The Fateful Evening Part l

Part 133

Satya who is following the planning and discussions of the friends is quite excited, I would have come with you had I not been entrusted with Draupadi's sanrakhshan, She said with enthusiasm.
Arjun got irritated, Don't think it is child play, We are going to tackle the most dangerous man on earth,
Draupadi who just entered there dropped the silver bowl she is holding , Arjun turned back and ran to her and protectively placed his arms round her shoulders and made her sit, Satya laughed merrily, Wah,Arjun, you have grown up, or is this the concern towards your son? By the way What are you saying? You think I am scared of Jarasandh? Never, Don't you know how I tackled Narakasur when Swami swooned? She said defiantly.

Arjun laughed with attitude.You are funny, Did you believe that Madhav really swooned ? He must be testing your competence and relaxing a bit,And that Narakasur must have been quite mesmerised by his beautiful lady opponent , Satya  is miffed with his words, What a reason you gave for Narakasur's defeat? Ridiculous, Satya said with anger.
Arjun teased her, Come on Satya, you can not fool me, Narakasur is obsessed with women that is why he imprisoned 16 thousand girls and Madhav saved them.
Satya taunted him, Ofcourse you both are more suited for the word, She meant womaniser, She looked at Draupadi and asked, Isn't it true? Did I say anything wrong? Panchali replied looking at Arjun, No ,Satya they are too merciful, They can not say no to beautiful damsels, That shows their magnanimous nature, Why are you calling them names?
Panchali hid her smile and was amused on seeing Arjun's face, Krishna sighed desperately, Parth,see the image we have in our wives ' hearts, You know what? My spies brought me information that Nakul,Sahadev,their wives and Jalandhara are betting about who will bring the new bride from Magadha,you or me,The betting is involved with huge amounts,I was informed, And I am sure even our citizens must be doing that only.

Satya clapped her hands and laughed, Great, Panchali, let us also have a bet,you on your husband's chances of bringing a new bride and I on my husband.
Draupadi laughed without control and she felt the kick of her baby who must be miffed with his father being targeted by his mother, After Satya and Krishna left, Arjun took Draupadi's face in his hands and asked, Why am I seeing fear in your eyes? Are you really afraid of him? Don't you have confidence in us?

Draupadi replied with broken voice, I don't know Arjun,I feel apprehensive even if you are not seen for a short while, The Rajavaidyaa told me that my son is overgrown up inside, It may be difficult this time, Will I be able to welcome you when you return victorious? She asked looking longingly into his hazel eyes.
Arjun hugged her close,Why not? You know who you are? You are the beloved queen of Vijaya the ever victorious, nothing will happen to you, Madhav told me that we are together since ages, and we will continue to be, Krishnaa believe his words, Our love is eternal, Arjun bent and kissed her making Yajnaseni savour the nectar of his love,

The next day there will be a grand event that is planned and executed by who else? Krishna and Arjun, They both supervised every minute detail and the royal family could not stop praising their creative skills, They did little but made everything look stylish and sophisticated, Arjun specially selected Draupadi's clothes with so much attention to simplicity , He did not want his wife who is already bearing the weight of his son take more weight in terms of ornaments and dress.
He ordered Malini not  to make her wear heavy ornaments and personally selected only a very long Ratna Haar that he brought from Hiranyapur and a short necklace with black beeds, He selected a sky blue saree with silver work and a silver coloured choli for her.
Panchali admired his selection and remarked, You became an expert in matters of women as you have experience ...She stopped in the middle looking at his grim face,
Arjun complained, You would never forget your co wives not even for a kshan, Too bad.
Draupadi smiled, What can I do? I can't tolerate anyone even to look at you, But you are such you will have all the lady population drool over, She looked endearing while sulking and Arjun gazed at her beautiful face."You have  to sit for a considerable time tomorrow, I met Raajavaidyaa today, She said that you should walk for at least half an hour in the evening, Let us go for walk.
Draupadi made a face, No I can't walk Arjun,She said unwillingly, Arjun did not agree, You should Krishnaa , It is good for you and our son, He forcefully made her stand and took her to the garden,.

Kunti who is looking at them from her balcony wondered, They look so made for each other, She is the wife of Pandavas but she is the life of Arjun, She realised long ago, Gandhari who is sitting there asked Kunti, what is she thinking, Kunti replied, Didi, Arjun is  making Bahu walk in the garden.
Gandhari's face glowed with joy, I told you Kunti,You have tried so much to restrict their love,but today they emerged the ideal wife and husband, They belong to each other, That is the fact.
Kunti sighed, Even she knows that fact, But she did what is needed for the unity of Pandavas,
King Drupad could not believe his eyes, It is Twilight, and He came to his balcony to do Pranam to Setting Sun. And the sight he has before his eyes made him ecastic, His favourite son in law is supporting his daughter to walk in the garden, It is a site to watch, His life is fulfilled now, He got tears of joy in his eyes.
Krishna and Satya stood on the upper terrace of Subhadra's mansion, Satya is excited to see her friend with Arjun walking in the garden with his support, She looked at krishna's face that bore a Devine smile,
Lord,finally your Arjun realised his respondibilities well, Good for Draupadi.
Krishna silently blessed both of them, The night signalled its entrance by making Parth and Panchali invisible to others, Parth made Panchali relax on the special Asan that is made for her relaxation, He wiped the sweat on her forehead and said, good work Krishnaa You should continue this even after I leave for Magadha, Panchali's face became dull,
Who allows you to go? I won't, She declared .
To Arjun she looked like a pampered child trying to get her desire fulfilled, He smiled and said..I won't go if you say no.