The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 196

Arjun confessed. I promise I will never move away from you till I breathe my last.. not even for any thing anywhere..
Panchali looked confused. She could see her other cowives already approach them. Chitra And Alli already observed her hand in Arjun's

Ulupi smiled and nodded her head in appreciation while Satya tried to clap stopped intime by Krishna.

Arjun did not leave her hand. He appeared least bothered even after seeing his wives questioning glances ..He smiled and stressed again..I mean it..I am serious.

Krishna signalled Panchali with his eyes..She should acknowledge his gesture..but how? He may have got rid of his inhibitions but she did not. She knew she should always think of five not one. Or else she will be branded as untruthful to her marriage.
Chitra shot the question...What is going on? Why is he looking like confessing something?
Subhadra wondered. She never saw her husband do so with Draupadi. Among people they both always remained inside the wheel of rules decided by her Bua and his Eldest.

Alli couldn't suppress herself..Is he confessing his love for you? Where is the need! You can feel it anyway.
Panchali's face turned red with embarrassment. She glanced at Krishna with a miffed expression. Only he could make his friend get back to his own self. She saw Bheem and Nakul approaching them with Parikshit on their shoulders.
Instantly Panchali said...Both he and Govind want to go to island and enjoy together. Since Satya is protesting he is asking me to convince you all.. I told him to go and enjoy...

Satya smiled at Draupadi . So smart you are.she indicated by her looks.
Arjuna still held her hand...He is gazing at his wife. He remembered how uninhibited she used to be after their marriage..before the rules were formed. ...
(Back to Panchal...years back)
Only seventeen days passed after the marriage of Draupadi with five Pandavas was celebrated. Kunti decided they will start their conjugal life only after they get settled in their kingdom. Fortunately for her Vidura came with the invitation . Hastinapur cordially invited them back.

Serious discussions are happening with Krishna,Drupada,Yudhishtir and Vidura taking part morning and evening. Bheema made it a point to attend ..He is totally against the idea of going back to his vily cousins. He scolded Arjun who is..testing the arrows that he made on his own.

Arjun! Be serious. Let us put our foot down . Otherwise Eldest will just fix the Muhurat for our journey.
Arjun shrugged his shoulders. He is least bothered . He knew finally his Eldest will just obey Maharaj Dhritarashtra. Bhrata Bheem..why do you worry ? Still time is there. Madhav is discussing ..He will take care.
Just then Panchali came holding Badami milk for Arjun. Bheem's face brightened up on seeing her. After dinner The meeting started again in Drupada's private chamber.
When she informed Bheem he got tensed up. He asked her..Did you hear anything? Eldest gave approval?

Panchali got amused on seeing him so. She nodded her head and said..I don't know..They just started. Govind asked you both to come over. Mata asked me to give this..she indicated Badami milk sideglancing Arjun who turned his face away.

Bheem took the glass and tasted. He winked at Arjun and said.,I can't control my tension. I am going. You won't come I know.Arjun smiled and requested. Please tell I am busy otherwise. And don't get tensed up. Leave everything to destiny.
Bheem nodded his head and walked off giving Badami milk to Draupadi.. Panchali stood erect. The moonlight is falling on them. The gentle breeze is making the curls fall on their faces.
Arjun said Without looking up. I will take it. Keep it there..
Panchali got angry. Indirectly he is asking her to leave.

She then took a couple of steps and returned back...She stretched her hand.
Arjun understood her sulk. He took the glass and started to drink.Panchali savoured his beauty..his hazel eyes,sharp nose..Arjun took her hand and placed the glass in it. Panchali felt the thrill.
Suddenly they heard the soulful song sung by royal singer...After dinner she will sing songs accompanied by musicians.