both of us go she can't tolerate. Who will look after her medicines? Already Panchali is burdened with responsibilities. Sometimes I feel she is not given her due to live life as she wants.
Sahadev agreed. She does'nt have assistance from any of her cowives.Arjun sighed. Responsibilities fall on them only who knows the way to fulfill them.Now ask the chief commander of the army to come and meet me day after marriage. Sahadev nodded and took leave. Arjun went to Panchali's balcony garden and lied down on the swing. He closed his eyes smiling to himself. One who conquered sleep is feeling sleepy,Subhadra slept with her mother .

Draupadi returned after midnight feeling sleepy and tired.she changed her dress and about to get on to her bed when she got the doubt that dome one is there in the chamber. She went to her balcony and found her husband in deep sleep.She never saw him sleeping that deep . She approached him and placed the pillow under his head. She kept the black curls falling on his forehead back and kissed kissed there. As she is about to come back she is pulled back by her Pallur and the next moment she found herself on him ,captive in his arms.

Draupadi looked into his hazel eyes which are smiling. I thought you are in deep sleep she said trying to get up from his arms.
I was. But some one touched me with juicy lips that I immediately gulped the taste and naturally wishing for more is human nature,so will you oblige? He said with his charming smile.
Draupadi felt embarrassed as her expression of love did not go unnoticed by the great Savyasachi who is too alert even in sleep. May be the sign of great warriorship. How would you manage to stay alert even in sleep? She asked covering her feelings.
Arjun replied.You know if you are not alert even one minute may cost you so much in battlefield. So Gurudev always stressed on this point in our training days. Practice makes us perfect no? He caressed her eyes which are large,expressive and actual lotus petals.
The touch of his lips on her eyelashes made her feel the thrill. Arjun then kissed her nose ring and said. Want to remove this as it stays with you always everywhere. His words are magical and made Draupadi blush sensing the inner meaning. Arjun,let us sleep early.we have to organise the actual marriage tomorrow. You also need rest. She tried to divert him from his romantic mood.
Arjun softly kissed on her cheeks. You know Krishnaa your cheeks mirror my face so clearly. See even my curls are seen. Draupadi bit her lower lip. It is too difficult to dissuade him once he is deep into passion and...
Arjun then kissed her lower lip which is parted inviting him to takeover. He teased her. Your words are not in sync with your beautiful eyes,lips etc as they are asking me why I am not doing justice to them,making delay in everything. Draupadi muttered to herself. Too smart and imposing. Won't even offer scope for others to win in battle and in love.Arjun laughed heartily,Finally my dear wife realised my policy. Good for us both. Shall I tell you something? Enjoy the moment as it comes.Today we are together. Tomorrow we may drift apart.
Unintentionally Arjun said those words as his forth coming battle call is there on the back of his mind. Draupadi's lotus eyes questioned him ,the corners of those lotuses already turning wet, controlling the tears by effort.