The fateful evening part 3

Part4

Uttara and Subhadra could not believe their eyes. Pari is so different that day. He returned with Arjun finished his study sessions and attended the dinner..
The way he eat they could not blink their eyes. Panchali also observed him and felt very happy. Pari who used to throw tantrums relished every item and ate full meal.

Bhima patted him in his back and appreciated. That should be the spirit my boy..warriors should eat more. Look at me...he said with attitude.
Nakul taunted him...Don't eat like him Pari..you will get sleepy all the while..
Bheem frowned and asked..who protected you in the forest? Me without sleep.Arjun..tell Pari.
Arjun nodded obediently...yes. You are our protector. Always.
Bheem beamed with joy.
Panchali asked him when he came after midnight, What mantra you used on Pari?

Arjun kissed her nose ring and said..Futst tell me why you ran away without telling about our first meet..Ulupi said you gave a dreamy look and fled from there.
Panchali blushed and closed her eyes. The handsome anchorite smiled yet again.

Panchali told him bluntly...Why should I share my precious feelings and memories? THer are exclusive ly meant for me..
Arjun made a face. You should share it queen...otherwise they will be deprived of...he stopped and she raised her eyebrows..

Deprived of what? She demanded his answer..

Arjun did not reply. He doesn't want to. The reply will touch a chord with the feeling of love,anger and frustration.

Panchali understood . She got up and walked to the window. The Dasani moon is illuminating the premises indicating that paurnami is just three days away...

She knew the incomplete part that is the truth of their life. Their love is forbidden. For the two of them it is complete..for the world it is forbidden.

Arjun stood behind her and clasped her waist. He regretted spoiling her mood. He placed his head on her slender shoulder and whispered...Forgive me Krishnaa.. You are right. You should not share your feelings with others. We both travelled the thorny path with courage. You did a commendable job in keeping us intact. But I am responsible for the thorns that tortured your feet and I know how difficult it is to bear with the pain..

Panchali got tears in her eyes. She did not say anything . She turned to him and hugged him close hearing his heart beat.
Arjun placed his chin on her beautiful hairline that had Sindur in the parting.
The moonlight caressed them and expressed solidarity.. It witnessed many such heartbreaking instances occurred between the two.

Pari could not believe his ears. Arjun is opening up about Abhimanyu his father.. He is curious to know everything about him.
How did he learn shooting that perfectly? At what age Pitamah? He asked Arjun who is looking indulgently at him.

Arjun had a glint Of pride in his eyes..7years...he said...Abhi could shoot the target so well. That was the time when Rajasuya Yajna was performed at Indraprasth. GuruDron came to our place. He wanted to test Abhi...

Arjun continued...
Dron asked Arjun after the lunch. Did your son start  learning archery! By this age you mastered the technique of shooting the target perfectly..
Arjun smiled and nodded his head. Krishna disclosed...Acharya..Subhadra gets hyper seeing Abhi's obsession for bow . He is a replica of Parth..
GuruDron was pleased to hear this. But he still can't believe Abhi could be as talented as Arjun. He got up and said..Arjun bring your son to the Royal garden after my rest time. I would like to check his stance.
Abhi hugged Arjun who lifted him up. Pitasri I will come with you to Yajnasala..please take me..
Panchali who came there with Kirti and Subhadra who held Pragati smiled on seeing the father and son.
Abhi asked in his pampering tone..Jyesht Mata you tell Pitasri...
Subhadra smirked..He very well understood who will pamper him more.
Arjun kissed him on his cheek and said..Now we are going to our Gurudev. He called you Abhi.
Subhadra questioned him with surprise.. Why? For what reason?
Draupadi looked at Arjun with suspicion..If your Gurudev wants to train Abhi personally in his Gurukul say no to him. We can't send Abhi with him.
Subhadra panicked..What? Not at all possible..
Arjun dropped Abhi and approached his wives. He bent his head and pretended to be afraid...How dare I take such decision? Can I face the onslaught of you both?
Krishna who just came there laughed and assured..Sakhi Bhadra.. Why do you bother? You think Parth can stay away from Abhi?

Drona looked curiously as Abhi took his stance. Krishna and Arjun stood erect behind him. Their eyes shower love that is exclusively meant only for Abhi. Krishna pressed Arjun's hand and teased. The test is for you or for your son?

Arjun smiled nervously. To his dismay all the womenfolk assembled on the terrace of the Royal palace from where the garden where Drona is trying to test the apple of the whole Indraprasth.

Draupadi and Subhadra stood tensed up. Kunti is no exception. She is tensed up thinking about the possibility of Abhi taken to Gurukul Of Drona. She has Pragati in her hands clasping her neck with affection. The five months baby likes her grandmother so much and relishes her touch. Kunti kissed her and said . Tell your father not to send our Abhi to Gurukul. Pragati giggled in her arms.
Panchali got sweat on her forehead.. She knew her husband's gurubhakti. What if he says yes?
Chitra ,Ulupi And Alli Came there and loved the scene. They cast their loving glances at their husband who is seriously observing Abhi's stance.
Kunti confronted Panchali and Subhadra ..Did you both remind Phalgun not to send Abhi?
Panchali muttered under her breath.As if your Phalgun will do whatever we say...You should have warned him..It is your word that is the Veda for him..

Subhadra could not hear her but Priyamvada heard and laughed. She whispered in her ear. Relax princess..Arjun won't send Abhi..
Down in the garden Bhim Nakul and Sahadev stood in attention. They are not aware of Gurukul issue but they very well know Abhi and his tantrums. He will change the direction of his arrow at the last minute by impulse. The six year old is too unpredictable.

Alli reconciled with Arjun just days ago. She still is living her dreams. She could not help but reminisce her private moments with him last night. Rekha who just came with Arya understood and whispered. Now your turn is over. Tonite he will go to his first wife. So sad..Alli Rani.

Alli's Face turned red. She side glanced Panchali Who is not blinking her eyes. She is beautiful in her plain grey colour sari with a red choli. She wore only her black beeds chain which she heard is gifted to her by Arjun..Her black curls are falling on her forehead covering her oval shaped bindi.
Alli is desparate..WIll he even think of her atleast once after having Krishnaa in his arms?

Suddenly great noise and claps are heard. Abhi hit the target set by Drona on a lofty rocky structure. Arjun and Krishna together lifted him above and danced.
Drona had a proud expression on his face. His favourite desciple is spreading his fame in all directions but his son also is all set to carry his legacy.